Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Cary Sauer about Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) to break down this concept and all the related terminology that is part of this approach to medical training. If you're confused about CBME, EPAs, milestones and competencies, this episode is for you! Dr. Sauer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist specializing in the care of children with IBD and Division Chief at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University.Learning Objectives:Understand what Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) means and how it differs from traditional time-based models of medical trainingUnderstand how milestones, competencies and EPAs relate to one another within the CBME frameworkRecognize the central role of entrustment and how that can is incorporated into workplace-based assessments of traineesLinks:Pediatric GI Milestones (v2.0)NASPGHAN EPA resourcesABP EPAs for subspecialtiesNorth American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,  Hepatology, and Nutrition Position Paper on Entrustable  Professional Activities: Development of Pediatric  Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Entrustable  Professional ActivitiesEducating pediatric gastroenterology fellows: milestones, EPAs, & their application within a new educational curriculumImplementing entrustable professional activities in pediatric fellowships: facilitating the processSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Thangam Venkatesan about cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).  Dr. Venkatesan is an adult gastroenterologist and Professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where she leads the Neurogastroenterology and Motility section.  She is a world-renowned expert in CHS and cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS).  In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis of CHS, its relationship with CVS, and the management of the adolescent with CHS. Learning Objectives:Understand the diagnostic criteria for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).Recognize the similarities and differences between CHS and cyclic vomiting syndrome.Review the management of the adolescent with CHS.Links:Venkatesan T, et al. Guidelines on management of cyclic vomiting syndrome in adults by the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society and the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2019 Jun;31 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e13604. PMID: 31241819Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Jean Molleston about drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in children.  Dr. Molleston is the former Division Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Riley Children's and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at University of Indiana School of Medicine.Learning Objectives:Understand the definition of DILI and signs that should raise our concern for this diagnosis.Recognize common causes of DILI, including both medications and supplements.Recognize the signs of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms or DRESS syndrome.Links:LiverTox: Searchable resource on drug-induced liver injurySupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Drs. Glenn Furuta and Noam Zevit about the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic GI disorders (EGIDs) beyond eosinophilic esophagitis based on the new joint ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN recommendations.Learning Objectives:Discuss the diagnosis of non-EoE EGIDs.Explain the role of pathology in diagnosis of non-EoE EGIDs.Review management of non-EoE EGIDs.References:Joint ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN Guidelines on Childhood Eosinophilic GI Disorders Beyond Eosinophilic EsophagitisSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu  talk to Dr. Sean Moore about the impact of global health research on pediatric gastroenterology nationally and internationally.  Dr. Moore is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Division Head at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center and a Professor of Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.  Learning Objectives:Understand the value of global health research in pediatric GI.Understand the impact of global health research on development of resources nationally and internationally. Recognize the approach to global health in pediatric GI.Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Rima Fawaz about the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of children and adolescents with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD (the artist formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD). We discuss what these medications do, what we know about their positive and negative effects, and how we should be using them based on the current literature. Dr. Fawaz is Medical Director of Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine.Learning Objectives:Understand the therapeutic and potential adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists.Recognize that the foundation of obesity and MASLD treatment remains lifestyle changes focused on diet and exercise.Recognize the role that GLP-1 receptor agonists will play in our care for children and adolescents with obesity and MASLD.Links:Abou Jaoudeh RAR, et al. Pharmacological management of pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disaese. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025.Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this new episode Drs. Jason Silverman and Temara Hajjat sit down with Dr. Michael Dolinger to review intestinal ultrasound and how it will transform how we care for children with inflammatory bowel disease.Michael Dolinger, MD, is the Director of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. During his fellowship training, Dr. Dolinger became the first gastroenterology fellow in the United States to be trained and certified to perform intestinal ultrasound for inflammatory bowel disease activity monitoring. He has co-founded the Intestinal Ultrasound Group of the United States and Canada (iUSCAN) and now leads global training, education, and research efforts on the use of intestinal ultrasound as a non-invasive monitoring tool in inflammatory bowel disease care.Learning objectivesReview the role for intestinal ultrasound in the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease in children including its strengths and weaknesses.Discuss the training path to certification in intestinal ultrasound.Review strategies and considerations for integrating intestinal ultrasound into pediatric gastroenterology clinics.Episode linksIUS as a pre-screening tool in clinical trials IUS guide to billing and credentialing IUS to predict endoscopic healing in children with CDiUSscan.orgSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. Rachel Chevalier. Dr. Chevalier is a pediatric gastroenterologist and physician scientist at Children's Mecy Hospital. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. In this episode, we'll explore treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis, discuss steroid complications and emerging therapies, and dive into the role of drug metabolism and genetics in optimizing patient care. Learning Objectives:Discuss available corticosteroid options, dosing strategies, administration techniques, and challenges like insurance coverage and FDA limitations.Highlight potential complications of steroid use, mitigation strategies, and emerging treatments like orodispersible tablets.Explain the role of CYP enzymes, genetic variability, and personalized approaches to optimize treatment based on Dr. Rachel Chevalier's research.Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. David Vitale about EUS and ERCP indications in patients with acute pancreatitis and pancreatitis complications. Dr. Vitale is a pediatric gastroenterologist, the director of the interventional endoscopy center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.  Learning Objectives:Understanding the indications of ERCP and EUS in acute pancreatitis Understand the indications of ERCP and EUS in pancreatitis complications Recognize the possible risks of EUS and ECRP in childrenSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Peter Lu sit down with Dr. Vicky Ng to discuss outcomes following pediatric liver transplantation beyond survival. In particular, we review the importance of hearing the patient voice using the PeLTQL, a disease-specific health related quality of life instrument. Dr. Ng is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto, Medical Director of the Paediatric Liver Transplantation Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre at SickKids Hospital and current President of NASPGHAN. Learning objectives:To understand the benefits of developing a condition-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) tool using the Pediatric Liver Transplantation Quality of Life questionnaire (PeLTQL) as a model.To review pre- and post-transplant factors that may impact the HRQOL of pediatric liver transplant recipients.To explore the benefits of the patient (and caregiver) voices in truly understanding important patient outcomes.Links:Development and Validation of the Pediatric Liver Transplantation Quality of Life: A Disease-Specific Quality of Life Measure for Pediatric Liver Transplant RecipientsBarriers to ideal outcomes after pediatric liver transplantationFeasibility of using a patient-reported outcome measure intoclinical practice following pediatric liver transplantation: TheStarzl Network experienceJennifer Vittorio - Healthcare Transitions in Pediatric Liver Transplantation (Special JPGN Episode) - Position paperSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Ann Ming Yeh about non-pharmacological treatment for children and adolescents with chronic abdominal pain and nausea, including lifestyle modification, herbal supplements, and acupuncture. Dr. Yeh is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Clinical Professor at Stanford University.Learning Objectives:Understand the definition of integrative health.Recognize herbal supplements that can help children with chronic abdominal pain and nausea.Recognize the role of acupuncture for children with chronic abdominal pain and nausea.Links:Natural Medicine Database: https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/CHOP Integrative Health Resources: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/integrative-health/resources National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI): https://www.nphti.org/Helms Medical Institute: https://hmieducation.com/Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Jennifer Lee sit down with Dr. Nikhil Pai on the early life development of the gut microbiome and its impacts on pediatric health and disease. Dr. Pai is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine and a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Learning objectives:To understand the early life influences on microbiome development.To review the influence of our microbiome on various aspects of health and specific diseases.To review various modalities for influencing the microbiome including prebiotics, probiotics, antibiotics and more. Links:Season 2 Episode 24: Stacy Kahn - Fecal Microbiota TransplantationSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In our first ever Spanish episode, guest hosts Dr. Jose Garza and Dr. Rosalyn Diaz talk to Dr. Marina Orsi about cow's milk protein intolerance -- and the upcoming World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in Buenos Aires, Argentina!Bienvenidos al primer episodio de Bowel Sounds en español. En este episodio, los anfitriones, Dr. José Garza y Dra. Rosalyn Díaz, conversan con la Dra. Marina Orsi sobre intolerancia a las proteínas de la leche de vaca en los lactantes. Discutiremos la presentación más común de esta condición, estrategias de evaluación y tratamiento, además de qué hacer si la intervención inicial falla. Aprovecharemos para entusiasmarlos a todos e invitarlos al World Congress en Argentina este próximo mes de diciembre.La Dra. Marina Orsi, es jefa del Servicio de Gastroenterología-Hepatología y Trasplante Hepato-intestinal Pediátrico del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aire, y actual presidenta de FISPGHAN, Federación Internacional de Sociedades de Hepatología, Gastroenterología y Nutrición Pediátrica. Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman debrief Dr. Sandeep Gupta on his NASPGHAN Research Year in Review talk. Dr. Gupta is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama and the North American Editor and Chief for both JPGN and JPGN Reports.  Learning Objectives:Review impactful clinical research papers in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease from 2024Review impactful clinical research papers in hepatology from 2024 Review impactful clinical research papers in nutrition and obesity medicine from 2024Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

We're kicking off Season 6 of our little podcast with a very special guest -- the one and only Margaret Stallings, Executive Director of NASPGHAN!  With her upcoming retirement, we ask her to look back on her time with our beloved society and tell us about how she started working for NASPGHAN, the friendships she has made along the way, what it has been like working with so many of the pioneers in our field, and what makes our society special.From all of NASPGHAN, thank you Margaret for everything you have done to build our society into what it is today.See you all at #NASPGHAN24 in Hollywood, Florida!Support the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu  talk to Dr. Marisa Stahl about the benefits, value, and controversy of mass screening for celiac disease and Type 1 Diabetes of children from 1-17 years old regardless of their symptoms.  Dr. Stahl is a pediatric gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.  Learning Objectives:Understanding the value of mass screening of children for celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.Understand the interpretation of the ASK study https://www.askhealth.org/.Recognize the approach of Islet Autoantibody testing for kids with celiac disease.References:ASK study results:  Mass Screening for Celiac Disease: The Autoimmunity Screening for Kids Study. 1 year outcomes for the ASK study: One-Year Outcomes Among Children Identified With Celiac Disease Through a Mass Screening ProgramFor patients interested in participating in ASK, here is the link: https://www.askhealth.org/for-parents (at-home and lab kits are available, so screening can be done anywhere in the United States).For providers wanting more information on islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes screening: https://www.asktheexperts.org/for-providersThe upcoming Celiac Disease Screening Symposium:  Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Lusine Ambartsumyan about caring for children with refractory functional constipation. We discuss the evaluation and treatment of both children and infants with constipation that continues despite usual treatment with education, behavioral strategies, and stool softeners/laxatives.Dr. Ambartsumyan is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Director of Gastrointestinal Motility at Seattle Children's as well as Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.  She is an internationally-recognized expert on pediatric constipation.Learning Objectives:Understand the importance of and proper technique for the physical examination of a child or infant with refractory constipation.Understand the indications for anorectal and colonic manometry testing in children with refractory constipation.Recognize the treatment options available for refractory constipation in children.Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Nicola Jones about the newly released Updated joint ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN guidelines for management of Helicobacter pylori infection in children and adolescents.  Dr. Jones is a Senior Scientist in the Cell Biology Program, a staff physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at SickKids and a Professor of Paediatrics and Physiology at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms responsible for gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases including Helicobacter pylori and inflammatory bowel disease. Learning Objectives:Understand the indications and recommended methods for testing for  H pylori in children and adolescents.Outline the recommendations for treatment regimens and follow-up testing for the eradication of H pylori in children and adolescents. Understand where the new guidelines differ from previous guidance.Links:- Updated guidelines (open access!)Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to Dr. Jennie David about body image children with GI disorders.   This podcast delves into body image, connecting it to weight stigma and its impact on patients of all genders, especially those with pediatric GI conditions. It examines how social media influences body image and offers tips for discussing these concerns neutrally in clinical settings. The episode also provides practical advice for navigating sensitive topics like weight and eating disorders.Dr. Jennie David is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Her clinical work and research centers on body image, medical decision-making, and perioperative IBD care. Learning Objectives: Understand the Concept of Body Image and Its Impact  Identify the Influence of Social Media and chronic GI diseases on Body Image  Develop Strategies for Discussing Body Image in Clinical Settings Links:Strings, S. (2019). Fearing the Black body: The racial origins of fat phobia. New York University Press Kite, L., & Kite, L. (2020). More than a body: Your body is an instrument, not an ornament. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. David JG et al. Assessing the prevalence of and risk factors for disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflam Bowel Dis. 2022;28(1):143-145.Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Kara Margolis about caring for autistic children with GI disorders. We discuss the relationship between autism and the GI tract, how GI disorders can present differently in autistic children, and ways to improve our clinical care for autistic children with GI disorders.Dr. Margolis is a pediatric gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, Associate Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the NYU Pain Research Center. She is one of the leading physician scientists in the study of children with disorders of gut-brain interaction and their relationship with autism spectrum disorder.Learning Objectives:Recognize the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and the gastrointestinal tract.Understand ways to improve our clinical care for autistic children with GI disorders.Understand the current evidence (or lack of) for probiotic supplements and dietary treatment for autistic children with GI disorders.Links:Hung, L. Y., & Margolis, K. G. (2024). Autism spectrum disorders and the gastrointestinal tract: insights into mechanisms and clinical relevance. Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 21(3), 142–163.Buie, T., & Margolis, K. (2024). Considerations for treating autistic individuals in gastroenterology clinics. The lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 9(8), 684–686.Colliderscope Podcast Episode: Kara Margolis on the Importance of Kindness in the LabSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

Dr. Jose Garza speaks to Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman on how to manage bloating and belching in pediatric patients.Dr. Garza is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology and motility at GI Care for Kids. Dr. Garza is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. He also serves as medical director of the neurogastroenterology and motility program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as co-medical director of its gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition program.Learning objectivesReview the causes of bloating and belching in childrenDiscuss the management strategies of bloating and belching in children Review the pathophysiology of bloating and belching and was to prevent itSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In a special bonus episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to the two candidates for the current election for NASPGHAN president, Dr. Jeannie Huang and Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker.  Instead of our usual format of reviewing a medical topic, we ask them to talk a little about themselves, the role NASPGHAN has played in their careers, and their vision for the future of NASPGHAN.If you are a part of NASPGHAN, don't forget to vote!Support the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

Are you emotionally intelligent? In this new episode Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman sit down with Dr. Brian McFerron to review what emotional intelligence is, and how it applies to medical training, healthcare practitioners and everyone as individuals. We also discuss ways to improve and resources to consider.Dr. McFerron is the Director of the Fellowship Training Program for the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Indiana University School of Medicine/Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. McFerron has clinical interest in pancreatic diseases and has been involved in clinical research involving acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, collaborating with colleagues nationally within the INSPPIRE consortium. He was awarded the NASPGHAN Terri Li Young Educator Award in 2022. Learning objectivesReview the components of emotional intelligence and how gaps in these components may presentDiscuss the importance of emotional intelligence in a variety of professional and personal domainsReview strategies for improving dimensions of emotional intelligence Episode linksLearning the Lasso WayHow to Use Emotional Intelligence as a Career CatalystAssessment of Medical Students' Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance in First and Final Year Medical StudentsThe Best Leaders Aren't Afraid to be Vulnerable (HBR)The Power of Vulnerability (TED Talk by Brené Brown)Support the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Ruba Abdelhadi about enteral nutrition and feeding tubes.Dr. Abdelhadi is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO where she is the Director of Nutrition Support Program. She is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.Learning Objectives:Define enteral nutrition and patient populations who may benefit from enteral nutrition therapy.Understand the types, use cases, and complications of enteral feeding tubes.Review troubleshooting and treating common clinical scenarios related to feeding tube such as redness and leakingSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Tanaz Danialifar about diagnosing and treating disaccharidase deficiencies in children, including lactase deficiency and congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID). Dr. Danialifar is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where she is Associate Director of their Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, and an Assistant Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.Learning Objectives:Recognize aspects of a child's clinical presentation that would raise concern for a disaccharidase deficiency.Understand the roles of the various diagnostic tests available for disaccharidase deficiencies.Understand the treatment and prognosis of disaccharidase deficiencies in children.Support the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Arun Singh about some of the challenges we face when caring for children with celiac disease. Dr. Singh is Co-Director and Research Program Director of the Center for Celiac Disease at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an Assistant Professor in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Learning Objectives:Understand the latest gluten challenge recommendations to help facilitate celiac disease diagnosis.Recognize the differences between various celiac serologies.Recognize resources available to children diagnosed with celiac disease and their families.References:Gluten Challenge: Singh A, et al. A Clinician's Guide to Gluten Challenge. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Dec 1;77(6):698-702. SAGE Guidelines: https://celiac.org/schoolmanagementplan/College Toolkit: https://www.beyondceliac.org/living-with-celiac-disease/school/info-for-college-students/https://www.beyondceliac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/College-Toolkit.pdfSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode,  hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker about diagnosing and managing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in children who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. Oliva-Hemker is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and the Stermer Family Professor for Pediatric IBD at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also the Vice Dean for Faculty and the Mary Wallace Stanton Professor for Faculty Affairs. Learning Objectives:Learn how to diagnose Clostridioides difficile, particularly when there is concern about a new IBD diagnosis.Learn how to manage C. diff infection in a patient with known IBD.Learn how to manage recurrent and refractory C. diff infection in a patient with IBD.Link: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on Fecal Microbiota–Based Therapies for Select Gastrointestinal DiseasesACG Clinical Guidelines: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile InfectionsSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Temara Hajjat talk to Drs. Michael Narkewicz and Zachary Sellers about screening, evaluation and management of children with cystic fibrosis with hepatobiliary involvement and advanced CF liver disease. We review the new consensus recommendations paper published in the May issue of Hepatology (open access link below).  Dr. Narkewicz is a pediatric gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist at Children's Hospital Colorado and professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado with a strong clinical and research interest in cystic fibrosis and in particular on liver disease in cystic fibrosis who has presented and published extensively in this area over his career.Dr. Sellers is a pediatric gastroenterologist, Adjunct professor and physician-scientist at Stanford with clinical interests in the GI manifestations of cystic fibrosis and pancreatitis in children who has worked with the INSPPIRE consortium and has presented and published widely on CF and liver disease in CF.Learning objectives:Define cystic fibrosis with hepatobiliary involvement (CFHBI) and advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease (aCFLD)Outline recommendations for screening and evaluation for patients with CF and liver involvementOutline the recommendations for management of patients with CF and liver involvementPapers discussed in this episode (both are open access!:Cystic fibrosis screening, evaluation, and management of hepatobiliary disease consensus recommendationsTowards a Standardized Classification of the Hepatobiliary Manifestations in Cystic Fibrosis (CFHBI): A Joint ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN Position PaperSupport the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Jason Silverman about how social media can be used in pediatric gastroenterology for patient care, research, medical education, and professional development. Dr. Silverman is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Stollery Children's Hospital, where he is also the Program Director for the Pediatric Gastroenterology training program and co-lead for the CHildren's Intestinal Rehabilitation Program (CHIRP).He is also (of course) one of our podcast co-founders and hosts!Learning Objectives:Understand the need for pediatric gastroenterology providers to be active participants on social media and incorporate this participation in their patient education and advocacy efforts.Understand how individual researchers and academic journals can use social media to increase the impact of their peer-reviewed work on broader audiences and recognize that social media can be an important source of feedback, engagement, and cross-disciplinary interaction.Recognize that a strong societal social media presence will amplify the resources and messaging from our society for its members, our patients, and the public.Links:Silverman JA, Chugh A, Hollier JM, Martin N, Raghu VK, Rosas-Blum E, van Tilburg MAL, Venkataraman-Rao P, Venkatesh RD, Lu PL. Using social media for patient care, research, and professional development: A North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition position paper. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Feb;78(2):414-427. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.12051.Support the Show.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Michael Wilsey about the evaluation and management of esophageal strictures in children, including congenital strictures and those arising from eosinophilic esophagitis and caustic ingestions. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced endoscopist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL and is a Professor at the University of South Florida.Learning Objectives:Review the presentation, evaluation, and management of congenital esophageal strictures.Understand the diagnostic tools used in the evaluation of an esophageal stricture, including the utility of functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) testing.Understand the treatment options used for esophageal strictures, including the different types of dilation and the role of steroid injections and stenting.Links:Laughrey M, Kidder M, Rivera D, Wilsey M, Karjoo S. Development of an esophageal stricture following paradichlorobenzene mothball ingestion. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2020 Nov 13;8:2050313X20974210. PMID: 33240502 Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode,  Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee interview Dr. Matthew Giefer and Dr. Brad Pasternak. Drs. Giefer and Pasternak share their experience advocating for the approval of medications for their patients. The discussion also covers the challenges involved in medication approval, how to approach your local and state representatives, and lobbying in Washington, D.C.Dr. Giefer is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Ochsner Children's in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in advanced endoscopy and pancreatology, and Dr. Pasternak is a pediatric gastroenterologist and the Medical Director of the IBD program at Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, Arizona. Learning Objectives:Understand how to advocate for medication approval after they are denied by the insurance. Understand the resources available to tackle prior authorizations and denials. Recognize the importance of advocating and speaking up against insurance denials. Support the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Ruben Quiros-Tejeira about multivisceral transplantation in children, covering indications, complications and the importance of multidisciplinary team care in this population. Dr. Quiros-Tejeira is Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, a Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery and Medical Director for Pediatric Liver and Intestinal Transplantation at University of Nebraska Medical College. Learning Objectives:Review the indications for multivisceral transplantation and isolated intestinal transplantation in children with intestinal failure.Understand the common and serious short and long-term complications of multivisceral transplantation.Discuss the vital role of the multidisciplinary team in providing optimal care in this complex population.Produced by: Jason SilvermanSupport the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Samuel Nurko about using neuromodulator medications like tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for children with functional abdominal pain disorders, now known as pain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs).  We discuss the rationale behind using these types of medications and how we can explain this rationale to families.  We also discuss how to choose the right medication for each patient and differences between medications.Dr. Nurko is Director of the Center for Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders at Boston Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.Learning Objectives:Understand the role of neuromodulator medications in the management of children with pain-predominant DGBIs.Understand the rationale behind using these types of medications and how to explain this rationale to families.Recognize differences between neuromodulator medications and how to choose the right medication based on the clinical scenario.Links:Boston.com article on Dr. Nurko and the film Miracles from HeavenSupport the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Praveen Goday about evaluating and treating the child who is a picky eater or who has developed a pediatric feeding disorder.Dr. Goday is Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Director of the Nutrition and Feeding Programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital.Learning Objectives:Define picky eating and pediatric feeding disordersRecognize clinical scenarios that should warrant additional workup such as labs, imaging, or endoscopyLearn practical tips to share with patients/families for children with picky eatingSupport the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In the this episode,  hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Neha Santucci, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction Program at Cincinnati Children's. They discuss how to identify and manage functional abdominal pain in children with pre-existing organic GI disorders.  Learning Objectives:Learning how to diagnose functional abdominal pain  in patients with existing GI conditions Learning how to manage functional abdominal pain in patients with existing GI conditionsLearning when to utilize IB-Stim in patients with FAP.  Editor: Temara HajjatSupport the showThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In the this episode,  hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. Lisa McMahon,  Chair of Surgery at Phoenix Children's, and Dr. Michael Rosen, Director of the Stanford Center for Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease at Stanford University.  They discuss managing and counseling a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis and their family who may need colectomy and a J-pouch creation.Learning Objectives:Learning surgical management of pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis.Reviewing surgical options for patients with ulcerative colitis and how to council the patient and family prior to the operation.Learning the possible surgical complications of colectomy and pouch creation.  Editor: Temara HajjatThis episodeSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In the first episode of 2024, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. William Balistreri about some of the new developments in the hepatology field over the past year.  This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Links for this episode:Acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children Gilbert's SyndromeEmerging therapy for A-1-AT deficiency - Fazirsiran (1, 2 and 3)Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) and biliary atresiaMethotrexate and the risk of liver disease (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)Warning from the FDA about the use of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS) among teens and young adults (also here and here)Learning Objectives:Learning the new and upcoming studies in the hepatology field.Reviewing the hepatology medications that have been FDA-approved for children.Learning the new technologies to treat and detect liver conditions in children. Produced by: Temara HajjatSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Elizabeth Berg about a topic that has become a huge part of medical practice over the past few years – telemedicine. This is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Position Statement for Telehealth. This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Links for this episode:NASPGHAN Telehealth Position PaperCenter for Connected Health PolicyLearning Objectives:Understand the operational considerations for telemedicine including components of virtual visits and patient selection. Review logistical factors impacting telehealth including licensure, liability and reimbursement.Understand the positive impacts and potential limitations and inequities of telemedicine.Produced by: Jason SilvermanSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Muhammad Khan about the cutting edge of pediatric endoscopy. We discuss his career path, use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for children with achalasia and gastroparesis, advances in bariatric endoscopy that may be coming our way, and finally what he sees in the future of pediatric endoscopy.Dr. Khan is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Director of Interventional and Diagnostic Endoscopy in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Learning Objectives:Understand the indications and safety of esophageal peroral endoscopy myotomy (POEM) for children with esophageal achalasia.Recognize the potential role of gastric POEM for children with gastroparesis-like symptoms.Recognize the endoscopic bariatric procedures that are starting to be used to treat childhood obesity.Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Norberto Rodriguez-Baez about Hepatitis B. We discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of vaccinations to prevent transmission of this virus.Dr. Rodriguez-Baez is a professor of pediatrics at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and hepatologist at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. He is program director of the pediatric GI fellowship at UT Southwestern and associate Dean for Student Affairs. He is the NAPSGHAN 2022 awardee for the Master Educator Award.This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Learning Objectives:Outline hepatitis B serologic markers, diagnosis, phases, and treatmentReview importance of primary vaccination series in hepatitis BUnderstand when to test for immunity and consider re-vaccination against hepatitis BSupport the showMerch website As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes! Support the show As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman debrief with  Dr. Sandeep Gupta on his NASPGHAN Research Year in Review.  Dr. Gupta is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama He is also the North American Editor and Chief for both JPGN and JPGN Reports.  Learning Objectives:Review impactful clinical research papers in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease from 2023Review impactful clinical research papers in hepatology from 2023 Review impactful clinical research papers in nutrition and obesity medicine from 2023Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity - PubMed (nih.gov)Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adolescents with Obesity - PMC (nih.gov) Analysis of INSPPIRE-2 Cohort: Risk Factors and Disease Burden in Children With Acute Recurrent or Chronic Pancreatitis - PubMed (nih.gov)Pancreatitis-Associated Medication Use in Hospitalized Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Acute Pancreatitis - PubMed (nih.gov)International Consensus Recommendations for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Nomenclature - PubMed (nih.gov)A Clinical Severity Index for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Development, Consensus, and Future Directions - PubMed (nih.gov)Clinical guidance for the use of dupilumab in eosinophilic esophagitis: A yardstick - PubMed (nih.gov)A multisociety Delphi consensus statement on new fatty liver disease nomenclature - PubMed (nih.gov)Gut enterochromaffin cells drive visceral pain and anxiety | NatureSupport the showMerch website As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes! Support the show As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Christophe Faure about tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. This important congenital abnormality carries a host of potential future health implications that are important to understand and manage. Dr. Faure is a Professor of Pediatrics at Universite de Montreal and a pediatric gastroenterologist at CHU Ste-Justine.  He is also the director of the Esophageal Atresia Clinic at Ste-Justine and runs a basic research lab focused on discovering the mechanisms behind EA and studying new treatments based on tissue engineering. This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Important links:International Network of Esophageal Atresia (a non-profit organization of professionals working in the field of Esophageal atresia)Publications mentioned on this episode (and more!)Learning Objectives:Understand the complications commonly experienced by children with esophageal atresia.Outline the recommended management of gastroesophageal reflux in children with esophageal atresia.Understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in the long-term surveillance and health maintenance of children with esophageal atresia.Produced by: Jason SilvermanSupport the showMerch websiteAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

We kick off Season 5 (!) of our little podcast with another host episode!Hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat, Jennifer Lee, Peter Lu, and Jason Silverman talk about podcast updates, our new merch store, and answer your questions from #NASPGHAN23 in sunny San Diego.And a huge thank you to all of our guests, our producer Corey, and NASPGHAN -- but most of all, to all of our listeners out there! Our next season will be the best yet.Check out our Bowel Sounds merch here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-bowel-sounds-podcast-storeSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In our FIRST collaboration with the Nutrition Pearls podcast from the Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals (CPNP), hosts  Dr. Peter Lu and dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to our guests Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi and dietitian Kirsten Jones about dietary treatment of children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -- specifically about using the low-FODMAP diet in children.Dr. Chumpitazi is a pediatric neurogastroenterologist who recently completed being the inaugural director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program at Texas Children's Hospital and who is now Professor and Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Duke University. Kirsten Jones, RD, CSP, LD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in caring for children with disorders of gut-brain interaction and use of the low-FODMAP diet at Nationwide Children's Hospital. This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Learning Objectives:Understand the indications and potential contraindications to using the low-FODMAP diet for a child with IBS.Understand the rationale and structure of the low-FODMAP diet.Recognize modifications to the low-FODMAP diet that can make therapy more feasible for children.Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

 Drs. Jennifer Lee and Temara Hajjat talked to Dr. Mercedes Martinez, a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist from Columbia University, about diagnosing and managing pediatric patients with portal hypertension and esophageal varices. Learning Objectives:Learn the clinical and diagnostic signs of portal hypertension and varices in pediatric patients. Learn the management of portal hypertension in pediatric patientsLearn the management of acute variceal bleeding Produced by: Temara HajjatThis episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Links for this episode:***Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Jennifer Vittorio about the important topic of healthcare transition for adolescents following liver transplantation, which is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: Health Care Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults With Pediatric-Onset Liver Disease and Transplantation: A Position Paper by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Links for this episode:Transition post-transplant position paperGot TransitionLearning Objectives:Understand the important differences between healthcare transition and transfer of careDiscuss the six core components of healthcare transitionReview the dimensions of transition readiness and tools for their assessmentProduced by: Jason SilvermanSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In our third international episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Looi Ee about completing the challenging colonoscopy. Dr. Ee is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, and leads the endoscopy and intestinal rehabilitation programs there. She is also the sole pediatric representative on the Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE), the national body certifying endoscopy training in Australia. We discuss colonoscopy training for the pediatric gastroenterologist, practical tips for completing a challenging colonoscopy in a child, and differences between colonoscopy training in North America and Australia.This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Learning Objectives:Recognize the different standards proposed for pediatric colonoscopy training.Understand strategies for completing the challenging colonoscopy.Discuss the benefit of continuing to monitor colonoscopy outcomes even after completing training.Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this episode, Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Jenn Lee discuss with Dr. Roberto Gugig from Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital the indications, techniques, and potential complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in pediatric patients. Dr. Gugig is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Professor of Pediatrics who specializes in advanced endoscopy including ERCP and EUS. Objectives:1. Diving into the science of pediatric ERCP and EUS imaging. 2. Unpacking the intricacies of diagnosing pancreaticobiliary disorders in children using EUS or ERCP. 3. Shedding light on higher complication rates in patients under two years old and how to mitigate them. Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Charlie Vanderpool about functional components in both human breastmilk and infant formulas, and some of their roles in infant growth and development. Dr. Vanderpool is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Riley Children's Health and an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine.This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Resources mentioned in the episode:Webinar on infant nutrition (NASPGHAN members only)Learning Objectives:Define and discuss functional components of human breastmilk and infant formulas.Understand the proven and potential health impacts of a number of these components.Discuss possible modifying influences of these components on the infant microbiome.Produced by: Jason SilvermanSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to pediatric surgeon Dr. Jaimie Nathan about surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis in children. Dr. Nathan is the first author of a recent NASPGHAN position paper on the role of surgical management in chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Nathan is the Chief of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital and one of the world's leading surgeons for total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!References:Nathan JD, Ellery K, Balakrishnan K, Bhatt H, Ganoza A, Husain SZ, Kumar R, Morinville VD, Quiros JA, Schwarzenberg SJ, Sellers ZM, Uc A, Abu-El-Haija M. The Role of Surgical Management in Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: A Position Paper From the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Pancreas Committee. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 May 1;74(5):706-719. Learning Objectives:Understand the indications for surgical treatment of chronic or acute recurrent pancreatitis in children.Review the distinction between conventional surgical treatments and total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT).Discuss the indications and outcomes of TPIAT in children.Produced by: Peter LuSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Ankur Chugh about personal finance for the pediatric gastroenterologist, covering everything from managing student loans to retirement planning.  We also discuss his transition from a career in finance to becoming a physician.  Dr. Chugh is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Wisconsin and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Resources mentioned in the episode:White Coat InvestorPhysician Side GigsLearning Objectives:Discuss strategies for paying off student loans.Understand the various tax-advantaged accounts and plans available to us as physicians.Discuss how to prioritize paying off debt, contributing to retirement, and investing. Produced by: Peter LuSupport the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!