NEW WEBINAR! Children with Cholestatic Liver Disease: Nutrition January 11, 2023 8PM ET Children with cholestatic liver diseases have unique nutritional requirements. Without bile reaching their intestines, they often suffer from fat-malabsorption and associated consequences. As a result, they require formulas with special fat preparations, as well as intensive monitoring to ensure adequate growth. They also
read more NASPGHAN is pleased to have added new On Demand webinars to its offerings, along with upcoming LIVE events! The What, How and Ifs of Optimizing Early Childhood Growth and Long-Term Outcomes, Part Two LIVE WEBINAR DECEMBER 7, 2022 8:00 PM ET CME/MOC/CPE Webinar Understanding normal childhood growth is essential for quick recognition and intervention for
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Children with Cholestatic Liver Disease August 17, 2022 8:00 PM ET REGISTER HERE! Cholestatic Jaundice is a rare presentation of various hepatobiliary, metabolic, and genetic disorders, and cholestasis typically presents in the neonatal/infantile period but can also present late in older children or even adults. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of the underlying condition are
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Parenteral nutrition is modern medical miracle for patients with gastrointestinal issues that need nutrition. However, parenteral nutrition has some potential risks and long-term side effects. Therefore, the biggest question about parenteral nutrition is who to start it on and when? Latest Guidance on Parenteral Nutrition examines new guidelines concerning the decision on when parenteral nutrition
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February 8, 2021 8:00 PM ET NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multi-system autosomal dominant disorder that often presents with neonatal cholestasis. First described over 50 years ago by Daniel Alagille, this complex syndrome is caused by mutations in JAG1 or NOTCH2, encoding components of the Notch signaling pathway. Ongoing research has
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Pack Up the Van – The NASPGHAN Annual Meeting is Going Virtual in 2020 NASPGHAN would like to thank all of you who have registered for the Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course as well as the many exhibiting companies who are participating in the event. There is still time to register. Here are some helpful
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In the latest episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Evelyn Hsu about liver transplantation in children and how to become a pediatric transplant hepatologist. We talk about what inspired her to become a transplant hepatologist and introduce the topic of pediatric liver transplantation, including its indications, contraindications, and
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Attainment of the prestigious Fellow of NASPGHAN status is reserved for those NASPGHAN members that have made significant contributions to the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology or nutrition. Members with a strong career track record for success as clinicians, physician scientists (MD/DO, MD/DO/PhD) or researchers (PhD/ MSC) in the field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and
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The NASPGHAN Foundation launched a new and easy way to make donations via your cell phone. Just text 4GIPEDS to 56512. A donation link will come up that will allow you to make your donation both quickly and securely. Help us reach our goal of 100% member participation by making your pledge today! https://naspghan.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GiveByCell_newcode_11-5-21.jpg
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The 6th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark from 3 – 6 June 2020. This collaboration, which only takes place every four years, brings together field experts from around the globe to promote worldwide cooperation and education in the fields of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The scientific programme will
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The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
JPGN Reports