We are proud to present the biennial report of the NASPGHAN Foundation and am thankful for the effort and dedication of so many who have kept us on solid ground through these difficult two years. We hope you will take the time to read through the report which outlines the many accomplishments of the Foundation
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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Stacy Kahn about fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in children with GI disorders. We discuss indications, contraindications, safety, methods of delivery, outcomes and controversies regarding using FMT to treat diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She also explains how she
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The NASPGHAN Foundation is offering a new research grant opportunity. The new grant, NASPGHAN Foundation/Alcresta Research Award for the Study of Pancreatic Disease in Children for Pediatric GI Fellows and Junior Faculty, will be available in 2022. This award will provide $75,000 annually for studies focused on improving patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical
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EGIDs: Beyond the Esophagus December 1, 2021 8PM ET Supported by an educational grant from Allakos This webinar will bring to light the latest on non-EoE EGID, including the signs and symptoms; the criteria to make a diagnosis; what options exist for therapy, and the potential mechanisms of disease. Practical Tips in the Nutritional Management
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Dennis Black about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. We discuss etiology, surgical therapies, controversies with ursodiol, overlap syndrome, and it's association with IBD. Hear what it was like on the first successful pediatric living donor liver transplant team, and about his
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Danny Mallon about how trainees and junior faculty can elevate their contributions and engagement in Medical Education. He gives practical advice on getting started in Med Ed including defining your particular interests and where to go to get help
read moreJoin us live on October 15 at 8PM ET to hear a discussion on the East and West perspectives on neonatal cholestasis and a debate on the statement “all children who have a positive urea breath test should receive H. pylori eradication therapy”. Learn more and register here!
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October 2021 – In the United States, September 15th – October 15th is celebrated as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This time period each year was instituted as an official month of observation and recognition (PUBLIC LAW 100-402) in 1988 to celebrate Hispanic histories, cultures and contributions. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Steven Erdman about polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes in children. Dr. Erdman is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and past president of the Collaborative Group
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Sam Kocoshis about caring for children with intestinal failure and intestinal rehabilitation. Dr. Kocoshis is a Professor of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Intestinal Care Center and the Small
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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