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
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NASPGHAN is proud to celebrate the continued contributions made by our female members who have been both pivotal to the success and growth of this society, as well as more globally to the fields of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology!
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* BREAKING NEWS * White House Accepts NASPGHAN’s Bold Commitment to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities February 27, 2024 – Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced new commitments to the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. NASPGHAN is excited to announce the White House has accepted its commitment of $25,000 to
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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
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In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Melissa Talley speak with Brock Williams PhD, RD, CNSC about dietitians in research. Dr. Brock Williams is a Registered Dietitian and a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Division of Allergy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Brock completed his PhD
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NASPGHAN is excited to announce the DEEP Program – Developing Educators and Expert Presenters, a first step toward creating a NASPGHAN Speakers Bureau. This exciting new course is designed to develop a cohort of expert educators who will have the opportunity to improve their presentation skills and feel more confident in their ability to be
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This month we take a moment to honor the invaluable contributions of Dr. John Hollier, Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
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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
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This month we take a moment to honor the invaluable contributions of Black individuals to the field of pediatric gastroenterology.
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Do you, your SIG or your committee have a concept for a NASPGHAN webinar? We are pleased to announce a new streamlined method for the submission and review of webinar proposals. Proposals will be reviewed by the Professional Education Committee twice a year (February 15 and July 15 for 2024) and then scheduled accordingly if
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