NASPGHAN Recognized Hispanic Heritage Month
To recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a member of NASPGHAN who has made a significant impact in our field, Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker.
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Bowel Sounds Ep. 24: History of Pediatric GI and NASPGHAN
In this special episode, Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee share their favorite stories from interviews with past presidents of NASPGHAN about the history of pediatric gastroenterology and our beloved society. Our guests tell us about the early days of our field, the creation of NASPGHAN, the many ways our society has grown over
read more Bowel Sounds Ep. 23: Sue Protheroe – Enteral Nutrition in Intestinal Failure
In another international episode, Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Sue Protheroe about an approach to enteral feeding for infants and children with intestinal failure. The discussion highlights important physiologic principles to consider and an overview of enteral feeding progression at different ages. Dr. Protheroe is a past president of the British
read more Bowel Sounds Ep. 22: Vince Mukkada- Mentorship and Sponsorship
In this episode, Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu speak with Dr. Vincent Mukkada about choosing a mentor and what makes an excellent mentor/mentee. Dr. Mukkada is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Cincinnati Children’s and is the Medical Director of the Lumen Inpatient Unit and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati. Learning
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NEW! ON DEMAND and LIVE Webinars
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 deviations in growth and nutrient intake associated with long-term risk for disease and poor health. This Part Two
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NASPGHAN Tools for Infants and Children Affected by Formula Shortages
The information below provides categories of formulas by protein type for premature and term infants, as well as children older than 12 months of age. Formulas within each category are comparable and safe to substitute for each other, in case of shortages. Any substitution should only be done under the recommendation and supervision of a
read more Bowel Sounds Ep. 21: Special Episode: Vicky Ng and Justine Turner – Meet the Candidates
In a special bonus episode of Bowel Sounds, host Dr. Jason Silverman talks to the two candidates for the current election for NASPGHAN president, Dr. Vicky Ng and Dr. Justine Turner. Instead of our usual format of reviewing a medical topic, we ask them to talk a little about themselves, the role NASPGHAN has played
read more Bowel Sounds Ep. 20: Peter Lu – Gastroparesis in Children
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lee and Dr. Temara Hajjat speak with our very own Dr. Peter Lu about gastroparesis in children. Dr. Lu is Research Director of the GI Motility Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Learning Objectives: To discuss
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WEBINAR: Children with Cholestatic Liver Disease: Diagnostics
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
read more Bowel Sounds Ep. 19: Danielle Wendel – Central Line Management in Intestinal Failure (Special JPGN Episode)
In this collaborative episode with JPGN, Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Danielle Wendel, the first author of the Management of Central Venous Access in Children With Intestinal Failure: A Position Paper From the NASPGHAN Intestinal Rehabilitation Special Interest Group published in JPGN. The discussion highlights important principles to consider and an
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