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Nutrition Pearls Ep. 11: Episode 11 – Venus Kalami – Cultural Humility & Diversity in Pediatric Nutrition Practice

In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: The Pediatric GI Nutrition Podcast, Megan Murphy & Melissa Talley host dietitian Venus Kalami. Venus is a board-certified pediatric dietitian nutritionist and advocate-at-heart for culturally, socioeconomically, and weight-inclusive nutrition. She is the founder of Niche Noosh – a mission-driven nutrition consultancy for health organizations, start-ups, and companies. As a

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 6: Elizabeth Berg – Telemedicine in Pediatric GI (Special JPGN Episode)

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

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NASPGHAN ALERT: Guidance for Flovent HFA Upcoming Discontinuation Used For The Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Please see the following alert from the EGID Special Interest Group. Situation: Brand name Flovent HFA will no longer be manufactured after December 31, 2023. Background: • Flovent HFA is a commonly utilized swallowed topical steroid treatment for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It works by the patient swallowing the aerosolized medication dispensed by a

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New Video on Treatment of EoE

Watch our new video on the Treatment of EoE This video presents information about the current treatment options for Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It does NOT address other types of food allergies or eosinophilic conditions beyond the esophagus. Always consult with your health care providers when making decisions about treatment. Supported by an educational grant from

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 4: Norberto Rodriguez-Baez – Hepatitis B

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,

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Nutrition Pearls Ep. 10: Episode 10 – Sharon Weston – The Past, Present, and Future of Blenderized Tube Feeds

Episode 10 – The Past, Present, and Future of Blenderized Tube Feeds In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, Melissa Talley and Bailey Koch host dietitian Sharon Weston.  Sharon is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in pediatric nutrition. She works with a variety of specialities within GI and takes a special interest

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