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Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS

NASPGHAN Celebrates Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS

To recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NASPGHAN would like to highlight Dr. Maria Mascarenhas, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Nutrition and Integrative Medicine expert.  Maria was born in Bangalore, India. After finishing medical school at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India, she moved to the US for a pediatric internship at Downstate Medical Center

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Pediatric Esophageal Dysphagia Webinar

WEBINAR – May 1

Emerging Trends in Pediatric Esophageal Dysphagia There are multiple causes for esophageal dysphagia in children – some are congenital while others are acquired – and addressing swallowing issues in pediatric patients requires a comprehensive approach. It is vital for providers to understand the clinical presentations associated with these conditions. Join Emerging Trends in Pediatric Esophageal Dysphagia to

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NEW WEBINAR on Pediatric Constipation, April 17

Pediatric Constipation: Evaluation, Management and When to Refer to a Motility Specialist April 17, 2024 8PM ET REGISTER TODAY Pediatric Constipation: Evaluation, Management and When to Refer to a Motility Specialist brings you a discussion of the clinical tools to evaluate and manage pediatric functional constipation, when to refer to a motility specialist, the role of

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Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children

Recommendations for Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants and Children Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:45 – 3:30 PM EST Register The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and

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White House Accepts NASPGHAN’s Bold Commitment to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

* 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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