In this episode of Bowel Sounds, host Dr. Jason Silverman talks to Dr. Eric Benchimol about the evolving epidemiology of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including the rise in very early onset IBD and increasing prevalence in different populations. We also discussed his approach to personal productivity and the influence of music on his life
read more In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jenn Lee, Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Valeria Cohran and Dr. Conrad Cole, two of the Chairs of the NASPGHAN Diversity Special Interest Group, about racism in medicine. The movement to recognize and address structural racism over the past few weeks has made it
read more June is National Safety Month, and in this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jenn Lee, Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Bryan Rudolph about patient advocacy, especially in terms of his work to ban high powered magnets to prevent accidental ingestions in children. We talk about how he got started in advocacy
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Ivor Hill about celiac disease. We talk about the latest recommendations on screening and when an endoscopy may not be needed to make a diagnosis. We discuss the future of treatment beyond a gluten-free diet. We also
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Bill Balistreri about neonatal cholestasis. Dr. Balistreri is a pioneer in the study of pediatric liver disease and a former NASPGHAN President. We talk to him about why babies with jaundice past 2 weeks of age need
read more In a special episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee, Dr. Peter Lu, and Dr. Jason Silverman talk about COVID-19 and how this pandemic is impacting the world of pediatric gastroenterology. We review the latest research on how COVID-19 impacts our patients — specifically how it impacts children and the digestive tract. We also
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Jose Garza about one of life's most important questions: Why do kids poop their pants? Dr. Garza is a leader in the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, and specializes in the care of children with
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to former NASPGHAN President, the “Emperor of Emesis” himself, Dr. B Li about cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). He explains how collaboration with a parent support group that is now the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA) helped define his career.
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Ben Gold, our incoming NASPGHAN President. We talk about Helicobacter pylori, including controversies related to testing and treatment. We also talk about his past life as a DJ and how spinning records prepared him for a career
read more In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Karen Murray, our current NASPGHAN President and Chair of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic. We talk about hepatitis C, including screening and its evolving treatment. We also talk about her career, her thoughts on work-life balance, and
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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