Tag: Gastroenterology
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Bowels 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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Bowels Sounds Ep. 5: Muhammad Khan – The Cutting Edge of Pediatric Endoscopy
In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Muhammad Khan about the cutting edge of pediatric endoscopy. We discuss his career path, use of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for children with achalasia and gastroparesis, advances in bariatric endoscopy that may be coming our way, and finally what he sees in…
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Bowels 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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Bowels Sounds Ep. 2: Christophe Faure – Esophageal Atresia for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist
In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Christophe Faure about tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. This important congenital abnormality carries a host of potential future health implications that are important to understand and manage. Dr. Faure is a Professor of Pediatrics at Universite de Montreal and a pediatric gastroenterologist…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 1: Season 5 Premiere: Another Host Episode!
We kick off Season 5 (!) of our little podcast with another host episode! Hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat, Jennifer Lee, Peter Lu, and Jason Silverman talk about podcast updates, our new merch store, and answer your questions from #NASPGHAN23 in sunny San Diego. And a huge thank you to all of our guests, our producer…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 26: Bruno Chumpitazi & Kirsten Jones – Using the Low-FODMAP Diet for Children with IBS (Nutrition Pearls Podcast Collaboration)
In our FIRST collaboration with the Nutrition Pearls podcast from the Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals (CPNP), hosts Dr. Peter Lu and dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to our guests Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi and dietitian Kirsten Jones about dietary treatment of children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — specifically about using the low-FODMAP diet in children.…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 25: Mercedes Martinez – Exploring Pediatric Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding
Drs. Jennifer Lee and Temara Hajjat talked to Dr. Mercedes Martinez, a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist from Columbia University, about diagnosing and managing pediatric patients with portal hypertension and esophageal varices. Learning Objectives: Learn the clinical and diagnostic signs of portal hypertension and varices in pediatric patients. Learn the management of…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 24: Jennifer Vittorio – Healthcare Transitions in Pediatric Liver Transplantation (Special JPGN Episode)
In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Jennifer Vittorio about the important topic of healthcare transition for adolescents following liver transplantation, which is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: Health Care Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults With Pediatric-Onset Liver Disease and Transplantation: A Position Paper…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 23: Looi Ee – The Challenging Colonoscopy: Down Under Edition
In our third international episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Looi Ee about completing the challenging colonoscopy. Dr. Ee is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, and leads the endoscopy and intestinal rehabilitation programs there. She is also the sole pediatric representative on the Conjoint Committee…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 22: Roberto Gugig – Diving Deeper into Pediatric ERCP and EUS
In this episode, Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Jenn Lee discuss with Dr. Roberto Gugig from Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital the indications, techniques, and potential complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in pediatric patients. Dr. Gugig is a pediatric gastroenterologist and Professor of Pediatrics who specializes in advanced endoscopy including…