Tag: Hepatology
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 16: Glenn Furuta – Eosinophilic Esophagitis
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Peter Lu, Jennifer Lee, and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Glenn Furuta about eosinophilic esophagitis. We discuss how our understanding of eosinophilic esophagitis has evolved over time and the key role the pediatric GI community played in studying this disease. We discuss some of the more challenging…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 15: Binita Kamath – Alagille Syndrome
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, host Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Binita Kamath about Alagille Syndrome and its place in the differential and workup of cholestatic liver disease, including the role of molecular diagnostics in diagnosis, management and family counselling. We discuss her important work in the area of…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 14: Jim Heubi – Inborn Errors of Bile Acid Metabolism
In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee talk to former NASPGHAN President Dr. Jim Heubi about inborn errors of bile acid metabolism, including how to identify, diagnose, and treat these rare diseases. We also discuss highlights of his career and advice on how to build a career based…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 9: Ivor Hill – Celiac Disease
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…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 8: Bill Balistreri – Neonatal Cholestasis
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…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 7: COVID-19 for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist
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…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 5: Jose Garza – Why Kids Poop Their Pants
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…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 4: B Li – Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
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.…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 3: Ben Gold – Helicobacter pylori
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…
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Bowels Sounds Ep. 2: Karen Murray – Hepatitis C
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…