In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Steven Erdman about polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes in children.  Dr. Erdman is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children&apos;s Hospital, Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and past president of the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC). We talk to him about all things related to polyps in children, starting from the humble solitary juvenile polyp to the various polyposis syndromes we can encounter in children, including Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS), familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and Lynch syndrome. We also talk about his annual month-long houseboat adventures and what led to his passion for caring for children with polyps. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Peter LuSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast

Steven Erdman - Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes in Children

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Sam Kocoshis about caring for children with intestinal failure and intestinal rehabilitation. Dr. Kocoshis is a Professor of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Intestinal Care Center and the Small Bowel Transplantation Program. We talk to him about the management of children with short bowel syndrome, including recent advances in promotion of intestinal adaptation, prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), detection and treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and prevention of intestinal failure-associated liver disease.  We also discuss the indications for small bowel transplantation and a brief history of this procedure.  Finally Dr. Kocoshis gives advice for trainees and junior faculty.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Temara Hajjat, Peter LuSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Samuel Kocoshis - Intestinal Rehabilitation

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Martín G. Martín  about infants with congenital diarrheas and enteropathies (CODEs). Dr. Martín is a Professor of Pediatrics at UCLA and Co-Director of the UCLA Center for Pediatric Diarrheal Diseases.  We discuss how he developed an interest in congenital diarrhea and how to both evaluate and manage the infant with severe diarrhea.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jennifer LeeLinks:Advances in Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea in Infants (nih.gov)PediCODEwww.uptodate.com - Title: Approach to chronic diarrhea in neonates and young infants (<6 months)https://www.preventiongenetics.com/Special requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Martin Martin - Congenital Diarrhea

In this episode hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Bryan Vartabedian about the importance of owning and your online identity as a physician, something “Dr. V” has written and spoken about extensively, including on his blog at 33charts.com. While Dr. Vartabedian is widely known for his work on 33charts.com, he also is a pediatric gastroenterologist and full-time faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine. Whether you already manage your online presence or not, you won’t want to miss this episode.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jason SilvermanLinks:The Public Physician | A Guide to Life in a Connected World33charts.com (also be sure to sign up for the 33mail newsletter while you are there)Special requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Bryan Vartabedian - Being a Public Physician

In a special bonus episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and Dr. Peter Lu welcome the two candidates for the upcoming election for NASPGHAN councilor, Dr. Jose Garza and Dr. Rohit Kohli.  Instead of our usual format of reviewing a medical topic, we ask them to talk a little about themselves, the role NASPGHAN has played in their careers, and their vision for the future of NASPGHAN.Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Special Episode: Jose Garza & Rohit Kohli - Meet the Candidates

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Desale Yacob and Dr. Ashley Kroon Van Diest about rumination syndrome, a functional GI disorder that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.  Dr. Yacob is the Director of the GI Motility Center at Nationwide Children&apos;s Hospital.  Dr. Kroon Van Diest is a pediatric psychologist who leads the rumination treatment programs at Nationwide Children&apos;s Hospital.  We talk about how to recognize and diagnose rumination syndrome, including how to explain the diagnosis to children and families.  We also discuss the treatment of rumination syndrome, including step-by-step instructions for behavioral treatment. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Peter LuSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Desale Yacob & Ashley Kroon Van Diest - Rumination Syndrome

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Jenn Lee talk to Dr. Bradley Barth about the role advanced endoscopy plays in pediatric GI and the training required to perform advanced endoscopy procedures like ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound in children. Dr. Barth also discusses how trainees can pursue this area of practice and where the field will go in the future.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Temara Hajjat Special requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees, general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by donating to the NASPGHAN Foundation.Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Bradley Barth - A Guide to Advanced Endoscopy

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Alan Leichtner about how we in the pediatric GI community can have successful careers in Medical Education. He gives practical advice on how all physicians can use adult learning theories to successfully teach our trainees and patients and we talk about the subspecialty areas within medical education.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jennifer LeeLinks:Check out Make it Stick (mentioned in the episode) for more on learning theory.Special requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Alan Leichtner - A Career in Medical Education

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Christopher Duggan about how we in the pediatric GI community can and should get involved in global health. In addition to his work as Director of the Center for Nutrition and Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation at Boston Children&apos;s Hospital, he has spent a substantial part of his career working to improve the care of children with diarrheal illnesses and malnutrition in other countries around the world. We talk about what inspired his passion for global health, how he was able to create his unique career path, and his recommendations for others in the pediatric GI community who want to get involved. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Peter LuSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Christopher Duggan - Pediatric GI and Global Health

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Aliye Uc, head of the division of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Iowa, about her pearls for the evaluation and management of acute and acute recurrent pancreatitis.  She also discusses her journey to becoming an expert in pancreatic diseases in childhood and her inspiration for creating INSPPIRE, a network of medical centers committed to learning more about pediatric pancreatitis.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Temara HajjatSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Aliye Uc - Acute Pancreatitis Pearls

In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to former NASPGHAN Editor-in-Chief for JPGN, and current Editor for JPGN Reports, Dr. Mel Heyman.  We discuss his experiences in these roles including the challenges and the rewards, as well as reviewing a number of the key initiatives undertaken during his tenure. We also discuss solid advice for aspiring authors, including the most common mistake authors make with their submissions. There is also time for a pitch for being  journal reviewers, particularly for junior faculty. As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jason Silverman Notes:Interested in being a peer reviewer? To be considered as a reviewer for JPGN, please send an email to JPGN@WoltersKluwer.com with the following information: full name, email address, institution and CV. You will then receive an email invitation to log into JPGN&apos;s Editorial Manager site and update your profile. For JPGN Reports, please send an email to Marianna Hagan,  Managing Editor, at marianna.hagan@wolterskluwer.com. For those interested in being a reviewer for submissions to JPGN or Peer reviewers are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (tm). Special requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN Foundation.Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Mel Heyman - Advice from an Editor-in-Chief

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Sandra Kim about the treatment of children with inflammatory bowel disease aside from choosing their medications. We discuss challenges patients and parents face and how to choose your words when delivering a new diagnosis. We discuss how to explain biosimilars to families and and how to get involved in the advocacy efforts with NASPGHAN and Crohn&apos;s and Colitis Foundation.  As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jennifer LeeSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Sandra Kim - Treatment of Pediatric IBD... Except the Medications

In a special episode of Bowel Sounds recorded LIVE at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (Gesellschaft für pädiatrische Gastroenterologie und Ernährung) originally to be held in Basel, Switzerland, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to former NASPGHAN President Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo (our guest from our very first episode) about how digital media -- including social media, blogs, podcasts, and other formats -- is changing academic medicine. We discuss the rise of digital media for teaching, promoting research, and building community in pediatric gastroenterology. We discuss whether social media posts and podcasts should be factored into academic productivity and promotion. We also answer questions from the audience about why pediatric gastroenterologists should engage in social media and how to address misinformation.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Peter LuSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN Foundation.Support the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Carlo Di Lorenzo - Can My Tweets/Blog/Podcast Get Me Promoted?

April is National Minority Health Month and National Donate Life Month.  In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Udeme Ekong about disparities in transplant hepatology.  We discuss the importance of organ donation and the impact of COVID-19 on patients pre and post-liver transplant, how transplant centers are managing deceased and living donor programs, and COVID-19 vaccination in pediatric patients.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Jennifer LeeSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Udeme Ekong - Health Disparities in Organ Transplantation

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat, Peter Lu, and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Jeffrey Hyams about the management of pediatric patients with IBD. We begin by hearing how he developed his passion for not only IBD but also functional GI disorders — and how he became the first author of the Rome IV criteria. We then ask the expert himself how he approaches the management of pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn&apos;s disease. We briefly touch on new therapies in IBD. Finally, we discuss controversial topics in the management of patients with IBD.As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Produced by: Temara HajjatSpecial requests:Thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast. If you enjoyed this content and thought it was useful, we ask you to consider doing any or all of the following three things:Tell one person who you think would like this type of content about the podcast.  We want to reach more GI doctors and trainees and general pediatricians, pediatric residents, and medical students.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts -- this helps more people discover our podcast.You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN FoundationSupport the show (https://www.naspghan.org/content/87/en/foundation/donate)

Jeffrey Hyams - Treatment of Pediatric IBD

Bowel Sounds is a podcast on all things related to pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. This podcast is brought to you by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).