Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast

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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).

  1. 4d ago

    Lisa Richardson - Ins and Outs of Infant Formulas

    In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Nicole Misner talk to Lisa Richardson about the ins and outs of infant formula. This is a must listen episode for all pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians and anyone who is using or recommending infant formulas.  Learning Objectives Explain infant formula nutrition, components, and comparison to breast milkDifferentiate formula types, ingredients, and clinical useApply guidance for fomula selection, safety, and caregiver educationLinks: Infant Formula Preparation and Storage | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | CDC Infant Formula Homepage | FDA Operation Stork Speed | FDA Infant Formula References Larson-Nath C, Bashir A, Herdes RE, et al. Term infant formula macronutrient composition: An update for clinicians. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025;80(5):751-759. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70002 Rodrigo ML, Tymann HA, Lochen HA, Shores DR. Infant formula ingredients: Updates for clinicians. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;78(5):1005-1008. doi:10.1002/jpn3.12192 Lewis JI, Dror DK, Hampel D, et al. Reference Values for Macronutrients in Human Milk: the Mothers, Infants and Lactation Quality (MILQ) Study. Adv Nutr. 2025;16 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):10050. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100501 Taylor SN, Buck CO. Post-discharge nutrition to optimize preterm infant short- and long-term outcomes. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2025;30(2):101637. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2025.101637 Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 1

    Valeria Cohran - Transforming Care for Children with Intestinal Failure

    In this episode, Drs. Jason Silverman and Amber Hildreth talk to Dr. Valeria Cohran about the advances in intestinal rehabilitation care for infants and children with short bowel syndrome including changes nutrition management, line care and use of GLP-2 analogues that have led to decreases in intestinal failure associated liver disease and transplantation.  Learning objectives To understand the composition and impact of multidisciplinary intestinal rehabilitation teams.To review the historical presentation of intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) and changes in practice that have reduced its prevalence and severity.To review GLP-2 analogues and their impact on outcomes and quality of life for children with short bowel syndrome. Links Papers mentioned: PIFCON data paper on IFALDCholestasis and infection in long-term PNManagement of CVL in SBS Position PaperIntestinal Rehabilitation Teams Practice GuidelinePrevious episodes mentioned: Sue Protheroe - Enteral Nutrition in Intestinal FailureDanielle Wendel - Central Line Management in Intestinal Failure (Special JPGN Episode)Ruben Quiros-Tejeira - Multivisceral TransplantationPaul Wales - Surgical Management in Short Bowel SyndromeValeria Cohran & Conrad Cole - Racism in MedicineSend us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    50 min

  3. May 18

    Maureen Leonard - Can We Prevent Celiac Disease?

    In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Maureen Leonard, a pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Dr. Leonard discusses the latest research on early life factors that can increase celiac disease risk for susceptible children, including potentially modifiable risk factors.  Dr. Leonard's disclosures include:  Consultant for Takeda, Chugai, Anokion, Sonoma, and Interlude Biopharma and research support from Takeda, Pfizer, Regeneron, Moderna, and Mead Johnson Nutrition. Learning objectives Understand early life determinants for celiac diseaseUnderstand environmental influences on developing celiac diseaseSend us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    40 min

  4. May 4

    Elizabeth Rand- Fontan Associated Liver Disease

    In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Amber Hildreth and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Elizabeth Rand, a pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Medical Director of CHOP's Liver Transplant Program, Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and Director of the Advanced Transplant Hepatology Program. We talk everything about Fontan Associated Liver Disease (FALD), from diagnosis to management and future research opportunities in the field.  Learning objectives Describe the pathophysiology of FALDUnderstand the management challenges in patients with FALDExplore the unanswered questions about FALD to help guide future research priorities Links: Single-cell multiomics guided mechanistic understanding of Fontan-associated liver disease Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    56 min

  5. Apr 20

    Leonel Rodriguez - Why Can't My Child Burp?

    In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Leonel Rodriguez, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Professor of Pediatrics at Yale Medicine. We discuss the rising number of children presenting to us with the inability to belch and the relatively new diagnosis of retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD). Learning objectives Recognize the presenting symptoms of retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD) and its potential overlap with disorders of gut-brain interaction.Understand the evaluation of a child with an inability to belch and the utility of esophageal manometry.Review the management of R-CPD, including the potential role of less invasive treatment options prior to cricopharyngeal Botox injection.Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    56 min

  6. Apr 6

    Pete Duncan - Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Aspiration

    In this episode, Dr. Jordan Whatley and Dr. Amber Hildreth talk to Dr. Pete Duncan, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Boston Children's Hospital who specializes in Aerodigestive Medicine and leads the NASPGHAN Aerodigestive Special Interest Group. We talk about the evaluation and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration in children and how the approach to these issues has changed over time.  Learning objectives 1.     Understand normal swallowing function and the phases involved 2.     Describe the causes of dysphagia in each phase of swallowing 3.     Understand the evaluation and management of children with oropharyngeal dysphagia Links https://www.iddsi.org/standards/framework https://www.childrenshospital.org/services/aerodigestive-center Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    54 min

  7. Mar 23

    Douglas Fishman - Mitigating Risk of Endoscopy

    In this episode, Drs. Jason Silverman and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Douglas Fishman about mitigating risk of endoscopy.  This episode reviews the 2019 NASPGHAN guidelines on high-risk pediatric endoscopy, with a practical focus on risk mitigation and safety. A must-listen for clinicians performing diagnostic endoscopy, offering real-world strategies for managing complex cases.  Learning objectives Explain endoscopy risks and mitigation strategies in childrenApply the 2019 High Risk Endoscopy NASPGHAN guidelines to pediatric endoscopy scenariosEvaluate patient-specific factors influencing endoscopy safetyLinks Papers mentioned: Pediatric_Endoscopy_and_High_risk_Patients__A.26.pdf Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

    1h 2m

  8. Mar 9

    Saul Karpen - Updates in Biliary Atresia

    In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Amber Hildreth and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Saul Karpen, the inaugural chief scientific officer for the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., where he is a professor of internal medicine and adjunct professor in pediatric medicine at the VCU School of Medicine. We talk about new genetic discoveries in biliary atresia and the future goals of research on this important pediatric liver topic. Learning objectives Describe the pathophysiology of biliary atresia Understand the importance of early screening and new tools to assist in early detection Examine the newly discovered genetic etiology to biliary atresiaLinks: Guidance for the Primary Care Provider in Identifying Infants with Biliary Atresia by 2-4 Weeks of Life: Clinical Report Bilitool.org Liver-Restricted Deletion of the Biliary Atresia Candidate Gene PKD1L1 Causes Bile Duct Dysmorphogenesis and Ciliopathy Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health AASLD Previous Episodes Mentioned: Bill Balistreri- Neonatal Cholestasis Jorge Bezerra- Advances in Biliary Atresia Disclosures: Dr. Karpen has a non-reimbursed consulting relationship with Ipsen as BOLD PI Dr. Hildreth serves as a consultant and speaker for Ipsen Send us Fan Mail Support the show This episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review! 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. Check out our merch website! Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes. Click here to support the show.

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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).

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