Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast

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 frailty in pediatric liver transplant patients. We also discus...

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 on experience with a single patient.   As always, the discussion, views, and recomm...

In a special bonus episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Peter Lu welcome the two candidates for the upcoming NASPGHAN presidential election, Dr. Jenifer Lightdale and Dr. Miguel Saps .  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 advice for trainees and junior faculty. If...

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 and career.     As always, the discussion, vie...

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 clear that racism permeates into every aspect of our society, including medicine....

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 work, the ups and downs of the magnet fight, and advice for listeners on how they...

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 talk about why children without celiac disease can still have symptoms with gluten intake.  Fin...

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 further testing -- and why this is an important topic for not only pediatric gastroenterologists...

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 discuss the latest guidance from our GI societies, including on pr...

In the next episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Katja Kovacic about the dizzying topic of nausea.  Dr. Kovacic is a leader in the field of pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, and specializes in the care of children with chronic nausea, gastroparesis, and cyclic vomiting syndrome.  We discuss the evaluation and treatment of children with naus...

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 severe constipation and fecal incontinence.  We discuss the evaluation and treatmen...

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. We discuss how to make a diagnosis, the evolving treatment...

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 in academic medicine.  As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations i...

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 her advice for young people in the field, particularly young women....

Hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu talk constipation controversies with former NASPGHAN President Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo.  Do we really need to do rectal exams?  When should we get x-rays?  Is PEG3350 safe?  Do milk and cheese really cause constipation?  We answer all these questions and more.  As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the...

We can't wait to share with you the very first episode of Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast.  Hosts Dr. Jenn Lee and Dr. Peter Lu will be talking to the one and only Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo about life, love, and pediatric constipation.  The episode will be available on Monday, October 14th, so be sure to subscribe now! You can also support the show by making a donation to the NASPGHAN Found...