Gastroenterology and Hepatology

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the April issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hans Kersten, MD, FAAP, about the diagnosis and management of faltering weight

Dr. Patrick Reeves joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about common tummy troubles in kids. They go over conditions including viral “stomach bugs,” celiac disease and lactose intolerance. They offer practical tips on treating stomach issues at home and share guidance on when parents should take their children to the pediatrician. 

Dr. Patrick Reeves, a pediatric gastroenterologist, joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about constipation in babies. They describe what normal poop looks like for newborns and how to spot signs of discomfort during bowel movements. They also offer tips on how to treat infant constipation and why you should avoid certain home remedies. 

In this episode Sanjiv Harpavat, MD, PhD, FAAP, and Saul J. Karpen, MD, PhD, FAASLD, talk about detecting biliary atresia in infants. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bobbi Byrne, MD, FAAP, and Gary Freed, MD, MPH, FAAP, about discrepancies in pediatric work hours. 

In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. 

In this episode Brian Johnston, MD, MPH, FAAP, co-author of a new policy statement and technical report on child pedestrian safety, explains how changing infrastructure can save lives. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christine Waasdorp Hurtado, MD, MSCS, FAAP, NASPGHAN-F, about an increasingly common condition called eosinophilic esophagitis.