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April 8, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. George Mazariegos

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Review current indications for pediatric intestinal transplantation.
  2. Discuss advancements in surgical techniques and immunosuppression.
  3. Examine outcomes and emerging trends in pediatric intestinal transplantation.
April 1, 2025
Speaker:
Francisca Joly, MD, PhD

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  1. Review the French National experience with GLP-2 in intestinal failure management.
  2. Analyze the outcomes and insights gained from GLP-2 use in French cohort studies.
  3. Discuss the implications of the French experience for future GLP-2 treatment strategies.
March 11, 2025
Speaker:
Stephanie Oliveira, MD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Discuss the observed recent increase in numbers of patients with concomitant IF/SGS and Chronic intestinal inflammation
  2. Discuss findings in endoscopies and intestinal histology that can be seen in these cases . 
  3. Discuss proposed management strategies. 
March 4, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Tim Vanuytsel

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Recognize the impact of anatomy on intestinal failure management.
  2. Explore tailored medical therapies based on anatomical variations.
  3. Optimize outcomes through anatomy-specific management strategies.
February 11, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Simon Horslen

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Define enteral autonomy and its significance in pediatric intestinal failure.
  2. Identify factors influencing enteral autonomy and long-term survival in pediatric patients.
  3. Explore strategies to promote enteral autonomy and improve outcomes in pediatric intestinal failure.
February 4, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Alexandre Dreant, Dr. Stephane Schneider

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Identify criteria for diagnosing intestinal failure.
  2. Explore strategies to minimize unnecessary PN use.
  3. Promote multidisciplinary care to optimize nutrition.
January 21, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Sanjeev Arora

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Hear from Dr. Sanjeev Arora, Founder and Executive Director of Project ECHO, as he sits down with the Health Technology Podcast to discuss the vision behind his transformative movement.

From the UCSF Rosenman Institute website:

Dr. Sanjeev Arora’s quiet determination and profound sense of purpose shine through in everything he does. A renowned liver disease specialist and visionary social entrepreneur, Dr. Arora has spent over 30 years creating innovative solutions to address some of the most critical gaps in healthcare.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Project ECHO, he has transformed healthcare equity with a revolutionary vision: democratizing specialized medical knowledge so no one, regardless of their location, is left behind. What began in 2003 as a small effort to address hepatitis C in underserved areas has grown into a global movement spanning 194 countries, empowering health workers and logging over 4 million attendances.

Dr. Arora’s passion for equity goes beyond treating diseases. His mission empowers communities to tackle systemic challenges like education and climate change while building resilient networks of knowledge that span the globe.

In this episode, Dr. Arora discusses the powerful story behind Project ECHO, the challenges of scaling such an ambitious model, and the transformative impact it has had on millions of lives. He also shares his bold vision of reaching 6 billion people and how shared expertise can strengthen entire communities.

January 14, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Valeria Cohran

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Presentation Objectives:
  1. Understand the current state of Intestinal Rehabilitation in 2025 including outcomes and complications 
  2. Review the use of fiber/blenderized formula in SBS/IF 
  3. Discuss newer therapeutic agents to enhance adaptation
January 7, 2025
Speaker:
Dr. Jeremy Nightingale

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Managing the high output stoma