FISPGHAN Expert Insights

Join us for Episode 11 of *FISPGHAN Expert Insights*, featuring Professor Nikhil Thapar from Brisbane in a practical discussion on pediatric defecation disorders and the new Rome V criteria. In this episode, Professor Thapar explores what has changed in the diagnosis of functional constipation, how to approach non-retentive fecal incontinence and proctalgia fugax, and why functional diarrhea is now recognized across a broader pediatric age range. He also shares practical insights for distinguishing functional constipation from IBS-C and functional diarrhea from IBS-D based on predominant symptoms. Moderated by Dr. Pornthep Tanphapong. Produced by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 10 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Professor Stavra Xanthakos from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati.In this episode, Professor Xanthakos explores why metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has become a major global health concern in children. The discussion examines the influence of diet, ultra-processed foods, environmental factors, and the gut microbiome on the development and progression of pediatric MASLD, as well as the emerging — but still evolving — role of microbiome-based interventions.The episode also provides practical insights into screening and early detection, including the role and limitations of ALT, ultrasonography, and other non-invasive tools in everyday clinical practice.Moderated by Dr. Natascha Sandi. Produced by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 9 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Dr. Tania Mitsinikos from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine of USC.This episode explores metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) as a growing pediatric public health challenge. Dr. Mitsinikos discusses barriers to screening and early detection, practical strategies for sustainable lifestyle change, family-centered care, health inequities, and the policies needed to improve long-term outcomes for children worldwide.Hosted by Dr. Natascha Sandy. Produced by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 8 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Professor Giuseppe Indolfi from Meyer Children’s Hospital and the University of Florence in an important discussion on hepatitis C infection in children. In this episode, he explains why pediatric hepatitis C remains a global health concern despite highly effective therapies, reviews current screening strategies for at-risk children, and highlights how direct-acting antivirals have transformed treatment through safer, shorter, and highly successful care. Moderated by Dr. Songpon Getsuwan. Coordination by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 7 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Professor Yen-Hsuan Ni from National Taiwan University in an important discussion on hepatitis B infection in children. In this episode, he explains why hepatitis B acquired in infancy remains a major global health concern, highlights the critical importance of vaccination within 24 hours after birth, and explores the public health and treatment challenges that still affect pediatric care worldwide. Moderated by Dr. Songpon Getsuwan from Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok. Produced by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 6 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Professor Christos Tzivinikos from Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Mohammed Bin Rashid University, and Dubai Medical College, in a timely discussion on button battery ingestion. In this episode, he reviews the growing global burden of these injuries, the life-threatening complications they can cause, the importance of urgent recognition and management, and the key prevention strategies needed to improve awareness and safety. Hosted by Dr. Pornthep Tanpowpong. Coordination by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 4 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Professor Hania Szajewska in a practical and engaging discussion on probiotics in pediatrics. In this episode, she reviews the strongest evidence-based indications for probiotic use, explains why strain specificity matters, and shares key insights on antibiotic-associated diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis, infant colic, and the ongoing debate around probiotic use in preterm infants. Hosted by Dr. Pornthep Tanphapong. Coordination by Dr. Carlos Timossi.

Join us for Episode 3 of FISPGHAN Expert Insights, featuring Dr. Mirtha Ciocca in an insightful discussion on neonatal cholestasis. In this episode, she explores the real-world challenges of diagnosis, the importance of early recognition of biliary atresia, the key role of primary care pediatricians, and how genetic testing is transforming clinical evaluation. Hosted by Dr. Natascha Sandy and coordination by Dr. Carlos Timossi.