The pIBD Digest

open.spotify.com/episode/5RU… GI Blues: A Tale of Two Societies - BSPGHAN, ESPGHAN and Reflections of Prof Bhupinder Sandu Join us as Prof Sandhu, a pioneering figure in BSPGHAN and ESPGHAN's Porto IBD Group, takes us back to the formative years of paediatric gastroenterology. The episode concludes with a special tribute to the founding members of these learned societies through an original poem, "To Those Who Built the PGHAN World." @BSPGHAN @ESPGHANSociety @BritSocGastro @NASPGHAN

🎙️ Part 2 is out! open.spotify.com/episode/1rL… Prof Amit Assa returns to discuss the practical realities of advanced therapies in paediatric IBD, from choosing the right treatment and optimising response to emerging therapeutic strategies and future directions. An insightful discussion on where the field is heading and what it means for clinical practice. #pIBD #IBD #PaedsGI #Gastroenterology #MedTwitter #IBDResearch

open.spotify.com/episode/5Xs… From biologics to small molecules, we discuss the evolving landscape of advanced therapies in paediatric IBD, newer treatment concepts, and the challenges of choosing the right therapy in an era of expanding options. #PaedsIBD #IBD #MedEd

open.spotify.com/episode/2sU… From the origins of the @ESPGHAN PORTO IBD Group to the challenges of transitioning young people to adult care, Dr Jorge Amil Dias shares insights from a lifetime dedicated to paediatric IBD. #PIBD #IBD #PaediatricIBD #MedEd #ESPGHAN

The Eosinophilic Odyssey with Dr Marcus Auth: When EGIDs Masquerade as IBD Join Dr Marcus Auth as we explore the diagnostic challenges of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (#EGIDs) and their uncanny ability to mimic #IBD. Expect plenty of eosinophil-inspired knowledge degranulation and a light-hearted finale with 'The Eosinophilic Jibes'. #PaedsGI #Gastroenterology #MedEd #PaediatricGastroenterology @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @BSGTrainees @EosinophilSoc open.spotify.com/episode/2Lk…

New episode: Bumpy Ride – Debunking Pregnancy Misconceptions in IBD With Dr Christian Selinger We step outside our paediatric comfort zone as Dr Christian Selinger (Leeds) separates fact from fiction on fertility, conception, pregnancy and medication in IBD. Practical, evidence-based advice for adult and paediatric clinicians. #IBD #Pregnancy #Gastroenterology #MedEd @BSPGHAN @ChristianSelin3 @ShahidaDin1 @BritSocGastro open.spotify.com/episode/6YO…

open.spotify.com/episode/6rB… We have an exclusive enteral chat with Dr Konstantinos (Kostas) Gkikas, sorting dietary facts from dietary fiction. From fibre to FODMAPs, IBS to IBD, and nutrition myths, we chew over the evidence so you don't have to. Grab an IBD-friendly snack and tune in! 🎙️🥗 #IBD #PaedsIBD #Nutrition #MedEd @BSPGHAN @CICRAcharity @BDA_Dietitians @NASPGHAN

open.spotify.com/episode/4Qx… A special episode celebrating “Didi” — Dr Sandhia Naik — as she retires from the Royal London Hospital. She breaks down IBD, ethnicity, and what clinicians must understand about evolving patterns across generations. Plus: her next chapter with the Nana Foundation in Africa. nanafoundation.co.uk/ @BSPGHAN @IBDResearchBH @NASPGHAN @CICRAcharity @ESPGHANSociety

open.spotify.com/episode/4n9… Prof Emeritus Ian Sanderson joins THE pIBD DIGEST — a true legend in paediatric GI. From pioneering EEN to shaping Paeds GI GRID training in the UK, his legacy runs deep. We revisit the “good old days” of paeds GI—ending with poetry in Italian. Education, nostalgia, and flair. Bellissimo 🇮🇹 #PaedsGI #IBD #MedEd @BSPGHAN @CICRAcharity @ESPGHANSociety @NASPGHAN @BSGNurses

open.spotify.com/episode/4pd… This week, THE pIBD DIGEST welcomes surgeons for the first time—tackling one of paediatric IBD’s toughest topics. Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar (Evelina London) breaks down abscesses & fistulae, while Miss Francesca Stedman (Southampton) unthreads the role of setons. Finish at the bottom with our Surgical Gut-fire Round 🔥 All the bottom-line pearls… not to be sat on. @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @BSGTrainees @SickKidsNews

open.spotify.com/episode/1Hk… 🎙️ World IBD Day special on THE pIBD DIGEST Prof Anne Griffiths (SickKids, Toronto) takes on the grey zones of advanced therapy in IBD—no fluff, just clarity. And yes… we end with a remix (adapted from Mambo No. 5): “The Mumbo-Jumbo of Advanced Therapies” #IBD #PIBD #MedEd #GastroTwitter @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @ESPGHANSociety

open.spotify.com/episode/5ny… New episode of THE PIBD Digest takes us to Tokyo with Prof Katsuhiro Arai (“Sunny”) — paediatric gastroenterologist, President-Elect of APPSPGHAN, and a true champion for children with IBD. From Japan’s national IBD registry to emerging PIBD trends, Sunny shares how data is transforming care. But what shines brightest is his passion for supporting the psychological wellbeing of children and families living with IBD. Insightful, inspiring, and full of 'Sunny' positivity. ☀️ #IBD #PaediatricIBD #Gastroenterology #APPSPGHAN #ChildHealth @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @ESPGHANSociety

open.spotify.com/episode/7E4… THE pIBD DIGEST virtual tour of Saudi Arabia! Dr Ali Zaidan—Assistant Professor & Paediatric Gastroenterologist at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, Jeddah—gives us the real deal on paediatric IBD: consanguinity, monogenic IBD, and some seriously impressive collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital. Plus: training the next generation of GI specialists. 🎧 Tune in now #PIBD #IBD #Saudi #Gastroenterology @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @ESPGHANSociety @aliszaidan @SASPGHAN_SA

open.spotify.com/episode/6Cq… In this episode, Dr Christian Selinger reflects on paediatric IBD care—celebrating what we do well while gently reminding us there’s still plenty to learn from our adult colleagues. Dr Aaron Bancil then dives into dietary therapy in IBD, exploring the low emulsifier diet being investigated in the ADDapt trial. Insightful, practical, and— food for thought- Cleverly emulsified! @BSPGHAN @ChristianSelin3 @BritSocGastro @AaronBancil @NASPGHAN @ShahidaDin1 #IBD #PaediatricGastroenterology #NutritionInIBD

open.spotify.com/episode/1eK… Straight from BSPGHAN Leeds 2026, we “borrowed” two brilliant paediatric gastroenterologists for a quick debrief. Dr Neil Chanchlani simplifies the ECCO-ESPGHAN guidelines, while Dr Rebecca Little highlights a key gap in UK IBD standards. Your conference catch-up—no badge required. Press play and pretend you were there all along. @BSPGHAN @NASPGHAN @BritSocGastro @ESPGHANSociety