ASPEN Podcasts
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- Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric IF Patients with Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (00:18:50)
In this podcast, Dr. Jump, the author of the paper “Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric IF Patients with Ambulatory Candida Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections with and without Central Venous Line Removal” discussed advancements in medical care over the past decades and the impact on CLABSI in pediatric patients. She focuses on Candida infections and treatment strategies to mitigate poor outcomes in pediatric home nutrition support. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2025
- Enteral Nutrition Modular Administration (00:19:51)
This ASPEN podcast is about the research abstract titled "Evaluating the correlation between modular protein administration, medication administration record inclusion, and its impact on ICU length of stay." This podcast focuses on the importance of administration and documentation of enteral nutrition modular products and their potential impact on patient outcomes. This podcast has been supported by Medtrition. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- Nutrition Considerations for the Oncology Patient (00:11:58)
This ASPEN podcast is on the process and tools used for Nutrition Management of Oncology Patients for Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025. This podcast features Valaree Williams, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND, and focuses on the nutritional status and impact of cancer and cancer treatments. Information on the nutrition process and nutrition management in patients with cancer. This podcast has been supported by Nestle Health Science Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- The Role of Enteral Nutrition in Managing Pediatric Malnutrition (00:17:13)
This ASPEN podcast is on The Role of Enteral Nutrition in Managing Pediatric Malnutrition for Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025. This podcast features Dr. Christina Valentine and Lucille Beseler focusing on pediatric malnutrition and enteral nutrition as a therapy. It includes an overview of pediatric malnutrition, its impact on health outcomes, when EN is appropriate and inappropriate, initiation of therapy, and issues about reimbursement. This podcast has been supported by Kate Farms. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Micronutrient Status (00:24:07)
This podcast brings together two research teams publishing on bronchopulmonary dysplasia and micronutrient status. Experts Melanie Newkirk, Jennifer Curtiss, Audrey Miller are the authors of the two papers discussed titled, “Effect of vitamin D supplementation on incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia among preterm infants <36 weeks gestational age” and “Review of micronutrients and fatty acids in bronchopulmonary dysplasia”. In this podcast, a review of micronutrient management in this population was reviewed and the need for more research in this area was emphasized. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- The Interaction of Pediatric Disease-Related Malnutrition and Food Insecurity (00:23:14)
This ASPEN podcast is on The Interaction of Pediatric Disease-Related Malnutrition and Food Insecurity: What the Clinician Needs to Know for Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025. This podcast features Dr. Ruba Abdelhadi, MD, Physician Nutrition Specialist®, FASPEN, NASPGHAN-F, focusing on the nutritional status and food insecurity in pediatric hospitalized patients. Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on nutrition and food insecurity is discussed. This podcast has been supported by ByHeart. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- Neonatal Nutrition Assessment (00:24:13)
This ASPEN podcast is on the process and tools used for Neonatal Nutrition Assessment for Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025. This podcast features Dr. Stephanie Merlino Barr and focuses on the nutritional status and requirements for infants in the NICU. This podcast has been supported by Mead Johnson Nutrition. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025
- Multiomics and Parenteral Nutrition Weaning in Pediatric Intestinal Failure (00:15:06)
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Niklas Tappauf PhD Candidate in Experimental Medicine at The University of British Columbia. Niklas Tappauf’s research is on pediatric health and biomarker development with a specific focus on the microbiome. Niklas Tappauf is first author of the research article “Multiomics profiling and parenteral nutrition weaning in pediatric patients with intestinal failure: A longitudinal cohort study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US May 2025
- Stories from ASPEN Trailblazers: Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD (00:18:20)
Ronni Chernoff, PhD, RD, reflects on her role as ASPEN’s first Board secretary, early work mixing parenteral and enteral nutrition, contributions to geriatric nutrition, and the evolution of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Stories from ASPEN Trailblazers: James Long III, MD (00:21:50)
James Long III, MD, the society’s fourth president, reflects on his early involvement in clinical nutrition, the founding and interdisciplinary vision of ASPEN, and the ongoing importance of nutrition education and team-based care in medical practice.
- Stories from ASPEN Trailblazers: Murray Seltzer, MD, FASPEN (00:24:20)
Murray Seltzer, MD, ASPEN’s fifth president, reflects on his role in founding ASPEN, detailing its early development, key contributions in clinical nutrition, and hopes for its continued impact.
- Stories from ASPEN Trailblazers: Susan Calvert Finn, PhD, RD (00:22:13)
Susan Calvert Finn, PhD, RD, a former industry leader and champion of nutrition support, reflects on her influential career, role in advancing multidisciplinary care, and vision for the future of patient-centered nutrition.
- Stories from ASPEN Trailblazers: Lynn Murphy, MS, RN (00:26:21)
Lynne Murphy, MS, RN, shares her journey to leadership in nutrition support and public policy advocacy through ASPEN, highlighting her work on nursing certifications, public policy initiatives, and Capitol Hill advocacy.
- Enteral Feeding and the Gut Microbiome (00:27:25)
The June 2025 podcast explores Patient education related to Nutrition Support and interviews Dr. Gail Cresci, Professor of Medicine in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of the Case Western Reserve University, and Staff in the Departments of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Inflammation & Immunity at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Cresci discusses the components of enteral nutrition and how these ingredients impact the gut microbiome. She presents the findings of her paper titled, “Understanding How Foods and Enteral Feedings Influence the Gut Microbiome” which reviews over 10,000 papers including both in vitro and in vivo studies to provide a great overview of the field. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US June 2025
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Living with Fat Malabsorption (00:11:02)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States’ published in April 2024. This episode features Madeline Hill, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, and Laura Green, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Together, they provide the perspective of patients living with fat malabsorption. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US May 2025
- Oral Versus Enteral Feeding and Cerumen Impaction (00:15:00)
In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Asil Mansour from the Communication Disorders Unit at Dorot Geriatric Medical Rehabilitative Center in Netanya, Israel. Asil Mansour is a Speech Pathologist with a research focus on psychology and communication disorders. Asil Mansour is the co-first author of the research article “Association between oral-versus enteral-feeding and cerumen impaction in older hospitalized adults: A retrospective cohort study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Fat Malabsorption in Critical Illness (00:08:57)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States’ published in April 2024. This episode features George Kasotakis, MD, focusing on fat malabsorption in critical illness. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
- Patient Education Related to Nutrition Support (00:18:23)
The April 2025 podcast explores Patient education related to Nutrition Support and interviews Dr. Leah Gramlich, Professor of Medicine within the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Gramlich’s career has significantly impacted the field of nutrition support in Canada and around the world. This paper takes an international perspective of patient satisfaction in head, neck, and esophageal cancer patients and investigates the relationship between malnutrition, disease severity, and dietitian involvement on patient satisfaction. Dr. Gramlich shares her perspective on the challenges with malnutrition and dietitian availability within oncology and discusses her next steps in nutrition research. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US April 2025
- Member Spotlight: Kerstin Austin, MD (00:14:42)
This podcast features Kerstin (Keri) Austin, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in Madison, WI. Dr. Austin became interested in nutrition during her residency and quickly realized that there wasn’t much nutrition in the curriculum. As a Fellow, she connected with Dr. Jayshil (Jay) Patel through ASPEN and was encouraged by him to apply for the Nestlé Nutrition Fellowship. This was her first exposure to dedicated nutrition training. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition as it affects every discipline in every area of medicine. A member of the Physician Engagement Committee, Dr. Austin shares how her involvement with ASPEN has opened up career opportunities. She stresses the importance of mentorship and peer support in nutrition, urging clinicians interested in nutrition to actively participate in the community to advance their careers. Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Fat Malabsorption in Cystic Fibrosis (00:16:18)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States” published in April 2024. This episode features Ms. Kay Varina, MPA, RDS, LD, CNSC, focusing on fat malabsorption in cystic fibrosis. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Related to GI Surgery (00:19:39)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States’ published in April 2024. This episode features David Evans, MD, focusing on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency related to pancreatectomy and other gastrointestinal surgery. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
- SBS Podcast Series - Episode 9: Pediatric Considerations in Short Bowel Syndrome (00:40:05)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Unmet Needs in Short Bowel Syndrome’ published in 2023. This episode features Dr. Paul Wales, MD, MSc, reviewing the considerations in pediatric versus adult patients with SBS. This podcast series aims to educate clinicians on the current state of evidence in the management of SBS, stimulate ideas and questions for future research, and provide information in patient-friendly language to better educate and improve the health of patients with SBS. This podcast is supported by Ironwood. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Diagnosis of Fat Malabsorption (00:27:50)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States’ published in April 2024. This episode features Dr. Endashaw Omer, MD, MPH, focusing on physiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of fat malabsorption. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
- Fat Malabsorption Podcast Series: Nutrition Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (00:33:01)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on the Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement titled ‘Fat Malabsorption in Disease States’ published in April 2024. This episode features Amy Berry, MS, RD, focusing on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and management with pancreatic exocrine replacement therapy. This podcast series provides an in-depth look at the latest understanding of fat malabsorption in various disease states and was developed to educate clinicians on the current evidence in the management of this condition. This podcast is supported by Alcresta. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US March 2025
- Enteral Nutrition: An Underappreciated Source of Patient Safety Events (00:42:30)
This ASPEN podcast series is based on our support of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15, 2025 and will feature enteral nutrition process safety. Episode 2 features Sandra Citty, PhD, RN who recently published a study on this topic and will discuss the process of EN adverse events, including event collection and what can be learned from this. This podcast is supported by Timeless Medical. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US February 2025