Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders

On-Demand Archived Webinars

Nutrition and Liver Disease in Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders: Diagnosis and Management

Moderated by Katie Sacra, GFPD Family Education and Engagement Liaison
 at The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders

Part 1: Liver Disease in Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders: Diagnosis and Management

James Heubi, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH

Learning objectives:

  • To describe the role of the liver in health and disease
  • To define the pathophysiology of liver disease in ZSD
  • To identify potential therapies for liver disease and their mechanism of action

Part 2: Nutrition in Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders: Diagnosis and Management

Sarah Fleet, MD
Director, Growth and Nutrition Program
Attending Physician, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Boston Children’s Hospital
Instructor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Learning objectives:

  • Define typical growth and development, as well as malnutrition and failure to thrive as it relates to ZSD
  • Describe the pathophysiology of vitamin deficiencies in ZSD, and supplementation requirements
  • Define common feeding problems in patients with ZSD
  • Define the role of caloric supplementation of formula and use of gastrostomy tube feedings to optimize nutrition
  • Review other possible dietary interventions
  • Describe a successful multidisciplinary approach to treatment of children with feeding difficulties
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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The NASPGHAN Council For Pediatric Nutrition Professionals
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