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Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 NASPGHAN Election
The 2026 NASPGHAN Election is underway!
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If you haven't yet voted, take a few minutes to review the candidate biographies and statements on the Meet the Candidates page and cast your ballot for NASPGHAN's next leaders for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Clinical Practice Councilor and Canadian Councilor.
Eligible voting members include Full NASPGHAN members in the Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Research Scientist, Emeritus, and Psychologist categories.
Voting closes Thursday, September 10, at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligible members who did not receive their personalized SurveyMonkey ballot on August 4 should contact Steve Farace, Director of Member Engagement, at sfarace@naspghan.org.
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*New* ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN Guidelines Address Functional Constipation in Children
ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN have released the 2026 Guidelines for the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Children Aged 0–18 Years, providing updated, evidence-based recommendations for clinicians caring for children and adolescents with functional constipation.
Developed collaboratively by experts from both societies, the guideline incorporates evidence published since the previous international guideline in 2014 and is intended for use across a wide range of clinical settings worldwide. The publication also includes a Treatment Algorithm for Functional Constipation, providing clinicians with a practical care pathway that incorporates key recommendations for frontline patient care.
The guideline also identifies areas where additional research is needed and provides methodological guidance to help strengthen future studies in pediatric functional constipation.
Authors: Morris Gordon, Anna de Geus, Mary Boruta, Marcin Banasiuk, Marc Benninga, Osvaldo Borrelli, Anil Darbari, Dawn Dore-Stites, Michelle Gould, Juliette Hawa, Kirsten Jones, Alexandra Kilgore, Hayat Mousa, Samuel Nurko, Nikhil Thapar, Julie Khlevner, Vasiliki Sinopoulou, and Merit Tabbers.
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Renew Your Membership Before You Register - and Save
Planning to attend the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting in San Diego?
With the August 20 Early Bird registration deadline approaching, now is the time to make sure your 2026 NASPGHAN membership is current.
NASPGHAN members in good standing receive discounted member registration rates for the Annual Meeting, Postgraduate Course, and Single Topic Symposium. If you have not yet renewed, plan to renew your membership before registering to ensure you receive the member rate and maximize your savings.
Renewing also restores access to JPGN and JPGN Reports and keeps you connected to NASPGHAN educational resources, member communications, and other member benefits throughout the year.
To renew, log in to the Member Center and click “Renew Now” to access your 2026 invoice. Then be sure to complete your Annual Meeting registration by August 20 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.
Questions? Contact the NASPGHAN National Office at membership@naspghan.org
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HHS Moves to Strengthen Oversight of GRAS Ingredients
This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposal that would require manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when concluding that the use of a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Consequently, the FDA would have more visibility into ingredients entering the food supply, allowing for greater post-market oversight.
Under the current GRAS framework, manufacturers are permitted to conclude that substances are generally recognized as safe under their intended conditions of use, but are not required to notify the agency when making these conclusions.
The proposed rule is open for public comment until December 9.
Relatedly, HHS and the Department of Agriculture announced they have settled on a definition of ultra processes foods. According to the announcement, that definition is pending review at the Office of Management and Budget.
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Registration is Open for the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting
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Join us in San Diego, October 21–24, for the 2026 NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN Annual Meeting at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
The week begins Wednesday with two Single Topic Symposia focused on pediatric intestinal failure and advancing pediatric endoscopy, followed by Thursday’s Postgraduate Course and three days of Annual Meeting education, networking and connection. And don’t miss the NASPGHAN Social Saturday night at The Soap Factory!
Early bird registration ends Thursday, August 20 - register now and save!
Explore the programs and register today!
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The August issue of JPGN is now available and posted online.
The August issue of JPGN is now available. All active members and those who have purchased JPGN separately have received an email directly from Wiley with access instructions to their JPGN account. If you missed the deadline of Feb. 2nd, you may no longer have access to JPGN. Please renew your membership today to regain access to the journal.
If you have previously accessed JPGN online through the Wiley library, please enter your username and password to read this current issue. Once you are on the site, you can sign up for email alerts about JPGN and its content. There is additional information on the NASPGHAN website about this process.
If you do not receive the emailed instructions for access, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lisa Clayton at the NASPGHAN National Office.
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Are you interested in advancing pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition through research, education, advocacy, and philanthropy?
Applications are open to serve on the NASPGHAN Foundation Board of Directors - the site closes September 8.
For the 2027 open positions, the Foundation is currently seeking two NASPGHAN members with expertise in Nutrition, Procedures/Endoscopy, Luminal GI, Health Equity, and Pancreatology.
The Foundation is committed to inclusive representation across the pediatric GI community in North America. Applications from members practicing in Canada and Mexico are strongly encouraged.
Review the full application requirements and submit your application here.
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