Stronger Bones in Intestinal Failure: An Interprofessional Healthcare Team Approach (SU30)

Breakout

Date & Time:

February 15, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-016-L01-P

Course level:

Intermediate

Pediatric Content Included

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

  • Describe the pathophysiology of metabolic bone disease; the unique risk factors for this disorder in patients with intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome.
  • Develop screening strategies for diagnosing metabolic bone disease in pediatric patients with intestinal failure
  • Analyze dietary strategies to optimize bone health, including adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
  • Identify indications, dosing, and monitoring of pharmacological agents for treating metabolic bone disease, the potential impacts on home parenteral nutrition, and special considerations for the intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome population.

Topics & Presenters

Preventing the Breaks: Understanding Metabolic Bone Disease in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Jessie Hulst
MD, PhD

Gastroenterologist

Hospital for Sick Children

Co-Director Advanced Clinical Nutrition Fellowship Program

Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, ON, Canada

How to Overcome Malabsorption and Optimize Diet for Strong Bones

E. Reese
MPH, RDN, LDN, CNSC

Clinical Nutrition Specialist II

Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Intravenous Bisphosphonates: A Bone-Boosting Lifeline?

Meighan Marlo
PharmD

Advanced Patient Care Pharmacist - Gastroenterology, Nutrition Support

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, OH

Moderators:

Molly Dienhart

MD

Medical Director of the Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, OH

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