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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric IBS: Integrating Behavioral, Dietary, and Neuromodulatory Therapies in Pediatric IBS | Grand Rounds Oakland

Pediatric Grand Rounds Oakland
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Presented by:


Zena Harvill, PNP
Gastrointestinal Clinic
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

Megan Murphy, RD, CSP
Pediatric Dietitian, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Department
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the rationale and supporting evidence for implementing the low FODMAP diet in pediatric patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

2. Explain the role of gut-directed hypnotherapy in modulating the gut–brain axis.

3. Review the indications, mechanism, and clinical outcomes of IB-Stim therapy in adolescents with IBS.

4. Discuss cultural, dietary, and socioeconomic factors that may influence the acceptance, adaptation, and adherence to non-pharmacologic therapies for pediatric IBS. 

Contact [email protected] for log-in information.

Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 15:00:00 2026-05-05 16:00:00 A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric IBS: Integrating Behavioral, Dietary, and Neuromodulatory Therapies in Pediatric IBS | Grand Rounds Oakland Presented by: Zena Harvill, PNP Gastrointestinal Clinic UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Megan Murphy, RD, CSP Pediatric Dietitian, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Department UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland  Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the rationale and supporting evidence for implementing the low FODMAP diet in pediatric patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. Explain the role of gut-directed hypnotherapy in modulating the gut–brain axis. 3. Review the indications, mechanism, and clinical outcomes of IB-Stim therapy in adolescents with IBS. 4. Discuss cultural, dietary, and socioeconomic factors that may influence the acceptance, adaptation, and adherence to non-pharmacologic therapies for pediatric IBS.  Contact [email protected] for log-in information. [email protected] Department of Pediatrics America/Los_Angeles public