Dr. Rosan Meyer shares guidance on defining faltering growth (FG) and provides key updates on the interplay of factors that may cause FG as well as its prevalence across populations. Early identification and targeted intervention through regular monitoring and nutritional support are crucial to improving long-term outcomes. This podcast presents the latest clinical recommendations for proper assessment of growth trends in children to support accurate diagnosis and effective management of faltering growth.

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Dr. Tanis Fenton discusses the different genetic and environmental factors to take into consideration when evaluating normal growth in infants and children. A child’s position on a chart does not tell the whole story as nutrition, genetic potential, or body composition influence an individual's normal growth. This episode further emphasizes the need to look beyond standard growth charts and, instead, towards individual assessments and growth patterns measured over time for accurate diagnoses to prevent unnecessary interventions.

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Dr. Gianluca Lista examines the relationship between early nutrition and brain development in preterm infants. The discussion summarizes the latest knowledge on human milk and its components, such as HMOs and LCPUFAs, and how these can contribute to neurodevelopmental processes, specifically myelination and grey and white matter brain maturation.​

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Dr. Catalina Bazacliu discusses recent studies on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), focusing on the varied approaches to nutritional management of infants with established BPD and exploring nutritional preventive strategies. She highlights the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in examining the personalized nutrition needs of each individual infant.​

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Dr. Georg Gerber gives an overview of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is applied in microbiome research today — a timely topic which includes recent case studies, ethical considerations, challenges, as well as future trends and integration in clinical practice.

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Dr. Samantha Rodriguez expounds on nutritional strategies to help mitigate the severity of complications associated with preterm infants, supporting optimal outcomes. She also discusses the protective factors in breast milk and the use of modern technology to advance knowledge in this research area.

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Dr. Alexandra Zhernakova expounds on the infant gut virome, discussing the current understanding of its role in infant health and development, along with recent research breakthroughs. This episode also explores how evolving research in this field may impact future clinical practice.

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Dr. Andrew Bartko defines the term “Microbiome Science” and explains its importance for human health and wellness. Additionally, the episode discusses the global microbial biodiversity crisis, and how microbiome sequencing may be able to improve patient health in the future. 

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Dr. Rodrigo Vazquez defines what Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) are and how the gut microbiota impacts the gut-brain axis. He also shares how these disorders manifest in patients and whether there is evidence that probiotics can help manage DGBIs in infants. 

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Dr. Bruno Barreto expounds on the relationship between decreasing microbial diversity and increasing food allergy in the modern world. This episode also dives into interventions to support a healthy gut microbiota in preventing food allergies, such as the important role of breastfeeding.

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