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Social Determinants of Health - PediaCast 548 from 2023-11-29T14:43:03
Our Plain Language Panel visits the studio as we consider social determinants of health. Food, housing, safe neighborhoods and quality education impact child development, health and wellness. We ex...
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Pediatric Preventive Cardiology - PediaCast 547 from 2023-11-07T13:32:04
Dr Andrew Tran visits the studio as we explore pediatric preventive cardiology. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. adults, but the process that leads to heart attacks and strokes b...
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Cannabis Edibles and Young Children: A Dangerous Combination! - PediaCast 546 from 2023-10-12T11:41:32
Dr Christopher Gaw and Dr David Kling visit the studio as we explore the dangers of cannabis edibles in young children. THC-infused gummies, brownies and cookies are widely available… and severe to...
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Common Skin Conditions in Athletes - PediaCast 545 from 2023-09-26T14:26:15
Dr Reno Ravindran and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider common skin conditions in student athletes. Learn the cause, symptoms, treatment, prevention and return-to-play guidelines for ri...
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Vaginal Birth Defects and Buccal Mucosa Vaginoplasty - PediaCast 544 from 2023-09-06T16:09:08
Dr Linda Baker visits the studio as we consider birth defects of the vagina... and the buccal mucosa vaginoplasty. Around 1 in 4,000 girls experience these birth defects, and using tissue from insi...
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Children's Miracle Network - PediaCast 543 from 2023-08-29T16:11:40
Nikki McCool visits the studio as we explore the Children’s Miracle Network. Learn how this organization began… and the many ways it supports patient care, pediatric research, and education. We hop...
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Turner Syndrome - PediaCast 542 from 2023-08-15T16:25:51
Dr Jennifer Ladd and Dr Chelsea Kebodeaux visit the studio as we consider Turner Syndrome. We explore the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and complications of this common genetic c...
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medicine - PediaCast 541 from 2023-07-12T13:40:23
Drs Laura Rust and Tyler Gorham visit the studio as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and medicine. Technology has changed the delivery of health care in ama...
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth - PediaCast 540 from 2023-06-27T16:06:44
Dr Lea Taylor visits the studio as we consider support for LGBTQ+ youth. Nearly 10% of high-schoolers identify as LGBTQ+. Acceptance and support from their family and friends is essential for thriv...
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Strength and Conditioning Programs for Student Athletes - PediaCast 539 from 2023-06-14T14:09:32
Jesse Padgett and Anthony Bartko visit the studio as we consider strength and conditioning programs for student athletes. Summer is the perfect time to stay in shape and prepare for fall sports. We...
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Understanding Clinical Research - PediaCast 538 from 2023-05-19T11:03:08
Dr Cynthia Gerhardt and Myeshia Harmon visit the studio as we consider pediatric clinical research. How are clinical trials designed, approved, funded and implemented? How is safety woven into the ...
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Supporting Children and Teenagers with Developmental Differences - PediaCast 537 from 2023-05-10T11:53:11
Dr Karen Tabern and Dr Jacquie Wynn visit the studio as we consider children, teenagers and families impacted by developmental differences. We explore the importance of providing support, finding s...
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Water Safety&Drowning Prevention - PediaCast 536 from 2023-04-26T14:48:25
Dr Sarah Denny and Dr Ali Sawani visit the studio as we consider water safety and drowning prevention. Drowning is the number one injury-related (and preventable!) death in children under 4 years o...
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Student Athletes - PediaCast 535 from 2023-04-11T14:39:58
Dr Tom Pommering and Todd Peterson visit the studio as we consider sudden cardiac death in student athletes. These events are rare, but devastating… and the difference between life and death depend...
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Prune Belly Syndrome - PediaCast 534 from 2023-03-09T15:19:09
Dr Linda Baker visits the studio as we consider prune belly syndrome. Discover the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of this rare condition. Learn how early di...
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Looking at Your Newborn - PediaCast 533 from 2023-02-24T10:44:04
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel visits the studio as we consider looking at your newborn. Young babies have unique features, and it’s important to know what is normal, what is NOT normal… an...
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Long COVID in Children and Teenagers - PediaCast 532 from 2023-02-14T15:19:36
Dr Eric Mull visits the studio as we explore long COVID in children and teenagers. We define the condition and consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We hope you can joi...
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The Dangers of Fentanyl - PediaCast 531 from 2023-02-09T15:35:39
Dr Beth Weinstock visits the studio as we consider the dangers of fentanyl. This opioid is often laced into street pills and powder. Fentanyl increases addiction potential and leads to many untimel...
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Talking with Children and Teens about Death and Dying - PediaCast 530 from 2023-01-31T13:53:44
This week we consider talking with children and teens about death and dying. The words we use, concepts we introduce, behavior we expect, and coping skills we share depend on a child’s age and deve...
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Common Breast Disorders in Teenagers: Macromastia, Asymmetry, Gynecomastia - PediaCast 529 from 2023-01-12T17:43:03
Drs Richard Kirschner, Ibrahim Khansa and Canice Crerand visit the studio as we consider common breast disorders in teenagers. Macromastia and asymmetry impact young women, while gynecomastia affec...
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Common Injuries of Childhood - PediaCast 528 from 2022-12-01T17:28:02
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel is back in the house as we explore common injuries of childhood. Topics include animal bites, cuts and scrapes, bleeding, bruises, broken bones, strains and s...
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Safe Sleep for Babies - PediaCast 527 from 2022-10-20T09:18:41
Drs Leah Middelberg and Taylor Hartlaub visit the studio as we explore guidelines for safe baby sleep. SIDS and suffocation are the most common causes of death between the ages of one month and one...
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Toddler Behavior - PediaCast 526 from 2022-10-13T10:03:09
Dr Kristina Jiner and Dr Ariana Hoet visit the studio as we consider toddler behavior. We explore normal behavior and the many challenges that arise during playtime, bedtime, mealtime and pottytime...
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Your Child's Skin (Part 2) - PediaCast 525 from 2022-09-22T18:35:43
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we explore another round of common skin conditions. Topics include impetigo, abscess, scabies, ringworm, acne, hives… and more! We ho...
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Iodine and Child Brain Development - PediaCast 524 from 2022-09-06T18:12:06
Dr Liz Zmuda, Dr Elizabeth Pearce and Marina Chaparro visit the studio as we consider iodine deficiency as a cause of intellectual disability in children. Learn the nature of this relationship and ...
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Exertional Leg Pain and Shin Splints - PediaCast 523 from 2022-08-30T15:31:02
Dr Drew Duerson and Anthony Bartko visit the studio as we consider exertional leg pain and shin splints, which are common conditions in student athletes who run and dance. Discover the cause, sympt...
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Diabetes DASH - PediaCast 521 from 2022-07-26T16:50
Dr Aurelia Wood and Dr Kajal Gandhi visit the studio as we explore Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. We cover the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease… and discuss an innovative school-b...
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Diabetes DASH - PediaCast 522 from 2022-07-26T16:12:55
Dr Aurelia Holland Wood and Dr Kajal Gandhi visit the studio as we explore Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. We cover the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease… and discuss an innovative ...
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Depression in Kids and Teens - PediaCast 521 from 2022-07-13T18:36:46
Dr Ariana Hoet and Dr Kristina Jiner return to the studio as we consider depression in children and teenagers. We explore risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management… and the latest res...
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Prevention of Drowning - PediaCast 520 from 2022-06-23T12:00:28
Dr Sarah Denny and Dr Jeffrey Brown visit the studio as we consider the prevention of drowning. We explore pool safety, swimming lessons, and water rescue… important topics because drowning is comm...
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The Power of Play in Childhood - PediaCast 519 from 2022-06-09T15:45:47
“Play time” is important for child development. Structured and unstructured play develops and sharpens skills needed in adulthood. Group play teaches cooperation and conflict resolution. And playin...
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Your Child's Skin (Part 1) - PediaCast 518 from 2022-05-12T16:45:02
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio to explore common skin conditions in babies, children and teens. We discuss diaper rash, eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, sunburns, war...
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Natural Killer Cells and Childhood Cancer - PediaCast 517 from 2022-05-05T12:08:02
Dr Dean Lee visits the studio as we consider natural killer (NK) cells. Learn how scientists genetically modify and grow these cells in the lab with the aim of helping kids fight cancer. We hope yo...
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Anxiety in Kids and Teens - PediaCast 516 from 2022-04-13T16:38:27
Dr Ariana Hoet and Dr Kristina Jiner join us as we consider anxiety in children and teenagers. We explore the cause, diagnosis, management and prevention of this common condition, which impacts mil...
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Preventing Teenage Suicide - PediaCast 515 from 2022-04-05T16:19:33
Dr Meredith Chapman visits the studio as we consider teenage suicide. We explore the scope of the problem, risk factors, screening tools and prevention strategies, including organizational efforts ...
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The Dangers of High-Powered Magnets - PediaCast 514 from 2022-03-30T16:22:29
Dr Leah Middelberg visits the studio as we consider the dangers of high-powered magnets. Learn who is at risk, how to recognize them, why they are dangerous, and where to turn for help if your chil...
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Throwing Injuries in the Young Athlete - PediaCast 513 from 2022-03-08T13:44:19
The Sports Medicine Team visits the studio as we explore throwing injuries. From Little League to Major League, shoulder and elbow injuries are common in those who pitch and throw. We consider diag...
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Bedtime Problems - PediaCast 512 from 2022-03-04T10:12:50
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider bedtime problems. From infants to teenagers, we explore problems that keep parents up at night: infant crying, bedtime ro...
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Keeping Teenagers Safe while Driving - PediaCast 511 from 2022-02-09T18:09:02
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens who are 16 and older. Many of these deaths are preventable. We explore risk factors and share practical tips for keeping teenagers safe as they ...
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Dear Highlights: 75 Years of Letters and Conversations with Kids - PediaCast 510 from 2022-01-25T14:54:19
Editor in Chief of Highlights for Children, Christine French Cully, joins us as we explore 75 years of conversations between young readers and the magazine. We hope you can join us!
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Emergency Seizure Care, PediDOSE and Exception from Informed Consent - PediaCast 509 from 2022-01-20T16:53:03
PediDOSE seeks to improve the emergency management of seizures in children. Several communities across America are participating with an exception from informed consent. Tune in to learn what this ...
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E-Cigarettes and the Many Hazards of Vaping - PediaCast 508 from 2021-12-15T16:01:06
Drs Grace Paul and Eric Mull visit the studio as we explore e-cigarettes and the many hazards of vaping. Millions of American youth vape on a regular basis. We consider the dangers and discuss stra...
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Infantile Spasms - PediaCast 507 from 2021-11-30T15:32:15
Infantile spasms are a medical emergency! Symptoms can be subtle, and quick diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing lifelong consequences. This week, we raise awareness and explore the...
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Your Child's Stomach (Part 2) - PediaCast 506 from 2021-11-17T11:21:20
Drs Alex Rakowsky and Mary Ann Abrams return to the studio as we continue our conversation on your child’s stomach. Our plain language panel explores stomach infections, vomiting, diarrhea, blood i...
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Managing Holiday Stress - PediaCast 505 from 2021-11-03T14:59:41
The holidays are fast approaching. They are a favorite time of year for many but they can also bring feelings of anxiety, sadness and loneliness. Dr Jessica Bailey visits the studio as we explore s...
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RSV and Bronchiolitis - PediaCast 504 from 2021-10-07T12:43:21
Dr Sabine Eid and Dr Kristin Sundy-Boyles are pediatric residents at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They visit the studio as we consider RSV and bronchiolitis. We introduce this common virus and e...
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Your Child's Stomach (Part 1) - PediaCast 503 from 2021-09-30T13:43:18
Drs Mary Ann Abrams and Alex Rakowsky visit the studio as we consider your child’s stomach. Our plain language panel explores spit-ups, colic, belly ache and constipation. We hope you can join us!
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Iron Deficiency Anemia - PediaCast 502 from 2021-09-09T10:23:07
Dr Amanda Jacobson-Kelly visits the studio as we consider iron deficiency anemia. This common condition affects nearly 10% of young children in the United States. We consider the cause, symptoms, d...
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Concussion Recovery and Return to Play - PediaCast 501 from 2021-09-02T16:06:55
Just in time for fall sports, Dr Steven Cuff and Ashley Davidson visit the studio for a chat on concussion recovery and return to play. We explore symptoms, diagnosis and treatment… and guidelines ...
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Best of PediaCast: Food Ingredients, Vaccine War, Seizures in Kids - PediaCast 500 from 2021-08-25T11:12:40
PediaCast celebrates our 500th episode with a special “best of” edition of the podcast. Tune in as we dig into the archive and bring you interviews on food ingredients, the vaccine war and seizures...
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Helping Kids and Teens through the School Year - PediaCast 499 from 2021-08-19T13:59:44
Dr Parker Huston visits the studio as we consider the new school year’s impact on mental health. In a normal year, anxiety is common when classes resume. Add in a pandemic, and things are tougher s...
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Golf Medicine - PediaCast 498 from 2021-08-11T15:57:20
Dr Drew Duerson and Shaun Coffman visit the studio as we consider golf medicine. The precise, repetitive, high-energy nature of the golf swing translates to a sport that is difficult and prone to i...
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Summer Poison - PediaCast 497 from 2021-08-04T16:13:37
Dr Ally Funk visits the studio as we consider summer poison. Washing the car, gardening, pool maintenance, backyard barbeques and a hike in the woods all pose danger for young kids. We explore the ...
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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics - PediaCast 496 from 2021-07-28T16:16:45
Dr Jonathan Napolitano and Ashley Davidson visit the studio as we consider the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. We explore the impact of a pandemic on athlete training and performance…...
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Hunger and Food Insecurity... in America - PediaCast 495 from 2021-07-08T06:43:02
Dr Emily Decker and Dr Millie Dolce visit the studio as we consider food insecurity. Millions of Americans lack consistent access to healthy food. We explore why it happens, the impact on children ...
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Interventional Radiology... for Kids! - PediaCast 494 from 2021-06-30T16:18:55
Dr Leah Braswell visits the studio as we consider pediatric interventional radiology. Discover the ins and outs of this fascinating field where imaging, medicine and surgery collide. Also covered: ...
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Postpartum Depression... in Dads! - PediaCast 493 from 2021-06-16T15:15:22
Dr David Levine visits the PediaCast studio as we consider postpartum depression… in dads! Depression and anxiety are common among new fathers but these conditions are often overlooked, which can i...
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Medical Clowns: Joy and Laughter Are Good Medicine - PediaCast 492 from 2021-06-02T17:20:08
Kristie Koehler Vuocolo visits the studio as we consider medical clowning and the impact of joy and laughter on childhood health and wellness. These aren’t your everyday clowns! Learn how improvisa...
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AwkTalk: Conversations on Sex and Reproductive Health - PediaCast 491 from 2021-05-26T16:52:14
Meg Kane and Sarah Saxbe visit the studio as we consider AwkTalk: a school-based program focused on sex education and reproductive health. Learn why this program is important and how kids, teens an...
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Your Child's Breathing - PediaCast 490 from 2021-05-13T22:01:35
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel is back in the house as we explore your child’s breathing. We cover many terms and topics, including periodic breathing, respiratory distress, coughing, wheez...
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Managing Chronic Pain - PediaCast 489 from 2021-05-06T16:58:06
Dr Lindsey Vater and Dr Alex Rospert visit the studio as we explore chronic pain. Nearly one-third of children and teenagers experience pain that lasts more than three months. Discover why it happe...
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Family Finances - PediaCast 488 from 2021-04-27T16:41:34
Renee Clouser visits the studio as we explore family finances. Money management touches all aspects of life, including physical and mental health. Learn strategies for creating a budget, establishi...
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A Kid Again - PediaCast 487 from 2021-04-21T15:26
Jennifer Koma and Travis Gulling visit the studio as we explore A Kid Again. This national organization strives to “give illness a time out” by helping families who have a child with a life-threate...
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Tackling Boredom - PediaCast 486 from 2021-04-07T16:01:46
Dr Parker Huston visits the studio as we tackle boredom. A parent’s instinct may be to step in and solve their child’s boredom, but this may do more harm than good. Boredom provides a blank canvas ...
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COVID-19 Vaccines - PediaCast 485 from 2021-03-31T13:35:02
Dr David Stukus visits the studio as we explore COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about the various types, including how each one works and expected side effects. We discuss the clinical trials and FDA appr...
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Your Child's Mouth and Throat - PediaCast 484 from 2021-02-16T10:49:58
Our Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as Dr Mary Ann Abrams and Dr Alex Rakowsky explore common conditions affecting the mouth and throat. We cover choking, swallowed objects, teething, so...
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Congenital Heart Disease - PediaCast 483 from 2021-02-09T10:25:07
Dr Thomas Glenn and Tawanna Nishibayashi visit the studio as we consider congenital heart disease and its impact on children and families. You’ll hear two difficult (and inspiring) journeys through...
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Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction - PediaCast 482 from 2021-02-02T15:28:49
Dr Christopher Iobst visits the studio as we consider limb lengthening and reconstruction. This amazing subspecialty of pediatric orthopedic surgery works hard to improve the lives of children and ...
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Potty Training, Bedwetting and Other Pee&Poop Problems - PediaCast 481 from 2021-01-12T17:25:29
Dr Steve Hodges visits the studio as we explore potty training, bedwetting and other pee & poop problems. Learn the central role constipation plays and discover practical tips for helping kids. We ...
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Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants - PediaCast 480 from 2021-01-07T13:42:12
Drs Oliver Adunka, Krista Winner and Erin Stefancin visit this week as we consider the cause and impact of hearing loss. We explore services provided by audiology and speech-language pathology and ...
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Holiday Hazards - PediaCast 479 from 2020-12-09T14:29:38
Dr Alexandra Funk, director of the Central Ohio Poison Center, visits the studio as we consider holiday hazards. We identify common dangers in the home and share tips for keeping kids and families ...
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Your Child's Ears and Nose - PediaCast 478 from 2020-11-13T10:25:11
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider your child’s ears and nose. We explore swimmer’s ear, middle ear infections, ear wax, nosebleeds and little objects—like ...
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Ultrasound Technology in Sports Medicine - PediaCast 477 from 2020-11-04T16:10:38
Drs Drew Duerson and Jonathan Napolitano visit the studio as we explore the use of ultrasound technology in sports medicine. How do ultrasounds work, when are they needed and why so popular? Find o...
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Halloween Safety - PediaCast 476 from 2020-10-22T14:24:52
Halloween and trick-or-treat are just around the corner. We cover the usual safety tips… plus special considerations for celebrating the spooky holiday in the age of COVID. We hope you can join us!
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CapABLE: Supporting Families Challenged by Disabilities - PediaCast 475 from 2020-10-07T13:08:55
Champions from CapABLE visit the studio as we consider support for families challenged by disabilities. Topics include transitioning, remote home health care, self-determination and legal needs. We...
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The Impact of Climate on Child Health - PediaCast 474 from 2020-10-01T11:59:17
Leyla McCurdy and Dr Perry Sheffield visit the studio as we explore climate and its impact on child health. We discuss the importance of environmental medicine and share ways pediatricians and pare...
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ADHD in the Age of COVID - PediaCast 473 from 2020-09-23T17:37:44
Drs Ben Fields and Kelly Wesolowski visit the studio as we consider ADHD in the age of COVID. What challenges are in store for families as they encounter the new classroom, remote learning and hybr...
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Returning to Sports after COVID - PediaCast 472 from 2020-09-11T07:04:22
Drs Tom Pommering and Simon Lee visit the studio as we consider student athletes with COVID-19. What is the real risk of myocarditis? Why is this heart condition dangerous? How do we screen for it?...
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Back to School with COVID - PediaCast 471 from 2020-09-01T14:50:25
Dr Jessica Williams visits the studio as we consider the new school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore in-person vs remote learning, group activities, viral testing, quarantine, ret...
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Your Child's Eyes - PediaCast 470 from 2020-08-27T12:25:41
The Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider your child’s eyes. We explore vision screening, blocked tear ducts, lazy eye, pink eye, styes, splashes, scratches and ob...
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Solving Sleep Problems - PediaCast 469 from 2020-08-20T13:20:02
Dr Jack Stevens visits the studio as we explore the importance of sleep and offer practical solutions for common sleep problems… in babies, toddlers, children, teenagers and adults. We hope you can...
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Anxiety, Night Terrors, Stick Out Your Tongue - PediaCast 468 from 2020-08-12T13:15:29
We have a “news parents can use” edition of PediaCast for you this week as we explore childhood anxiety, night terrors and kids who stick out their tongue. We hope you can join us!
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Swimmer's Ear and Premature Babies - PediaCast 467 from 2020-07-23T13:59:41
Dr Ben Kovalcik and Dr Erica Braswell visit the studio as we discuss care of the preterm infant. We explore unique concerns and needs of these babies, including medical complications and issues rel...
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Poison Ivy and Summer Conditioning - PediaCast 466 from 2020-07-15T10:12:44
Sports Medicine experts, Dr Jim MacDonald and Kirk Sabalka, visit the studio as we consider student athletes and summer conditioning in the age of COVID. It’s also time for our yearly reminder on i...
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The Importance of Well Checks - PediaCast 465 from 2020-07-08T12:31:25
Well child checkups are important… even during a pandemic! Our Plain Language Panel returns for an insider’s look at these visits. We explore immunizations, growth and development and guidance offe...
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Racism is a Public Health Crisis - PediaCast 464 from 2020-06-24T14:33:12
Dr Jordee Wells and Dr Fareeda Haamid visit the studio as we consider racism as a public health crisis. What exactly does this mean and who suffers the consequences? How did we arrive at this momen...
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What You Need To Know About Bullying - PediaCast 463 from 2020-06-17T16:26:08
Dr Nkeiruka Orajiaka visits the studio as we consider the problem of bullying. How does it look and who is at risk? What signs point to this behavior? What are the consequences? How can we prevent ...
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How Our Immune System Works - PediaCast 462 from 2020-05-20T14:59:30
The immune system is making headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. We go beyond the headlines and provide you with a foundation of how this fascinating system works. Dr Becky Scherzer and Dr Ben P...
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Preventing Child Abuse During a Pandemic - PediaCast 461 from 2020-05-07T11:52:19
Child abuse and neglect occur even as families stay home. And yet reports of abuse are down because teachers, medical providers and community partners have less contact with the families they serve...
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Academic Fitness During a Pandemic - PediaCast 460 from 2020-04-22T16:59:14
School work and learning must go on, even during a pandemic. Our neuropsychology team visits as we explore tips, tricks and resources for parents as they partner with schools and provide additional...
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Physical Fitness During a Pandemic - PediaCast 459 from 2020-04-15T15:15:33
Physical activity and exercise are important, even during a pandemic. Our sports medicine team visits as we explore family activities, physical fitness, sports conditioning and connecting with coac...
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Mental Fitness During a Pandemic - PediaCast 458 from 2020-04-01T16:25:23
Parents and children have many feelings these days, including anxiety, anger, depression and disappointment. These are normal responses to our new reality. We explore the feelings and share practic...
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COVID-19: Our New Routine - PediaCast 457 from 2020-03-25T13:18:52
In the midst of a pandemic, life goes on. This week we discuss new routines and an important job that never stops: parenting! Dr Yolanda Evans is our guest. She is a pediatrician and mother living ...
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COVID-19: Social Distancing and Flattening the Curve - PediaCast 456 from 2020-03-19T12:07:30
Our COVID-19 coverage continues with an update on the pandemic and the important concepts of social distancing and flattening the curve. We also begin a series of check-ins with pediatricians acros...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know - PediaCast 455 from 2020-03-11T13:12:01
Everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 disease. We go beyond the headlines and dive deep, exploring the cause, transmission, symptoms, treatment, risks, complications ...
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Teens, Dating and Social Media - PediaCast 454 from 2020-02-25T12:26:33
Caitlin Tully is a Community Educator with the Center for Family Safety and Healing in Central Ohio. She visits the studio as we consider teenagers, dating and social media. How are tweens and teen...
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Supporting Kids and Adults with Down Syndrome - PediaCast 453 from 2020-02-18T15:55:13
Dr Murugu Manickam and Kari Jones visits the studio as we consider Down Syndrome. This condition impacts many families and is the leading genetic cause of learning disabilities and intellectual imp...
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Hydrocephalus: Management of a Lifelong Problem - PediaCast 452 from 2020-02-12T10:59:21
Dr Jeffrey Leonard visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider hydrocephalus and explore the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this lifelong problem. We hope you can join us!
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - PediaCast 451 from 2020-02-06T11:52:28
Dr Kate McCracken visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider polycystic ovary syndrome. This common condition is associated with obesity, infertility, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart...
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Orthodontics and Braces - PediaCast 450 from 2020-01-22T15:19:26
Dr Kara Morris visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider orthodontics and braces. We answer the questions parents and kids ask: why are braces needed? Will they hurt? How long do they last? Will b...
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Rumination Syndrome - PediaCast 449 from 2020-01-14T15:39:14
Drs Desale Yacob and Ashley Kroon Van Diest visit the studio as we explore rumination syndrome. Learn the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition and discover how it differs from...
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Colds and Flu, TV and Exercise, Suicide Prevention - PediaCast 448 from 2020-01-08T16:15:33
It’s cold and flu season! We explore these common viral infections, including the cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Less TV time and more exercise is important for families… we explain why...
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Croup and Bronchiolitis - PediaCast 447 from 2019-12-11T15:10:37
Join us as we explore two respiratory illnesses circulating in the community: croup and bronchiolitis. Discover the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and natural course of these common viral in...
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Fever, Infections and Medicine - PediaCast 446 from 2019-12-05T17:45:11
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider fever, infections and medicine. We explore best ways to take a child’s temperature and explain the cause and treatment of...
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Martial Arts&Competitive Dance - PediaCast 445 from 2019-11-12T12:50:16
The sports medicine team returns to the studio as we consider martial arts and competitive dance. We explore benefits, training, participation, injuries and rehabilitation for these increasingly po...
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Halloween Safety&Asthma Express - PediaCast 444 from 2019-10-23T15:16:59
Halloween is around the corner! This week we cover safety tips for families choosing costumes, carving pumpkins and heading outdoors for tricks and treats. Fall also brings wheezing. We consider th...
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Influenza&Flu Shots - PediaCast 443 from 2019-10-01T13:29:38
A simple flu shot can save your life! PediaCast and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention team up this week to bring you the latest information regarding influenza, including what to ...
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Communication and Support for Families with Complex Medical Conditions - PediaCast 442 from 2019-09-26T16:56:09
Over three million children in the United States are challenged by complex medical conditions. This week we discuss engagement and support between affected families and their providers. Our panel i...
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Newborn Care - PediaCast 441 from 2019-09-12T18:00:01
The Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider newborn care. We explore all things new parents need to know, including infant sleeping, feeding, growing, peeing, poppin...
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Syndromic Craniosynostosis - PediaCast 440 from 2019-08-20T14:46:23
Drs Gregory Pearson and Ibrahim Khansa visit the studio as we explore syndromic craniosynostosis. This condition impacts growth of a baby’s skull. We discuss the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, managem...
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Tooth Care for Kids and Teens - PediaCast 439 from 2019-08-15T13:50:24
Dr Janice Townsend returns to the PediaCast Studio as we conclude our dental trilogy. This week we explore tooth care for kids and teens, including brushing and flossing (of course), fluoride, cavi...
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Diabetes, Kara and the (Not So) Dire Beastie - PediaCast 438 from 2019-07-30T15:45:06
Kara & the (Not So) Dire Beastie is an animated series aimed at helping young patients and their families better understand type 1 diabetes. Series creators, Dr Angelina Bernier and Alan Caudel, vi...
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Grandparents, Nail Polish, Heroin and Driving - PediaCast 437 from 2019-07-18T14:17:03
This week we cover more news parents can use. Topics include abusive caregivers, grandparents and their dangerous drug habits, hazards of personal care products, teenage heroin use, teen suicide, d...
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Keeping Kids Safe - PediaCast 436 from 2019-07-11T17:24:47
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider keeping kids safe at home and away. We share important tips aimed at preventing broken bones, burns, choking, drowning, head injuries, ...
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Bikes&Babies, Safe Cookware, Adults with Autism - PediaCast 435 from 2019-06-27T16:00:06
This week we answer more listener questions. Topics include traveling with infants, bikes and babies, toddlers who bite, safe cookware, the meningitis B vaccine and adults with autism. Plus we’ll s...
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Athletes with Disabilities&Adaptive Sports Medicine - PediaCast 434 from 2019-06-12T12:52:18
Physical fitness and sports participation benefit everyone, including those challenged by disability. Adaptive sports medicine supports disabled athletes by anticipating need, providing help and co...
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Summer Slide and DIY Sunscreen - PediaCast 433 from 2019-05-29T12:15:07
Students lose lots of math and reading skills over the summer. We examine the summer slide and offer fun tips for keeping kids on their academic toes during the break. Then we explore sun safety, i...
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Anxiety in Children and Teenagers - PediaCast 432 from 2019-05-14T13:05:58
Dr Anna Kerlek visits the studio as we consider anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the pediatric population, affecting every age from toddlers ...
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What's Up with Measles and the MMR Vaccine? - PediaCast 431 from 2019-05-01T17:32:05
We have a measles problem in the United States with record numbers of infections and large outbreaks in five states. So, what’s up with measles and the MMR vaccine? We explore the disease, includin...
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Teenagers and the Opioid Crisis - PediaCast 430 from 2019-04-16T12:34:40
Join us for the compelling story of teenagers affected by the opioid crisis… and the adolescent medicine doctor who journeys with them on the road to recovery. We also check in with the Ohio Opioid...
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Dental Trauma and Emergency Tooth Care - PediaCast 429 from 2019-04-11T16:28:46
Dr Janice Townsend returns to the studio as we consider dental trauma and emergency tooth care. We explore common dental injuries and their treatment, including what to do when teeth are chipped, k...
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Anesthesia, Naps, Deaths and Funerals - PediaCast 428 from 2019-04-03T16:16:08
We answer more of your questions this week! Topics include behavioral concerns following anesthesia, the importance (or non-importance) of naps, helping kids process death and funerals, sternoclavi...
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Exercise-Induced Asthma - PediaCast 427 from 2019-03-26T14:30:47
Breathing problems should not keep kids and teens from playing sports! Dr Tom Pommering and Allison Strouse visit the studio as we explore best practices for identifying exercise-induced asthma, tr...
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Ear Infections and Ear Tubes; Outdoor Fun and Spring Injuries - PediaCast 426 from 2019-03-21T17:47:54
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider ear infections and ear tubes. Plus, warm weather is on the way (finally!) We have terrific ideas for outdoor fun… and tips for respondi...
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Paging Dr Google: Tips for Finding the Best Medical Information Online - PediaCast 425 from 2019-03-06T14:17:13
This week we explore tips for finding trustworthy medical information online. What is the best way to search? Which sites and social media should you visit? Who can you trust… and how do you evalua...
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Sports Physicals - PediaCast 424 from 2019-02-20T15:57:05
Dr Jim MacDonald and Dr Peter Kriz visit the PediaCast Studio as we consider the pre-participation sports physical. What makes this visit different than a well-child exam? What are the important co...
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Infant Teething and Toddler Tooth Care - PediaCast 423 from 2019-02-07T13:35:54
Dr Janice Townsend is Chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s. She joins us to answer questions about infant teething and tooth care for babies and toddlers. We explore symptom relief, brushing...
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Polar Vortex, Toddler Sleep, Baby on the Way - PediaCast 422 from 2019-01-30T14:01:14
It’s winter in Ohio and the Polar Vortex is here! This week we cover cold-weather safety, including tips for preventing, recognizing and treating frostbite and hypothermia. We also answer a pair of...
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Ibuprofen Allergy, Fever Truths and Myths - PediaCast 421 from 2019-01-16T15:34:50
This week we answer a listener question about severe ibuprofen allergy (anaphylaxis) and examine truths and myths surrounding fever. We hope you can join us!
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Feed the Baby Hummus: Parenting Practices Around the World - PediaCast 420 from 2018-12-19T16:30:28
Dr Lisa Lewis, author of Feed the Baby Hummus, visits this week as we explore parenting practices from countries and cultures around the world. We hope you can join us!
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Influencers and Worries... According to Kids! - PediaCast 419 from 2018-11-28T15:09:32
Highlights magazine returns to PediaCast to talk about their annual State of the Kid Report. This year’s focus is “the influences and worries of a generation ready to stand up and do what’s right.”...
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Antibiotic Awareness - PediaCast 418 from 2018-11-15T15:40:17
It is antibiotic awareness week! Join us as we reach into the PediaCast archive and share an interview with Dr Preeti Jaggi on antibiotic stewardship. We introduce the concept and share steps medic...
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Family Literacy&Great Books for Every Age - PediaCast 417 from 2018-10-25T18:06:04
November is Family Literacy Month! Drs Alex Rakowsky and Mary Ann Abrams visit the studio as we explore the many benefits of reading. We share tips for nurturing a kid’s love of written stories and...
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Pilonidal Disease, Infant Walkers, Teen Suicide - PediaCast 416 from 2018-10-02T15:12:15
Dr Peter Minneci visits the studio as we explore the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pilonidal disease. Also considered this week: MiraLAX and infant-walker safety, texting while driving and ...
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Benefits&Risks of Immunizations, HPV Vaccine, Meningitis Shot - PediaCast 415 from 2018-09-19T14:55:05
This week we explore the real benefits and risks of immunizations. Have your children had their HPV vaccine? (They should… and that includes your boys!) What about the meningitis shot? And how many...
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Back to School: Audience Q&A - PediaCast 414 from 2018-09-13T15:39:21
10TV’s Tracy Townsend and Dr Mike entertain back-to-school questions from our Facebook Live audience. Topics include sleep hygiene, breakfast and school lunches, after school activities, immunizati...
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West Nile Virus&Fertility Preservation - PediaCast 413 from 2018-09-05T15:52:23
Dr Leena Nahata and Stacy Whiteside visit the studio as we consider fertility preservation. Many children and teens face disease and medical treatment that affects future fertility. Find out what c...
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Baby Hearing Loss, Hand Washing, Reading Comprehension - PediaCast 412 from 2018-08-15T13:56:15
This week we answers listener questions and take a sneak peek into the future of pediatric medicine. Topics include baby hearing loss, hand-washing and family dynamics, reading comprehension, 3D-pr...
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Salmonella, Meningitis, Teenage Endometriosis - PediaCast 411 from 2018-08-08T16:30:07
Dr Leslie Appiah visits the PediaCast Studio as we explore teenage endometriosis. Discover the cause, symptoms, work-up, treatment and long-term outlook for those affected. Also reviewed this week:...
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Lawn Mowers&Clubfoot - PediaCast 410 from 2018-07-19T11:51
Dr Amanda Whitaker visits the studio as we explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a common birth defect: clubfoot. We also consider lawn mower safety with tips and best practices for trimmin...
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Fitness Facts&Ideas - PediaCast 409 from 2018-07-12T18:33:16
This week we review bicycle safety (hint: helmets are REALLY important!). Then our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider fitness facts and ideas for all ages. Whether the sun is...
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Button Batteries&Honey, Retro Toddler - PediaCast 408 from 2018-06-21T13:13:14
Dr Anne Zachry visits the studio as we explore her new book from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development. We also consider the be...
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Healthy Summer Meals - PediaCast 407 from 2018-06-13T16:24:08
Liz Weiss visits the studio as we explore healthy summer meals. Liz is a registered dietician, food blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, cookbook author and all-around family nutrition expert. We’ll consi...
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Playing it Safe in the Summer - PediaCast 406 from 2018-05-31T10:39:10
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we explore summer safety. Dr Alex Rakowsky and Dr Mary Ann Abrams share plenty of tips for keeping your kids injury-free this warm-we...
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If You Dream It, You Can Do It - PediaCast 405 from 2018-05-23T18:28:57
Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Founder of Her Universe (makers of Star Wars apparel for fangirls), joins us in the studio to talk about making your dreams co...
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Self-Care&Wellness for Moms - PediaCast 404 from 2018-05-17T13:21:59
Dayna Kurtz, author of Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom, joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to explore self-care and wellness for moms. We hope you can join us!
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Measles, Junk Food, Depression - PediaCast 403 from 2018-05-02T14:46:36
This week we cover more news parents can use! Topics include screen-free week; the impact of motherly depression on her child’s IQ; liquid nicotine and e-cigarette safety; protecting children from ...
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Transitioning Your Teenager to Young Adulthood - PediaCast 402 from 2018-04-26T16:34:33
This week we consider the transition of teenagers to young adulthood. It’s important to start early and gradually encourage participation, critical thinking and responsibility. Clinical social work...
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Pants-Wetting, Meat-Eating, Floor-Scooting, Doctor-Choosing - PediaCast 401 from 2018-04-17T15:49:05
We answer more of YOUR questions this week! Topics include toddler urinary accidents during the day, meat consumption in young kids, crawling and scooting instead of walking, and choosing the right...
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Fatherly Stress, Hoverboards, Teen Drivers - PediaCast 400 from 2018-04-10T15:09:23
This week we explore more news parents can use! Topics include fatherly stress at the time of conception, safe infant sleep in the care of babysitters, hoverboard hazards, vaccination rates in thos...
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Parenting with Science - PediaCast 399 from 2018-03-07T15:14:46
Tracy Cutchlow visits the studio to talk about her book Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Discover evidence-based recommendations on a variety of topics, including sleep, ...
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Rare Genetic Diseases - PediaCast 398 from 2018-02-28T10:20:49
Join us for a look at rare genetic diseases. One or another of these conditions affects 30 million Americans, which means taken as a whole, they aren’t really rare! Dan Koboldt (principal investiga...
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Wintertime Blues - PediaCast 397 from 2018-02-15T17:20:31
Our “Pediatrics in Plain Language” panel returns to the studio as we explore the wintertime blues. We consider some reasons for “feeling down” this time of year, including decreased sunlight and ph...
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Red Blood Cells&Rocket Launches - PediaCast 396 from 2018-02-08T14:13:12
This week we answer your questions about laryngomalacia, noise sensitivity and G6PD deficiency. We also consider the recent test flight of Falcon Heavy and how watching a rocket launch can ignite a...
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Babysitting, Smartphones, Social Media and Happiness - PediaCast 395 from 2018-01-31T16:13:33
Dr Sara Ross, medical director of Safe Sitter, visits the studio to talk about babysitting classes teens can take to improve safety, skills and confidence. We also consider smartphones, social medi...
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Toddler Tantrums, Eye Injuries, Childhood Mortality - PediaCast 394 from 2018-01-18T16:35:33
Dr Brandy Hunt visits the studio this week to talk about toddler temper tantrums. We also consider influenza, eye injuries from non-powder guns, bariatric surgery and heart health, child mortality ...
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Solid Foods, Window Blinds, Genetic Counseling - PediaCast 393 from 2018-01-11T13:47:28
More News Parents Can Use this week as we cover starting solid foods for babies, window-blind safety, anxiety with chronic medical conditions, and the ins and outs of genetic counseling. We hope yo...
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Hypothermia, Frostbite, Basketball Injuries - PediaCast 392 from 2018-01-03T13:44:36
Winter has arrived! This week, we describe warning signs for hypothermia and frostbite and provide tips on keeping kids safe when the temperature drops. The sports medicine team also visits the stu...
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Meet the Pharmacist&Giving Kids Medicine - PediaCast 391 from 2017-12-20T10:33:29
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we meet the pharmacist and provide helpful hints on giving medicine… to kids! We’ll explore the role of the pharmacist and consider questions you should ask ...
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Coco&Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures - PediaCast 390 from 2017-12-13T15:59:37
A trio of specialists visit the PediaCast Studio to discuss psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Listen as we explore the presentation, work-up, treatment and long-term outlook for patients and fami...
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Kindness... According to Kids! - PediaCast 389 from 2017-11-13T10:46:21
It’s World Kindness Day! We are joined by editor-in-chief of Highlights for Children, Christine French Cully, to talk about the state of kindness… according to kids. Harvard developmental psycholog...
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Bee Stings, Emergency Care, Influenza - PediaCast 388 from 2017-10-18T10:18:57
This week we explore why bees are more aggressive in the fall and how to prevent and treat their stings. We also cover emergency care for kids. When should you call 911? And does your child need an...
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Food as Medicine - PediaCast 387 from 2017-10-11T14:29:50
This week we consider food as medicine. We’ll start with the basics of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. How are they beneficial? When and why are they dangerous? Then we’ll explore the use of food...
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Top 10 Pediatric Symptoms - PediaCast 386 from 2017-09-13T14:44:58
Join us as we examine the top 10 pediatric symptoms. We consider possible causes, let you know when to worry and explore how providers determine a diagnosis and plan treatment. Are you ready for th...
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Breakfast&Sports Nutrition - PediaCast 385 from 2017-09-06T15:27:39
Sports nutrition expert, Jessica Buschmann, joins me in the studio as we consider breakfast and food as fuel for student athletes. We discuss meals, snacks, supplements and hydration. You’ll hear t...
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - PediaCast 384 from 2017-08-23T10:31:13
Drs Kimberly Wolf, Jen Bryant and Frances Comer stop by the PediaCast Studio to talk about osteopathic manipulative medicine. We explore the differences (and similarities) between MDs and DOs and c...
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The Importance of Recess - PediaCast 383 from 2017-08-16T10:32:37
Michelle Carter, Senior Program Manager for SHAPE America, joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast studio to talk about the importance of recess! We consider health, development and academic benefits of rec...
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The Do Nothing Summer - PediaCast 382 from 2017-07-26T14:51:37
Pam Lobley joins Dr Mike on PediaCast. She is author of the book Why Can’t We just Play: What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy. We discuss the benefits, logistics and impact of pulli...
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Sun Safety&Brachial Plexus Injuries - PediaCast 381 from 2017-07-19T10:59:08
We begin this week with important reminders on sun safety. Then, Dr Kim Bjorklund stops by to talk about brachial plexus injuries and their treatment. These injuries affect children of all ages, fr...
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Drowning, Story Time, Dosing Errors - PediaCast 380 from 2017-07-12T12:50:26
This week we cover more pediatric news! Topics include drowning, colic and love, story time strategies, inactive teenagers, smartphones & parenting, lawn mower injuries and medication dosing errors...
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Hemophilia&Baby Sleep - PediaCast 379 from 2017-06-21T11:05:26
Dr Amy Dunn and members of the Homecare Factor Team visit the PediaCast Studio to talk about hemophilia. We explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of this bleeding disorder and highlight the ch...
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Looking Out For Number Two - PediaCast 378 from 2017-06-08T10:52:35
Dr Bryan Vartabedian (Texas Children’s Hospital) joins us to talk about his new book, Looking Out for Number Two: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Poo, Gas and Other Things That Come Out of Your Baby...
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Kinship Foster Care - PediaCast 377 from 2017-05-31T11:47:38
Dr David Rubin, founding co-director of the PolicyLab at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about kinship foster care. Millions of children have spe...
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Lunch&Recess, Mobile Health Apps, Homeoprophylaxis - PediaCast 376 from 2017-05-10T10:50:20
More pediatric news and answers to YOUR questions this week. Topics include kids seeing everything, best practices for lunch and recess, mobile health apps, homeoprophylaxis as an alternative to im...
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Scoliosis&EOS Imaging - PediaCast 375 from 2017-05-03T11:15:21
Dr Walter Samora joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about scoliosis. What causes this common condition? What symptoms result? How is it diagnosed and treated? Then we’ll explore the emer...
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Flame Retardants, Throwing Injuries, Alice in Wonderland - PediaCast 374 from 2017-04-26T12:24:54
We have lots coming your way this week! Our news segment covers the relationship between pets, allergies, obesity and the microbiome. We also consider flame retardants & behavior and the ideal star...
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Infant Feeding Problems - PediaCast 373 from 2017-04-19T12:27:06
Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about neonatal and infant feeding problems. We consider common causes, diagnostic tests and evidence-based treatment strategies. Learn a...
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Seizure Action Plan! - PediaCast 372 from 2017-03-29T10:25:08
Dr Dara Albert stops by the PediaCast Studio to remind us of the ins and outs of epilepsy, including types of seizures, methods of diagnosis, management options and seizure prevention. She also int...
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Flag Football, Swimming Lessons, Color Blindness - PediaCast 371 from 2017-03-22T13:25:20
We have a big show for you this week! Pediatric news covers cat ownership & mental health, congenital heart disease & school performance, and flag football injuries. Then Lisa Armitage stops by the...
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Tongue Tie, Nosebleeds, Reading Skills - PediaCast 370 from 2017-03-08T10:35:42
This week we answer more of your questions! Topics include tongue tie & breastfeeding, enlarged adenoids and frequent nosebleeds. Then Dr Colleen Carroll joins us with tips on stimulating a child’s...
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Picky Eaters&Pet Medication - PediaCast 369 from 2017-02-22T16:13:26
Dr Lauren Garbacz visits the PediaCast Studio as we talk about picky eaters and other common feeding problems. When is picky eating a concern? How should parents engage their picky eater? And where...
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Abnormal Baby Heads - PediaCast 368 from 2017-02-08T10:45:49
Dr Gregory Pearson stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about abnormalities of the infant head. We consider microcephaly and macrocephaly, along with the diagnosis and management of positional pla...
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Teenage Attitude&Early Peanut Introduction - PediaCast 367 from 2017-02-01T14:24:51
We have two guests for you this week: Dr Jennifer Freed is a clinical psychologist from Santa Barbara, California who co-founded a successful school-based teen program known as Attitude. Harmony. A...
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Whole Grapes, Autism, Marijuana Smoke - PediaCast 366 from 2017-01-18T13:38:08
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another round of pediatric news! This week we consider the danger of whole grapes, fasting as a cancer treatment, a cause of autism, reducing the pain of ba...
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Potty Training, Sports Drinks, Hearing Loss - PediaCast 365 from 2017-01-11T12:48:04
This week we answer YOUR questions. Topics include distracted drivers, early potty training, Tdap for adults, homemade sports drinks, ADHD behavior and conductive hearing loss. We hope you can join...
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Ankle Injuries - PediaCast 364 from 2017-01-04T14:45:16
The Sports Medicine Team returns to the Pediacast Studio to talk about ankle injuries. We explore why the ankle is easily injured and discuss strategies for prevention in basketball players, dancer...
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Infant Teething, Whole Milk, Scouts&Guides - PediaCast 363 from 2016-12-14T10:22:39
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for our final show of 2016. This week we cover more news parents can use. Topics include lying on your back during pregnancy, infant teething, making the switch...
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Toxic Stress&Concussion Update - PediaCast 362 from 2016-12-07T13:38:57
This week we consider communication strategies for helping kids deal with toxic stress. We also cover concussions with Dr Kevin Walter, a concussion expert from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin...
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Tip-Overs&Falls - PediaCast 361 from 2016-11-30T09:29:16
Dr Lara McKenzie stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about indoor safety related to tip-overs and falls. We discuss the dangers of TVs and furniture, high chairs, bunk beds, stairs, baby gates an...
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School-Based Asthma Therapy - PediaCast 360 from 2016-11-23T11:28:40
This week we review asthma (definition, cause, diagnosis, treatment, prevention) and explore the details of a unique school-based asthma therapy program (SBAT). Studio guests include Dr Beth Allen ...
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AAP National Conference 2016 - part 3 - PediaCast 359 from 2016-11-09T13:52:03
Join us for our final installment of interviews with pediatricians across the country at the 2016 AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco! Topics include HPV vaccine, safe infant sl...
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AAP National Conference 2016 - part 2 - PediaCast 358 from 2016-11-02T13:17:23
We’re back with more interviews with pediatricians across the country at the 2016 AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco. This week we cover toxic stress and resiliency, pediatric ...
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AAP National Conference 2016 - part 1 - PediaCast 357 from 2016-10-26T16:41:15
This week we talk to pediatricians from across the country as we podcast from the floor of the 2016 AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco! Topics include the medical home, Baby 41...
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Thirty-One Gifts&Girls Take Flight - PediaCast 356 from 2016-10-19T14:15:53
Today we consider Girls Take Flight, a partnership between Thirty-One Gifts and Nationwide Children’s. The goal of the program is to raise awareness—and funding—in support of behavioral and mental ...
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Fantasy Play, RSV, Room Scents - PediaCast 355 from 2016-10-12T10:51:52
We have a big show for you this week! We start with pediatric news: fantasy play & creative thinking, the effect of diet on reading skills, and the persistence of ADHD into adulthood. And then an i...
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The Athlete's Foot&Health Literacy - PediaCast 354 from 2016-10-05T13:41:40
October is Health Literacy Month! What exactly is health literacy and why is it important? Dr Mary Ann Abrams and Dr Alex Rakowsky stop by the studio to share their experience and perspective. The ...
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Sick Kids&Child Care, Neck Injuries - PediaCast 353 from 2016-09-14T12:57:54
We have two interviews for you this week. Dr Andy Hashikawa joins us for a discussion on sick kids and child care. Where can providers and parents find guidelines on keeping kids home? And how well...
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Childhood Vaccines - part 2 - PediaCast 352 from 2016-09-07T12:42:52
Dr Michael Brady returns to the PediaCast Studio for part 2 of our discussion on childhood vaccines. Today we cover Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal and HP...
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Childhood Vaccines - part 1 - PediaCast 351 from 2016-08-31T13:55:54
Dr Michael Brady joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a two-part series on childhood vaccines. Today we cover Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib, Polio, Rotavirus and the Pneumoc...
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Cutting&Self-Harm - PediaCast 350 from 2016-08-24T12:33:46
Dr Raymond Troy visits Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about cutting and other forms of self-harm. We discuss reasons teenagers injure themselves, along with risk factors and associated men...
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10 YEARS, Insect Bites, Parenting Books - PediaCast 349 from 2016-07-19T13:35:20
PediaCast celebrates TEN YEARS of podcasts for parents! We mark the anniversary by answering more of your questions. Topics include insect bites, home wound care, and the best parenting books on th...
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Water Safety - PediaCast 348 from 2016-07-13T14:25:25
Dr Lara McKenzie stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about water safety. We discuss creating and maintaining a safe swim environment, pool rules and supervision tips. Also covered: hot tub and ba...
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Mealtime&Playtime, Pastoral Care, C-Sections&Allergies - PediaCast 347 from 2016-07-06T14:15:27
We have lots of guests in the PediaCast Studio this week! Dr Amy Sternstein and Dr Liz Zmuda stop by to talk about Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime. The Reverend Susan Kyser discusses the Pastora...
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Full Moon, Taxi Rides, Preventing Cavities - PediaCast 346 from 2016-06-22T10:12:47
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use! This week we cover Zofran & birth defects, swaddling babies & sudden death (SIDS), the full moon’s effect on behavior, taxi and U...
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Cry It Out, Cuts&Scrapes, Herpes or Hand Foot Mouth - PediaCast 345 from 2016-06-15T14:01:23
We are back with more news parents can use! This week we explore smoking & schizophrenia, techniques for helping babies sleep at night, and the effect early walking has on bone strength. Dr Michael...
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Autism, Poison Safety, ADHD Meds - PediaCast 344 from 2016-04-18T09:55:56
Dr Lara McKenzie visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about poison safety. Pediatric news this week covers autism & eye gazing, exercise in the womb and declining rates of ear infections. We also an...
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Cough Medicine, Younger Siblings, Residency Training - PediaCast 343 from 2016-04-13T13:49:41
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents (and Providers) Can Use! This week we cover Zika Virus and Microcephaly (with a research update!), allergy risk based on season of birth, ...
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Video Games, Diaper Rash, Baby Bottles - PediaCast 342 from 2016-03-30T13:47:39
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use! This week we cover ADHD & school entry age, video games & intellectual ability, and substance abuse prevention in young children....
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Lawn Mowers, Bedwetting, Guillain-Barre Syndrome - PediaCast 341 from 2016-03-23T14:05:30
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. This week we cover lawn mower safety, bacterial capsules, and teenage drinking. Dr Tabitha Jones-McKnight stops by to talk about ...
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School Performance, Brain Tumors, W-Sitting - PediaCast 340 from 2016-03-02T12:40:03
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a Zika Virus update and more News Parents Can Use. This week we consider how parental depression, bed time, and text messaging affect school grades. Dr Jona...
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Chronic Fatigue, Palliative Care, ADHD&Tics - PediaCast 339 from 2016-02-10T15:01:59
Join Dr Mike for another edition of PediaCast! This week we cover chronic fatigue syndrome, tackle parental debt, and explore the benefits of water coolers in the school cafeteria. Dr Lisa Humphrey...
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Concussion, CAP4Kids, Zika Virus - PediaCast 338 from 2016-02-03T15:00:16
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as our sports medicine team drops in for an update on concussion. The CAP4Kids crew also stop by to fill us in on their important program, which features hundre...
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The Intuitive Parent - PediaCast 337 from 2016-01-20T13:24:34
Dr Stephen Camarata from Vanderbilt joins Dr Mike for a discussion on parental instinct and child development. We also cover chewing speed and the role it plays in weight gain, killing bacteria… wi...
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Formula Intolerance, Fire Safety, Syrian Refugees - PediaCast 336 from 2016-01-13T13:37:15
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a look at the latest research on formula intolerance. Does switching formula help fussy babies? We’ll take a look. Next up, Dr Lara McKenzie stops by the st...
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Listener Question Marathon part 2 - PediaCast 335 from 2015-12-17T11:50:44
PediaCast ends the year with a bang with questions from listeners throughout the United States and around the world! Join us for part 2 of our end-of-the-year Listener Question Marathon. Topics inc...
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Listener Question Marathon part 1 - PediaCast 334 from 2015-12-11T18:20:24
PediaCast ends the year with a bang with questions from listeners throughout the United States and around the world! Join us for part 1 of our end-of-the-year Listener Question Marathon. Topics inc...
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Family Safety&Healing - PediaCast 333 from 2015-11-18T14:24:20
Dr Jennifer Tscholl, Diane Lampkins and Cathy Davis stop by the PediaCast Studio to talk about the important work at The Center For Family Safety and Healing. Hear about the Center’s Where’s The Li...
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The Sports Medicine Team - PediaCast 332 from 2015-11-05T15:04:39
Guest Host Dr Eric Bowman joins Dr Mike, along with Dr James MacDonald and Athletic Trainer Gail Swisher. Our topic this week is the Sports Medicine Team. Who are the folks who care for your kids o...
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Talking To Children&Teens About Sex - PediaCast 331 from 2015-10-28T14:43:38
Dr Elise Berlan and Dr Wendy Anderson-Willis join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on talking with kids and teens about sex. When should these talks begin? What constitutes “THE TAL...
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Screen Time, Bullying, Zip Lines - PediaCast 330 from 2015-10-21T14:25:49
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another round of News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include an update on screen time recommendations, gut bacteria & asthma, treating Tourette syndrom...
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The Vaccine War - PediaCast 329 from 2015-10-14T10:52:40
New York Times Best-Selling author and investigative journalist, Seth Mnookin, drops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about his latest book on the vaccine-autism controversy. Hear the events that ig...
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All About MRSA - PediaCast 328 from 2015-10-07T10:42:57
Dr Sheldon Kaplan (from Texas Children’s Hospital) and Dr Bill Barson joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We discuss the emergenc...
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Scabies, Laughing Gas, Spinach Popsicles - PediaCast 327 from 2015-09-02T13:38:15
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more Answers to Listener Questions. This week’s topics include scabies, emotional support during a hospital stay, painful swallowing, nitrous oxide for dent...
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Picky Eaters, Joking&Pretending, Engaged Fathers - PediaCast 326 from 2015-08-26T10:08:13
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use! This week’s topics include picky eaters, happy kids, joking & pretending, antibiotics & juvenile arthritis, involved fathers and ...
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Sports Nutrition - PediaCast 325 from 2015-08-05T13:36:32
Welcome to another sports medicine edition of PediaCast. Dr Eric Bowman joins Dr Mike as Co-Host along with guest Jessica Buschmann, clinical dietician with sports medicine. Our topic is sports nut...
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Baby Names, Child Abuse, Vitamins, Sniff Test - PediaCast 324 from 2015-07-29T10:46:30
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include baby names, child abuse & skeletal surveys, Vitamins D & K, parents & vaccines, marijuana & advertisin...
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Baby Problems - PediaCast 323 from 2015-07-15T12:48:07
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as he answers listener questions on a variety of common (and not-so-common) baby problems. Topics include craniosynostosis, duodenal atresia, malrotation with m...
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Poison Ivy, Tick Bites, Sunburn - PediaCast 322 from 2015-06-24T16:48:42
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for three important summertime topics: poison ivy, tick bites and sunburns. We dive into the science of each and cover treatment options and prevention strategi...
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Caring Environment, Creative Play, Healthy Food - PediaCast 321 from 2015-06-17T12:58:29
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for details on the Ohio AAP’s Good4Growth Program. Melanie Farkas, Dr Robert Murray and Dr Jessica Foster stop by to tell us how the program emphasizes a caring...
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BPA, Head Lice, Teen Driving - PediaCast 320 from 2015-06-03T12:10:12
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include a new study on MMR and autism, sleep safety in car seats and infant carriers, an update on BPA in plas...
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Erythema Multiforme&Electromagnetic Waves - PediaCast 319 from 2015-05-27T10:39
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week’s topics include erythema multiforme, acne and Accutane, baby yoga, infant development, sitting positions, dou...
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Rugby, Rowing, Dancing, Running – PediaCast 318 from 2015-05-20T10:45
We are honored to have “Mr Sports Medicine,” Dr Lyle Micheli (from Boston Children’s), in the PediaCast Studio today. He joins Dr Mike and Dr James MacDonald for a conversation on the history of sp...
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Nurse Practitioners – PediaCast 317 from 2015-05-06T11:10
Welcome to Nurses Week 2015! Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we explore the important role nurse practitioners play in the delivery of pediatric healthcare. We also cover nurse practitioner...
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Back Pain in Student Athletes - PediaCast 316 from 2015-04-29T09:44
Welcome to a special sports medicine edition of PediaCast! Dr Eric Bowman joins Dr Mike as Co-Host, along with guests Dr Emily Stuart and Dr Kimberly Wolf. Together they discuss back pain and its e...
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Teen Suicide - PediaCast 315 from 2015-04-15T09:54
This week, Dr Mike takes a comprehensive look at Teen Suicide. We discuss the scope of the problem, risk factors, warning signs, prevention strategies, treatment options, long-term outlook for suic...
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Chefs, Sharenting, Medical Marijuana - PediaCast 314 from 2015-04-08T09:54
Join Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include the School Breakfast Program, chefs in school, diagnosing prematurity with a mobile app, sharenting (n...
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Narcissists, Sex Education, E-Cigarettes - PediaCast 313 from 2015-04-01T09:54
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include raising little narcissists, divorce & obesity, sex education, pre-teen depression, smoki...
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Nursemaid's Elbow, Febrile Seizures, Sever's Disease - PediaCast 312 from 2015-03-25T09:55
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions! This week’s topics include nursemaid’s elbow, febrile seizures and Sever’s Disease.
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Juvenile Arthritis - PediaCast 311 from 2015-03-18T10:11
Dr Charles Spencer joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Learn the ins and outs of this tricky disease, including common presentations, diagnosis,...
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Music Therapy - PediaCast 310 from 2015-03-04T10:11
Dr Mike is joined in the PediaCast Studio by three music therapists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: Jennifer Yurkovich, Sarah Groh and Lelia Emery. Learn about their role in helping sick kids an...
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Napping, Pizza, Carbon Monoxide - PediaCast 309 from 2015-02-18T10:11
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. This week’s topics include eating fish while pregnant, napping & memory, re-evaluating screen time, the problem with pizza, celia...
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Acting Out, Au Pairs, Rolandic Epilepsy - PediaCast 308 from 2015-02-12T10:11
Join Dr Mike for more answers to listener questions! This week’s topics include measles, breastfeeding & medications, acting out, sensitive kids, infant care resources, Au Pairs and immunizations, ...
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease - PediaCast 307 from 2015-02-04T10:11
Dr Curt Daniels joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on Adult Congenital Heart Disease. As surgical and medical outcomes improve for children born with congenital heart defects, m...
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Common Cold, Concussions, Toy Safety - PediaCast 306 from 2015-01-21T10:18
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for our inaugural show of 2015! Topics include asthma & bed-sharing, common cold & cold weather, concussion laws and concussion recovery, text reminders for flu...
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Infant Fever - PediaCast 305 from 2014-12-17T10:18
Dr Dan Cohen and Dr Prashant Mahajan join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss traditional and emerging technologies in the evaluation and management of young infants with fever. We’ll answer...
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Intelligence, Power Lines, Laundry Pods - PediaCast 304 from 2014-12-10T10:18
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. This week’s topics: parenting skills & intelligence, emergency epinephrine at school, a coat of armor for button batteries, power...
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Doctors Teaching Doctors - PediaCast 303 from 2014-11-19T10:18
Dr Donna Caniano joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about faculty development and doctors teaching doctors. Topics include medical mentorship, physician networking and keeping current, m...
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Infant Mortality, SIDS, Safe Sleep - PediaCast 302 from 2014-11-12T10:18
Dr Jaime Macklin joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about infant mortality, sudden infant death syndrome and safe sleep. How does Ohio stack up with the rest of the Nation? How does the ...
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Ebola, Antibiotic Stewardship, Frozen Poop - PediaCast 301 from 2014-11-05T10:18
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. This week’s topics include Ebola Virus Disease, pneumococcal vaccine, antibiotic stewardship, sore throats and bronchitis, colleg...
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech - PediaCast 300 from 2014-10-29T10:18
Mary Cousino, a speech and language pathologist at Nationwide Children’s, drops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Childhood Apraxia of Speech. We discuss the cause, diagnosis and treatment of t...
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Scoliosis - PediaCast 299 from 2014-10-22T10:18
Dr Allan Beebe joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss the nuts and bolts of scoliosis. We cover the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and long-term outlook for kids an...
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Essential Oils, Anemia, Teething Pain - PediaCast 298 from 2014-10-15T10:18
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions! This week’s topics: essential oils, abnormal blood work, anemia, influenza & flu vaccine, and teething pain.
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New U, Play Strong, Ounce of Prevention - PediaCast 297 from 2014-10-08T10:18
Dr Stacy Fischer, Dr Amy Sternstein and Certified Athletic Trainer, Travis Gallagher join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a round-table discussion on the prevention and management of childhood ...
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Enterovirus D68, School Lunch, Soda Tax – PediaCast 296 from 2014-09-24T12:16
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. This week’s topics include breakfast & type II diabetes, nutritional value of packed lunches, family meals & cyberbullying, soda ...
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Asthma&Mobile Technology II – PediaCast 295 from 2014-09-10T12:16
Dr David Stukus and Dr Nabeel Farooqui join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about asthma and mobile technology. In addition to the cause, diagnosis and treatment of asthma, we’ll discuss ho...
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Vending Machines, Video Games, Schoolyards – PediaCast 294 from 2014-09-03T12:18
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more news parents can use. Topics include premature babies & brain growth, healthy snacks & vending machines, video games – good news & bad news, schoolyard...
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Milk, Pregnancy Spacing, Psoriasis – PediaCast 293 from 2014-08-27T12:16
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more Answers to Listener Questions! This week’s topics include milk consumption (which type and how much?), pregnancy spacing, immunizations (how many are t...
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Constipation – PediaCast 292 from 2014-07-30T12:16
Dr Steven Ciciora joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a candid look at constipation. We cover all aspects of this common condition, including the definition, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, c...
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Indoor Tanning, Parents&Friends, Redesigned Well-Checks – PediaCast 291 from 2014-07-09T12:19
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use! Topics include indoor tanning & skin cancer, diagnosing genetic disorders by photograph, parents & friends, the benefit of moral ...
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Child Life – PediaCast 290 from 2014-06-25T12:16
Join Dr Mike, Danielle Behnke, and Elizabeth Pastorek for a round-table discussion on the Child Life Program at Nationwide Children’s. We cover the goals of the program, the role of the child life ...
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Speech Disorders – Nasal Speech&Velopharyngeal Dysfunction – PediaCast 289 from 2014-06-11T12:16
Dr Adriane Baylis joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on nasal speech, resonance speech disorders and velopharyngeal dysfunction. These may sound like confusing terms, but we’ll ...
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Growth Charts, Sinus Infections, Game Night – PediaCast 288 from 2014-06-04T12:16
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week’s topics include growth charts, nitrates in baby food, sinus infections, leg bumps, family game night, and bab...
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Hirschsprung Disease – PediaCast 287 from 2014-05-21T12:16
Dr Marc Levitt joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at Hirschsprung Disease. We talk cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, long-term outlook and the latest...
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