Podcasts by The MCG Pediatric Podcast

Syncope in the Pediatric Patient from 2023-11-15T03:00

Did you know around 15 to 25% of children will have at least one syncopal episode before adulthood? Join medical students Sanya Dudani and Caleb Robertson, along with Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. ...

Biliary Atresia and Considerations after the Kasai Procedure from 2023-10-15T03:00

Did you know that 80% of children with biliary atresia who undergo a Kasai procedure will still require liver transplant at some point in their life? Dr. Bade, a pediatric gastroenterologist, jo...

Salicylate Toxicity Management in Children from 2023-09-15T03:00

Did you know that salicylate containing substances alone were responsible for over 6,000 cases of pediatric poison exposures in 2020? Dr. Arden Conway, a Pediatric Critical Care Physician, joins...

Catch Up Immunizations for Children from 2023-08-15T03:00

Immunizations are a critical component of the well child management in pediatric patients, as they are responsible for the prevention of numerous serious diseases with devastating consequences e...

Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS) from 2023-07-15T03:00

Have you ever eaten something and began feeling itchiness and tingling of your lips or throat? This could be due to PFAS, which stands for Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome. PFAS is a hypersensitivit...

Nocturnal Enuresis from 2023-06-15T03:00

Nocturnal enuresis is a common problem for pediatric patients that can be quite distressing for children as well as their parents. In this episode join Madeline Snipes, a medical student at the ...

The Early Days of the Newborn Infant from 2023-05-15T03:00

Bringing home and caring for a newborn can be overwhelming for a new caregiver, but proper guidance and education in the newborn nursery can alleviate many worries… and be lifesaving! Dr. Nirupm...

Noninvasive Respiratory Support from 2023-04-15T03:00

Noninvasive respiratory support is an important modality utilized in the pediatric critical care setting to treat respiratory failure without the use of an artificial airway. On today's discussi...

Acetaminophen Toxicity from 2023-03-15T03:00

Did you know that household Tylenol is one of the most common causes of both intentional and unintentional toxicity in the pediatric population? Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, ...

Preventing Obesity Through Early Nutrition&Physical Activity from 2023-02-15T03:00

Over the past two decades the number of children with obesity has continued to rise. Obesity in childhood predisposes children to both immediate and future health risk. Dr. Rebecca Yang, a gener...

Status Epilepticus from 2023-01-15T03:00

Status Epilepticus is one of the most common pediatric neurologic emergencies and requires prompt, targeted treatment to reduce patient morbidity and mortality. On this podcast, Pediatric Critic...

Major Depressive Disorder from 2023-01-11T18:21:24

Amidst the battle of the mental health crisis, major depressive disorder stands out as an all-too-common reality for many children and adolescents, but the forces of science and medicine can sta...

Lyme Disease from 2022-12-15T03:00

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the US that can present in three different stages. Diagnosis is through a combination of a thorough history, review of systems, physical exa...

Why Colds Are Uncool for Anesthesia from 2022-11-15T03:00

Did you know that a mild respiratory infection could be the culprit of an adverse respiratory event during a patient undergoing anesthesia? Dr. Pedro Solorzano and Dr. Ana Mavarez join Krishna S...

Amblyopia from 2022-10-15T03:00

Did you know that the leading cause of monocular vision loss for people of all ages can only be prevented by intervening in early childhood? Amblyopia, or decreased vision from lack of visual st...

Amenorrhea from 2022-09-15T03:00

Did you know that menstrual abnormalities affect up to 75% of adolescent females and account for a large portion of visits to the doctor as well as for missed school? Dr. Nirupma Sharma, a pedia...

HIV PrEP from 2022-08-15T03:00

Adolescents represent a portion of the fastest growing demographic for development of sexually transmitted infection. Studies have found that STIs have some of the highest rates in individuals a...

Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy from 2022-07-15T03:00

Vaccine development is considered one of the greatest achievements of public health and medical science with millions of lives saved worldwide from many once-deadly infectious diseases.  Fortuna...

Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma from 2022-06-15T03:00

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in 2018, there were 7.8 million children evaluated nationally for child abuse. About 1700 of the cases were associated with fatalitie...

Animal and Human Bites from 2022-05-15T03:00

Did you know that there are an estimated 5 million human or animal bite wounds occur annually in the United States? Dog bite wounds are the most common, and infections rates can be as high as 50...

Failure to Thrive in Childhood from 2022-04-15T10:07:31

The commonly seen diagnosis of Failure to Thrive is an easily preventable disease state but when ignored, it can lead to serious complications. Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Kathryn McLeod joins medi...

The Limping Child from 2022-03-15T03:00

Children frequently are brought to the emergency room for difficulty walking. In some cases, the cause is easily identified, but in others, the cause can be a sign of a more serious condition.  ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder from 2022-02-15T03:00

Welcome to the MCG Pediatric Podcast! Dr. April Hartman, an associate professor of Pediatrics and the Division Chief of General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Ge...

Lead Toxicity in Children from 2022-01-15T03:00

Lead toxicity continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Children are particularly vulnerable to the potential toxicity of lead. Nicole Bisel, a medical student at the M...

Sickle Cell Disease, Part 2 from 2021-12-15T03:00

We are back with more information about Sickle Cell Disease with emphasis on adolescent health. Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical St...

Sickle Cell Disease, Part 1 from 2021-12-01T03:00

We all have heard of Sickle cell disease, but have we discussed care across the lifespan for patients with this condition? Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges...

Online Technology Use for Children from 2021-11-15T03:00

We are living in a technology saturated world as we rely on smart devices for virtual learning, entertainment, completing work, and connecting with others. But how much is too much for our child...

Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 2) from 2021-11-01T03:00

Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall

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Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 1) from 2021-10-15T03:00

Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall

Participants:

• Rachel Vaizer, MD
• Sharon Beall, MD
• Zachary Hodges, MD

Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podc...

Cystic Fibrosis- Nutrition and Exercise Considerations from 2021-09-28T03:00

Hosts:

• Medical Student: Brooke Pace Quertermous
• Faculty: Katie McKie, MD
• Faculty: Ryan Harris, Ph.D

Peer Review: Rebecca Yang, MD; Janelle McGill, MD<...

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome from 2021-09-15T03:00

Join medical student Rilee Racine and Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia discuss Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, also known as NOWS. 

After l...

Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio from 2021-09-01T03:00

Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio

Participants

• Jameson Kenerly (MS4)
• Jessica Davis, DO
• Lisa Leggio, MD
• Zachary Hodges, MD

Peer review by D...

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) with Dr. Julisa Patel from 2021-08-15T03:00

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Participants

• Christina Cho (MS3)
• Julisa Patel, MD
• Zachary Hodges, MD

Peer review by pediatric rheumatologis...

Trisomy 13&18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 2) from 2021-08-01T03:00

Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell

Participants

• Wiley and Jenny Purcell
• Zachary Hodges

All participants have no financial confli...

Trisomy 13&18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 1) from 2021-07-15T03:00

Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell

Participants

• Wiley and Jenny Purcell
• Zachary Hodges

All participants have no financial confli...

Trisomy 13&18 Cardiac Surgery with Dr. James St. Louis from 2021-07-01T03:00

Trisomy 13 & 18 Cardiac Surgery with Dr. James St. Louis

Participants:

• James St. Louis, MD
• Zachary Hodges, MD

Peer review by Dr. Pushpa Shivaram and the...

Breastfeeding from 2021-06-15T03:00

Did you know that in the U.S., only 50% of infants are being exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age or that breastmilk helps reduce the incidence of otitis media and sudden infant death syndro...

Trisomy 13&18 Ethical Considerations with Dr. Paul Mann from 2021-06-01T03:00

Trisomy 13 & 18 Ethical Considerations with Dr. Paul Mann

PARTICIPANTS:

• Paul Mann, MD
• Zachary Hodges, MD

About Our Guest:

Dr. Paul Mann is an Ass...

Congenital Hypothyroidism from 2021-05-15T03:00

TITLE: Congenital Hypothyroidism 

Last Updated: April 30, 2021 

PARTICIPANTS: 

• Host: Dr. Zachary Hodges 
• Learner: Dr. John Baek 
• Specialist: Dr. Jacqu...
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Childhood Obesity from 2021-04-15T03:33

Did you know that 1 out of 5 children in the United States ages 6 to 19 are overweight or obese?

Dr. Jamie Lawson, a Pediatric Hospitalist, joins Pediatric Resident Ashley Miller to discu...

E-cigarettes from 2021-03-15T03:00

Dr. Alice Caldwell, general pediatrician and member of the AAP Executive Committee on Tobacco Control joins pediatric resident Dr. Kate Peralta, to discuss E-cigarettes and vaping in adolescents...

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) from 2021-02-15T03:00

TITLE: Multisystem Inflammatory Disease in Children (MIS-C)

Last Updated: January 22, 2021

PARTICIPANTS:

• Hosts: Sonal Dugar, Zachary Hodges, Pushpa Shivaram, Julisa Pat...
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One Pill Can Kill from 2021-01-15T03:00

Did you know that a single tablet from the medicine cabinet or ingestion of a teaspoon of a liquid  household product can potentially cause morbidity and even death in a child? 

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IV Fluid Update from 2020-12-15T03:00

Pediatric intensivist, Dr. Will Cagle joins the show to discuss the AAP Maintenance IV fluid guidelines and considerations when choosing IV fluids for pediatric inpatients.

What do you ne...

Kawasaki Disease from 2020-12-01T03:00

Dr. Pushpa Shivaram, an assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric cardiologist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Sonal Dugar (M4) to discuss this very i...

Bronchiolitis from 2020-11-15T03:00

Dr. Reda Bassali, professor of pediatrics and pediatric hospitalist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Gavriella Mendel (M3) to discuss this very important topic in pedi...

Jude's Story&22q11 Deletion Syndrome from 2020-11-01T04:00

Dr. Charles Scarborough joins the show to discuss the story of his son Jude, and his family's experience with his son's diagnosis with 22q11 deletion syndrome. 

In addition to hearing abo...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from 2020-10-15T03:00

Dr. April Hartman, Dr. Zachary Hodges, and MS4 Rachel Vaizer join the show to discuss adverse childhood experiences and screening for them in the pediatric clinic.

What are the key questi...

Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 2) from 2020-10-01T03:00

Dr. Katie McKie, a pediatric sleep specialist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Yang to continue their discussion on sleep disorders in the pediatric populati...

Sleep Disorders in Children (Part 1) from 2020-09-15T03:00

Dr. Katie McKie, a pediatric sleep specialist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Yang on a two-part series to  discuss the diagnosis and management of sleep disor...

Sports-Related Concussions from 2020-08-20T03:00

Dr. James Crownover, an assistant professor of Primary Care Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Augusta University, joins Drs. Brynn Ehlers and Lauren Lim to discuss the ...

Respiratory Failure from 2020-08-10T03:00

Dr. Renuka Mehta, a pediatric intensivist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Drs Matthew Smith and Zac Hodges to discuss the fundamentals of respiratory failure.

What is the structu...

Abdominal Pain from 2020-08-01T03:00

Dr. Aaron Worth and Dr. Havilah Sthole join the show to discuss the essentials of evaluating the child with abdominal pain in the pediatric clinic.

What are the key questions to ask?

Teaching in the Healthcare Setting from 2020-07-15T03:00

Join pediatricians Lisa Leggio, Kathryn McLeod and Zac Hodges as they discuss the essentials of teaching in the healthcare setting.

What do you need to know before hosting a learner in th...

Sepsis from 2020-07-01T03:00

Pediatric intensivist Smitha Mathew, PICU fellow Katie Verdone and emergency physician Dan McCollum join Zac Hodges on this episode to discuss pediatric sepsis.

How do you effectively scr...

Constipation from 2020-06-15T03:00

Join general pediatrician Rebecca Yang and pediatric gastroenterologist Rami Arrouk as they discuss this common complaint in the general pediatric office.

What are the red flags on histor...

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from 2020-06-01T10:50:03

Join adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Robert Pendergast and MCG pediatric resident Dr. James Davis as they discuss Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). 

What is ...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from 2020-05-15T03:00

Join MCG pediatric intensivisit Christopher Watson, emergency physician Dan McCollum and pediatric resident Zac Hodges as they discuss the management of pediatric traumatic brain injur...

Overuse Injuries from 2020-05-01T03:00

Join pediatrician Dr. Lauren Newhall and current pediatric resident & future pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Meghan Nelson as they discuss the diagnosis and treatment of overuse injuries encountere...

Meconium Aspiration&Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) from 2020-04-15T03:00

Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at MCG and Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins host Zac Hodges to discuss a clinical approach to the undifferentiated hypoxic neonate. They also review th...

Sickle Cell Disease from 2020-04-01T03:00

Pediatric hematologist Eric Ring joins Dan McCollum and Zac Hodges to discuss what you need to know to care for many common presentations of children with sickle cell disease in the clinic or th...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) from 2020-03-15T00:00

Listen now to learn from pediatric intensivist Chris Watson and emergency physician Dan McCollum as they discuss the fundamentals and notable recent publications on the diagnosis and management ...

Febrile infants<60 days of age from 2020-02-29T21:36:38

Listen now to hear MCG pediatric hospitalist Kathryn McLeod and EM physician Dan McCollum meet with host Zac Hodges as they discuss the fundamentals and new publications surrounding the manageme...

Introduction to the MCG Pediatric Podcast from 2020-02-24T11:44:35

The department of pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia is excited to announce the MCG Pediatric Podcast, an educational podcast for pediatric healthcare providers. Join pediatric residen...