Yearly Archives: 2017

Meet the Pharmacist & Giving Kids Medicine – PediaCast 391

PediaCast / No Comments

Show Notes Description 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 your healthcare provider […]

Coco & Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures – PediaCast 390

PediaCast / No Comments

Show Notes Description 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 families impacted by this condition. We hope you can join […]

Kindness… According to Kids! – PediaCast 389

PediaCast / 1 Comment

Show Notes Description 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 psychologist, Dr Luba Falk Feigenberg, also stops by to […]

Bee Stings, Emergency Care, Influenza – PediaCast 388

PediaCast / 2 Comments

Show Notes Description 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 […]

Food as Medicine – PediaCast 387

PediaCast / 1 Comment

Show Notes Description 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 to prevent and […]

Top 10 Pediatric Symptoms – PediaCast 386

PediaCast / No Comments

Show Notes Description 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 the fall and […]

Breakfast & Sports Nutrition – PediaCast 385

PediaCast / 1 Comment

Show Notes Description 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 tips on helping picky eaters and others […]

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine – PediaCast 384

PediaCast / No Comments

Show Notes Description 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 consider the utility of a “hands-on” approach […]

The Importance of Recess – PediaCast 383

PediaCast / No Comments

Show Notes Description 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 recess, along with evidence-based recommendations for recess implementation. […]

The Do Nothing Summer – PediaCast 382

PediaCast / 1 Comment

Show Notes Description 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 […]