Yearly Archives: 2017
Sun Safety & Brachial Plexus Injuries – PediaCast 381
Show Notes Description 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, from newborn babies through high […]
Drowning, Story Time, Dosing Errors – PediaCast 380
Show Notes Description 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. We hope you can join us! Topics Drowning Colic […]
Hemophilia & Baby Sleep – PediaCast 379
Show Notes Description 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 challenges these families face. We […]
Looking Out For Number Two – PediaCast 378
Show Notes Description 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. The title […]
Kinship Foster Care – PediaCast 377
Show Notes Description 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 spent time living with extended relatives. We’ll talk […]
Lunch & Recess, Mobile Health Apps, Homeoprophylaxis – PediaCast 376
Show Notes Description 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 immunizations, Hirschsprung disease and safe baby sleep that […]
Scoliosis & EOS Imaging – PediaCast 375
Show Notes Description 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 emerging technology of EOS imaging, […]
Flame Retardants, Throwing Injuries, Alice in Wonderland – PediaCast 374
Show Notes Description 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 start time for school. Then, Dr […]
Infant Feeding Problems – PediaCast 373
Show Notes Description 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 about abnormal swallowing, reflux and GI motility issues… in babies. […]
Seizure Action Plan! – PediaCast 372
Show Notes Description 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 introduces the concept of the […]
