Author Archives: Dr. Mike

Hand Gel Abuse, Reye’s Syndrome and Artificial Sweeteners – PediaCast 211

Join us in the PediaCast Studio as Dr Mike covers the latest pediatric news and answers listener questions. Topics this week include teens getting drunk from hand sanitizer, sippy cup dangers, a new use for an old antibiotic, math skills and medication errors, aspirin and Reye’s Syndrome, and an update on cell phones and driving. [...]

Summer Safety – PediaCast 210

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Sarah Denny as they discuss the best ways to keep kids safe this summer. Each year, nearly 10,000 American families experience the loss of a child due to an accidental injury. From bicycles to swimming pools and playgrounds to trampolines, we share important tips on making the most of [...]

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care – PediaCast 209

Dr Dan Cohen and Fire Chief Steve Shaner join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss pre-hospital emergency care. Over 30 million kids seek emergency care each year in the United States. If your child has an emergency… Who should you call? Where should you go? If an ambulance comes, will it have first-responders [...]

Cancer Survivorship – PediaCast 208

Dr Laura Martin joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss cancer survivorship. More kids survive than ever before, but medical care and social support don’t stop when the cancer is gone. Listen in and discover the unique life-long needs of childhood cancer survivors! Guest Dr Laura Martin Pediatric Hematologist / Oncologist Nationwide Children’s [...]

Concierge Medicine, Research Round-Up, Whooping Cough – PediaCast 207

Join Dr Mike this week in the PediaCast Studio as we add to our popular research round-up by shedding new light on old asthma and dehydration recommendations. Plus, tips for reducing the spread of MRSA in your home, concierge health care, and a new strain of whooping cough infecting thousands of kids in Australia.  Topics [...]

Synthetic Marijuana, Driveway Sealcoat and Tiny Tim – Pediacast 206

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as he covers News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include the cinnamon challenge, synthetic marijuana (Blaze, Spice, K2), passive smoke exposure, successful diets for obese kids, and nitric oxide therapy for preemies. Plus, the dangers of driveway sealcoat and Tiny Tim’s medical diagnosis… It’s all right here—on [...]

Academic Success, Sleepwalking and Healthy Snacks – PediaCast 205

Join Dr Mike for this weeks edition of PediaCast as we cover news parents can use and answer more of your questions. Topics include the effect of artificial womb sounds on pre-term babies, stair-related injuries, academic success, labial adhesions, sleep walking, meningitis, and healthy snacks. Don’t forget: if you have a question or topic idea, [...]

Children’s on Quality MashUp – PediaCast 204

Join us for Nationwide Children’s first ever podcasting MashUp! Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Rick McClead take turns in the studio hot seat, candidly discussing PediaCast and Children’s on Quality. Learn how each physician began his podcasting journey and discover more about each show. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! Topics Children's [...]

Kawasaki Disease – PediaCast 203

Dr Preeti Jaggi and Dr John Kovalchin join Dr Mike Patrick in the PediaCast Studio to discuss Kawasaki Disease. We cover the who, what, why and how of this interesting disease, from its probable infectious beginnings and characteristic presentation to potential heart damage and long-term follow-up. Whether your child has experienced Kawasaki Disease first hand [...]

Colic, Underage Drinking, Mercury Exposure – PediaCast 202

We have lots of great information coming your way today! Topics include recalls of Infant Tylenol and Tumblekins, colic and its possible relationship to migraines and nicotine, lingering symptoms of concussion, underage drinking, ideas to lessen the stress of moving to a new city, ear infections and ear tubes, and reactive airway disease. Plus Dr [...]