Show Notes
All About Seizures & Epilepsy – PediaCast 256
Dr Anup Patel joins Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio for a nuts and bolts approach to seizures and epilepsy. We cover the cause, diagnosis and medical management of these disorders. What should parents do when their child has a …
Pacifiers, Allergy Drops, Caffeinated Gum – PediaCast 255
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as he covers more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include tornado safety, introducing infant formula to breast fed babies, parents sucking pacifiers, allergy oral drops… instead of shots, gasoline safety, caffeinated …
Leave No Child Inside, PlayScapes, Nature Camps – PediaCast 254
Dr James MacDonald and Jenny Morgan join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about the “Leave No Child Inside” movement. We’ll discuss the risks of staying indoors and the physical and mental benefits of children interacting with nature. …
Period Problems – PediaCast 253
Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Cynthia Holland-Hall in the PediaCast Studio as they discuss common menstrual problems. Topics include the science behind the normal cycle, early (precocious) puberty, delayed puberty, irregular periods, heavy & long-lasting periods, menstrual cramps & …
Syncope, Rabies, Controlling Toddlers – PediaCast 252
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions! This week’s topics include Metro Parks, syncope, discharging newborns from the hospital, rabies & breastfeeding, sacrococcygeal teratomas, controlling toddlers, chronic diarrhea, ground rules for sharing, and planned …
AEDs, Vaccine Safety, Amusement Rides – PediaCast 251
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week we cover the Boston Marathon bombing, automated external defibrillators, vaccine safety and the history of the MMR-Autism fiasco, up-close screen time's effect on eyesight, and …
Baby Reflux, Wilderness Therapy, Military Deployment – PediaCast 250
Join Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio for another News Parents Can Use edition of our program. Topics this week include Autism Speaks, baby reflux, robot therapy, wilderness therapy, military deployment, and prevention of alcohol abuse in middle school through …
Eating Disorders – PediaCast 249
Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Terrill Bravender in the PediaCast Studio for a detailed discussion on eating disorders. From risk factors and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, we’ll cover everything you need to know about anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and …
Middle School Dating, Kitchen Gardens, Milk in College – PediaCast 247
Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents can Use. This week we cover misuse of ADHD medications, middle school dating, the benefits of kitchen gardens, physical activity goals, and drinking milk in college. Topics …












