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A Pediatric Podcast for Parents
Join Dr. Mike in the PediaCast Studio for the latest news parents can use, answers to listener questions, and interviews with pediatric and parenting experts. PediaCast has been an evidence-based, award-winning podcast since 2006. And with hundreds of episodes, millions of downloads and listeners in all 50 states and over 100 countries, more parents trust PediaCast than any other audio source.
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Recent Episodes
- Heat-Related Problems in Student Athletes – PediaCast 566 - Show Notes Description Dr Jonathan Napolitano, Annie Imber, and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider student-athletes training and playing in hot, humid weather. Having an emergency action plan in place can prevent problems as temperatures soar. Tune in […]
- Butterfly Paws: Facility and Therapy Dogs for Kids – PediaCast 565 - Show Notes Description The Butterfly Paws team visits the studio as we explore the role of facility and therapy dogs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These gentle, well-trained canines offer a healing touch and supportive care for kids who need it […]
- PECARN Prediction Rule for Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries – PediaCast 564 - Show Notes Description Drs Julie and Jeffrey Leonard visit the studio as we consider kids and teens with traumatic neck injuries. Do they all need X-rays? Or could we develop criteria that determine who needs films and who doesn’t? This […]
- Using Virtual Reality to Manage Pediatric Pain – PediaCast 563 - Show Notes Description Dr Henry Xiang visits the studio as we explore the use of virtual reality games in the management of pediatric pain. This approach has shown promise for reducing stress during painful procedures, such as burn dressing changes. […]
- Pediatric Obesity: Weight Bias and Stigma – PediaCast 562 - Show Notes Description Drs Matthew Paponetti and Eileen Chaves visit the studio as we consider the bias and stigma associated with pediatric obesity. We explore strategies for overcoming these problems so kids can get the help they need to live […]
