Yearly Archives: 2011
PediaCast 163 * Snap Crackle Pop
Listen as Dr. Mike explores the connection between Gerber Good Start and Eczema, news about energy and sports drinks, health benefits and problems associated with video games, text message medicine reminders, snap, crackle, and pop, and the decade’s top ten health […]
PediaCast 162 * SimplyThick, MCDK, Homemade Baby Food
Welcome to this week’s edition of PediaCast! Today Dr. Mike discusses parents with premature babies using SimplyThick, upcoming Tylenol label changes, ADHD medication and heart problems, MRSA and bed bugs, the HPV vaccine for boys, and Pediatricians’ becoming involved in […]
PediaCast 160 * Meningitis Vaccine, Radon, Homeschool
Do you have questions about The Toxic Substance Control Act, exam room chaperones, the meningitis vaccine, flame retardant chemicals, or radon? Listen as Dr. Mike talks about these topics and more, and discusses homeschooling with two special guests in the studio. Topics The Toxic Substance Control Act […]
PediaCast 159 * Walking Balls, Spray-On Sunscreen, Head Freeze
On today’s PediaCast listen as Dr. Mike discusses vaccine safety, pediatric CAT scans, water-walking balls, breastfeeding and HIV. He also answers questions about dental procedures and sedation, while also touching on the topics of the effectiveness of spray-on sunscreen, the science of the head freeze, […]
PediaCast 158 * Car Seats, Paronychia, ADHD
Join Dr. Mike as he talks about car seats, ear infections and how they affect taste, sudden death in competitive athletes, toy therapy for toddler autism, paronychia, and answers one listener’s question about the amount of calories that are in breast milk. Topics Car Seat […]
PediaCast 157 * Smoke Alarms, Depressed Dads, Poop Uckies
Welcome to another pediacast with Dr. Mike! Today he will be discussing smoke alarms, depressed fathers, how anesthesia may be linked to learning problems, and anger in young boys. Dr. MIke will also answer listener questions dealing with the social implications […]
PediaCast 156 * Tanning Salons, Folliculitis, Vapor Rub
Join Dr. Mike as he breaks down several topics, including: fever phobia, new research on tanning salons, MRSA, measles, and over-the-counter drug-related poisonings. Dr. Mike also answers listener’s questions about food allergies, razor bumps (folliculitis), and Vick’s vapor rub. Topics Fever Phobia MRSA Measles […]
PediaCast 155 * Energy Drinks, Teen Sleep, Forearm Fractures
This week Dr. Mike explores the topics of energy and sugar-sweetened drinks, as well as forearm fractures. He will also answer questions regarding third-hand smoke exposure, bath time for kids, and teenagers experiencing sleeping problems. Topics Energy Drinks Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Third-Hand […]
PediaCast 154 * Body Odor, Common Cold Vaccine, Febrile Seizures
Listen as Dr. Mike discusses how obese kids benefit when parents watch their weight, Allegra becoming an over-the-counter drug, running-related injuries, and an increase in doctors prescribing Amoxicillin for sinus infections. He also tackles the issues of toddler body odor, a possible vaccine […]
