Shows & Notes

Connecting with Your Newborn – PediaCast 579

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Show Notes Description Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie visits the studio as we consider the important task of connecting with your newborn. There is so much advice, so many products, and an endless stream of opinions. But what matters most? Tune in […]

Digging into Nature – PediaCast 578

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Show Notes Description Drs Pooja Tandon and Danette Glassy visit the studio as we explore the importance of digging into nature. Spending time in the great outdoors boosts physical health and emotional well-being, but there are many challenges to overcome […]

Safe Ramadan Fasting for Kids with Diabetes – PediaCast 577

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Show Notes Description Dr Leena Mamilly visits the studio as we consider safe Ramadan fasting for kids and teens with diabetes. Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community… but the fasting part can bring challenges for families […]

Firearm Safety for Parents – PediaCast 576

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Show Notes Description Judy Midkiff visits the studio as we consider firearm safety for parents. Gun-related injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States… and they are almost always preventable! We explore tips […]

Our Inactive Children – PediaCast 575

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Show Notes Description Dr Jim MacDonald, Dr Eileen Africa, and Travis Gallagher visit the studio as we consider the epidemic of inactivity in children and teenagers everywhere. Tune in as we explore causes, impacts, and solutions that can bring lasting […]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Babies – PediaCast 574

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Show Notes Description Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla visits the studio as we consider gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in babies. When is spitting up normal… and when might it be a sign of something serious? Where should parents turn for advice? And […]

Rare Disease Day 2025 – PediaCast 573

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Show Notes Description Drs Beth Kozel and Vidya Sivaraman visit the studio as we consider rare diseases and the 300 million people they impact (as a group, they aren’t so rare!). February 28 is Rare Disease Day, which seeks to […]

Extended Reality in Pediatric Cardiology – PediaCast 572

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Show Notes Description Dr Arash Salavitabar visits the studio as we consider extended reality in pediatric cardiology. This involves creating a 3D model of a baby’s unique heart defect, wearing virtual-reality goggles, and then stepping inside to plan the procedure […]

Holiday Gift Giving – PediaCast 571

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Show Notes Description Scott McKenzie visits the studio as we consider holiday gift-giving at Nationwide Children’s. We have depended on the generosity of donors since 1892, when a bake sale supported a new hospital for kids in Columbus. We explore […]

Substance Use Disorder and Fentanyl Overdose in Teens – PediaCast 570

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Show Notes Description Dr Scott Hadland visits the studio as we consider substance use disorder and fentanyl overdose in teenagers. Fentanyl deaths in teens are on the rise, with about 22 high school students dying each week in the United […]