Tag Archives: concussion

Common Injuries of Childhood – PediaCast 528

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Show Notes Description Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel is back in the house as we explore common injuries of childhood. Topics include animal bites, cuts and scrapes, bleeding, bruises, broken bones, strains and sprains, drowning, poisons… and more. We […]

Concussion Recovery and Return to Play – PediaCast 501

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Show Notes Description Just in time for the fall sports season, Dr Steven Cuff and Ashley Davidson visit the studio for a chat on concussion recovery and return to play. We explore symptoms, diagnosis and treatment… and guidelines for returning […]

Ear Infections and Ear Tubes; Outdoor Fun and Spring Injuries – PediaCast 426

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Show Notes Description Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider ear infections and ear tubes. Plus, warm weather is on the way (finally!) We have terrific ideas for outdoor fun… and tips for responding to Spring injuries. […]

Whole Grapes, Autism, Marijuana Smoke – PediaCast 366

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another round of pediatric news! This week we consider the danger of whole grapes, fasting as a cancer treatment, a cause of autism, reducing the pain of baby shots, […]

Toxic Stress & Concussion Update – PediaCast 362

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Show Notes Description This week we consider communication strategies for helping kids deal with toxic stress. We also cover concussions with Dr Kevin Walter, a concussion expert from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. He recently visited Nationwide Children’s and stopped […]

Concussion, CAP4Kids, Zika Virus – PediaCast 338

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as our sports medicine team drops in for an update on concussion. The CAP4Kids crew also stop by to fill us in on their important program, which features hundreds of […]

Codeine Dangers, Corporal Punishment, Indoor Tanning – PediaCast 286

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include the dangers of codeine, “I Spy” Language, corporal punishment, concussions & suicide, indoor tanning & eating disorders, basketball injuries & athletic trainers. Topics […]

Screen Time, Back Injuries, Night Owls – PediaCast 275

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for our final installment of 2013. This week’s topics include managing screen time, skin-to-skin contact in the delivery room, young athletes & back injuries, returning to the classroom following a concussion, big trouble […]

Concussions & Mobile Apps – PediaCast 261

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Dr Thomas Pommering and Dr Jason Mihalik (from UNC Chapel Hill) join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about concussions. Topics include the cause, evaluation, and treatment of concussions. We also cover mobile apps for concussion care, neurocognitive […]

Concussions, Appendicitis, Forearm Fractures – PediaCast 217

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another Research Round-Up! This week we discuss published articles on the following topics: predicting long-term concussion symptoms for football players, rapid vs interval appendectomy for children with perforated appendicitis, and conservative management […]