The MCG Pediatric Podcast
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The focus of the MCG Pediatric Podcast is to produce educational material on pediatric general and subspecialty topics that will be helpful in everyday clinical practice. These discussions will be led by our pediatric residents with a general or subspecialty faculty member who is an expert in the field.
Episodes
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What happens when an infant who appeared healthy is suddenly found unresponsive during sleep? Dr. Jessica Davis, pediatric hospitalist and Medical Director of the Newborn Nursery at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia, joins medical student Katy Stone Sanchez to discuss Sudden...
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Fragile X Syndrome
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual disabilities have become a hot button topic in both medicine and the news as of late, with recent questions about the multifactorial causes of intellectual disabilities, including genetics. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Kendall…
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Read Out and Read – How Stories Build Stronger Families
Read out and read – How Stories Build Stronger Families How can a simple book help shape a child’s brain, strengthen family relationships, and promote lifelong learning? In this episode of the Medical College of Georgia Pediatric Podcast, medical student Megan Garrison, pediatric resident Jessie...
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Early Pubertal Changes: When to Worry and When to Watch?
Did you know that the average age of puberty onset in girls has been declining for decades, and that early puberty can have lasting psychological, social, and physical consequences? Roshni Patel, a fourth-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia, and Bianca Forte, WHNP, a Women's...
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Too Young to Sleep? What We Really Know About Anesthesia and the Developing Brain
Parents and clinicians are often faced with an important question: is anesthesia safe for young children? In this episode, medical student Kaavya Gudapati is joined by Dr. Maria Valeria Carrasquero and Dr. Ana Mavarez to review the current evidence on anesthesia exposure and the developing brain,...
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Celiac Disease
Did you know that a single crumb of bread is enough to cause an autoimmune response in children with celiac disease? Dr. Pankaj Vohra, Professor of Pediatrics and Board-Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist, joins medical student Andrea Smith to discuss the evaluation and management of celiac...
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Acyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases
Did you know that congenital heart defects (CHDs) affect nearly 40,000 babies born in the United States every year? On this episode, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Melissa Lefebvre and medical student Marina Hashim discuss the evaluation and management of common acyanotic congenital heart conditions....
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Adolescent Gynecology
Join medical students Binal Patel and Aashka Sheth as they discuss adolescent gynecology with pediatrician Dr. Shreeti Kapoor. Specifically, they will discuss: What exactly is adolescent gynecology. The proper approach to taking a comprehensive history for a pediatric patient with a gynecologic...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Pediatrics
Did you know that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 200 children, with symptoms often emerging between the ages of 7 and 12? As pediatricians, you're likely the first to encounter these patients, making early recognition and intervention critical for achieving optimal...
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Neonatal CMV and Universal Screening
Did you know that congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common congenital viral infection in newborns and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss? Despite its prevalence, awareness and screening for cCMV remain inconsistent across healthcare systems. In this episode, we dive into the...
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Contraception Counseling in Adolescents
The adolescent population is experiencing increasing pressure to take part in sexual activity. It is part of our role as pediatricians to counsel our patients appropriately & thoroughly through their sexual & reproductive health. Dr. Shreeti Kapoor, a general pediatrician, joins Pediatric…
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Early Language Developmental Delay
Language delays are one of the most common concerns brought up in pediatric well visits. Dr. Jennifer Poon, a pediatric specialist in Development and Behavior, joins Dr. Sarah Straka and medical student Alisha Patel to discuss how to recognize and manage language delays. Specifically, they will:...
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Male Neonatal Circumcision
To Snip or Not to Snip - prepare for a “Cut” above the rest. On this episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast, Dr. Bradley Morganstern, a Pediatric Urology physician, joins General Pediatrician Dr. Lauren Smith and Pediatric Resident Dr. My Duyen Vo to discuss the procedure of routine neonatal male...
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Specific Learning Disorders
Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 children experience learning and attention issues, but only a fraction of them receives an official diagnosis? In this episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast, hosts Rishab Chawla and Dr. Jennifer Poon delve into the topic of Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs)....
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Common Pediatric Eye Emergencies
Did you know that vision problems in children often go unnoticed until it's too late, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss? Dr. Steven Brooks, professor, and distinguished chair in ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia joins MCG students Emily Austin and Arjun Bhatt to…
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LGBTQIA+ Health Care, Community Disparities and Closing the Knowledge Gap
There has long since been a knowledge gap in medical education regarding care of LGBTQIA+ patients. This has manifested itself in health disparities that detrimentally affect the LGBTQIA+ population. This podcast serves as a way to start bridging the gap on order to mitigate the effects of bias,...
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Cyberbullying
With the rise of social media, there has also been a rise in cyberbullying. Dr. Ruth Osondu, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow joins Dr. Dale Peeples a child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical student Bailey Allen to discuss what pediatricians, parents, and teens should know about...
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Did you know that the treatments used to cure pediatric cancers can potentially cause a life-threatening event known as tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? Arfa Ul-Haque and Yazmin Reategui, two third-year medical students, are joined by Pediatric intensivist, Dr. Smitha Mathew, to discuss the evaluation...
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Developmental Dysplasia of The Hip
Did you know that undiagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common cause of arthritis in women under 40? Dr. Melissa Allen, a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, joins 3rd year Pediatric Resident Erica DeMaagd and 4th year medical student Jacob Weiser to discuss the evaluation…
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Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Community acquired pneumonia is unfortunately a common condition seen in children of all ages. Dr. Jacob Eichenberger, an associate professor of pediatrics at MCG and a pediatric hospitalist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins recently graduated pediatric resident, Dr. Fahim Thawer, and...
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Cough in the Pediatric Patient
Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. But when should we start to get worried? What is a child’s cough trying to tell you? Dr. Sunil Kapoor, a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and medical student Aparna Prasad to discuss the evaluation and...
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Syncope in the Pediatric Patient
Did you know around 15 to 25% of children will have at least one syncopal episode before adulthood? Join medical students Sanya Dudani and Caleb Robertson, along with Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. John Plowden, as they discuss the evaluation and management of syncope in the pediatric patient....
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Biliary Atresia and Considerations after the Kasai Procedure
Did you know that 80% of children with biliary atresia who undergo a Kasai procedure will still require liver transplant at some point in their life? Dr. Bade, a pediatric gastroenterologist, joins medical students Tucker Oliver and Sarah Chappell to discuss evaluation and management of infants...
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Salicylate Toxicity Management in Children
Did you know that salicylate containing substances alone were responsible for over 6,000 cases of pediatric poison exposures in 2020? Dr. Arden Conway, a Pediatric Critical Care Physician, joins Medical Students Morgan Franklin and Ifrah Waris to discuss the evaluation and management for…
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Catch Up Immunizations for Children
Immunizations are a critical component of the well child management in pediatric patients, as they are responsible for the prevention of numerous serious diseases with devastating consequences even if adequately treated. While many providers are well versed in the standard immunization schedule…
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Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS)
Have you ever eaten something and began feeling itchiness and tingling of your lips or throat? This could be due to PFAS, which stands for Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome. PFAS is a hypersensitivity reaction that can occur in individuals who have seasonal allergic rhinitis. The symptoms are caused…
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Nocturnal Enuresis
Nocturnal enuresis is a common problem for pediatric patients that can be quite distressing for children as well as their parents. In this episode join Madeline Snipes, a medical student at the Medical College of Georgia as she discusses nocturnal enuresis with Chief of Pediatric Urology at the...
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The Early Days of the Newborn Infant
Bringing home and caring for a newborn can be overwhelming for a new caregiver, but proper guidance and education in the newborn nursery can alleviate many worries… and be lifesaving! Dr. Nirupma Sharma, a Pediatric Hospitalist, is joined by fourth year medical student, and future pediatrician,...
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Noninvasive Respiratory Support
Noninvasive respiratory support is an important modality utilized in the pediatric critical care setting to treat respiratory failure without the use of an artificial airway. On today's discussion, pediatric critical care fellow, Dr. John-David Bruce joins pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Brynn Ehlers...
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Acetaminophen Toxicity
Did you know that household Tylenol is one of the most common causes of both intentional and unintentional toxicity in the pediatric population? Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and Medical Students Morgan Franklin and Ifrah Waris to discuss the evaluation…
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Preventing Obesity Through Early Nutrition & Physical Activity
Over the past two decades the number of children with obesity has continued to rise. Obesity in childhood predisposes children to both immediate and future health risk. Dr. Rebecca Yang, a general pediatrician, joins community pediatrician Dr. Ashley Miller to discuss nutrition and physical...
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Status Epilepticus
Status Epilepticus is one of the most common pediatric neurologic emergencies and requires prompt, targeted treatment to reduce patient morbidity and mortality. On this podcast, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, Dr. Renuka Mehta, Pediatric Resident Physician, Dr. Yvonne Ibe, and medical student,...
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Major Depressive Disorder
Amidst the battle of the mental health crisis, major depressive disorder stands out as an all-too-common reality for many children and adolescents, but the forces of science and medicine can stand against this foe. Dr. Christopher Drescher, a clinical child psychologist, joins pediatric resident...
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the US that can present in three different stages. Diagnosis is through a combination of a thorough history, review of systems, physical exam, as well as a two-tier serologic testing. Former Pediatric resident, Dr. James Davis, joins Associate...
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Why Colds Are Uncool for Anesthesia
Did you know that a mild respiratory infection could be the culprit of an adverse respiratory event during a patient undergoing anesthesia? Dr. Pedro Solorzano and Dr. Ana Mavarez join Krishna Shah to discuss the evaluation and management of upper respiratory infections for patients undergoing...
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Amblyopia
Did you know that the leading cause of monocular vision loss for people of all ages can only be prevented by intervening in early childhood? Amblyopia, or decreased vision from lack of visual stimulation, affects about 3-5% of children and can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated by the…
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Amenorrhea
Did you know that menstrual abnormalities affect up to 75% of adolescent females and account for a large portion of visits to the doctor as well as for missed school? Dr. Nirupma Sharma, a pediatric hospitalist with prior training in obstetrics and gynecology, joins medical students Mary Beth...
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HIV PrEP
Adolescents represent a portion of the fastest growing demographic for development of sexually transmitted infection. Studies have found that STIs have some of the highest rates in individuals aged 15-24, and 20% of new HIV diagnoses occur in people aged 13-24. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is...
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Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccine development is considered one of the greatest achievements of public health and medical science with millions of lives saved worldwide from many once-deadly infectious diseases. Fortunately, most parents readily accept all vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....
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Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in 2018, there were 7.8 million children evaluated nationally for child abuse. About 1700 of the cases were associated with fatalities. Did you know that the younger the child, the more likely for abuse to result in death? For this...
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Animal and Human Bites
Did you know that there are an estimated 5 million human or animal bite wounds occur annually in the United States? Dog bite wounds are the most common, and infections rates can be as high as 50% for cat bite wounds. Today, pediatric resident, Dr. Jack Noel, joins pediatric emergency medicine...
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Failure to Thrive in Childhood
The commonly seen diagnosis of Failure to Thrive is an easily preventable disease state but when ignored, it can lead to serious complications. Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Kathryn McLeod joins medical student Sheenu Chirackel to discuss the evaluation and management for failure to thrive in…
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The Limping Child
Children frequently are brought to the emergency room for difficulty walking. In some cases, the cause is easily identified, but in others, the cause can be a sign of a more serious condition. Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Ohmed Khilji and Pediatric Resident Kristen...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Welcome to the MCG Pediatric Podcast! Dr. April Hartman, an associate professor of Pediatrics and the Division Chief of General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, is joined by Medical Student, Kayla Cooper to discuss pertinent topics surrounding individuals...
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Lead Toxicity in Children
Lead toxicity continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Children are particularly vulnerable to the potential toxicity of lead. Nicole Bisel, a medical student at the Medical College of Georgia is joined by pediatricians Dr. Tyrone Bristol and Dr. Rebecca Yang to to...
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Sickle Cell Disease, Part 2
We are back with more information about Sickle Cell Disease with emphasis on adolescent health. Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating...
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Sickle Cell Disease, Part 1
We all have heard of Sickle cell disease, but have we discussed care across the lifespan for patients with this condition? Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician...
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Online Technology Use for Children
We are living in a technology saturated world as we rely on smart devices for virtual learning, entertainment, completing work, and connecting with others. But how much is too much for our children? What are risks and benefits of technology use for children? And what is the pediatrician’s role in...
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Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 2)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall Free CME Credit: Click Here Participants: Rachel Vaizer, MD Sharon Beall, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guest: Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and...
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Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 1)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall Participants: Rachel Vaizer, MD Sharon Beall, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee Free CME Credit: Click Here About our guest: Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and...
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The focus of the MCG Pediatric Podcast is to produce educational material on pediatric general and subspecialty topics that will be helpful in everyday clinical practice. These discussions will be led by our pediatric residents with a general or subspecialty faculty member who is an expert in the field.
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