PediaCast CME: Pediatric Podcasts for Providers

Dr Brett Burstein and Dr Nathan Kuppermann visit the studio as we consider febrile neonates ≤28 days of age. Can we skip the lumbar puncture in low-risk babies? What constitutes low risk? And how can we employ shared decision-making with parents of these infants? Tune in for this important conversation!

Jamie Boster and Kelsey Schilling visit the studio as we consider speech and language development. What milestones are expected, when might red flags develop, and where should we refer when problems arise? Tune in to find out!

Kalin Moran, Lelia Emery, and Chloe Heintz are music therapists in the NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. What exactly is music therapy? How does it help premature babies? And what evidence supports its use? Tune in to find out!

Dr Nathan Kuppermann and Dr Paul Aronson visit the studio as we consider febrile infants between 61 and 90 days of age. This has traditionally been considered a “gray zone,” but new data informs an updated approach. We hope you can join us!

Dr. Elizabeth Vickery visits the studio as we consider the growing problem of school avoidance. Many factors conspire to keep kids out of the classroom, resulting in students falling behind and leading to family stress and frustration. We explore the causes of school avoidance and provide practical tips for pediatric providers who support these struggling families. We hope you can join us!

Dr Cristiane Ueno visits the studio as we consider fertility issues in medicine. Trainees face delayed childbearing, restrictive leave policies, financial pressure, and demanding schedules… all of which drive up infertility risk. We consider solutions that support medical professionals now — and their families in the future. We hope you can join us!

The Holocaust remains one of history’s darkest chapters. It also stands as one of medicine’s greatest ethical failures. Dr Dara Albert and Dr Ashley Fernandes visit the studio as we consider the physicians who were leaders, collaborators, and decision-makers in the atrocities of Nazi Germany. We’ll consider the roots of these ethical breaches, the culture of medicine that enabled them, and the continuing responsibility of physicians to protect the dignity, rights, and lives of every patient.

Erica Banta returns to the studio as we consider the third pillar of emotional intelligence: social awareness. This skill helps us recognize and understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people. We’ll explore how social awareness supports compassionate clinical care, strengthens teamwork, and enhances leadership within healthcare organizations. We hope you can join us!

Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla visits the studio as we consider gastroesophageal reflux in babies. We explore the difference between GER and GERD, including their symptoms, diagnosis, and management. We hope you can join us!

Dr Elise Berlan and Jo Taylor visit the studio as we explore contraception care and counseling… for teenagers. Discover evidence-based updates from the AAP and CDC, effective counseling strategies, and tackling misinformation online. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ashley Fernandes visits the studio as we consider professionalism in healthcare. It’s a core value in medicine… but what does it mean and why does it matter? We explore the nature of professional behavior, including its ethical foundations and potential harms when neglected. We hope you can join us!

Dr Homa Amini and Dr Beau Meyer visit the studio as we consider dental infections in children and teenagers. We explore their cause, symptoms, and management… along with prevention strategies and antibiotic stewardship. We hope you can join us!

Drs Kelsey Schmuhl, Amy JZ, and Jen Berg visit the studio as we consider smoking cessation in teenagers. We explore the scope of nicotine use disorder and strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and management. We hope you can join us!

Erica Banta returns to the studio as we consider the second pillar of emotional intelligence: self-management. This skill leads to better patient outcomes, stronger teamwork, and a more fulfilling career in medicine. We hope you can join us!

Dr Kelly Kelleher visits the studio as we consider the current state of child health care in America. He recently served on a National Academy of Medicine Committee tasked with identifying opportunities for reform… and recommending evidence-based solutions for improvement. Tune in to learn more!

Drs Rena Kasick and Karen Allen visit the studio as we consider resident autonomy. The educational journey to become a pediatrician takes 11-14 years. An important milestone along the way is transitioning from supervised to autonomous practice. This is a long but important process, one that strives to develop competent physicians while keeping patients safe and improving medical and educational outcomes. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio for an updated discussion on food allergies. We explore their cause, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Drs Megan Schaefer, Anne Dawson, and Jennie David visit the studio as we consider the impact of social media on children’s emotional well-being. We explore risks and benefits, offer recommendations for families, schools, and communities… and dig into the research that supports our discussion. We hope you can join us!

Drs Roopali Bapat and Berkeley Bennett visit the studio as we consider clinical pathways in pediatric medicine. How are pathways developed, implemented, evaluated, and updated? Where are they useful? What are their benefits… and pitfalls? Tune in to find out!

The sports medicine team visits the studio as we consider common knee injuries in student athletes. We explore the cause, diagnosis, management, and prevention of patellofemoral pain syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, meniscal tears, patellar dislocation, and your everyday sprains and strains. We hope you can join us!

Dr Pablo Sanchez, Lindsey Glaze, and members of our clinical pharmacy program visit the studio as we consider respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and share updates on its management and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Drs Alex Rakowsky, Claire Stewart, Anna Kerr, and Charee Thompson visit the studio as we consider uncertainty in medical providers. Uncertainty may appear troubling at first glance, but recognizing and managing uncertainty leads to professional growth and improved outcomes. Tune in to learn more!

Dr Kristin Crichton and Tishia Gunton visit the studio as we consider our role as mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. How can we best fulfill our duty to report while maintaining a positive and supportive relationship with the family? Tune in to find out!

Drs Megan Schaefer, Lindsey Vater, and Jackie Warner visit the studio as we consider chronic pain in children and teenagers. Long-lasting pain is common and results in lots of stress and anxiety. Tune in as we explore coping strategies that bring relief.

Drs Homa Amini, Mary Ann Abrams, and Kyulim Lee visit the studio as we explore human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, the cancers they cause, and prevention strategies for reducing risk. We hope you can join us!

Dr Julie Leonard and Dr Henry Wang visit the studio as we explore Pedi-PART. This national research study examines advanced airway management for children in the prehospital setting. We detail the study and consider exception from informed consent. We hope you can join us!

Alicia McVity, Dr Leah Middelberg, and Dr Alek Adkins visit the studio as we consider cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The legalization of recreational marijuana has led to a drastic rise in this condition, which results in nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Tune in as we explore the details!

Dr Katelyn Krivchenia and Brittney Haas visit the studio for an update on cystic fibrosis. Long-term outcomes have significantly improved over the past two decades. We explore why and discuss how pediatric providers can support patients and families impacted by the disease. We hope you can join us!

Dr Min-Jeong Cho visits the studio as we consider pediatric lymphedema. Discover how this condition presents in children, along with the cause, diagnosis, management, complications and long-term outcomes. We hope you can join us!

Dr Laura Rust and Dr Tyler Gorham visit the studio as we explore the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on healthcare and medicine. Discover their differences, applications, and ethical considerations. We hope you can join us!

Erica Banta returns to the studio as we continue our coverage of emotional intelligence in medicine. This week we explore self-awareness and the foundational role it plays in establishing EQ, improving career satisfaction, and promoting success in clinical practice, teaching, research and service activities. We hope you can join us!

Dr Quinn Capers visits the studio as we consider diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine. Underrepresented individuals face many challenges in pursuing a medical career. We discuss strategies for overcoming barriers and creating strong, diverse healthcare teams. We hope you can join us!

Dr Alex Rakowsky and Dr Mary Ann Abrams visit the studio as we consider health literacy and plain language pediatrics. Low health literacy is associated with increased emergency department visits and hospitalizations, decreased patient satisfaction, and poor health outcomes. We share tips and tricks for using plain language to improve health literacy!

Eric Leighton and Jesse Parthemore visit the studio as we consider functional rehabilitation for the student athlete. Injuries are common during sports participation. With the proper guidance, athletes can overcome injury, improve performance and return to play safely and efficiently. We hope you can join us!

Drs Elizabeth Nourse and Esteban Fernandez Faith visit the studio as we review vascular anomalies in the pediatric population. We explore several types of lesions and describe their appearance, diagnosis, complications and management. We hope you can join us!

Dr Murugu Manickam and Kari Jones visit the studio as we consider the care and support of children, teenagers and families impacted by Down syndrome. Tune-in as we explore the cause, features, complications, needs, challenges and rewards of this common genetic condition. We hope you can join us!

Dr Megan Schaefer and Dr Natalie Truba visit the studio as we consider the support of healthcare workers impacted by grief. Losing a patient or client results in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social concerns. We explore communication, education, and peer support strategies that help. We hope you can join us!

Drs Alex Kemper and Rosemary Martoma visit the studio as we consider caring for children of incarcerated parents. These kids are impacted by many physical, mental and social challenges… and pediatric providers are in a perfect position to support and advocate for them. We hope you can join us!

Dr Casey Levy and clinical dieticians, Sakiko Minagawa and Jamie Glodowski, visit the studio as we consider disordered eating among teenagers. We explore low energy availability, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Tune in to learn symptoms, diagnosis and management of these common conditions. Free Category 1 CME/CE for listeners. We hope you can join us!

Dr Abigail Caserta and Dr Kristina Jiner visit the studio as we explore the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also considered: epidemiology, pathophysiology and best practices for supporting children and teens impacted by this common condition. We hope you can join us!

Dr Aurelia Wood and Dr Kajal Gandhi visit the studio as we consider support for those impacted by type 1 diabetes mellitus. We review pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and management of this common disease… and explore an innovative school-based program called Diabetes DASH. We hope you can join us!

Dr Maya Iyer visits the studio as we consider academic bullying in the medical setting. We explore typical patterns of bullying, the impact these behaviors have on individuals, institutions and patient care… and strategic interventions aimed at reducing incidence and impact. We hope you can join us!

Dr DJ Scherzer and child life specialist, Courtney Hall, visit the studio as we consider pediatric pain… from the family perspective. Acute pain not only impacts children; it also affects the entire family. Learn why… and how pediatric providers can help. We hope you can join us!

Drs Kaitrin Kramer, Ibby Khansa and Greg Pearson visit the studio as we consider the management of class III malocclusion (underbite) with bone-anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) and Bollard plates. Discover the who, what, when, where, why and how of this condition and its treatment. We hope you can join us!

Dr Jamie Boster and Bridgett Collins visit the studio as we consider the challenges faced by children with complex communication needs and the role of speech-language pathologists in helping families overcome them. We also explore augmentative and alternative communication devices and their role in helping families communicate. We hope you can join us!

The incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis is on the rise. Dr Rajitha Venkatesh and Dr Elizabeth Erwin visit the studio as we explore the ins and outs of this condition. We hope you can join us!

Dr Rick Wilson and Dr Elaine Mardis visit the studio as we consider the basics of genomic medicine. Learn how DNA is sequenced, explored and used to inform the diagnosis, prognosis and management of human disease. We hope you can join us!

Drs Meghan Fennell and Vanessa Thiel visit the studio as we consider the brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). Learn what this term means, when to worry and what to do… in this resident-led episode. We hope you can join us!

Erica Banta is the Director of Talent Management for The Ohio State University and an emotional intelligence (EQ) expert. She visits the studio as we explore the four key skills of EQ and their impact on clinical and academic medicine. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio as we provide an update on food allergies. Discover best practices for diagnosing, treating and preventing this common problem. We cover food challenges, oral immunotherapy, peanut introduction for babies… and more!