PediaCast

Period Problems - PediaCast 253

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:19:38 -0400

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Cynthia Holland-Hall in the PediaCast Studio as they discuss common menstrual problems. Topics include the science behind the normal cycle, early (precocious) puberty, delayed puberty, irregular periods, heavy & long-lasting periods, menstrual cramps & other symptoms, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), and tampons vs pads. Great listen for moms and dads… and teenage girls!

Syncope, Rabies, Controlling Toddlers - PediaCast 252

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:13:08 -0400

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions! This week’s topics include Metro Parks, syncope, discharging newborns from the hospital, rabies & breastfeeding, sacrococcygeal teratomas, controlling toddlers, chronic diarrhea, ground rules for sharing, and planned home births.

AEDs, Vaccine Safety, Amusement Rides - PediaCast 251

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:09:20 -0400

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week we cover the Boston Marathon Bombing, automated external defibrillators, vaccine safety, up-close screen time & eyesight, and amusement rides.

Baby Reflux, Wilderness Therapy, Military Deployment - PediaCast 250

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:59:49 -0400

Join Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio for another News Parents Can Use edition of our program. Topics this week include Autism Speaks, baby reflux, robot therapy, wilderness therapy, military deployment, and prevention of alcohol abuse in middle school through college.

Eating Disorders - PediaCast 249

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:03:02 -0400

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Terrill Bravender in the PediaCast Studio for a detailed discussion on eating disorders. From risk factors and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, we’ll cover everything you need to know about anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating.

Auditory Processing, Night Shift, Baby Yoga - PediaCast 248

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:50:35 -0400

This week Dr Mike tackles more of your questions! Join us in the PediaCast studio as we cover auditory processing disorder, hemangiopericytoma, working the night shift while pregnant, subgaleal hemorrhage, baby yoga, and listening skills.

Middle School Dating, Kitchen Gardens, Milk in College - PediaCast 247

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:02:52 -0400

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents can Use. This week we cover misuse of ADHD medications, middle school dating, the benefits of kitchen gardens, physical activity goals, and drinking milk in college.

All About ADHD - PediaCast 246

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:32:47 -0400

Dr Rebecca Baum joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss the nuts and bolts of ADHD. This comprehensive podcast covers the cause, diagnosis and treatment of this common condition. We also cover comorbid disorders, adult ADHD and the hottest topics in ADHD research.

Superfood, Bilingual Babies, Music Lessons - PediaCast 245

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:24:24 -0500

Join Dr Mike for another News Parents Can Use edition of our program. This week we cover an honest-to-goodness SUPERFOOD that could save your child’s life. We also explore the introduction of multiple languages to your infant and explain why 3-year-olds “know best.” Plus… When is the ideal time to start music lessons? And new research on paying attention to your child’s “media diet.” It’s all coming your way… this week… on Pediacast!

Infant Potty Training, Cockroaches, Scarlet Fever - PediaCast 244

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:34:35 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents Can Use. Is it possible to get your infant out of diapers by 9 months of age? What do air pollution, cockroaches, and asthma have in common? Could scarlet fever really have caused Mary Ingalls’ blindness? And if so, could scarlet fever cause blindness in your child? Answers to these questions and more… in this week’s installment of our program!

Gut Microbes - PediaCast 243

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:51:44 -0500

Dr Sandra Kim joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about the intestinal microbiome. We’ll cover the good organisms and the bad ones. How do one trillion tiny creatures living inside each of us affect daily health? What is their relationship with inflammatory disease and chronic illness? How do we get rid of the bad and replace with the good? All this, plus the hottest topics in the world of gut microbe research.

Asthma Technology & Mobile Apps - PediaCast 242

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:21:41 -0500

Dr David Stukus and Dr Nabeel Farooqui join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about asthma. We’ll nutshell the disease and take a look at emerging technology for managing asthma — including the use of mobile apps!

Parenting 101: Baby Basics - PediaCast 241

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:36:33 -0500

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Sarah Denny for a special edition of PediaCast! This week, we cover 25 topics every new mom and dad needs to know inside and out. Voluminous baby care books abound, but this practical get-started guide will have you up and running with your newborn infant in no time flat.

Cry It Out, Lonely Gamers, Teen Suicide - PediaCast 240

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:23:15 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. Topics this week include the cry-it-out technique for infants who wake in the night, the effects of screen time prior to bed time, video games and friendships, teenage girls meeting online strangers in real life, and new statistics on teenage suicide.

Dry-Erase Markers, Hip Pain, Cold Remedies - PediaCast 239

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:43:18 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we answer more listener questions! Topics include dry-erase markers, toxic effects of carpeting, the newborn physical examination, hip pain, homeopathic cold remedies, and influenza.

Sensory Processing, Potty Training, Nail Fungus - PediaCast 238

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:48:18 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week’s topics include sensory processing disorders, tic disorders, potty training, chronic abdominal pain, GERD, nail fungus, and hemoglobin A1C screening for kids. It’s another info-packed show this week... Don’t miss it!

Sleep Apnea, Bounce Houses, Air Pollution - PediaCast 237

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:12:23 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we kick off a new year of news parents can use, answers to listener questions, and interviews with pediatric experts. This week we cover the relationship between sleep-related breathing issues and behavioral problems, parents’ role in preventing alcohol and marijuana use, bounce house injuries, traffic-related air pollution and its relationship to autism, and the continuing problem of parents smoking with kids in the car.

Short Stature & Growth Hormone Deficiency - PediaCast 236

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:21:41 -0500

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr David Repaske as they discuss short stature and growth hormone deficiency. What causes these conditions? How short is too short? When should growth hormone be used? Does it work and is it safe? Answers to these questions and more. This week… on Pediacast!

Urinary Tract Infections & Vesicoureteral Reflux - PediaCast 235

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:11:51 -0500

This week PediaCast covers two more common childhood conditions: urinary tract infections and vesicoureteral reflux. Join Dr Mike Patrick, Dr Andrew Schwaderer and Dr Rama Jayanthi in the PediaCast Studio as they discuss causes, diagnosis, medical management, surgical interventions, and prevention. All of this, plus pediatrician-approved, holiday gift-giving ideas!

Anxiety, HSP, Heart Murmurs - PediaCast 234

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:43:22 -0500

It’s time for another news and listener episode! Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for the latest news on anxious kids, ADHD medications, heart problems, and new small baby guidelines from Nationwide Children’s. We’ll also answer YOUR questions on Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP), toddler speech, and heart murmurs. It’s all happening this week… on PediaCast!

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - PediaCast 233

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:53:03 -0500

Dr Joy Mosser joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about atopic dermatitis (eczema). We cover the nuts and bolts of this common condition, including cause, symptoms, work-up, treatment, and prevention. Listen now for practical and up-to-date pediatric information!

Organic Food, The Marshmallow Test, Jogging Strollers - PediaCast 232

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:41:48 -0500

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another News and Listener edition of our program. News topics include organic food for kids, baby sleep advice (there’s an app for that!), risky street-crossing behavior, and the 40-year-old Marshmallow Test. We also answer YOUR questions on button batteries, jogging strollers, video games and memory, and newborn hearing screens.

Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Amblyopia - PediaCast 231

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:21:36 -0400

Join us in the studio as Dr David Rogers and Dr Mike Patrick discuss strabismus and amblyopia. Also known as lazy eye, these conditions are a common concern for parents and the leading vision-robbing disease of childhood. Hear the details and get your questions answered… this week on PediaCast!

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - PediaCast 230

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:15:41 -0400

Dr Kevin Klingele joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss developmental dysplasia of the hip. From screening examinations and ultrasounds to Pavlik harnesses and surgical interventions, we cover the nuts and bolts of this common condition.

Guns, Hypnosis, Sudden Death - PediaCast 229

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:02:30 -0400

It’s time for another research round-up! Join Dr Mike in the studio for a look at gun safety in the wilds of Alaska (and your home!), hypnosis as a treatment option for kids with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome, and the sudden deaths of NCAA athletes with sickle cell trait. It’s all right here… on PediaCast.

Detergent Capsules, Circumcision, Hemangioma - PediaCast 228

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:29:10 -0400

Join us this week in the PediaCast Studio as Dr Mike covers the latest pediatric news and answers listener questions. This week’s news topics include the dangers of liquid detergent capsules and common household cleaners, child-resistant spray bottles, an update to the AAP’s circumcision policy, and declining rates of circumcision. Questions from listeners this week: hemangioma, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and dealing with frequent illness.

Food Ingredients - PediaCast 227

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:49:18 -0400

Dr DJ Scherzer and Dr Amber Patterson join Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio to discuss some controversial food ingredients. Topics include high fructose corn syrup, trans fat, food colorings and dyes, natural and artificial flavors, aluminum, and bovine growth hormone. Do you have a food-related question? If so, let us know, and we’ll get it answered the next time our “Foodies” drop by!

All About 22q - PediaCast 226

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:45:55 -0400

Join Dr Mike for a comprehensive look at the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Dr Richard Kirschner and Dr Adriane Baylis join us to discuss the nuts and bolts of this common disorder. We’ll also tell you about the upcoming Healthy You and 22q Conference; and Ryan Dempster, starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers, swings by to talk about the Dempster Family Foundation and the 22q Mystery Bus Tour!

Management of Pediatric Obesity - PediaCast 225

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:30:01 -0400

Dr Ihuoma Eneli and Dr Marc Michalsky join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at pediatric obesity. We cover the scope of the epidemic, reasons for the trend, genetic and environmental variables, medical management, and the role of bariatric surgery in the pediatric population.

Insecticides, Physical Discipline, Eye Injuries - PediaCast 224

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:08:56 -0400

Join us this week for a Pediatric News Extravaganza! Topics include insecticides and c-sections affecting memory and IQ scores, parental compliance with new car-seat and booster-seat recommendations, preparing preschoolers for college, physical discipline, eye injuries, sugary drinks at school, and labels used to describe overweight kids.

Safety of Over-The-Counter Medications - PediaCast 223

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:44:33 -0400

Dr Marcel Casavant and Dr Cheryl Laubacher join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion of over-the-counter medications. We’ll follow the life of a drug as it progresses from Rx to OTC and we’ll take a look at the serious safety risks these medicines can present to children. From fever reducers and cold formulations to antacids and wart removers, we cover just about everything in the family medicine chest!

Cholesterol Screening, Dental Sedation, Cold Exposure - PediaCast 222

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:02:36 -0400

Join Dr Mike this week for more pediatric news and answers to listener questions. Topics include a challenge to the latest cholesterol screening recommendations, long-term safety of ADHD medications, breast milk and nut allergies, safety concerns with dental sedation, CHARGE syndrome, and the effect of cold exposure on the immune system.

Migraine Headaches - PediaCast 221

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:05:11 -0400

Dr Ann Pakalnis joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss Migraine Headaches. We’ll cover the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common, and often debilitating, disorder.

Pediatric Residency Training - PediaCast 220

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:04:04 -0400

Dr John Mahan and Dr Tricia Lucin visit the PediaCast Studio today to discuss pediatric residency training. We’ll de-mystify the black box that produces American doctors and give you an insider’s look at living the life of a resident. For those interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics, we’ll provide hints on what makes a strong program and describe the many career opportunities available to those who finish a pediatric residency.

Magnets, Twitching, Poop - PediaCast 219

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:57:01 -0400

This week on PediaCast… Join Dr Mike in the studio for the latest pediatric news and answers to listener questions. This week’s topics include kids in the kitchen, magnet dangers, teaching kids to be persistent, infant self-gagging behavior, twitches and tics, baby poop, blood types and RhoGAM.

Cystic Fibrosis - PediaCast 218

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:47:07 -0400

Dr Karen McCoy joins Dr Mike Patrick in the Pediacast Studio to discuss cystic fibrosis. As many as 1 in 25 caucasians are carriers of this disorder, which results in severe life-long problems. We discuss the cause of CF along with its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, current research, and the long-term outlook for those with the disease.

Concussions, Appendicitis, Forearm Fractures - PediaCast 217

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:05:27 -0400

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 of displaced and overriding distal radius fractures. If these terms sound complex or confusing, never fear… We always break it down so moms and dads can understand!

Zinc, Eating Disorders, Nannies - PediaCast 216

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:14:32 -0400

Join Dr Mike as he covers pediatric news and answers listener questions. Topics this week include baby wipes, zinc’s role in fighting serious infections, afternoon snacks, predicting eating disorders, the effect of hot, humid air on asthma sufferers, ear tube surgery, sunburns and sunscreen, daycare vs nannies, and summer physicals. It’s all right here… on PediaCast!

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - PediaCast 215

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:52:37 -0400

Inflammatory Bowel Disease affects 1.5 million Americans—many of them children. Join us in the PediaCast studio as Dr Wallace Crandall and Dr Mike Patrick take an in-depth look at IBD. We cover the similarities and differences of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, including risk factors, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and long-term outlook. When a child has IBD, parents have lots of questions. This week, PediaCast has the answers!

Booster Seats, Pinworms, Pink Slime - PediaCast 214

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:39 -0400

This week on PediaCast… Join us in the studio as Dr Mike takes questions from listeners. Topics include pinworms, shingles, and scoliosis. We also discuss carpooling, booster seats, and Pink Slime! If you have a question or topic idea, be sure to let us know by visiting the contact page at pediacast.org.

Batteries, Music, Autism - PediaCast 213

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:58:21 -0400

This week on PediaCast… Join Dr Mike in the studio as we cover News Parents Can Use. Topics include The Wishing Tree Project, battery-related emergency department visits, video games, cerebral palsy, music therapy, baby brain development, schoolyards, autism, and compulsory physical education. All this plus pay-to-play sports policies keeping kids off the team… And could school-based health clinics replace the doctor’s office?

Physical Fitness and Resistance Training - PediaCast 212

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:15:36 -0400

Dr James MacDonald and Dr Avery Faigenbaum join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss physical fitness and childhood resistance training. At what age should parents start encouraging physical activity? When should formal sports participation start? How much is too much? What can you do to prevent injury and burn out? Is weight lifting safe for kids? And what constitutes a reasonable conditioning program? Answers to these questions and many more… on this week’s PediaCast!

Hand Gel Abuse, Reye's Syndrome, Artificial Sweeteners - PediaCast 211

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:43:36 -0400

Join us in the PediaCast Studio as Dr Mike covers the latest pediatric news and answers listener questions. Topics this week include teens getting drunk from hand sanitizer, sippy cup dangers, a new use for an old antibiotic, math skills and medication errors, aspirin and Reye’s Syndrome, and an update on cell phones and driving. All this, plus kids with grey hair and a modern history of artificial sweeteners!

Summer Safety - PediaCast 210

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:18:29 -0400

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Sarah Denny as they discuss the best ways to keep kids safe this summer. Each year, nearly 10,000 American families experience the loss of a child due to an accidental injury. From bicycles to swimming pools and playgrounds to trampolines, we share important tips on making the most of a fun and safe summer!

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care - PediaCast 209

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:44:12 -0400

Dr Dan Cohen and Fire Chief Steve Shaner join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss pre-hospital emergency care for children. Over 30 million kids seek emergency care each year in the United States. We discuss what you should do if your child has an emergency. Who should you call? Where should you go? If an ambulance comes, will it have first-responders with pediatric training? Will it have the right-sized equipment? Is your EMS system prepared to handle kid-sized emergencies? And what should parents do if it’s not? All this, plus the latest in pre-hospital emergency medicine research!

Cancer Survivorship - PediaCast 208

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:06:24 -0400

Dr Laura Martin joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss cancer survivorship. More kids survive than ever before, but medical care and social support don’t stop when the cancer is gone. Listen in and discover the unique life-long needs of childhood cancer survivors!

Concierge Medicine, Research Round-Up, Whooping Cough - PediaCast 207

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:16:39 -0400

Join Dr Mike this week in the PediaCast Studio as we add to our popular research round-up by shedding new light on old asthma and dehydration recommendations. Plus, tips for reducing the spread of MRSA in your home, concierge health care, and a new strain of whooping cough infecting thousands of kids in Australia.

Synthetic Marijuana, Driveway Sealcoat, Tiny Tim - PediaCast 206

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:55:49 -0400

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as he covers News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include the cinnamon challenge, synthetic marijuana (Blaze, Spice, K2), passive smoke exposure, successful diets for obese kids, and nitric oxide therapy for preemies. Plus, the dangers of driveway sealcoat and Tiny Tim’s medical diagnosis… It’s all right here—on PediaCast!

Academic Success, Sleep Walking, Healthy Snacks - PediaCast 205

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:27:18 -0400

Join Dr Mike for this weeks edition of PediaCast as we cover News Parents Can Use and answer more of your questions. Topics include the effect of artificial womb sounds on pre-term babies, stair-related injuries, academic success, labial adhesions, sleep walking, meningitis, and healthy snacks. Don’t forget: if you have a question or topic idea, it’s easy to participate in the show by visiting our Contact Page!

Children's on Quality MashUp - PediaCast 204

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:07:41 -0400

Join us for Nationwide Children’s first ever podcasting MashUp! Dr Rick McClead and Dr Mike Patrick take turns in the studio hot seat, candidly discussing PediaCast and Children’s on Quality. Learn how each physician began his podcasting journey and discover more about each show. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!

Kawasaki Disease - PediaCast 203

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:41:53 -0400

Dr Preeti Jaggi and Dr John Kovalchin join Dr Mike Patrick in the PediaCast Studio to discuss Kawasaki Disease. We cover the who, what, why and how of this interesting disease, from its probable infectious beginnings and characteristic presentation to potential heart damage and long-term follow-up. Whether your child has experienced Kawasaki Disease first hand or you just want to be in the know and on the look out, join us for the details!

Colic, Underage Drinking, Mercury Exposure - PediaCast 202

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:53:29 -0500

We have lots of great information coming your way today! Topics include recalls of Infant Tylenol and Tumblekins, colic and its possible relationship to migraines and nicotine, lingering symptoms of concussion, underage drinking, ideas to lessen the stress of moving to a new city, ear infections and ear tubes, and reactive airway disease. Plus Dr Marcel Casavant, Medical Director of the Central Ohio Poison Center, drops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about mercury exposure from a broken compact fluorescent lightbulb.

Health Literacy: What Teens and Parents Need to Know - PediaCast 201

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:42:26 -0500

Dr Deena Chisolm joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio this week to talk about health literacy. How do parents, teens, and children consume and use health information in the 21st Century? Can parents ignite a spirit of self-discovery in their teens? What electronic tools are teens using today? What tools SHOULD they use? We talk benefits and pitfalls of self-directed health education in our digital world!

Finger Foods, Bed Wetting, Head Lice - PediaCast 200

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:44:49 -0500

Join Dr Mike for more news parents can use and answers to your questions! This week’s topics include finger foods, moving from house to house, second-hand smoke exposure in cars, bed wetting, cool mist humidifiers, head lice, and toddler behavior revisited.

Genetics of Congenital Heart Disease - PediaCast 199

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:38:17 -0500

Dr Kim McBride joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss the genetics of congenital heart disease. We explore hypoplastic left heart syndrome, aortic stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta. Evidence is mounting of a strong genetic basis for these disorders, and we’ll take a look at what this means for early diagnosis and intervention. We’ll also tackle questions related to genetic counseling and the services provided by the Center for Molecular and Human Genetics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Vitamin D, Cigars, Mozart - PediaCast 198

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:14:49 -0500

Join Dr Mike as he covers news parents can use and adds three scientific studies to our research round-up. Topics this week include Vitamin D and its link to depression, dissolvable tobacco and nicotine (bad!), flavored cigars (also bad!), milk consumption and colon cancer, food marketing (an update), folic acid and language development, Mozart and epilepsy, and differences between boys and girls when it comes to concussion symptoms.

Whooping Cough, Handwriting, Self-Esteem - PediaCast 197

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:25:27 -0500

TOPICS
Vaccines for Parents
Pertussis Outbreak—For Real?
Handwriting and Academic Success
Asthma and Infant Growth
Unfair Child Abuse Suspicions
Donated Breast Milk
Baby Cereal
Pain Tolerance
Sugar Cereal Solution
Self-Esteem

PediaCast 196 * Back Talk, Hair Loss, Growth Spurts

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:30:27 -0500

TOPICS
Food Presentation
Physical Activity Linked To Academic Performance
12 Ways To Get Fit in 2012
Back-Talking Teens
Alopecia Areata
Epi Pens, Fluoride, Potty Training, Growth Spurts
Strep Throat and Dogs

PediaCast 195 * Breastfeeding Extravaganza!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:19 -0500

TOPIC
Breastfeeding

GUESTS
Dr Nehal Parikh
Neonatologist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Megan Harrison
Registered Nurse
Advanced Certified Lactation Consultant
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

PediaCast 194 * Sickle Cell Anemia

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:07:19 -0500

TOPIC
Sickle Cell Anemia

GUEST
Dr Melissa Rhodes
Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

PediaCast 193 * Noisy Toys, Tylenol Warning, Basketball Research

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:46:15 -0500

TOPICS
Noisy Toys and Hearing Risk
Unhealthy Food at Children’s Hospitals
In-Store Calorie Signs Influence Teens
FDA Releases New Warning on Infant Acetaminophen
Incidence of Basketball Injuries
Effect of Lace-Up Ankle Braces on Basketball Injury Rates
Effect of Increased Sleep on Basketball Performance

PediaCast 192 * Dangerous Toys, Sugar Cereal, Pityriasis Rosea

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:44:28 -0500

TOPICS
Dangerous Toys - Top 10 List
Daycare Boosts Immunity
Overuse of Antibiotics
Sugar Cereal
Pityriasis Rosea
Osteopathic Doctors
Toddler Scratching Behavior

PediaCast 191 * Type I Diabetes

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:30 -0500

TOPIC
Type I Diabetes

GUEST
Dr David Repaske
Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 190 * Genetics of Autism

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:21:08 -0500

TOPIC
Genetics of Autism

GUEST
Dr Gail Herman
Center for Molecular and Human Genetics
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 189 * Tooth Care

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:37:05 -0500

TOPIC
Tooth Care

GUEST
Dr Elizabeth Gosnell
Pediatric Dentist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 188 * Pox Pops, PECARN, Night Terrors

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:22:46 -0500

NEWS
Pox Pops
Sexting

GUEST
Melissa Metheney
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Section of Emergency Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

LISTENER QUESTIONS
Growth Charts
Dried Cherries
Night Terrors
Allergies

PediaCast 187 * Teenage Self-Embedding

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:07:23 -0400

TOPIC
Self-Embedding

GUESTS
Dr William Shiels
Chief of Radiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr John Campo
Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 186 * Asthma

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:39:53 -0400

TOPIC
Asthma

GUEST
Dr Karen McCoy
Chief of Pulmonary Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 185 * Co-Sleeping, Poop Concerns, Muscular Dystrophy

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:24:58 -0400

TOPICS
Anesthesia Linked to Learning Problems
Parents Ignore Car Seat Safety
Stop the Co-Sleeping Madness
Even Young Toddlers Understand Fairness
Recurrent UTIs and Chronic Kidney Disease
Teens Clueless on Fast Food Calories
Toddler Poop Concerns
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Vision Exams

PediaCast 184 * Influenza and Flu Vaccine

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:02:03 -0400

TOPIC
Influenza
Flu Vaccine

GUEST
Dr Dennis Cunningham
Section of Infectious Diseases
Physician Director of Epidemiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 183 * Child Abuse

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:11:12 -0400

TOPIC
Child Abuse

GUEST
Dr Jonathan Thackeray
Interim Medical Director
Center for Child and Family Advocacy
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 182 * Foreskin, Feeding Transitions, Temper Tantrums

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:23:36 -0400

TOPICS
Flu Vaccines Prevent Death
Child Abuse Rises with Economic Recession
Switch Kids to Low-Fat Milk
Parents Find It Difficult to Talk About Obesity
College Student Sleep Habits
Foreskin Care
Feeding Transitions
Toddler Temper Tantrums

PediaCast 181 * Family Communication

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:52:00 -0400

TOPIC
Family Communication

GUEST
Dr Cynthia Gerhardt
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology
The Ohio State University
Principal Investigator, Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 180 * Sponge Bob, Windows, Coffee

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:48:45 -0400

NEWS AND LISTENERS
Sponge Bob
Pesticides
Window Dangers
Exercise
Breastfeeding and X-Rays
Coffee Drinking 2 year old
Deodorant Use in 5 year old
My 2 cents: HPV Vaccine

PediaCast 179 * Gastroparesis

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:04:03 -0400

TOPIC
Gastroparesis

GUEST
Dr Hayat Mousa
Professor of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 178 * Anaphylaxis

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:45:02 -0400

TOPIC
Anaphylaxis

GUEST
Dr Daniel Scherzer
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 177 * Concussion

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:15:49 -0400

TOPIC
Concussions in Student Athletes

GUESTS
Dr Thomas Pommering
Chief of Sports Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Steevie Carzoo
Athletic Trainer
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 176 * Bug Spray, Power Lines, Potty Training

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:37:20 -0400

LISTENER QUESTIONS
Food Mascots
Bug Spray
Hormones in Milk
Electromagnetic Radiation
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Potty Training

PediaCast 175 * Factor V Leiden

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:49:35 -0400

TOPIC
Factor V Leiden

GUEST
Dr Bryce Kerlin
Hematologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PediaCast 174 * Cleft Lip and Palate

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:48:14 -0400

TOPIC
Cleft Lip and Palate

GUEST
Dr Richard Kirschner
Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director of the Cleft Lip and Palate Center
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 173 * Hiding Veggies, Late Talkers, Banning Circumcision

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:08:50 -0400

TOPICS
Healthy Kid's Meals
Custody of Super-Obese Children
Hiding Vegetables in Food
Late Talkers
Dangers of Portable Pools
Social Networking and Kids
Proposed Circumcision Ban in San Francisco

PediaCast 172 * Microsurgery

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:25:20 -0400

TOPICS
Microsurgery
Hand Injuries
Brachial Plexus
Facial Re-Animation

GUEST
Dr Maya Spaeth
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 171 * Summer Conditioning

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:43:26 -0400

TOPIC
Summer Conditioning for Student Athletes

GUESTS
Dr Thomas Pommering
Medical Director of Sports Medicine
Nationwide Children's

Kerry Waple
Senior Athletic Trainer
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 170 * Telemedicine

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:35:10 -0400

TOPIC
Telemedicine

GUEST
Dr Rachel Brown
Neonatologist
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 169 * Pseudotumor Cerebri

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:01:40 -0400

TOPIC
Pseudotumor Cerebri

GUEST
Dr Shawn Aylward
Pediatric Neurologist
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 168 * Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:21:47 -0400

TOPIC
Hand Foot Mouth Disease

GUEST
Dr Katalin Koranyi
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 167 * Social Media

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:03:05 -0400

TOPICS
Social Media
Potty Chairs

GUEST
Kelli Nowinsky
Social Media "Guru"
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 166 * Von Willebrand Disease

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:09:14 -0400

TOPIC
Von Willebrand Disease

GUEST
Dr Sarah O'Brien
Pediatric Hematologist
Nationwide Children's

PediaCast 165 * ADHD and Diet, Texting and Driving

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:56:09 -0400

TOPICS
ADHD and Diet
Texting and Driving
Safe Gas Cans

PediaCast 164 * Acne, Asperger Syndrome, Nail Biting

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:41:29 -0400

TOPICS
Acne
Asperger Syndrome
Nail Biting
Ohio Family Vacation Spots

PediaCast 163 * Snap Crackle Pop

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:55:39 -0400

TOPICS
Gerber Good Start and Eczema
Energy and SPORT DRINKS under more fire
Health Benefits of Video Games
A New Health Problem Related to Video Games
Text Messaging Medicine Reminders
The Impending Death of Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Decade's Top Ten Health Advancements (from the CDC)

PediaCast 162 * SimplyThick, MCDK, Homemade Baby Food * 347-404-5437

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:53:01 -0400

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
SimplyThick
acetaminophen
ADHD drugs
fake antibiotics
bed bugs and MRSA
HPV vaccine for boys
parental smoking

FEATURED SEGMENT
multicystic dysplastic kidney

LISTENER QUESTIONS
breastfeeding immunity
homemade baby food
baby tongues

PediaCast 161 * Head Trauma, Sexy Clothes, Lyme Disease * 347-404-5437

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:44:59 -0400

TOPICS
FDA Warns About Baby Teething Gel
Head Trauma Watch and Wait
TVs and Daycare: A Bad Combination
Should All Teens Have EKGs?
Gastric Bypass (Bariatric) Surgery for Teens
Sexy Clothes for Young Girls: Enough Already!
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctors at Play
Backyard Trampolines
Daytime Wetting
Tick Bites / Lyme Disease

PediaCast 160 * Meningitis Vaccine, Radon, Homeschool * 347-404-5437

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:07:34 -0400

TOPICS
Toxic Substance Control Act
Exam Room Chaperones
Meningitis Vaccine
Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Radon
Calling Kids by Their Name
Infant Not Crawling
Homeschool Interview Take 2

PediaCast 159 * Walking Balls, Spray-On Sunscreen, Head Freeze * 347-404-5437

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:51:10 -0400

TOPICS
Vaccine Safety
Pediatric CAT Scans
Water-Walking Balls
Breast Feeding and HIV
Dental Procedures
Sunscreen
Head Freeze
Ear Infection Treatment

PediaCast 158 * Car Seats, Paronychia, ADHD * 347-404-5437

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:32:09 -0400

TOPICS
Car Seat Safety
Ear Infections, Taste, and Obesity
Sudden Death in Competitive Athletes
Toy Therapy for Toddler Autism
Paronychia
Breast Milk Storage and Calories
Speech Delay
ADHD and the Placebo Effect

PediaCast 157 * Smoke Alarms, Depressed Dads, Poop Uckies * 347-404-5437

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:40:25 -0400

TOPICS
Home Smoke Alarms
Depressed Fathers
Anesthesia Linked To Learning Problems
Dealing With Emotions in Young Boys
Social Implications of No TV
Transitioning From Crib to Toddler Bed
Poop Uckies
Googling Health Information

PediaCast 156 * Tanning Salons, Folliculitis, Vapor Rub * 347-404-5437

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:28:47 -0500

TOPICS
Fever Phobia
Tanning Salons
Skin Infection
Measles
Drug-Related Poisoning
Food Allergies
Folliculitis
Vapor Rub

PediaCast 155 * Energy Drinks, Teen Sleep, Forearm Fractures

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:48:14 -0500

TOPICS
Energy Drinks
Mountain Bike Injuries
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
Third-Hand Smoke Exposure
Bath Time
Teen Sleeping
Distal Radius Fractures

PediaCast 154 * Body Odor, Common Cold Vaccine, Febrile Seizures

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:58:32 -0500

TOPICS
Obese Kids Benefit When Parents Watch Their Weight
Allegra Goes Over The Counter
Running-Related Injuries Are On The Rise
More U.S. Doctors Prescribe Amoxicillin For Sinus Infections
Toddler Body Odor
Common Cold Vaccine
Cystic Fibrosis
Spinal Muscle Atrophy
Febrile Seizures