The Cribsiders

When it comes to enuresis, the answers aren’t always crystal clear. Join the Cribsiders and expert guest Carmen Tong, DO, as we flush out the nuances of nocturnal and daytime wetting. It’s time to streamline your approach with evidence-based insights.

Join us in this episode with our expert guest the “platelet doctor” Dr. Beau Mitchell (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) to learn all about the complexities of diagnosing and managing ITP!  From learning how to evaluate bleeding symptoms to the latest therapies for chronic refractory ITP, Dr. Mitchell provides insight on how to tackle this relatively common hematologic condition. After this e...

Join us for a great discussion on congenital syphilis with Dr. Ryan Rochat! We’ll shine a light on the darkfield of congenital syphilis and unmask The Great Imitator . We dive into the rationale for screening for syphilis in pregnancy, the testing available, and how the heck to interpret the screening algorithm. We also explore the comprehensive evaluation and follow-up of affected infants.

Dive into hemophilia with three-peat guest Dr. Weyand, the Shematologist! In this episode, we break down the basics of hemophilia A and B, from inheritance and pathophysiology to the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Factor in these practical tips for managing acute bleeding, counseling families, and navigating the complexities of prophylaxis—all while keeping kids safe and active. T...

In this episode of The Cribsiders, we explore the world of Highly Sensitive Children with expert guest Dr. Caylin Riley, a pediatrician and newborn hospitalist. Dr. Riley breaks down what it means to be a highly sensitive child and offers practical strategies for supporting these kids at home and in clinical settings. We discuss how sensitivity can be a strength, how to recognize and respond to si...

Firearm Injuries have a significant impact on the wellbeing of our pediatric population, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Come and join us with our guest, Dr. Noé Romo for an insightful conversation regarding firearm safety in the inpatient and outpatient setting. In this episode, you will learn how to provide non-judgemental and seamless anticipatory guidance in well-child visits. In addit...

Brace yourself! This week, we’re learning about cerebral palsy from Dr. Matthew MacCarthy, who is both a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist at Prisma Health in South Carolina AND a person with cerebral palsy. We’re talking NICU, Botox, and puberty, so get ready to stretch your knowledge with a thoughtful approach to CP diagnosis and management.

Join us for part 2 of our informative discussion with Dr. David Vitale, a pediatric pancreatologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this episode, we dive deep into acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, distinguishing the two, and exploring the causes, genetic predispositions, and available treatments. Whether you're a budding pancreatologist or a PCP, this episode offers valuable insight...

Do you develop acute belly pain when you think about pancreatitis? Grab your antiemetics and analgesics and stave off the belly pain for this inflammatory discussion! In this episode, we sit down with our expert pancreatologist, Dr. David Vitale, to discuss all things acute pediatric pancreatitis. He takes us through the causes, pathophysiology and treatment, as well as what the generalist should...

Join us to learn from our expert guest Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz about the difference between palliative care and hospice, how to talk about death and dying, and what services home hospice can provide. Dr. MacDonell-Yilmaz is a pediatric palliative care attending and the director of a pediatric home hospice team.

Grab a cafe au lait and settle in for a nerve-rackingly good conversation with Dr. Carlos Prada, Pediatric Genetics specialist at Northwestern University’s Lurie Children’s Hospital. Dr. Prada walks us through the most common presentations of NF1, the recently updated diagnostic criteria, and important follow-up screening exams and treatment options. It’s an episode so good, even your nerves will...

Are you missing cases of measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella in your clinical practice without even knowing it? With declining vaccine rates, it is more important than ever to spot vaccine-preventable illnesses, diseases you may have only ever seen on board questions! Dr. Walter Dehority, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and an e...

In this episode of The Cribsiders, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM’s), and its implications for pediatric medicine. Our informatics expert and pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Tristan Nichols, discusses the current applications of AI in clinical practice on the ward, ethical considerations, and what the future may hold as AI continues to exp...

Join us for an insightful conversation with board-certified allergist Dr. Jessica MacDougall ( OHSU ). In this episode, we dive deep into the world of seasonal, food, and drug allergies. Learn when you can diagnose and treat seasonal allergies, which foods to introduce early, and how to manage the common but confusing amoxicillin rash. Plus, discover key takeaways like why intranasal treatments ar...

Is there a large cleft in your knowledge of craniofacial anomalies? Dr. Matthew Blessing ( Seattle Children's ) joins us to break down this common condition, treatment strategies, and palate-able pearls for the PCP. 

It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Today, we’re taking a look back at three of our prior episodes with a focus on pediatric endocrine disorders - #56 Puberty , #70 Short Stature , and #78 Hypothyroidism .

Dr. Colleen Brennan, academic neonatologist at Washington University and director of neonatal outreach, walks us through the first few hours of a baby’s life when things don’t go as planned! She covers critical topics like recognizing respiratory distress and apnea in a neonate, practical tips for corrective steps in newborn resuscitation, how low is too low in neonatal blood glucose, and when to...

Don’t let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat ( Pittsburgh ) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insights

Don't let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat ( Pittsburgh ) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insights.

Does thinking about myocarditis make your chest hurt? In this episode, we have a fantastic heart-to-heart with Dr. Jessica Laks ( Heart Failure and Transplant at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ). Together, we dive into the complexities of myocarditis - how to recognize the signs, how to triage patients, and what tests to order. Sit back, relax, and keep an open heart as she drops the heart...

Every week, the equivalent of a high-school classroom’s worth of students (an average of 22 adolescents) dies of drug overdoses in the United States. Join us and expert guest Dr. Scott Hadland ( Mass General for Children, Harvard Medical School ) as we explore Opioid Use Disorder, a rapidly evolving disease affecting our youth. Dr. Hadland provides a big picture understanding of this complex probl...

Taking care of patients with Down Syndrome requires a careful and multidisciplinary approach. Come and join us with our wonderful guest, Dr. Hannah Keppler, as we go over everything you need to know about managing patients with Down Syndrome in a primary care setting. In this episode, we go over what to look out for during an initial newborn evaluation of a baby with Trisomy 21, the important scre...

Crossover Round 2! The Cribsiders reunite Pediatrics On Call hosts, Dr. David Hill and Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, to recap the AAP 2024 conference plenaries. Join us as we discuss pediatricians as heroes, the importance of early literacy, how to approach social media and youth mental health, congenital syphilis, and health policies. 

Get ready for an influx of practice-changing pearls as the Cribsiders team shares what we learned at the AAP 2024 conference in Orlando, FL. Learn how to diagnose and manage GERD, common gynecologic disorders, murmurs, and hypertriglyceridemia. Find out what’s new in the newborn nursery and how to counsel on marijuana use. 

Does the thought of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome make your heart race? Dr. Kelsey Klaas (Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic) teaches us how to walk with patients and families through a POTS diagnosis. We master the art of orthostatic vitals, learn about the importance of teamwork in POTS management strategies, and touch on the stigma around this diagnosis. This episode is packed with...