Charting Pediatrics

Today Robert Fuhlbrigge, MD joins us to discuss the 10 most common pediatric rheumatology diagnoses. Dr. Fuhlbrigge is the Chair of Rheumatology at Children's Colorado and professor of pediatrics and rheumatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: What swollen joints can indicate when assessing potential diagnoses in the realm of rheumatology The most common identif...

Today on the podcast, Dave Scudamore, MD,  joins us to talk about neonatal jaundice. Dr. Scudamore is the Director of Inpatient Medicine for the Network of Care at Children's Colorado, and he is also an assistant professor of pediatrics in hospital medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: The major risk factors for severe jaundice that can cause complications wit...

With us today is Matthew Greenhawt, MD , associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Greenhawt discusses hot topics surrounding food-related allergies, including the early introduction of peanuts. In this episode: What initial steps to take before referring patients to an allergist The importance of getting a complete patient history to diagn...

The host of this podcast is Dr. David Brumbaugh, pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado. In this episode, Joel Friedlander, MD , pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Colorado, addresses the management of constipation and the effects of leaving it untreated, especially in young children. In this episode, Dr. Friedlander discusses: Addressing co...

In this episode, Johannes von Alvensleben, MD , pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Children's Hospital Colorado and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, talks about heart arrhythmias. He discusses some of the most common heart arrhythmias in the primary care setting, including identifiable characteristics and treatments. In this episode...

In this episode we discuss attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medication management with Marissa Schiel, MD . Dr. Schiel is the Medical Director of the Outpatient Psychiatry Program at Children's Colorado and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Also joining us is Danielle Stutzman, R.Ph., a clinical pharmacist at Children's Colora...

In this episode, Sean O'Leary, MD , discusses vaccine safety and hesitancy from parents. He also suggests motivational interviewing techniques to use when talking with your patients and families. Dr. O'Leary is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Children's Colorado and associate professor pediatrics and infectious diseases at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode...

In this episode, Eliza Buyers, MD , talks about reproductive health in teenagers. Dr. Buyers is a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist at Children's Colorado and a senior instructor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: How to talk to teens and their parents about reproductive health Implementing a universal screening approach in your prac...

This episode is the season one wrap up show; thank you to all of our listeners! In light of this celebratory occasion, we're going to take a little departure from our regular clinical episodes to reflect on season one and preview what listeners can look forward to in season 2 starting August 7, 2018 . Suggestions or feedback? Write to us at chartingpediatrics@childrenscolorado.org  

Joining us today are Terry Fry, MD and Mike Verneris, MD to explore cellular therapy for the treatment of pediatric cancers. Dr. Fry is the Robert and Kathleen Clark Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer Therapeutics and Dr. Verneris is the Barton Family Endowed Chair of Bone Marrow Transplant at Children's Colorado. In this episode: A new immunotherapy known as cellular therapy, or specifically the c...

In this episode, we discuss the management of and treatments for nocturnal enuresis, nighttime bedwetting. Joining us is pediatric urology nurse practitioner, Marguerite Korber, NP , who runs many of the enuresis clinics at Children's Colorado. In this episode: At age 5, the primary care physician should make a formal diagnosis of nighttime wetting and give the family a proactive, therapeutic trea...

On today's episode, we're discussing the diagnosis and management of neck masses in children. Joining us is Melissa Scholes, MD , Director of the Pediatric Balance and Vestibular Disorders Clinic at Children's Colorado. In this episode: Common presentations of neck masses in children The questions pediatricians should be asking when they encounter a neck mass The various locations and types of nec...

Joining us is Ricky Mohon, MD , to discuss the most common sleep disorders and sleep issues affecting pediatric and adolescent patients. Dr. Mohon is Medical Director of Sleep Medicine and Program Director of Pediatric Pulmonology here at Children's Colorado, as well as a professor of pediatrics at CU Medicine. In this episode: The prevalence of sleep disorders in children and how these issues hav...

In this podcast, Bill Anderson, MD , co-director of the multidisciplinary Asthma Program  at Children's Colorado and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, talks about asthma. He discusses challenges in the management of asthma, the effect of asthma on pediatric patients and treatment options now available. In this episode, Dr. Anderson discusses: Commo...

In this episode, Daniel Searing, MD , Professor of pediatrics and allergies at Children's Colorado, talks about seasonal allergies and pollen. He discusses the effects of pollen, how to treat and alleviate allergies, and more. In this episode, Dr. Searing discusses: Pollen and how it affects allergies Why cottonwood trees are a big pollinator, especially in the springtime Why rain and humidity shu...

Today, we're discussing celiac disease with guest Edwin Liu, MD . Dr. Liu is an international leader in the research and management of celiac disease, the Director of the Colorado Center for Celiac Disease at Children's Colorado and a professor of pediatrics at the CU School of Medicine. In this episode: How the prevalence of celiac disease has changed over time and what that means The hygiene hyp...

In this episode, Stephanie Mayer, MD , joins us to share her insights on diagnosing hip pain in pediatric patients. We're discussing this issue from its symptoms and causes to how to manage hip pain. Dr. Mayer is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Colorado and an assistant professor of orthopedics at the CU School of Medicine. In this episode: The common hip pain causes to watch for in a...

In today's episode we discuss autism spectrum disorder with Elizabeth Coan, PsyD . Dr. Coan is a doctor of psychology at the Neuroscience Institute at Children's Colorado and is an instructor of developmental pediatrics at the CU School of Medicine. In this episode: How a PCP can take the first steps towards diagnosing autism How you can implement autism screening tools in your practice How to sen...

In this episode, we explore the stigmatized topic of physician burnout with Jenny Reese, MD , Director of the Resilience Program at CU Anschutz and Inpatient Medicine at Children's Colorado and Sonja O'Leary, MD, Medical Director of Denver Health's School-Based Health Centers Team. Drs. Reese and O'Leary share their personal experiences with burnout and offer valuable insights on what physician bu...

Our guest for this episode is Jessica Malmberg, PhD , the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and assistant professor of child psychiatry at CU School of Medicine. Dr. Malmberg talks us through a common behavioral issues of school-aged children – school refusal – and provides insights, advice and tools to help prevent, manage and understand this behavi...

Today we're discussing the serious topic of teen suicide with Jenna Glover, PhD, MS,  of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Colorado. Dr. Glover is the Director of Clinical Psychology Training at Children's Colorado and an assistant professor of child psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Mental health and suicide prevention resources from the episode: Prima...

In this episode we're discussing bronchiolitis with Monica Federico, MD , Medical Director of both the Asthma Program and Clinical Alignment at Children's Colorado. Dr. Federico is also an associate professor of pediatrics and pulmonary medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: How to diagnose the classic presentations of bronchiolitis How providers can identify t...

Today on the podcast, we're discussing adolescent bariatric surgery with Thomas Inge, MD . Dr. Inge is the division head of Pediatric Surgery and the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Children's Colorado, as well as a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: Where bariatric surgery fits within available options for the morbidly obese adolescent patient...

Today on the podcast, Dave Scudamore, MD , joins us to talk about neonatal jaundice. Dr. Scudamore is the Director of Inpatient Medicine for the Network of Care at Children's Colorado, and he is also an assistant professor of pediatrics in hospital medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: The major risk factors for severe jaundice that can cause complications wit...

In this episode, Jeremy Prager, MD , talks us through a common issue in pediatric patients — noisy breathing. He outlines the underlying causes and presentations of, as well as available treatment options for noisy breathing. Dr. Prager is a pediatric otolaryngologist, Director of the Aerodigestive Program at Children's Colorado and associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Colora...