HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

In this episode, Dr. Patty Sabey leads a discussion focusing on the causes and treatments for head lice.

Dr. Gianna Frazee leads a discussion focusing on separation anxiety in children, and what parents to can do help their children.

Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku leads a discussion focusing on back-to-school immunizations.

Dr. Jasmin Makar leads a discussion focusing on ear infections, specifically in young children.

Just like school dances and football games, acne is a rite of passage that most children will experience as they approach adulthood. This can be a stressful time for both children and parents. Dr. More shares some tips for parents to help their children cope with acne.

Your child is sick or injured. Do you go to the emergency room, an urgent care center, or the pediatrician's office? Lauren Strelitz, MD, of Stanford Medicine Children's Health sheds some light on the differences between the three to help you make the best decision for your child's health.

According to the California Department of Public Health, choking is one of the primary causes of accidental injury and death in children. To help parents be proactive and ward off potential perils, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Joelle McConlogue, MD, offers some expert tips for dealing with choking threats throughout the year.

Join Dr. Arvind Balaji, pediatric sports medicine specialist, to learn more about how sports injuries, nutrition, hydration and training needs can all differ between boys and girls.

In this episode, listen as speech pathologist Rana Barghouty and pediatric audiologist Melissa Tribble lead an interactive discussion on how to help kids who have suffered hearing loss develop language skills.

While team sports can be incredibly rewarding and character-building for kids, they also come with a risk of sports injuries like broken bones, sprains, and strains. The podcast will focus on how to prepare children for fall team sports, including the importance of a back-to-school physical and tips for minimizing the risk of sports injuries.

Amina Ahmed, MD discusses what you need to know about nosebleeds in kids and what to do.

Skin care isn’t just for grown-ups: Parents also need to be aware of their children’s skin health needs — and signs that they might need to enlist a medical professional’s help. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD will discuss the basics of caring for children’s skin, as well as common skin issues like eczema and signs that it might be time to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.

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Pediatrician Jody Ullom offers advice to better understand how the experience of living through a pandemic is affecting kids, how parents can spot potential issues, and what they can do to make things better.

In this informative and empowering podcast, Dr. Jasmin Makar talks about how parents can boost their family's immunity, how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms and COVID, and what to do if their child comes down with a virus.

ACL and meniscus injuries are on the rise among young athletes. Learn how to prevent and treat them from two pediatric sports medicine experts.

Young female athletes have a unique set of medical needs. They are more likely to suffer from conditions including disordered eating, amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) and low bone density. Female athletes with these conditions are at a higher risk of developing fractures and other sports injuries. In this podcast, pediatric sports medicine specialists Dr. Emily Kraus and Dr. Kevin Shea discu...

Dr. Leina Alrabadi discusses Biliary Atresia.

Dr. William Gallentine leads an in-depth discussion on epilepsy and the warning signs and precautions that can be taken when someone is having a seizure.

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan leads an in-depth discussion on vocal cord paralysis.

Dr. MyMy Buu and Dr. Douglas Sidell lead an in-depth discussion on Aerodigestive Medicine.

Dr. Julia Pederson discusses some helpful tips for keeping your children safe this summer while doing outdoor activities.

Dr. Kara Meister discusses laryngomalacia and possible treatment options.

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