PediaCast CME: Pediatric Podcasts for Providers

SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION Join us for an up-to-date briefing on RSV bronchiolitis. We cover the organism, the disease, evidence-based treatment guidelines, Synagis prophylaxis and the development of an RSV vaccine. My guests include Drs Asuncion Mejias, Christopher Timan and Karen McCoy. TOPICS RSV Bronchiolitis Synagis Prophylaxis RSV Vaccine PRESENTERS Dr Mike Patrick PediaCast and PediaCast CME Na...

SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION Join us as Dr Mike moderates an important discussion for Health Literacy Month. What exactly is health literacy? How is it tied to adherence, compliance, quality, safety, satisfaction and outcomes? And in what specific ways can YOU make a difference in the lives of patients and families everywhere. It's an episode of PediaCast you don't want to miss! TOPICS Health Literacy P...

SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION Dr Garrett Hunt joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on Lyme Disease. We cover the organism, the vector, and the geographic distribution, along with clinical manifestations and treatment of early localized infection, early disseminated infection and late disease. Finally, does Lyme disease cause chronic aches and fatigue? Tune in to find out! TOPIC Lyme Dis...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Dr Wesley Burks and Dr Becky Scherzer join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on food allergies. What's behind the rapid rise of these conditions? How are food allergies properly diagnosed and managed? We also explore the latest evidence (IMPACT and LEAP studies) concerning peanut allergies, including prevention and treatment strategies.   TOPICS Food Allergi...

Show Notes DESCRIPTION Dr Elise Berlan visits the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on birth control for teenagers. We cover the prevalence of sexual activity for American teens, the importance of providing birth control options, and strategies for counseling teens and families. We also explore the effectiveness, benefits, side-effects, risks and pitfalls for the entire range of contraceptive opti...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Emotionally-charged interactions with patients and families are a common challenge for healthcare providers. Shawn Chambers, patient relations coordinator for emergency medicine at Nationwide Children's, stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Taking the HEAT. We explore communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, setting boundaries and managing expectations—im...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Dr Hiren Patel visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about pediatric hypertension. Blood pressures are on the rise, mirroring the increase in childhood obesity. We discuss the longterm morbidity of this condition, along with diagnostic criteria, a practical work-up, management strategies and prevention efforts. We hope you can join us!   TOPIC Pediatric Hypertension   PRESEN...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Dr John Mahan and Dr Karyn Kassis visit Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on mentoring relationships in academic medicine. We define the relationship, identify several types of mentors, and outline best practices for mentoring programs… ones that boost career satisfaction and promote success. We hope you can join us!   TOPIC Mentoring Relationships in Academ...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Dr Rohan Henry stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Type 2 Diabetes. We consider the rising incidence of the disease, discuss screening protocols, and detail how to make a diagnosis… along with management options and prevention strategies. Be sure to join us!   TOPIC Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus   PRESENTERS Dr Mike Patrick PediaCast and PediaCast CME Nationwide Childre...

Show Notes DESCRIPTION Dr Jack Kopechek joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on critical reflection. This time-honored skill is essential for anyone who wishes to develop critical thinking, improve diagnostic reasoning, enhance professionalism, advance communication, enjoy personal well-being and avoid burnout. Find out what’s involved and how to overcome the barriers in our facu...

Show Notes DESCRIPTION Dr Peter Minneci joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on the non-operative approach to appendicitis in children. We also cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, exam findings, differential diagnosis, work-up and surgical management of appendicitis. Join us and earn FREE AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as we kick off a new year of PediaCast CME! TOPICS Appendicitis...

Show Notes DESCRIPTION Danielle Ruben joins Dr Mike for a discussion on work-life balance. How do you assess your work-life balance? What happens when it’s off? What effects does it have—not only on YOU, but on your family, patients and colleagues? What adjustments are on the table? And how do you go about prioritizing and executing them? This is an important podcast, especially if you have that u...

Show Notes   DESCRIPTION Dr Ann Pakalnis and Dr Howard Jacobs join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at migraine and tension-type headaches in children and adolescents. We cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work up, treatment and prevention. Also… hot topics in headache research. We hope you can join us!   TOPICS Migraine Headache Tension-...