Pediatric Meltdown

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Lia Gaggino asks pediatric neurologist Dr. Sarah Dixon some interesting questions about a phenomenon called “TikTok Tics”.  Ever hear of it?? Yeah…. Me either.  But it is, indeed, a real thing.  We’ve all seen TV shows or movies where someone with Tourette’s spews out a string of curse words and many people think that is the definitive sym...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts When you hear Dr. Joey Skelton speak about his patients, it’s clear how deep his commitment runs.  He looks beyond the numbers as he believes that each patient deserves to be treated like an individual being. Today's discussion is on childhood obesity. But don’t make the mistake of rolling your eyes and thinking “oh, yeah… it’s a problem” ... . This is...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Child abuse has long been a troubling and widespread issue, and sadly, it seems to be getting worse. Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), often known as somatic illnesses or medical child abuse, is one particularly nefarious kind of child maltreatment. Children's health and safety may be seriously impacted by this type of child abuse. Clinicians must be aware of the s...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts As Dr. Gaggino looks back on her episodes over the past year, she gives out kudos to some of the standout guests of 2022. She also has some reminders of past episodes that you may have missed or may even be worth another listen, (just scroll down to get those links) and there’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting things to come in 2023. If you haven’t alrea...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts   Norrine Russell is the creator of a cutting-edge coaching approach for challenging children, such as those who are 2E, have ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety, as well as those who have learning disabilities. Since 2009, Connected Coaching has demonstrated success with hundreds of students.  Dr. Russell is an expert in child development, learning styles, s...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Cullinan is back to finish up this 4-part series on ADHD. There is an enormous amount of practical information and parenting tips in these 4 episodes. If you haven’t yet, be sure to pull up parts 1, 2 and 3.  Here is some data from ADDA (American Deficit Disorder Association  WHAT IS ADHD?   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Colleen Cullinan is back for part III, diving deeper into Executive Function. This series not only takes a look at the condition from the child’s point of view, but also the parents. Dr. Gaggino asks the questions that many have thought but few have asked.  If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD, this is especially for you. Dr. Cullinan knows you....

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Lia Gaggino talks to Dr. Herschel Lessin on how physicians can  juggle their ADHD patients, parents, practice.    Here are some facts on ADHD ( Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) : -There's more than one type of ADHD -ADHD is genetic. -There is no cure for ADHD, but medication and therapy can control symptoms -ADHD often persists in...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Susan Walley was born to work with kids. She was hooked from the beginning. Recognizing that repertory issues are the #1 cause of hospitalization and realizing that parents don’t realize the impact on their own kids, gave her the inspiration to dive into the work of tobacco/nicotine/vaping addiction. Dr. Lia Gaggino asks the questions that you’ve been wo...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Who will heal the healers? Managing physician burnout is a tall order. And yet when both Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann found themselves going through difficult life-chapters, they saw a need in the system that had not been addressed.  Their program, Better Together, is for the medical community that may feel isolated or may feel like there’s n...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Eating the right foods, getting enough rest, participating in some activity... We’ve all heard that so many times, we can’t even count. However, when Dr. Lenz says it… he backs it up with evidence. Listen in while Dr. Michael Lenz makes the connection of what’s really going on in a patient that is suffering from chronic pain.  It all sounds so logical w...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts You should know that we’re talking about very hard things today. However, death is part of life, and (just like adults), children are not excluded. But logic doesn’t ease the blow when a child passes. Keith was only 6 months old. He left behind 2 loving parents who have now dedicated their lives to creating special programs, support groups and educating medi...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Advocacy can take many forms, from speaking out publicly to organizing groups to writing letters to elected officials. Whatever the form, advocacy is an important way to bring attention to issues and make change. And although anyone can be an advocate, there’s definitely an art to being an “ Effective Advocate ”. Today, Dr. Gaggino talks with Dr. Pam Shaw wh...

TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers. https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts No one expected it. How could you? I mean, he was doing so well. Taking the meds, socially engaged. Everything seemed fine….. But one day in February something went wr...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Why is the U.S. falling behind in healthcare and what can we do to change the narrative?  In this episode, Dr. Gaggino talks to the author of “Who Shall We Let Die”, Dr. Koye Oyerinde. As a Public Health/Global Health Expert, Dr. Oyerinde has had a major role in strengthening health systems for the delivery of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Dr. Dennis Flores’ first study looked into the circumstances that contributed to the recent HIV infection of young gay men in Atlanta. This was done with an awareness of the personal and contextual factors that increase sexual and gender diverse individuals' vulnerability for HIV/STI infection and poor care-related outcomes. His subsequent HIV/STI prevention...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts The eight key executive functions are Impulse control, Emotional Control, Flexible Thinking, Working Memory, Self-Monitoring, Planning and Prioritizing, Task Initiation, and Organization. Early identification and intervention is important for helping individuals with ADHD to reach their full potential. Dr. Colleen Cullinan is back for part 2 in Dr. Gaggino’s...

TRIGGER WARNING : Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.   https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts When Dr. Kemia Sarraf's 13-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014, her world — at least for the next three years — came to a full stop. And as he reg...

TRIGGER WARNING : Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.   https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts A national project called Zero Suicide aims to address the issue of suicide in the medical and mental health systems. The effort is founded on the idea that su...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts TRIGGER WARNING : Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.   https://galas.fm/episode/08d6fc7c-09cb-59bb-a0d4-865ece3e4580  In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for children and adolesc...

TRIGGER WARNING : Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.   https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts  In this very personal episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr Gaggino talks with her sister, Alyssa, who attempted to take her own life 19 years ago. As with m...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Welcome to Pediatric Meltdown! In Today’s episode, our guest is Travis Atkinson.  Travis has worked in the crisis intervention field for over 20 years and describes how our mental health system of care was created with a medical model that does not meet the needs of our patients. Our offices and emergency departments are facing enormous numbers of kids...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Welcome to Pediatric Meltdown! In Today’s episode, our guest is Ken Ginsburg, MD, MSEd . Dr. Ginsburg re-frames adolescence - not peril and drama, but instead, a time marked by exploration, curiosity, and joy. Parents often believe that they won't matter anymore, but in reality, they matter more than ever. While teens are embarking on their journey to indepe...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts School Avoidance, social anxiety, and phobias are all common in childhood affecting 5% to 12% of kids. This is a lot of patients showing up in pediatric practices. The gold standard for treatment is exposure therapy, but that model has its limitations. How do you get a kid on an airplane multiple times to help with fear of flying? A new virtual reality (VR)...

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughts Welcome back to Pediatric Meltdown today we are joined by Dr. Colleen Kraft. Dr. Colleen, the past president of the AAP 2018 and offers an overview of the impact the pandemic has had on child development including safety and security, nutrition, physical health, educational opportunities, and responsive caregiving. These are the pillars that make up the WHO...