Pediatric Pharmacist Review

Welcome back to the Pediatric Pharmacist Review Podcast. Today’s Pharmacist Spotlight features Brian Seyboth, a pediatric hematology/oncology pharmacist and the first full-time pharmacist at Perfecting Peds. In this episode, Brian shares a powerful patient care win that shaped his career and highlights why pediatric oncology pharmacy is both highly technical and deeply personal. We discuss how pha...

In this episode of The Pediatric Pharmacist Review, we explore the phenomenon of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its relevance to children, adolescents, and families. Our guest, Tim Horton, is a seasoned psychiatric nurse‑practitioner (APRN, CNP) and founder of PeopleFirst Clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota, where he specializes in holistic, medication‑management and therapy‑integrated care for y...

In this episode of The Pediatric Pharmacist Review, we delve into the 2025 KIDs List—the Pediatric Pharmacy Association's updated guide highlighting key potentially inappropriate medications in pediatric care. This comprehensive list serves as a critical resource for clinicians aiming to enhance medication safety and optimize pharmacotherapy in pediatric populations. Meet the Experts: Dr. Rachel S...

Guests: 👩‍⚕️ Nicole McElroy, PharmD, DABAT – Pediatric Clinical Toxicologist, Holtz Children’s Hospital 👩‍⚕️ Lauren Longo, PharmD, BCPPS – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 👨‍⚕️ Anthony Jaworski, PharmD, DABAT – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Pharmacist & Clinical Toxicologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia We cover the most common household po...

With 20 years of experience spanning top pediatric hospitals, cutting-edge research, and digital health leadership, Sharmeen brings unmatched insight into what it takes to personalize care at scale—especially for our smallest, most complex patients. From gene-guided dosing to scaling PGx programs in hospital systems, we discuss: Why a "one-size-fits-all" model doesn’t work in pediatrics How PGx ca...

We unpack the clinical pearls and evidence-based strategies behind: 📉 Pediatric obesity management: tools that go beyond lifestyle advice 💩 Constipation care plans that actually work in the real world 🧬 Pediatric hepatology: when to worry, what to watch 🧠 Gut-brain connection insights every pediatric provider should know Whether you're a med student, resident, or seasoned pediatrician, this ep...

🔬 Episode Overview: While medications are often the first line of treatment, some children continue to experience seizures despite multiple drug therapies. The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach, has been used for nearly a century to help control epilepsy—sometimes leading to significant seizure reduction or even remission. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How the ketogenic diet works...

In this episode, we’ll explore the unique hurdles faced by children with rare conditions, the latest advancements in treatment, and the vital role of collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and families. Join us as we speak with experts Isabelle Vacher and Dana Tate from Rarus Med to shed light on how innovation and advocacy are shaping the future of rare disease care. Let’s navig...

Today, we’ll be exploring a key issue: why patient weight should always be included on prescriptions for pediatric patients. We’ll be highlighting the work of Dr. Lisa and Dr. Rachel, who co-authored a pivotal paper in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JPPT) titled “Patient Weight Should Be Included on All Pediatric Prescriptions”. In this paper, Lisa Lubsch, PharmD and Rache...

In this episode of Pediatric Pharmacist Review, we’re diving into the world of kids’ gut health with a very special guest—Madeline Lauf, founder and CEO of Begin Health. Madeline shares her inspiring journey from growing up in rural America to becoming a leader in children’s gut microbiome health. Through Begin Health, Madeline is on a mission to empower parents and transform how we support the ne...

In this exciting episode of the Pediatric Pharmacist Review Podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating world of pharmacogenomics and its transformative impact on pediatric care. Our special guest is Dr. Kelly E. Caudle, Pharm. D., Ph. D., FCCP, an Associate Member in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Caudle brings a wealth of exper...

Dr. Amanda Weber, DO, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. With a medical degree from Michigan State University and extensive training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Weber brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care to her young patien...

Dr. Lisa Lubsch is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.  She provides care to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary problems.  Dr. Lubsch received the B.S. and Doctorate of Pharmacy from the St. Loui...

Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP/L is a hospital-based speech-language pathologist caring for adults with complex medical needs. She deeply values teamwork and collaboration to get the best outcomes for patients, across the continuum of care. Brooke is also the founder of The Modern MedSLP, a continuing education platform that helps medical speech-language pathologists grow and thrive. She’s spoken...

Dr. Richard Grossberg, MD, is a renowned physician based in Ohio with a focus on pediatric medicine. He is a key member of the Rainbow Babies Complex Care Program, where he excels in managing the intricate medical needs of children with complex conditions. Additionally, Dr. Grossberg serves as the Medical Director of the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio. In thes...

Welcome to "Little Minds, Big Focus: ADHD Adventures in Pediatrics," where we explore the latest insights and strategies for treating ADHD in children. Join us as we navigate the unique challenges and triumphs of pediatric ADHD, offering expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips for parents and caregivers with our guest Dr. Lea Eiland. Tune in to discover the latest treatment guidelines,...

STATUS EPILEPTICUS (SE) is a life-threatening condition that affects 120 000 to 200 000 people annually in the United States.1 In its most severe form, refractory SE (RSE), continuous or repetitive seizures do not respond to first- and second-line anticonvulsant drug (ACD) therapy, Learn the last line therapeutic options for the treatment of RSE in the this episode of the pediatrics in review podc...

Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized and triple-board certified physician in pediatrics, integrative medicine, and medical acupuncture. And soon-to-be quadruple board-certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine after she went back to residency this year. At the “Health Is PowHer” podcast, she bridges the gap between conventional and holistic ap...

Pete Johnson, Pharm. D. is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and President’s Associate Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Johnson has practiced in both the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Ok...

Exciting episode where we debate whether pediatric pharmacy or geriatric pharmacy is superior with some amazing guest hosts Jaron Stout and Jena Quinn.  Tamara and Scott just try to keep it a fair fight!  Tune in, you don't want to miss this episode! Jena Quinn PharmD BCPPS - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-quinn-pharmd-bcpps-70b1634b/ Jaron Stout PharmD FASCP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jar...

I have been an operations pharmacist at Riley for 7 years and have completed IU Health’s non-traditional pharmacy residency.  In addition to working in the main pharmacy, I rotate providing evening clinical services to our emergency department, cover Peds/PICU and NICU clinical services at IU Health North, and also provide clinical pharmacy services for our maternity patients in the Riley Maternit...

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/28/4/323/494868/Parental-Perceptions-and-Usage-of-Unlicensed?redirectedFrom=fulltext Host-Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS Guest Name- Justin Cole, PharmD, BCPS Justin Cole, PharmD, BCPS, has nearly 2 decades of experience in pediatric pharmacy practice and healthcare innovation. Dr. Cole earned his PharmD from Ohio Northern University.  He began his...

https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(23)00028-6/fulltext "Hannah Palsgraf went to pharmacy school at Albany College of Pharmacy in upstate NY. She completed her PGY1 at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY and went on to complete her PGY2 in pediatrics through Philadelphia College of Pharmacy with the practice site at Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper in Camden, NJ. She curre...

Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician and weight management specialist who specializes in pediatric preventive cardiology and family weight management. She sees patients at University of Minnesota Health Masonic Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Care Discovery Clinic, University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics and the Specialty Clinic for Children in Burnsville. Dr. Fox is also an...

This 2020 report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group presents focused updates to the previous 2007 asthma management guidelines on six priority topics. Dr. Stephen J. Teach Biography Stephen J. Teach, M.D., M.P.H., is the associate dean for Pediatric Faculty Affairs and chair of the department of Pediatrics at George Washingto...