Drs Laura Rust and Tyler Gorham visit the studio as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and medicine. Technology has changed the delivery of health care in amazing ways… and there is more innovation to come! We hope you can join us!

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medicine - PediaCast 541

Dr Lea Taylor visits the studio as we consider support for LGBTQ+ youth. Nearly 10% of high-schoolers identify as LGBTQ+. Acceptance and support from their family and friends is essential for thriving… and supporting good mental health. We hope you can join us!

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth - PediaCast 540

Jesse Padgett and Anthony Bartko visit the studio as we consider strength and conditioning programs for student athletes. Summer is the perfect time to stay in shape and prepare for fall sports. We share tips for safe and effective programs. We hope you can join us!

Strength and Conditioning Programs for Student Athletes - PediaCast 539

Dr Cynthia Gerhardt and Myeshia Harmon visit the studio as we consider pediatric clinical research. How are clinical trials designed, approved, funded and implemented? How is safety woven into the process, and how are results shared with the medical community and general public? We answer these questions and more!

Understanding Clinical Research - PediaCast 538

Dr Karen Tabern and Dr Jacquie Wynn visit the studio as we consider children, teenagers and families impacted by developmental differences. We explore the importance of providing support, finding similarities and building relationships with those who seem different than ourselves. We hope you can join us!

Supporting Children and Teenagers with Developmental Differences - PediaCast 537

Dr Sarah Denny and Dr Ali Sawani visit the studio as we consider water safety and drowning prevention. Drowning is the number one injury-related (and preventable!) death in children under 4 years of age. We explore rules and tips aimed at making this summer safer than last year. We hope you can join us!

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention - PediaCast 536

Dr Tom Pommering and Todd Peterson visit the studio as we consider sudden cardiac death in student athletes. These events are rare, but devastating… and the difference between life and death depends on the quick actions of those nearby. We hope you can join us!

Sudden Cardiac Death in Student Athletes - PediaCast 535

Dr Linda Baker visits the studio as we consider prune belly syndrome. Discover the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of this rare condition. Learn how early diagnosis and intervention can make a big difference for these little patients. We hope you can join us!

Prune Belly Syndrome - PediaCast 534

Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel visits the studio as we consider looking at your newborn. Young babies have unique features, and it’s important to know what is normal, what is NOT normal… and when to worry. We hope you can join us!

Looking at Your Newborn - PediaCast 533

Dr Eric Mull visits the studio as we explore long COVID in children and teenagers. We define the condition and consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Long COVID in Children and Teenagers - PediaCast 532

Dr. Mike is great at giving nuanced info in a simple way, and making good points for at-home discussion. 

Some episodes are deep dives into a single broad topic, and other are general news of the day for a big audience. 

So glad Nationwide Children’s Hosptial does these!

Great info for parents and caregivers

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Thanks  for all your great work

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PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for Parents

The Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider newborn care. We explore all things new parents need to know, including infant sleeping, feeding, growing, peeing, popping, spitting up and bathing. We also cover fussiness, colic, jaundice, rashes, cradle cap, belly buttons and baby shots. We hope you can join us!

Newborn Care - PediaCast 441

Join us as we examine the top 10 pediatric symptoms. We consider possible causes, let you know when to worry and explore how providers determine a diagnosis and plan treatment. Are you ready for the fall and winter illness season? Listen and find out!

Top 10 Pediatric Symptoms - PediaCast 386

Everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 disease. We go beyond the headlines and dive deep, exploring the cause, transmission, symptoms, treatment, risks, complications and prevention of this rapidly evolving pandemic. We hope you can join us!

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know - PediaCast 455

Dr Janice Townsend is Chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s. She joins us to answer questions about infant teething and tooth care for babies and toddlers. We explore symptom relief, brushing, fluoride, cavities, thumb-sucking and pacifiers. We hope you can join us!

Infant Teething and Toddler Tooth Care - PediaCast 423

We have a measles problem in the United States with record numbers of infections and large outbreaks in five states. So, what’s up with measles and the MMR vaccine? We explore the disease, including cause, symptoms, complications, treatment and prevention. Then we’ll cover MMR: How does it work, what’s in it and how safe are the ingredients? It’s a measles extravaganza you won’t want to miss!

What's Up with Measles and the MMR Vaccine? - PediaCast 431

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use! This week’s topics include picky eaters, happy kids, joking &amp; pretending, antibiotics &amp; juvenile arthritis, involved fathers and vaccine advocacy.

Picky Eaters, Joking & Pretending, Engaged Fathers - PediaCast 326

Tracy Cutchlow visits the studio to talk about her book Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Discover evidence-based recommendations on a variety of topics, including sleep, meal time, play time, discipline, exercise… and many more. We hope you can join us!

Parenting with Science - PediaCast 399

Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about neonatal and infant feeding problems. We consider common causes, diagnostic tests and evidence-based treatment strategies. Learn about abnormal swallowing, reflux and GI motility issues… in babies. We hope you can join us!

Infant Feeding Problems - PediaCast 373

Dr Elise Berlan and Dr Wendy Anderson-Willis join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on talking with kids and teens about sex. When should these talks begin? What constitutes “THE TALK?” What is the parents’ role in sex education? And what about birth control and sexually transmitted infections? Arm yourself with accurate information… and the best ways to discuss these sensitive topics with your children and teenagers.

Talking To Children & Teens About Sex - PediaCast 331

This week we explore the real benefits and risks of immunizations. Have your children had their HPV vaccine? (They should… and that includes your boys!) What about the meningitis shot? And how many shots are too many? Dr Mike Brady stops by as we consider common vaccine questions asked by parents. We hope you can join us!

Benefits & Risks of Immunizations, HPV Vaccine, Meningitis Shot - PediaCast 415

Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for our final show of 2016. This week we cover more news parents can use. Topics include lying on your back during pregnancy, infant teething, making the switch from whole milk to a low-fat variety, family media use and the benefit of scout or guide participation on a child’s future mental health. Happy holidays, everyone!

Infant Teething, Whole Milk, Scouts & Guides - PediaCast 363

Dr Sheldon Kaplan (from Texas Children’s Hospital) and Dr Bill Barson joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We discuss the emergence of this pathogen, typical disease symptoms, diagnosis and treatment strategies in light of antibiotic resistance. We also cover recurrent MRSA infections and ways to prevent them. We hope you can join us!

All About MRSA - PediaCast 328

Dr Brandy Hunt visits the studio this week to talk about toddler temper tantrums. We also consider influenza, eye injuries from non-powder guns, bariatric surgery and heart health, child mortality in the United States and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We hope you can join us!

Toddler Tantrums, Eye Injuries, Childhood Mortality - PediaCast 394

We are back with more news parents can use! This week we explore smoking &amp; schizophrenia, techniques for helping babies sleep at night, and the effect early walking has on bone strength. Dr Michael Dunn stops by to talk about summertime cuts and scrapes. And we answer a listener question related to herpes and hand foot mouth disease. We hope you can join us!

Cry It Out, Cuts & Scrapes, Herpes or Hand Foot Mouth - PediaCast 345

Dr Lara McKenzie visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about poison safety. Pediatric news this week covers autism &amp; eye gazing, exercise in the womb and declining rates of ear infections. We also answer a listener question regarding ADHD medication dosing. We’d love to have you join us!

Autism, Poison Safety, ADHD Meds - PediaCast 344

PediaCast ends the year with a bang with questions from listeners throughout the United States and around the world! Join us for part 1 of our end-of-the-year Listener Question Marathon. Topics include pregnancy spacing, baby sleep, sleeping on tummy, toddler biting, peanut allergies, toddler talking, potty training, toddler anesthesia, and tonsils &amp; snoring. It’s the first chapter of the BIG show that YOU made… Be sure to tune-in!

Listener Question Marathon part 1 - PediaCast 334

Dr Stephen Camarata from Vanderbilt joins Dr Mike for a discussion on parental instinct and child development. We also cover chewing speed and the role it plays in weight gain, killing bacteria… with a virus, turtles &amp; salmonella, and strategies for treating and preventing recurrent ear infections. We hope you can join us!

The Intuitive Parent - PediaCast 337

Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider fever, infections and medicine. We explore best ways to take a child’s temperature and explain the cause and treatment of fever. We’ll let you know when to worry and share tips for fighting infections at home. We hope you can join us!

Fever, Infections and Medicine - PediaCast 446

We answer more of YOUR questions this week! Topics include toddler urinary accidents during the day, meat consumption in young kids, crawling and scooting instead of walking, and choosing the right doctor for your child’s care. We hope you can join us!

Pants-Wetting, Meat-Eating, Floor-Scooting, Doctor-Choosing - PediaCast 401

PediaCast ends the year with a bang with questions from listeners throughout the United States and around the world! Join us for part 2 of our end-of-the-year Listener Question Marathon. Topics include sports turf rubber pellets &amp; cancer, vegan diets, homeschooling, speech problems &amp; bowel issues, egg allergy &amp; vaccines. It’s the final chapter of the BIG show that YOU made… Be sure to tune-in!

Listener Question Marathon part 2 - PediaCast 335

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