PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for Parents

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Fever, Infections and Medicine - PediaCast 446 Dec 05, 2019

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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!

Martial Arts & Competitive Dance - PediaCast 445 Nov 12, 2019

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The sports medicine team returns to the studio as we consider martial arts and competitive dance. We explore benefits, training, participation, injuries and rehabilitation for these increasingly popular activities. We hope you can join us!

Halloween Safety & Asthma Express - PediaCast 444 Oct 23, 2019

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Halloween is around the corner! This week we cover safety tips for families choosing costumes, carving pumpkins and heading outdoors for tricks and treats. Fall also brings wheezing. We consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of asthma and explore a special program at Nationwide Children’s called Asthma Express. We hope you can join us!

Influenza & Flu Shots - PediaCast 443 Oct 01, 2019

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A simple flu shot can save your life! PediaCast and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention team up this week to bring you the latest information regarding influenza, including what to expect this flu season, signs and symptoms of the disease, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Communication and Support for Families with Complex Medical Conditions - PediaCast 442 Sep 26, 2019

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Over three million children in the United States are challenged by complex medical conditions. This week we discuss engagement and support between affected families and their providers. Our panel includes Dr Garey Noritz (chief of Complex Care) and Marilyn Friedman (Child Life specialist). Carrie Holt also visits the studio. She is a mom whose family has faced many challenges… and rewards… as the result of her son’s complex condition. We hope you can join us!

Newborn Care - PediaCast 441 Sep 12, 2019

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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!

Syndromic Craniosynostosis - PediaCast 440 Aug 20, 2019

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Drs Gregory Pearson and Ibrahim Khansa visit the studio as we explore syndromic craniosynostosis. This condition impacts growth of a baby’s skull. We discuss the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, management, complications and long-term outlook for kids affected by this disorder. We hope you can join us!

Tooth Care for Kids and Teens - PediaCast 439 Aug 15, 2019

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Dr Janice Townsend returns to the PediaCast Studio as we conclude our dental trilogy. This week we explore tooth care for kids and teens, including brushing and flossing (of course), fluoride, cavities, fillings, root canals, crowns, implants, dental sealants and teeth whitening. We hope you can join us!

Diabetes, Kara and the (Not So) Dire Beastie - PediaCast 438 Jul 30, 2019

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Kara & the (Not So) Dire Beastie is an animated series aimed at helping young patients and their families better understand type 1 diabetes. Series creators, Dr Angelina Bernier and Alan Caudel, visit the studio as we explore the development and impact of this important project. We hope you can join us!

Grandparents, Nail Polish, Heroin and Driving - PediaCast 437 Jul 18, 2019

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This week we cover more news parents can use. Topics include abusive caregivers, grandparents and their dangerous drug habits, hazards of personal care products, teenage heroin use, teen suicide, driver education for those with autism and early preparation for flu season. We hope you can join us!

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