PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for Parents

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Pilonidal Disease, Infant Walkers, Teen Suicide - PediaCast 416 Oct 02, 2018

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Dr Peter Minneci visits the studio as we explore the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pilonidal disease. Also considered this week: MiraLAX and infant-walker safety, texting while driving and teenage suicide. We hope you can join us!

Benefits & Risks of Immunizations, HPV Vaccine, Meningitis Shot - PediaCast 415 Sep 19, 2018

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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!

Back to School: Audience Q&A - PediaCast 414 Sep 13, 2018

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10TV’s Tracy Townsend and Dr Mike entertain back-to-school questions from our Facebook Live audience. Topics include sleep hygiene, breakfast and school lunches, after school activities, immunizations, vision and hearing problems, illness prevention, energy drinks, friends, stress, Pop-Tarts, vaping… and more!

West Nile Virus & Fertility Preservation - PediaCast 413 Sep 05, 2018

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Dr Leena Nahata and Stacy Whiteside visit the studio as we consider fertility preservation. Many children and teens face disease and medical treatment that affects future fertility. Find out what can be done now to increase the chance of pregnancy and childbirth down the road. We also explore West Nile Virus, including the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Be sure to tune in!

Baby Hearing Loss, Hand Washing, Reading Comprehension - PediaCast 412 Aug 15, 2018

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This week we answers listener questions and take a sneak peek into the future of pediatric medicine. Topics include baby hearing loss, hand-washing and family dynamics, reading comprehension, 3D-printed replacement bone, ketamine for teenage depression and a blood test for Kawasaki Disease.

Salmonella, Meningitis, Teenage Endometriosis - PediaCast 411 Aug 08, 2018

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Dr Leslie Appiah visits the PediaCast Studio as we explore teenage endometriosis. Discover the cause, symptoms, work-up, treatment and long-term outlook for those affected. Also reviewed this week: salmonella and meningitis. We hope you can join us!

Lawn Mowers & Clubfoot - PediaCast 410 Jul 19, 2018

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Dr Amanda Whitaker visits the studio as we explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a common birth defect: clubfoot. We also consider lawn mower safety with tips and best practices for trimming the grass with children at home. We hope you can join us!

Fitness Facts & Ideas - PediaCast 409 Jul 12, 2018

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This week we review bicycle safety (hint: helmets are REALLY important!). Then our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider fitness facts and ideas for all ages. Whether the sun is shining… or it’s raining… or even the middle of winter… we share practical tips for having fun and staying fit. We hope you can join us!

Button Batteries & Honey, Retro Toddler - PediaCast 408 Jun 21, 2018

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Dr Anne Zachry visits the studio as we explore her new book from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development. We also consider the benefit of giving honey when children swallow button batteries. We hope you can join us!

Healthy Summer Meals - PediaCast 407 Jun 13, 2018

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Liz Weiss visits the studio as we explore healthy summer meals. Liz is a registered dietician, food blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, cookbook author and all-around family nutrition expert. We’ll consider healthy options for summertime eating, including family meals on the go, picnics and grilling out. We hope you can join us!

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