Charting Pediatrics

Effective communication is needed to ensure the public is getting accurate information when it comes to vaccinations. Over the past few years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen an increase of anti-vaccination sentiment and misinformation. In this episode, we discuss the importance of vaccines, the science behind vaccine development, and the impact of effective communication.

This episode was recorded live from the 2022 AAP NCE Conference in Anaheim California.

Guest: Dr. Hotez is from Texas Children's Hospital where he is the Endowed Chair of Tropical Pediatrics. Dr. Hotez is a professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas A&M University. As both a pediatrician and vaccine scientist, he is a passionate advocate for vaccines in the face of the growing anti-vaccine movement and is certainly a hero for all pediatricians.

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When we think about our basic physiological needs, food, water, shelter, and clothing comes to mind yet oxygen is the crucial element for survival. The brain uses about 20% of the body's oxygen supply, which allows it to perform both conscious and autonomic processes and without oxygen brain damage occurs after three to six minutes of anoxia. Since breathing takes little to no effort for most of us, we often neglect to think about how it affects our daily lives. In this episode, we are going to discuss the importance of breathing and the scale at which children are impacted.

We are excited to announce that this episode is part of our women in medicine series where we learn from the stories and expertise of amazing women in medicine.

Today, I am so fortunate to be joined by an exceptional woman in medicine, my colleague Dr. Robin Deterding.

Dr. Deterding is an internationally known pediatric pulmonologist, executive leader of one of the largest academic and clinical pediatric pulmonary practices for children in the country and a serial entrepreneur committed to improved care models for patients. She is a tenured Professor of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado.

In this series, we have talked about the importance of family-based therapy and family centered care. Today we are going to discuss what family-based care looks like from the perspective of a psychologist and from a Dad.

Today, I am excited to be speaking with Julia Barnes, MD and William Mowle.

Dr. Julia Barnes is a licensed clinical psychologist at the pediatric mental health institute here at Children's Hospital Colorado. She is the faculty co-chair for Children's mental health family advisory board council and an assistant professor at the university of Colorado school of medicine. Bill Mowle is the parent co-chair for the mental health family advisory council.

Today's podcast is underwritten by Alpine Bank, supporters of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Alpine Bank is proud to call Colorado home and is committed to supporting the community through philanthropic initiatives like their Loyalty Debit Card program, where the bank partners with its customers to raise funds to directly benefit Children's Colorado. Learn how you can get involved at Alpine Bank dot com slash CHCO card. Thank you to Alpine Bank for the continued support of Children's Colorado.

Resources:

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/community/patient-advocacy/family-advisory-council/

A question that commonly presents to those of us in primary care is what role dairy should play in a child's diet. Rich in nutrients and health benefits, most dairy products are key components for building and maintaining strong bones. Today, we are going to be discussing both the blessings and the challenging implications dairy can have on a child's health.

Today, I am happy to be speaking with my colleague, Dr. Stephanie Gilley.

Many children struggle with certain behavior challenges such as aggression, impulsivity, and poor listening skills. Although this is normal for a typically developing child, over 90% of children with Down Syndrome experience one or more behavioral problems on a weekly or daily basis. These behaviors not only impact the child, but also can become major stressors for parents and caregivers. In this episode, we are going to talk about the different strategies and methods primary care providers can use to help persons with down syndrome cope with these challenges in order to live life to the fullest.

Today, I am excited to be speaking with Dr. Lina Patel and Dr. Monique Germone.

Dr. Lina Patel is the director of the Down Syndrome Behavioral Health Collaborative at Children's Hospital Colorado and is an associate professor in the department of Psychiatry at the Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Monique Germone is the associate director of the Down Syndrome Behavioral Health Collaborative and an associate professor at the Colorado School of medicine.

Resources:

Video

Understanding Behaviors in Individuals with Down syndrome

https://vimeo.com/617189510

password: childrens

Books

The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults With Down Syndrome Paperback by Brian Chicoine and Dennis McGuire (Available on Amazon)

Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome, Revised Edition: The Respond But Don't React Method by Dr. David Stein Psy.D. (Available on Amazon)

Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Terri Couwenhoven (in the process of being republished)

Potty Time for Kids with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers, Not Your Patience by Terry Katz, Ph.D., and Lina Patel, Psy.D. (in the process of being republished)

Websites

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/down-syndrome-behavioral-health/

https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/

https://www.dsmig-usa.org/

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/down-syndrome/

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute

Each year hundreds of children are listed for liver transplants across the United States. Whether these children have chronic liver disease or acute liver failure, too many children spend months or even years waiting for an organ. Historically, deceased organ transplants have been the most common type of organ donation. However, the outcome for many children with chronic liver disease is to experience long wait times with poor quality of life. Too many children die while waiting for a transplant. Living donor transplants have emerged as a new way to care for children with chronic liver disease. Relatives, friends and even strangers serve as living donors to help patients bypass long and uncertain wait times. In this episode, we are joined by two experts from our living donor program to share more about this organ donation option.

Today, I am excited to be speaking with Dr. Amy Feldman and Dr. Megan Adams.

Dr. Feldman is a pediatric Gastroenterologist and is the Director of the Liver Transplant program here at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Megan Adams is the surgical director of the pediatric living donor transplantation and pediatric transplant clinical reach team here at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Resources:

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/transplant/liver/

Many people view mental and physical health as two separate and unrelated issues. However, there are many intersections between the two. For example, it is not uncommon for children and adolescents to develop and experience emotions as physical symptoms. Children who experience Somatic Symptoms, or SSRDs, account for 10-15% of medical visits to primary care providers. Today, we are going to be talking about the connection between physical and mental health and how health care professionals can better understand, diagnose, and treat these patients in the medical home.

Today, I am excited to be speaking with my colleagues Dr. Lauren Wood and Dr. Beau Carubia.

This episode is underwritten by Ent Credit Union, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Ent, Colorado's largest credit union, has a passion for people, not for profit. Ent has more than 45 service centers located up and down the Front Range, including the Denver Metro area and Northern Colorado. Insured by NCUA.

Children these days face a myriad of social pressures. Kids come from different homes and backgrounds. They grow at different rates. They walk, talk, and act differently. This diversity and individualism can be something to embrace, but often leads to insecurities about being different and not fitting in socially. These insecurities can have detrimental effects on the mental health of kids during their formative years.

Today I am speaking with Dr. Daniel Flannery and Dr. Seth Scholer. Dr. Flannery is a professor at the Mandel school at Case Western Reserve University, Director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, and Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Dr. Scholer is a professor of pediatrics in the division of general pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Happy Holidays from the Charting Pediatrics team!

In past episodes of Charting Pediatrics, we have discussed the health equity challenges that organizations and healthcare systems face and the importance of a diverse workforce. Differences such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status are all associated with the disparities we see in health care systems each day. An important step to help providers close this gap, starts within healthcare professional education. In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into how health systems can help protect and advocate for the most vulnerable patients of all, the patients in the NICU.

Today, I am excited to be speaking with Dr. Paula Dias Maia and Dr. Nicolle Dyess.

Dr. Paula Dia Maia is a neonatal-perinatal fellow and was previously one of the leaders of the diversity in pediatrics committee. Dr. Nicolle Dyess works in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal medicine and is an assistant professor and the University of Colorado.

Today's episode is underwritten by Aon, a proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. Aon believes that businesses thrive when the communities they serve flourish. Thank you to Aon for helping our community flourish through this partnership.