KidzDocTalk

THIS EPISODE COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

• The background behind vaccine hesitancy
• Common myths around vaccines?
• What is VAERS and why we don't rely on it to make decisions regarding vaccination
• The current recommended vaccine schedule
• The dangers of alternative vaccine schedules or spacing out vaccines

ABOUT JACOB SELIGSOHN, M.D., FAAP

Dr. Jacob Seligsohn is from Brooklyn, New York. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Binghamton University and his Doctor of Medicine from Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, in Ramat Aviv, Israel. Dr. Seligsohn did his residency at the Schneider Children’s Hospital in Long Island, NY and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Seligsohn has been practicing medicine since 2003 and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Seligsohn is currently the Assistant Lead Physician at Pediatric Associates’ Emerald Woods office and is the former President of the Broward County Pediatric Society. He is the Chairman of the Pediatric Associates’ Committee on Education as well as the regional lead physician for South Florida. Dr. Seligsohn is fluent in both English and Hebrew. His hobbies include working out, racquetball and playing table tennis. 

Topics covered in this episode:

-What is an orthopedic surgeon and what conditions do they see/treat

-Common concerns parents have that are actually normal and don't require intervention

-Reasonable precautions that parents/kids should be taking to prevent common injuries/fractures

-Sports/types of sports that are associated with the highest risk of knee injury

-Most common knee injuries and do they usually require surgery

-Sports/type of sports that are associated with the highest risk of concussion

-Consequences of returning to play before full recovery from a concussion

-Scoliosis and the different treatment options available (Braces, MRI's etc.)

About Dr. Cohen:

Dr. Cohen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery. He earned his doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine while completing a fellowship in molecular genetics of bone. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Participating hospitals included the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He was chosen to be the chief resident in orthopedic surgery for the University of Pennsylvania residency program. He then completed a year of fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Cohen is a member of numerous organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the American College of Surgeons. He has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Cohen’s areas of interest include sports injuries and spinal deformities in addition to children and adolescents.

Visit JDCH.com/ortho for more information on Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s Orthopedic Center.

This episode covers the following topics:

-common alternative treatments patients and families use

-common pediatric conditions where the use of alternative therapies is sometimes recommended

-dangers or potential harmful effects of alternative therapies

-treatments that people may  not realize fall into the “natural” or unregulated category

-evidence of alternative therapies that work or does not work

-educating and talking to your kids about knowing the safety of taking alternative therapies

-natural does NOT = SAFE

About Dr. Jamilah Grant-Guimaraes

J. Grant-Guimaraes, MD, FAAP earned her MD from Boston University. She has been in practice for 30 years and has worked in academic medicine and as a hospitalist. Dr. J. Grant-Guimaraes developed and directed Pediatric Clerkship at Hofstra University and has now been the Lead Physician at Pediatric Associates Fort Lauderdale South location for 5.5 years. 

This Episode Covers the Following Topics:

• Common causes of headaches in kids
• Headache triggers
• Migraines (what they are, how common, non-headache migraines & more)
• Tension headaches
• Primary headaches
• Severe headaches
• Vertigo
• Dizziness and lightheadedness 
• Headache Frequency
• What to expect during a neuro exam and observation
• Headache diaries and how tracking helps
• Vision changes
• Prevention, evidence-based treatments , medications & vitamins
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Stress management and meditation
• Sleep, diet & exercise

Apps Recommended in this episode:

• Migraine Buddy
• Calm
• Headspace
• Insight Timer

ABOUT DR. PAIGE KALIKA:

Dr. Paige Kalika is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology and Pediatrics.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Cornell University in 2000.  She earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (now Rowan-SOM) in 2004.  She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in 2007 and her fellowship in Child Neurology at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY in 2010.  She is board certified in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology and is pursuing certification in headache medicine.

Dr. Kalika joined the University of Miami Department of Neurology in 2011.  While she practices general child neurology, she has a particular interest in pediatric headache and migraine.  She is the director of the pediatric headache clinic at UHealth and at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she does Botox treatments for chronic migraines.  Her research interests include treatment and prevention of acute migraine in pediatric populations.  She also has an interest in pediatric neurogenetics and sees patients in tandem with Genetics at UHealth at Weston.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Kalika enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her husband and two children.  She is slowly amassing an impressive collection of geeky dresses with pockets.  She is a fan of Florida winters, but not Florida summers.

This episode covers the following topics:

• What are Learning Disabilities
• Different types of Learning Disabilities and the most common (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia , ADHD, Autism)
• How to identify a child with disabilities early on
• How your Pediatrician can help and what to mention in your next visit 
• Social and psychological effects 
• Parent-Teacher meetings and feedback
• School assessments
• Diagnostic Tools
• Individual Education Plans
• Other conditions associated with Learning Disabilities
• Failure of intervention
• Neurodiversity

About Dr. Giselle Habet 

Dr. Giselle Habet MD FAAP is an International Medical Graduate of the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. She obtained her Pediatric training at Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Holtz Children’s Hospital in Affiliation with The University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine in Miami Florida. 

She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and sits on the General Pediatrics Examination Committee for the ABP. 

Dr. Habet has been a part of the Pediatric Associates family since August of 2016. She is currently the Lead Pediatrician of the brand-new Bartram office and is excited to be an integral part of the medical community and  growing Saint John’s County Community at large.

Dr. Habet has lived in Saint Johns for the last five years with her husband and two beautiful children in Saint Augustine where she spends most of her free time enjoying her family. They love the outdoors and spend time at the beach, hiking, biking, and lots of time on the soccer field and other kid sports activities. 

Dr. Habet genuinely believes in the American Academy of Pediatrics statement that “the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents should be accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective”. She is passionate about providing the best care and medical home her patients and their families deserve. 

This episode covers the following topics:

• Creating the space to talk to your kid(s) (being open & willing)
• What role confidence plays in development 
• The importance of self esteem
• Pressure of self-esteem heightened for children identifying in the LBGTQ Community
• Positive reinforcement from caregivers
• How positive reviews of self carry into adulthood (relationships, career, success)
• Staying tuned in to what your child needs in terms of praise and acknowledgement at each stage of their life
• What to look for in children with low self-esteem and how to navigate
• Understanding your teenager's emotions and adjustment periods
• Self-harm and what to look for
• Patterns in self-confidence since the beginning of the pandemic 
• Impact of social media on kid's self esteem
• Peer Pressure
• Effects on self-confidence when major life events or changes occur 

About Dr. Mark Murray:

Dr. Mark Murray grew up along the coast in central New Jersey and has been on the move ever since.  He attended The University of South Carolina for undergrad where he graduated from the College of Science and Engineering with honors, from there he attended Drexel University where he obtained a masters in medical sciences, next he completed medical school at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and then moved onto Pediatric Residency training at Prisma Health Children's Hospital in Columbia, SC where he was chief resident.

Since he completed residency, Dr. Murray has been practicing primary care pediatrics in Austin, TX where he helps to care for the diverse pediatric population of Austin. Dr. Murray is board certified in Pediatrics, a member of the AAP and takes special interests in preventative care as well as care for LGBTQIA+ youth and more. Dr. Murray loves being able to care for children of all ages and help their parents navigate the many stages of parenthood.

This episode covers the following topics:

-Dehydration & Over Heating

-Sunscreen (Chemical vs Physical)

-SPF: What is it and What Amount Do We Aim For?

-Spray Sunscreens (effectiveness & ingredients)

-Importance of Sunscreen Reapplication

-Sun Exposure (time of day, skin type and length of time)

-Skin Rashes and Reactions

-Treatment of Sun Burns

-Sun Safety (protection and  clothing recommendations)

-Preventing Skin Cancer and Early Aging 

-Viral vs Bacterial Skin Infections

-Skin Emergencies 

About Dr. Matthew Uhde:

Dr. Matthew Uhde grew up outside Chicago in Wilmette, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at University of San Diego, Master of Clinical Medical Science degree at Barry University and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating with highest honors. 

After training at JFK Medical Center in internal medicine, he completed his dermatology training at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. He served as chief resident for both his internal medicine and dermatology programs. Dr. Uhde obtained dual board certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology.

Dr. Uhde has presented posters, published articles and given lectures on various dermatology topics and research. He is a clinical investigator on multiple dermatologic trials through his office at Palm Beach Dermatology Group in Delray Beach, Florida. He has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his medical school and postgraduate years including the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean’s Community Award and induction into the Sigma Sigma Phi, Psi Sigma Alpha and the Gold Humanism honor societies.

"Ellie is Vaccinated" is a book that welcomes readers to see pandemic life in the eyes of a child. Ellie is a relatable character to children as she too has been experiencing not going to school, not seeing friends and masking. This book provides comfort to children, letting them know they are not alone in the time of Covid and the positive outcome vaccines will provide to a return of a more normal life. 

Reading "Ellie is Vaccinated" Can:

• Help prepare both caregivers and children for the doctor's visit and vaccines by walking children through what to expect at a vaccine appointment using rhymes and engaging illustrations
• Provide techniques parents or caregivers can apply to alleviate children's anxiety with needles
• Help show that doctors and nurses are not scary but helpful, and explain the vaccine process in an easy-to-understand way
• Provide vaccine hesitancy advice and ease of mind for parents on the fence for vaccines
• Be used as a source for parents, teachers and pediatricians to share with children to comfort, educate and prepare for medical visits
• Inspire children to have a more positive outlook during the pandemic

Author Bio: 

Dr. Chen is an internal medicine physician and mother of two toddlers. She has treated covid-19 patients throughout the pandemic, even while pregnant with her youngest son. Dr. Chen's sister, Michelle, has master's degrees in Public Health and Business Administration. Michelle specializes in population health management strategy and operations. Together, the Chen Sisters were inspired to co-author this book to empower children and provide parents and caregivers with a fun resource to minimize vaccine anxiety. Majority of the proceeds from the book are donated to children's hospitals around the nation. 

"Ellie is vaccinated" can be purchased on Amazon or directly through www.EllieAdventures.com, where podcast listeners can get 20% off using the code 'Ellie20' 

Dr. Jennie and Dr. Sawyer cover the following topics in episode 3 of season 2 KidzDocTalk:

-Percentage of eligible children vaccinated

-Purpose and goal for Covid vaccines

-Each family's risk/benefit analysis

-Family interactions when a member is infected

-Avoiding exposure, transmission, infection and reinfection

-What underlying conditions are being seen in hospitalized children

-Current trends, peaks and surges

-Children not eligible for the Covid vaccine yet

-Overloaded hospitals

-Outdoor gatherings/activities without masking but still distanced

-Importance of ventilation

-The efficiency of social distancing and masks two years into the pandemic

-Living with Covid in the future

About Dr. Mark Sawyer:

Dr. Sawyer is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at the UCSD School of Medicine and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.  He is the medical director of the UCSD San Diego Immunization Partnership, a contract with the San Diego County Agency for Health and Human Services to improve immunization delivery in San Diego. He is a past member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and is an Associate Editor of the AAP Red Book. Recently he was recalled to VRBPAC to work on the FDA approval of COVID vaccines

This episode covers the following topics:

• What an ophthalmologist is and how it's different than an optometrist
• Common pediatric eye conditions
• When children start developing vision and how it evolves in the first few years of life
• The importance of routine vision screening and identifying abnormalities
• Amblyopia (lazy eye)-diagnosis and treatment
• Strabismus (eye misalignment)-diagnosis and treatment
• What is vision therapy and is it ever recommended
• Common myths about healthy vision

About Dr. Tehilla Steiner:

Dr. Steiner is a fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon. She specializes in the treatment of eye conditions in children.

A native of New York and New Jersey, Dr. Steiner graduated from Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women. She obtained her medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Abington Hospital and ophthalmology residency at Northwell Health (formerly called North Shore- Long Island Jewish), being selected as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Steiner then went on to Montefiore Medical Center where she completed her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. 

In her spare time, she loves cooking, baking and riding her Peloton bike.