Dr Benard Dreyer visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider child advocacy and the importance of making a difference for kids and families at home and around the world. We explore the development of an advocacy plan, identify common barriers and pitfalls and share practical tips for success. We hope you can join us!

Teens and Screens. Dr Sandra Brown and Caitlin Tully visit the PediaCast Studio as we explore the impact of screen time on cognitive and social development. We also provide practical tips and resources to share with families during the health maintenance visit. Free Category 1 CME is available for listeners!

Dr Rajan Thakkar stops by the studio as we consider pediatric burns and their care. We review burn classification, initial and ongoing management, surveillance for complications and anticipatory guidance for families referred to a comprehensive burn center. We hope you can join us!

Our panel of experts consider the management of pediatric asthma. We explore diagnosis and treatment, environmental interventions, educational tools and community programs aimed at supporting children and families challenged by this common condition. Free Category 1 CME for our listeners. We hope you can join us!

Dr Julie Lange stops by the studio with an eye update for pediatricians. We explore the ins and outs of vision screening, dacryostenosis, strabismus, amblyopia, conjunctivitis and ocular injuries. We cover diagnosis, treatment tips and when to consult the service of your friendly neighborhood ophthalmologist. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dara Albert visits the studio as we discuss seizures and epilepsy. We cover the new classification system for seizures and the causes, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. Learn management of acute seizures in the primary care office and anticipatory guidance for families impacted by these conditions. We hope you can join us!

Dr Marc Leder and James Robinson return to the studio as we consider splints of the lower extremity. We cover materials, indications, application, pitfalls, home going instructions and typical follow-up for a variety of splints. In addition to the podcast, you’ll find videos of splint application in the show notes! We hope you can join us!

Dr Marc Leder and James Robinson visit the studio as we consider splints of the upper extremity. We cover materials, indications, application, pitfalls, home going instructions and typical follow-up for a variety of splints. In addition to the podcast, you’ll find videos of splint application in the show notes! We hope you can join us!

Dr Pablo Sanchez visits the studio as we explore congenital CMV infection. This condition is a leading cause of hearing loss. Early treatment may save hearing, but few states promote testing when newborns fail their hearing screen. We’ll cover lots more detail, including the cause, presentation, diagnosis, management and prevention of this disease. We hope you can join us!

May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month! Dr Murugu Manickam (Clinical Geneticist) and Emily Sites (Genetics Counselor) joins us in the studio as we discuss recognizing NF1, providing anticipatory guidance for families and coordinating care. We hope you can join us!