Dr Charles Elmaraghy stops by the studio with an ENT update for pediatricians. We explore the ins and outs of ear tube surgery, current thinking on tongue tie, reasons for taking tonsils out and what to expect after the surgery. We also cover foreign bodies in the ears and nose. Plus, a summertime favorite… swimmer’s ear! We hope you can join us.

Dr Kris Reber visits the studio as we explore neonatal abstinence syndrome. An increasing number of babies are born to mothers with opioid-use disorder, which results in drug withdrawal. We cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of affected infants. We hope you can join us!

Dr Stacy Fischer (Sports Medicine) and Jessica Buschmann (Sports Dietician) visit the studio as we consider helping student athletes maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. We also explore the syndrome of Low Energy Availability, which can affect the health of athletes now… and down the road. We hope you can join us!

We all know quality and safety are important in pediatric practice. But how do we choose something to improve? What are best strategies for designing, executing and evaluating a QI project? And how can we effectively communicate our findings with others? Quality and safety pioneer, Dr Rick McClead, visits the studio as we explore answers to these questions and more. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ujjwal Ramtekkar visits the studio as we consider providing behavioral health services in the medical home. We discuss the office-based management of anxiety, depression, self injury and suicidal ideation… and we explore referral and tele-medicine options available for families in need of additional expertise. We hope you can join us!

This week we explore the importance of reaching millennials with evidence-based health and wellness information on social media. We consider best practices for engagement, as well as benefits and pitfalls. Dr Todd Wolynn and Chad Hermann share their experience with an organized anti-vax social media attack and help us establish a “rapid response plan” should we become the next target. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio as we consider drug allergies and the importance of getting them right. Missing a drug allergy can lead to a life-threatening reaction, while over-calling one may prevent appropriate treatment down the road. We discuss what to do when a rash develops while taking medicine… and how to confirm or deny an allergy when the truth is in question. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ihuoma Eneli and Dr Marc Michalsky visit the PediaCast Studio to discuss the medical and surgical management of pediatric and adolescent obesity.

Drs Jennifer Mitzman and Brandon Kozar visit the PediaCast Studio as we explore the concept of the second victim. Healthcare professionals involved in patient harm often suffer chronic emotional trauma. We shed light on this condition and discuss ways of preventing second victim syndrome and supporting providers as they heal.

Dr David Stukus visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider seasonal (and year-round) allergies. We explore common causes, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment strategies, prevention and the latest topics in allergy research. We hope you can join us!