Pediatrics

Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP

Guest: Darshak Sanghavi, MD

In preterm neonates with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the standard of care has been to attempt to close the defect. Yet some experts have asked whether we need to treat PDA in most preemies. If we are to resolve the condition, there are various methods and protocols for treatment and even prevention; how do outcomes for PDA closure vary by treatment strategy? Dr. Darshak Sanghavi, chief of pediatric cardiology and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, lays out the important points of discussion on PDA closure with host Dr. Jennifer Shu.

Host: Jason Birnholz, MD

Guest: J. Herman Kan, MD, FACR

Pre-treatment MRI can eliminate unnecessary diagnostic or surgical procedures for children with suspected musculoskeletal infections. Host Dr. Jason Birnholz and Dr. J. Herman Kan, assistant professor of radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in pediatric and adolescent radiology, discuss the application of MRIs and the results of his recent study which showed that a significant number of surgeries could be avoided with early MRI evaluation. Tune in to hear the valuable role MRI plays in the evaluation of musculoskeletal infection.

Host: Lauren Streicher, MD

Guest: Michael Holick, PhD, MD

It seems these days patients know more about the benefits of Vitamin D than their physicians. Doctors are soaking up the information and making sure their patients are taking the proper levels of Vitamin D. Dr. Michael Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics and director of the Bone Health Care Clinic and the Heliotherapy, Light, and Skin Research Center at Boston University Medical Center, joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to discuss the proper dosage, risk factors, geographical factors and benefits of Vitamin D.

Host: Todd Mahr, MD

Guest: Anne Muñoz-Furlong

How does a food allergy diagnosis impact a patient's quality of life? What can physicians do to help patients cope with food allergies? Host Dr. Todd Mahr asks Anne Muñoz-Furlong, founder and CEO of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, about the challenges facing patients with food allergies. How can physicians and families navigate the management of a toddler or teenager with food allergies?

Host: Todd Mahr, MD

Guest: Bradley E. Chipps, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI, FCCP

What criteria are included in the modified asthma predictive index, and how does this index help physicians diagnose young patients with wheezing and coughing? When is bronchoscopy recommended as an important diagnostic tool for evaluating pediatric lower respiratory symptoms? Dr. Bradley Chipps, medical director of respiratory therapy at Sutter Medical Center, reviews how physicians might work up a young patient with these respiratory symptoms, and suggests the most effective treatments. Dr. Todd Mahr hosts.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: James M. Galloway, MD

What is the role of physicians in a community effort to improve the health of its citizens? Dr. James Galloway, assistant US Surgeon General, rear admiral in the United States Public Health Service and regional health administrator in Region V, Chicago, is leading a community health initiative called 'Building a Healthier Chicago.' Joined by the American Medical Association, the Chicago Department of Public Health and many smaller community organizations, this program takes a collaborative community approach towards urban wellness. Find out the physician's role in this effort and how the utilization of medical students is a critical part of this prevention model.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: James M. Galloway, MD

"Building a Healthier Chicago" is a collaborative initiative to build a model community-wide partnership for health promotion that can be replicated nationwide. Join host Dr. Maurice Pickard as he interviews Dr. James Galloway, assistant US Surgeon General, rear admiral in the US Public Health Service and regional health administrator in Chicago's Region V. They talk about this proactive healthcare model that ultimately aims to prevent chronic disease across the country.

Host: Anthony Alessi, MD

Guest: Don Lewis, MD

How does a pediatric migraine differ from an adult migraine and what does the latest research in the treatment of pediatric migraine tell us? Dr. Don Lewis, professor of pediatrics and neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss both the nuances and treatments in pediatric medicine.

Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA

Guest: Anita Duhl Glicken, MSW

Anita Glicken, professor of pediatrics and section head of the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant program at University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center, discusses the scope and admission requirements of this unique physician assistant program. Ms. Glicken explains how the program was started over 30 years ago, long before most physician assistant programs, and prepares its graduates through innovative curriculum to provide comprehensive medical care for people of all ages, emphasizing the care of infants, children, and adolescents. The program is different than most physician assistant programs in that it is a three-year master's level education program and graduates receive specialized training in pediatrics and psychology. Tune in to hear how this unique program is attempting to address the shortages of health care professionals in rural areas and primary care/pediatric practices.

Host: Michael Greenberg, MD

Guest: Susan Weisberg, MD

Dr. Janucz Korczak (1878-1942) was a Polish-Jewish pediatrician who had revolutionary ideas about humanism for children, and was one of the first proponents of children's rights. He established the first progressive orphanages in Poland, and wrote numerous books on child psychology, including How to Love a Child and the Child's Right to Respect. Pediatrician Dr. Susan Weisberg describes how Dr. Korczak has inspired her life's work, and tells the story of Dr. Korczak's tragic but noble Holocaust death. Dr. Michael Greenberg hosts.