Pediatrics

Host: Gary Kohn, MD

Guest: John Bissler, MD

Dr. John Bissler, professor of pediatrics at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, in the division of nephrology and hypertension, discusses tuberous sclerosis, its prevalence, and the potential for non-surgical treatment with host Dr. Gary Kohn.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Vivian Faden, PhD

What effects does underage drinking have on the brain of an adolescent and are these changes reversible? In this segment join Dr. Vivian Faden, Leader of the NIH NIAAA Underage Drinking Initiative talk about both external and internal consequences of underage drinking. Dr. Faden also presents her the NIAAA Five Point Plan to change underage drinking in our society and the important role that a Physician plays in helping to make change.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Vivian Faden, PhD

Using alcohol, the apparent drug of choice for adolescents in our society, is often considered a normative right of passage. In this segment, Dr. Vivian Faden, leader of the NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Underage Drinking Initiative, talks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the perceptions of alcohol for children in different age groups, and the predictability of future alcohol behavior. How can physicians effectively screen their patients for risks and warnings of possible abuse.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Theo Zaoutis, MD

Guest: Talene Metjian, PharmD

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) are recognized as apt measures for effective antimicrobial use and for promoting patient safety in adult care settings. Recent research indicates these programs may be applicable in pediatrics. Theo Zaoutis, MD, and Talene Metjian, PharmD, leaders of the ASP at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, join host Dr. Charles Turck. Can ASPs optimize clinical outcomes related to antimicrobial use?

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD

Guest: Anthony Fiore, MD

With this year's flu season comes the recommendation from the CDC to extend the age of childhood vaccination past the previous age of 59 months, to 18 years. Why the change, and what are the recommendations based upon? Joining Dr. Bruce Bloom to discuss this year's recommendation is Dr. Anthony Fiore, a vaccination and immunization expert, and medical epidemiologist from the CDC in Atlanta.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD

Guest: Diann Ackard, PhD

When we hear that a patient has an eating disorder, we almost always think of a female. Yet adolescent boys do have disordered eating. Might knowing the risk factors help us target our interventions? Eating disorders expert Dr. Diann Ackard joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt as they discuss gender differences in eating disorders.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Jon Abramson, MD

Guest: Lance Rodewald, MD

While some vaccinations are a requirement for students to enter public school, there are many parents who object to the vaccinations for personal reasons. How should the government and doctors respond to these objectors to best protect the public health? Our guests Dr. Jon Abramson, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Dr. Lance Rodewald director of the Immunization Services Division at the CDC share with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg their feelings on vaccination exemptions and what doctors can do to help minimize the risk to the community at large.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Kathi Kemper, MD

What are the most practical applications of alternative and complementary medicine that Pediatricians may want to incorporate in their practice? Pediatrician host, Dr. Bill Rutenberg learns from pediatrician Kathi Kemper about Vitamin D, Probiotics, Seabands, and various foods that you may want to use to help your patients.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Kathi Kemper, MD

Are your patients asking you about alternative medicine approaches? Do you know enough to offer them answers or alternatives that may complement a particular treatment? Join pediatrician Dr. Kathi Kemper talking with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about resources and training programs available in alternative medicine, and how you may consider incorporating alternative practice knowledge into your own practice.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: John Fortney, MD

Guest: Rachel Brown, MD

Our guests today, Dr. John Fortney and Dr. Rachel Brown are part of a telehealth network which enables specialists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital to view and consult on distressed newborns being cared for in a more rural facility, Adena Regional Health Medical Center. In this segment Host Dr. Bill Rutenberg talks with Dr. Fortney and Dr. Brown about actual cases that have occurred using the telehealth system.