Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Myron Genel, MD

Why are some people short? Dr. Genel discusses the colloquial 'short stature.' He explains how growth is measured and monitored in children, addresses disorders that may cause low growth and explores growth hormone as a treatment for low growth.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Michael Helmrath, MD

Dr. Helmrath shares his personal experience treating young patients after bariatric surgery. He describes the postoperative medical care, support groups and the outcomes of some of his patients.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Michael Helmrath, MD

In this segment, Dr. Helmrath talks about the bariatric surgical options for obese teens. He addresses the various considerations in choosing a type of surgery, including the mechanics, costs, and expectations of the procedure.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Michael Helmrath, MD

How do you know if an obese teen is a good candidate for bariatric surgery? Dr. Helmrath shares his process for evaluating teens both medically and emotionally to determine if weight loss surgery is a good option for them. Dr. Helmrath also considers where we are at with alternative medical solutions.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Michael Helmrath, MD

Why have we not made more progress in solving the teen obesity epidemic? Dr. Helmrath shares with us our current medical understanding of teen obesity and where researchers and physicians need to be in order to come up with better solutions.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Margaret Bauman, MD

Dr. Bauman explores how a family adjusts when a child has been diagnosed with autism.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Meg Zeller, PhD

How does life change for a teenager after undergoing bariatric surgery? Dr. Zeller addresses the teen's quality of life, the weight loss and the social and emotional challenges post-surgery.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Meg Zeller, PhD

Dr. Zeller talks about the social, emotional and family functioning of treatment-seeking obese youth. In addition she addresses some of the many barriers to pediatric weight management.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Margaret Bauman, MD

Dr. Bauman addresses the costs incurred to treat autistic children and the support provided by the insurance companies.

Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD

Guest: Margaret Bauman, MD

Dr. Bauman addresses the interventional techniques that are used to work with autistic children.