Primary Care Perspectives

More than half of infants experience gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and 10-20% have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and guidelines for this issue often change. Here to help clear up confusion is Jefferson Brownell, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He first provides a review of red flags for referral to GI or the emergency room, and then an overview of GERD in otherwise healthy babies, including: scheduled small-volume feedings; thickening options; amino acid formulas and other formula options; positioning during sleep; medication options; duration of meds and how to wean; counseling families hesitant to start meds; and more.

Primary care physicians can play a key role in helping patients who are intellectually and cognitively gifted get the resources they need, including children who may otherwise be missed. Thomas Flynn, PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses: characteristics a primary care physician can look for that may predict a high likelihood of being gifted; pros and cons of knowing a child’s IQ; variabilities in testing; racial and ethnic disparities in identifying intellectually gifted children; the pediatrician’s role in advocating for testing for children; “twice exceptional” children who are gifted and have ADHD or a learning disability; impact of giftedness on mental health; and more.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2022 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Primary care physicians can play a key role in helping patients who are intellectually and cognitively gifted get the resources they need, including children who may otherwise be missed. Thomas Flynn, PhD, a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses: characteristics a primary care physician can look for that may predict a high likelihood of being gifted; pros and cons of knowing a child’s IQ; variabilities in testing; racial and ethnic disparities in identifying intellectually gifted children; the pediatrician’s role in advocating for testing for children; “twice exceptional” children who are gifted and have ADHD or a learning disability; impact of giftedness on mental health; and more.

Lupus is one of the most common diseases in pediatric rheumatology, but it is complicated to diagnose because its symptoms can be broad and nonspecific, creating overlap with other diagnoses. Sarah Bayefsky, MD, a pediatric and adult rheumatology fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Melissa Argraves, MD, MSEd, a pediatric rheumatologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discuss what a primary care physician should look for if suspecting pediatric-onset lupus — a disease that is seen primarily in teenagers, and in particular females of color. They explain the nuances of possible symptoms; what can be observed during a clinical visit; what labs to order; and what a PCP should keep an eye on if a patient has been diagnosed with lupus.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2022 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Lupus is one of the most common diseases in pediatric rheumatology, but it is complicated to diagnose because its symptoms can be broad and nonspecific, creating overlap with other diagnoses. Sarah Bayefsky, MD, a pediatric and adult rheumatology fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Melissa Argraves, MD, MSEd, a pediatric rheumatologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discuss what a primary care physician should look for if suspecting pediatric-onset lupus — a disease that is seen primarily in teenagers, and in particular females of color. They explain the nuances of possible symptoms; what can be observed during a clinical visit; what labs to order; and what a PCP should keep an eye on if a patient has been diagnosed with lupus.

In the U.S., Black women are 3 times more likely to experience infant mortality and previously healthy Black children are 3.4 times more likely to die within 30 days after a surgery. What do these statistics – and many others around healthcare, housing and other topics – have to do with vaccine hesitancy? Everything. Latasha Easter, MD, a pediatric resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, provides an overview of: disparities in immunization rates; the historical context for distrust of the medical establishment and government among Black patients, and the importance of acknowledging it; the CASE Approach, a framework for conversations with hesitant families; sample conversations and responses; an HPV vaccination success story; social media as an information source; and more.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2022 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

In the U.S., Black women are 3 times more likely to experience infant mortality and previously healthy Black children are 3.4 times more likely to die within 30 days after a surgery. What do these statistics – and many others around healthcare, housing and other topics – have to do with vaccine hesitancy? Everything. Latasha Easter, MD, a pediatric resident at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, provides an overview of: disparities in immunization rates; the historical context for distrust of the medical establishment and government among Black patients, and the importance of acknowledging it; the CASE Approach, a framework for conversations with hesitant families; sample conversations and responses; an HPV vaccination success story; social media as an information source; and more.

Lupus is one of the most common diseases in pediatric rheumatology, but it is complicated to diagnose because its symptoms can be broad and nonspecific, creating overlap with other diagnoses. Sarah Bayefsky, MD, a pediatric and adult rheumatology fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Melissa Argraves, MD, MSEd, a pediatric rheumatologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discuss what a primary care physician should look for if suspecting pediatric-onset lupus — a disease that is seen primarily in teenagers, and in particular females of color. They explain the nuances of possible symptoms; what can be observed during a clinical visit; what labs to order; and what a PCP should keep an eye on if a patient has been diagnosed with lupus.

Did you know that lack of canal swelling should be a red flag in physical exam of otorrhea? Ryan Ruiz, MD, MS, attending physician, Division of Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, provides a broad review, covering: key physical exam findings that indicate otitis externa; using antibiotic ear drops and/or oral antibiotics; when to culture; the role of cerumen; when to bring patients back to evaluate tympanic membrane closure; guidelines for water precautions, including for children with ear tubes; evaluating for acute mastoiditis; assessments after trauma; tools an ENT and audiologists have at their disposal that primary care doesn’t; and more.  Published August 2022.

This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2022 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Did you know that lack of canal swelling should be a red flag in physical exam of otorrhea? Ryan Ruiz, MD, MS, attending physician, Division of Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, provides a broad review, covering: key physical exam findings that indicate otitis externa; using antibiotic ear drops and/or oral antibiotics; when to culture; the role of cerumen; when to bring patients back to evaluate tympanic membrane closure; guidelines for water precautions, including for children with ear tubes; evaluating for acute mastoiditis; assessments after trauma; tools an ENT and audiologists have at their disposal that primary care doesn’t; and more.