The Buzz: Parenting and Pediatrics with Dr. Bee

Dr. Bee gives a lecture on foreign body aspirations and ingestions to the pediatric residents on October 2. As always, a goodie-bag was handed out to the residents who always appreciate a little snack during lectures.

Today's video is a lecture Dr. Bee gave to pediatrics residents at Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University on September 4th. Dr. Bee discusses epidemiology, diagnosis, management and treatment of every major US and global worm parasite. Of course, everyone is welcome to enjoy the lecture but please note that this is a lecture to young doctors, so there is a lot of medical-ese and scientific jargon spoken! Still, there are plenty of interesting facts and photos to enjoy for the general viewer, and you get a glimpse of what resident education is like. Enjoy!

Febrile seizures, or seizures associated with fever, are very common. Dr. Bee covers everything you need to know about febrile seizures, including who gets them, what to do and NOT do for febrile seizures, when to call 911 and what a doctor will do about febrile seizures. The most common question - Will my child continue to have seizures? - is clearly addressed, and yes, it's good news. Take a look!

Everyone's talking poop about the parasite outbreak that causes explosive diarrhea! Cyclospora parasite is a real infection that does cause pretty severe and forceful diarrhea that can last for months. What are the signs? Is it dangerous? Can you still eat at Taco Bell? Here's the latest verified information on this gnarly intestinal infection.

Ok, so not the most exciting topic, but the recommendations for car seats have changed in recent years - Which car seat goes with which sized child? When do you turn a car seat to face forward? Is it time for a booster? He's Dr. Bee's instructions on choosing the right seat and using it properly, to give your kids the best chance of getting through a car accident unscathed! Don't miss the fun quiz at the end!

Today Dr. Bee discusses cutaneous larva migrans, also known as creeping eruption, a skin infection with the dog or cat hookworm. Often this parasite is contracted while running around in bare feet at the beach, so with summer coming it's a good time to learn the signs and symptoms of this super itchy infection!

We've been working hard here in North Carolina, with lots of late spring/early summer colds coming through the clinic. We've also seen some sick kids that made us consider whooping cough (also known as pertussis), though fortunately that didn't turn out to be the case. So what IS whooping cough? What are the symptoms, and how do we treat it - and more importantly prevent it from happening? Today's Buzz is all things whooping cough!

Recently we had a case of chicken pox come through the clinic. Unfortunately, the patient ended up having some complications and was hospitalized from this "usually-not-so-dangerous" illness. Today, Dr. Bee covers all things chicken pox and how you can prevent it in your family.

Chiggers are baby mites that cause an INTENSELY itchy rash! Do they burrow into the skin? Should you paint them with nail polish? How did you get chiggers anyway? All this, and a look at my garden on today's Buzz!

Tongue Tied? Try saying "ankyloglossia"! Today Dr. Bee discusses what to expect if your baby's been described as having tongue tie. What are the signs of a problematic tongue tie in a newborn? What are mom's signs? What can be done about tongue tie? It's all here!