The MCG Pediatric Podcast

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The focus of the MCG Pediatric Podcast is to produce educational material on pediatric general and subspecialty topics that will be helpful in everyday clinical practice. These discussions will be led... more

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December 01, 2021Sickle Cell Disease, Part 1
We all have heard of Sickle cell disease, but have we discussed care across the lifespan for patients with this condition? Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating patients with Sickle cell disease. Specifically, they will:
- Recognize newborn screening results that are consistent with sickle cell disease
Recognize the need for additional routine vaccines for meningococcal and streptococcal pneumonia disease in children with sickle cell disease.
Understand the indications and initiate appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for infants and young children with sickle cell disease.
Recognize the risk of early acute complications of sickle cell disease including dactylitis, splenic sequestration and invasive bacterial infections
Recognize the benefits and risks of disease-modifying therapy with hydroxyurea early in childhood.
Recognize the importance of primary stroke prevention with transcranial doppler screening and treatment with chronic transfusions.
Recognize the importance of screening for end organ disease including cardiac dysfunction, retinopathy and kidney disease.
Peer Reviewed by MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
FREE CME Credit (requires sign-in): Link Coming Soon!
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios. Thanks again for your support!

References:
1. Minkovitz, Cynthia S et al. “Newborn Screening Programs and Sickle Cell Disease: A Public Health Services and Systems Approach.” American journal of preventive medicine 51,1 Suppl 1 (2016): S39-47. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2016.02.019
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/evidence-based-management-sickle-cell-disease
Cober MP, Phelps SJ. Penicillin prophylaxis in children with sickle cell disease. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2010;15(3):152-159.
Adams RJ, McKie VC, Hsu L, Files B, Vichinsky E, Pegelow C, Abboud M, Gallagher D, Kutlar A, Nichols FT, Bonds DR, Brambilla D. Prevention of a first stroke by transfusions in children with sickle cell anemia and abnormal results on transcranial Doppler ultrasonography. N Engl J Med. 1998 Jul 2;339(1):5-11. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199807023390102. PMID: 9647873.
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November 15, 2021Online Technology Use for Children
We are living in a technology saturated world as we rely on smart devices for virtual learning, entertainment, completing work, and connecting with others. But how much is too much for our children? What are risks and benefits of technology use for children? And what is the pediatrician’s role in helping to educate their patients and parents?
Join Dr. Jacob Eichenberger and Dr. Kathryn Peralta as they discuss the impact of technology use on children and how pediatricians can counsel families on appropriate use to ensure healthy development and wellbeing.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the epidemiology of screen media use in children and adolescents
Identify age-appropriate types and duration of use for various technology
Discuss risk factors for excessive or problematic use in children and what physical and emotional outcomes may be associated with excessive media use.
Discuss impact of social media, cyberbullying, and risks of exploitation of children from technology use.
Identify benefits of screen media as well as tips to help parents navigate this complex topic
Peer Reviewers: Dr. Rebecca Yang, Dr. Zachary Hodges
Free CME Credit: https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8632
References:
1. Rideout, V., & Robb, M. B. (2020). The Common Sense census: Media use by kids age zero to eight, 2020. San Francisco, CA: Common Sense Media.
Rideout, V., and Robb, M. B. (2019). The Common Sense census: Media use by tweens and teens, 2019. San Francisco, CA: Common Sense Media.
Rideout, V., Foehr, U., Roberts, D., GENERATION M2 Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds. A Kaiser Family Foundation Study JANUARY 2010.
Reid Chassiakos Y, Radesky J, Christakis D, et , AAP COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA. Children and Adolescents and Digital Media. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162593
Hoge, E., Bickham, D., Cantor, J. Digital Media, Anxiety, and Depression in Children. Pediatrics Volume 140, number s2, November 2017:e20161758
AAP COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA. Media and Young Minds. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):e20162591
Radesky J, Chassiakos Y, LR, Ameenuddin N, et al. AAP COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATION AND Digital Advertising to Children. Pediatrics. 2020;146(1):e20201681
Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. (2012, January). Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/topics/PS_technology_WEB.pdf
Jennifer S. Saul, Rachel F. Rodgers, Adolescent Eating Disorder Risk and the Online World, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, Volume 27, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 221-228,
Jasmine Fardouly, Lenny R. Vartanian, Social Media and Body Image Concerns: Current Research and Future Directions, Current Opinion in Psychology, Volume 9, 2016, Pages 1-5
Saunders, J., and Eaton, A. Snaps, Selfies, and Shares: How Three Popular Social Media Platforms Contribute to the Sociocultural Model of Disordered Eating Among Young Women. CYBERPSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING Volume 21, Number 6, 2018
Hill, D. Social Media: Anticipatory Guidance. Pediatrics In Review Volume 41, Number 3. March 2020 Pages 112-117.
D’Angelo, J; Moreno, M. Screening for Problematic Internet Use. PEDIATRICS Volume 145, number s2, May 2020:e20192056F
Steinberg, S. Sharenting: Children’s Privacy in the Age of Social Media. University of Florida Levin College of Law Legal Studies Research Paper Series Paper No. 16-41
Richdel, M. (2021, January 16). Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers. The New York Times.
Haelle, T. (2016, October 28). Do Parents Invade Children's Privacy When They Post Photos Online? NPR
Maheshwari, S. (2017, November 4). On YouTube Kids, Startling Videos Slip Past Filters. The New York Times
The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, Kathleen Clarke-Pearson, Council on Communications and Media. Pediatrics Apr 2011, 127 (4) 800-804; DOI:1542/peds.2011-0054
https://www.stopbullying.gov/. Accessed 6/19/21. Google
Resources For Providers
- Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID)at Boston Children’s Hospital
Digital Wellness Lab (Contains Screening Tools and Anticipatory Guidance)
https://digitalwellnesslab.org/cimaid/clinician-toolkit/
Internet Addiction Assessment
https://psychology-tools.com/test/internet-addiction-assessment
Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale (PRIUSS) accessed from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2015.07.001
Resources for Parents
- Reviews of Digital Media. org
Creating a Digital Media Plan: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Managing-Media-We-Need-a-Plan.aspx
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25min
November 01, 2021Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 2)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall
Free CME Credit: Click Here
Participants:
- Rachel Vaizer, MD
Sharon Beall, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guest:
Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program.
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
1. Understand the value of palliative care as well as an overview of palliative care principles and practices.
Recognize the need for expertise in the assessment and treatment of patient symptom burden, functional status and quality of life.
Recognize the burden of serious illness and the role of palliative care in screening, assessing and treating psychological and psychiatric illnesses.
Recognize the social limitations in caring for the seriously ill and have a guide for screening for access to social support, food, housing, transportation and adaptive equipment.
Recognize the importance of spiritual and cultural beliefs in patient and family decision making.
Understand the importance of screening and assessment of patients and their family’s spiritual needs.
Recognize when a referral to hospice is indicated.
Manage the physical symptoms nearing the end of life (pain dyspnea, nausea, agitation, delirium, terminal secretions).
Recognize palliative care’s role the family and caregivers in post-death bereavement care.
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios.We look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.

References:
- Bergstraesser, E. (2013). Pediatric palliative care—when quality of life becomes the main focus of treatment. European journal of pediatrics, 172(2), 139-150.
Ferrell BR, Twaddle ML, Melnick A, Meier DE. National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care Guidelines, 4th Edition. J Palliat Med. 2018 Dec;21(12):1684-1689. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0431. Epub 2018 Sep 4. PMID: 30179523.
Hsiao, J. L., Evan, E. E., & Zeltzer, L. K. (2007). Parent and child perspectives on physician communication in pediatric palliative care. Palliative & Supportive Care, 5(4), 355.
Jones, B. L., Contro, N., & Koch, K. D. (2014). The duty of the physician to care for the family in pediatric palliative care: context, communication, and caring. Pediatrics, 133(Supplement 1), S8-S15.
Linebarger, J., & Moreno, M. A. (2019). Pediatric palliative care. JAMA pediatrics, 173(11), 1115-1115.
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20min
October 15, 2021Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall (Part 1)
Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall
Participants:
- Rachel Vaizer, MD
Sharon Beall, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
Free CME Credit: Click Here
About our guest:
Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program.
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
1. Understand the value of palliative care as well as an overview of palliative care principles and practices.
Recognize the need for expertise in the assessment and treatment of patient symptom burden, functional status and quality of life.
Recognize the burden of serious illness and the role of palliative care in screening, assessing and treating psychological and psychiatric illnesses.
Recognize the social limitations in caring for the seriously ill and have a guide for screening for access to social support, food, housing, transportation and adaptive equipment.
Recognize the importance of spiritual and cultural beliefs in patient and family decision making.
Understand the importance of screening and assessment of patients and their family’s spiritual needs.
Recognize when a referral to hospice is indicated.
Manage the physical symptoms nearing the end of life (pain dyspnea, nausea, agitation, delirium, terminal secretions).
Recognize palliative care’s role the family and caregivers in post-death bereavement care.
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios.We look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.

References:
- Bergstraesser, E. (2013). Pediatric palliative care—when quality of life becomes the main focus of treatment. European journal of pediatrics, 172(2), 139-150.
Ferrell BR, Twaddle ML, Melnick A, Meier DE. National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care Guidelines, 4th Edition. J Palliat Med. 2018 Dec;21(12):1684-1689. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0431. Epub 2018 Sep 4. PMID: 30179523.
Hsiao, J. L., Evan, E. E., & Zeltzer, L. K. (2007). Parent and child perspectives on physician communication in pediatric palliative care. Palliative & Supportive Care, 5(4), 355.
Jones, B. L., Contro, N., & Koch, K. D. (2014). The duty of the physician to care for the family in pediatric palliative care: context, communication, and caring. Pediatrics, 133(Supplement 1), S8-S15.
Linebarger, J., & Moreno, M. A. (2019). Pediatric palliative care. JAMA pediatrics, 173(11), 1115-1115.
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25min
September 28, 2021Cystic Fibrosis- Nutrition and Exercise Considerations
Hosts:
- Medical Student: Brooke Pace Quertermous
Faculty: Katie McKie, MD
Faculty: Ryan Harris, Ph.D
Peer Review: Rebecca Yang, MD; Janelle McGill, MD
During this episode, you will learn that Cystic Fibrosis is more than just a lung disease. Individuals with CF are also at risk for malabsorption, maldigestion, intestinal obstruction, exercise intolerance, and other systemic abnormalities.
Dr. Katie McKie, Director of Pediatric Pulmonology at Augusta University, joins Dr. Ryan Harris, Founder and Director of the LIVEP and CF researcher, and Medical Student Brooke Quertermous to discuss the impact of nutrition and exercise on children with CF.
Specifically, they will:
1. Explain the mechanism by which CF affects digestion and absorption of nutrients
Acknowledge the importance of frequent growth monitoring for children with CF.
Understand the role of nutrient supplementation for children with CF, and when enteral nutrition is required.
Describe why exercise intolerance occurs in CF and the necessity of regular exercise for these patients.
FREE CME Credit (requires sign-in): https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8631
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenariosWe look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.
References:
1. Gajbhiye, R., et al., Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene abnormalities in Indian males with congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens & renal anomalies. Indian J Med Res, 2016. 143(5): p. 616-23. AND Elborn, J.S., Cystic fibrosis. Lancet, 2016. 388(10059): p. 2519-2531.)
(Kuk, K. and J.L. Taylor-Cousar, Lumacaftor and ivacaftor in the management of patients with cystic fibrosis: current evidence and future prospects. Ther Adv Respir Dis, 2015. 9(6): p. 313-26.)
(Farrell et al, Siret el al, Sims et al).
Sullivan, J. S., & Mascarenhas, M. R. (2017). Nutrition: Prevention and management of nutritional failure in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 16. doi:10.1016/j.jcf.2017.07.010
Committee On Practice And Ambulatory Medicine, & Workgroup, B. (2020, March 01). 2020 recommendations for Preventive Pediatric health care. Retrieved March 22, 2021, from https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/3/e20200013
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, et al. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation evidence-based guidelines for management of infants with cystic fibrosis, J Pediatr 2009; 155(6 Suppl):S73-93.)
(Nutrition Prevention and Management Article)
(Mattar AC, Leone C, Rodrigues JC, Adde FV. Sweat conductivity: an accurate diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis? J Cyst Fibros. 2014 Sep;13(5):528-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2014.01.002. Epub 2014 Jan 31. PMID: 24485874.)
Ameet Daftary, James Acton, James Heubi, Raouf Amin, Fecal elastase-1: Utility in pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 71-76,ISSN 1569-1993,
Walkowiak, D. Sands, A. Nowakowska, R. Piotrowski, K. Zybert, K.H. Herzig, et al. Early decline of pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis patients with class 1 or 2 CFTR mutations J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 40 (2) (2005), pp. 199-201
Witt, H. (2003). Chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. Gut, 52(90002), 31ii-41. doi:10.1136/gut.52.suppl_2.ii31
Fielding, J., Brantley, L., Seigler, N., McKie, K. T., Davison, G. W., & Harris, R. A. (2015). Oxygen uptake kinetics and exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, 50(7), 647-654. doi:10.1002/ppul.23189
Orenstein, D. (2018). The Relationship between CFTR Genotype and Exercise Tolerance in Cystic Fibrosis.. AnnalsATS, 15(2), 166.
Marcotte JE, Canny GJ, Grisdale R, Desmond K, Corey M, Zinman R, Levison H, Coates AL. Effects of nutritional status on exercise performance in advanced cystic fibrosis. Chest. 1986 Sep;90(3):375-9. doi: 10.1378/chest.90.3.375. PMID: 3743150.
Pastré, J., Prévotat, A., Tardif, C., Langlois, C., Duhamel, A., & Wallaert, B. (2014). Determinants of exercise capacity in cystic fibrosis patients with mild-to-moderate lung disease. BMC pulmonary medicine, 14(1), 1-8.
Hulzebos, Erik H. J.1; Bomhof-Roordink, Hanna1,3; van de Weert-van Leeuwen, Pauline B.2; Twisk, Jos W. R.3; Arets, H. G. M.2; van der Ent, Cornelis K.2; Takken, Tim1 Prediction of Mortality in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: November 2014 - Volume 46 - Issue 11 - p 2047-2052 doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000344
Ding S., Zhong C. (2020) Exercise and Cystic Fibrosis. In: Xiao J. (eds) Physical Exercise for Human Health. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1228. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1792-1_26
Moorcroft AJ, Dodd ME, Morris J, Webb AK. Individualised unsupervised exercise training in adults with cystic fibrosis: a 1 year randomised controlled trial. Thorax. 2004 Dec;59(12):1074-80. doi: 10.1136/thx.2003.015313. PMID: 15563708; PMCID: PMC1746905.
Pianosi P, Leblanc J, Almudevar A. Peak oxygen uptake and mortality in children with cystic fibrosis. Thorax. Jan 2005;60(1):50-54.
LIVEP Contact: Reva Crandall at 706-721-5483.
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24min
September 15, 2021Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Join medical student Rilee Racine and Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia discuss Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, also known as NOWS.
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
- Define neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Apply knowledge of signs and symptoms of NOWS to recognize these infants early
Demonstrate general understanding of non-pharmacologic vs. pharmacologic management indications
Recall the long term effects of NOWS and utilize this information to care for these infants long-term
Educate families on clinical symptoms, management, and potential complications of NOWS
Peer Review by Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Amy Thompson
Free CME Credit (requires sign-in): LINK COMING SOON
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]. Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios.
References:
- Anbalagan S, Mendez MD. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. 2020 Oct 1. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan–. PMID: 31855342.
Armbruster, Debra PhD, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, C-ELBW; Schwirian, Caitlyn PharmD; Mosier, Ashley MS, RN, CNL; Tam, Wai-Yin Mandy PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP; Prusakov, Pavel PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Preterm Infants, Advances in Neonatal Care: March 05, 2021 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue - doi: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000000858
Finnegan LP. Neonatal abstinence syndrome: assessment and pharmacotherapy. In: Nelson N, editor. Current therapy in neonatal-perinatal medicine. 2 ed. Ontario: BC Decker; 1990.
Jansson, Lauren M. MD. Neonatal abstinence syndrome. Uptodate. (2020).
Johnson MR, Nash DR, Laird MR, Kiley RC, Martinez MA. Development and implementation of a pharmacist-managed, neonatal and pediatric, opioid-weaning protocol. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jul;19(3):165-73. doi: 10.5863/1551-6776-19.3.165. PMID: 25309146; PMCID: PMC4187529.
Maguire, Denise J, PhD,R.N., C.N.L., Taylor, Susan, MSW,L.C.S.W.-C., C.M.A., Armstrong, K., PhD., Shaffer-Hudkins, E., Germain, A. M., M.D., Brooks, Sandra S,M.D., M.P.H., . . . Clark, L. (2016). Long-term outcomes of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome: NN. Neonatal Network, 35(5), 277-286. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0730-0832.35.5.277
Mangat, A. K., Schmölzer, G. M., & Kraft, W. K. (2019). Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine, 24(2), 133–141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.siny.2019.01.009
Merhar SL, Ounpraseuth S, Devlin LA, Poindexter BB, Young LW, Berkey SD, Crowley M, Czynski AJ, Kiefer AS, Whalen BL, Das A, Fuller JF, Higgins RD, Thombre V, Lester BM, Smith PB, Newman S, Sánchez PJ, Smith MC, Simon AE; EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NEONATAL RESEARCH NETWORK AND THE NIH ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES (ECHO) PROGRAM INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS STATES PEDIATRIC CLINICAL TRIALS NETWORK. Phenobarbital and Clonidine as Secondary Medications for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics. 2021 Mar;147(3):e2020017830. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-017830. PMID: 33632932; PMCID: PMC7919109.
Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, H.R, 1462, 114th Cong. (2015-2016).
Sarka Lisonkova, Lindsay L. Richter, Joseph Ting, Giulia M. Muraca, Qi Wen, Azar Mehrabadi, Sheona Mitchell-Foster, Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes and Janet Lyons. Pediatrics August 2019, 144 (2) e20183664; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3664
Siegler R., Saffran J., Eisenberg N., Deloache, J., & Gershoff, E. (2017). How Children Develop (5th ed.). NY, NY, USA: Macmillan Learning.
Stephen W. Patrick, Wanda D. Barfield, Brenda B. Poindexter and COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN, COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION. Neonatal Abstinence Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics November 2020, 146 (5) e2020029074; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-029074
Patrick SW, Barfield WD, Poindexter BB; COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN, COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION. Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics. 2020 Nov;146(5):e2020029074. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-029074. PMID: 33106341.
Zimmermann, U., Rudin, C., Duò, A. et al. Treatment of opioid withdrawal in neonates with morphine, phenobarbital, or chlorpromazine: a randomized double-blind trial. Eur J Pediatr 179, 141–149 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-019-03486-6
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24min
September 01, 2021Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio
Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio
Participants
- Jameson Kenerly (MS4)
Jessica Davis, DO
Lisa Leggio, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by Dr. Andy Albritton and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guest:
Dr. Lisa Leggio is a professor of pediatrics here at the Medical College of Georgia and a practicing general pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. She is the director of the pediatric clerkship which is commonly voted as a favorite rotation by our medical students. Individually, she is a very successful medical educator and has been recognized as the educator of the year multiple times here at our institution.
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
1. Recognize and overcome barriers to giving feedback
Recognize and overcome barriers to receiving feedback
Describe and use 4 techniques for giving feedback
FREE CME Credit (requires sign-in): https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=8420
Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenariosWe look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.
References:
- Armson H, Lockyer JM, Zetkulic M, Könings KD, Sargeant J. Identifying coaching skills to improve feedback use in postgraduate medical education. Med Educ. 2019 May;53(5):477-493. doi: 10.1111/medu.13818. Epub 2019 Feb 18. PMID: 30779210.
Baldie D et al. Exploring the impact and use of patients’ feedback about their care experiences in general practice settings – a realist synthesis. Family Practice, 2018; 35(1):13-21.
Boehler ML, Rogers DA, Schwind CJ, Mayforth R, Quin J, Williams RG, Dunnington G. An investigation of medical student reactions to feedback: a randomised controlled trial. Med Educ. 2006 Aug;40(8):746-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2929.2006.02503.x. PMID: 16869919.
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts.New York: Random House.
Dweck, C.S. (2008). Mindset: the New Psychology of Success. New York: Random House.
Ende J. Feedback in clinical medical education. JAMA. 1983 Aug 12;250(6):777-81. PMID: 6876333.
Fainstad T, Mcclintock A A, Van Der Ridder M J, et al. (December 11, 2018) Feedback Can Be Less Stressful: Medical Trainee Perceptions of Using the Prepare to ADAPT (Ask-Discuss-Ask-Plan Together) Framework . Cureus 10(12): e3718. doi:10.7759/cureus.3718
Gigante, J., Dell, M., & Sharkey, A. (2011). Getting beyond "Good job": how to give effective feedback. Pediatrics, 127(2), 205–207. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2010-3351
Sargeant J. Future Research in Feedback: How to Use Feedback and Coaching Conversations in a Way That Supports Development of the Individual as a Self-Directed Learner and Resilient Professional. Acad Med. 2019 Nov;94(11S Association of American Medical Colleges Learn Serve Lead: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Research in Medical Education Sessions):S9-S10. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000002911. PMID: 31365395.
Stone, D. and Heen, S. (2014). Thanks for the Feedback: the Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well* even when it is off base, unfair, poorly delivered, and, frankly, you’re not in the mood. New York: Penguin Books.
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22min
August 15, 2021Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) with Dr. Julisa Patel
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Participants
- Christina Cho (MS3)
Julisa Patel, MD
Zachary Hodges, MD
Peer review by pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Rita Jerath and the MCG Pediatric Podcast committee.
About our guest:
Dr. Julisa Patel is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and practicing pediatric rheumatologist here at MCG.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
1. Recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
Formulate a differential diagnosis for a child with arthritis.
Understand the general diagnostic approach for a patient with likely JIA.
Recognize the role but limitations of the laboratory evaluation for JIA.
Initiate appropriate first-line therapy for JIA.
Recall both the short- and long-term complications of JIA.

Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios. We look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.
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References
- Shenoi S. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - Changing Times, Changing Terms, Changing Treatments. Pediatr Rev. 2017 May;38(5):221-232. doi: 10.1542/pir.2016-0148. PMID: 28461613.
Ringold S, Angeles-Han ST, Beukelman T, Lovell D, Cuello CA, Becker ML, Colbert RA, Feldman BM, Ferguson PJ, Gewanter H, Guzman J, Horonjeff J, Nigrovic PA, Ombrello MJ, Passo MH, Stoll ML, Rabinovich CE, Schneider R, Halyabar O, Hays K, Shah AA, Sullivan N, Szymanski AM, Turgunbaev M, Turner A, Reston J. 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Therapeutic Approaches for Non-Systemic Polyarthritis, Sacroiliitis, and Enthesitis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2019 Jun;71(6):717-734. doi: 10.1002/acr.23870. Epub 2019 Apr 25. PMID: 31021516; PMCID: PMC6561125.
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August 01, 2021Trisomy 13 & 18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 2)
Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Participants
- Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Zachary Hodges
All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose.
Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guests:
Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis of trisomy 13. We are very excited to share their story!
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to better understand a family’s experience with:
1. A prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting genetic disease
A newborn baby requiring neonatal intensive care.
Bringing a baby with complex medical needs home from the NICU.
Daily life with an infant with special needs.

Links mentioned:
SOFT—Support Organization for Trisomy; www.trisomy.org
String of Pearls: http://www.stringofpearlsonline.org/
Cuddle Cot: https://www.cuddlingangels.com/

Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. We look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.
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July 15, 2021Trisomy 13 & 18 Family Perspective with Wiley and Jenny Purcell (Part 1)
Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Participants
- Wiley and Jenny Purcell
Zachary Hodges
All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose.
Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee
About our guests:
Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis of trisomy 13. We are very excited to share their story!
Learning Objectives:
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to better understand a family’s experience with:
1. A prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting genetic disease
A newborn baby requiring neonatal intensive care.
Bringing a baby with complex medical needs home from the NICU.
Daily life with an infant with special needs.

Links mentioned:
SOFT—Support Organization for Trisomy; www.trisomy.org
String of Pearls: http://www.stringofpearlsonline.org/
Cuddle Cot: https://www.cuddlingangels.com/

Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at [email protected]
Remember that all content during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. We look forward to speaking to you on our next episode of the MCG Pediatric Podcast.
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