Pediatrics On Call

May 07 2024 292
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Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.

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Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Ep. 201 

May 07 2024 41 mins  
In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the May issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, editor of the Red Book, about what to expect in the 2024 edition released this month. For resources

'Five Cs' for Navigating Social Media, Quality Improvement Collection, Plus a Special Say Ah – Ep. 200 

Apr 30 2024 38 mins  
In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, describe new resources for helping families talk about social media. Michelle Noelck, MD, FAAP, talks about a collection of quality improvement articles in the journal Pediatrics. And hosts David

Promoting Healthy Active Living, Preventing Overdoses – Ep. 199 

Apr 23 2024 32 mins  
In this episode Christopher Bolling, MD, FAAP, explains the many ways pediatricians can help families with nutrition, physical activity, sleep, media use and emotional well-being. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, about his new journal article, Anticipatory Guidance to Prevent Adolescent Overdoses. For

Supporting Families After the Death of a Child, Antidepressant Dispensing Disparities, Preventing Vaping – Ep. 198 

Apr 16 2024 29 mins  
In this episode Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MS, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health (COPACFH), describes a recent clinical report on supporting the family after the death of a child. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD, FAAP, about his research on the dispensing of antidep

Diagnosing Autism in the Medical Home, How Moving Affects Access to Social Services – Ep. 197 

Apr 09 2024 29 mins  
In this episode Katharine Zuckerman, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers advice from a new tip sheet about diagnosing autism in the medical home. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kathryn Leifheit, PhD, MSPH, about her research into how moving affects families’ access to social services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Protecting Kids from Climate Change– Ep. 196 

Apr 02 2024 35 mins  
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the April issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Samantha Ahdoot, MD, FAAP, about the effects of global climate change on children’s health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Child Fatality Reviews – Ep. 195 

Mar 12 2024 25 mins  
In this episode Susan Wiley, MD, FAAP, explains the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention when it comes to language acquisition. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Erich Batra, MD, FAAP about how Child Fatality Reviews identify causes of death and help lead to prevention. For resources and to see an ASL-interpreted video o

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Surviving and Preparing for Disasters – Ep. 194 

Mar 05 2024 40 mins  
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the March issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Felicitas Livaudais, MD, FAAP, and Cindy Calderon, MD, FAAP, about surviving disasters and learning how to prepare for the future. For resources go to aap.or

Improving Vaccine Uptake, Handling Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding – Ep. 193 

Feb 27 2024 33 mins  
In this episode Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP, offers strategies for improving vaccine uptake in hesitant families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Pearl Chang, MD, about how newborn nurseries react to marijuana use and breastfeeding. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sports Overuse Injuries and Burnout, Family-centered Rounds – Ep. 192 

Feb 20 2024 35 mins  
In this episode Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAAP, talk about how to prevent overtraining and burnout in young athletes. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Shilpa J. Patel, MD, FAAP, and Alisa Khan, MD, MPH, about using mentor trios to promote family-centered rounds. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.