Pediatrics On Call

In this episode Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP, discusses what new federal cuts to health care mean for children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD, FAAP, about changes in chronic medication dispensing to children and young adults during Medicaid unwinding. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, FAAP, discusses her experience as a medical consultant on the hit television series The Pitt. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil, about standardizing the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses her book on how pediatricians can build resilience in themselves and the caregivers they serve. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Liwei Zhang, PhD, about state-based eviction moratoria and child maltreatment during the Covid-19 pandemic. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the May issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Ellen S. Rome, MD, MPH, FAAP, about the latest updates in the ninth edition of the Yellow Book, Pediatric Nutrition. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this engaging discussion, Moira Szilagyi, a prominent pediatrician from UCLA, Heather Forkey, director of the FACES Clinic, and Jordan Marmet from the University of Minnesota dive into the significance of trauma-informed care and relational health in pediatrics. They unpack how adverse childhood experiences impact teens and emphasize the need for clear communication in healthcare. The trio highlights challenges teens face with medical jargon and introduces strategies for effective communication to enhance their understanding and engagement in their own health.

In this episode Laura Sigman, MD, FAAP, discusses having conversations with patients about adverse medical events. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Rebekah Levine Coley, PhD, about new trends in adolescents’ risky behaviors. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the April issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Nitya Shah, MD, FAAP, about having difficult conversations with families about a diagnosis of congenital syphilis and other diseases.  For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Philip Landrigan, MD, MSc, FAAP, talks about environmental issues in global pediatric health. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sarah Pitts, MD, FAAP, about whether pediatric subspeciality fellows are ready for unsupervised work after two years of training. For resources go to aap.org/podcast. 

In this episode Sanjiv Harpavat, MD, PhD, and Saul J. Karpen, MD, PhD, FAASLD, talk about detecting biliary atresia in infants. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bobbi Byrne, MD, FAAP, and Gary Freed, MD, MPH, FAAP, about discrepancies in pediatric work hours. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Doctor Sandeep Narang, MD, JD, FAAP, discusses abusive head trauma in infants and children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak to Doctor Barrie Rich, MD, about delays in diagnosing adnexal torsion in children and adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.