Pediatrics On Call

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC. They list the most downloaded articles from the last year and talk about how they can change the practice of pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Julia Hecht, MD, FAAP, explains the need for hearing assessments for infants, children and adolescents beyond the newborn screenings. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Welshe, PhD, about how a virtual driving assessment for new drivers helped predict the likelihood of first crashes. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Tamara Hannon, MD, FAAP, explains the risks of low-carbohydrate diets for children and adolescents with or at risk of developing diabetes. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joshua Jeong, ScD, about his research on parenting and nutrition in low-resource communities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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 October issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sherri Zorn MD, FAAP, about preventing HPV cancers by starting HPV vaccination at age 9. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Mandy Atlee Allison, MD, MSPH, MEd, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on corporal punishment in schools, explains how pediatricians can advocate for patients and families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Natalie I. Rine, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, about her research on ADHD medication errors. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Alison A. Galbraith, MD, MPH, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on child health care financing, highlights recommendations to ensure affordable, equitable, high-quality care for all children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Bryan Sisk, MD, about the benefits and harms of billing for patient portal messages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Elizabeth Barnert advocates for reform of the juvenile justice system, while Tamara D. Simon promotes diversity in the pediatric research workforce. They discuss the disparities and need for rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system, the importance of diversity in the scientific workforce, and promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in pediatric research.

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the September issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, about his new role as Chief Health Equity Officer at the AAP. Dr. Wright talks about the AAP Equity Agenda—progress made and next steps. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, joins hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for an “immunizations omnibus.” He describes newly approved products to protect against RSV, COVID and pneumococcal disease, and he predicts a difficult flu season. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Lois K. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACEP, and Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MBA FAAP, talk about the new policy statement and technical report on mental and behavioral health emergencies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Maya Neeley, MD, FAAP, about the best ways to debrief trainees after clinical encounters. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.