Pediatrics On Call
AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics
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.
Episodes
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Oct 17, 2023 • 34min
Hearing Assessments Beyond Neonatal Screening, Virtual Driving to Predict Crashes – Ep. 177Â
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.
Oct 10, 2023 • 36min
Low-carb Diet Risks, Parenting and Nutrition in Siblings – Ep. 176Â
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.
Oct 3, 2023 • 36min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, HPV Vaccine at 9 – Ep. 175Â
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.
Sep 26, 2023 • 30min
Corporal Punishment in Schools, ADHD Medication Errors – Ep. 174Â
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.
Sep 19, 2023 • 27min
Financing Child Health Care, Monetizing Patient Portal Messaging – Ep. 173Â
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.
Sep 12, 2023 • 32min
Promoting Juvenile Justice, Diversifying the Pediatric Research Workforce – Ep. 172Â
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.
Sep 5, 2023 • 35min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Chief Health Equity Officer – Ep. 171Â
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.
Aug 29, 2023 • 31min
Immunizations Special: RSV, COVID, Pneumococcal Disease, Influenza – Ep. 170Â
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.
Aug 22, 2023 • 27min
Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies, Medical Debriefing – Ep. 169Â
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.
Aug 15, 2023 • 37min
Expanding Trauma-informed Care, Countering Internalized Racism – Ep. 168Â
In this episode Khadijia Tribié Reid, MD, MPH, FAAP, member of the AAP's Expert Leadership Team on Trauma-informed Care, says pediatricians already provide safe, stable and nurturing relationships to the families they treat. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Antwon Chavis, MD, FAAP, about his research on internalized racism. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
