Late Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Infants
Many parents, and even clinicians, might not realize that the effects of not receiving vitamin K at birth can result in intracranial hemorrhages up to 6 months later. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 27, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Any Kid Can Learn to Swallow a Pill
Does a foolproof strategy to help kids learn to swallow pills really exist? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 21, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Explaining the Rise in ADHD
American Psychiatric Association president Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses a recent New York Times article looking at the sky-high rates of ADHD in the United States. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 17, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Wintertime Infections, Beyond the Usual Suspects
Can you name 8 predominantly wintertime infections, beyond the obvious, such as influenza? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Recognizing Lyme Carditis
Three recent cases of sudden cardiac death from Lyme carditis point to the importance of recognizing and promptly treating this complication of Lyme disease. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Peer Mentors for Kids With Chronic Disease
What are the attributes needed in an effective peer mentor? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - January 6, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Antibiotics for Acute Otitis Media in Children
New guidelines provide 3 principles that maximize the benefits of antibiotic therapy in acute otitis media. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - November 19, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The First Moments of Life: Improving Care for Preemies
Events that occur in the first moments of life can have important long-term consequences for newborn infants. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - November 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Vocal Cord Operation on Constantly Screaming Autistic Teen?
A Wisconsin family was at their wits' end when their 16-year-old autistic son screamed as loudly as he could about 1000 times a day. They okayed an operation that lessened the sound. Was this wrong? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - November 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
ADHD: Do Parents Know If Their Child Has Been Diagnosed?
Do parent-reported rates of ADHD match those derived from other research? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - October 21, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
YOUR Fault if Your Unvaccinated Child Makes Someone Sick
Some parents choose not to have their child vaccinated, but then it is also their responsibility to keep an ill child from infecting others. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - October 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Rotavirus Vaccine and Intussusception: The Latest Data
Do these new findings change recommendations for rotavirus vaccination of US infants? (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - October 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Flu Prevention in Children With Special Needs
Children with certain neurodevelopmental disorders are more likely to die of influenza. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - October 7, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Do You Believe in Magic? Topol, Offit on Alternative Medicine
Dr. Eric Topol talks with Dr. Paul Offit about his new book, which takes on the supplement and alternative medicine industries. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast - October 2, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
