Kids Considered

Type 1 diabetes has been increasing in the US, affecting more families. If children are not treated appropriately, there is increased risk of several complications. We are joined by Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Lindsey Loomba-Albrecht to update us on type 1 diabetes and children, including why this occurs, when it is most common, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and advances in diabetes care. If someone in your family has type 1 diabetes, or you know a family affected, then listen to this episode! This episode written by Drs. Loomba-Albrecht and Blumberg We thank Dr. Lindsey Loomba-Albrecht, MD, Professor and Director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional resources: Healthy Children Diabetes in Children Healthy Children Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Healthy Children Should Kids With Diabetes Eat a Low-Carb Diet? Photo courtesy of Flushing Hospital Medical Center Type 1 diabetes has been increasing in the US, affecting more families. If children are not treated appropriately, there is increased risk of several complications. We are joined by Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Lindsey Loomba-Albrecht to update us on type 1 diabetes and children, including why this occurs, when it is most common, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and advances in diabetes care. If someone in your family has type 1 diabetes, or you know a family affected, then listen to this episode! This episode written by Drs. Loomba-Albrecht and Blumberg We thank Dr. Lindsey Loomba-Albrecht, MD, Professor and Director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional resources: Healthy Children Diabetes in Children Healthy Children Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Healthy Children Should Kids With D

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment, exposing all of us through the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the air that we breathe. There is increasing evidence that microplastic exposure increases the risk of certain cancers, lung problems, and our endocrine function. These effects are even more concerning for growing children. What can we do about microplastics, and how can we protect our children? We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Moore in this episode to discuss practical steps that parents can take to decrease our children’s microplastic exposure. This episode written by Drs. Moore and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Elizabeth Moore at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional Resources: US Food & Drug Administration Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods Zarus et al A review of data for quantifying human exposures to micro and nanoplastics and potential health risks Nihart et al Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains Katie Okamoto Wirecutter Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them Healthy Children Green Cleaning: Choosing Products That Are Safer for Your Family Photo courtesy of Americord Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment, exposing all of us through the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the air that we breathe. There is increasing evidence that microplastic exposure increases the risk of certain cancers, lung problems, and our endocrine function. These effects are even more concerning for growing children. What can we do about microplastics, and how can we protect our children? We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Moore in this episode to discuss practical steps that parents can take to decrease our children’s microplastic exposure. This episode written by Drs. Moore and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Elizabeth Moore at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional Resources: US Food & Drug Administration Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods Zarus et al A review of data for quantifying human exposures to micro and nanoplastics and potential health risks Nihart et al Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains Katie Okamoto Wirecutter Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them Healthy Children Green

Neck injuries are pretty common in children and may be scary since a significant injury may result in paralysis or loss of sensation. In this episode, we are joined by Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Julia Magaña to discuss common mechanisms of neck injury, how neck injuries are evaluated, when imaging such as x-rays or CT scans are appropriate, and treatment of minor injuries. Don’t let a pain in the neck stop you from listening to this episode! This episode written by Drs. Magaña and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health for joining us for this episode. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Neck Pain or Stiffness Leonard JC et al Lancet article PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study Healthy Children Kids & Sports Injuries: What to Do If Your Young Athlete Gets Hurt Photo courtesy of Active Sport & Spine Therapy Neck injuries are pretty common in children and may be scary since a significant injury may result in paralysis or loss of sensation. In this episode, we are joined by Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Julia Magaña to discuss common mechanisms of neck injury, how neck injuries are evaluated, when imaging such as x-rays or CT scans are appropriate, and treatment of minor injuries. Don’t let a pain in the neck stop you from listening to this episode! This episode written by Drs. Magaña and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health for joining us for this episode. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Neck Pain or Stiffness Leonard JC et al Lancet article PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study Healthy Children Kids & Sports Injuries: What to Do I

Lead Exposure and Its Effects on Child Development Although lead exposure in childhood is less common now than in the past, 3% of children in the US have elevated lead levels. And many parents may remember the numerous children exposed to lead relatively recently in Flint Michigan. Exposure to lead during childhood increases the risk for diminished intellectual and academic abilities, higher rates of neurobehavioral disorders and attention deficits, and lower birth weight in children. In this episode we discuss possible sources for lead exposure in childhood, routine screening for elevated lead levels, preventing lead exposure, and treatment of elevated lead levels. This episode written by Drs. van der List and Blumberg Additional resources: California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Healthy Children Lead Exposure: Steps to Protect Your Family Mona Hanna-Attisha What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Prevention of Childhood Lead Toxicity Photo courtesy of the Oklahoma State Department of Health Lead Exposure and Its Effects on Child Development Although lead exposure in childhood is less common now than in the past, 3% of children in the US have elevated lead levels. And many parents may remember the numerous children exposed to lead relatively recently in Flint Michigan. Exposure to lead during childhood increases the risk for diminished intellectual and academic abilities, higher rates of neurobehavioral disorders and attention deficits, and lower birth weight in children. In this episode we discuss possible sources for lead exposure in childhood, routine screening for elevated lead levels, preventing lead exposure, and treatment of elevated lead levels. This episode written by Drs. van der List and Blumberg Additional resources: California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Healthy Children Lead Exposure: Steps to Protect Your Family Mona Hanna-Attisha What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Prevention of Childhood Lead Toxicity Photo courtesy of the

Gun violence has surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death among children and teens in the US. What can we do to improve firearm safety to keep children safe from preventable injury and death? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Amy Barnhorst, director of the BulletPoints Project, to discuss the impact of gun violence on children including on their mental health, the media’s influence, and what families can do to improve firearm safety including safe gun storage. This episode written by Drs. Barnhorst, van der List and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Amy Barnhorst, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis Health, Vice Chair of Community Mental Health, and Director of the BulletPoints Project, for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional resources: The BulletPoints Project Healthy Children Guns in the Home: How to Keep Kids Safe Photo courtesy of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Gun violence has surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death among children and teens in the US. What can we do to improve firearm safety to keep children safe from preventable injury and death? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Amy Barnhorst, director of the BulletPoints Project, to discuss the impact of gun violence on children including on their mental health, the media’s influence, and what families can do to improve firearm safety including safe gun storage. This episode written by Drs. Barnhorst, van der List and Blumberg. We thank Dr. Amy Barnhorst, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis Health, Vice Chair of Community Mental Health, and Director of the BulletPoints Project, for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional resources: * The BulletPoints Project Healthy Children Guns in the Home: How to Keep Kids Safe Photo courtesy of

Probiotics may theoretically benefit children’s microbiome. Although they are generally safe, is there evidence to show that they result in improved gut health for children? We are joined by Dr. Natasha Nakra in this episode to discuss both probiotics and prebiotics, and get to the bottom of making sure that your child has a happy and healthy microbiome. We thank Dr. Natasha Nakra, Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. This episode written by Drs. Nakra, van der List and Blumberg. Additional resources: Healthy Children: Can probiotics help when my child has an infection and needs to take antibiotics? Healthy Children: Probiotics in Infant Formula IDSA: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by SHEA/IDSA Photo courtesy of NIH Probiotics may theoretically benefit children’s microbiome. Although they are generally safe, is there evidence to show that they result in improved gut health for children? We are joined by Dr. Natasha Nakra in this episode to discuss both probiotics and prebiotics, and get to the bottom of making sure that your child has a happy and healthy microbiome. We thank Dr. Natasha Nakra, Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation. This episode written by Drs. Nakra, van der List and Blumberg. Additional resources: Healthy Children: Can probiotics help when my child has an infection and needs to take antibiotics? Healthy Children: Probiotics in Infant Formula IDSA: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium diff

It is not uncommon for newborns to have jaundice. This is due to elevated bilirubin, and may be a normal physiologic phenomenon. But if the bilirubin rises too high or too fast, this may pose a danger for the child. In this episode, we explain why jaundice occurs due to normal newborn bilirubin metabolism, what conditions may lead to increased risk of jaundice, how this is monitored, what are some of the consequences if this is not treated, and of course the common treatments and expected clinical course. So listen up as we shed some light on this subject! This episode written by Drs. Lena van der List and Dean Blumberg. We thank Dr. Christopher Kim, Medical Director Division of Pediatric Primary Care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for reviewing this episode, although Drs. Lena and Dean take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Jaundice in Newborns Healthy Children AAP Revises Clinical Guidelines for Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns Photo courtesy of Positive Parenting It is not uncommon for newborns to have jaundice. This is due to elevated bilirubin, and may be a normal physiologic phenomenon. But if the bilirubin rises too high or too fast, this may pose a danger for the child. In this episode, we explain why jaundice occurs due to normal newborn bilirubin metabolism, what conditions may lead to increased risk of jaundice, how this is monitored, what are some of the consequences if this is not treated, and of course the common treatments and expected clinical course. So listen up as we shed some light on this subject! This episode written by Drs. Lena van der List and Dean Blumberg. We thank Dr. Christopher Kim, Medical Director Division of Pediatric Primary Care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for reviewing this episode, although Drs. Lena and Dean take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Jaundice in Newborns Healthy Children AAP Revises Clinical Guidelines f

Fluoride curious? Although fluoridated water and toothpaste have been around for years, recent public discussions regarding safety concerns may be confusing. In this episode, we will discuss why fluoride is important for healthy teeth, especially for children. How effective is fluoride? Can a child ingest too much? Does fluoride have any side effects? Does it affect IQ? Listen as we talk about these questions and more. This episode written by Drs. Dean Blumberg and Lena van der List. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Fluoride for Children: Parent FAQs Healthy Children Fluoride a Powerful Tool to Prevent Tooth Decay CDC About Community Water Fluoridation CDC My Water's Fluoride Campaign for Dental Health What is Fluorosis? Healthy Children Fluoride Varnish: What Parents Need to Know Photo courtesy of Solventum Fluoride curious? Although fluoridated water and toothpaste have been around for years, recent public discussions regarding safety concerns may be confusing. In this episode, we will discuss why fluoride is important for healthy teeth, especially for children. How effective is fluoride? Can a child ingest too much? Does fluoride have any side effects? Does it affect IQ? Listen as we talk about these questions and more. This episode written by Drs. Dean Blumberg and Lena van der List. Additional Resources: Healthy Children Fluoride for Children: Parent FAQs Healthy Children Fluoride a Powerful Tool to Prevent Tooth Decay CDC About Community Water Fluoridation CDC My Water's Fluoride Campaign for Dental Health What is Fluorosis? Healthy Children Fluoride Varnish: What Parents Need to Know

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teen screen time guidelines

In this episode we review screen time recommendations for children under 6 as well as some of the recent studies around its influence on development and behavior.

In this episode we talk about the novel PATH program here at UC Davis. This program was implemented to promote accessibility to health care for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Moore to discuss the important topic of safe sleep in infants.

In anticipation of the upcoming US presidential election on Tuesday, November 5th- this episode discusses how civic engagement and voting relates to our health

In this episode, we talk with Alex Nella, a pediatric physician assistant and registered dietician about the treatment for adolescent obesity, including the use of medications such as the popular GLP-1 agonists.

In this episode, we talk with pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Sunil Saini about asthma.

In this episode we discuss menstruation in adolescents.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Daphne Say, pediatric gastroenterologist at UC Davis to discuss the all consuming topic of infant spit up, reflux and GERD.

In this episode we review the daunting task of teaching your teen to drive.

This podcast discusses the popular sleep hormone melatonin

In this summer re-play, we are re-posting an episode from 2019 with Amber K. Stott, Founding Executive Director of the Food Literacy Center, a local non- profit that works to teach children to love their veggies!

In this summer replay episode (originally posted in 2018) we discuss vegetarian diets in children.

In celebration of PRIDE month, we are reposting a prior episode (originally released July 2019) on gender diversity and gender identification in children.

In this 2-part episode we are joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. Scott Akins, to talk about temperaments and parenting big-reactors.

In this 2-part episode we are joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. Scott Akins, to talk about temperaments and parenting big-reactors.

In this episode we talk to pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Julia Magana about pediatric head injury.

In this episode we discuss what to expect in the event your child is hospitalized.

In today's episode we talk to Lori Leib about the experience of preterm delivery and being a parent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

In part 2 of this episode we review the impacts that climate change has on pediatric health and provide practical tips for what individuals can do personally to reduce their impact on climate change.

In this 2-part episode we review the impacts that climate change has on pediatric health. In part 1, we discuss the implications of severe weather events, air pollution and changes in disease patterns.

In this podcast, we review sore throats and how to differentiate strep from common viral causes. We discuss testing, treatments and home care remedies.

February 26-March 3rd is eating disorders awareness week. In this episode we review eating disorders, with a focus on anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

In this episode we review early childcare. Including what to look for in a quality program, the studies on academic outcomes, and ALL THE ILLNESS.

In this episode we review iron and iron deficiency anemia in children and adolescence.

In this episode we discuss resolutions for the new year. From improving sleep to reducing screen time, exercise & nutrition, safety & mental health- we have you covered.

In this podcast we are joined by Dr. Aishah Patterson to discuss stuttering

In this podcast we review ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie.

In this podcast we talk about the most common cause of abnormal head shape in babies - positional or deformational plagiocephaly.

We are joined by Dr. Marcia Faustin to review the importance of nutrition in young athletes and review a condition affecting athletes called relative energy deficiency in sports.

In this podcast we review influenza, covid and rsv vaccines for children

We talk with Dr. Aditi Bhuskute about screening for hearing loss, etiologies of hearing loss in kids and treatment.

We talk with Peds ENT - Dr. Erynne Faucett about the indications for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Collaboration with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris & First 5 California discussing adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress

Collaboration with First 5 California's- Stronger Starts campaign to discuss toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACES)

In this summer re-play, we revisit a past 2-part episode exploring the joys and challenges of traveling with young children.

In this summer re-play, we revisit a past 2-part episode exploring the joys and challenges of traveling with young children.

Water safety

Ear infections are the most common bacterial illness in children. In this episode, we talk with pediatric otolaryngologist, Dr. Jamie Funamura about this common pediatric illness.

In this episode we review neonatal circumcision. Circumcisions are common procedures in the neonatal period, with nearly 60% of infant males in the United States being circumcised.

In this podcast we talk with Dr. Daniel Colby, an emergency physician, about the dangers of opioid misuse, how to recognize an overdose and how and when to administer Naloxone.

This episode reviews eczema. We discuss characteristic features, causes, common triggers, and importantly how to prevent and treat it.