Podcasts about boston children

In this episode, Press Ganey CEO Pat Ryan talks with Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell, President and CEO of Boston Children's Hospital, about building a culture of safety and trust and how transparency, a shared safety language, and daily huddles turn good intentions into measurable outcomes.This episode is sponsored by Press Ganey.

In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, co-hosts Kilby Mann, Kristie Malik, and Kathleen Huth interview presenters of posters relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition. Speakers describe their study findings and implications for practice. Dr. Rishi Agrawal discusses the role of the Council on Children with Disabilities in translating research into improved clinical care and advocacy for children with medical complexity. SPEAKERS Rishi Agrawal, MD, MPH Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Attending Physician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Elizabeth Avery ‌Hill, DO Assistant Professor, University of Utah‌ Michelle Melicosta, MD, MPH, MSC, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Patricia Notario, MD, Medical Director of the Pediatric Complex Care Program, Billings Clinic Prasiddha Parthasarathy, MD, Resident, University of Toronto HOSTS Kristina Malik, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Medical Director, KidStreet Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado Kilby Mann, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Children's Hospital Colorado Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc Pediatrician, Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics Boston Children's Hospital Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: October 14, 2025. RESOURCES REFERENCED ‌Project ECHO/ECHO Model: https://projectecho.unm.edu/model/ ‌Council on Children with Disabilities (COCWD): https://www.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/council-on-children-with-disabilities/ ‌AAP Experience National Conference Denver 2025 - Conference Schedule: https://aapexperience.org/schedule/ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/m48sjfwmqfnrfwnxg8p7p88/CCJCP_2025_AAP_conference_10-13-25.pdf Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Mann K, Malik K, Agrawal R, Hill EA, Melicosta M, Notario P, Parthasarathy P, Huth K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference 2025. 10/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practice-changing-research-in-complex-care-at-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-conference-2025.

Show Notes: Scott Cole describes his initial struggles at Harvard, dropping out after freshman year, and returning multiple times before finally graduating in 2012. He  shares his first dropout experience, including a brief stint in California and a return to Harvard for sophomore year. He details his various jobs and adventures, including working at a car wash, landscaping, and a research assistant position at Harvard Forest. Working on a Ranch in Wyoming Scott thinks back to his days working at a ranch in Wyoming, where he learned cowboy skills and participated in cattle drives. He describes his move to Middlebury, Vermont, where he worked on an organic farm, a cross-country ski area, and a bakery. He also shares where he learned to cook. Back to School and on to a Law firm Scott discusses his return to Boston to finish college, working part-time at a law firm and attending school. He describes the challenges of balancing work, school, and financial aid, leading to another dropout. Scott talks about his relationship ending and moving back to California, where he worked at Sequoia National Park resort teaching cross country skiing. He quit this job to go to Guatemala with his dad's school group and spent some time there before moving to Oakhurst and working at a restaurant where he learned cooking skills. He worked there for two years until he paid off his student loans, and with his new found freedom, decided to hit the road and hike through the Sierra Mountains. He also talks about working in Fresno and in a job at the UC Cooperative Extension promoting school gardening as a way to teach nutrition education. From Alaska to Nevada Scott recounts his time working at a ranch in Alaska, teaching cross-country skiing, and working as a hiking guide and naturalist. He later moved to Boston to help a friend renovate a Victorian house and then worked with the Boston Children's Museum. After Boston, Scott describes his move to Michigan to be with a girlfriend in graduate school and working at the Maharishi Vedic University in their organic greenhouse. He also talks about his work with the Nevada Conservation Corps, cooking for a chainsaw crew, and his job at the White Mountain Research Station where he looked after a herd of sheep and cooked for the researchers. Scott finally decided to return to Harvard to finish his last six classes and talks about his experience completing his degree. Riding the Wave After completing his degree, Scott biked across the country with a friend. He reflects on his diverse experiences, including working with his hands, helping a friend who is a sculptor on building a sculpture for an exhibit. He talks about “The Table” tour working in Death Valley, and volunteering at various places, and biking in Canada from the Rockies to Bella Coola. He discusses the challenges of returning to school at an older age and the joy of completing his degree. Scott mentions his love for gardening, cooking, music, hiking, and outdoor activities, and how these hobbies filled his off-hours. Harvard Reflections An English major at Harvard, Scott mentions seeing Alan Ginsberg read at Harvard. He mentions taking a poetry class and a printing class. He also mentions Literature and Human Suffering with James Engell, Chicano Literature with visiting UCLA professor Héctor Calderón, Folklore and Mythology with Simon Bronner, a poetry class with Henri Cole, and Place, Space, and Region with Stephanie Burt.  Timestamps:  00:02: Scott Cole's Journey through Harvard and Beyond  06:36: Exploring Different Career Paths  09:41: Returning to School and Balancing Work and Education 40:07: Adventures in Alaska and Beyond  54:13: Reflecting on Life Experiences and Future Plans Links: Instagram: scootersride  Historical building preservation: Welcome to HistoriCorps - HistoriCorps Adobe restoration: cstones.orghttps://www.cstones.orgCornerstones Community  Adobe courses and home builder support:  Adobe in Actionhttps://www.adobeinaction.orgAdobe in Action Reuben Margolin art: Waves – Reuben Margolin – Kinetic Artist Science Research Station: White Mountain Research Center — Supporting scientific achievement for 75 years. Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is brought to you by Jared Eigerman who reports: “Hi. I'm Jay Eigerman, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is Street Lab. Street Lab is a nonprofit that works in neighborhoods throughout New York City to activate and improve spaces, including pedestrian streets, at no cost to the public. I've been a board member since 2011 when they first started in Boston. I especially like the street lab sales programming kits at reasonable cost so others around the world can deploy them on their own. Please take a look at streetlab.org. Now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: streetlab.org.

In this podcast, JPEN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kenneth Christopher, interviews Carly Milliren from the Biostatistics and Research Design Center at Boston Children's Hospital. Carly Milliren is a health services researcher primarily in pediatrics with a specific focus on eating disorders. Carly Milliren is first author of the research article “Identifying enteral nutrition using administrative data in pediatrics patients with eating disorders: A development and validation study”. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US October 2025

Dr. Carole Keim welcomes neonatologist and chair of pediatrics at Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Geoff Binney, MD, MPH, to The Baby Manual for a conversation about what expectant parents should know regarding newborn care and the NICU, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Drs. Keim and Binney discuss the age of viability for premature babies, advances in neonatology such as surfactant therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and the different levels of NICU care available depending on gestational age and medical needs.Dr. Binney and Dr. Keim talk about common newborn challenges, including breathing difficulties, infections, blood sugar monitoring for at-risk infants, and jaundice. Both doctors stress the importance of preventive care, such as antibiotics for Group B strep and vitamin K injections at birth. Dr. Binney shares that a neonatologist's role is to provide a supportive environment for premature or ill infants so they can continue developing safely. He reassures parents that most children born early grow up healthy and indistinguishable from their peers. This episode gives parents-to-be information about what to expect if their child is born preterm and offers them comfort in knowing how far medical care for newborn infants has come. Dr. Geoff Binney, MD, MPH:Dr. Geoffrey Binney is a neonatologist in Boston, Massachusetts and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Boston Children's Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. He is the Chair and David And Leona F. Karp Professor of Pediatrics, and the Tufts University School of Medicine Pediatrician-in-Chief. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim, MDlinktree | tiktok | instagramContact Dr. Geoff Binney, MD, MPHBoston Children's Hospital | Tufts Medicine | linktree Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the "best" hospital just about technology and surgical success? Ben Harder, the journalist who oversees the methodology and data for the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings (2025), joins Katie to break down what truly defines quality in pediatric care. Ben shares his deeply personal family story—a tragedy 50 years in the past that drives his commitment to making data-driven information accessible today. This episode is a crucial guide for parents, explaining the three core pillars of the rankings: structure/resources, processes of care, and patient outcomes. We dive into why essential human-focused services like Child Life Specialists, chaplains, and family advisory boards are included in the scorecard and how they influence the rankings. Ben illuminates the challenge faced by these vital "cost centers" in a revenue-driven healthcare system, and offers a powerful message: parents are the strongest possible advocates for their children, and they should use every resource available—including the U.S. News data—to make informed, collaborative choices for their child's care team. Guest Links U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings: All data is freely available for families to research hospitals by region and specialty. Website: US News Press Release Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways The Personal Motivation: Ben shares the heartbreaking story of his cousin, whose permanent brain injury after a heart surgery complication 50 years ago lacked the complete care team needed to ensure a good outcome—a void the U.S. News data is designed to fill today. The Three Pillars of Ranking: US News analyzes over 1,000 data points grouped into: 1) Resources/Structure (nurses, expertise, technology, child life services), 2) Processes of Care (following best practices, infection control), and 3) Outcomes (survival, length of stay, quality of life). The Honor Roll: The 2025 Honor Roll features the top 10 hospitals recognized for high performance across multiple specialties, including: Boston Children's Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Cincinnati Children's, Texas Children's Hospital, and others. A Piece of the Puzzle: The rankings are one resource to use alongside insurance coverage, geographic location, and most importantly, consulting your child's doctors and trusting your parental intuition. The Value of Human Support: Services like Child Life Specialists, support groups, and family advisory boards are included in the structural data points, serving as a motivator for hospitals to invest in comprehensive, family-centered care. Advocacy is Essential: Ben gives parents permission to advocate relentlessly, reminding them they know their child best. Collaborating with—not simply questioning—the care team can be life-saving. Chapters: Timestamp Topic 0:00 Ben Harder's Personal Connection to Hospital Rankings 1:03 The Official Launch of the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals 2025 3:20 US News Honor Roll: The Top 10 Children's Hospitals 4:26 FREE COURSE Ad: Shots, Blood Draws & Comfort Positioning 5:35 Meet Ben Harder: Journalist, Father, and Best Hospitals Lead 7:59 The 3 Pillars of US News Ranking Methodology (1000+ Data Points) 11:37 The Role of Expert Work Groups in Defining Data 13:58 The Future of Family Expertise in Shaping Rankings 16:59 How Families Should Use the U.S. News Rankings 21:09 Why Child Life Services and Support Resources Matter in Rankings 25:12 Why Support Services are Overlooked: Revenue vs. Cost Centers 27:54 Ben Harder's Personal Story: The Tragic Need for Comprehensive Care 31:00 The Efficacy and Impact of Child Life Specialists 34:36 What Families Should Expect and Ask For: Advocacy Permission 38:23 Where to Find the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings 38:58 Disclaimer   Resources for You 1. Unlock Two FREE Courses (Value $250+) We want to equip you to better support your child during medical experiences! Get our popular courses "How to Prepare, Support, and Respond to Your Child During Shots, Blood Draws, and Vaccines" AND "How to Use Comfort Positioning in Pediatrics" completely free. How to Get It: Leave a written review for the Child Life On Call podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Take a quick screenshot of your submitted review. Email the screenshot to: podcast@childlifeoncall.com 2. Connect with Child Life On Call Website: ChildLifeOnCall.com Instagram: @ChildLifeOnCall Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host and guests are not licensed therapists or medical doctors. Always consult with your child's qualified medical professional for advice specific to your family's situation.  

This week we review a recent multicenter, randomized trial pitting 2 different immunosuppressive therapeutic approaches against each other. How did a novel approach of everolimus + low dose tacrolimus compare to more standard MMF + standard, higher dose tacrolimus in avoidance of major adverse transplant events or complications? How did this first ever prospective trial in the pediatric heart transplantation world start and how difficult was it to perform in the absence of corporate or NIH support? Why can these data help inform FDA labelling for this novel approach and why is this important? Dr. Kevin Daly of Boston Children's Hospital shares his deep insights into this work this week!DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.14338

Osteosarcoma Webinar Series: Alanna Church, MD, Associate Director, Laboratory for Molecular Pediatric Pathology at Boston Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, and Conference Cochair joins us on OsteoBites to discuss insights and higlights from the AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Discovery and Innovation in Pediatric Cancer—From Biology to Breakthrough Therapies, September 25-28 in Boston.Dr. Church is currently a Molecular and Pediatric Pathologist at Boston Children's Hospital, where she is a founder and associate medical director of the Laboratory for Molecular Pediatric Pathology (LaMPP). She is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, the Program Director for the Harvard Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship, and the incoming Chair of Clinical Practice for the Association for Molecular Pathology. Her clinical and research work focuses on bringing molecular testing to the clinical care of children with cancer. Through institutional projects (the Profile study, GAIN consortium study), she has profiled thousands of children's tumors and has used these results to make real-time impacts on their diagnoses and treatments. She is involved in national initiatives to improve the quality and access to molecular testing for children with cancer, including the NCI-funded Count Me In Study (Dana Farber, Broad Institute), the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the National Institutes of Health, and the Children's Oncology Group.

All about gymnastics! We interview Dr. Elspeth Hart from Boston Children's on her latest article on Gymnastics Medicine and what to look out for when treating gymnasts in the orthopedic setting. We also highlight recent articles on the urgency of stable SCFE, a lesser-known method for pinning supracondylar humerus fractures, and short versus long leg casting for distal tibia physeal fractures. Your hosts are Tyler McDonald (University of South Alabama), and Stephanie Logterman (Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children), Josh Holt (University of Iowa), and Carter Clement (Manning Family Children's in New Orleans). Music by A. A. Aalto. Gymnastics Upper Extremity Article mentioned: Hart E, Bauer AS, Bae DS. Common upper extremity gymnastics injuries and gymnastic specific return to play protocols. J Pediatr Soc North Am. 2024 Feb 28;6:100016. doi: 10.1016/j.jposna.2024.100016. PMID: 40433250; PMCID: PMC12088353. Link to the non profit Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research: GymnasticsMedicine.org Link to learn more about the 7th annual Gymnastics Medicine Symposium (use code "Gym15" to save 15% if interested in signing up!): Symposium 2025 - Gymnastics Medicine   References: 1. Hart E, Bair K, Broz J, Griffith K, Herrera-Set A, Lattimore D, Melvin E, Sweeney E. Gymnastics Medicine: A New Subspecialty in Sports Medicine. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2025 May 1;24(5):126-134. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000001249. PMID: 40323057. 2. White AB, Keil LG, Bardsley H, Selberg C, Mansour A, Brooks AC, Manickam R, Mayassi HA, Zhao L, Uchtman M, Whitlock P, Stone J. How Urgent Are Stable SCFEs? A Multisite Retrospective Study of Surgical Timing and Complications Among Patients With Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Sep 1;45(8):485-491. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002997. Epub 2025 May 1. PMID: 40314216. 3. Grewal RS, Kitchen BT, Bomar JD, Cidambi EO, Dexter MJ, Edmonds EW, Pring ME, Upasani VV, Wallace CD, Pennock A. Displaced Distal Tibia Physeal Fractures: Short Leg Versus Long Leg Casting-A Prospective Study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Aug 1;45(7):e614-e617. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002961. Epub 2025 Apr 7. PMID: 40191914. 4. Muto S, Niwa S, Fujihara Y, Ota H, Kumagai H. Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Rotational Malalignment in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Cross Pinning Versus Lateral Para-olecranon Pinning. J Pediatr Orthop. 2025 Sep 1;45(8):458-465. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000003000. Epub 2025 May 5. PMID: 40323798.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Insoft, Neonatologist and Chief Operating Officer at Franciscan Children's Campus, Boston Children's Hospital System, shares his perspective on guiding teams through healthcare integrations, prioritizing staff engagement, and evolving as a leader to ensure high quality patient care.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Insoft, Neonatologist and Chief Operating Officer at Franciscan Children's Campus, Boston Children's Hospital System, shares his perspective on guiding teams through healthcare integrations, prioritizing staff engagement, and evolving as a leader to ensure high quality patient care.

In this episode of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy team up with Dr. Michael Rich, “the Mediatrician,” and Kevin Collins from the Drug Enforcement Administration to unpack the realities of raising kids in today's digital world. From the hidden risks of online drug sales to the secret language of emojis, they reveal what parents need to know—and how to turn fear into curiosity, monitoring into mentorship, and tough topics into open conversations. Packed with practical tools and resources, this episode gives parents the confidence to guide their children safely and thoughtfully through a screen-saturated world. Key Moments & Takeaways: - How technology influences adolescent substance use (10:15). - Embracing curiosity over fear when approaching technology with your kids (12:00). - Tips for starting conversations about tech safety with kids (15:00). - Using engagement tools to mentor rather than monitor (25:00). - Modeling the digital behavior you want your children to follow (35:00). - Hidden dangers of online drug sales and why communication matters (35:00). - Resources that empower parents to guide their children with confidence (45:00). Dr. Michael Rich, MD, MPH, is a pediatrician, media researcher, and the founder of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital. Known as “the Mediatrician,” he is the first pediatrician in the U.S. to focus his career on the intersection of media and child health. Dr. Rich is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work helps families, educators, and clinicians navigate the digital landscape by providing research-driven guidance on media use, mental health, and child development. With a mission to help kids thrive in a connected world, Dr. Rich empowers parents to move beyond fear and embrace curiosity, turning digital challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/michael-rich Kevin Collins serves as Senior Prevention Program Manager for the Drug Enforcement Administration's Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section. In this capacity, he leads efforts to collaborate with national organizations and support families affected by substance use. Prior to joining DEA Kevin worked for the Partnership to End Addiction for two decades with a focus on family services. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, including a deployment to Bosnia, and worked for the New York State Legislature. Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate best known for her roles on Full House and Fuller House. Her memoir, unSweetined, chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, fueling her advocacy for substance use awareness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine, specializing in adolescent substance use. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/addiction-medicine   Supporting Organizations: The Elks: With nearly one million members across 2,000 lodges, the Elks are dedicated to youth drug prevention through their Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program. They have donated over $3.6 billion to various causes, including the creation of the first VA hospital for veterans. Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/44SunO6 DEA: Established in 1973, DEA enforces U.S. controlled substance laws nationally and internationally, with offices around the globe. www.dea.gov Resources/Links: Digital Wellness Lab https://bit.ly/digitalwellnesslabboston Mediatrician's Guide https://amzn.to/3JKGC9J GetSmartAboutDrugs.com www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com Inspired Internet Pledge https://inspiredinternet.org/ DEA's Emoji Guide https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/Emoji%20Decoded.pdf Hidden in Plain Sight Program https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Hidden%20in%20Plain%20Sight.pdf DEA on Instagram: www.instagram.com/deahq Elks Kid Zone Website: https://bit.ly/3s79Zdt  

On today's episode we're focusing on the management of borderline hip dysplasia with Dr. Travis Matheney, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on the treatment options for borderline hip dysplasia. We'll start off our discussion today with an article titled “Periacetabular Osteotomy Improves Pain and Function in Patients With Lateral Center-edge Angle Between 18° and 25°, but Are These Hips Really Borderline Dysplastic?” Dr. Michael McClincy and team at Boston Children's Hospital concluded that patients with a lateral center edge angles of 18-25 frequently have other radiographic features of dysplasia suggestive of abnormal femoral head coverage by the acetabulum and that these hips may be inappropriately labeled as “borderline” or “mild” dysplasia.  The authors recommended a more thorough radiographic evaluation of the patient with suspected dysplasia, including measurement of the Tonnis angle, FEAR index, anterior and posterior wall index, and anterior center edge angle.We are joined today by Dr. Travis Matheney, an Assistant Professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital.  He has a particular interest in pediatric hip pathology and is part of the Child & Young Adult Hip Preservation program at Boston Children's. Dr. Matheney trained Ashley and I during our residency at Harvard, so we're very excited to have him join us today and share his wisdom on this controversial topic.

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Kathryn Maitland discusses the findings of the GASTROSAM trial, which investigates the safety and efficacy of intravenous rehydration for children with severe acute malnutrition and gastroenteritis. The trial explores the effectiveness of intravenous fluids as a safe alternative to current rehydration guidelines for malnourished children. Dr. Maitland reviews the trial's design, key outcomes, and implications for clinical practice, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric care in resource-limited settings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the key findings of the GASTROSAM trial and their implications for rehydration practices in children with severe acute malnutrition. - Identify the challenges and limitations of current rehydration guidelines for malnourished children in resource-limited settings. - Discuss the safety concerns associated with intravenous rehydration and how the GASTROSAM trial addresses these issues. - Explore the importance of simplifying the rehydration guidelines for children in resource-limited settings AUTHORS Kathryn Maitland, FMedSc, OBE Professor of Tropical Paediatric Infectious Disease Department of Surgery & Cancer Faculty of Medicine Director of ICCARE Centre at the Institute for Global Health Innovation, Imperial College, London Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH Emeritus Chief Division of Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anesthesia Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: September 22, 2025. ARTICLES REFERENCED - Maitland K, Ouattara SM, Sainna H, et al. Intravenous Rehydration for Severe Acute Malnutrition with Gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med. Published online June 13, 2025. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2505752 - Maitland K, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, et al. Mortality after fluid bolus in African children with severe infection. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(26):2483-2495. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1101549 - Brent B, Obonyo N, Akech S, et al. Assessment of Myocardial Function in Kenyan Children With Severe, Acute Malnutrition: The Cardiac Physiology in Malnutrition (CAPMAL) Study. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(3):e191054. Published 2019 Mar 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.1054 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/xvv7vchn4skmc6m6wv25xfw/UPDATED_202509_WSP_Maitland_Transcript.pdf Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Maitland K, Burns JP. GASTROSAM Key Insights: Safe Rehydration for Malnourished Children. 09/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/gastrosam-key-insights-safe-rehydration-for-malnourished-children-by-k-maitland-openpediatrics.

On this episode I chat with Dr. Wendy Chung, Chief of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and founder of DHREAMS, the longest-running CDH research study. Dr. Chung shares what DHREAMS has uncovered, how families can get involved, and answers listener questions in this insightful and hope-filled conversation.Whether you're a CDH parent, family member, or supporter, this conversation offers hope, knowledge, and a reminder that research is paving the way toward better understanding and brighter futures.

Our speaker is my good friend Ofer Levy who is a Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Precision Vaccines at Boston Children's Hospital. We will discuss the current controversy over vaccines that has escalated since COVID. I am also including excerpts from a previous podcast with Paul Mango who ran Operation Warp Speed for Trump in his first administration that successfully got a working vaccine for COVID in record time. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

This week we review a recent report from the Boston Children's team on their 39 year experience managing and caring for children with myocardial infarction following Kawasaki disease (KD). What were the clinical features of KD patients that were most associated with this rare complication? What signs or symptoms should be concerning for the caregiver of patients with KD? What are the more common approaches to the management of MI in this fragile and young patient population? Dr. Sunil Ghelani of Boston Children's Hospital offers the answers this week. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114638

The race for mayor of Boston is down to Mayor Wu and Josh Kraft. Trumps homeland security chief is upping searches for illegal immigrants in Boston. In the south end of Boston, a construction worker is suffering serious injuries after a scaffolding fell off a building on Albany Street. A stop work order has been issued. A federal judge has determined that Boston Children's Hospital does not have to turn over transgender children's records or files. Cracker Barrel is going back to its original logo. Lady Gaga has added two shows to her tour in Boston. Dua Lipa has her second show in the TD Graden tonight. 

This Day in Legal History: Sewing Machine PatentOn this day in legal history, September 10, 1846, Elias Howe was granted U.S. Patent No. 3640 for his invention of the lockstitch sewing machine. Though not the first to envision mechanical sewing, Howe's design was the first to successfully automate stitching in a way that was both efficient and commercially viable. His machine used a needle with the eye at the point and a shuttle beneath the cloth to form a lockstitch—features that would become industry standards. Despite the innovation, Howe initially struggled to find financial backers and spent time in England attempting to sell his invention, with little success.When he returned to the United States, Howe discovered that other manufacturers had begun producing similar machines. Chief among them was Isaac Singer, who had developed and begun marketing a sewing machine that closely mirrored Howe's patented design. In 1854, Howe sued Singer for patent infringement, launching one of the first high-profile intellectual property battles in American history. The case turned on whether Singer's improvements to the machine still relied on Howe's patented mechanism.The court ultimately ruled in Howe's favor, affirming that Singer's use of the lockstitch principle did indeed infringe upon Howe's patent. Howe was awarded substantial royalties from Singer and other manufacturers using similar technology, securing both recognition and financial reward for his invention. This case set a foundational precedent for the enforceability of patent rights and underscored the economic stakes of intellectual property in the Industrial Age. By the time his patent expired, Howe had amassed a considerable fortune and had firmly established the legal and commercial viability of inventorship in a rapidly mechanizing society.A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking an early legal defeat for the administration in a case that could have far-reaching consequences for the Fed's independence. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that the administration's justification—allegations of mortgage fraud committed before Cook took office—did not clearly meet the legal standard for removal. The law governing the Federal Reserve allows governors to be removed only “for cause,” a term not explicitly defined, and this is the first time its limits are being tested in court.Cook, the first Black woman to serve as a Fed governor, has denied all fraud allegations and is suing both Trump and the Fed, arguing the move is politically motivated due to her monetary policy views. Her legal team argues that even if the mortgage claims were accurate, they predate her Senate confirmation and therefore do not constitute grounds for removal. The White House contends that the president has broad authority to dismiss Fed governors and that this issue should not be subject to judicial review.Judge Cobb's ruling allows Cook to remain in her position while the case proceeds and emphasized that the claims did not pertain to her conduct as a sitting Board member. The Department of Justice has opened a criminal probe into the mortgage allegations, issuing subpoenas from Georgia and Michigan. The case could ultimately reach the Supreme Court and may redefine limits on presidential power over the central bank. Legal experts and Fed supporters view the ruling as a significant moment in affirming the institution's independence from political interference.US judge temporarily blocks Trump from removing Fed Governor Cook | ReutersTrump Can't Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for Now, Judge Says (1)The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track the review of the legality of President Trump's global tariff policies, setting up a pivotal case over the limits of presidential power in trade. The Court will evaluate whether Trump unlawfully used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—a 1977 law traditionally applied to sanction foreign adversaries—to justify tariffs aimed at reducing trade deficits and pressuring countries over issues like drug trafficking. Lower courts have ruled that Trump overstepped, arguing that IEEPA doesn't grant presidents broad tariff authority and that such actions violate the Constitution's assignment of trade powers to Congress.The Justice Department, appealing the rulings, claims that stripping Trump of this power would weaken the country's defenses against economic threats. In contrast, the challengers—including small businesses, a toy company, and 12 Democrat-led states—argue that only Congress can impose tariffs and that Trump's interpretation of the law is too expansive. The case invokes the Supreme Court's “major questions” doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorization for executive actions of large economic and political consequence.Oral arguments are scheduled for early November, with the Court moving unusually quickly to address the matter. Tariffs remain in place during the legal process. The decision could reshape the scope of executive authority over trade policy and have long-term effects on global markets, U.S. trade relationships, and the national economy. With trillions of dollars in duties at stake, the outcome may also impact future uses of emergency economic powers by presidents.US Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump's tariffs | ReutersA federal appeals court has mostly upheld a California law aimed at limiting social media use by minors, siding with the state over a legal challenge brought by tech industry group NetChoice. The law, known as the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, prohibits platforms from offering so-called "addictive feeds" to users under 18 without parental consent. These feeds, powered by algorithms that tailor content to user behavior, are considered by lawmakers to pose mental health risks to children.NetChoice, whose members include major tech firms like Google, Meta, Netflix, and X (formerly Twitter), argued that the law is overly vague, unconstitutional, and violates companies' First Amendment rights. However, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected most of these claims, saying the law's applications were not broadly unconstitutional and that the issue of algorithmic expression is fact-dependent.The court did strike down one provision requiring platforms to default children's accounts to hide likes and comments, finding it was not the least restrictive means of protecting mental health. It also declined to rule on a requirement that platforms verify users' ages, since that part of the law doesn't take effect until 2027.NetChoice expressed disappointment, saying the ruling gives government more control over online speech than parents. The court returned parts of the case to a lower court for further review. The decision represents a significant legal validation of California's attempt to regulate how minors interact with digital platforms.California limits on 'addictive' social media feeds for children largely upheld | ReutersA federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena medical records of transgender minors who received gender-affirming care at Boston Children's Hospital. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Department of Justice's subpoena was issued in bad faith, stating its true purpose was to intimidate and interfere with Massachusetts' legal protections for gender-affirming care. The subpoena sought a wide range of sensitive data, including identifiable patient records from the past five and a half years.The DOJ claimed the records were needed to investigate possible healthcare fraud and off-label drug promotion, but the judge found that the scope of the request far exceeded what would be relevant for such an inquiry. Joun pointed to the administration's broader political stance against gender-affirming care, including President Trump's executive order just days after taking office and the DOJ's public commitment to targeting providers of what it called “radical gender experimentation.”Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in July that over 20 subpoenas had been issued nationwide to clinics treating transgender youth, seeking not only institutional practices but also personal patient data related to puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Boston Children's Hospital challenged the subpoena, arguing it was a violation of patient privacy and state protections. Judge Joun agreed, emphasizing that Massachusetts' constitution safeguards access to gender-affirming care and that the subpoena amounted to harassment under the guise of a legal investigation.Judge blocks Trump administration's subpoena of trans kids' medical records from Boston hospital This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Are ultra-processed foods really the villain, or is the story more complicated? In this lively, no-nonsense conversation, endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig (of Harvard and Boston Children's Hospital) and journalist Gary Taubes unpack why “UPF” is an enticing label but a blunt tool for science, policy, and everyday guidance.They cover:Why defining “ultra-processed” is messy, and how lumping diverse packaged foods into one bucket can mislead.How high-profile trials are interpreted (and misinterpreted), from short study durations to dropout bias and carryover effects.The role of bias and confirmation bias in nutrition research and media narratives.Where the debate should go next: moving beyond slogans toward mechanisms like how carbohydrate processing affects blood sugar and insulin.What to do in the meantime: clearer study design, healthier discourse, and pragmatic takeaways people can use now.In this conversation, you'll hear sharp disagreements, candid critiques, and concrete suggestions for doing better science. Plus a spirited back-and-forth on what “good evidence” should look like and how individuals, clinicians, and policymakers can each act on different standards of proof.What's at stake isn't academic nitpicking; it's policy decisions, headlines, and, ultimately, what lands on your plate.

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Ms. Kathryn Knight and Dr. Brian K. Jordan discuss a national survey of families of children with medical complexity on access to home health nursing. They describe the impact of the nursing shortage on families, development of a nonprofit resource that facilitates connections between families and home nursing, and outline next steps from this work. Learn more about Hello Nurze: www.hellonurze.com Find additional details about the F.A.C.E.S. Project: www.hellonurze.com/p/faces-project SPEAKERS Kathryn Knight, BBA Co-Founder & Executive Director, Hello Nurze Brian K. Jordan, MD, PhD Associate Professor Oregon Health & Science University HOST Emily J. Goodwin, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine Pediatrician, General Academic Pediatrics Beacon Program Children's Mercy Kansas City DATE Initial publication date: September 8, 2025. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE Knight K, Knight G, Jordan BK. The Impact of the Lack of Access to Home Health Nursing on Families of Children with Medical Complexity in the United States. Home Healthc Now. 2025 Jul-Aug 01;43(4):213-220. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001356. Epub 2025 Jul 7. PMID: 40619624. OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Baker CD, Martin S, Thrasher J, Moore HM, Baker J, Abman SH, Gien J. A Standardized Discharge Process Decreases Length of Stay for Ventilator-Dependent Children. Pediatrics. 2016 Apr;137(4):e20150637. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0637. Epub 2016 Mar 10. PMID: 26966133; PMCID: PMC4811306. Hello Nurze. Connecting families and in-home nurses. Accessed August 27, 2025. https://www.hellonurze.com Moore PE, Boyer D, O'Connor MG, Baker CD, Rettig JS, Sterni L, Halbower A, Wilson KC, Thomson CC. Pediatric Chronic Home Invasive Ventilation. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016 Jul;13(7):1170-2. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201603-196CME. PMID: 27388405; PMCID: PMC5462000. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/87x9cmw5xfnkkt74v5g5pv3/Jordan_and_Knight_Final_Transcript__9-5-25‌ Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Knight K, Jordan BK, Goodwin EJ. From Crisis to Connection: Matching Families with Home Nursing Support in Complex Care. 09/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/from-crisis-to-connection-matching-families-with-home-nursing-support-in-complex-care.

The Big Unlock · Michael Docktor, MD, Co-founder and CEO of Dock Health In this episode, Dr. Michael Docktor, Co-founder and CEO at Dock Health, shares his journey from being a pediatric gastroenterologist at Boston Children's Hospital to building a healthcare technology company. Inspired by his sister's medical experiences and his family's design background, Dr. Doctor combined medicine, design, and technology to address inefficiencies in operational workflows, particularly the administrative burdens that weigh heavily on providers and staff. Dr. Docktor explains how Dock Health was created to serve as a productivity platform for healthcare, filling the gap between electronic health records (EHRs) and the countless administrative tasks not supported by them. By digitizing and streamlining processes like referrals, patient intake, and care coordination—often still managed through faxes, emails, and spreadsheets—Dock Health aims to reduce redundancy, improve visibility, and enhance the overall user experience for healthcare organizations of all sizes. The conversation also focuses on the role of AI and automation in transforming healthcare operations. Dr. Docktor highlights Dock Health's “AI‑first” approach, incorporating generative AI and agentic models to automate routine tasks while keeping humans in the loop for oversight. He envisions a near future where administrative inefficiencies are largely eliminated, giving clinicians more time with patients. Dr. Docktor also describes AI as the “big unlock” that could massively reduce the trillions wasted annually in healthcare administration, making care more efficient, accessible, and patient‑centered. Take a listen.

NFL writer Dan Pizzuta joins the show to break down all angles of the Patriots' season opener Sunday against the Raiders. The guys discuss why this year's opener is so unpredictable and how the Pats can overcome Las Vegas on offense and defense. Later, Rhamondre Stevenson sits down for the first 4-minute drill interview of the season. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:48 Injury report 2:46 Live film reviews coming up! 3:33 Ticket auction for Boston Children's Hospital 4:51 Gametime 5:51 Dan joins the show 6:40 What is this game about? 11:52 Patriots offense vs Raiders defense 26:35 PrizePicks 27:43 Patriots defense vs Raiders offense 41:06 Predictions! 43:07 Belichick bans Patriots scouts from UNC 45:17 4-Minute Drill w/ Rhamondre Stevenson Pats Interference Podcast w/ Andrew Callahan on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, Anne E. Goldfeld, MD—physician-scientist, humanitarian, and recipient of the 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award—joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to reflect on a remarkable career in medicine, science, and global health. From treating patients in refugee camps along the Thai-Cambodian border to conducting groundbreaking research at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, Goldfeld shares the path that led her to a career that is tackling 2 of the greatest epidemics of our time: tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.Show NotesA native Californian, Dr. Goldfeld attended Brown University and the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and a clinical fellowship in infectious diseases at the Massachusetts General Hospital followed by a postdoctoral research training in molecular biology at Harvard University. She is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Investigator in the Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, where her research laboratory is located. She is also Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and a physician in the infectious disease division of Brigham and Women's Hospital. On the frontlines of the TB and AIDS crises, Dr. Goldfeld co founded transformative treatment and research programs—bringing care to some of the world's most underserved populations—that have led to fundamental discoveries that have saved countless lives.Follow NFID on social media

Sarah Gardner is the founder of the non-profit Yoga Reaches Out, which has raised millions for Boston Children's Hospital.  She is a skilled yoga teacher who has inspired thousands with her knowledge and love for yoga.  In today's episode, we chat with her about her book “Daily JAM: 366 Meditations, Daily Enlightenment in Just a Minute.” The “Daily JAM” offers simple words of wisdom that will help you live every day with greater purpose,love, patience and awe in the magic of being human. Take it from me, it works!  Namaste…

A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys." Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.

The Children's Hospital Checkup: Overlooked Strategies in Non-Clinical Spend to Save You Money How can children's hospitals build financial resilience and stay afloat despite cost pressures? On this epoisode, hospital finance and procurement experts, David Kirshner and Mark Van Sumeren from LogicSource, sit down with Erica Olenski, VP at FINN Partners, to explore overlooked strategies for fiscal stability at children's hospitals. Kirshner offers insight with 30 years of health system CFO experience, of which 15 years were spent as CFO of Boston Children's Hospital. He currently serves as managing partner at LogicSource in its healthcare and life sciences division. Mark Van Sumeren holds over 45 years of experience in healthcare supply chain management and serves as a strategic advisor and board observer at LogicSource. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Margaret Fry, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Children's Pediatric Physicians' Organization, shares insights on the organization's current strategy and how they are leveraging technology to improve care delivery. She highlights the role of information technology, including AI scribes, and discusses approaches to addressing ongoing workforce challenges.

Send us a textTyler Šajdák wasn't supposed to grow up. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in 1993, he was part of a generation receiving experimental surgeries with uncertain outcomes. Today, at 31, he works as an academic advisor, pursues a master's degree, and serves as a powerful advocate for the adult congenital heart defect community."I've been told by people that just by looking at me, they wouldn't know that I had a heart defect," Tyler shares during our conversation. This invisibility is both a blessing and a challenge for the growing population of adult CHD survivors who must navigate a healthcare system still learning how to treat them.Tyler's involvement with Single Ventricle One (SV1) - the recently unified organization combining pre-Fontan and post-Fontan networks - puts him at the forefront of efforts to improve care for adults with complex heart conditions. "I think my role is making sure the other planners are thinking of how the adults can be served as well," he explains, describing how medical conferences historically focused primarily on pediatric care.Our conversation delves into deeply personal territory as Tyler recounts his experience with vocal cord paralysis following surgery and the profound moment when his grandfather, after suffering a stroke, heard Tyler speak with a full voice for the first time shortly before passing away. We also discuss his recent transplant evaluation, where doctors delivered some surprising news.For anyone living with CHD or caring for someone with a heart defect, Tyler's story offers both practical guidance and emotional resonance. From balancing health concerns with career ambitions, to finding community with others who share similar experiences, he demonstrates how adults with congenital heart conditions can thrive while helping shape a medical field still discovering what lifelong care looks like for this first generation of survivors.Connect with the SV1 community through their upcoming patient day in Indianapolis this October - whether you're a patient seeking connection, a parent looking toward your child's future, or a medical professional committed to advancing care standards for this unique population.Helpful Links mentioned during this episode:Boston Children's Hospital Single Ventricle Family Day at the New England Aquarium: https://ow.ly/omax50WAN8AKristi Pena's episode about Barth Syndrome: https://www.buzzsprout.com/62761/episodes/398916Link to register for SV-One Fall 2025: https://www.svone.org/events/fall-The BriefAll your family's pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

In this episode, Lorna Borenstein shares how Grokker has evolved into a powerful platform that uses AI to help us stay connected and healthy, why they decided to go with an open system instead of utilizing the directory model they started with, and how Grokker empowers individuals to take ownership of their own wellness. Grokker's vision is to make your health both accessible and welcoming.If you're curious about the future of digital wellbeing, the role of AI in personal health, and how to build tools that truly empower people, this is an episode you won't want to miss.In this episode, they talk about:Grokker uses AI to help us stay connected and healthy Directory models versus open systems in the vendor ecosystemHow Grokker helps empower people to take their wellness into their own handsThe implementation that will help people the most and lead to the most ROIA Little About Lorna and Grokker:Lorna Borenstein is the CEO and Founder of Grokker, the award-winning innovative engagement engine that powers both life-changing outcomes for employees and the results Fortune 1000 clients demand. Supporting millions of employees in over 135 countries on any device, Grokker is trusted by industry leaders, including Boston Children's Hospital, CVS Health, Delta Air Lines, Dominos, eBay, G.E., MGM Resorts, Pfizer, Target, and more.The idea for Grokker came to Lorna Borenstein while on a multi-year sabbatical, traveling the world with her husband and three children. Hoping to use the internet to practice yoga and fitness while on vacation, she became frustrated with the lack of high-quality instructional videos available, as well as the difficulty in finding videos in one place. In 2012, Lorna founded Grokker.com, the on-demand wellbeing solution you can access from anywhere, anytime, on any device.

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Padmanabhan Ramnarayan discusses the findings of the clinical trial comparing high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in pediatric critical care. The trial, which was published in JAMA, explores the effectiveness of HFNC as a non-inferior alternative to CPAP for respiratory support in acutely ill children. Dr. Ramnarayan reviews the trial's design, key outcomes, and implications for clinical practice, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric respiratory care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the design and methodology of the clinical trial comparing HFNC and CPAP in pediatric critical care - Identify the primary and secondary outcomes of the trial and their significance - Discuss the implications of the trial findings for clinical practice and future research in pediatric respiratory care AUTHORS Padmanabhan "Ram" Ramnarayan, MBBS, MD, FRCPCH, FFICM Professor of Paediatric Critical Care Imperial College London Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH Emeritus Chief Division of Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anesthesia Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: August 26, 2025. ARTICLES REFERENCED Ramnarayan P, Richards-Belle A, Drikite L, et al. Effect of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy vs Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Liberation From Respiratory Support in Acutely Ill Children Admitted to Pediatric Critical Care Units: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2022;328(2):162-172. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.9615 RENOVATE Investigators and the BRICNet Authors, Maia IS, Kawano-Dourado L, et al. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: The RENOVATE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;333(10):875-890. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.26244 Pelletier JH, Maholtz DE, Hanson CM, et al. Respiratory Support Practices for Bronchiolitis in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(5):e2410746. Published 2024 May 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10746 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/whctgh753rgnhc7rxn7w3mn/20250712_WSP_Ramnarayan_Transcript Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Ramnarayan P, O'Hara JE, Burns JP. High-Flow Nasal Cannula vs CPAP in Acutely Ill Children. 08/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/high-flow-nasal-cannula-vs-cpap-in-acutely-ill-children-by-p-ramnarayan-openpediatrics

Courtney Jones isn't just inserting IVs—she's injecting new energy into what it means to be a nurse entrepreneur. After 17 years at Boston Children's Hospital, she traded scrubs for business ownership and built I.V. League, a booming IV hydration and aesthetic biz in Boston and New Hampshire.  Colton sits down with Courtney to talk IV therapy, the hustle of starting from scratch (hello, ferry dock marketing), and the real-talk ups and downs of entrepreneurship. From cold plunges to contour therapy, Courtney shares how she built a performance spa that's more than hangover recovery—it's about helping people feel better, inside and out.>>How This Nurse Turned Hangovers Into an IV Hydration EmpireJump Ahead to Listen:[00:01:19] IV therapy benefits and applications. [00:06:01] IV therapy for hangovers. [00:09:59] Transitioning from nursing to aesthetics. [00:12:30] Flexibility in entrepreneurship. [00:16:21] Alcohol-related IV incidents. [00:19:20] Membership program for hydration. [00:21:24] Contrast therapy benefits. [00:25:52] Entrepreneurship and all-in mindset. [00:28:50] Business skills from nursing.Connect with Colton on social media: Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies TikTok: @nursedaddiesConnect with Courtney on social media: Instagram: @iv_league_hydrationFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org

It's Monday, August 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Vietnamese Communists cut electricity to church mid-service As a Catholic priest quietly led a service in the home of one of 20 worshippers in the evening of August 11 in the Đại Từ district in northeast Vietnam, Communist authorities cut the home's electricity to stop the service, reports International Christian Concern. Then, they detained three church members. In John 15:18, Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.” Multiple worshippers livestreamed the arrests on Facebook. Within two hours, the video had been seen 60,000 times. After Putin-Trump meeting, Trump declared: “It's up to Zelenskyy” In a join press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin summarized his perception of what needed to happen to end the Russo-Ukrainian War. He made the remarks following his 3-hour sit-down meeting with President Trump in Anchorage, Alaska last Friday.  Listen to the real-time translation by a female translator. PUTIN: “The situation in Ukraine has to do with fundamental threats to our security. Everything that's happening is a tragedy for us and terrible wound. Therefore, the country is sincerely interested in putting an end to it. “[At] the same time, we're convinced that in order to make the settlement lasting and long-term, we need to eliminate all the primary causes of that conflict. And we've said it multiple times, to consider all legitimate concerns of Russia and to reinstate a just balance of security in Europe and in the world on the whole. “Naturally, the security of Ukraine should be ensured as well. I would like to hope that the agreement that we've reached together will help us bring closer that goal and will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine.” Following the press conference, President Donald Trump talked to Sean Hannity on Fox News Channel. HANNITY: “If you had to grade it on a scale of one to 10?” TRUMP:  “I think the meeting was a ‘10' in the sense that we got along great. And it's good when, you know, two big powers get along, especially when they're nuclear powers. You know, we're number one, they're number two in the world.  That's a big deal. You never want to even mention that word, the word nuclear.” President Trump addressed how it went and what the next step is to bring the Russo-Ukrainian War to a close. TRUMP: “We were together almost three hours, and it was very extensive, and we agreed on a lot of points. I mean, a lot of points were agreed on, but there's not that much as you know, one or two pretty significant items, but I think they can be reached. Now, it's really up to [Ukrainian] President [Volodymyr] Zelenskyy to get it done.” Costco will not sell Abortion Kill Pill Costco Wholesale Corp. has announced it will not dispense the abortion kill pill mifepristone at its U.S. pharmacies, a decision hailed by pro-life advocates as a significant victory, reports LifeNews. The abortion kill pill has been responsible for killing millions of babies and killing and injuring countless women. The retail giant's decision comes amid pressure from Christian investors and pro-life groups urging major retailers to refrain from distributing the abortion drug. Costco has joined other major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons, which have also declined to sell the deadly pills. Send a 2-sentence thank you note to Ron Vachris, Costco President, 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, Washington 98027. Massachusetts is Sanctuary state for transgender surgery on kids Massachusetts has become a “sanctuary state” for transgender procedures on children, report MassResistance. Shockingly, Massachusetts doctors who break other states' laws prohibiting transgender procedures will be protected from prosecution -- and their names hidden from the public.  While 25 states have banned such foolishness, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the so-called “shield law” on July 31, 2025. It is among the most aggressive and offensive anti-family laws anywhere in America. Days later, the state's radical lesbian Democratic Governor Maura Healy, who is in a sinful relationship with Joanna Lydgate, signed it into law. Dr. Elizabeth Boskey at Boston Children's Hospital revealed the hospital is willing to remove a 15-year-old girl's healthy breasts. BOSKEY: “The eligibility for getting gender-affirming surgeries at Boston Children's Hospital is basically the same as it would be for most other hospitals or surgeons in the United States. And that's the case because we all follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health standards of care. “For top surgery, you are requested,  but not required, to have been on gender-affirming hormones for at least a year. If you're a ‘trans woman,' it's really encouraged that you be on estrogen for at least a year, because you want to maximize your natural breast growth. “Many surgical centers require you to be 18. At Boston Children's Hospital, for top surgeries, we'll see people as young as age 15, if they've been affirmed in their gender for a long period of time and don't really have any other life complications that make surgery inappropriate.” 41 Planned Parenthood abortion mills have closed this year Ready for some great news? So far this year, the Planned Parenthood abortion business has closed 41 centers. Despite what the abortion giant and the media would have Americans think, they all participated in abortions, reports Life News. William Carey, father of modern missions, said,  And finally, 264 years ago yesterday, a very special man was born in England. William Carey is his name and he is known as the "father of modern missions.” The eldest of five children, his parents were weavers.  Carey went to work for the local shoemaker, Thomas Old, during which time he taught himself Hebrew, Italian, Dutch, and French. He often read while working on the shoes. Carey married Old's sister-in-law, Dorothy Plackett, with whom he had seven children. Sadly, three of their kids died before the age of five. Inspired by Jonathan Edwards' An account of the life of the Rev. David Brainerd,  Carey spent 41 years in India as a missionary without a furlough.  He led 700 souls to Christ in a nation of millions.  Romans 10:15 says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” He wrote a book entitled An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens which led to the founding of the Baptist Missionary Society. Carey was known for saying, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God."   He also said, "To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map." He understood the importance of both Scripture and understanding the world around us. Finally, he prioritized meaningful work. He said, “I'm not afraid of failure; I'm afraid of succeeding at things that do not matter." Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

One in four Americans is enrolled in Medicaid, yet the system designed to support them is constantly at risk—underfunded, politically vulnerable, and often overlooked.Dr. Alastair Bell, President and CEO of Boston Medical Center Health System, shares how his organization is reimagining what it means to care for underserved populations, while managing nearly 40% of Massachusetts' Medicaid enrollees. In this conversation, we explore the financial realities of running an “essential” hospital system, the opportunities and pitfalls of Medicaid ACOs, and why AI might deepen inequity if essential providers are left behind.We cover:

As back-to-school season begins, and kids face mounting stress both online and offline, this episode explores how healthy sleep can support their well-being. Hear from Dr. Judy Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. Discover key brain research with Adriana Galván, a UCLA neuroscientist, and hear insights from parents and a teen. Take away practical strategies to help your child get the brain-nourishing sleep they need now and into the future.   Featured Experts Judy Owens, MPH, MD Adriana Galvan, PhD ‍‍ Resources ScreenFreeSleep.org  

In this episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, host Dr. Lorne Brown speaks with Ronya Rubinstein and Dr. Salit Tzaban, the brilliant minds behind EndoSpot, a health tech startup developing a groundbreaking localized treatment for endometriosis. They share the personal stories and scientific inspiration that led them to create a targeted, non-systemic hormone therapy aimed at relieving symptoms while preserving fertility and minimizing side effects. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by endometriosis or passionate about women's health innovation.Key Takeaways:Endometriosis is often misdiagnosed due to vague, widespread symptoms.EndoSpot offers a localized, non-systemic treatment targeting pelvic lesions.Their method aims to reduce pain without affecting fertility or hormones system-wide.Many women don't realize their symptoms are cycle-related.EndoSpot is in preclinical stages and open to investment.Ronya Rubenstein Bio: CEO of Endospot and a trailblazer in women's health innovation. Trained as a lawyer with deep experience in public health, clinical trials, and healthcare systems, Rana has spent over 15 years helping new medical technologies move from research to real-world impact. She's worked across hospitals, startups, and the life sciences sector, bringing together science, strategy, and compassion to tackle some of healthcare's most urgent challenges. Now, she's leading a bold effort to revolutionize how we treat endometriosis—bringing targeted, side-effect-free solutions to millions of women who've been overlooked for far too long.Dr. Salit Tzaban Bio: Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Endospot and Co-Founder and CTO at Colab Square. With over 20 years of experience in biomedical research and more than a decade leading R&D in the biotech industry, Salit brings deep scientific expertise and visionary thinking to women's health innovation. She holds a PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. A true lab-based problem solver, Salit has developed and implemented complex biochemical, cellular, and preclinical models, and now plays a critical role in shaping Endospot's breakthrough treatment for endometriosis.Where to find Ronya Rubinstein & Salit Tzaban:LinkedIn Ronya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronya-rubinstein/LinkedIn Salit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salit/EndoSpot: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endospot/Other resources:Podcast episode: Endo Empowerment: East-West Healing & Surgical Insights with Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nOxA4zeNOl9mDFBO03alk?si=M21hJVFeQUSHjYyGIISCIA Podcast episode: Healing Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: with gynecologist Dr. Peta Wright

https://youtu.be/oFA3enLWjuIOn this weeks episode the guys talk about Trump taking over the District of Columbia to clean it up from the HORRIBLE Democrat control that it's been under for years. We also talk about how Massachusetts is slowly becoming the pedophile capital of the country.Boston Children's Hospital earns a Come On Man for their Satanic surgeries.

Dozens of states are cracking down on student phone use — but is banning them completely the right call? Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital joins us to explain what teens really think about phone rules in schools, how strict policies can sometimes backfire, and what parents can do to help their kids build healthy digital habits. Plus — the research on phones, mental health, and how tech companies should (or shouldn't) design for kids. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes  Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode is sponsored by  Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns! You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

In this week's episode, we explore what pushes someone to steal, and how it feels to be the one robbed.Part 1: With a potential cancer diagnosis looming and his health insurance about to vanish, David Crabb finds an envelope stuffed with $100 bills. Part 2: When Zakiya Whatley bonds with another student in grad school, it feels like the start of a lifelong friendship – but turns out there's more to her new friend than she expected. David Crabb is a writer, performer & storyteller from San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his teenage years as a gay Goth, which was just as much fun as it sounds. David is a member of the Groundlings Main Company and the host of Risk! at Lyric Hyperion in LA. He's the creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics' Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). David has performed solo works in LA, Australia, Scotland, Texas & NYC and his storytelling has been featured on NPR, BuzzFeed & The Moth. You can currently hear him playing multiple weirdos on Wondery's "This Job is History" with Chris Parnell. Zakiya Whatley is a scientist turned storyteller who uses audio, video, and live events to bring science to life. She's passionate about making science accessible and engaging for all kinds of audiences. She hosts two Webby-nominated podcasts—Breakthrough from Boston Children's Hospital and Dope Labs, where science meets pop culture. Zakiya has trained scientists and researchers to share their stories effectively, helping them bridge the gap between their expertise and the broader public. Whether in front of the mic or behind the scenes shaping narratives, she believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for connection, understanding, and change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Robbie Dembo and Ms. Kate Honsberger discuss a mixed methods study of oral health experiences and disparities among children with special health care needs. They describe oral health problems faced by children with medical complexity, barriers to high-quality dental care reported by family caregivers, and strategies for disseminating findings from their study. SPEAKERS Robbie Dembo, PhD Senior Research Scientist Principal Investigator National Opinion Research Center (NORC) University of Chicago Kate Honsberger, BA Director, Health Care Programs National Opinion Research Center (NORC) University of Chicago HOST Kristina Malik, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Medical Director, KidStreet Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado DATE Initial publication date: August 11, 2025. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE NORC at the University of Chicago. Oral Health Among Children with Special Health Care Needs. Accessed August 4, 2025. https://www.norc.org/research/projects/oral-health-children-special-health-care-needs.html OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. Shared care planning for children with special health care needs. Accessed August 4, 2025. https://www.cahmi.org/our-work-in-action/engagement-in-action/cshcn Cohen E, Kuo DZ, Agrawal R, Berry JG, Bhagat SK, Simon TD, Srivastava R. Children with medical complexity: an emerging population for clinical and research initiatives. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):529-38. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-0910. Epub 2011 Feb 21. PMID: 21339266; PMCID: PMC3387912. Yu JA, McKernan G, Hagerman T, Schenker Y, Houtrow A. Identifying children with medical complexity from the National Survey of Children's Health combined 2016–17 data set. Hospital Pediatrics. 2021;11(2):192- 197. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2020-0180 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/9767nfr2rj79c2hft2cc3g8/Dembo_and_Hornsberget_final_8-7-25‌ Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Dembo R, Honsberger K, Malik K. Brushing Up on High-Quality Oral Health Care for Children with Medical Complexity. 08/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/brushing-up-on-high-quality.

This week, we're talking about something every autism parent needs to think about—but many don't until it's too late: water safety and wandering. If you've ever felt the panic of not knowing where your child went or struggled to keep them safe near water, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician with the American Academy of Pediatrics, autism mom, and the official pediatrician for Goldfish Swim School. We explore the very real risks around drowning in the autism community and what parents can do to keep their neurodivergent kids safe—starting as early as infancy. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why autistic children are at significantly higher risk of drowning The connection between wandering and sensory-driven curiosity How kids on the spectrum process water differently Why swim lessons need to start earlier than most parents realize How swim programs like Goldfish adapt to neurodivergent learners Why swimming builds more than safety—it builds confidence and cognitive development What parents can expect from a sensory-friendly swim program If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Don't forget to subscribe to The Autism Dad Podcast, leave a review, and check out our amazing sponsors below - your support keeps this podcast going strong. Visit theautismdad.com for more resources, blog posts, and episodes. Sponsors This Week: Algonot – NeuroProtek® A brain-supporting flavonoid supplement developed by a Yale-trained neuroinflammation expert. Supports brain health, immune function, and neuroinflammation. Save 5% with code ROB5 at algonot.com Mightier Created at Boston Children's Hospital, Mightier helps kids build emotional regulation through biofeedback video games. A helpful tool for autism and ADHD. Save 10% with code theautismdad22 Learn more at mightier.com Guest Bio: Dr. Molly O'Shea is a board-certified pediatrician, autism mom, and the official pediatrician for Goldfish Swim School. With over 30 years of experience, she consults nationally on sensory-friendly care and water safety for kids of all developmental profiles. Goldfish Swim School: goldfishswimschool.com Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single dad to three autistic kids, the voice behind The Autism Dad blog, and host of The Autism Dad Podcast. Rob shares honest, experience-based insights to help families feel more supported and less alone. More from Rob: theautismdad.com

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Stacey Howell, a teacher turned homeschool mom and devoted wife of 16 years. Stacey shares the powerful story behind her family's cleft journey. She talks about the importance of finding the right cleft team, even if it means traveling far from home, and how faith guided her through it all. Her son recently underwent bone graft surgery at Boston Children's Hospital and is doing well. From advocating for her child to embracing each step of the process, Stacey's story is filled with wisdom, strength, and encouragement for families navigating cleft care. Links and Resources: Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content Our Forever Smiles Merch Store NC Cleft Mom FB Group Our Forever Smiles FB Group ______________________________________________________________________________ Today's sponsor is sienna dawn media Integrated Marketing Agency  sienna dawn media is more than just a marketing agency—they are your partners in progress. Their mission is simple — to alleviate marketing bandwidth, allowing creative business owners to focus on what they set out to do: create. sienna dawn media empowers creatives to thrive without the burden of managing their own social media and marketing campaigns. So, if you're ready to set sail toward new horizons, let sienna dawn media chart the course and steer your business toward success. Visit siennadawnmedia.com.

Bienvenidos a la quinta temporada de Pediatras en Línea, un podcast creado para conectar a profesionales de la salud con experiencias, herramientas y modelos innovadores que están transformando el cuidado pediátrico en nuestras comunidades. Hoy tenemos un episodio dirigido a ustedes: pediatras, médicos de atención primaria, residentes y profesionales que trabajan con pacientes pediátricos hispanohablantes.  Nos acompañan dos cirujanos pediatras de Children's Hospital Colorado que lideran una iniciativa única en su tipo: una clínica de cirugía pediátrica completamente en español. Conoceremos cómo funciona este modelo, su impacto en la atención, y cómo puede servir como inspiración para replicarlo en otros sistemas de salud. El Dr. José Luis Díaz-Mirón es originario de Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, México. Estudió medicina en Baylor College of Medicine, en Houston, Texas y completó su residencia en cirugía general en Washington University School of Medicine, en San Luis, Missouri. La especialidad en cirugía pediátrica la realizó en la Universidad de Michigan, Ann Arbor. El Dr. Jonathan Hills-Dunlap estudió en la escuela de medicina de la Universidad de Stanford. Cuenta con una maestría en salud pública de la Escuela de Salud Pública de Harvard. Su residencia la cursó en Brigham and Women's Hospital y en la Escuela de Medicina de Harvard. Realizó un fellowship de Investigación en Servicios de Salud Pediátrica de Harvard en el Boston Children's Hospital y la subespecialidad de Cirugía Pediátrica en el Children's Hospital Colorado en la Universidad de Colorado. Actualmente ambos trabajan en Children's Hospital Colorado donde han desarrollado la primera clínica en el estado de Colorado para pacientes de habla hispana. Clínica de cirugía pediátrica de habla hispana . Click or tap if you trust this link." id="OWA0ed31062-1cc1-9dc2-f276-b96e9f292da1" href="Clínica de cirugía pediátrica de habla hispana ">Clínica de Cirugía Pediátrica | Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado ) ¿Tienes algún comentario sobre este episodio o sugerencias de temas para un futuro podcast?  Escríbenos a pediatrasenlinea@childrenscolorado.org.

➡ CLICK HERE to send me a text, I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Leave your name in the text so I know who it's from! This week's episode is chock FULL of tips on how to set boundaries if and when we decide to return to social media after this summer detox. If you've been following along on your own detox, but fear the dip back into the socials like I do, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Thekla and I talk all about protecting ourselves and being mindfully aware of our intentions upon return. And if you want to dive more into some of the research we talk about in today's episode, here are the links you'll want (h/t Thekla!) Self-Compassion in the Age of Social Media ResourcesScholarly ArticlesCastelo, N., Kushlev, K., Ward, A.F., Esterman, M., & Reiner, P.B. (2025). Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being. PNAS Nexus, 4(2): pgaf017. https://doi.org/10.1093/pnasnexus/pgaf017. PMID: 39967678; PMCID: PMC11834938.Kuchar AL, Neff KD, Mosewich AD. Resilience and Enhancement in Sport, Exercise, & Training (RESET): A brief self-compassion intervention with NCAA student-athletes. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2023 Jul;67:102426. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102426. Epub 2023 Mar 28. PMID: 37665879.Wadsley M, Ihssen N. A Systematic Review of Structural and Functional MRI Studies Investigating Social Networking Site Use. Brain Sci. 2023 May 11;13(5):787. doi: 10.3390/brainsci13050787. Erratum in: Brain Sci. 2023 Jul 17;13(7):1079. doi: 10.3390/brainsci13071079. PMID: 37239257; PMCID: PMC10216498.Websites/OrganizationsCenter for Humane Technology. humanetech.comDigital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital. digitalwellnesslab.orgAfter Babel by Jonathan Haidt. (Substack)Scales/MeasuresThe Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS)Support the show

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how the medical system approaches obesity and metabolic disease. But are they a replacement for dietary intervention? Or are dietary interventions a replacement for these medications? Could they be used together for even better outcomes?In this conversation, Dr. David Ludwig (Harvard, Boston Children's Hospital) and journalist Gary Taubes explore the science behind GLP-1s, their impact on insulin, weight loss, and chronic disease, and where dietary strategies like low carb or ketogenic therapy fit in.They break down:The overlap between GLP-1 drugs and low carb dietsWhy long-term use of these drugs may come with hidden costsHow shared mechanisms open the door to combination therapyWhat current studies are missing and the urgent need for better trialsWhy metabolic health (not just weight loss) should be the focusThis conversation challenges the idea that the answer is either medication or nutrition therapy. The reality is that every individual is different, and for many, the most effective path to healing may involve a thoughtful combination of both. Rather than choosing one over the other, we should focus on tailoring care to the unique needs of each individual with the goal of getting the best outcomes.Expert Featured:Dr. David LudwigX: https://x.com/davidludwigmdGary Taubeshttps://x.com/garytaubeshttps://uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.

Today's episode is going to focus on ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients – including various growth plate sparing ACL reconstruction techniques, MPFL reconstruction considerations and clinical outcomes.We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Mininder Kocher is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. He is the former President of PRISM and POSNA, and serves on the board of directors for AAOS and AOSSM.Dr. Lauren Redler is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is actively involved in medical student, resident and fellow education at Columbia Ortho. She has published extensively on surgical treatment of ACL tears and patellar instability in pediatric patients, and is presenting her research on outcomes of MPFL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients at AOSSM this year!So, without further ado, let's get to the Exhibit Hall!

First up, Ralph welcomes the co-founders of Doctors Against Genocide, Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle and Dr. Nidal Jboor, to discuss their dedication to succeeding where global governments have failed in confronting genocide—particularly the acute genocide in Gaza. Then, Ralph speaks to Marcus Sims, who turns felled and fallen trees into sustainable-harvested lumber with his company Treincarnation. Finally, Ralph has co-written an open letter to Barack Obama, urging him to step up and do his part to fight against Donald Trump.Dr. Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle is a clinical pediatric neurologist who specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Nidal Jboor is a doctor of internal medicine and geriatrics working in Michigan. They are co-founders of Doctors Against Genocide.We think: as American people, we are good people. We don't stand for these crimes. We don't accept that any child, any mother, any father, any elderly in the world will be starved to death—no matter where they are, no matter who they are, no matter who is committing this crime. And we are especially appalled to know that all these crimes are being done in our name, with our tax money. They are cutting the funding from our basic programs here, from our neighborhoods, to send more billions to mass slaughter children. So that's why we're going to DC. We're going to talk to the people who are enabling this. We think they already failed their constituents, they failed their country, they are putting our country on the wrong side of history.Dr. Nidal JboorAnyone who did not call this a genocide yet—and did not demand full accountability for genocide, both for the United States and for Israel—is enabling and allowing this crime to continue further.Dr. Nidal JboorWe are committed to having our eyes open whenever and wherever there is a genocide or there are war crimes, crimes against humanity—no matter who commits them. And it's very important for us to stand with the victims, with the community that is suffering, and never take the side or give a platform for the perpetrators.Dr. Karameh KuemmerleOur focus on the situation in Gaza comes from the simple fact that our country is complicit. And because of that, we actually have the moral obligation and the practical obligation to speak up. So it is not because we think that other genocides are not happening or are not important. We actually think every genocide should never happen. It's anti-human to commit genocide. And we always ask our colleagues to come to us to help uplift the voices of the communities of genocide and hopefully we will have more bandwidth to do a lot more. But the situation in Gaza is unique because there is almost a collusion of all these powerful players to complete this genocide in Gaza and basically oppress every resistance to it. There are many things that make what is happening in Gaza unique—for example, the inability to leave, using food as a weapon, having complete siege on the population, having a major superpower supported by another major superpower bombing a population of two million people in a very small area, constantly, nonstop for two years.Dr. Karameh KuemmerleAll professions have their own specialized civic duties…And I want to tell the listeners that the people who are peace-loving all over the world vastly outnumber, vastly outnumber the warmongers and the cruel and vicious interests that have taken advantage of the situation.Ralph NaderMarcus Sims is the owner of Treincarnation, which creates sustainably-harvested lumber and builds custom furniture from trees felled by storms or removed to make way for development.I think there's a lot of support for what I'm doing, but my work is contrasted to the industrial lumber system, which is “chop them down and cut them up,” a lot of it done by huge machines. So it takes a lot more attention and care to do the kind of work that I'm doing. And of course the finances—as you know, finances play a big part in any kind of industry and how they can manage to make money. So I'm certainly making a living, a good living with what I'm doing. I don't know exactly how we can get from the current system into one that was probably used in the past, where the intelligence of human beings is more engaged and we're not slaves to industrial processes.Marcus SimsNews 7/25/25* This week, Israel shelled the Holy Family Church in Gaza. During the last months of his life, Pope Francis was in constant communication with this church and its pastor, Father Gabriel Romanelli, calling them every single night. Three people were killed in this strike and Father Romanelli was injured, as were other congregants. In a speech after the strike, Pope Leo called for an immediate ceasefire and decried the “barbarity of war,” Reuters reports. He added, "I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, of indiscriminate use of force and forced displacement of the population.” According to the National Catholic Reporter, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Palestinian president Mahmood Abbas following this attack and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called to “express Israel's regret for what he called an accidental attack.”2. In Belgium, the Hind Rajab Foundation – named for the five-year-old girl in Gaza killed along with six of her family members and the paramedics coming to her rescue – reports, “Belgian federal police have arrested and interrogated two Israeli soldiers credibly accused of war crimes in Gaza. The action came in response to an urgent legal complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) earlier this week.” The soldiers, who had come to Belgium to attend the Tomorrowland music festival were, “formally interrogated and released. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that a criminal investigation is now underway.”3. In a shameful, undemocratic move, the Executive Committee of the National Education Association has voted to reject the member-approved resolution to boycott materials promulgated by the ADL, Axios reports. This helps keep the ADL entrenched as the arbiter of what is and is not antisemitism, a charge they have weaponized and used as a cudgel again and again to silence any criticism of the state of Israel.4. In New York, disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to campaign in his increasingly long-shot independent bid for Mayor of New York City. Recently, Cuomo held a campaign breakfast attended by 450 at the Hampton Synagogue, where he said, “I would wager that in the primary, more than 50% of the Jewish people voted for Mamdani.” If true, this would be a stunning victory not only for Zohran himself but for the pro-Palestine movement, which has been maligned in bad faith as antisemitic. Cuomo added that many younger Jewish voters are, “pro-Palestinian, and they don't consider it being anti-Israel.” This from the Forward.5. Another intra-ethnic cleavage is emerging among voters in New York City – this time, Italian-Americans. While Mamdani visited Uganda, the country of his birth, anti-Zohran Italians rallied in front of his Assembly district office in Queens. The New York Times reports this protest, “ostensibly led by the Italian American Civil Rights League, a group that took its name from but had no apparent ties to a defunct organization founded by [Mafia boss] Joseph A. Colombo Sr,...until recently, when Mr. Colombo's grandson, Anthony E. Colombo Jr….joined the group's board in May.” As the Times notes, this protest was held in response to a, “recently resurfaced social media photo from 2020 showing Mr. Mamdani giving the middle finger to a Columbus statue.” However, a large group of pro-Zohran Italian-American counterprotestors rallied across the street, carrying signs that read “Paisans for Zohran!” and “You Eat Jar Sauce!”6. In Minneapolis, many are drawing parallels between Mamdani and insurgent Democratic Socialist candidate Omar Fateh, who won the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's endorsement for the mayoralty over incumbent Jacob Frey. Fateh, a state senator, won “at least 60% of the Minneapolis DFL delegate vote Saturday…in the party's first endorsement of a mayoral candidate in 16 years,” per the Minnesota Star Tribune. This endorsement gives Fateh a major boost in his campaign and indicates that the Zohran phenomenon is not confined to New York City.7. Last week, Paramount – one of the largest media conglomerates and parent company of CBS – canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert less than 48 hours after Colbert called CBS News's $16 million settlement with Trump a, “big fat bribe,” implying it would help curry favor with the administration regarding the proposed merger between Paramount and Skydance. Incensed, the Writers Guild of America East issued a statement calling on New York State Attorney General Letitia James, to, “launch an investigation into potential wrongdoing at Paramount…[and for]…our elected leaders to hold those responsible to account…demand answers about why this beloved program was canceled and to assure the public that Colbert and his writers were not censored due to their views or the whims of the President.”8. At the same time, CNN reports Paramount's “owner-in-waiting,” David Ellison is in talks to acquire Bari Weiss's publication The Free Press. According to the Financial Times, Weiss is seeking over $200 million for the purchase. However, this goes further than a potential acquisition. Puck reports that if brought in, Weiss would serve as an “ideological guide” for CBS News. This, paired with the recent piece in the Hollywood Reporter stating that Skydance “promised to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives,” at Paramount, gives a fuller picture of the “anti-woke” direction CBS would take under the new leadership. With news Thursday that federal regulators have approved the merger, it seems fair to conclude that these moves mollified the president.9. Turning to Latin America, AP reports the U.S., Venezuela and El Salvador have successfully concluded an intricate tripartite prisoner exchange. This deal includes the release of 10 Americans jailed in Venezuela and 252 Venezuelans held in El Salvador's notorious and dystopian CECOT prison complex. The freed Americans include some who were accused of participating in a U.S.-backed coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2024 and one who was convicted of a triple homicide in Madrid, according to EL PAÍS. All parties seem satisfied with this agreement, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying “Every wrongfully detained American in Venezuela is now free and back in our homeland,” while President Maduro pronounced the occasion “a day of blessings and good news…the perfect day for Venezuela.”10. Finally, prominent British tech writer Ed Zitron is out with “The Hater's Guide To The AI Bubble.” In this piece, Zitron – a noted critic of AI writ large – details tech companies' expenditures on AI as compared to the revenues, and the numbers are stark. Microsoft has reaped $13 billion, with $10 billion from OpenAI, sold at “a heavily discounted rate that essentially only covers costs for operating the servers," while expenditures total $80 billion. Amazon AI revenues In 2025 amount to $5 billion, while capital expenditures total $105 billion. Google AI revenue stands at $7.7 billion, with capital expenditures standing at $75 billion. Meta AI revenue in 2025 is a paltry $2-3 billion. Their capital expenditures: $72 billion. Perhaps most deliciously, while Tesla has spent around $11 billion on AI in 2025, the company “Does Not Appear To Make Money From Generative AI” at all. Hopefully these numbers serve as a wakeup call for companies to stop dumping money down the AI drain, since clearly the immense adverse impact on the environment is not dissuading them.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys." Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.

How did the shadowy general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, become an urban legend? In a special NBA Finals edition of Share & Tell, Pablo unearths a treasure buried by its own elaborate design… then dances into The Jazz Rabbit Hole with Wyatt Cenac and a special mystery guest. • Make a gift to the Extraordinary Needs Fund at Boston Children's Hospital https://secure.childrenshospital.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5186&5186.donation=form1 • Listen to Branford Marsalis https://www.branfordmarsalis.com/discography/jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did the shadowy general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, become an urban legend? In a special NBA Finals edition of Share & Tell, Pablo unearths a treasure buried by its own elaborate design… then dances into The Jazz Rabbit Hole with Wyatt Cenac and a special mystery guest. • Make a gift to the Extraordinary Needs Fund at Boston Children's Hospital https://secure.childrenshospital.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5186&5186.donation=form1 • Listen to Branford Marsalis https://www.branfordmarsalis.com/discography/jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices