Podcasts about pediatric specialty care

In this episode of the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice talks with Michael Powers, administrator of Children's West Surgery Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, about pediatric surgical care in the ASC setting. This highly informative discussion takes place in Dallas, Texas, following Powers's presentation to attendees at ASCA 2022 and covers a wide range of clinical and operational issues. Topics Powers and Prentice consider include protocols for creating a child- and family-friendly clinical environment, the most common procedures performed for young children, strategies for successfully negotiating reimbursement rates and present and future trends in pediatric outpatient surgery. 

Medical conditions affecting the chest wall of patients can sometimes go undiagnosed in females, resulting in prolonged symptoms and a delay in receiving treatment. Shriners Children's Portland specializes in orthopedic care, including chest wall conditions in children and teenagers. Today, we're joined by Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., pediatric surgeon who specializes in chest wall conditions.

In this panel discussion, Janice Taylor MD and Sam Cheng MD describe common conditions leading to pediatric short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure. They help us to understand the surgical and medical options for managing pediatric intestinal failure and they share the importance of multidisciplinary care in pediatric intestinal failure patients.

Dana Faber, Patient Safety/Risk Manager at The Doctors Company, moderates this panel interview on high acuity pediatric transfers with Dr. Chrystal Rutledge and Stefanie McKerley.

Dr. Robert Bernstein explains what skeletal dysplasia is, how common it is, warning signs, and treatment options available.

Written by: David ColeIn an emergency, concerned parents will take their children to the nearest emergency room to address an urgent situation. The pediatric ER specializes in treating children. Dr. Christine Krier, Medical Director of Kids ER at West Florida Healthcare, explains the difference between a regular emergency department and a pediatric ER.

In an emergency, concerned parents will take their children to the nearest emergency room to address an urgent situation. The pediatric ER specializes in treating children. Dr. Christine Krier, Medical Director of Kids ER at West Florida Healthcare, explains the difference between a regular emergency department and a pediatric ER.

Dr. Marilyn Augustyn discusses when you might need to see a developmental and behavioral specialist, what to expect at your first few visits, and BMC's  3-part model for how patients are treated.

As St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University pediatricians continue to expand pediatric services within our communities, patients and families are now provided with even more options to access the expertise of Washington University pediatric doctors. Mark Lowe, MD, PhD discusses the recent openings of two multispecialty center locations in Arnold, Mo, and Shiloh, Il.

Enuresis or bedwetting is a common childhood problem, affecting 5 to 7 million children in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of all children are still wet at night. While 15 percent of kids will outgrow bedwetting without intervention every year, waiting and watching to see what happens could delay children getting dry at night. Listen as Judith VanSickle, MD, Pediatric Nephrologist, discusses causes, diagnosis and treatment of enuresis.

Dr. Heather Kong shares what led her to pediatric orthopedics, her philosphy of care and what she enjoys in her free time.

Listen in as Dr. Jeremy Bauer shares his passions, why he decided to become a doctor at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, and his philosphy of care.

Dr. Krister Freese shares his passions outside of work and what he likes to do in his free time, what led him to Shriners Hospital for Children as well as his philosophy of care.

Dr. Jeremy Bauer discusses common sports injuries. He shares information on fractures, treatment options available and tips to prevent them.

La Dra. Margarita Mankus analiza qué buscar al elegir un pediatra y cómo encontrar uno en su área.

Children with somatic symptom disorder worry excessively about physical symptoms that are fairly routine — headaches, stomachaches, nausea or fatigue -- which they interpret as signs of serious illness. The disorder presents conditions in which individuals experience physical symptoms that are not fully explained by the presence of a general medical condition after standard-of-care evaluations and diagnostic tests. Dr. Thompson joins the show to provide a brief overview of the signs and symptoms of somatic symptom disorder, how it's treated in children and adolescents, and when to refer to a specialist.

Influenza also commonly known as the flu, is a serious respiratory disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year roughly 200,000 Americans are hospitalized due to flu-related complications, with as many as 49,000 deaths from influenza-related causes.Listen in as Eric Morley, MD, MPH discusses the difference between a cold and flu in children and specific ways to help boost your child’s immune system.

Anxiety is treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment. Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases, which is normal.Ioana Pal, PsyD is here to explain how research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

Each year, approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect – making it America’s most common birth defect. Listen in as Saar Danon, MD, medical director, pediatric cardiology and congenital cardiac catheterization, as he discusses minimally invasive procedures to treat heart defects.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of American youths with chronic conditions, such as childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis, do not receive the support they need to transition from the nurturing pediatric care setting into the increasingly complex adult health care environment. During this time, they face challenges like losing access to their pediatric doctors and care teams and changes to their insurance. Erika Jewell, LCSW, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, discusses the Transition of Care Program dedicated to guiding pediatric patients through the complex journey from pediatric to adult health care.

It’s a myth that only older adults have strokes. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, including teenagers, children, newborns and unborn babies. Stroke remains among the top 10 causes of death in children. Teddi Softley, Ph.D is here today as we learn about pediatric stroke and how to read the warning signs of this rare condition.

Asthma triggers are often harmless to most people, but certain substances, weather conditions or even other diseases, like the flu, can make life difficult for a child with asthma. Because children with asthma have sensitive airways, the flu can cause further inflammation and bring on an asthma attack. Listen in as Jen Jen Chen, MD explains that with already weakened lungs and airways, the flu can even lead to more serious conditions like pneumonia and other respiratory infections.