Episode 35: Melatonin Wake Up Call Link for CME credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095855   FACULTY: Karen Hentschel-Franks, DO is an associate professor in Pediatrics-Neurology at UT Health San Antonio.   OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now host an executive producer, Holly Wayment and sleep expert Dr. Karen Hentschel-Franks discuss growing concerns over the use of melatonin in children and the importance of sleep hygiene. Dr. Franks, a recognized expert in...

Child Neglect: Signs, Symptoms and What to Do Link for MOC Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095849 The Center for Miracles In this powerful episode, Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds talk by the University of Texas Health Science Center's Dr. Mary Ann Alvarez-Griffis, a child abuse fellow.  She sheds light on the critical issue of child neglect. Providing an in-depth analysis based on National Child Abuse and Neglect Data...

A Crash Course in Concussions CME Credit link: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095827   Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. Kenneth Nwosa, a distinguished sports medicine specialist, and head doctor for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Athletics. Dr. Nwosa shares his journey into sports medicine and provides rich insights from his diverse experience treating a wide range of patients. This episode comprehensively covers crucial...

Staying Ahead of Headaches Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095792  'Pediatrics Now',  welcomes Dr. Azra Akbar, a new member of our pediatric neurology team.  Our insightful discussion covers the much-encountered issue of headaches in children, giving a detailed overview of triggers, treatments and preventive methods for migraines. Dr. Akbar's personal experiences with migraines and her passion for the subject benefits us greatly in...

Episode 31: Trauma-Informed Care in a Practice Setting Link for MOC or Ethics Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095774 Welcome to an enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now, hosted by Holly Wayment, a pediatric health professional at UT Health San Antonio's Department of Pediatrics. This episode deep dives into the critical topic of trauma-informed care in pediatric practice, a revolutionary approach that has been endorsed by the American Academy of...

Updates on Allergy Prevention, Immunotherapy and Immune Deficiency CME link: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095739 Welcome to Pediatrics Now, your premier podcast for pioneering insights into child health care. In this episode, our host Holly Wayment taps into the wealth of knowledge belonging to Dr. Ed Brooks, an allergy expert with decades of experience. They delve deep into the world of allergies in children, focusing on prevention and management...

Bone Health, Fractures, and Updates on Treatments for Bone Disorders   CME Link:           https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095736   In this episode of "Pediatrics Now", expert pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Nadia Merchant from Children's Health UT Southwestern, embarks on an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of bone health in children. She delves into significant bone diseases like rickets, calcium disorders, osteoporosis, and skeletal...

Episode 27: The New Asthma Guidelines: What Were They Thinking?   https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095727 The New Asthma Guidelines: What Were They Thinking?   FACULTY: Edward G. Brooks, MD serves on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Expert Panel 4. He's the chief of UT Health San Antonio's Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Disease Division, and he sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's Adult and Pediatric Allergy Clinic on...

Fighting Burnout (For MOC Credit!) CME Link:         https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095681 In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the pressing issue of physician burnout with expert Dr. Will Border, Chief Physician Wellness Officer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Highlighting the pervasive prevalence and potential perils of burnout in healthcare, Dr. Border considers it...

**Link for MOC Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095649 In this enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now, Host Holly Wayment introduces us to a founder of pediatric palliative care.  This talk, by renowned Harvard pediatrician, Dr. Julie Hauer, highlights the complex world of managing chronic pain in children with severe neurological impairment. Featuring real-life case studies, Dr. Hauer guides us through the intricacies of identifying and treating...

Episode 24: Measles Madness – A Discussion with Dr. JB Cantey Links for CME credit: https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/unpacking-the-measles-outbreak-and-the-urgency-of-vaccinations https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095590 FACULTY: JB Cantey, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Cantey’s bio   OVERVIEW: This episode of Pediatrics Now with host Holly Wayment brings on renowned neonatologist and infectious...

Below is the CME link along with the info for the podcast from Friday, 2/23. Due to technical difficulties, we are posting this episode again!     https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095533   How to Identify Sexual Abuse   FACULTY: Dr. Nancy Kellogg, is the Division Chief for Child Abuse Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center.   OVERVIEW: In this enlightening episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment welcomes Dr. Nancy Kellogg, a...

A Focused Look at Cancer in Hispanic Children From the Conference: Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Feb. 21-23, 2024 Link for CME Credit Coming on Monday!   In this podcast episode, Host Holly Wayment from UT Health San Antonio's Department of Pediatrics delves into the critical disparity in healthcare for Hispanic children, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Recorded at the enlightening conference 'Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos' in San Antonio, Texas, this...

Identifying Sexual Abuse and What to Do Next   Link for free CME credit: https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/how-to-identify-sexual-abuse In the latest episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment and guest Dr. Nancy Kellogg, a leading authority on Child Abuse Pediatrics, delve into the critical and heart-wrenching subject of child abuse. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of identifying and reporting child abuse, the important role of healthcare professionals, and how...

Identifying Sexual Abuse *Link for CME Credit Coming Soon Description: In this enlightening episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment welcomes Dr. Nancy Kellogg, the Division Chief for Child Abuse Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center. A respected authority in detecting and reporting child abuse, Dr. Kellogg shares invaluable insights on recognizing abuse signs, the role of Child Protective Services, and the struggles children face when disclosing abuse. Dr....

The Significance of Early Relational Health Credit Link: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095525   FACULTY:   Alice Gong, MD is passionate about early relational health.  A practicing pediatrician for 40 years, and President of the Texas Pediatric Society, Dr. Gong is with the University of Texas Health Science Center and sees patients and University Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital.    OVERVIEW: In this episode, our host and executive editor Holly...

CME Link:         https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095466   Prescribing Balance: Time Management Strategies for 2024 FACULTY: Dina Tom, MD, is a pediatric hospitalist at University Hospital.  She’s passionate about finding balance and time management strategies and teaches a course on this at the University of Texas Health Science Center.   OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with Dina Tom, MD, on how to manage our...

Fentanyl Facts (Check back soon for CME link. Sorry for the delay!) FACULTY: Glen Medellin, MD, is double boarded in pediatrics and palliative medicine.  He sees patients at University Hospital     OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Glen Medillin,  a fentanyl expert at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  Wayment and Medillin delve into the alarming fentanyl crisis,  with a special focus on its devastating effects on children Medellin...

How to Work Through a Clinical Ethics Problem: One Ethicist's Approach (Grand Rounds Talk for MOC or Ethics Credit!) https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095284 In this new episode of the Ethics Credit Podcast, Host Holly Wayment brings us neonatology veteran Dr. Brian S. Carter.  In this grand rounds talk, he leads a captivating discussion on the nuanced aspects of pediatric bioethics. He explores the challenging scenarios in neonatology, the complex...

CME link:          https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095275 ADHD Update: When Will the Drug Shortage End? What to Do FACULTY: Giancarlo Ferruzzi, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He’s been a child psychiatrist for 30 years.    OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment interviews Giancarlo Ferruzzi, MD about the ADHD drug shortage and solutions for pediatric...

MOC link coming soon! 40 Years in Childhood Tuberculosis: My How Things Have Changed! FACULTY: Jeffrey R. Starke, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.   OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment brings us a talk with Jeffrey R. Starke, MD about 40 years in childhood tuberculosis and how things have changed.  Dr. Starke’s major area of study has been tuberculosis in children, having cared for over 1,100 children with TB disease. He has...

CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095236 Weight Loss Drugs for Kids: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In  FACULTY: Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.   OVERVIEW: Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Luisa Rodriguez, MD about the new weight loss drugs for kids. Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute.   DISCLOSURES:Luisa...

CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095153 When to Worry: Perspective from a Pediatric Cardiologist FACULTY: Ginnie Abarbanell, MD, is a Professor of Cardiology at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.   OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Ginnie Abarbanell, MD about syncopy and chest pain. Dr. Abarbanell sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's clinic in the medical center and in Stone Oak at the Baptist...

Antibiotics and Babies: Groundbreaking New Research CME Link coming on Monday! Please check back. Cases updates and discussions for the busy pediatric practitioner for Free Credit! Dr. JB Cantey's Website and contact info: Host Holly Wayment, Physician Relations Specialist Sr., talks to leading pediatric experts in the field. Our episodes include fresh content and also grand rounds. Episodes are eligible for free CME, MOC and ethics credit, depending on the content. Email us with questions...