The commonly seen diagnosis of Failure to Thrive is an easily preventable disease state but when ignored, it can lead to serious complications. Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Kathryn McLeod joins medical student Sheenu Chirackel to discuss the evaluation and management for failure to thrive in childhood. Listen to this week’s podcast to: Recognize common history and physical exam findings associated with Failure to Thrive Formulate a differential diagnosis for FTT Identify potential risk...

Children frequently are brought to the emergency room for difficulty walking. In some cases, the cause is easily identified, but in others, the cause can be a sign of a more serious condition.  Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Ohmed Khilji and Pediatric Resident Kristen Schmidbauer to discuss the evaluation and management of children presenting with a limp. Specifically, they will: Review common history and physical exam findings associated with conditions causing...

Welcome to the MCG Pediatric Podcast! Dr. April Hartman, an associate professor of Pediatrics and the Division Chief of General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, is joined by Medical Student, Kayla Cooper to discuss pertinent topics surrounding individuals living with Autism with a pediatric lens. Specifically, they will: Define, Explain the prevalence of, and discuss clinical symptoms of autism spectrum disorder Explain the diagnostic evaluation of...

Lead toxicity continues to be a major public health concern in the United States. Children are particularly vulnerable to the potential toxicity of lead. Nicole Bisel, a medical student at the Medical College of Georgia is joined by pediatricians Dr. Tyrone Bristol and Dr. Rebecca Yang to to discuss the risk, evaluation and management of lead toxicity in children. Specifically, they will: Why lead toxicity continues to be an issue today Discuss sources of how humans are exposed to...

We are back with more information about Sickle Cell Disease with emphasis on adolescent health. Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating patients with Sickle cell disease. Specifically, they will: Recognize the important complications of SCD in adolescence & young adulthood. Generally, recall the required routine health...

We all have heard of Sickle cell disease, but have we discussed care across the lifespan for patients with this condition? Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a Pediatric Hematologist, joins Dr. Zachary Hodges and Second Year Medical Student Kayla Cooper to discuss the important aspects that every pediatrician should know when treating patients with Sickle cell disease. Specifically, they will: Recognize newborn screening results that are consistent with sickle cell disease Recognize the need for...

We are living in a technology saturated world as we rely on smart devices for virtual learning, entertainment, completing work, and connecting with others. But how much is too much for our children? What are risks and benefits of technology use for children? And what is the pediatrician’s role in helping to educate their patients and parents? Join Dr. Jacob Eichenberger and Dr. Kathryn Peralta as they discuss the impact of technology use on children and how pediatricians can counsel...

Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall Free CME Credit:  Click Here Participants: Rachel Vaizer, MD Sharon Beall, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guest: Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program. Learning Objectives: After listening to this podcast, learners should be able...

Palliative Care with Dr. Sharon Beall Participants: Rachel Vaizer, MD Sharon Beall, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guest: Dr. Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia and the medical director for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia palliative care and hospice program. Learning Objectives: After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Understand the value of...

Hosts: Medical Student: Brooke Pace Quertermous Faculty: Katie McKie, MD Faculty: Ryan Harris, Ph.D Peer Review: Rebecca Yang, MD; Janelle McGill, MD During this episode, you will learn that Cystic Fibrosis is more than just a lung disease. Individuals with CF are also at risk for malabsorption, maldigestion, intestinal obstruction, exercise intolerance, and other systemic abnormalities. Dr. Katie McKie, Director of Pediatric Pulmonology at Augusta University, joins Dr. Ryan Harris,...

Join medical student Rilee Racine and Dr. Brian Stansfield, a neonatologist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia discuss Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, also known as NOWS.  After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Define neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome Apply knowledge of signs and symptoms of NOWS to recognize these infants early Demonstrate general understanding of non-pharmacologic vs. pharmacologic management indications Recall the long term effects of...

Feedback with Dr. Lisa Leggio Participants Jameson Kenerly (MS4) Jessica Davis, DO Lisa Leggio, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by Dr. Andy Albritton and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guest: Dr. Lisa Leggio is a professor of pediatrics here at the Medical College of Georgia and a practicing general pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. She is the director of the pediatric clerkship which is commonly voted as a favorite rotation by our medical...

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Participants Christina Cho (MS3) Julisa Patel, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Rita Jerath and the MCG Pediatric Podcast committee. About our guest: Dr. Julisa Patel is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and practicing pediatric rheumatologist here at MCG.   Learning Objectives: By the end of listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with...

Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell Participants Wiley and Jenny Purcell Zachary Hodges All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose. Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guests: Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis of trisomy 13. We are very excited to share their story! Learning...

Trisomy 13 & 18—Family Perspective Wiley and Jenny Purcell Participants Wiley and Jenny Purcell Zachary Hodges All participants have no financial conflicts of interest to disclose. Peer review by Dr. Paul Mann and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our guests: Wiley and Jenny Purcell have been gracious to share their story of their son Samul and their family’s experience with his diagnosis of trisomy 13. We are very excited to share their story! Learning...

Trisomy 13 & 18 Cardiac Surgery with Dr. James St. Louis Participants: James St. Louis, MD Zachary Hodges, MD Peer review by Dr. Pushpa Shivaram and the MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee About our Guest: Dr. James St. Louis is the J. Harold Harrison, MD Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics, Surgery and Cardiothroacic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He is the Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.  Learning...

Did you know that in the U.S., only 50% of infants are being exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age or that breastmilk helps reduce the incidence of otitis media and sudden infant death syndrome? Dr. Rebecca Pierce, a general pediatrician and international board certified lactation consultant at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia is joined by pediatric resident Nicole Lock to discuss the importance of breastfeeding. Specifically, they will: Review guidelines and recommendations for...

Trisomy 13 & 18 Ethical Considerations with Dr. Paul Mann PARTICIPANTS: Paul Mann, MD Zachary Hodges, MD About Our Guest: Dr. Paul Mann is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Neonatology and practicing neonatologist at the Medical College of Georgia. He also is the Director of Clinical Ethics for the Augusta University Center for Bioethics and Health Policy. Free CME Credit: https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7772 Learning...

TITLE: Congenital Hypothyroidism  Last Updated: April 30, 2021  PARTICIPANTS:  Host: Dr. Zachary Hodges  Learner: Dr. John Baek  Specialist: Dr. Jacqueline Chan  PEER REVIEWERS:  Dr. Christopher Houk  MCG Pediatric Podcast Committee Free CME Credit: https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7771 Learning Objectives:  After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:  Recall the incidence of and risk factors associated with congenital...

Did you know that 1 out of 5 children in the United States ages 6 to 19 are overweight or obese? Dr. Jamie Lawson, a Pediatric Hospitalist, joins Pediatric Resident Ashley Miller to discuss the evaluation and management pediatric obesity. Specifically, they will: Review the key history and physical exam findings associated with obesity. Discuss the initial diagnostic approach to obesity Identify associated co-morbidities of patients with obesity Guide pediatricians on how to initiate...

Dr. Alice Caldwell, general pediatrician and member of the AAP Executive Committee on Tobacco Control joins pediatric resident Dr. Kate Peralta, to discuss E-cigarettes and vaping in adolescents.     In this episode we will discuss:  How national policy has shaped tobacco use and the shift from combustible cigarettes to vaping. Why E-cigarettes have grown in popularity among youth and young adults. Side effects of vaping, including nicotine addiction, nicotine withdrawal, other toxins...

TITLE: Multisystem Inflammatory Disease in Children (MIS-C) Last Updated: January 22, 2021 PARTICIPANTS: Hosts: Sonal Dugar, Zachary Hodges, Pushpa Shivaram, Julisa Patel Peer Reviewer #1: Smitha Mathew Peer Reviewer #2: Reda Bassali By the end of listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Recognize the general clinical presentation of MIS-C. Create a differential diagnosis for children presenting with a non-specific hyperinflammatory syndrome. Recall the CDC case...

Did you know that a single tablet from the medicine cabinet or ingestion of a teaspoon of a liquid  household product can potentially cause morbidity and even death in a child?    Dr. Jennifer Tucker, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Rebecca Yang and Pediatric Resident James Davis to discuss the evaluation and management for specific common but dangerous household medications and substances in the household.   Review the basic assessment skills and evaluation for a child...

Pediatric intensivist, Dr. Will Cagle joins the show to discuss the AAP Maintenance IV fluid guidelines and considerations when choosing IV fluids for pediatric inpatients. What do you need to know from the 2018 AAP maintenance IV fluid guideline?  How common is hyponatremia in hospitalized patients and why does it matter to your practice?  What is SIADH and how does it contribute to hyponatremia in acutely ill children?  How can we prevent hyponatremia in our hospitalized...

Dr. Pushpa Shivaram, an assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric cardiologist at the Medical College of Georgia, joins Dr. Zac Hodges and Sonal Dugar (M4) to discuss this very important topic in pediatric medicine. What exactly is Kawasaki disease and why is this topic so important? How do you make the diagnosis and what other diagnoses should you consider? How can you diagnosis incomplete Kawasaki when the classic features are not all present? What is the first-line...