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Kids Healthcast

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Kids Healthcast is a pediatric podcast for parents. It is recorded by Indiana University Pediatric residents at Riley Hospital for Children. It covers health topics parents may be interested in a monthly half hour mp3-format podcast. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two segments on children's health ranging from constipation to normal newborn development and lots of information in between.
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Episodes

Episode 137: Amoxicillin Shortage, Respiratory Viruses, and Asthma

In today's episode, Drs. Ebenroth, Grote, and Reyes discuss amoxixillin shortage, respiratory viruses, and asthma. Time Stamps Amoxicillin Shortage - 1:52 Respiratory Viruses - 5:15 Parenting Tip - 12:26 Asthma - 13:31 Trivia - 18:11 Conclusion - 19:37

Sep 29, 202321 minEp. 137

Episode 136: Parechovirus, Reproductive Health for Children W/ a Special Guest, and Video Games

In this episode of Kids Healthcast, join this month's doctors and their special guest, Dr. Tracey Wilkinson, for information about the parechovirus, reproductive health for children and adults, as well as a segment on video games! Topic Times Parechovirus - 1:40 Reproductive Health for Children and Adults - 3:40 Positive Parenting - 13:35 Videogames - 19:30

Apr 26, 202326 min

Episode 133: ADHD - Online Resource, Signs, and Diagnosis

All the information you need in 10 minutes! In this episode of Kids Healthcast, join Drs. Otto and Ramjit for an on the go style episode as they discuss online resources for ADHD, signs and symptoms of it, as well as the science behind it. Health News: 1:41 Signs of ADHD: 2:35 Science Behind ADHD and DSM-5 Diagnosis: 5:25 Parenting Tips: 7:00 Trivia: 7:42 Conclusion: 8:32

Feb 04, 202310 min

Episode 132: Evidence-Based Medicine and Monkeypox

In today's episode, Drs. Johnson, Harding, and Voulgaridou discuss how clinical science data is gathered, resources for kids' health information, and facts about the recent monkey outbreak. Time stamps: Health News - 1:40 The Basics of Science Research - 3:30 Where to Find Reliable Information on Children's Health Topics - 9:00 The 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak - 11:30 Trivia - 17:35 Conclusion - 18:40

Dec 23, 202220 min

Episode 131: Monkey Pox, 504s, and Sports Physicals

In this episode, doctors discuss information about monkey pox, 504s, and IEPS, where they will then end with a segment about sports physicals. Topic Times Monkey Pox - 1:55 504s and IEPS - 5:50 Sports Physicals - 12:50 Trivia - 17:55 This episode was recorded August of 2022.

Oct 07, 202220 minEp. 131

Episode 130: Use of Tylenol/Ibuprofen with Vaccines, Vaccine Myths, Vitamin D and Breastfeeding, and New Vaccine Guidelines

In this episode, Drs. Hayes and Benson discuss the effect of using Tylenol or Ibuprofen after receiving a vaccine on immunity, the history of vaccines and some common myths, how to make sure your baby is getting enough vitamin D while breastfeeding, and some new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. Topic Times Tylenol & Ibuprofen - 1:50 Vaccine Myths - 3:35 Vitamin D & Breastfeeding - 14:22 Vaccine Guidelines - 17:00 Trivia - 20:21 This episode was recorded on June 23, 2022.

Jul 25, 202222 min

Episode 129: Booster Updates, Sun Protection, Water Safety, Summertime Activities

In this episode, Drs. Phillips and Halterman discuss updates on COVID-19 booster shots for kids, how to protect kids' skin from the sun, tips on summertime activities, and water safety. Topic Times Vaccine Updates - 1:51 Sun Protection - 4:08 Summertime Activities - 9:33 Water Safety - 10:53 Trivia - 17:22 This episode was recorded on May 23, 2022.

Jun 03, 202219 min

Episode 128: SIDS, Sleep in Toddlers, Fear of the Dark, and Exertional Heat Illnesses

In this episode Drs. Sheik and Saravolatz discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sleep in toddlers, overcoming the fear of the dark, and exertional heat illnesses. Topic Times SIDS- 1:54 Sleep in Toddlers - 5:25 Fear of the Dark - 10:57 Exertional Heat Illnesses - 12:47 Trivia - 20:16 This episode was recorded on April 21, 2022. T

May 06, 202222 min

Episode 127: Meditation, Stress Relief, and Ask-the-Expert

In this episode Drs. Cloyd, Jacobs, and Todd give a guided meditation that you can do with your kids, discuss causes of stress, tips for stress relief, and ask expert Dr. Lamotte about how to talk to kids about stress. Topic Times Guided Meditation - 2:02 Causes of Stress - 3:53 Reducing Stress - 7:17 Dr. Lamotte's Tips on Talking About Stress - 10:09 Trivia - 18:34 This episode was recorded on March 23, 2022.

Apr 08, 202220 min

Episode 126: Teen Drug Use, Early Brain Development, Pacifiers, and Signs of Depression

In this episode, Drs. Castlen, Escano, and Wolf discuss new data on teen drug use, early brain development, pacifier use and nipple confusion, and how to identify signs of depression using the acronym SIGECAPS. Topic Times Teen Drug Use - 1:45 Early Brain Development - 4:49 Pacifiers and Nipple Confusion - 12:09 Signs of Depression - 15:08 Trivia - 22:01 This episode was recorded February 23, 2022.

Mar 11, 202226 min

Episode 125: Sippy Cups, Eczema Moisturizers, and Starting Solid Foods

In this episode, Drs. Linxwiler, Jones, and Black discuss developing treatments for peanut allergies, transitioning to sippy cups from breast or bottle feeding, the hierarchy for eczema moisturizers, and the starting solid foods. Topic Times Peanut Allergy Treatment - 1:52 Transitioning to Sippy Cups - 4:58 Moisturizers - 10:46 Starting Solids -13:47 Trivia - 21:42 This episode was recorded on January 27, 2022.

Feb 11, 202224 min

Episode 124: Bruxism, Literacy, and Body Image

In this episode, Dr. Power discusses bruxism (teeth grinding), reading in early childhood, and how to discuss body image issues with your child. Topic Times Bruxism - 1:42 Literacy - 3:47 Body Image - 7:50 Trivia - 10:59 This episode was recorded on December 9, 2021.

Dec 27, 202114 min

Episode 121: Nosebleeds, RSV/Bronchiolitis, Helmet Safety, and Water Consumption

In this episode, Drs. Ingram, Silva, Thygesen, and Marett discuss nosebleeds, the surge of RSV/Bronchiolitis and how to protect your child, tips on helmet safety, and water consumption. Topic Times 1:34 - Nosebleeds 6:43 - Helmet Safety 11:48 - RSV/Bronchiolitis 14:43 - Water Consumption 19:14 - Trivia This episode was recorded in August 2021.

Oct 15, 202121 min

Episode 120: Summer Infections/Bug Bites, Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion, and Transitioning Back to School

In this month's episode, Drs. Ather, Cole, Morad, and Plagge discuss the mental health of parents with children with medical complexities, as well as common summer infections, bug bites, heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and tips on transitioning back to school. Topic Times: Mental Health for Parents - 1:46 Summer Infections/Bugs - 4:55 Transitioning to School - 9:04 Heat Stroke/Exhaustion - 11:20 Trivia - 14:55 This episode was recorded on 07/22/2021

Aug 18, 202117 min

Episode 119: LGBTQIA+ Youth, Mental Health, and Pronouns

In this month's episode, Drs. Adesanya and Culley discuss returning to sports during covid, LGBTQIA+ youth, pronouns, and mental health tips. Topic Times: Returning to Sports - 1:30 LGBTQIA+ Youth - 4:05 Mental Health - 8:45 Pronouns - 12:04 Trivia - 14:25 This episode was recorded on 06/22/2021

Aug 18, 202118 min

Episode 118: Eczema, Discipline, and Summer Safety

In this month's episode, Drs. Schumacher and Nokes discuss covid vaccine for children over 12 years old, eczema, discipline, and summer safety advice. Topic Times: Covid Vaccine - 1:22 Eczema - 4:36 Discipline - 11:26 Summer Safety - 14:24 Trivia - 21:36 This episode was recorded on 05/20/2021

Jul 01, 202124 min

Episode 117: Asthma, Tongue Ties, and Screen Time

In this month's episode, Drs. Kelly and Allebach discuss asthma, tongue ties, summer and water safety, as well as screen time for kids. Topic Times: Asthma - 1:32 Tongue Ties - 3:48 Water Safety - 8:28 Screen Time - 12:10 Trivia - 18:08 This episode was recorded on 04/27/2021

May 29, 202120 min

Episode 116: Bilingualism, Safely Storing and Disposing Medicine, and Library Resources

In this month's episode, Drs. Gamarra and Stevens discuss increased levels of lead, bilingualism in children, how to store and dispose of medicine safely, and library resources. Topic Times: Increased lead - 1:34 Bilingualism - 3:34 Storage/Disposal of Medicine - 9:47 Library Resources - 12:50 Trivia - 20:48 This episode was recorded on 03/29/2021

May 06, 202122 min

Episode 115: Household safety, Childproofing, and Nutritious Eating During a Pandemic

In this month's episode, Drs. Kelley, Loke, and Bshesh discuss topics such as childproofing and household safety, staying active, and eating nutritious foods during a pandemic. Topic Times: Hand sanitizer Ingestions - 1:33 Childproofing and Household Safety - 4:36 Nutritious Eating and Staying Active - 9:17 Trivia - 15:10 This episode was recorded on 03/02/2021

Apr 01, 202117 min

Episode 114: Transgender Medicine, Staying Active at Home, and Anxiety in Kids

In this month's episode, Drs. Eib, De Laosa, Gu, and Swanson discuss topics such as birth certificates, transgender medicine, anxiety, and more! Topic Times: Birth Certificates - 1:32 Transgender Medicine - 3:42 Staying Active at Home - 10:02 Kids and Anxiety - 11:52 Trivia - 16:24 This episode was recorded on 02/03/2021

Mar 02, 202118 min

Episode 113: Depression, Carseat Safety, and Fevers

Doctors Higgins, Summay, and Rougraff discuss updates on the COVID-19 vaccines, depression in children and adolescents, car seat safety, as well as information about fevers. Topic Times COVID-19 Vaccine - 1:42 Depression - 4:12 Car seat Safety - 11:20 Fevers - 16:35 Trivia - 23:20 Helpful Links: Child passenger safety technician/inspection station locator: For more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: For more information on depression in children and adolescents: AAP Child Passenger Saf...

Dec 27, 202025 min

Episode 112: Emotional and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, and Holiday Safety

This episode was recorded with Doctors Kayleigh Avery and Benjamin Bacon. They discuss new fruit juice guidelines during the health news segment. For the main segments, Doctors Avery and Bacon discuss emotional and behavioral health and stress management in the home during the pandemic, The parenting tips provide information on holiday safety. Topic Times: Fruit Juice Guidelines - 1:30 Emotional and Behavioral Health - 3:08 Holiday Safety - 10:20 Stress Management - 14:06 Trivia - 18:15 This epi...

Dec 07, 202020 min

Episode 111: Meditation, Safe Sleep, and Seasonal Affective Disorder

This episode was recorded with Doctors Sheela Gogula and Erin Ratterman. They discuss meditation during the health news segment, and during the main segments, they cover safe sleep and seasonal affective disorder. The parenting tips provide information on making virtual schooling easier. Topic Times: Meditation - 1:06 Virtual School Tips - 4:07 Safe Sleep - 5:54 Seasonal Affective Disorder - 11:52 Trivia - 17:41 This episode was recorded on 10/15/2020

Nov 03, 202019 min

Episode 110: The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health, The Upcoming Flu Season, and Indoor Allergens

This episode was recorded by Doctors Shifaa Alkotob, Kaitlyn Edwards, and Trisha Reddy. The three main segments discuss the effects of social media on mental health, the upcoming flu season and information about the flu shot, and everything you need to know about indoor allergens! The parenting tips provide information on how to limit screen time. Topic Times: Effects of Social Media on Mental Health - 1:19 Parenting Tips (Limiting Screen Time) - 6:28 The Flu Season and Flu Vaccine - 8:13 Indoor...

Oct 05, 202020 min

Episode 109: Mental Health in Youth, Vaccine Side Effects, and Safe Storage of Medication & Firearms

Our newest episode discusses various mental health concerns and tips for our parents to help best take care of a child with mental health condition(s). The doctors also discuss the safe storage of firearms and medications in the home! And of course, we had to discuss more on vaccines! Check it out to learn the side effects of vaccines and when you should be concerned. And a special thanks to our doctors this episode, Drs. Ahmed Chmaisse, Kaitlyn Engle, and Nadine Al-Homsi! Topic Times! Health Ne...

Aug 31, 202018 min

Episode 108: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Promoting Anti-Racist Behavior, and MIS-C!

This episode is packed with new information! Learn from Drs. Aliya Allahwala, Amelia Mackarey, and Peter Wade on our newest episode! They begin the episode discussing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how promoting resilience is key to preventing chronic conditions linked to ACEs. Our parenting tip provides information on promoting anti-racist behaviors and how different ages begin to see race. We then end the show with more information on MIS-C and more trivia, as always! Topic Times! He...

Aug 01, 202028 min
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