Dr. Ian Mitchell joins Holly Wayment to review pectus excavatum and carinatum: how they present, typical ages of detection, and practical screening tips for pediatricians. The episode summarizes evaluation steps including when to order CT with Haller index, echocardiography, and pulmonary testing, and compares treatment options—bracing and vacuum bell therapy, Nuss and Ravitch procedures—plus timing (ideal repair ~14–15 years) and perioperative care. Listeners also hear about pain management adv...
Nov 21, 2025•52 min•Ep. 259
Link for CME Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101136 Goat Milk Formula: New U.S. Approval — What Pediatricians Need to Know In this episode of Pediatrics Now with Host Holly Wayment, Dr. Cynthia Blanco discusses the recent FDA approval of goat milk–based infant formula in the U.S., how it compares to cow’s milk formula, and what pediatricians should know about nutrient composition, allergy management, and clinical scenarios. She reviews evidence on t...
Nov 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 256
When Neurology & Psychiatry Overlap, More on Tics and Tourette's. Plus PANDAS/PANS Link for CME Credit Coming Soon! Dr. Sheldon Gross and host Holly Wayment, talk about more about evaluation and management of tics and Tourette's syndrome, plus when psychiatry and neurology in general overlap. The episode also covers related conditions—PANDAS/PANS, autoimmune encephalitis, functional neurological disorders, and seizures—highlighting collaboration between specialties and offering reassurance a...
Nov 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 252
Tics, Twitches and Tourette's: When to Worry and What to Do Link for CME Credit Coming Soon Host Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Sheldon Gross about how to tell tics from twitches, common causes and triggers (stress, stimulants, sleep), and simple first steps families and pediatricians can take to reduce symptoms without medication. They review Tourette’s criteria, behavioral approaches like CBIT, medication options (guanfacine, clonidine, antipsychotics, topiramate), red flags for seizures or othe...
Nov 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 250
Link for CME credit coming soon! Dr. Avinash Boddapati joins Pediatrics Now and builds on the wonderful talk by Dr. Mario Fierro in part one, to explain more about what we know—and don’t—about the causes of autism, highlighting that autism is multifactorial and involves genetics, brain biology, and environmental influences. He covers early red flags, genetic risk and testing, maternal and prenatal factors, common misconceptions (including vaccines), and promising research directions like gene–en...
Oct 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 249
Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101120 Host Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics bring us a recent grand rounds talk by Dr. Mario Fierro where he reviews how autism is defined under DSM‑5, explains core diagnostic areas (social/communication deficits and restricted/repetitive behaviors), and emphasizes age‑based interpretation and the spectrum of severity. He covers screening (M‑CHAT), standardized assessments (ADOS, CARS), c...
Oct 20, 2025•53 min•Ep. 246
Drs. Ruby Patel and Rajdeep Pooni present Grand Rounds using a 12-year-old case to illustrate pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus and class IV lupus nephritis, covering presentation, biopsy findings, and pathology. The talk explains diagnostic criteria and typical lab features. They summarize current management including 2024 ACR guidance on induction therapies (steroids, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, and biologics), monitoring for complications and medication side effects, vaccination pre...
Oct 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 244
Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101115 Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment interviews Jacklynn Ware , MPH, CHES about Project YES , a free anonymous online mental health program that’s back, redesigned and improved for 13–17-year-olds to offer short, teen-focused modules to boost mood, reframe negative thoughts, and provide safety resources. And, yes, that includes an adorable video of a porcupine chomping on a pumpkin. The episo...
Oct 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 243
Seizures in Kids — Practical Diagnosis, Treatments, and When to Refer https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101013 Host Holly Wayment brings us this wonderful grand rounds talk for the general pediatrician by pediatric neurologist Dr. Natasha Varughese, where she reviews childhood epilepsy syndromes (ages ~3–15), covering self-limited epilepsies, focal and generalized epilepsies, and developmental epileptic encephalopathies. Key diagnostic tools include EEG, MRI...
Sep 22, 2025•54 min•Ep. 242
Toxicology Pearls Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10100932 Host Holly Wayment talks to the Poison Center's Robert S. Miller about common pediatric toxic exposures — acetaminophen, ibuprofen, THC edibles, nicotine pouches (Zyn), and kratom — and offers practical advice for clinicians and parents. Learn why calling the Poison Center (1-800-222-1222) helps with case documentation, reassurance, disposition planning, and when to use antidotes...
Sep 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 240
Link for CME Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10100931 Mosquitoes, Fleas & Outbreaks — Pediatric ID Updates with Dr. Deena Sutter Host Holly Wayment interviews pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter chikungunya outbreak in China, flea‑borne typhus in South Texas, and a rise in hand‑foot‑and‑mouth cases. The episode covers transmission, clinical signs, prevention tips (mosquito control, repellents, pet flea prevention), travel vacc...
Aug 27, 2025•44 min•Ep. 237
Link for free credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10100930 In this episode, Rachel Vandermeer, MD, reviews pain assessment and treatment for children with medical fragility, focusing on altered pain pathways, common pain sources, and the need for multimodal, individualized plans. Practical recommendations include careful opioid use, gabapentinoids, clonidine for dysautonomia, prevention strategies around procedures, bowel regimens, and close outpatient f...
Aug 19, 2025•57 min•Ep. 235
Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10100244 Pediatrics Now, hosted by Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics, brings you this grand rounds talk by: Melissa Delbello, MD, MS is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UCCOM). OVERVIEW: Bipolar Disorder in Youth: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment D...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 232
Like for MOC Credit Coming Soon Welcome to another insightful episode of Grand Rounds, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Women's and Children's Hospital and host Holly Wayment. In today's episode, we delve into pediatric concussions with Dr. Mayur Patel, a seasoned neurologist with a specialty in brain injury medicine. Dr. Patel shares his expertise on the diagnosis and management of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children, of...
Aug 01, 2025•46 min•Ep. 231
Link for CME Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10100071 This enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Karen Bluth, an associate professor emerita from the University of North Carolina and a pioneering author on self-compassion for teens. Host Holly Wayment explores with Dr. Bluth the transformative power of self-compassion in helping teens cope with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dr. Bluth shares her insights a...
Jul 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 229
Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10099822 Host Holly Wayment brings us this grand rounds talk episod e where this professor delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with a special focus on pediatric care. Explore the latest advancements in AI algorithms and their significant impact on reducing treatment costs and enhancing patient diagnosis. Discover the pioneering projects by Matrix, including AI chat...
Jul 21, 2025•54 min•Ep. 227
Link for free CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10099816 In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host and executive producer Holly Wayment welcomes back Dr. Ted Wu to explore the critical topic of sepsis in children. Dr. Wu, with 19 years of experience in pediatric critical care, discusses the intricacies of diagnosing and managing sepsis in neonates and infants, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and tailored treatment strategies. The epis...
Jul 13, 2025•49 min•Ep. 223
Link for CME Credit Coming soon In this episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment returns with Dr. Ted Wu to discuss the critical issue of unintentional injuries in children, focusing on drowning prevention. Dr. Wu emphasizes the importance of assigning a designated observer for children playing in water during summer to prevent drowning accidents, sharing insights from his extensive experience in pediatric critical care. Listeners will also learn about advancements in treating post-cardia...
Jul 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 221
link for CME credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098859 Join host Holly Wayment on "Pediatrics Now" as she delves into the latest COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for children with Dr. J.B. Cantey, a double-boarded expert in neonatology and infectious disease. Discover the importance of complete immunization using mRNA vaccines, the science behind crossover doses, and seasonal expectations for COVID and flu. In this insightful episode, Dr. Cantey ad...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 220
Link for CME credit : https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098850 In this enlightening episode, a talk by: Avinash Boddapati, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry we dive into the intricacies of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the DSM-5, offering clarity on diagnostic criteria and differentiating ASD from other neurodevelopmental and social communication disorders. We explore the prevalence of ASD, its genetic a...
Jun 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 219
Here’s the link for CME credit! https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098810 Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds episode with Radhika B. Pillai, MD as she delves into the importance of bone health in children. With a strong foundation in cystic fibrosis research, Dr. Pillai explores critical pediatric concerns such as calcium growth, puberty disorders, diabetes, and obesity. In this episode, Dr. Pillai emphasizes the significance of bone health, highligh...
Jun 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 217
Link for CME Credit coming soon! Join host Holly Wayment for a grand rounds talk from Dr. Kang, a pediatrician and neonatal perinatal medicine fellow, as she delves into the world of alternative birth practices. This episode covers a range of topics including water immersion for labor, vaginal seeding, and umbilical non-severance, illustrating the growing interest in these methods. Dr. Kang provides an overview of the benefits and risks associated with each practice, offering insights into their...
May 31, 2025•43 min•Ep. 214
Link for CME Credit: https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/pediatrics-now-podcast In this episode of Pediatrics Now, Dr. David Roberts, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UT Health San Antonio, returns to discuss with host Holly Wayment the impactful communication technique known as motivational interviewing. With a particular focus on engaging pediatricians and families, Dr. Roberts illustrates how this approach can facilitate open, trusting dialogues around challenging topics like va...
May 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 213
link for free CME credit coming soon Join host Holly Wayment as she delves into the pressing issue of measles in Texas with Dr. Jason Bowling, a leading expert in infectious diseases. Dr. Bowling discusses where we are right now with measles, a disease that was previously declared eradicated due to vaccination, the impact on the community, and the critical role of vaccination in preventing further spread. Learn measles symptoms can mimic other viral infections, and the steps pediatricians can ta...
May 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 212
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098690 In this episode, host and executive producer Holly Wayment dives into motivational interviewing (MI) with expert David Roberts, Ph.D.. Discover how this gold-standard counseling approach can dramatically improve treatment adherence for pediatric practitioners. Dr. Roberts, a seasoned psychiatrist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, shares his extensive experience in training over 3,000 hea...
May 09, 2025•56 min•Ep. 211
Link for Free CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098672 In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment engages in a conversation with Matthew Anderson, Vice President of Customer Service at PayPal and Venmo. Together, they explore the transformative lessons that pediatric practitioners can learn from customer service practices in the corporate world. Discover how fostering professionalism and empathy among medical teams enhances patient rel...
May 01, 2025•22 min•Ep. 209
Link for CME Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098640 Join host Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she explores the intersection of medicine and customer service with Matthew Anderson, Vice President of Customer Service for PayPal and Venmo. Discover how principles from the corporate world can enhance patient care and communication in pediatric settings. Learn the significance of humanizing interactions and the critical components that can transform t...
Apr 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 208
Link for MOC Credit https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098633 Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment brings us this insightful child abuse talk by Dr. Natalie Kissoon, as she shares crucial insights into recognizing child abuse in pediatric care. This episode dives deep into case-based discussions, focusing on common signs of abuse such as unexplained bruises, sentinel injuries, and abusive head trauma. Dr. Kissoon emphasizes the importance of a thorough m...
Apr 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 206
Link for MOC Credit! https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098629 Join Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment for this grand rounds episode for MOC credit. We bring you a talk by Dr. Millind Pansare on FPIES, highlighting the crucial role of clinical awareness and research in combating this condition. Discover the clinical presentation, risk factors, and the significance of educational support for caregivers navigating this challenging syndrome. Join us for a...
Apr 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 205
Link for CME Credit Coming Soon! Welcome to this episode of Pediatrics Now with Holly Wayment, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics,0 as she discusses acne myths and truths with Dr. Emily Becker, the head of Pediatric Dermatology at University Health and UT Health San Antonio. Together, they delve into common misconceptions about dietary causes of acne, the importance of appropriate skincare, and effective treatment options available for adolescents. Dr. Becker shares insights from her...
Apr 14, 2025•35 min•Ep. 204
