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Pediatrics On Call

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Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.
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Episodes

Literacy Promotion in Primary Care, Getting Out the Vote--Ep. 223

In this episode Perri Klass, MD, FAAP, describes how reading aloud to children enhances literacy while building relational health and how pediatricians can use books to assess child development. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, about the value of voting and encouraging patients and caregivers to exercise their rights. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 29, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 223

Prescribing Opioids Safely, Parental Disabilities' Effect on Kids – Ep. 222

In this episode Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, explain the first-ever clinical practice guideline on safely prescribing opioids to children and teens. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hilary Brown, PhD, about her research on how maternal disability affects children’s access to health care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 22, 202434 minSeason 5Ep. 222

National Conference and Exhibition Highlights -- Ep. 221

In this episode of the podcast, hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, recap the National Conference and Exhibition with a list of their favorite plenaries and sessions. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 15, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 221

‘Unedited’ Podcast from the National Conference and Exhibition – Ep. 220

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla. They list the most downloaded articles from the last year and talk about how they can change the practice of pediatrics. For res...

Oct 08, 202447 minSeason 5Ep. 220

Oral Symptoms of Abuse and Neglect, Low-value Care Across Demographics – Ep. 218

In this episode Lora Spiller, MD, FAAP, and Anupama Tate, DMD, break down a new clinical report about detecting oral and dental aspects of abuse and neglect. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Irma Ugalde, MD, FAAP, about how low-value care affects children across the Child Opportunity Index. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sep 24, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 219

Preview of the 2024 Viral Season, Managing Sickle Cell in General Practice – Ep. 218

In this episode Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, previews the 2024 viral season with a focus on immunization for RSV, flu and COVID-19. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Zora Rogers, MD, FAAP, about a clinical report on managing sickle cell disease in general pediatric practices. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sep 17, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 218

Necrotizing Enterocolitis, ACEs in Indigenous Communities – Ep. 217

In this episode Eric C. Eichenwald, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Fetus and Newborn, explains the pathophysiology of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and the best ways to prevent it. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Emily Waterman, PhD, and Mona Herrington about research into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in indigenous communities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sep 10, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 217

Pediatrics Research Roundup, AAP President-elect Candidates – Ep. 216

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the September issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also preview the 2024 election for AAP President-elect with statements from candidates Lily J. Lou, MD, FAAP, and Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP.

Sep 03, 202424 minSeason 5Ep. 216

Preventing Maltreatment of Children, Treating ADHD in the Medical Home – Ep. 215

In this episode John Stirling, MD, FAAP, explains the guidance in The Pediatrician’s Role in Preventing Child Maltreatment: Clinical Report. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Edward Curry, MD, FAAP, about diagnosing and treating ADHD in busy medical practices. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Aug 27, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 215

Trauma-informed Care and Relational Health, Using AI in Pediatrics – Ep. 214

In this episode R.J. Gillespie, MD, MHPE, FAAP, and Amy King, PhD, offer strategies for assessing relational health to provide trauma-informed care. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Srinivasan Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, and Sanghamitra Misra, MD, MEd, FAAP, about using artificial intelligence and large language models responsibly in pediatric practice and education. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Aug 20, 202436 minSeason 5Ep. 214

Supporting the Grieving Child, Housing Insecurity's Effects on Adolescents – Ep. 213

In this episode David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, offers strategies for talking to children and teens after the death of a loved one. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kristyn Pierce, MPH, about her longitudinal study on the effects of housing insecurity on adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Aug 13, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 213

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Oral Health Care for Youth with Developmental Disabilities – Ep. 212

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the August issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH, a board-certified pediatric dentist at Mayo Clinic, about oral health care for youth with developmental disabilities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Aug 06, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Diagnosing and Treating Tongue-tie, Preparing for the 2024 AAP National Conference – Ep. 211

In this episode Jennifer Thomas, MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, describes a new clinical report about diagnosing and treating ankyloglossia or tongue-tie. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Murray, DO, MBA, FAAP, about what to expect at the 2024 National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 30, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Transitioning Care for Children with Disabilities, Modifying Electronic Nicotine Devices – Ep. 210

In this episode Renee Turchi, MD, MPH, FAAP, describes new guidance about transitioning to adult care for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Grace Kong, PhD, about the dangers of modifying electronic nicotine delivery systems. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 09, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 210

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Breastfeeding for People with HIV – Ep. 209

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a bird’s-eye view of the July issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lisa Abuogi, MD, FAAP, about how to counsel people living with HIV who want to breastfeed their babies. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jul 02, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 209

Counseling on Contraception, Taking a Multilingual Approach to Research – Ep. 208

In this episode Mary A. Ott, MD, MA, FAAP, suggests ways pediatricians can counsel about birth control and contraception, including a recently approved over-the-counter pill. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Alyssa Coffin, MD, FAAP, about why pediatric medical research could benefit from being more multilingual. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 25, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 208

Safe Medication Administration in Schools, Early Intervention for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease – Ep. 207

In this episode Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers strategies for pediatricians working with schools to make medication administration safe and efficient. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Alexis Williams, MD, about her research on how often children with sickle cell disease receive early intervention. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 18, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 207

Preventing Gun Violence, Supporting Adolescent Health Discussions – Ep. 206

In this episode Emily Lieberman, MD, FAAP, shares the story of surviving a mass shooting with her family and how that led to her advocacy for gun violence prevention. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, FAAP, about his research on how to survey adolescents about risky behaviors and get accurate results. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 11, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 206

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Meet the Healthy Children Podcast Host – Ep. 205

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the June issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP, about her role as host of Healthy Children, a new AAP podcast geared toward parents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Jun 04, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 205

'Forever Chemicals' or PFAS, How Positive Childhood Experiences Affect Children with Incarcerated Parents – Ep. 204

In this episode Alan Woolf, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACCT, FACMT, explains the negative health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lilian Bravo, PhD, RN, about her research on the Positive Childhood Experiences and whether they mitigate suicidal ideation in children whose parents are involved in the legal system. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 28, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 204

Confidentiality in the Care of Adolescents, Parents' Perspectives on the NICU – Ep. 203

In this episode Richard Chung, MD, FAAP, explains updated policy on confidentiality in the care of adolescents and young adults. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Ashley Osborne, MD, FAAP, about her research on the way parents feel about their experiences with the neonatal intensive care unit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 21, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 203

Food Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special – Ep. 202

In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 16, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 202

Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Ep. 201

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the May issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, editor of the Red Book, about what to expect in the 2024 edition released this month. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 07, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 201

'Five Cs' for Navigating Social Media, Quality Improvement Collection, Plus a Special Say Ah – Ep. 200

In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, describe new resources for helping families talk about social media. Michelle Noelck, MD, FAAP, talks about a collection of quality improvement articles in the journal Pediatrics. And hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, use their Say Ah to celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast....

Apr 30, 202439 minSeason 4Ep. 200

Promoting Healthy Active Living, Preventing Overdoses – Ep. 199

In this episode Christopher Bolling, MD, FAAP, explains the many ways pediatricians can help families with nutrition, physical activity, sleep, media use and emotional well-being. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, about his new journal article, Anticipatory Guidance to Prevent Adolescent Overdoses. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 23, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 199

Supporting Families After the Death of a Child, Antidepressant Dispensing Disparities, Preventing Vaping – Ep. 198

In this episode Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MS, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health (COPACFH), describes a recent clinical report on supporting the family after the death of a child. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD, FAAP, about his research on the dispensing of antidepressants to adolescents and young adults. And Lindy McGee, MD, FAAP, contributes a “Giving Voice” segment about e-ci...

Apr 16, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 198

Diagnosing Autism in the Medical Home, How Moving Affects Access to Social Services – Ep. 197

In this episode Katharine Zuckerman, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers advice from a new tip sheet about diagnosing autism in the medical home. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kathryn Leifheit, PhD, MSPH, about her research into how moving affects families’ access to social services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 09, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 197

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Protecting Kids from Climate Change– Ep. 196

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the April issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Samantha Ahdoot, MD, FAAP, about the effects of global climate change on children’s health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 02, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 196

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Child Fatality Reviews – Ep. 195

In this episode Susan Wiley, MD, FAAP, explains the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention when it comes to language acquisition. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Erich Batra, MD, FAAP about how Child Fatality Reviews identify causes of death and help lead to prevention. For resources and to see an ASL-interpreted video of the episode, go to AAP.org/podcast.

Mar 12, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 195

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Surviving and Preparing for Disasters – Ep. 194

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the March issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Felicitas Livaudais, MD, FAAP, and Cindy Calderon, MD, FAAP, about surviving disasters and learning how to prepare for the future. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Mar 05, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 194
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