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Shifting social norms and their impact on emerging adulthood [PODCAST]

October 10, 2023Oct 10, 2023

We sit down with Eleanor Menzin, a pediatrician, to explore the changing landscape of young adulthood. Join us as we delve into the shifting social norms, technology's impact on parent-child relationships, and the evolving understanding of brain maturation—all of which…

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We sit down with Eleanor Menzin, a pediatrician, to explore the changing landscape of young adulthood. Join us as we delve into the shifting social norms, technology’s impact on parent-child relationships, and the evolving understanding of brain maturation—all of which challenge traditional notions of when young adults are ready to transition …

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Coping with haunting memories of a patient’s loss

Natalya Beneschott, MD

October 8, 2023Oct 8, 2023

"That patient still haunts me," I heard one of the PICU fellows murmur as he walked out of the auditorium. I wondered if I should have taken comfort after hearing that I was not the only one still struggling with…

“That patient still haunts me,” I heard one of the PICU fellows murmur as he walked out of the auditorium. I wondered if I should have taken comfort after hearing that I was not the only one still struggling with this patient’s death. Despite months passing since this baby died, the memories of this family and their child continued to gnaw at me. It wasn’t until after that morbidity and …

Conditions and diseases

The art of pediatrics: Connecting through observation

Alexander Rakowsky, MD

September 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023

On my first day of inpatient rounds during intern year, I was taken aback when the attending stated, "Let's stop outside the room and just spend a few moments watching the child and mom." I started my residency on my…

On my first day of inpatient rounds during intern year, I was taken aback when the attending stated, “Let’s stop outside the room and just spend a few moments watching the child and mom.” I started my residency on my community rotation site in Chester, PA, where several of the Philadelphia training programs at that time were sending residents. It was a nice introduction to pediatrics with a smaller inpatient …

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Navigating adulthood in the digital age

Eleanor Menzin, MD

September 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023

When my parents were 22, they were two years out of college. My mother was married and commuting from Dallas to graduate school in Houston, on the verge of another cross-country move and a metaphorical world away from her New York City upbringing. My father was the officer running the kitchen on a United States Navy frigate somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea, a literal world away from his Brooklyn childhood.

When …

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Balancing motherhood and medicine [PODCAST]

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September 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023

Join Eleanor Menzin, a pediatrician, to explore the intricate dance of motherhood and medicine. In this heartfelt discussion, we delve into her personal journey, navigating the dual roles of a working parent and health care professional. From code-switching between worlds…

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Ethical considerations in medicine: unity and open discourse

Andrew Zywiec, MD

September 15, 2023Sep 15, 20232

Navigating the complexities of medical ethics in our modern world can present significant challenges. It's worth considering a deeper examination of this issue. In the year 2023, the global landscape is rapidly evolving across various spheres. As a former pediatric…

Navigating the complexities of medical ethics in our modern world can present significant challenges. It’s worth considering a deeper examination of this issue. In the year 2023, the global landscape is rapidly evolving across various spheres. As a former pediatric resident physician in New York City, I had the opportunity to witness an extraordinary range of social diversity. The city is truly a melting pot, embodying a diverse tapestry of …

Conditions and diseases

Insurance struggles in pediatric headache care

Victoria Karian, CPNP

September 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023

Most of the time, I enjoy my job as a pediatric nurse practitioner working with chronic headache and pain patients. I enjoy the relationships with the families, figuring out what can help manage the headaches and life issues best to allow optimal functioning. I enjoy performing certain procedures, like Botox for chronic migraines or injection procedures for my patients, which very often improve their headache profile. I can even find …

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Pediatric mental health care access [PODCAST]

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September 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023

Join J. Wesley Boyd, a psychiatrist, to dive into the critical issue of child and adolescent mental health care accessibility. Drawing insights from a recent study, we'll explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges in obtaining timely treatment for…

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Join J. Wesley Boyd, a psychiatrist, to dive into the critical issue of child and adolescent mental health care accessibility. Drawing insights from a recent study, we’ll explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges in obtaining timely treatment for young individuals, particularly those with Medicaid. We shed light on the …

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Navigating patient requests: Balancing care and communication

Jennifer Shaer, MD

August 25, 2023Aug 25, 2023

If you are a practicing physician, then you have definitely come across patients who want something that you feel is unnecessary. Sometimes those conversations escalate and become contentious, and sometimes you reluctantly give the patient what they request even though you know it’s not “best practice.” These demands and interactions can weigh on us and leave us emotionally drained.

In the pediatrics office, that can look like this:

A parent wants

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Health policy

The government should establish a Youth Behavioral Health Advisory Council

Mitchell Berger, MPH

August 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023

Even as the declared public health emergency for COVID-19 ended on May 11, two other public health emergencies continued. The first such emergency, the opioid crisis, was initially declared in October 2017, more than two years before COVID-19. A second emergency was declared for youth mental health in October 2021 by three major national associations, including the American …

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A pediatrician embraces direct primary care [PODCAST]

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August 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023

Join Andrea Wadley, a pediatrician who navigated career burnout to embrace the direct primary care (DPC) model. Discover how DPC transformed her practice, offering personalized care, shorter wait times, and improved doctor-patient relationships. Andrea's journey sheds light on how DPC…

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Trauma-informed care in pediatrics [PODCAST]

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August 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023

Join Wendy L. Hunter, a pediatrician, as she shares a powerful story about a teenage girl found alone, having a seizure outside her clinic's front door. This incident prompted Wendy to explore trauma-informed care in her practice. Discover how Wendy's…

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Join Wendy L. Hunter, a pediatrician, as she shares a powerful story about a teenage girl found alone, having a seizure outside her clinic’s front door. This incident prompted Wendy to explore trauma-informed care in her practice. Discover how Wendy’s clinic implemented changes, such as using risk-scoring tools and community health …

Conditions and diseases

Understanding migraine symptoms in children

Christopher Medrano, MD

August 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023

If you've experienced a migraine headache before, the sensation is often very distinct: throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and loud noise, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Migraine symptoms can be uncomfortable and distressing. Equally concerning is when a migraine sufferer…

If you’ve experienced a migraine headache before, the sensation is often very distinct: throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and loud noise, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Migraine symptoms can be uncomfortable and distressing.

Equally concerning is when a migraine sufferer recognizes these symptoms in their child. Migraines typically emerge during early adolescence, particularly when females reach menarche (their first menstrual period). However, as many as half of the children can experience …

Health policy

How junk food marketers exploit children’s impact on family food choices

Monique Potvin Kent, PhD

August 5, 2023Aug 5, 2023

Would you let a clown influence what brand of car you buy? How about choosing your household appliances based on the advice of a cartoon bird or tiger? Probably not. But young people in your family will likely let cartoons…

Would you let a clown influence what brand of car you buy? How about choosing your household appliances based on the advice of a cartoon bird or tiger?

Probably not. But young people in your family will likely let cartoons and mascots influence where your family eats out or what cereal you buy – indeed, many of your food purchases. Those choices and many others like them will, in turn, affect …

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Juggling medicine and motherhood: a doctor’s journey

Eleanor Menzin, MD

August 3, 2023Aug 3, 2023

When my children were in preschool, parents often commented at school events that they did not know I worked or was a physician. I never knew how to handle that double-edged sword. Ostensibly a compliment, their surprise at a working parent’s presence at school felt like an insult; their shock over my medical life cast doubt on my professionalism. I smiled benignly and changed the subject.

For years, I worked in …

Conditions and diseases

How early intervention can transform a child’s speech development

Stephanie Jeret

August 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics' recent decision to move away from the "wait and see" philosophy to a more proactive intervention when dealing with childhood obesity got me reflecting on how "wait and see" is still used in many other…

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent decision to move away from the “wait and see” philosophy to a more proactive intervention when dealing with childhood obesity got me reflecting on how “wait and see” is still used in many other aspects of children’s development.

As a speech therapist and a mother of a child who was at risk for developmental delays, I had personal experience with this approach. My son …

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Adolescent medicine at risk [PODCAST]

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July 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023

Join Meredithe McNamara, a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, in discussing the challenges adolescent medicine physicians face due to the current political climate. We explore the impact of unfilled pediatrics residency spots and the importance of their expertise in caring…

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How a teenager with seizures became the face of trauma-informed care

Wendy L. Hunter, MD

July 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023

A teenage girl was found alone, having a seizure on a bench outside our clinic's front door. She had never been inside our clinic, but it was our fault she was seizing. The office manager from the dentist's office upstairs…

A teenage girl was found alone, having a seizure on a bench outside our clinic’s front door. She had never been inside our clinic, but it was our fault she was seizing.

The office manager from the dentist’s office upstairs found the girl as she returned from lunch. Not knowing what to do, she opened our clinic door and called for help. Our front office staff summoned the doctors from our …

Medical education

The surprising impact of medical students on patients

Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH

July 25, 2023Jul 25, 2023

There are a few clinical scenarios that stand out to me from my undergraduate medical education. I completed a combined MD/MPH program, and I remember coming back from the year of public health, inserted between years two and three of medical school, feeling rusty and often in the way. One conversation I’ll always remember is one I overheard between an attending on my family medicine rotation (my first rotation of …

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Closing the empathy gap in health care [PODCAST]

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July 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023

Nicole Rochester is a pediatrician and advocate for improving the doctor-patient relationship. She shares her personal experiences and discusses the importance of intentional human connection in clinical encounters. We delve into the root causes of the empathy gap, including bias…

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