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Our guest this week is Romesh Rangathan! And his subgenre is… BRB Crying. Will Romesh deliver a beautiful and moving film pitch that makes Jimmy break down crying? Or will his idea be a fever dream of orangutans, ancient curses and having sex in front of animals? Listen in to find out! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube Channel. The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Kit Hall Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole Images supplied via Getty Images…

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Listen in as Katie Lockwood, MD, a primary care pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses hot topics in primary care with CHOP subject-matter-experts as they weigh in on issues affecting the daily practice of pediatricians. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

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Teplizumab (Tzield) and Type 1 Diabetes Prevention (Episode 195) 13:17

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Tzield or Teplizumab, is a CD3-directed monoclonal antibody to delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes in adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older. This is an important new treatment option because when diabetes is recognized in the early stages (Stage 2), there is an approved treatment that has been shown to delay the need for insulin by about 2-3 years. In this episode, Neha S. Patel, DO , who is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and an attending physician in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, teaches us what we need to know about Tzield and how patients can access it.…

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Secondary Trauma and Self Care with Dr. Jessi Gold (Episode 194) 42:02

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Jessi Gold, MD, MS , shares some of the lessons from her book, How Do You Feel: One doctor's search for humanity in medicine , including managing emotions, addressing burnout, and exploring self-identity. This episode feels like self-care! Learn the difference between secondary trauma, burnout, PTSD, and why healthcare workers are particularly at risk for experiencing trauma. Dr. Gold not only explores the current state of healthcare worker mental health but gives actionable ideas to help the helpers!…

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Medical Education on Social Media: Advice from Paul Tran, MD, of @alimentaryschool (Episode 193) 25:46

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Paul Tran, MD , a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical educator, empowers and encourages medical learners through his comedic online medical education, using the handle @alimentaryschool . Listen as we discuss how he got started, the anatomy of a post, and how to respond to online criticism. In addition, we hear about his viral posts and why he's always carrying a notebook.…

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Medication and Surgical Options for Metabolic and Bariatric Care of Adolescents (Episode 192) 21:49

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Two experts from the CHOP Bariatric Program , Joy Collins, MD , and Elizabeth Parks Prout, MD, MSCE , update us on the state of pediatric obesity, the current medication and surgical management options, and the outcomes of these interventions. The Adolescent Bariatric Program at CHOP is a unique collaboration between our Health and Well-being Clinic , surgeons at CHOP and HUP , clinical psychologists, a clinical dietician, a social worker, and a physical activity specialist. In this episode, Drs. Collins and Prout discuss the psychosocial impacts of bariatric surgery and their team-based, holistic approach to treating patients.…

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ADHD Treatment: How psychosocial interventions can be used with children and adolescents (Episode 191) 25:18

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An estimated 11.4% of US children are diagnosed with ADHD. In this episode, Thomas Power, PhD, ABPP , Director of the Center for Management of ADHD at CHOP, discusses a new Clinical Pathway for the Evaluation and Treatment of ADHD and how primary care providers can utilize and promote psychosocial interventions for ADHD. We discuss behavioral parent training, peer interventions, school supports, emotion regulation, and more, in this fascinating episode!…

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Vaccine-preventable Infections Review: Lessons learned from a viral social media post (Episode 190) 22:31

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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, Scott Krugman, MD, MS, FAAP , created a series of social media posts about vaccine-preventable infections. In this episode, he shares pearls from those posts so that we can learn more about these illnesses, which many practicing pediatric providers have never seen outside textbooks thanks to the success of vaccines. He also talks about how his social media posts were received online and why they were so popular.…

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Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment: Understanding short stature, treatment goals, and side effects (Episode 189) 33:30

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In this episode, we discuss the definition and work-up of short stature as well as treatment of growth hormone deficiency . Marissa Kilberg, MD, MSEd , an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes teaches us about who might qualify for growth hormone deficiency treatment, possible side effects, the logistics of treatment, and when treatment is not indicated. Dr. Kilberg offers primary care providers strategies about the work-up that can be done in primary care as well as management pearls for patients on growth hormone therapy.…

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Anaphylaxis: Definition, cases, and new treatment options for children with allergies (Episode 188) 20:59

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In this episode, Juhee Lee, MD , an attending physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at CHOP, discusses some of the nuanced ways anaphylaxis can present and reviews the diagnostic criteria for anaphylaxis. We use a few cases to apply the diagnostic criteria to real-world challenges and discuss how to manage patients with anaphylaxis in the outpatient setting. Dr. Lee teaches us about what's new in anaphylaxis treatment, including intranasal epinephrine, and when patients need to carry epinephrine auto-injectors. Lastly, we review the CHOP Clinical Pathway for the Evaluation/Treatment of Children with Anaphylaxis , which is a great resource.…

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Goat milk-based infant formula: niche formula or mainstream option? (Episode 187) 27:22

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Sine 2023, both the FDA and AAP have supported the use of goat milk-based infant formula, but awareness of this option still lags and many think of it as a niche product. Ari Brown, MD , a board-certified practicing pediatrician in Austin, Texas, the author of the best-selling Baby 411 book series, and Kabrita’s Chief Medical Advisor, teaches us more about why families would choose a goat milk-based formula and the safety data behind its use in the US. Dr. Brown also gives us a great review of all of components of formula and what we should be looking for in the ingredients. In this episode, we also discuss the risks of homemade infant formula, raw milk, and unregulated formula, and Dr. Brown shares her experience in working in both the formula industry and in her pediatric clinic.…

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Sports Participation for Athletes with Cardiac Disease: Lessons from the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic (Episode 186) 24:36

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In honor of American Heart Month, Jonathan Edelson, MD , an attending cardiologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Medical Director of the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic , talks with Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, about sports participation for athletes with cardiac disease. Dr. Edelson addresses the importance of physical activity for children with cardiac conditions and how exercise plans should be individualized based on a child’s cardiac condition so that they can meet their exercise goals safely. Learn about the unique CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic and how they guide athletes and may coordinate care with cardiologists and primary care providers. #HeartMonth @HeartCare4Kids #Cardiology2025 #CHOPHeartWarrior #SportsCardiology…

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Asthma Inhaler Management: Education, insurance coverage, & troubleshooting pediatric issues (Episode 185) 23:48

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70-80% of patients do not use their asthma inhaler properly and use deteriorates over time. As Dr. Lockwood admits, many providers also don't know how to use some of the inhaler types out on the market and asthma medication shortages have led to prescribing challenges lately, so in this episode, Marcia Winston, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, AE-C , a nurse practitioner with the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, walks us through various inhaler types and troubleshoots management issues. We also discuss the implementation of the 2020 GINA guidelines SMART therapy recommendations , use of and cleaning aero chambers, and a poster guide to identify mystery inhalers !…

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Retinoblastoma- (Episode 184) 22:03

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Although relatively rare with 300 cases per year in the United States, we look for retinoblastoma at every well visit. Amish Shah, MD, PhD , a neuro-oncologist at CHOP, educates us on the epidemiology, presentation, management, and prognosis of retinoblastoma, as well as how partnership between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Wills Eye Hospital has improved outcomes for children.…

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Responding to In-Flight Emergencies: Is there a Doctor On-Board? (Episode 183) 21:39

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Become better prepared to respond to an emergency situation on an airplane through the experience of an emergency medicine physician at Nemours Children's Health, Steven Selbst, MD . In this episode, Dr. Selbst and Dr. Lockwood discuss why healthcare providers should respond to emergencies, the most common types of emergencies, what supplies are on board, and the resources available to responders.…

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Iron-deficiency Anemia (Episode 182) 31:40

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Iron plays a crucial role in many vital functions and in this episode, Char Witmer, MD , Clinical Director of Hematology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, gets us excited about hepcidin, ferritin, reticulocyte counts, and more! We discuss why premature infants are particularly vulnerable to iron-deficiency anemia, how to provide supplementation, dietary sources of iron, laboratory measurements of iron, and more in this fascinating episode on anemia.…

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Baby-led Weaning: A method to introduce solids and encourage self-feeding for infants (Episode 181) 32:19

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Have you ever seen a baby eating a chicken drumstick? Or gnawing on a whole strawberry or broccoli floret? Many healthcare providers may not have learned about baby-led weaning and therefore, may not teach parents about this method of introducing solids and teaching babies about self-feeding. In this episode, Dr. Katie Lockwood and Kary Rappaport, OTR/L, MS, SCFES, IBCLC , a senior feeding and swallowing specialist on the team at Solid Starts , discuss the differences between choking and gagging, serving sizes at different ages, feeding challenges, handling allergens, and more, just in time for Thanksgiving!…

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Social Media for Healthcare Professionals 26:50

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Healthcare professionals may use social media for a variety of purposes including developing a professional network, increasing personal awareness of news, listening to experts, and/or consulting colleagues. It can also be a tool to disseminate research, market practices, engage in health advocacy, and engage with professional organizations. Increasingly we are seeing health care professionals provide health information to the community and engage with patients on social media platforms. On this episode, Anjuli Gans, MD , a pediatrician at Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia , a CHOP Care Network primary care practice, who is known online for her site Resilient Rascals and its popular Instagram account of the same name with 141,000+ followers, discusses the rules of engagement, how to fight mis/dis-information, and why healthcare providers might want to create a social media account.…

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Epilepsy Surgery for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (Episode 179) 22:28

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Of the roughly 500,000 US children with epilepsy, 30% will continue to have seizures despite medication management. This seizure burden can have significant impacts on a child’s development, school performance, social life, sports participation, driving ability, mental health, and more. In this episode, we talk about surgical approaches to drug-resistant epilepsy and explore some of the newest advances in neurosurgery with Benjamin Kennedy, MD , an attending neurosurgeon and the Director of Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery in the Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.…

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Financial Planning Tips for Physicians (Episode 178) 24:37

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Financial planning is not often taught to physicians but is an important topic! In this episode, Sam Lewis, CFP®, ChFC®, MQFP®, Founder of SJL Financial, LLC, guides us through how we should think about life insurance, disability insurance, loan repayment, contract negotiations, savings accounts, wills, retirement, and more! While financial planning is an individual decision, this episode provides a general framework to start thinking about financial wellness.…

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Tethered Cord in Pediatrics (Episode 177) 23:43

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Gregory Heuer, MD, PhD , a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia neurosurgeon, explains tethered cord, including the embryologic development, diagnosis through imaging, clinical signs and symptoms, surgical approaches, and long-term prognosis. As a co-author of the CHOP Clinical Pathway on Tethered Cord Release , Dr. Heuer provides insight into what to expect after surgery, which is helpful to anyone involved in the care of patients with a tethered cord.…

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School Lunch Nutrition Updates with USDA FNS (Episode 176) 18:37

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In 2010, Congress passed the Hunger-Free Kids Act to help ensure that every American child has access to a balanced school lunch. This is important because many children rely on schools to meet a large portion of their daily nutritional needs. Parents and pediatricians should be aware that new rules will gradually place limits on added sugars and reduce sodium, among other changes. In this episode, we talk with Cindy Long, Deputy Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Service, about school meal standards and how they impact children. #schoollunch #nutrition #pediatrics…

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Twins (Episode 175) 30:37

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Twins account for 3% of live births in the US and are at risk of higher rates of fetal growth restriction, congenital anomalies, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, twin anemia polycythemia sequence, selective fetal growth restriction, and cord entanglement. In this episode, Michael Posencheg, MD , a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia neonatologist and father of twins talks to us about the care of #twins beyond the #NICU including developmental assessments, tandem feeding, safe sleep practices, and more.…

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Teen Communication: Learning language to build character, resilience, and relationships (Episode 174) 27:07

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Talking with teenagers can feel challenging, but in this episode, Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MSEd , an attending physician in the Division of Adolescent Medicine and the Co-Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shares lessons learned from his years of research and experience with adolescents. Dr. Ginsburg's approach to teen communication focuses on facilitating youth to develop their own solutions through a strengths-based approach. Listen to learn his communication framework and for more resources that will enhance how you communicate with teen patients.…

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Rabies (Episode 173) 15:35

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Contact with infected bats is the most common cause of human rabies deaths in the US, but dog rabies remains common worldwide. Learn about other wildlife that can carry rabies, post-exposure prophylaxis, high-risk hobbies and careers, and what rabies can teach us all. Andrew Steenhoff, MBBCh, DCH , attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at CHOP and Medical Director of CHOP's Global Health Center joins us in Episode 173 for a fascinating review of rabies in the US and globally, so we can all aim to prevent this disease in children.…

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Epilepsy and Teens: Counseling advice on managing epilepsy as an adolescent (Episode 172) 21:58

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According to the CDC, approximately 0.6% of children aged 0-17 have active epilepsy, so in a school of 1,000 students, this means 6 of them could have epilepsy. Adolescence is a time when patients have more autonomy in caring for their chronic disease and have changes in lifestyle factors, which could be risk factors for increased seizures. In this episode, Lawrence Fried, MD , a pediatric neurologist, and Zia Gajary, MD , a primary care pediatrician, help us understand how to counsel teen patients and their caregivers about managing epilepsy during adolescence, including topics such as driving, sports, contraception, drugs, college, and more! Their HRSA grant has enhanced teen epilepsy education at CHOP and they share their tips in this podcast episode.…

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Advocacy Curriculum in Pediatric Residency Education (Episode 171) 24:12

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) advocacy curriculum has a rich history of teaching pediatric residents how to incorporate being an advocate into their career as a pediatrician. Noreena Lewis, JD , the Co-Director of the Community Pediatrics and Advocacy Program (CPAP) , explains the various ways pediatricians can engage in advocacy, some of the biggest hurdles for resident advocates, strategies for engaging with communities and creating sustainable projects as a trainee, and examples of CHOP resident advocacy projects. Noreena recommends the CHOP Office of Community Impact as a great starting point for anyone interested in starting their advocacy journey! You can also read her article in Pediatrics (Feb 2024) entitled "A Qualitative Study of Resident Advocacy Work." This episode is such an inspiring conversation about an important topic for all pediatricians and medical educators!…

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Sickle Cell Gene Therapy (Episode 170) 19:57

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New research has led to the approval of sickle cell gene therapy and CHOP has played a big role in both the research and implementation of this innovative treatment. In this episode, Dr. Abraham Haimed , an attending in the Division of Hematology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, explains how a patient's own hematopoietic stem cells can be edited to block the expression or function of a certain gene and reactivate normal fetal hemoglobin to cure sickle cell disease. While this treatment happens outside the primary care world, it is important for general pediatricians to understand how this treatment works and what to look out for after a patient receives gene therapy.…

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An Antiracist Approach in Primary Care 24:14

1 year тому24:14

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A recent publication in Pediatrics by George Dalembert, MD, MSHP and Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP helps us learn more about how to use an antiracist approach to social care integration in primary care. In this episode, Drs. Dalembert and Vasan walk us through the recommendations made in their commentary with actionable steps for how we can all integrate social care interventions equitably into our practices. Learn about what the work that we are implementing at CHOP thanks to the Clinical Futures research and get inspiration for your own practice changes.…

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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): HIV Prevention for Adolescents 34:57

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As of 2020, 20% of new HIV diagnoses were among young people aged 13-24 years. Primary care pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of HIV through standard, non-stigmatizing sexual health and HIV prevention care, which is why we are talking about PrEP with Sarah Wood, MD, MSHP , and Zoe Gould, LCSW . Learn about the role of PrEP, administration, barriers to care, and ways to start integrating HIV screening and PrEP initiation into your practice.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 167-- Nutrition Advice for Premature Babies at Discharge from the NICU 25:18

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The CHOP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is working on enhancing communication of nutrition plans to primary care providers when infants are discharged. In this episode, Sarvin Ghavam, MD , an attending neonatologist and Kristina Spaide, MS, RD, CNSC, clinical nutrition manager, identify the unique nutritional needs of premature babies, common feeding concerns, and nutrition management pearls for the transition from NICU to home.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 166-- Marfan Syndrome 17:07

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How well do you know the stigmata of Marfan Syndrome, which are an important components of the pre-participation sports physical? Staci M. Kallish, DO , a clinical geneticist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reviews how the clinical diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome is made and tools that can be used in screening and diagnosis. Also, learn about the CHOP Cardiovascular Connective Tissue Disorders Clinic and how they can help in the evaluation and management of patients with connective tissue disorders.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 165-- Stuttering 18:03

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While many famous figures, including President Biden, have worked to decrease the stigma around stuttering, there are still significant psychosocial effects for many children who stutter. Joseph Donaher, PhD, CCC-SLP , a speech language pathologist at the Center for Childhood Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, teaches us about the natural history of stuttering, when to refer to a speech therapist or other clinician, and how we can help support the well-being of these children. This is an important listen for pediatricians, parents, and teachers!…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 164-- Medical Legal Partnerships in Primary Care 23:18

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How can lawyers and pediatricians work together to improve patient care? Osarugue Osah-Edoh and Andrew Yang, lawyers at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and in the CHOP Medical Legal Partnership , educate us on how lawyers embedded in the healthcare setting support patients and their families with critical legal needs.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 163-- Immune Dysregulation 19:53

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Inflammation, recurrent infections, fevers and rashes, and poor growth may all be ways that immune dysregulation presents in primary care patients. Edward Behrens, MD , Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the Dysregulated Immune Response Team (DIRT) and their innovative approach to immune dysregulation management. Using a multidisciplinary team, precision medicine, collaborative research, and care coordination, the DIRT program is improving care for patients with rare diseases.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 162-- Ankyloglossia 22:32

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Google searches for tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, have doubled in the past five years and the number of infants having frenotomies is also increasing. Helping us understand the tongue anatomy and sort out myths surrounding tongue ties is Adva Buzi, MD , an attending physician in the Division of Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Together, we discuss diagnosis, indications for referral, potential benefits/risk of frenotomy, and the myths surrounding ankyloglossia.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 161: Artificial Intelligence Use in Pediatrics 28:13

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How is artificial intelligence (AI) already being used in pediatrics and how will we use it in the future? In this episode, Bimal Desai, MD, MBI, FAAP and Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, FAAP explain not only how we use AI currently, such as using an ambient scribe, but also how we can use AI in the future, including augmented imaging. We explore the benefits of AI for patient outcomes, concerns about data privacy, and anticipatory guidance for our patients.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 160- Eating Disorders and Diet Culture 21:21

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Diet culture seems pervasive in our society and impacts our children and adolescents. In this episode, Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPEd , Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia discusses the influence of diet culture, signs of eating disorders, and ways to have a weight neutral approach with patients. Early identification of eating disorders has a huge impact on prognosis and primary care providers play a crucial role in this identification.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 159 - Clinician Well-being: The Buzz Around Burnout 15:49

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With their diverse work experience and unique skill sets, advanced practice providers (APPs) are able to contribute to not only the wellbeing of patients but also that of other providers. Bridget Sullivan Garmisa, MSN, MS, CRNP, RD, nurse practitioner at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares her perspective as an APP and gives insight into clinician well-being and burnout, including the varying degrees of burnout among different roles, driving factors like workplace inequality, as well as ways to spark joy in the workplace; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 158 - Magnesium: Pros and Cons of Supplementation 18:17

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As the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, magnesium is essential for regulating many bodily functions. But as a supplement — especially over the counter — it could do more harm than good. Neil Patel, PharmD, BCOP, Director of Retail and Specialty Pharmacy and Investigational Drug Service at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, reviews different formulations and potential contraindications, and shares dosing considerations and general guidelines for treating pediatric constipation and migraine management; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 157 - Counseling for Pre-Diabetes 18:58

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Unlike diabetes, the first line of treatment for prediabetes isn’t medication — but rather lifestyle modifications. Rachana D. Shah, MD, MsTR, Medical Director of the Healthy Weight Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reminds primary care physicians about therapeutic options, reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics’ most recent screening guidelines, highlights the risk factors of prediabetes plus how to manage it; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 156 - Lipid Screening 18:24

2 years тому18:24

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“To fast or not to fast?” When it comes to cholesterol screening, that is the question. Rachel Shustak, MD, and Jordy Martino, MSN, CRNP, an attending cardiologist and a nurse practitioner with the Lipid Heart Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, respectively, provide answers to that age-old question plus non-pharmacologic approaches proven to lower cholesterol levels; and more. By taking the ideal screening ages, lifestyle changes and diet recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and translating them into real, practical tips for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, they help to settle a longstanding debate among primary care physicians. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 155 - Vaccine Hesitancy 17:43

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If there’s one lesson the COVID pandemic taught us, it is that public health lives on a local level — and in order to learn from the community, we must listen to the individual. Angela K. Shen, ScD, MPH, Visiting Research Scientist at the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, addresses growing concerns over vaccines and how physicians can help not only ease the worries of parents but also rebuild trust amidst the spread of misinformation; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 154 - Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) 20:20

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For the first time, a preventative medicine is available to protect infants and high-risk toddlers from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, details the science behind the monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab (Beyfortus) and its importance, safety and efficacy, side effects, administration and proven benefits, such as a decrease in morbidity, as shown by clinical trials; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 153 - Fatal Poisonings 25:34

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It’s hard to call an opioid overdose an accident when it happens to a young child — at home and under supervision. Some fatal poisonings are deliberate or even malicious. But such is the opioid epidemic. Christopher E. Gaw, MD, MBE, assistant professor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, shares the latest findings from his recent study on fatal poisonings among young children. His findings include common themes, risk factors and demographic characteristics among victims; the shift from prescription to synthetic opioids; and as a result, how the emergency department has had to adapt to better counsel families on childproofing and preventing accidental ingestions; examples of community involvement and intervention; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 152 - Torticollis: 3 Types and Takeaways 16:08

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When thinking about physical therapy, babies may not necessarily come to mind. But in the case of congenital muscular torticollis patients, PT can have a profound impact on their motor development into early childhood. Meredith Caverow, PT, DPT, and Kristen Kouvel, PT, DPT, PCS, physical therapists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, offer primary care pediatricians the top three takeaways from their new clinical pathway: how to detect and distinguish between the three main types of torticollis, including common physical exam findings as well as anomalies to look out for, and why that distinction is important; when to consider referrals for further evaluation by a physical therapist and what parents can do with their child at home for an early as possible resolution. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2023 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.…

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Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 151 - Syphilis: Prevalence and Prevention 25:57

2 years тому25:57