Best The Cribsiders Podcasts (2025)

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S6 Ep142: Handle With Care: Firearm Safety in the Pediatric Population 54:21

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Firearm Injuries have a significant impact on the wellbeing of our pediatric population, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Come and join us with our guest, Dr. Noé Romo for an insightful conversation regarding firearm safety in the inpatient and outpatient setting. In this episode, you will learn how to provide non-judgemental and seamless an…

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S6 Ep141: Cerebral Palsy from Birth to Adolescence - Some CPs (Clinical Pearls) for CP 1:19:37

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Brace yourself! This week, we’re learning about cerebral palsy from Dr. Matthew MacCarthy, who is both a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist at Prisma Health in South Carolina AND a person with cerebral palsy. We’re talking NICU, Botox, and puberty, so get ready to stretch your knowledge with a thoughtful approach to CP…

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S6 Ep140: Acute Recurrent & Chronic Pancreatitis - When Belly Pain Persists 41:52

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Join us for part 2 of our informative discussion with Dr. David Vitale, a pediatric pancreatologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this episode, we dive deep into acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, distinguishing the two, and exploring the causes, genetic predispositions, and available treatments. Whether you're a budding pancreatolog…

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S6 Ep139: Behind the Bellyache: Acute Pancreatitis 1:11:39

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Do you develop acute belly pain when you think about pancreatitis? Grab your antiemetics and analgesics and stave off the belly pain for this inflammatory discussion! In this episode, we sit down with our expert pancreatologist, Dr. David Vitale, to discuss all things acute pediatric pancreatitis. He takes us through the causes, pathophysiology and…

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S6 Ep138: Hospice 1:00:08

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Join us to learn from our expert guest Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz about the difference between palliative care and hospice, how to talk about death and dying, and what services home hospice can provide. Dr. MacDonell-Yilmaz is a pediatric palliative care attending and the director of a pediatric home hospice team.…

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S6 Ep137: Connecting the Cafe au Lait Dots: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 1:12:19

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Grab a cafe au lait and settle in for a nerve-rackingly good conversation with Dr. Carlos Prada, Pediatric Genetics specialist at Northwestern University’s Lurie Children’s Hospital. Dr. Prada walks us through the most common presentations of NF1, the recently updated diagnostic criteria, and important follow-up screening exams and treatment option…

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S6 Ep136: Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella: The Throwback Party Nobody Wanted 1:07:11

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Are you missing cases of measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella in your clinical practice without even knowing it? With declining vaccine rates, it is more important than ever to spot vaccine-preventable illnesses, diseases you may have only ever seen on board questions! Dr. Walter Dehority, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the Monroe Car…

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S6 Ep135: GPT: Great Pediatric Tools! Harnessing the Power of AI in Pediatric Medicine 1:05:20

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In this episode of The Cribsiders, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM’s), and its implications for pediatric medicine. Our informatics expert and pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Tristan Nichols, discusses the current applications of AI in clinical practice on the ward, ethical considerations, a…

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S6 Ep134: Tiny Tissues, Big Troubles: Navigating Allergies in Kids 1:16:15

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Join us for an insightful conversation with board-certified allergist Dr. Jessica MacDougall (OHSU). In this episode, we dive deep into the world of seasonal, food, and drug allergies. Learn when you can diagnose and treat seasonal allergies, which foods to introduce early, and how to manage the common but confusing amoxicillin rash. Plus, discover…

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S6 Ep133: Cleft Lip & Palate 1:10:09

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Is there a large cleft in your knowledge of craniofacial anomalies? Dr. Matthew Blessing (Seattle Children's) joins us to break down this common condition, treatment strategies, and palate-able pearls for the PCP.By The Cribsiders

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S6 Ep132: Puberty, Short Stature & Hypothyroidism: Rapid Review (FFTC) 48:18

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It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Today, we’re taking a look back at three of our prior episodes with a focus on pediatric endocrine disorders - #56 Puberty, #70 Short Stature, and #78 Hypothyroidism.By The Cribsiders

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S6 Ep131: New Kids on the Block: Special Care Nursery 59:19

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Dr. Colleen Brennan, academic neonatologist at Washington University and director of neonatal outreach, walks us through the first few hours of a baby’s life when things don’t go as planned! She covers critical topics like recognizing respiratory distress and apnea in a neonate, practical tips for corrective steps in newborn resuscitation, how low …

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S6 Ep130: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 2) 37:26

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Don’t let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat (Pittsburgh) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insightsBy The Cribsiders

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S6 Ep129: It’s a Bundle: Pediatric Sepsis and the New Phoenix Criteria (Part 1) 1:02:25

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Don't let sepsis leave you feeling septic! Tune in to our next PedsCrit Podcast collaboration episode with Dr. Chris Horvat (Pittsburgh) as we diagnose the mysteries of pediatric sepsis, decode the Phoenix criteria, and treat you to a bundle of insights.By The Cribsiders

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S6 Ep128: Hearts on Fire - Myocarditis 54:18

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Does thinking about myocarditis make your chest hurt? In this episode, we have a fantastic heart-to-heart with Dr. Jessica Laks (Heart Failure and Transplant at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital). Together, we dive into the complexities of myocarditis - how to recognize the signs, how to triage patients, and what tests to order. Sit back, relax…

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S6 Ep127: Holy Smokes! Learning the Basics and Beyond of Opioid Use Disorder in Teens 59:50

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Every week, the equivalent of a high-school classroom’s worth of students (an average of 22 adolescents) dies of drug overdoses in the United States. Join us and expert guest Dr. Scott Hadland (Mass General for Children, Harvard Medical School) as we explore Opioid Use Disorder, a rapidly evolving disease affecting our youth. Dr. Hadland provides a…

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S6 Ep126: Understanding the Extra Chromosome: Trisomy 21 1:00:20

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Taking care of patients with Down Syndrome requires a careful and multidisciplinary approach. Come and join us with our wonderful guest, Dr. Hannah Keppler, as we go over everything you need to know about managing patients with Down Syndrome in a primary care setting. In this episode, we go over what to look out for during an initial newborn evalua…

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S6 Ep125: AAP Conference Recap with Pediatrics On Call 39:26

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Crossover Round 2! The Cribsiders reunite Pediatrics On Call hosts, Dr. David Hill and Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, to recap the AAP 2024 conference plenaries. Join us as we discuss pediatricians as heroes, the importance of early literacy, how to approach social media and youth mental health, congenital syphilis, and health policies.…

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S6 Ep124: AAP Conference Recap 2024 1:06:31

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Get ready for an influx of practice-changing pearls as the Cribsiders team shares what we learned at the AAP 2024 conference in Orlando, FL. Learn how to diagnose and manage GERD, common gynecologic disorders, murmurs, and hypertriglyceridemia. Find out what’s new in the newborn nursery and how to counsel on marijuana use.…

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S6 Ep123: Taking the Lid off POTS - Unpacking Pediatric Dysautonomia 1:15:24

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Does the thought of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome make your heart race? Dr. Kelsey Klaas (Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic) teaches us how to walk with patients and families through a POTS diagnosis. We master the art of orthostatic vitals, learn about the importance of teamwork in POTS management strategies, and touch on the stigma a…

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S6 Ep122: Newborn Interventions - Addressing Concerns with Facts and Finesse 1:01:44

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Join us for our latest episode - a conversation on newborn care essentials that can sometimes become a tricky topic: the hepatitis B vaccine and vitamin K injection. With the expertise of Dr. Ha Nguyen, we’ll explore why these tiny treatments pack a big punch, and how you can ease parental fears with facts. We’ll break down the concerns so you can …

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S6 Ep121: Straightening It All Out: Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries and the PECARN Clinical Decision Rule 1:10:04

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Join this fantastic conversation with Dr. Julie Leonard (Nationwide Children’s) and Dr. Dan Corwin (CHOP) about the management of pediatric cervical spine injuries. This duo teaches us about the new PECARN clinical decision rule for cervical spine injuries as well as key pearls on physical exam and imaging in pediatric patients with blunt trauma.…

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S6 Ep120: Muscular Dystrophy - From Diagnosis to Hope for a Cure 1:10:01

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Join us for a fantastic conversation with an expert in the field of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Kevin Flanigan. Dr. Flanigan is the director of the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospitals, which developed the first FDA-approved gene therapy to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He teaches us when to include muscular dystrophy in…

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S6 Ep119: Epstein Barr Virus - A MONO-lithic Overview 1:02:35

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Join us and expert guest Dr. IJ Anosike (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) to dissect the complexities of diagnosing and managing Epstein-Barr virus! From sneaky symptoms to tricky tests, Dr. Anosike provides insight on identifying and tackling this troublesome virus. Don't miss this infectiously enlightening episode!…

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S6 Ep118: Even MORE Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S: Hyperkalemia in CKD 38:48

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PART 2. In our last episode, we discussed hyperkalemia management in an otherwise renally healthy patient. But what if your patient has chronic kidney disease? Are they okay if their potassium has been 5.9 for a long time? How does our management change? Nephrologist Dr. Jordan Symons returns to offer his advice on outpatient and inpatient manageme…

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S6 Ep117: This Lab is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S: Hyperkalemia in the Acute Setting 1:06:25

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We’ve all been there - you’re woken up by a critical page and a bright red potassium number blares at you from the computer screen. How do you make sense of the number? What does it mean for a potassium to be hemolyzed? And what are the steps to treating it? Dr. Jordan Symons (Seattle), walks us through all this and more as we learn all about hyper…

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S6 Ep116: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 55:18

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In this episode, pediatric nephrologist Dr. Myda Khalid (Indiana) teaches us about hemolytic uremic syndrome. Join us as we learn about the clinical manifestations of HUS, different methods for stool testing, and the role of interventions including fluids, transfusions, and renal replacement therapy.…

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S6 Ep115: Pneumonia, Cystic Fibrosis & Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Rapid Review (FFTC) 41:47

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Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #1 (AND #100) Cystic Fibrosis, #11 Pneumonia, and #104 Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.By The Cribsiders

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S6 Ep114: Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis - A Deep Conversation About Thrombosis in the Brain 1:02:57

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A cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) is a blood clot in the venous system of the brain that can result in headache, emesis, double vision, and even coma. Listen to this episode to hear more from Dr. Lauren Beslow about the key risk factors for CSVT, important findings on physical exam that suggest CSVT, and the best imaging to diagnose a CSVT …

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S6 Ep113: In Too Deep - Water Safety and Drowning 52:28

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Grab your goggles and U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket as we plunge deep into another great episode! Our special guest, Dr. Mercedes Blackstone, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, makes a SPLASH in this episode on water safety, prevention of drowning, and management of the child who drowned. We learn who’s at risk for drowning, what hap…

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S5 Ep112: The Re(n)al Truth Behind Proteinuria 1:07:04

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U-r-ine for another urine episode, this time on proteinuria! We join the Kidney Chronicles Podcast, hosted by Drs. Emily Zangla and Annie Kouri, to discuss all scenarios proteinuria. They teach us about proteinuria in CKD, proteinuria in UTI, nephrotic range proteinuria, and why we should be ordering the urine protein to creatinine ratio!…

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S5 Ep111: Why Can’t Your Patient Breathe? An Exam-Driven Approach to Pediatric Respiratory Failure 57:04

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Respiratory failure is one of the scariest presentations in the clinic, ED, and hospital. How do you generate a differential and plan for the child who cannot breath? Pulmonologists Dr. Powell and Dr. Wyatt describe how we can use our physical exam and an anatomic approach as a framework for diagnosis and initial management of respiratory failure i…

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S5 Ep110: Don’t Sugarcoat It - Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes 1:08:41

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Grab your Metformin and settle in for a sweet conversation as we chat with Dr. Nancy Crimmins, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Crimmins tells us about when to screen for type 2 diabetes, how to diagnose and our go-to treatment options. She won’t sugarcoat it!By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep109: Cold Chill-dren! What to do with the Hypothermic Infant 51:35

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All is not frost, we’re back to talk through the Hypothermic Infant with Dr. Sriram Ramgopal (Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Lurie Children’s Hospital). How do we know if the baby is septic or is just two blankets short of euthermia? Dr. Ramgopal walks us through the latest research, a differential diagnosis, who needs an infectious workup, and how …

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S5 Ep108: Restrictive Eating Disorders - From Assessment to Recovery 1:12:04

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Eating disorders are among the most challenging and consequential mental health diagnoses in pediatric medicine. Join us and Dr. Abigail Donaldson, Medical Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, as we tackle the complexities of anorexia nervosa and other restrictive eating disorders from a clinical perspective. Tune…

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S5 Ep107: Burning Up! Caring for Pediatric Burn Patients 1:05:28

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Extinguish any fears you have about pediatric burns with our great guest, Dr. Tam Pham. Dr. Pham is a board-certified surgeon and Director of the University of Washington Medicine Regional Burn Center and a Professor of surgery at UW. In our episode we cover: burn classification and triage, first aid of burns, and care for burns in different clinic…

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S5 Ep106: Parenting for the Pediatrician Part 2: Discipline and Limit Setting 1:00:01

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Unlock prescriptions for parenting success in this episode as we delve into tips to address behavior concerns! Join us and expert guest Dr. Nakiya Showell (@NShowell) as we discuss unique challenges and opportunities for addressing everything from the 'terrible twos' to teenage tumult. Tune in to learn parenting pearls tailored for the pediatric pr…

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S5: Call for Producers! 0:59

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Would you like to be a part of The Cribsiders? We’d love to have you! As we’re expanding, we’re looking to add to our production team. If you’re interested, please write to us at [email protected] with a paragraph detailing why you would like to be on the show and a pilot script. The script should be a clinical vignette with approximately 10 …

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S5 Ep105: Reflux, Celiac, & Constipation: Rapid Review (Fables from the Cribside!) 40:31

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Recap and review the top pearls from episodes #66 Constipation, #75 Reflux, & #89 Celiac with a few members of our production team! It’s Fables from the Cribside! (FFTC), our series providing a rapid review of recent Cribsiders episodes for your spaced learning.By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep104: Snoring is Never Boring: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1:07:35

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You won’t want to sleep through this eye opening review of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea with our guest, Dr. Ignacio Tapia. He is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Batchelor professor of Cystic Fibrosis and Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Miami.He is board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology an…

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S5 Ep103: Tick-Talk: A Deet-ailed Look at Tick-Borne Illnesses. 56:27

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Dr. Buddy Creech of Vanderbilt teaches us the core signs and symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, the importance of geographic variation in making a diagnosis, why doxycycline is the drug of choice for treatment, and not just what but also why we see lab abnormalities in Ehrlichiosis.By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep102: RSV Immunizations 53:10

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The Curbsiders and Cribsiders are back with a very special Med-Peds collaboration on RSV immunizations! Dr. Buddy Creech, Pediatric Infectious Disease at Vanderbilt, walks us through these breakthrough “vaccines" for both adults and kids. He teaches us about their mechanisms of action, eligibility criteria, and why it’s been so challenging to find …

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S5 Ep101: Tiny Patients, Big Planet: Pediatric Prescriptions for a Changing Climate 53:56

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Join us on this eye-opening episode as we explore the predicament of pediatric health in the face of a changing climate. From global changes to the impacts on tiny bodies, we'll delve into the health effects of climate change and opportunities to mitigate its impact. Get ready for a 'temperature checkup' on our planet and discover how we can create…

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100: Cystic Fibrosis - Meet Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Ivacaftor 1:11:50

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Check out this milestone episode as we return to Cystic Fibrosis from a more pediatric perspective! Don’t sweat it as Dr. Ina St. Onge returns to walk us through newborn screening, early clinic visits, and the nuances of CFTR modulator therapy.By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep99: Parenting for the Pediatrician Part 1: Infant Sleep, Picky Eating, & Potty Training 1:05:57

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Get ready for a Nap-tastic episode that will feed your parenting knowledge and potty humor! Join us and expert guest Dr. Tanya Altmann (@DrTanyaAltmann) as we unravel the secrets of infant sleep, tackle the picky eating habits of little ones, and flush out the best tips for stress-free potty training. It's a diaper-changing experience you won't wan…

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S5 Ep98: Rapid Responses - What Can the PICU Do For You? (Part 2) 35:12

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Rapid heart rate at a rapid response? Not to worry, this collaboration with PedsCrit will give you the confidence you need to take step right in. Join Dr. Nada Mallick as she takes us through Part 2 of our Rapid Response Series, highlighting calls for tachycardia in high risk patients!By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep97: Rapid Responses - What Can the PICU Do For You? (Part 1) 1:00:27

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Rapid heart rate at a rapid response? Not to worry, this collaboration with PedsCrit will give you the confidence you need to take step right in. Join Dr. Nada Mallick as she takes us through Part 1 of our Rapid Response Series, highlighting calls for both respiratory distress and hypotension!By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep96: Saltshakers and Stethoscopes: A Practical Approach to Hyponatremia 1:10:56

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Renowned pediatric nephrologist, Michelle Starr, returns to the podcast to help unravel and simplify the approach to pediatric hyponatremia, providing valuable insights into diagnosis and treatment strategies. Tune in to elevate your salt game to the next level!By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep95: Acne – Don’t Break Out! 1:04:03

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Don’t “break out” from the stress of treating acne! In this episode, pediatric dermatologist Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell teaches us about the age distribution of acne, practical lifestyle tips to give patients, and how to step up therapy like a pro.By The Cribsiders

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S5 Ep94: Overuse Injuries Part 2 - The Shoulder Bone’s Connected to the Arm Bone! 1:12:21

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Little league shoulder and gymnast’s wrist are extremely common diagnoses that can profoundly impact your patient’s training. Tune into this episode as Dr. Conde makes a comeback to walk us through the proper diagnosis and treatment of these overuse injuries.By The Cribsiders