Kids Health Cast
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National Infant Immunization Week
Kids Health Cast
04/22/24 • -1 min
Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance for young children during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). He gives an overview of the history of vaccine development and advocates for their safety and efficacy. He addresses common issues around hesitancy and misinformation, including dispelling links of vaccines to causes of autism. He also shares his personal connection and passion for childhood vaccinations after losing younger brother to complications due to RSV infection.
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Overview of Department of Pediatrics
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04/08/24 • -1 min
Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics. She shares how the department is committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and support for patients, cutting-edge research in child health, and educating the next generation of pediatricians and physician-scientists. She gives an overview of the twelve subspecialty divisions within the department that include dozens of programs, services, clinics and outpatient care sites across NYC. She discusses some of the latest developments in patient care including online scheduling and telemedicine options. She also highlights the affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital and the department's community outreach efforts across the NYC area.
06/17/24 • -1 min
This special episode comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. To further our understanding of youth mental health, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Dr. Francis Lee, who describes his groundbreaking research on the neurobiology of adolescent development. They discuss the processes underlying adolescent brain development, exploring why this critical period presents increased risk for anxiety disorders and depression, but also presents unique opportunities for effective treatments. Learn how impactful factors during critical periods of brain development effect resilience and psychological wellbeing, including social media use, early life adversity and more.
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Keeping Your Child's Heart Healthy
Kids Health Cast
01/29/24 • -1 min
Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy. She gives guidance around nutrition and exercise that the whole family can use to prevent cardiovascular diseases. She reviews the importance of overall health, including ways of managing obesity, addressing family history of heart conditions, and tips for moderation. She also goes over cardiac abnormalities and assessments of cardiac health that children can do with their pediatrician prior to participating in sport activities.
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Changes During Puberty
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01/16/24 • -1 min
Dr. Chandrika Sridharamurthy discusses what parents and patients should know about the changes that happen in puberty. She goes over the physical and emotional changes that can happen for boys and girls. She highlights how parents can support their children as they go through this expected transition into adulthood. She reviews the changes that can happen with well visits through the teenage years and how pediatricians can help support parents and patients through the process of aging.
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Preventing Choking Hazards
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01/02/24 • -1 min
Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children. She advises on ways to prevent obstruction in the windpipe, including avoiding common food items and objects that can cause choking. She gives tips on the introduction of solid foods and ways for safe digestion and swallowing. She shares guidance on what parents can do to prevent choking hazards and what to do if their child is gagging or coughing, including calling 911 for urgent medical emergencies.
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Bedwetting
Kids Health Cast
11/06/23 • -1 min
Denise Galan, C.P.N.P. discusses what parents should know about managing bedwetting. She goes over the factors that can lead to nocturnal enuresis like familial history. She also reviews how the common condition can be treated through behavioral modification and medication. She offers tips for caretakers in helping to manage the physical responses and emotions that their child may experience during the challenging time.
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Runny Nose (Rhinorrhea)
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10/23/23 • -1 min
Nicolina Wawrin, M.D. discuss causes and treatments for runny noses. She goes over the differences between virus and bacterial infections and cold vs covid. She gives advice on what parents should do if they notice mucus and when to contact their child's pediatrician. She also give guidance on what medications and treatments would be appropriate for children of various age groups.
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Over-The-Counter Medications for Children
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10/09/23 • -1 min
Nikhil Menon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for children. He reviews the different OTC medicines available and their uses for treating various illnesses. He gives his best advice on administering the correct dosages at the proper times for children of all ages. He also provides parents and caretakers guidance on of the more useful OTC medicines and remedies.
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Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)
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05/06/24 • -1 min
Christine Salvatore M.D. discusses what parents should know about the new universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). She discusses what parents should know about CMV in newborns. While there is no CMV vaccine currently available to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), she discusses the universal screening every baby for cCMV that's taking place in the country, including in New York State. She also shares precautions that adults can take to keep babies safe from the illness.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Kids Health Cast have?
Kids Health Cast currently has 115 episodes available.
What topics does Kids Health Cast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Kids Health Cast?
The episode title 'Changes During Puberty' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Kids Health Cast?
The average episode length on Kids Health Cast is 2 minutes.
How often are episodes of Kids Health Cast released?
Episodes of Kids Health Cast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Kids Health Cast?
The first episode of Kids Health Cast was released on Sep 3, 2019.
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