28 JUN 2024 · On this debut episode of Evidence Based Charm: Guidelines with Courtney, we will journey through the pivotal decision points using the storyboard framework who, what, when, where, why, and how regarding periorbital infections. Periorbital infections are predominantly pediatric-centric disease. This collection of diseases has a myriad of etiological considerations that will begin the patient's story towards investigation and ultimately treatment. Intrigues and hidden antagonists will lurk so keen clinical senses will serve us best. Our expert guest, Dr. Nadia Maccabee-Ryaboy, will narrate and guide our journey to knowledge around periorbital infections.  View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-eye-see-problem-6-28-24/

14 JUN 2024 · On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, we are focusing on the “I” of LGBTQIA, which is the intersex community. It is estimated that about 2% of people worldwide have intersex traits and that there are around 40 different ways that people can express intersex traits or come to identify as intersex. Our guest Ly Baumgardt (it/he/they) is the intersex coordinator at TIGERRS and shares their expertise on how health care teams can best care for intersex patients. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-understanding-intersex-identities-6-14-24/

31 MAY 2024 · For many families, the idea of their child going under general anesthetic can be frightening and a time of deep uncertainty.  During these times, family often turn to their trusted Primary care providers for advice and counselling.In first installment of “Specialty Spotlight with Siva,” we welcome Dr. Megan Clinton.  Dr. Clinton, is a renowned pediatric anesthesiologist, who will help us break down the complexities of pediatric anesthesia, addressing common concerns, best practices, and the latest advancements in the field. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or seeking practical tips for your practice, this episode promises to provide valuable insights and clarity. Tune in and let's demystify pediatric anesthesia together. View the transcript here:  https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-specialty-spotlight-siva-demystifying-pediatric-anesthesia-5-31-23/

17 MAY 2024 · Death from suicide amongst older kids and teens surpasses those from major medical illnesses like heart disease and cancer and has only been increasing worldwide over the past 20 years. As pediatricians, we play a pivotal role in early detection and prevention of suicidality. Recently the AAP has recommended screening adolescents at every health encounter, providing a safety net for intervention even when knee pain or acne are the chief complaints. But when a flag is positive, what do we do as pediatricians? We weren’t trained for this! In this week's episode we hope to instill tools to help decide who needs emergency support, who can go home, and how to safety plan in a busy clinic setting. View the transcript here:  https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-crack-case-safety-planning-suicidality-5-17-23/

3 MAY 2024 · Joining together with patients and families in pediatrics can present challenges, particularly when it involves convincing adolescents to follow medical recommendations. There are times when less than ideal compliance to a care plan is undertaken. This can leave clinicians in a confusing situation where they may not know what to do; where they are unsure how to do good for the patient and respect the adolescent's assent and dissent. This can lead us to having to consider a "least worst" option or path forward. On this episode we will talk to clinical ethicist Joel Wu who will talk about the ethical considerations around a "harm reduction" approach to these clinical situations. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-ethics-harm-reduction-pediatrics-5-3-23/

19 APR 2024 · On our return episode, Dr. A. Kade Goepferd interviews all of the new hosts for this season of Talking Pediatrics.  View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-meet-hosts-4-19-23/

1 DEC 2023 · What does it mean to have a deficit perspective vs. an asset perspective? How do we move from incremental to transformational change when it comes to equity? McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen joins guest host James Burroughs for a conversation on these topics and more – including Allen’s one wish for our community. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-equity-actions-grantmaking-changemaking-mcknight-foundations-new-vision-12-1-23/

17 NOV 2023 · All pediatricians have encountered patients lost to follow up where, when finally presenting for well care, reviewing growth and development can be a jarring experience. Certainly social determinants factor in strongly as to why gaps exist and with limited data points and at times periods of different guardianship, putting the pieces together can be even more challenging. We review such a case today in which linear growth velocity in particular has noticeably dipped, touching on broader topics of short stature and how to interpret drifting height percentiles. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-crack-case-faltering-growth-toddler-lost-follow-11-17-23/

3 NOV 2023 · Each year in the United States, RSV leads to approximately 2.1 million outpatient visits among children younger than 5 and up to 80,000 hospitalizations. Coming off of a particular brutal RSV season last year, many of us in pediatrics are feeling wary heading into this winter, however, hope is on the horizon as a new RSV vaccine hit the market this fall. Join our conversation with pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Brian Carroll to help you get your practice and your patients ready for RSV season. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-ready-rsv-11-3-23/

20 OCT 2023 · Join us this week on Talking Pediatrics as Adriene Thornton, Health Equity Manager, and Dr. Christa-Marie Singleton discuss the various ways clinicians can engage and positively impact health disparities inside and outside of the clinical setting. Dr. Singleton is the senior medical advisor in CDC's Office of the Associate Director for Policy and Strategy, Office of Health System Collaboration. View the transcript here: https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-health-equity-actions-role-clinician-bridging-gap-health-disparities-10-20-23/