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Charting Pediatrics: Our Pediatric Podcast
Charting Pediatrics is a weekly podcast for pediatric healthcare providers. In this series, multidisciplinary specialists from Children’s Hospital Colorado examine the latest treatments for the most common complaints in pediatric medicine. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts and Google Play.
We are now in our second season, where our experts examine pediatric patient cases, clinical innovations and the nuanced art of pediatric medicine. Let us know if you have an idea for a future episode of Charting Pediatrics.
Meet our hosts
David Brumbaugh, MD, is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado and a pediatric gastroenterologist. Dr. Brumbaugh's philosophy is to engage families and their pediatricians in establishing goals of care, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.
Alison Brent, MD, is the Medical Director of Children's Colorado's System of Care. Dr. Brent is interested in process and system improvement, as well as the integration and implementation of clinical care guidelines in the PCP office.
Dan Nicklas, MD, is a pediatrician clinician and educator, practicing at Children's Colorado with a focus on primary care. Dr. Nicklas is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and involved in graduate and undergraduate medical education and research.
Contact our hosts with any questions, or to suggest a future topic.
Listen to our most recent episodes
Measles in Children (S2: E30)
Learn about measles presentation, symptoms, vaccinations and more.
Toxicity & the Most Common Pediatric Overdoses (S2:E29)
Exploring the most common overdose causes in children and prevention tactics.
Overcoming HPV Vaccination Hesitancy (S2:E28)
On this episode of the podcast Charting Pediatrics, we discuss low HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and overcoming vaccination hesitancy in parents.
Food Allergy Immunotherapy and Pediatric Patients (S2:E27)
On this episode of the podcast Charting Pediatrics, we discuss emerging research in immune desensitization and other advances in food allergy therapy.
Managing Congenital Heart Disease in Young Adults (S2:E26)
Ongoing management of congenital heart disease in children and young adults.
Find all episodes below
A Case Study on Laryngomalacia in Infants and Children (S2:E11)
We discuss laryngomalacia causes, designing a long-term management plan for the patient and more on this episode.
A Case Study: Repeat Concussions in Teenagers and Sports Retirement Considerations (S2:E25)
Listen to tips on the issue of repeat concussion and care approaches for young athletes and their families.
Abnormal Head Growth and Shapes in Children (S2:E18)
Listen to Todd Hankinson, MD, as he discusses abnormal pediatric head growth and shape, treatment options and outcomes.
Acute Scrotum Pain Management in Children (S1:E8)
Discussing acute scrotum indications and how to refer and support patients.
Acute Seizure Management in Children (S1:E9)
Exploring seizure management in children from basic safety to rescue medications.
Addiction Prevention in Primary Care (S2:E15)
Listen in to better understand addiction prevention and opioid practices for children and teens.
ADHD Medication Management (S1:E15)
Our experts explore ADHD assessment and medication management.
Alleviating Seasonal Allergies in Children (S1:E1)
A discussion about treating seasonal allergy symptoms.
An Integrative Approach to Pediatric Medicine (S2:E22)
Practical tips for incorporating an integrative care approach in your practice.
Approaching Concussions in Children's Primary Care (S1:E2)
Exploring concussions in children and the latest treatment options.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children (S1:E27)
Learn about the signs and symptoms of autism in children.
Back Pain Management in Pediatrics (S1:E11)
Discussing pack pain management in children and how back pain relates to scoliosis.
Breastfeeding Management and Support for Nursing Moms (S1:E10)
Discussing breastfeeding challenges and support for nursing mothers.
Care for Young Adolescent Mothers (S2:E16)
Hana Smith, MD, and Amy Emher, PsyD, discuss caring for the unique needs of young mothers in your pediatric practice.
Caring for Adolescents with Down Syndrome (S2:E4)
Learn about primary care for kids and adolescents with Down syndrome from Fran Hickey, MD.
CAR-T Cellular Therapy for the Treatment of Leukemia (S1:E33)
Terry Fry, MD, discusses cell therapy, side effects and more for the treatment of pediatric leukemia.
Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect (S2:E10)
Learn how to approach the delicate topic of child sexual abuse and neglect from our experts.
Common Pediatric Sleep Disorders in Children and Teens (S1:E30)
Learn about common pediatric sleep disorders in children and teens.
Critical Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates (S2:E21)
Listen in on this episode of the podcast Charting Pediatrics to learn more about critical congenital heart disease in newborns from our cardiology experts.
Diagnosing Heart Arrhythmias in Children (S1:E5)
Exploring characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias in children.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Cysts (S2:E19)
Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cysts in kids in this episode of Charting Pediatrics.
Diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in Children (S2:E12)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) diagnosis and management discussion from our pediatric rheumatology and nephrology experts.
Discussing Firearm Safety in Primary Care Office (S2:E1)
Learn how to have a conversation with children and their families regarding firearm safety in the home.
Fidget Spinner and Other Ingested Foreign Objects (S1:E7)
A discussion of common foreign objects that children might ingest.
Food Allergies: Diagnosis and Hot Topics (S1:E16)
A discussion of the hot topics in food-related allergies.
Food Allergy Immunotherapy and Pediatric Patients (S2:E27)
On this episode of the podcast Charting Pediatrics, we discuss emerging research in immune desensitization and other advances in food allergy therapy.
Hip Pain in Children: Diagnosis and Management (S1:E28)
Learn more about diagnosing and managing hip pain in pediatric patients.
Infant Feeding and Swallowing Problems (S2:E6)
In this episode of Charting Pediatrics, we explore feeding and swallowing problems in babies with Laura Pickler, MD, and Nancy Creskoff Maune.
International Adoption Medicine (S1:E18)
Experts discuss medical support for families adopting internationally.
Management of Headaches and Migraines in Children (S1:E14)
Advice on managing migraines and headaches in children.
Managing Atopic Eczema in Children (S2:E17)
Lori Prok, MD, and Julieann Tibbetts, PNP, discuss common presentations, causes and treatment of atopic eczema in kids.
Managing Congenital Heart Disease in Young Adults (S2:E26)
Ongoing management of congenital heart disease in children and young adults.
Marijuana as Medicine (S2:E14)
Learn about the current state of medical marijuana in pediatric medicine.
Measles in Children (S2: E30)
Learn about measles presentation, symptoms, vaccinations and more.
Neck Mass Diagnosis and Management for Pediatricians (S1:E31)
Learn about neck masses diagnosis and management in children from Melissa Scholes, MD.
Neonatal Jaundice and Bilirubin Levels in Newborns (S1:E21)
Exploring risk factors, patient-centered care and more relating to neonatal jaundice.
Nocturnal Enuresis and Bedwetting (S1:E32)
Tips for the treatment and management of nocturnal enuresis and involuntary urination in kids.
Noisy Breathing in Pediatric Patients (S1:E20)
A discussion of the causes, presentations and treatments of noisy breathing in children.
Non-IgE Mediated Food Allergies in Children (S1:E17)
Discussing non-IgE related food allergies.
Overcoming HPV Vaccination Hesitancy (S2:E28)
On this episode of the podcast Charting Pediatrics, we discuss low HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and overcoming vaccination hesitancy in parents.
Pain Management in Children (S2:E24)
Discussing pain management in children from assessment to multimodal therapy.
Pediatric Asthma Management (S1:E3)
A discussion of asthma management and the most up-to-date treatments.
Pediatric Bariatric Surgery (S1:E22)
Listen in to a discussion on the available options for adolescent bariatric surgery with Thomas Inge, MD.
Pediatric Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Management (S1:E29)
Edwin Liu, MD, discusses celiac disease symptoms, diagnosis and more.
Physician Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program (S2:E2)
Learn about the MOC program and other quality improvement projects Children's Colorado participates in to deliver the best patient treatments.
Primary Care and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) (S2:E3)
Learn about prognosis and treatment in the primary care setting for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
Safe Sleep Tips for Babies (S2:E13)
Tips for helping new moms create a safe sleep environment, including SIDs prevention, co-sleeping and more.
School Anxiety and Refusal in Children (S1:E25)
School anxiety and refusal insights, advice and tools.
Scoliosis Diagnosis and Management (S2:E9)
Learn about the three primary types of scoliosis from Mark Erickson, MD.
STDs in Teens: Testing and Treatment (S2:E7)
Learn about preventing and treating sexually transmitted disease in teens.
Teen E-Cigarette Use and the Vaping Epidemic (S2:E23)
Learn more about e-cigarettes, teen vaping, and how to talk about the issue with patients and families.
Teen Reproductive Health (S1:E6)
Discussing teen reproductive health including contraception, STD screening and more.
Teen Suicide: Risk Factors, Screening and Prevention (S1:E24)
Listen in on our discussion of risk factors, screening and prevention of teen.
Telephone Triage in Pediatric Primary Care (S2:E8)
Learn about telephone triage in a pediatric setting from expert Bart Schmitt, MD.
Top 10 Most Common Pediatric Rheumatology Diagnoses (S1:E19)
Discussion of the 10 most common pediatric rheumatology diagnoses.
Toxicity & the Most Common Pediatric Overdoses (S2:E29)
Exploring the most common overdose causes in children and prevention tactics.
Transgender Medicine and Caring for Gender Diverse Patients (S2:E5)
Listen to pediatric experts discuss caring for transgender and gender nonconforming patients on this episode of Charting Pediatrics.
Treating Bronchiolitis in Children (S1:E23)
Monica Federico, MD, discusses classic bronchiolitis presentations and treatment in this episode.
Treatment and Diagnosis of Pediatric Trigger Thumb (S2:E20)
Sarah Sibbel, MD, Director of the Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Program, discusses pediatric trigger thumb diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment and Management of Constipation in Children (S1:E4)
A discussion of treatment and management of pediatric constipation.
Understanding Physician Burnout (S1:E26)
Learn how to reduce the stigma of physician burnout.
Vaccinations and Motivational Interviewing (S1:E12)
Exploring vaccine safety and motivational interviewing for talking to parents.
Vascular Malformations in Pediatric Primary Care (S1:E13)
A discussion of the most common pediatric vascular anomalies in primary care.