Dr. Hannah Wunsch gives a deep dive into the public health issue of polio, including its history and resurgence worldwide. She explores how the disease still affects children today, available treatment options, and preventive measures to ensure your family stays safe. On World Polio Day, it’s vital for parents to stay informed by understand the ongoing threat of this virus and the importance of vaccinations for your child's health and community safety.
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Dr. Lauren Webb explains to parents the topic of temper tantrums. She breaks down the underlying causes, including the triggers for these emotional outbursts in children. She helps adults understand and manage these episodes in their kids more effectively; from frustrations and anxiety to developmental challenges. She provides practical tips for guardians on how to navigate this challenging stage of child development.
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Dr. Mollie R. Freedman-Weiss explains the intricacies and advantages of pediatric robotic surgery. She highlights this cutting-edge technology, which offers better precision and faster recovery times for our youngest patients. Discover how the advancement in treatment is reshaping surgical procedures for children and their caretakers.
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu discusses the rising trends of anxiety and mental health disorders among teenagers. She highlights the practical and engaging strategies that parents can utilize to support their teens, enhance their emotional wellbeing, and create a nurturing environment in the face of today’s challenges. She reviews the impacts of social media and noticing the signs and symptoms that could impact a teen's mental health. She goes over her new workbook "Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health" which provides evidence-based solutions and practice exercises to help expand access to tools for families.
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Dr. Aimee Morrison highlights the importance of vulvar care for children and adolescents. She discusses the signs, symptoms, and normal changes associated with vaginal health through the life stages. She provides parents with guidance and reassurance to their daughters when it comes to this sensitive health topic. From basic hygiene tips to recognizing concerning changes, this is an essential guide for all parents seeking to support their children’s health.
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Dr. Brittany Sakhno gives an overview of what parents should know about identifying strep throat in their children. She reviews the common symptoms and complications related to streptococcal pharyngitis. She compares the distinguishing characteristics of the the bacterial infection versus other viral infections. She also provides important tips for parents on how to manage their kid's health effectively to prevent further infections from spreading due to strep throat.
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Dr. Corinne Catarozoli highlights the Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program (PMHIP) at Weill Cornell Medicine. PMHIP integrates behavioral and mental health care into medical settings to improve the health and well-being of our patients and families. The program helps to promote early identification of behavioral health concerns, increase access to mental health services, and provide evidence-based prevention and intervention services within our medical clinics. Integrated mental health care programs have been shown to improve outcomes in children, improve treatment, and reduce parental stress.
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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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Drs. Jessica Scholl and Ericalyn Kasdorf give an overview of the services offered at the Fetal Care Center. They discuss the multidisciplinary coordinated care approach to high-risk complex pregnancies. The center also features an onsite level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), offering services for newborns in need of specialized care and staffed by highly trained neonatologists, surgeons, nurses, and nurse practitioners. They highlight the support available for families and how providers can refer to multiple services across the healthcare system.
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Michelle Mikhno, M.D. discusses developmental milestones for motor skills in children. She defines fine and gross motor skills and the age-appropriate milestones that parents should expect as their kids grow. While each child is different, there are general guidelines that she highlights which parents and pediatricians will follow to ensure healthy growth in children. She covers frequently asked questions that parents can discuss with their child's pediatrician. She also review the therapies available should parents have concerns for their child.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses what parents and patients should know about contraception. She discusses the birth control pill and other tried and true methods of contraceptive options. She reviews the importance of long-acting, reversible and effective forms of contraception that are currently available to patients. She also highlights the benefits of using contraception as reasonable reasons for menstrual regulation and suppression. She goes over the importance of prevention of sexually transmitted infections with the dual use of condoms and contraceptive options. She provides useful tips for engaging caregivers when discussing contraception and STI testing in teens. Lastly, she goes over the options available for emergency contraceptions.
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