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TOPICS
Vaccines for Parents
Pertussis Outbreak—For Real?
Handwriting and Academic Success
Asthma and Infant Growth
Unfair Child Abuse Suspicions
Donated Breast Milk
Baby Cereal
Pain Tolerance
Sugar Cereal Solution
Self-Esteem

TOPICS
Food Presentation
Physical Activity Linked To Academic Performance
12 Ways To Get Fit in 2012
Back-Talking Teens
Alopecia Areata
Epi Pens, Fluoride, Potty Training, Growth Spurts
Strep Throat and Dogs

TOPIC
Breastfeeding

GUESTS
Dr Nehal Parikh
Neonatologist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Megan Harrison
Registered Nurse
Advanced Certified Lactation Consultant
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

TOPIC
Sickle Cell Anemia

GUEST
Dr Melissa Rhodes
Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

TOPICS
Noisy Toys and Hearing Risk
Unhealthy Food at Children’s Hospitals
In-Store Calorie Signs Influence Teens
FDA Releases New Warning on Infant Acetaminophen
Incidence of Basketball Injuries
Effect of Lace-Up Ankle Braces on Basketball Injury Rates
Effect of Increased Sleep on Basketball Performance

TOPICS
Dangerous Toys - Top 10 List
Daycare Boosts Immunity
Overuse of Antibiotics
Sugar Cereal
Pityriasis Rosea
Osteopathic Doctors
Toddler Scratching Behavior

TOPIC
Type I Diabetes

GUEST
Dr David Repaske
Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Genetics of Autism

GUEST
Dr Gail Herman
Center for Molecular and Human Genetics
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Tooth Care

GUEST
Dr Elizabeth Gosnell
Pediatric Dentist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

NEWS
Pox Pops
Sexting

GUEST
Melissa Metheney
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Section of Emergency Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

LISTENER QUESTIONS
Growth Charts
Dried Cherries
Night Terrors
Allergies

TOPIC
Self-Embedding

GUESTS
Dr William Shiels
Chief of Radiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr John Campo
Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Asthma

GUEST
Dr Karen McCoy
Chief of Pulmonary Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPICS
Anesthesia Linked to Learning Problems
Parents Ignore Car Seat Safety
Stop the Co-Sleeping Madness
Even Young Toddlers Understand Fairness
Recurrent UTIs and Chronic Kidney Disease
Teens Clueless on Fast Food Calories
Toddler Poop Concerns
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Vision Exams

TOPIC
Influenza
Flu Vaccine

GUEST
Dr Dennis Cunningham
Section of Infectious Diseases
Physician Director of Epidemiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Child Abuse

GUEST
Dr Jonathan Thackeray
Interim Medical Director
Center for Child and Family Advocacy
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPICS
Flu Vaccines Prevent Death
Child Abuse Rises with Economic Recession
Switch Kids to Low-Fat Milk
Parents Find It Difficult to Talk About Obesity
College Student Sleep Habits
Foreskin Care
Feeding Transitions
Toddler Temper Tantrums

TOPIC
Family Communication

GUEST
Dr Cynthia Gerhardt
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology
The Ohio State University
Principal Investigator, Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children's Hospital

NEWS AND LISTENERS
Sponge Bob
Pesticides
Window Dangers
Exercise
Breastfeeding and X-Rays
Coffee Drinking 2 year old
Deodorant Use in 5 year old
My 2 cents: HPV Vaccine

TOPIC
Gastroparesis

GUEST
Dr Hayat Mousa
Professor of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Anaphylaxis

GUEST
Dr Daniel Scherzer
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Concussions in Student Athletes

GUESTS
Dr Thomas Pommering
Chief of Sports Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Steevie Carzoo
Athletic Trainer
Nationwide Children's Hospital

LISTENER QUESTIONS
Food Mascots
Bug Spray
Hormones in Milk
Electromagnetic Radiation
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Potty Training

TOPIC
Factor V Leiden

GUEST
Dr Bryce Kerlin
Hematologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital

TOPIC
Cleft Lip and Palate

GUEST
Dr Richard Kirschner
Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director of the Cleft Lip and Palate Center
Nationwide Children's

TOPICS
Healthy Kid's Meals
Custody of Super-Obese Children
Hiding Vegetables in Food
Late Talkers
Dangers of Portable Pools
Social Networking and Kids
Proposed Circumcision Ban in San Francisco

TOPICS
Microsurgery
Hand Injuries
Brachial Plexus
Facial Re-Animation

GUEST
Dr Maya Spaeth
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Nationwide Children's

TOPIC
Summer Conditioning for Student Athletes

GUESTS
Dr Thomas Pommering
Medical Director of Sports Medicine
Nationwide Children's

Kerry Waple
Senior Athletic Trainer
Nationwide Children's

TOPIC
Telemedicine

GUEST
Dr Rachel Brown
Neonatologist
Nationwide Children's

TOPIC
Pseudotumor Cerebri

GUEST
Dr Shawn Aylward
Pediatric Neurologist
Nationwide Children's

TOPIC
Hand Foot Mouth Disease

GUEST
Dr Katalin Koranyi
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Nationwide Children's

TOPICS
Social Media
Potty Chairs

GUEST
Kelli Nowinsky
Social Media "Guru"
Nationwide Children's

TOPIC
Von Willebrand Disease

GUEST
Dr Sarah O'Brien
Pediatric Hematologist
Nationwide Children's

TOPICS
ADHD and Diet
Texting and Driving
Safe Gas Cans

TOPICS
Acne
Asperger Syndrome
Nail Biting
Ohio Family Vacation Spots

TOPICS
Gerber Good Start and Eczema
Energy and SPORT DRINKS under more fire
Health Benefits of Video Games
A New Health Problem Related to Video Games
Text Messaging Medicine Reminders
The Impending Death of Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Decade's Top Ten Health Advancements (from the CDC)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
SimplyThick
acetaminophen
ADHD drugs
fake antibiotics
bed bugs and MRSA
HPV vaccine for boys
parental smoking

FEATURED SEGMENT
multicystic dysplastic kidney

LISTENER QUESTIONS
breastfeeding immunity
homemade baby food
baby tongues

TOPICS
FDA Warns About Baby Teething Gel
Head Trauma Watch and Wait
TVs and Daycare: A Bad Combination
Should All Teens Have EKGs?
Gastric Bypass (Bariatric) Surgery for Teens
Sexy Clothes for Young Girls: Enough Already!
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctors at Play
Backyard Trampolines
Daytime Wetting
Tick Bites / Lyme Disease

TOPICS
Toxic Substance Control Act
Exam Room Chaperones
Meningitis Vaccine
Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Radon
Calling Kids by Their Name
Infant Not Crawling
Homeschool Interview Take 2

TOPICS
Vaccine Safety
Pediatric CAT Scans
Water-Walking Balls
Breast Feeding and HIV
Dental Procedures
Sunscreen
Head Freeze
Ear Infection Treatment

TOPICS
Car Seat Safety
Ear Infections, Taste, and Obesity
Sudden Death in Competitive Athletes
Toy Therapy for Toddler Autism
Paronychia
Breast Milk Storage and Calories
Speech Delay
ADHD and the Placebo Effect

TOPICS
Home Smoke Alarms
Depressed Fathers
Anesthesia Linked To Learning Problems
Dealing With Emotions in Young Boys
Social Implications of No TV
Transitioning From Crib to Toddler Bed
Poop Uckies
Googling Health Information

TOPICS
Fever Phobia
Tanning Salons
Skin Infection
Measles
Drug-Related Poisoning
Food Allergies
Folliculitis
Vapor Rub

TOPICS
Energy Drinks
Mountain Bike Injuries
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
Third-Hand Smoke Exposure
Bath Time
Teen Sleeping
Distal Radius Fractures

TOPICS
Obese Kids Benefit When Parents Watch Their Weight
Allegra Goes Over The Counter
Running-Related Injuries Are On The Rise
More U.S. Doctors Prescribe Amoxicillin For Sinus Infections
Toddler Body Odor
Common Cold Vaccine
Cystic Fibrosis
Spinal Muscle Atrophy
Febrile Seizures

TOPICS
New Guidelines for Tonsillectomies
MMR-Autism Link Found Fraudulent
Teenagers Claiming Abstinence Still Have STDs
Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Toddler Scared to Sleep in Bedroom
Toothbrushes and Colds
Ear Infections (In-Depth)

TOPICS
School Bullies
Head Injuries and Concussions in Student Athletes
Constipation on the Rise
Babies Sleeping Through the Night
Dangerous Teething Tablets
Cephalohematoma
Flu Vaccine Safety
Milk Protein Intolerance
Circumcision
Heel Cord Release
Keratosis Pilaris

TOPICS
Massive Fisher-Price Recall
Beetle-Tainted Similac Infant Formula
Tobacco and Alcohol Advertising
Preterm Babies and Bubble Wrap
Unique GI Procedure Shows Promise in Kids
Food Allergies and Bullies
Flu Shots
Intermittent Diarrhea in Preschoolers
Urinary Frequency
Tongue Tied
White Noise Questions
White Noise Research Roundup

TOPICS
Fragile X Treatment
Vitamin A Fortified Corn
Mental Number Lines
Handheld Laser Pointers
Basketball-Related Head Injuries
Children’s Exposure to Sex in the Media
Hypospadias
Around The Net (Great pediatric & parenting sites and blogs)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Fluoride in Drinking Water
Teenage Marijuana Use
Sleep Duration and Obesity
Back to School and Eating Disorders
Young Athletes and Concussions

LISTENER SEGMENT
Benzoyl Peroxide and Breastfeeding
Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)
Continuity of Pediatric Care
Tummy Sleep
Babies Rocking While Sleeping

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Low Back Pain in Adolescents
Outcome of Adenotonsillectomy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Insufficient Sleep Among High School Students

TOPICS
Uninsured Kids
Body Image And Peer Groups
Brain Abnormality And ADHD
HPV Vaccine related to Preterm Births
Baby Lotion
Milk Allergy
Vomiting And Diarrhea
Sleeping Problems

LINKS
Survey Finds Fewer Uninsured Children
Dissatisfaction With Appearance And Peer Group Problems
Brain Abnormality Found In Boys With ADHD
Some Preterm Births May Be Prevented By HPV-Vaccine

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Online Threats - Are Your Kids Safe When They Surf the Web?
Peanut Butter and the Salmonella Outbreak
VitaminWater Is the Subject of a Class-Action Law Suit
Vick’s VapoRub: Should You Use It?
Respite Time for Parents With Medically-Fragile Kids
New Autism DVD Teaches Kids To Recognize Human Emotion
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Eye Blinking In a Two-Year-Old
Labial Adhesions and Fusion
Diaper Rash

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Transporters (Autism DVD)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Amazon)
Fun Brain Website

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TODAY’S TOPICS
School Lunches
Teenage Smoking
Toilet Seats
Magnets
Vaccines - IM vs SC
Starting Solids
Baby Poop
Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Saturday Photo Hunt-Aftermath
The Amazing Dancing Sheep

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TODAY’S TOPICS
New Crib Monitors Use Radar
Constipation
Holiday Safety Tips
Vaccine Cost
Appendicitis
Cry It Out Method
Flu Shots
Drinking Water Recommendations

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Wireless Crib Monitor Keeps Tabs On Baby’s Breathing
Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
Parents Should Stay Alert During Holidays
Recalls.gov
Vaccines Cause Financial Burden To Health Care Providers
The Power of Positive Parenting : A Wonderful Way to Raise Children

PEDIASCRIBE
28 Down, 2 To Go

BaggaChips
Twilight!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Cockroaches, Mice, and Asthma
Kids Coping With Economic Stress
Frequent Moves And Changing School
Soft Contact Lenses
Pediatricians Vs Family Doctors
Self-Gagging 12 Month-Old
Yawns and Hiccups
Urticaria Pigmentosa

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Association Between Cockroaches And Asthma
Helping Children Cope With Stress In Uncertain Times
Dealing With The Stress Of Frequent Moves During Elementary School
Soft Contact Lenses During Childhood
PediaCast 48: Contagious Yawning

PEDIASCRIBE
I’m Not So Odd!

BaggaChips
My Dad + Movie Theaters = ???
Cats Are Just Tubes…

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Bisphenol A (again)
Breast-Milk Immunity
Vaccines and Autism
Anesthesia and Autism
Cough-Variant Asthma
Language Development
Molluscum Contagiosum

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Bisphenol A Found To Have No Reproductive And Developmental Effects
Study Shows How Breastfeeding Transfers Immunity To Babies
Researcher Says No Proven Link Between Vaccines And Autism
Anesthesia Exposure May Increase Risk For Childhood Developmental Disorders

PEDIASCRIBE
Here A Chad, There A Chad

BaggaChips
A New Kitty… Almost
Happy Halloween!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Bisphenol A
Vitamin D
Second-Hand Smoke
High-School Social Skills
Fluoride Recommendations
Flu Shot Recommendations
Facial Tics

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
SkyScape
Polycarbonate Baby Bottles Containing Bisphenol A To Be Banned In Canada
PediaCast 125: bisphenol A
Breastfed Babies Need Extra Vitamin D
Full Text - Vitamin D Report (AAP)
Children May Be More Affected By Second-Hand Smoke Than Adults
High-school Social Skills Predict Better Earnings Than Test Scores
Fluoride Supplementation Chart (ADA)
Fluoride Supplementation Policy Statement (AAP)
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)

PEDIASCRIBE
I Still Can’t Incorporate It All
Lovely

BaggaChips
She Dyes Her Hair Brown!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Halloween News: Safety Tips, Allergic Reactions, Candy Gorging
Breast-Feeding and Guilt
Toddler ADHD
Extra Thumb
Girl Blind From Motrin?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Halloween Safety Tips
Trick-Or-Treat Your Way To An Allergy-Free Halloween
Never Fear: It’s Ok To Let Your Kids Gorge On Candy This Halloween
Girl Blind From Motrin? (News Article)

PEDIASCRIBE
This Vacuum Sucks!

BaggaChips
Our House Is Buried On A Burial Ground

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Pregnancy and Alcohol
Bad-Tasting Medicine
Athletes Promote Junk Food
Crying It Out
Belly Buttons
Illness Frequency

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Cell Death Leading To Abnormalities
Helping The Medicine Go Down
Professional Athletes Asked To Reject Promotion of Processed Junk Food
The National Action Against Obesity
“Killer at Large” (Movie Site)
MeMe Roth’s Nutritional Counseling Site
PediaCast 108: Babies Rule
PediaCast 126: Crying It Out
Mommin’ It Up (belly button post)

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Candidates Views On Sex Education
Stronger Bones
Medicine For Near-Sightedness
Dry Drowning
Foreskin Issues

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Differences Between McCain, Palin Over Discussion Of Condom Use In Schools
Jumping For Joy … And Stronger Bones
Medication Slows Progression Of Myopia In Children
Dry Drowning (WebMD)
Mean Mommies Club

PEDIASCRIBE
Taking A Break From Packing To Share…

BaggaChips
Do Not Put Corn Up Your Nose!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Back To School: Stress, Asthma, Backpacks, Teeth
Baby Born With Teeth
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Waiting Room Times

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Back To School: More Stressful Than Parents Think
Time To Talk
Back To School Tips For Kids With Asthma
Partnership For Prescription Assistance: 1-888-4PPA-NOW
Rx Outreach
Select A Good Backpack When Returning To School
Back To School Preparations Need Some Teeth
Natal Teeth Resource
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery

PEDIASCRIBE
KT Through The Years
Nick Through The Years
Yearbook Yourself

BaggaChips
Deep Fried Twinkies

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Breast Milk Flavoring
Are Cell Phones Dangerous To Your Health?
Meagan Church Discusses Her New Book: Unique As Pete
16 month-old “She Devil”
7 year-old with anxiety
acne in an 11 year-old

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Diet Influences The Taste Of Breast Milk
Differential Transfer Of Dietary Flavor Compounds Into Human Breast Milk (ABSTRACT)
Cancer Institute Urges Caution With Cell Phones
SAR Ratings Cell Phones (GOOGLE)
The Case for Precaution in the Use of Cell Phones (PRIMARY SOURCE)
Cell Phone Facts (FDA)
Unique As Pete: How Autism Does Not Mean Different (AMAZON)
Appreciating Autism Series
Defining Motherhood (Meagan’s Blog)
PediaCast 44: Acne

PEDIASCRIBE
Friends Are Friends Forever

BaggaChips
My Birthday Cake!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Eczema / Asthma
Lipid Screening And Heart Health
Violence Prevention
Hypopigmentation
Toddler Sweat
Single Kidney

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Aggressive Treatment Of Childhood Eczema Could Help Prevent Asthma
New AAP Policy On Lipid Screening And Heart Health In Children
Pediatricians Can Help Prevent Violence

PediaScribe
One Man’s Junk

BaggaChips
Niagara Falls

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Gastroschisis
Teenage Pregnancy / Reality Show
Traffic Pollution
Heat Rash
Whole Milk
Microwaves and Penis Skin

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
STD, Urinary Tract Infection May Be Bad Combination For Birth Defect
New NBC Reality Show Seeks To Deter Teenagers From Getting Pregnant
Higher Allergy Risk In Kids Due To Traffic Pollution
Microwave Effect On The Developing Fetus

PEDIASCRIBE
If They End Up In Therapy, It’s My Fault!

BaggaChips
The Music Truck

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Golf Cart Injuries
Tweens Staying Home
Delayed School Start Times
INTERVIEW: Dr. Nina Shapiro - Tonsils and Adenoids

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
First National Study To Examine Golf Cart-Related Injuries
Is Your Tween Prepared To Stay Home Alone This Summer?
Is Your Child Ready To Stay Home?
Internet Safety Tips
Gun Safety Tips
Storm Safety Tips
Fire Safety Tips
Students With Delayed School Start Time Sleep Longer And Are Less Drowsy
Tonsil Facts

PEDIASCRIBE
Who Wants To See The Inside Of My Cat?

BaggaChips
Why All That and a BaggaChips?

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Drug Warning Labels
Hurricane Katrina Kids
Childhood Obesity
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Impetigo

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
FDA Proposes Major Revision Of Breastfeeding And Pregnancy Drug Labels
Gulf Coast Children Who Lived In Trailer Units Are At Risk For Long-Term Illnesses
Childhood Obesity Growth Appears To Have Leveled Off, But Racial Disparities Remain
FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling
Article Abstract From JAMA Regarding Childhood Obesity
DEET Information Sheet (Utah Poison Control Center)

PEDIASCRIBE
Please Remove Me From Your Mailing List

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Iron Supplements
Teens With Asthma
Smoking Bans
Crying It Out
Toddler Discipline
Migraine Headaches

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Infants Could Be Harmed By Iron Supplements
New Approach To Treatment Benefits Teens Who Think They Have Asthma Under Control
Smoking Ban Deters Teens From Becoming Established Smokers
Taylor Mason’s Website

PEDIASCRIBE
Taylor Mason Is So Funny…

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Type I Diabetes
Eyeglasses
Marijuana
Plastic Bottles
Cradle Cap
Peanut Butter

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Evidence Discovered For Suspected Cause Of Type 1 Diabetes
Comfort For Bespectacled Kids - Eyeglasses Make Them Look Smart
Depressed Teenagers Making Themselves Worse With Marijuana
Bisphenol A (Wikipedia)
Bisphenol A (American Chemistry Council)
Baby Bottles (National Geographic Green Guide)
Mixing Plastic And Food: An Urban Legend? (WebMD)

PEDIASCRIBE
Summarizing Two Weeks In One Post

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Show Feedback
Home Births
Baby Wearing
Evidence-Based Medicine
Sleep Issues After Illness
Babies In The Home Office
Honey
Poop
Getting Sick FROM The Doctor’s Office
Co-Bathing

PEDIASCRIBE
Want to hear more from Karen?
Be sure to join her every day on PediaScribe

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Baby Obesity
MMR Advice
Acne
Teething Tablets
Abnormal Uvula
Motion Sickness

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Exploring Infant Feeding And The Development Of Obesity
Pediatrician Advice Followed By Parents Concerning MMR Vaccinations
Acne Effects On Self Esteem
Acne Skin Guide
Hyland’s Teething Tablets Safety Information Page
Teething Troubles? (British Dental Journal)
Submucosal Cleft Palate

PEDIASCRIBE
I Be Going To Disney World!

PODCASTS I LISTEN TO
Manic Mommies
Jumping Monkeys
MacBreak Weekly
Mac OS Ken
Managing The Gray
Podcast 411
Podcasting Underground
RedBoy PodCast
HomeTown Tales
Radio Adventures Of Dr Floyd
GriddleCakes Radio
Comedy4Cast

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TODAY’S TOPICS
“Madonna Adoptions”
Cold Medicine: Australia Follows Suite
Physically Active Girls
Teenage Ethnic Identity
Pumping At Work
Biters At Daycare
Doctor Phobia

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
March Of Dimes “March For Babies”
‘Madonna-Style’ Adoption Linked To Rise In Institutionalized Children
Restrictions On The Use Of OTC Cough And Cold Medicines In Children, Australia
Females In Sports At Record High, Yet Many Not Active Enough, U Of Minnesota Report Says
Tucker Center Report: Developing Physically Active Girls
Adolescents Have Better Mental Health When They Express Ethnic Identity In Clothing

PEDIASCRIBE
Babies Win, And You May Too!
The Tale That Will Take Days To Tell

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Teen Tanning
Gymnastics Injuries
Backpack Dangers
Online Gaming
Breath-Holding
Lead Exposure
Singulair Warning

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Skin Cancer Foundation
A Tan To Die For
Pediatric Gymnastics Related Injuries A Concern
Backpack Straps Can Cause Problems
Link Between Online Gaming And Violence Killed Off
Breath-Holding Info Sheet (Pediatric Advisor)
Standard Lead Questionnaire
Can Singulair Cause Depression?

PEDIASCRIBE
Can Someone Explain This?

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TODAY’S TOPIC
We are joined by Dr Eric Schenkel, an allergy specialist and clinical investigator. He has lectured widely to fellow doctors, has appeared on CNN and in the Wall Street Journal, and has conducted hundreds of clinical trials studying the latest allergy medications. Today, Dr Schenkel joins us on PediaCast to answer everything you ever wanted to know about your child’s allergies!

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Valley Allergy & Asthma Treatment Center
Pollen.com
Nasal-Allergies.com (Nasonex)

PEDIASCRIBE
Babies Win, And You May Too!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
MMR Doctor Faces Disciplinary Panel
Talking To Yourself
Chocolate-Flavored Milk
Bowlegged Baby
Community Bed
Soft Spots

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
MMR Doctor Denies Submitting Kids To Painful Tests Just To Prove His Theories
Encouraging Preschool Kids To Talk To Themselves
Children Benefit From Drinking Chocolate-Flavored Milk According To New Study
The Abnormal Fontanel (American Family Physician)

PEDIASCRIBE
Have I Taught Them Nothing About Nutrition?

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TODAY’S TOPICS
This is a special presentation of PediaCast. You won’t find the typical menu of “News Parents Can Use” and “Answers To Listener Questions” today. Instead, the listeners FINALLY get their say with our long-awaited RANT AND RAVE show.

Karen (from PediaScribe) debuts as co-host — turning PediaCast, at least temporarily, into something Karen swore she’d never do: A CoupleCast!

But never fear, PediaCast will return to its regularly-scheduled format next time around. So be sure to stay tuned…

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Karen’s PediaScribe Blog
PediaCast 97 - Hip Dysplasia, Kyphosis, Pyloric Stenosis
PediaCast 107 - Autism, Autism, Autism
PediaCast 108 - Home Births, WTC Kids, Babies Rule
Great Things About Baby-Wearing
Baby-Wearing (Dr Sears)
Kozy Carrier Country
Sling Rings
The Dreaded Weigh-In (NYT)

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Hostile Caregivers
Sports Training For Parents
Teen Drivers
Picky Eater
Potty Training (number 2)
Low Testosterone
Breast Feeding Trouble

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Caregivers Suffering Depression More Likely To Be Hostile To Children
Making Sports Fun Requires Training For Parents
Book: Way To Go, Coach! (Amazon)
Sprawling Cities Risky For Teen Drivers
WholeSoy & Company
Silk Soy Yogurt
Stonyfield Farm O’Soy
Lactaid Tablets
Building Blocks To Helping Toddlers Eat Well
Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Clinic)

PEDIASCRIBE
Skeeda Bags
Skeeda Winners And Another Chance To Win

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Chronic Snoring
Reliability Of A Child’s Memory
Mouth Blister
Strep And Ibuprofen
Candle Carcinogens

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Chronic Snoring Remains After Surgery For Obese And African-American Children
A Child’s Memory May Be More Reliable Than An Adults’ In Court Cases
A Case-Control Study of Necrotizing Fasciitis During Primary Varicella
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
Lead In Candle Emissions (Abstract)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Bans Lead-Cored Wicks
Yankee Candle Statement On Lead-Cored Wicks
National Candle Association Wick Statement
Snopes: Getting The Lead Out
EPA Report On Candles And Incense
Candle Info From The Washington Chapter Of The American Lung Association

PediaScribe
I’m Sick Of Being A Grown Up

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PEDIASCRIBE CONTEST
Paper Or Plastic? How About Skeeda?

TODAY’S TOPICS
Gene Therapy
Second-Hand Smoke
Infant Vision
Disposable Diapers And The Environment
Hirschsprung’s Disease
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Gene Therapy Could Save Kids From A Lifetime Of Eating Cornstarch
Don’t Smoke Around Your Kids
The Green Guide To Diapers
National Association Of Diaper Services
Acute Respiratory Effects Of Diaper Emissions
Disposable Diapers And The Environment (From Huggies)
Hirschsprung’s Info (Mayo Clinic)
Hirschsprung’s Info (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital - Stanford)
Hirschsprung’s And Motility Disorders Support Network

MUSIC
Drunken Sailor
Courtesy of Blaggards: Stout Irish Rock

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Skipping Breakfast
Acne Education Programs
Alcohol Advertising
College Drinking Problems
Baby Burps
Hypoglycemia

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Teens Who Eat Breakfast Daily Found To Eat Healthier Diets Than Those Who Skip Breakfast
Knowledge About Acne For Teens: Education Programs Can Be Effective
Teens Learn To Say “No” To Alcohol Advertising And Peer Pressure
College Drinking Problems Could Be Curbed By Parental Supervision During High School
PediaScribe: 17 Inches

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Tooth Fairy
Meningococcal Vaccine
Baby Won’t Play On His Own
Swallowing Gum

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
What Should U.S. Children Expect Under Their Pillows?
Protect Your Adolescents Against More Than Just A Cold This Winter
The National Meningitis Association
Swallowing Gum: Is It Harmful? (Mayo Clinic)
Does Swallowing Gum Cause Intestinal Problems? (KidsHealth)
How Is Chewing Gum Made?
MythBusters (Dare You Ask THE Question?)
PediaScribe: A Vegetarian In The Making?

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Induced Labor
Preschool Injuries
Dog Allergy
Introduction Of Whole Milk
Nurse Practitioners

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
MythBusters
Avoiding Induced Labor Is More Beneficial To Moms And Babies
Labor Begins On Its Own
Tips For Avoiding Induced Labor
Lamaze International
More Injuries Sustained By Preschool Children Who Have Insufficient Sleep
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt — Wooden

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INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Diep Nguyen joins us today to talk about Kick Counting.
No, it’s not a new fitness program… Kick Counting is a simple
non-invasive way to monitor the health of your unborn baby.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
babykick.com
babykickalliance.org
Kick Counting Chart
Monitoring Prenatal Health (ACOG)
Kick Counting Article (Miami Medicine)
Kick Counting Info (New Jersey Health Consortium)
PediaScribe: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Fetal Pain and Abortion Policy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Glue Ear
Contagious!

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
New York Times Magazine Examines Views About Fetal Pain, Effects On Abortion Policy
National Partnership For Women And Families
Technique Discovered For Repairing Gene Defect That Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy
PediaScribe: Mushrooms and Onions and Tape… Oh My!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Saint Valentine’s Day
Difficult Infants
Adolescent Peers
Nursing At Night
When To See A Dentist?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Valentine’s Day (Wikipedia)
Difficult Infants Perform Well Or Better In First Grade–But Only With Good Parenting
The Significance Of Peers During Adolescence
Baby-Teeth Basics (Parents Magazine)
Guideline On Fluoride Therapy (AAPD)

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Home Births
World Trade Center Attacks
Baby Rules Meal Time
Baby Rules The Night

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Lifetime Registration For VladStudio
ACOG Statement On Home Births
Behavioral Problems In Preschool Children Linked To World Trade Center Attacks
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt - Heavy

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TODAY’S TOPICS
MMR and Autism
Autism and Fever
What Causes Autism?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
New Study Of MMR Vaccine Finds No Link To Autism
Fever May Cause Temporary Changes In Autism Symptoms
The Immune Response In Autism: A New Frontier For Autism Research
PediaScribe: My Critical Health Numbers May Be The Only Normal Thing About Me

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Obesity
Parental Alienation Syndrome
Long-Term Antibiotic Use
Do Doctors Favor Some Patients Over Others?
Jet Lag

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Obese Children Show Early Signs Of Heart Disease
Parental Alienation Syndrome Common In Children Of Divorce
Advancing Circadian Rhythms Before Eastward Flight: A Strategy To Reduce Jet Lag
Advancing Circadian Rhythms With Afternoon Melatonin And Intermittent Bright Light
PediaScribe: I Spent The Weekend With Influenza A

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Cough And Cold Medication
Saline Nasal Wash
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Bedwetting
Caffeine and ADHD

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
AAP Joins Call To Discontinue Use Of Cough And Cold Medicine
Saline Nasal Wash Relieves Cold Symptoms
Relieving The Symptoms Of A Virus (AAP)
Caffeine (How Stuff Works)
PediaScribe: Happy Blogaversary To Me
PediaScribe: Win a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate!

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Leukemia
Circumcision
Shopping Cart Head Injuries
Growth Slumps And Food Allergies
Fever

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
UK Researchers Find Stem Cells Which Cause Childhood Cancer
Circumcision Rates Highest In Midwest, Lowest In West
Concussion Information (Mayo Clinic)
Food Allergy Information (KidsHealth)
PediaScribe: Why My House Smells Like Fish

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Dr Michelle joins us again!
We continue our discussion of the classic childhood exanthems.
Today’s focus is 2nd Disease, better known as Scarlet Fever.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt - Important

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Barriers In Asthma Treatment
Effects On Teens From NOT Having Sex
Stranger Anxiety
Stomach “Flu”
Testicular Temperature

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Children With Asthma Not Receiving Medicine Due To Lack Of Insurance
Teen Benefits Of Not Having Sex Decline With Age
Separation And Stranger Anxiety (Dr Greene)
Infectious Forms Of Diarrhea (KidsHealth)
Scrotal Temperature Is Increased In Disposable Plastic-Lined Nappies
Critical Evaluation Of The Diaper Study (Dr Spock)
PediaScribe: Someday They’ll Be Cooking For Me

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Jaundice
Pediatric Cancer
Technical Issues With The Show And Feed
Long Bone Fractures
Skin Tags

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Risk Of Serious Jaundice Accurately Predicted By Simple Test
Helping Siblings Cope With Cancer
Sibling Support Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Diagrams And X-Rays Of Salter-Harris Type Fractures
X-Rays of Torus Fractures
X-Rays of Toddler Fractures
PediaScribe: Why Can’t People Behave?

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Ear Tubes
Eating Disorders
Vanilla Extract On Nipples
Baby Shoes
Tuberculosis
Child Panics Before Doctor Appointment

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Ear Tube Use Not Consistent With Expert Guidelines
Diagnosis And Management Of Acute Otitis Media (AAP)
Management Of Otitis Media With Effusion (AAP)
Regular Family Meals Lower Risk Of Adolescent Eating Disorders
Pediatrician Attitudes Concerning Infant Shoes (Abstract)
Shoes For Children: A Review (Abstract)
Stride Rite
Preschoolians
Overview Of Tuberculosis (Mayo Clinic)
PediaScribe: The Round Hair Episode
PediaScribe FlashBack: The Pointy Episode

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Sex Education
Anti-Bullying Laws
Eye Rolling
Scary Nights
Plastic Bottles

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Teen Sexual Behavior Is Linked To Sex Education
Clearer Anti-Bullying Laws Needed To Address Children’s Health
BullyPolice.org
PediaCast 35: Plastic Discussion
PediaScribe: We Are Not Dog People

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TODAY’S TOPICS
Dolphin-Assisted Therapy
Hib Booster Deferment
Are The Antibiotics Working?
Coffee For Kids
Drug Rep Rant

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Dolphin Therapy Is A Dangerous Fad
CDC Defers Hib Vaccine Booster Due To Supply Problems
Hib Disease Information From CDC
PediaScribe: Christmas Recap

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LISTENER EDITION
Ear Infections
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
Kyphosis
Pyloric Stenosis
TV Exposure

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Chit Chat Moms
PregTASTIC Podcast
Developmental Hip Dysplasia (AAOS)
Kyphosis of the Spine (AAOS)
Pyloric Stenosis (eMedicine and WebMD)
PediaCast 07: TV Viewing Habits in School Age Kids
PediaCast 15: TV and Rainfall Related to Autism
PediaCast 40: TV Viewing for Babies and Toddlers
PediaCast 89: TV Violence is a Public Health Threat

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LISTENER EDITION
Difficulty Weaning from Breast
What is Buckwheat Honey?
Exercise Saucers
Nipple Confusion
Salad Bar Comment
Flat Feet

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 92: Honey and Salad Bars
Monofloral Honey (Wikipedia)
Flat Feet in Children (familydoctor.org)
Flat Feet Info from Pediatric Advisor
PediaScribe: Cast Photos

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Parental Views on Cough and Cold Medication
Watch Out for Noisy Toys!
How to Get Kids More Active on the Playground
Kids Still Feeling Aftermath of 2005 Hurricane Season
Fewer U.S. Teens Taking Illegal Drugs

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RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Hib Vaccine Recall
Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Developmental Milestones

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: I Laughed Myself Silly (KT’s YouTube Video)
Hib Vaccine Recall (WebMD)
Questions and Answers on the Recall (CDC)
Information from Merck

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LISTENER EDITION
Toddler Eating Habits
Stinky Urine
Umbilical Hernia
Humidifiers

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Medline Plus)
Umbilical Hernia (Mayo Clinic)
PediaScribe: Gas Station Rules
MythBusters (Discovery Channel)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
When Schools Offer Salad Bars, Kids Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
Concern Over Toy Safety And Disappointed Kids Impacts Holidays For Parents
FDA Issues Alert On Bed Wetting Drug
Prescribing Honey For Childhood Cough
Teaching Kids The Science Of Alcoholism

ADDITIONAL LINKS
Parents and Teachers Page–National Institute on Drug Abuse
PediaScribe: We’re All In This Together

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LISTENER EDITION
Voiding Dysfunction
Sign Language
Time Outs
View Masters and Drug Reps

LINKS
Attack on Pearl Harbor (Wikipedia)
PediaCast 54: Vaginal Pain
Voiding Dysfunction in Children (Cleveland Clinic)
Signing Time DVD (Amazon)
Signing Time Web Site
PediaCast 82: Time Out For A Kid Who Steals
PediaScribe: Tales From The Scales—The Wrong Direction

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THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Philip Hall is a licensed psychologist with 34 years of experience working with troubled children and adolescents. Today, Dr Hall stops by PediaCast to talk about his new book, Parenting a Defiant Child: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Finally Stopping the Bad Behavior.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Parenting A Defiant Child (Amazon)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Active Parents Raise Active Children
Adolescent Alcohol Use Influenced By Both Gender and Friendship
Tamiflu Warning To Include Psychiatric Effects Could Be Due To Flu
Tobacco Marketers Targeting Teens Near Schools
Violent TV, Games Pack A Powerful Public Health Threat

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: What’s That Ucky Stuff On Yours Pants?

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LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Getting Rid of the Pacifier
The Diaper War: Plastic vs. Cloth
Undigested Food in Poop
Chordee
Diarrhea

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 41: Thinking Inside The Box (Pacifier discussion)
Diapers: Plastic or Cloth - From The New Parents Guide
Chordee Information (Penn State Children’s Hospital)

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THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Today, we are joined by Becka Marsch, a certified parent educator and licensed baby and toddler sign language instructor at Learn and Grow Together in Durham, North Carolina. We’ll talk about the nuts and bolts of infant sign language and the ways it brings parents and their infants together.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Learn and Grow Together
Positive Toddler Parenting
WeeHands
PediaScribe: Can Lazy People Homeschool?

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Babies Prefer Helpful To Unhelpful Social Types
Even Minute Levels of Lead Cause Brain Damage In Children
Contact Lens Wear Improves How Children And Teens Feel About Their Appearance
Impact Of Family Conditions On Puberty In Girls
Canadian Teens Using Prescription Painkillers For Recreational Purposes

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: If I’m Not Here, Look For Me In…

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LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Is it Atelectasis or Pneumonia?
What is a Hydrocele?
Inhaled Steroids in Winter
Milk Protein Allergy
Color Blindness

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
What is a Hydrocele?
Color Vision Testing Page
PediaScribe: A Trip Down Memory Lane

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THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Today, Mark Boomershire drops by to discuss his new invention, a car safety device called SuddenStop.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
SuddenStop Web Site