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In this episode, Dr. Janetta Arellano (Children’s hospital of Orange County) joins us to take a deep dive into ADEM. We discuss the key features, diagnostic approach, and management of ADEM, with important pearls for distinguishing it from other neurologic emergencies.
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S7 · E171 · 18 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
S7 Ep171: Always Be PrEP-ared! HIV Prophylaxis in Adolescents
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S7 · E170 · 11 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
S7 Ep170: Bridging the Gap: Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Overwhelmed by the youth mental health crisis? Join us this episode to discuss innovative opportunities to improve access to mental and behavioral health services across the lifespan. Addressing youth mental health is a team sport. To tackle this important and challenging topic, we’re joined by two special guests: Dr. Colette Desrochers (an experienced primary care pediatrician and educator) and Dr. Jen Mautone (an expert researcher and clinician in integrated behavioral health). We discuss current barriers to care, models for addressing these barriers, key outcomes, and considerations for…
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S7 · E169 · 25 Feb 2026 · 57 min
S7 Ep169: A Breath of Fresh Air: Non-invasive Respiratory Support
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S7 · E168 · 18 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
S7 Ep168: The (NICU) Graduate: Outpatient Follow-Up for High Risk Infants
Dr. Erdei is a triple board certified physician (neonatology, pediatrics, and developmental-behavioral pediatrics!) who talks us through high risk infant clinic! There is no one-size-fits-all approach to NICU follow-up, so Dr. Erdei draws on her years of experience to share the set-up of her own clinic. We talk about common challenges like evaluating adequate growth, preterm formulas/fortifiers, feeding intolerance, neurodevelopmental assessments and her expert advice for helping babies thrive in their family unit once they go home!
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S7 · E167 · 11 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
S7 Ep167: Vascular Anomalies: Hemangiomas, Malformations, and More
In this episode, we are joined by pediatric dermatologist Dr. Sonal Shah to review vascular anomalies. Learn how to diagnose, evaluate, and treat lesions including infantile hemangiomas and capillary malformations.
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S7 · E165 · 21 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
S7 Ep165: Pump it Up! Technology in Type 1 Diabetes Management
Hold onto your pancreas! Diabetes technology is rapidly evolving, so pump up your knowledge with med-peds endocrinologist and Type 1 diabetes superstar Dr. Rebecca Vitale (UNC Chapel Hill). This discussion about CGMs, insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery systems hits the sweet spot!
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S7 · E164 · 14 Jan 2026 · 55 min
S7 Ep164: Notes on Neuroblastoma
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S7 · E163 · 24 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
S7 Ep163: A Hemoglobin Makeover: Curative and Transformative Therapies for SCD
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S7 · E162 · 17 Dec 2025 · 59 min
S7 Ep162: Yes, There’s a Doctor on Board! But I’m a Pediatrician…
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S7 · E161 · 3 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S7 Ep161: Swab Goals: STI Screening and Management in Adolescents
In this episode, we explore how pediatricians can create safe, inclusive spaces for discussing sexual health. Our hosts review evidence-based recommendations for STI screening and treatment, emphasizing how to tailor care to the diverse needs of young patients. We also discuss practical approaches to communicating results, preserving confidentiality, and empowering youth with tools for STI prevention.
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