The Future of Food Allergy
A toddler takes their first bite of peanut butter and breaks out in hives. A parent sits across from you, equal parts frightened and overwhelmed, asking the question you hear every day, "What happens ...
28 Huhti 31min
Gut Instincts: The Pediatric Microbiome
Inside every one of us is a complex, evolving ecosystem influencing everything from immunity to inflammation to long-term health. This is known as our gut microbiome. The choices made early on, such a...
21 Huhti 33min
The Parent Behind the Patient
Every pediatric visit tells two stories. One is about the child in front of us: their growth, symptoms and milestones. The other belongs to the parent beside them, often unspoken but deeply felt. In t...
14 Huhti 36min
Thyroid Disorders in Kids
A tired teen who struggles to get out of bed or a child whose growth is falling behind expectations, are familiar clinical problems, each with a differential diagnosis. Thyroid disorders are often on ...
7 Huhti 25min
Coordinating Pediatric Aerodigestive Care
Anatomy doesn't work in silos. For example, the airway affects feeding. Feeding affects growth. Reflux affects the lungs. Suddenly, one child has three subspecialists and one very full calendar. Aerod...
31 Maalis 25min
The Making of a Pediatrician
Something is shifting in medicine, and it's hitting pediatrics hard. Fewer students are choosing to become pediatricians. Who will care for the next generation of kids and how will they do it? This ep...
24 Maalis 30min
Reclaiming Trust in the Era of Misinformation
A parent walks into the exam room, but they're not alone. They've brought TikTok, Instagram, a comment section, a conspiracy thread and a viral video with 12 million views. Welcome to modern pediatric...
17 Maalis 28min
Bullying is a Pediatric Health Issue
Bullying doesn't always look like bruises and broken lunch trays. Sometimes it looks like a kid who suddenly "hates" school or a teen who's glued to their phone but never smiling. Other times, it's a ...
10 Maalis 31min
