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Charting Pediatrics

Nov 26, 2019

Each year thousands of babies born neonatal abstinence syndrome and require specialized medical and psycho-social support. In this episode we discuss the care for newborns who have been exposed to substances, specifically how primary care providers can understand the child's needs and support their caregivers. We are...


Nov 19, 2019

In this episode we were privileged to sit down with Megan Sandel, MD, at the 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics NCE in New Orleans to discuss the impact of housing on child health. 

Dr. Sandel is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Boston University School of Medicine as well as an associate professor of...


Nov 14, 2019

In this episode we discuss the diagnosis and management of child abuse in primary care pediatrics. We are pleased to be joined by Andy Sirotnak, MD who recently released his new book at the 2019 AAP NCE, Child Abuse Medical Diagnosis and Management.

Dr. Sirotnak is a Professor and Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs in the...


Nov 12, 2019

The development and deployment of childhood vaccines represents the most important life saving achievement in the last century, but the status of our protection against vaccine-preventable illness is as fragile as ever in the United States. In 2019 we have already seen the most cases of measles since 1992 —  over 1200...


Nov 7, 2019

Pediatric patients, ages 13 to 18 years, with severe obesity should have greater access to bariatric surgery, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement.

For pediatricians, that means seeking out high-quality multidisciplinary centers for patients who meet criteria; providing timely...