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National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week
Guest(s):Dr.Alanna Levine, MD, FAAP
Topic Info:American Academy of Pediatrics Launches “Protect Tomorrow” Campaign Bringing History to Life So Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Don’t Re-Emerge New Campaign Supports National Infant Immunization Week WHAT: To commemorate National Infant Immu ...
Show Date:5 / 5 / 2010
The AAP “Protect Tomorrow” Campaign
The AAP  “Protect Tomorrow” Campaign
Guest(s):Dr. Alanna Levine M.D.
Topic Info:American Academy of Pediatrics Launches “Protect Tomorrow” Campaign Bringing History to Life So Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Don’t Re-Emerge New Campaign Supports National Infant Immunization Week WHAT: To commemorate National Infant Immu ...
Show Date:5 / 5 / 2010
The New AAP Policy on Choking, Information to Save the Life of Your Child
The New AAP Policy on Choking,  Information to Save the Life of Your Child
Guest(s):Dr Gary Smith M.D.
Topic Info:Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for m ...
Show Date:4 / 28 / 2010
Choking First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Choking First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Guest(s):Dr Gary Smith M.D.
Topic Info:Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for m ...
Show Date:4 / 28 / 2010
Annual Well Visits for Teens
Annual Well Visits for Teens
Guest(s):Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D.
Topic Info:Sexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are hav ...
Show Date:4 / 21 / 2010
The HPV Vaccine for Boys, Should Your Child Get it?
The HPV Vaccine for Boys, Should Your Child Get it?
Guest(s):Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D.
Topic Info:Sexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are hav ...
Show Date:4 / 21 / 2010
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening for Adolescents
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening for Adolescents
Guest(s):Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D.
Topic Info:Sexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are hav ...
Show Date:4 / 21 / 2010
STIs and Your Adolescent, Learn The Facts
STIs and Your Adolescent, Learn The Facts
Guest(s):Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D.
Topic Info:Sexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are hav ...
Show Date:4 / 21 / 2010
How to Deal With Type 1 Diabetes in a Child
How to Deal With Type 1 Diabetes in a Child
Guest(s):Dr. Stephen W. Ponder, MD, CDE
Topic Info:Successful living with diabetes can be helped or hurt by our system of medicine. Several things about diabetes make it a true challenge to manage by a busy doctor. Our system of health care does a remarkable job with short term illnesses and acute, life t ...
Show Date:3 / 31 / 2010
How to Get the Most Out of Your Insulin
How to Get the Most Out of Your Insulin
Guest(s):Dr. Stephen W. Ponder, MD, CDE
Topic Info:Successful living with diabetes can be helped or hurt by our system of medicine. Several things about diabetes make it a true challenge to manage by a busy doctor. Our system of health care does a remarkable job with short term illnesses and acute, life t ...
Show Date:3 / 31 / 2010
Type 2 Diabetes in Children; Prevention and Treatment
Type 2 Diabetes in Children; Prevention and Treatment
Guest(s):Dr. Stephen W. Ponder, MD, CDE
Topic Info:Successful living with diabetes can be helped or hurt by our system of medicine. Several things about diabetes make it a true challenge to manage by a busy doctor. Our system of health care does a remarkable job with short term illnesses and acute, life t ...
Show Date:3 / 31 / 2010
What is Curing Diabetes All About?
What is Curing Diabetes All About?
Guest(s):Dr. Stephen W. Ponder, MD, CDE
Topic Info:Successful living with diabetes can be helped or hurt by our system of medicine. Several things about diabetes make it a true challenge to manage by a busy doctor. Our system of health care does a remarkable job with short term illnesses and acute, life t ...
Show Date:3 / 31 / 2010
Top Poison Risks in The Home
Top Poison Risks in The Home
Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMT
Topic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...
Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010
Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning
Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning
Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMT
Topic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...
Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010
Green Products: Are They Considered Safe?
Green Products: Are They Considered Safe?
Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMT
Topic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...
Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010
Tips To Poison Proof Your Home and Protect Your Children
Tips To Poison Proof Your Home and Protect Your Children
Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMT
Topic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...
Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010
Parents Turning to the Internet: Why?
Parents Turning to the Internet: Why?
Guest(s):Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP
Topic Info:The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because ...
Show Date:2 / 10 / 2010
Navigating the Internet for Pediatric Information: Top Five Tips
Navigating the Internet for Pediatric Information: Top Five Tips
Guest(s):Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP
Topic Info:The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because ...
Show Date:2 / 10 / 2010
Blogs, Forums, Groups, Etc.: What to Make of it All?
Blogs, Forums, Groups, Etc.: What to Make of it All?
Guest(s):Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP
Topic Info:The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because ...
Show Date:2 / 10 / 2010
Pediatric/Parenting Issues and the Internet: Navigating Wisely
Pediatric/Parenting Issues and the Internet: Navigating Wisely
Guest(s):Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP
Topic Info:The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because ...
Show Date:2 / 10 / 2010
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