Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner
Cases, updates, and discussions for the busy pediatric practitioner brought to you by UT Health San Antonio Host and author Holly Wayment.
Episodes
Dr. Ian Mitchell joins Holly Wayment to review pectus excavatum and carinatum: how they present, typical ages of detection, and practical screening tips for pediatricians.
The episode summarizes evaluation steps including when to order CT with Haller index, echocardiography, and pulmonary testing, and compares treatment options—bracing and vacuum bell therapy, Nuss and Ravitch procedures—plus timing (ideal repair ~14–15 years) and ...
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Goat Milk Formula: New U.S. Approval — What Pediatricians Need to Know
In this episode of Pediatrics Now with Host Holly Wayment, Dr. Cynthia Blanco discusses the recent FDA approval of goat milk–based infant formula in the U.S., how it compares to cow’s milk formula, and what pediatricians should know about nutrient composition, al...
When Neurology & Psychiatry Overlap, More on Tics and Tourette's. Plus PANDAS/PANS
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Dr. Sheldon Gross and host Holly Wayment, talk about more about evaluation and management of tics and Tourette's syndrome, plus when psychiatry and neurology in general overlap.
The episode also covers related conditions—PANDAS/PANS, autoimmune encephalitis, functional neurological disorders, and seizures—highlig...
Tics, Twitches and Tourette's: When to Worry and What to Do
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Host Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Sheldon Gross about how to tell tics from twitches, common causes and triggers (stress, stimulants, sleep), and simple first steps families and pediatricians can take to reduce symptoms without medication.
They review Tourette’s criteria, behavioral approaches like CBIT, medication options (guanfacine, cloni...
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Dr. Avinash Boddapati joins Pediatrics Now and builds on the wonderful talk by Dr. Mario Fierro in part one, to explain more about what we know—and don’t—about the causes of autism, highlighting that autism is multifactorial and involves genetics, brain biology, and environmental influences.
He covers early red flags, genetic risk and testing, maternal and prenatal factors, common misconceptions (in...
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Host Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics bring us a recent grand rounds talk by Dr. Mario Fierro where he reviews how autism is defined under DSM‑5, explains core diagnostic areas (social/communication deficits and restricted/repetitive behaviors), and emphasizes age‑based interpretation and the spectrum of severity.
He ...
Drs. Ruby Patel and Rajdeep Pooni present Grand Rounds using a 12-year-old case to illustrate pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus and class IV lupus nephritis, covering presentation, biopsy findings, and pathology. The talk explains diagnostic criteria and typical lab features.
They summarize current management including 2024 ACR guidance on induction therapies (steroids, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, and biologics), monitori...
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Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment interviews Jacklynn Ware , MPH, CHES about Project YES, a free anonymous online mental health program that’s back, redesigned and improved for 13–17-year-olds to offer short, teen-focused modules to boost mood, reframe negative thoughts, and provide safety resources. And, yes, that includes a...
Seizures in Kids — Practical Diagnosis, Treatments, and When to Refer
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Host Holly Wayment brings us this wonderful grand rounds talk for the general pediatrician by pediatric neurologist Dr. Natasha Varughese, where she reviews childhood epilepsy syndromes (ages ~3–15), covering self-limited epilepsies, foca...
Toxicology Pearls
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Host Holly Wayment talks to the Poison Center's Robert S. Miller about common pediatric toxic exposures — acetaminophen, ibuprofen, THC edibles, nicotine pouches (Zyn), and kratom — and offers practical advice for clinicians and parents. Learn why calling the Poison Center (1-800-222-1222) helps with case documenta...
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Mosquitoes, Fleas & Outbreaks — Pediatric ID Updates with Dr. Deena Sutter
Host Holly Wayment interviews pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter chikungunya outbreak in China, flea‑borne typhus in South Texas, and a rise in hand‑foot‑and‑mouth cases.
The episode covers transmission, clinical signs, prevention tip...
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In this episode, Rachel Vandermeer, MD, reviews pain assessment and treatment for children with medical fragility, focusing on altered pain pathways, common pain sources, and the need for multimodal, individualized plans.
Practical recommendations include careful opioid use, gabapentinoids, clonidine for dysautonomia, prevention str...
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Pediatrics Now, hosted by Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics, brings you this grand rounds talk by:
Melissa Delbello, MD, MS is a Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Dr. Stanley and Mickey Kaplan Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of M...
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Grand Rounds, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Women's and Children's Hospital and host Holly Wayment. In today's episode, we delve into pediatric concussions with Dr. Mayur Patel, a seasoned neurologist with a specialty in brain injury medicine.
Dr. Patel shares his expertise on the diagnosis and ...
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This enlightening episode of Pediatrics Now features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Karen Bluth, an associate professor emerita from the University of North Carolina and a pioneering author on self-compassion for teens. Host Holly Wayment explores with Dr. Bluth the transformative power of self-compassion in helping teens cope with...
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Host Holly Wayment brings us this grand rounds talk episode where this professor delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with a special focus on pediatric care. Explore the latest advancements in AI algorithms and their significant impact on reducing treatment costs and enhancing patient diagno...
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In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host and executive producer Holly Wayment welcomes back Dr. Ted Wu to explore the critical topic of sepsis in children. Dr. Wu, with 19 years of experience in pediatric critical care, discusses the intricacies of diagnosing and managing sepsis in neonates and infants, emphasizing the importanc...
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In this episode of "Pediatrics Now," host Holly Wayment returns with Dr. Ted Wu to discuss the critical issue of unintentional injuries in children, focusing on drowning prevention. Dr. Wu emphasizes the importance of assigning a designated observer for children playing in water during summer to prevent drowning accidents, sharing insights from his extensive experience in pediatric critical care.
Lis...
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Join host Holly Wayment on "Pediatrics Now" as she delves into the latest COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for children with Dr. J.B. Cantey, a double-boarded expert in neonatology and infectious disease. Discover the importance of complete immunization using mRNA vaccines, the science behind crossover doses, and seasonal expecta...
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In this enlightening episode, a talk by:
Avinash Boddapati, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
we dive into the intricacies of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the DSM-5, offering clarity on diagnostic criteria and differentiating ASD from other neurodevelopmental and social comm...
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