PediaCast 148
August 03, 2009
TOPICS
swine flu update
tamiflu controversy
urine test for appendicitis
children learning CPR
community-acquired MRSA
body temperature
breast-feeding and alcohol consumption
dry drowning
LINKS
Preparing For Adolescence (Focus On The Family)
Passport2Purity (FamilyLife)
Swine Flu Symptoms (CDC)
Swine Flu Causes Neurological Symptoms (NY Times)
PediaCast 072: Febrile Seizures
PediaCast 133: Dry Drowning
PediaCast 147
June 08, 2009
TOPICS
Preparing For Adolescence
Internet Risks For Teen Girls
Transcutaneous Vaccines
Asthma Incidence Following WTC 911 Terrorist Attacks
All About Asthma - Interview With Dr Kevin Murphy
LINKS
Preparing For Adolescence (Dr James Dobson Focus On The Family Series)
Study Demonstrates Internet Risks For Teen Girls
Delivering Vaccine Through The Skin Could Be The Future
High Self-Reported Asthma Rates Following WTC Terrorist Attacks
Breatherville Website (Mothers of Asthmatics Site)
Breathless Bethany Buttercup (Free Asthma Storybook)
PediaCast 146
May 21, 2009
TOPICS
Thimerosal Revisited
Killing MRSA in Bath Water
Constipation and Growth
Bedwetting
Expired Sunscreen
Toddler Vomiting (When Upset)
Immunization Podcast (WARNING: OLD SHOW)
LINKS
PediaCast 014 - Immunization Episode
PediaCast 145
April 27, 2009
TOPICS
Violent Video Games
Thinking
Gambling
Summer Jobs
G6PD Deficiency
Shigella
Keratosis Pilaris
Herpetic Skin Lesions
Baby Poop - Diarrhea
LINKS
Teens Enhance Their Eyesight By Playing Violent Video Games
New View Of The Way Young Children Think
Impulsivity In Kindergarten May Predict Gambling Behavior In Sixth Grade
Summer Jobs May Help Prevent Suicidal Tendencies In At-Risk Teens
G6PD Deficiency Website
Keratosis Pilaris (Mayo Clinic)
PediaCast 144
April 05, 2009
TOPICS
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Jaundice
Childhood Obesity
Antipsychotic Drugs
Melatonin
Playing In Dirt
Tylenol and Asthma Link
Fluoride Supplementation
LINKS
In Complex Heart Defect Environment Plays Role
Study Challenges Using Eye Color To Assess Newborn Jaundice
Link Between Infant Weight Gain And Childhood Obesity
Decline In Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions For Florida Children
Fluoride Supplementation Chart From ADA
PediaCast 143
March 29, 2009
TOPICS
Video Games And Cell Phones
Seizure Surgery
Alcohol And Television
Hospice Care
Dog Bites
Socialized Medicine Comments
Water In Newborn Ears
Tylenol Before Shots
Crawling And Walking
Throwing Food
Head Banging
Homeschooling
LINKS
Wear Sunscreen! (YouTube)
Video Games, Cell Phones, And Academic Performance
Seizure Surgery For Babies And Toddlers With Epilepsy
TV Shows Convey Mixed Messages About Alcohol
Nationwide Expansion Provides Hospice Care For Kids
Kids, Dogs, And Warm Weather: A Recipe For Trouble
K12 Homeschool Curriculum
K12 International Academy
PediaCast 142
March 20, 2009
TOPICS
Uninsured Kids
Body Image And Peer Groups
Brain Abnormality And ADHD
HPV Vaccine related to Preterm Births
Baby Lotion
Milk Allergy
Vomiting And Diarrhea
Sleeping Problems
LINKS
Survey Finds Fewer Uninsured Children
Dissatisfaction With Appearance And Peer Group Problems
Brain Abnormality Found In Boys With ADHD
Some Preterm Births May Be Prevented By HPV-Vaccine
NUTRITION COMPARISONS
WHOLE COW’S MILK
Calories = 20 Kcal / oz
Protein = 34 grams / L
Fat = 34.5 grams / L
Carbs = 48 grams / L
Calcium = 1.2 grams (1226 mg) / L
Iron = 0.5 mg / L
SILK (ENHANCED) SOY MILK
Calories = 13.75 Kcal / oz
Protein = 29 grams / L
Fat = 21 grams / L
Carbs = 25 grams / L
Calcium = 0.729 grams (729 mg) / L (35%)
Iron = 1.75 mg / L (6%)
SOY FORMULA (Similac Isomil Advance)
Calories = 20 Kcal / oz
Protein = 16.6 grams / L
Fat = 37 grams / L
Carbs = 70 grams / L
Calcium = 0.7 grams (710 mg) / L
Iron = 12 mg / L
SIMILAC SOY GO AND GROW
Calories = 20 Kcal / oz
Protein = 17 grams / L
Fat = 37 grams / L
Carbs = 70 grams / L
Calcium = 1.014 grams (1014 mg) / L
Iron = 13.5 mg / L
HUMAN BREAST MILK
Calories = 20 Kcal / oz
Protein = 10.5 grams / L
Fat = 39 grams / L
Carbs = 72 grams / L
Calcium = 0.279 grams (279 mg) / L
Iron = 0.3 mg / L
PediaCast 141
January 27, 2009
TOPICS
Online Threats - Are Your Kids Safe When They Surf the Web?
Peanut Butter and the Salmonella Outbreak
VitaminWater Is the Subject of a Class-Action Law Suit
Vick's VapoRub: Should You Use It?
Respite Time for Parents With Medically-Fragile Kids
New Autism DVD Teaches Kids To Recognize Human Emotion
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Eye Blinking In a Two-Year-Old
Labial Adhesions and Fusion
Diaper Rash
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Transporters (Autism DVD)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Amazon)
Fun Brain Website
PediaCast 140
January 12, 2009
TOPICS
School Lunches
Teenage Smoking
Toilet Seats
Magnets
Vaccines - IM vs SC
Starting Solids
Baby Poop
Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Saturday Photo Hunt-Aftermath
The Amazing Dancing Sheep
PediaCast 139
December 11, 2008
TOPICS
New Crib Monitors Use Radar
Constipation
Holiday Safety Tips
Vaccine Cost
Appendicitis
Cry It Out Method
Flu Shots
Drinking Water Recommendations
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Wireless Crib Monitor Keeps Tabs On Baby's Breathing
Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
Parents Should Stay Alert During Holidays
Recalls.gov
Vaccines Cause Financial Burden To Health Care Providers
The Power of Positive Parenting : A Wonderful Way to Raise Children
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