Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner

Fentanyl Facts
Link for CME Credit:
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095454
 
FACULTY:
Glen Medellin, MD, is double boarded in pediatrics and palliative medicine.  He sees patients at University Hospital
 
 
OVERVIEW:
Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Glen Medillin,  a fentanyl expert at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  Wayment and Medillin delve into the alarming fentanyl crisis,  with a special focus on its devastating effects on children
Medellin shares staggering information about the spike in fentanyl-related deaths among children and young adults and offers important insights on how to confront this critical issue. He stresses the essential role of education about the perils of fentanyl and encourages pediatric practitioners to use specific screening tools
to assess teenagers for potential risk of substance abuse disorders.
The podcast emphasizes the role of mental health professionals and substance abuse therapy programs in supporting at-risk individuals. It also provides valuable information about resources available for affected families, including public helplines, crisis centers, and government programs.
The episode further investigates the causes of substance use disorders, particularly opioid usage, in teenagers. It highlights the potentially fatal nature of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, due to its potency and undetectable presence. The dangers of over-the-counter medications and the importance of proper medication practices are discussed, with an emphasis on the risk of unintentional overdosing.
The conversation concludes with Dr. Medellin sharing his passion for palliative care and the importance of self-care for healthcare practitioners. His uplifting message underscores the need for a balanced life, emphasizing that despite the challenges professionals face, commitment and enthusiasm, paired with good self-care, can help them overcome any hurdles.
 
 

How to Work Through a Clinical Ethics Problem: One Ethicist's Approach
(Grand Rounds Talk for MOC or Ethics Credit!)
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095284
In this new episode of the Ethics Credit Podcast, Host Holly Wayment brings us neonatology veteran Dr. Brian S. Carter.  In this grand rounds talk, he leads a captivating discussion on the nuanced aspects of pediatric bioethics. He explores the challenging scenarios in neonatology, the complex interaction between pediatric autonomy, parental authority, and virtues, and the dynamic role parents play in the decision-making process.
Dr. Carter shares practical examples underlining the importance of empathy, shared decision-making, and understanding patients' narratives in ethical healthcare. In addition, he delves into critical challenges in perinatal health care ethics, particularly the debated concept of periviability. The episode highlights the significance of an ethically sound approach in pediatric practice, enlightening listeners about myriad ethical considerations in child health care.
FACULTY:
Brian S. Carter, MD, Interim Director, Children’s Mercy Bioethics Center and Division of Neonatology, Children’s Mercy Hospital. He is an academic neonatologist who has been in practice for 40 years.
 
OVERVIEW:
Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment presents Brian S. Carter, MD talk regarding how to work through a clinical ethics problem.
 
DISCLOSURES:
Brian S. Carter, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00)Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)
Texas Medical Board of Ethics (1.00)
MOC 2 credit (1.00)
 
 

CME link:          https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095275
ADHD Update: When Will the Drug Shortage End? What to Do
FACULTY:
Giancarlo Ferruzzi, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He’s been a child psychiatrist for 30 years. 
 
OVERVIEW:
Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment interviews Giancarlo Ferruzzi, MD about the ADHD drug shortage and solutions for pediatric practitioners and their patients. Dr. Ferrruzzi and Wayment also talk about CPAN, plus the reason for an uptick in adolescents with facial tics.
Don't forget to tell your patients about our new podcast for parents! Pediatrics Now for Parents: Health News in Small Bites for the Busy Parent.  One less topic you have to cover in the exam room! www.pediatricsnowforparents.com
 
 
DISCLOSURES:
Giancarlo Ferruzzi, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00)Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)
 
 

MOC link coming soon!
40 Years in Childhood Tuberculosis: My How Things Have Changed!
FACULTY:
Jeffrey R. Starke, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
 
OVERVIEW:
Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment brings us a talk with Jeffrey R. Starke, MD about 40 years in childhood tuberculosis and how things have changed.  Dr. Starke’s major area of study has been tuberculosis in children, having cared for over 1,100 children with TB disease. He has also authored over 170 papers and given over 100 national and international presentations on childhood tuberculosis,
 
DISCLOSURES:Jeffrey R. Starke, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095236
Weight Loss Drugs for Kids: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In 
FACULTY:
Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
 
OVERVIEW:
Pediatrics Now Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Luisa Rodriguez, MD about the new weight loss drugs for kids. Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute.
 
DISCLOSURES:Luisa Rodriguez, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00)Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)
 

Practitioners click here for free credit: CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095128
 
Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free!
FACULTY:
Ian Mitchell, MD is Pediatric Surgeon in Chief at University Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  Utica Gray, PhD, MSHSA, National Director for Fresh Start was also interviewed for this program. 
 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Gray about Fresh Start, free surgeries for children.
 
DISCLOSURES:Ian Mitchell, MD and Utica Gray, PhD have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00)Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)
 
 

CME Link:        https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095103
How to Spot and Treat Children with NF-1
FACULTY (and staff):
Krystal Robinson,PsyD, Shafqat Shah, M.D.,  Rachel Wyatt, Genetic Counselor
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with the University of Texas Health Science Center’s Neurofibromatosis Team.  For NF referrals, please email Rachel Wyatt: wyattr1@uthscsa.edu
DISCLOSURES:Krystal Robinson, PsyD, Shafqat Shah, MD, and Rachel Wyatt have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00)Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00)
 
 
 
 

If you're a clinician or provider, here's the link for free credit:
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095080
Vaccine Hesitancy: What Can You Do?
FACULTY:
JB Cantey, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Cantey’s bio 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with JB Cantey, MD, MPH, one of the few doctors in the country who is double boarded in neonatology and infectious disease, about vaccine hesitancy. Cantey gives advice about what to say in the exam room.  He has a master’s in public health and is a contributing writer for Redbook. 
DISCLOSURES:JB Cantey, MD, MPH has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50)Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50)
 
 

 
Practitioners Click here for free credit:
https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10094952
Update on RSV Prevention in Infants
FACULTY:
Michael Odom, MD is a neonatologist with UT Health San Antonio and University Hospital.  He's passionate researching methods to prevent RSV in babies and has been doing so since the 1990’s.
 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment discusses with Dr. Odom cutting edge RSV prevention, including the now recommended Nirsevimab.   Dr. Odom answers questions from pediatric practitioners.
www.pediatricsnowpodcast.com
 
DISCLOSURES:Michael Odom, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD, and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMAPRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50)Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50)
 
 

CME Link for Episode 37:   https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10094245
Heat Health: From Swimming to Hot Cars, an Update from our Pediatric ER Doctor
FACULTY:
Priyanka Kandhal, MD is a Pediatric and Emergency Medicine Physician with UT Health San Antonio.
 
www.pediatricsnowpodcast.com
 
Jeff Holst is cofounder of Colin’s Hope, A nonprofit recommended by the Texas Pediatric Society that has videos and materials for pediatric clinics that can be sent  on drowning prevention.
 
Jennifer Poteat has a master’s degree from Dell Medical School and is Executive Director of Colin’s Hope.
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Producer Holly Wayment interviews UT Health San Antonio and University Hospital Pediatric E.R. Doctor Priyanka Kandhal about recent drownings and also a child left in a hot car.  She talks to Jeff Holst and Jennifer Poteat about swimming safety and resources for pediatricians. Holst opens up about the tragic loss of his son and his nonprofit he hopes will help others.
DISCLOSURES:Priyanka Kandhal, MD, Jeff Holst, and Jennifer Poteat, EMPL, MSHCT have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.  Planning Committee member Steven Seidner, MD has disclosed he receives funding from Draeger Medical for the Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Infinity Acute Care System Workstation Neonatal Care Babylog VN500 Device in High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) Mode in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Neonates for which he is a co-principal investigator. The relevant financial relationships noted for Dr. Seidner have been mitigated.  
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
 
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMAPRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
CREDITS:AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75)Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.75)