October 2007

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PediaCast 73 * Expired Medication, Asthma, Lead * 347-404-5437

By Dr Mike

 
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LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Listener Comment (Thinking Inside the Box)
Expired Medication
Epidurals and Breast Feeding
Asthma Questions
Lead Poisoning

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 41: Thinking Inside the Box
Using Expired Medications: A Murky Issue
Drug Expiration Dates: How They Benefit the Pharmaceutical Companies
Lead Information from the National Safety Council
Christmas Cards for the Hip Family (cardmychristmas.com)
PediaScribe: Bloggy Giveaway (Christmas Cards)

PediaCast 72 * Febrile Seizures * 347-404-5437

By Dr Mike

 
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THE IN-DEPTH EDITION
Today, we discuss febrile seizures. What causes them? Are they dangerous? How do you treat febrile seizures? Can you prevent them? Answers to these questions–and MUCH MORE–on today’s episode of PediaCast!

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Febrile Seizure Fact Sheet

PediaCast 71 * Alcohol, MRSA, Siblings * 347-404-5437

By Dr Mike

 
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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Pregnancy and Alcohol - How Much is Safe?
FDA Grant To Study An Emerging Health Issue for U.S. Infants
MRSA Confirmed in Dead New York Student
Older Brothers Increase Aggressive Behavior in Younger Siblings
Innovative Teaching Involves Students in Science

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Community Superbug is a Growing Danger Across US
EPA Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against MRSA
MRSA in Schools (CDC)

PediaCast 70 * Body Image, Obesity, Junk Food * 347-404-5437

By Dr Mike

 
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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Dissatisfaction With Body Image Pervades All Cultures
IBM To Pay For Obesity Prevention Efforts For Children of Employees
EnergyNow! Announces Grants To Combat Childhood Obesity
Schools Gain Ground in Battle Against Junk Food
Pharmacists Ask FDA to Improve Pediatric Labeling

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
PediaScribe: KT’s LunaPad Review
PediaScribe: LunaPad Contest Information
EnergyNow.com

PediaCast 69 * Vocal Cord Dysfunction * 347-404-5437

By Dr Mike

 
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THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Karen McCoy is a Pediatric Pulmonologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Today, she stops by PediaCast to discuss vocal cord dysfunction and its confusion with asthma.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Breathing Disorder Can Be Difficult To Detect (USA Today)
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (Medscape)

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