Pediatrics On Call
Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Improving Pedestrian Safety, Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Ep 162
In this episode Brian Johnston, MD, MPH, FAAP, co-author of a new policy statement and technical report on child pedestrian safety, explains how changing infrastructure can save lives. Hosts David Hi…
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado – Ep 161
In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD, FAAP. Dr. Maldonado talks ab…
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Improving Sleep in Youth and Teens – Ep. 160
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the June issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD…
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Research on Mental Health, Firearm Access and Suicidality– Ep. 159
In this episode Srinivasan Suresh, MD, MBA, FAAP, chair of the AAP Council on Clinical Information Technology, outlines the potential benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence in medicine. …
Gender-affirming Care, Undertriage in Emergency Departments – Ep. 158
In this episode Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, member of the executive committee of the AAP Section on LGBT Health and Wellness, explains why limiting gender-affirming care affects the health of all childre…
Social Media and Mental Health, How Maternal BMI and Rapid Infant Weight Gain Affect Children Later in Life – Ep. 157
In this episode Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, co-Medical Directors of the SAMHSA-funded AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, explain why…
Medicaid Unwinding after the Pandemic, Sex Trading among Cisgender Boys – Ep. 156
In this episode Pam Shaw, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on State Government Affairs, explains what will happen when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and Medicaid no longer is availabl…
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Preventing Vehicular Heat Stroke – Ep. 155
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the May issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinki…
Protecting Children from Tobacco and Nicotine, How Homelessness and Disability Intersect – Ep. 154
In this episode Brian Jenssen, MD, MSHP, FAAP, lead author of three reports about protecting children and adolescents from tobacco and nicotine, offers ways pediatricians can help patients and their …