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

UT Health San Antonio

Cases, updates, and discussions for the busy pediatric practitioner brought to you by UT Health San Antonio Host and author Holly Wayment.

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41:44

Resilience Under Fire: Lessons from War Correspondent...

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2026/03/25

Host Holly Wayment and war correspondent Benjamin Hall discuss his New York Times bestselling books, his near-fatal injury while reporting in Ukraine, and the long recovery that followed. He shares how family, community, and inner strength drove his rehabilitation and inspired his children’s book about bravery and standing up for others.Hall also offers practical advice for clinicians and families on communication, resilience, and supporting loved ones through trauma, and emphasizes the importance

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42:05

When Kids Hurt: Modern Approaches to Chronic...

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2026/03/13

Link for CME Credit Coming Soon!Holly Wayment welcomes grand rounds speaker Dr. Maged Mina on chronic pediatric pain, presented by University Health’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital and UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Mina reviews his background in anesthesiology and pain management and his long-standing work with children. The episode covers recognition and diagnosis of chronic pediatric pain (>3 months), common presentations (headaches, recurrent abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, CRPS,

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66:59

“My Brain Feels Better!”

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2026/03/06

Link for CME credit coming soon!This episode follows Lisa and Craig Wilkerson as they share their son Ryan’s sudden, severe decline from sudden-onset OCD-like symptoms to full disability caused by PANS/PANDAS, and the family’s multi-year struggle to get proper medical care. They describe repeated misdiagnoses, traumatic hospital experiences, and even CPS involvement, until Dr. Anthony Infante used specialized testing and prescribed IVIG immunotherapy. The treatment gradually restored Ryan’s sleep,

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71:56

Silent Crisis: Pediatric Cancer Gaps in Latino...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of Pediatrics Now, two experts present from the Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos conference on why children—especially Hispanic and Latino youth—are being left behind in pediatric cancer care. Adam De Smith, PhD, University of Southern California, reviews genetic and ancestral contributors to increased acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) risk in Latino populations, highlighting IKZF1 and polygenic risk patterns, ancient origins of risk alleles, and ongoing efforts to expand

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35:49

Constipation and Abdominal Pain: What To Do and When...

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2026/02/23

Constipation and Abdominal Pain: What To Do and When To Worryhttps://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101548 This episode explains how to distinguish functional constipation from organic causes in children, outlines the key red flags that require further workup or referral, and reviews evidence-based management including clean-outs, maintenance with polyethylene glycol (Miralax), dietary guidance, and when imaging or tests are appropriate. Host Holly Wayment and

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19:39

Stopping Bedwetting: Urology Insights from Dr. Tim...

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2026/01/12

Dr. Tim Baumgardner discusses his pediatric urology practice at UT Health San Antonio, and University Health, focusing on nocturnal enuresis—its evaluation and treatment (behavioral strategies, alarms, and DDAVP)—and describes multidisciplinary care, transition urology, clinic locations, and humanitarian outreach to Honduras.

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55:55

GI Health For Women and Children plus Hormones, and...

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2026/01/05

Link for CME Credit:https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101401 In this episode Host Holly Wayment interviews Dr. Sarah Marucci and they discuss the gut-brain axis, common GI conditions (IBS, H. pylori, celiac), diet, hormones, and mental health for women and children. Sarah reviews red flags for early cancer detection, screening options like colonoscopy and stool tests, and practical prevention tips—hydration, fiber, exercise, and open conversations about bowel

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51:49

Chest Wall Abnormalities: Pectus Excavatum &...

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2025/11/21

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 perioperative care. Listeners also hear about pain management

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27:35

Tics vs Twitches: When to Worry and What to Do

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2025/11/02

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, clonidine, antipsychotics, topiramate), red flags for seizures or other neurological causes, and the overlap between neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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24:26

What Causes Autism? Part 2: The Latest Science, an...

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2025/10/24

Link for CME credit coming soon!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 (including vaccines), and promising research directions like

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52:54

Autism: What We "Know," A Grand Rounds Talk by Dr....

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2025/10/20

Link for CME Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101120 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 covers screening (M‑CHAT), standardized assessments (ADOS, CARS),

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54:01

Seizures in Kids — Practical Diagnosis, Treatments,...

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2025/09/22

Seizures in Kids — Practical Diagnosis, Treatments, and When to Referhttps://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10101013 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, focal and generalized epilepsies, and developmental epileptic encephalopathies. Key diagnostic tools include EEG, MRI,

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43:55

Mosquitoes, Fleas & Outbreak: ID Update with Deena...

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2025/08/27

Link for CME Credit Coming Soon!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 tips (mosquito control, repellents, pet flea prevention), travel vaccine guidance, and practical advice for pediatric practitioners on

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56:51

Treating Pain in Medically Fragile Children

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2025/08/19

Link for MOC Credit Coming soon for this grand rounds talk episode!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 strategies around procedures, bowel regimens, and close outpatient follow-up to manage chronic

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30:56

COVID Update: Review of Scientific Studies

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2025/06/19

link for CME credit coming soon!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 expectations for COVID and flu. In this insightful episode, Dr. Cantey addresses common parental concerns, emphasizing the necessity of

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59:07

Understanding Bone Health in Children: Grand Rounds...

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2025/06/07

link for CME credit coming soon!Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds episode with Radhika B. Pillai, MD as she delves into the importance of bone health in children. With a strong foundation in cystic fibrosis research, Dr. Pillai explores critical pediatric concerns such as calcium growth, puberty disorders, diabetes, and obesity. In this episode, Dr. Pillai emphasizes the significance of bone health, highlighting its often-under appreciated role in pediatric care. She provides insights

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43:29

Alternative Birth Practices: What the Pediatrician...

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2025/05/31

Join host Holly Wayment for a captivating discussion with Dr. Kang, a pediatrician and neonatal perinatal medicine fellow, as she delves into the world of alternative birth practices. This episode covers a range of topics including water immersion for labor, vaginal seeding, and umbilical non-severance, illustrating the growing interest in these methods. Dr. Kang provides an overview of the benefits and risks associated with each practice, offering insights into their prevalence and the existing

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30:17

Measles Outbreak Update: “It’s Heartbreaking”

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2025/05/16

link for free CME credit coming soonJoin host Holly Wayment as she delves into the pressing issue of measles in Texas with Dr. Jason Bowling, a leading expert in infectious diseases. Dr. Bowling discusses where we are right now with measles, a disease that was previously declared eradicated due to vaccination, the impact on the community, and the critical role of vaccination in preventing further spread. Learn measles symptoms can mimic other viral infections, and the steps pediatricians can take

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56:10

Motivational Interviewing for the Busy Practitioner

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2025/05/09

https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098690In this episode, host and executive producer Holly Wayment dives into motivational interviewing (MI) with expert David Roberts, Ph.D.. Discover how this gold-standard counseling approach can dramatically improve treatment adherence for pediatric practitioners. Dr. Roberts, a seasoned psychiatrist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, shares his extensive experience in training over 3,000

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47:32

What Can We Learn About Compassion From the Head of...

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2025/04/24

Link for CME Credithttps://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10098640 Join host Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she explores the intersection of medicine and customer service with Matthew Anderson, Vice President of Customer Service for PayPal and Venmo. Discover how principles from the corporate world can enhance patient care and communication in pediatric settings. Learn the significance of humanizing interactions and the critical components that can transform

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