Pediatric Voices

Pediatric Voices

Pediatric Voices is brought to you by Duke Children’s, where caring for complex health conditions is part of our everyday mission. Every two weeks, members of the Duke Children’s community will bring you inspiring stories, discuss advances and innovations in children’s healthcare and share important pediatric healthcare information.

Episodes

April 21, 2024
raising-celiac-superheroes-navigating-a-gluten-free-childhood

Celiac disease has entered the public consciousness on a wave of confusion, concern, and misinformation. This condition may begin in childhood with troublesome symptoms, with life-long implications for growth and health if not ident...

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let-s-get-this-straight-scoliosis-and-spine-health

The growth and development of the muscles and bones, and the joints, tendons, and ligaments that connect them, is an important part of childhood health. In this episode, Dr. Robert Lark—a pediatric orthopedic surgeon—discusses the evaluation a...

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beyond-play-child-life-specialists-in-the-hospital

Hospitalizations can be incredibly stressful experiences for children and youth, and effective coping requires expert care and support from the whole healthcare team. Child life specialists play an integral role, supporting children and youth ...

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caring-for-latino-youth-and-families-in-the-midst-of-the-mental-health-crisis

Today's youth are struggling with profound mental health challenges, and youth in Latino communities are no exception. In this conversation, Dr. Luke Smith, Lauren Goslin, and Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti share k...

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rsv-covid-19-and-influenza-oh-my

The landscape of viral infections and immunizations for children and youth has evolved significantly. In this episode, Dr. Ganga Moorthy, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist, brings us up to speed on the latest developments to help keep kids safe in the m...

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January 10, 2024
winter-safety

Wintertime is filled with holiday celebrations and other fun activities for children and youth. It also brings with it, however, risk of injuries and other health problems that in many cases can be prevented. In this episode, Dr. Emily Greenwald, an Emergency Medicine physician, ...

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how-to-talk-with-children-about-diversity-and-inclusion

When parents and caregivers discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice with children, they provide a roadmap for navigating human differences. If these issues are contextualized in a way that is relatable and accessible, children c...

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game-changing-innovation-in-pediatric-heart-surgery

The surgical treatment of children with congenital heart disease is a monumental challenge, one which requires great technical ability, deep medical knowledge and an innovative spirit. At the intersection of cutting-edge research and collabor...

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infant-safe-sleep-what-everyone-needs-to-know

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. While the precise cause of SIDS events remains unknown, there are many ways in which families can decrease the risk of SIDS and promote healthy sleep. Drs. Sophie Shaikh and Kristina N...

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duke-children-s-caring-for-children-and-each-other

In this episode, Dr. Ann Reed, Chair of Pediatrics at Duke and Physician-in-Chief of Duke Children's Hospital, shares her personal journey to pediatrics, critical leadership insights, and her vision for the future of Duke Children's.

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Every day, Duke Children’s team members change lives through clinical care and rewrite the script on the future of pediatric medicine through cutting edge research and transformative education. This work would not be possible without the inv...

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neonatal-brain-health-and-the-advent-of-fetal-neurology

The frontier of our understanding of neurologic illness has been reset, and now sits at the earliest stages of life. Conditions which impact the brain and nervous system are now diagnosed before children are born, during their time in the...

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how-far-we-ve-come-reflections-on-our-first-few-conversations

Pediatric Voices co-hosts Drs. Angelo Milazzo and Richard Chung share key insights and inspiration from the early episodes of the show and look ahead to what’s in store.

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early-diagnosis-and-treatment-for-pediatric-genetic-disease

Innovations in genetic testing and treatment are changing the game for patients and families who are affected by these devastating conditions. Although previously believed to be untreatable—and certainly uncurable—brilliant new techni...

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a-user-s-guide-to-the-teaching-hospital-curiosity-collaboration-and-care

Many children and youth, particularly those with complex health conditions, are cared for in teaching hospitals. What are teaching hospitals? How are they different from other hospitals? And how do those differences affec...

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resilience-and-the-challenges-facing-our-children

The topic of resilience has permeated conversations in recent years, and particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children, teens, and young adults are confronted with constant threats to their resilience springing from illness, from ...

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health-concerns-for-teens-and-young-adults

Teens and young adults face a number of health challenges, from finding adequate routine care, to dealing with mental and behavioral health issues, to managing chronic medical conditions. Unfortunately, they often fall through the gaps of the healthca...

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advances-in-the-evaluation-and-treatment-of-childhood-obesity

Supporting all children and youth to live healthy and full lives is the primary goal of pediatricians and child health professionals. In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Armstrong discusses the complex causes and consequences of childho...

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June 27, 2023
summer-safetyWhen pediatricians think of summertime, they think of vacation, time with family and friends, and the end of the school year. They also worry about activities which put kids at risk for injuries and accidents. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Emily Greenwald—a pediatric emergen...
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transformations-and-triumphs-tales-in-the-fight-for-health-equity

Pediatricians and child health professionals are committed to the health and well-being of all children and youth. In this conversation, Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti shares expert insights on the many complex challenges that...

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