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Clinical videos, news, and publications BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine physicians
Clinical videos, news, and publications BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine physicians
Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Aravamuthan shares an overview of the diagnosis and management of Cerebral Palsy.
Prenatally Identified Renal Abnormalities-Evaluation and Management
Dr. Coplen discusses the evaluation and managment of prenatally identified renal abnormalities.
Tremendous Tantrums-Getting Kicked Out of Daycare
Dr. Young define's tantrums and what is considered developmentally appropriate versus atypical. Learn about brief interventions for tantrums that can be done in a primary care setting and community services and evidence-based interventions ...
Dr. Daniels reviews the history of perinatal management, discusses the current recommendations for perinatal prophylaxis, and how to counsel parents who are breastfeeding and living with HIV.
Introduction to Pediatric Epilepsy Syndromes and Common Epilepsy Mimics
Dr. DeKorver will review the clinical presentation and characteristics of the most common pediatric epilepsy syndromes within infant, childhood, and adolescent patients.
Beyond Laxatives: Surgical and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pediatric Constipation
Dr. Zani-Ruttenstock provides an overview of surgical and multi disciplinary approaches to pediatric constipation.
Dr. Ahmadi discusses how to differentiate epiletic spasms from other pediatric neurologic and non-neurologic conditions. He also reviews the treatment of epileptic spasms and advice on vaccination in patients with epileptic spasms.
Updates on Multiple System Atrophy
Dr. Di Luca provides high level updates on multiple system atrophy.
Dr. Halabi reviews the epidemiology and risk factors of hypertension, describes the diagnostic approach and evaluation of a pediatric patient who presents with elevated blood pressure, and discusses the treatment options for pediatric hypertension.
Specific Learning Disorders (with a special focus on Dyslexia)
Dr. Kissel speaks on learning disorders versus learning disabilities, some common learning disabilities, and a deeper dive in to dyslexia. While also discussing what to be aware of as a pediatrician.
Dr. Schuh discusses the importance of nicotine on adolescent health and alternative methods of nicotine delivery.
Pediatric Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones) Update
Dr. Hubert Swana provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric kidney stones: what causes them, new advancements in surgical management, and common issues assosciated with pediatric kidney stones.
Is Your Asthma Action Plan SMART?
Anne E. Borgmeyer, DNP, RN, CPNP, gives an update to the asthma management guidelines, describes single maintenance, reliever therapy and goes over key concepts in teaching the Asthma Action Plan.
Marfan Syndrome and other Aortopathies
Dr. LaRossa speaks on aortopathy syndromes, what they are, why they matter, and when to refer.
Epidemiology of Pediatric Febrile Rash Illnesses in the Summer of 2025
Dr. Reich reviews the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of tick-borne illnesses in the St. Louis and surrounding areas as well as the recent measles activity.
The Impact of Vaccinations and the Cost of Vaccine Hesitancy
Dr. Rachel Orscheln presents on trends in vaccine coverage, common parental concerns regarding immunizations, clinical presentation and diagnosis of vaccine-preventable diseases seen infrequently in the US, and strategies for combating vaccine hesitancy.
Multidisciplinary Intervention for Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD)
Megan Shelton, PhD and Catherine Pike, PhD provide an overview of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) diagnosis and tips for taking about FNSD with patients and their families.
Christopher A. Sumski, DO reviews causes of dyslipidemia in pediatric patients, screen guidelines, and types of interventions.
Assessment and Management of Hearing Loss
Dr. Speaker discusses the assessment and management of hearing loss.
Breastfeeding Basics for Outpatient Pediatricians: Supporting Mom and Baby Until the Milk Comes In
Leanne DePalma, MD, presents on "Breastfeeding Basics for Outpatient Pediatricians: Supporting Mom and Baby Until the Milk Comes In."
Curves of the Pediatric Back: Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Blake Montgomery, MD, presents on "Curves of the Pediatric Back: Kyphosis and Scoliosis"
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: What You Need to Know
Sarah Henkel, MD, defines metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease and presents on how to diagnose it in children.
My Child's Head Looks Strange, is it Normal?
Eric Thompson, MD, presents on the three categories of hydrocephalus. Obstructive, Communicating and Ex Vacuo.
Catherine Gooch, MD, presents on achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia and bone formations.
Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Children
Shannon Jenkin Swiney, PNP, presents on the pathophysiology of the autonomic nervous system as well as the diagnosis, management and treatment of Autonomic Dysfunction.
Congenital Syphilis: An Epidemic Driven by Social Determinants of Health
Elizabeth Daniels, MD, discusses how congenital syphilis can lead to stillbirth, prematurity and significant neonatal morbidity.
Anti-Obesity Medications for Pediatricians
Jennifer E. Sprague, MD, PhD, presents on childhood weight stigma linked to health consequences.
Advancing the Medical Care at St. Louis Children's Hospital NICU
St. Louis Children’s Hosptial is home to one of the largest level IV newborn intensive care units in the nation, consistently recognized among the top programs by U.S. News & World Report.
