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Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Aravamuthan shares an overview of the diagnosis and management of Cerebral Palsy.
Beyond Laxatives: Surgical and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pediatric Constipation
Dr. Zani-Ruttenstock provides an overview of surgical and multi disciplinary approaches to pediatric constipation.
Perinatal HIV Management
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.
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.
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.
Pediatric Hypertension
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.
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 for problematic tantrums.
Updates on Multiple System Atrophy
Dr. Di Luca provides high level updates on multiple system atrophy.
Prenatally Identified Renal Abnormalities-Evaluation and Management
Dr. Coplen discusses the evaluation and managment of prenatally identified renal abnormalities.
Approach to Epilectic Spasms
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.
Advancing Liver Transplant Innovation
William Chapman, MD surgical director of the transplant program, shares insight into emerging work in xenotransplantation and other research aimed at addressing the global organ shortage.
Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery Advances: Fewer Risks, Better Outcomes
At the Fetal Care Center, WashU Medicine surgeons perform both open and fetoscopic myelomeningocele repair, offering families results that exceed benchmarks
Adolescent Nicotine Use
Dr. Schuh discusses the importance of nicotine on adolescent health and alternative methods of nicotine delivery.
Transforming COPD Care: WashU Medicine Physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Combine Expertise with Advanced Treatments
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to be one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated with treatment historically centered on smoking cessation and a series of inhalers.
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.
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.
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.
Advances in Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Customization, Durability, and Better Outcomes
Jay Keener, MD and his team are advancing shoulder replacement surgery with leading-edge techniques—using innovative materials, advanced planning software, and customized implants—to help patients return to active lives with more personalized, durable treatment options.
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.
Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and Therapy in 2025
Alzheimer Disease treatment and research has been advancing quickly recently and Dr. Erik Musiek provides and update and where we stand in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer Disease.
Novel Interventions in Pain Medicine
Dr. Vinny Fancio has been involved in the advancement and innovation of pain medicine and provides an overview of many of the novel approaches to treating pain.
Reducing Secondary Risk After Mild Ischemic Stroke
Dr. Derek Holder provides two mini talks on reducing secondary risk after mile ischemic stroke by outlining the role of short term dual antiplatelet (DAPT) and primary care follow up.
Advancements in Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
In October 2024, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, WashU Medicine division director of cardiothoracic surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, performed the hospital’s first robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery.
