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A podcast for parents and caregivers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
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Dig into the leading edge of pediatric research with scientists from Stanley Manley Children's Research Institute at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, one of the nation's largest freestanding pediatric research centers. On each episode, Patrick Seed, MD, PhD, president and chief research officer of Stanley Manley Children's Research Institute, talks with experts chasing solutions to the most pressing health challenges faced by kids and teens today.
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A Father-Focused Lens on Family Health with Dr. Craig Garfield
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In this episode, we explore how family dynamics can influence child health outcomes, specifically the impact that fathers can have on their children's health and development and the importance of including fathers in public health data collection, with guest Dr. Craig Garfield. Dr. Garfield leads the Family and Child Health Innovations Program (FCH…
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A Spotlight on Surgical Innovation with Dr. Seth Goldstein
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In this episode, surgeon, engineer, scientist and innovator, Dr. Seth Goldstien, discusses the impact of research and innovation in pediatric surgery. From using near-infrared light technology to detect intestinal ischemia in necrotizing enterocolitis, a critical disease in premature newborns, to pioneering fluorescence-guided surgery, Goldstein sh…
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Understanding Autism with Dr. Joshua Ewen
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Autism is one of the most commonly known developmental disorders in children, but its symptoms aren’t always obvious. Usually beginning in early childhood, the signs of autism spectrum disorder can appear as difficulty in social communication but vary widely. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Ewen, a pediatric neurologist and neurodevelopmental pediatric…
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A Closer Look at Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Kids
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More children are being prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses than ever before to help correct myopia or nearsightedness, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode, Drs. Noreen Shaikh and Magdalena Stec, pediatric optometrists and co-directors of the Myopia Clinic at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, ta…
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Understanding ADHD in Kids with Andrea Spencer, MD
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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood and may cause children to be overly active and have a tough time paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviors. But there are effective treatments and ways to manage symptoms and help children with the disorder thrive. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Spencer, a child and ad…
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Food allergies are one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, and several studies have suggested that food allergies have increased dramatically over the past several decades. Dr. Ruchi Gupta is a Luire Children’s physician, food allergy researcher, and food allergy mom, who has been at the forefront of improving childhood and adult allergi…
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Anxiety disorders are on the rise in children and teens, but there are resources and evidence-based treatments to help kids who are struggling lead productive, happy lives. In this episode, two Lurie Children’s experts, child and adolescent psychologist John Parkhurst, PhD, and clinical social worker Mallory Hilliard, LCSW, CADC, explain the signs,…
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A Global Approach to HIV Maternal Child Health with Jennifer Jao, MD, MPH
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As an infectious disease specialist, whose research focus is HIV maternal child health, Jennifer Jao, MD, MPH, splits her time between sub-Saharan Africa and Chicago, investigating the long-term metabolic effects of in utero exposure to HIV and antiretroviral medications. In this episode, Jao retraces her path to Global Health and infectious diseas…
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Protecting Kids From Gun Violence with Emily Lieberman, MD
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Firearms are the number one cause of death for kids in the United States. It’s a startling statistic that Lurie Children’s physician and mass shooting survivor, Dr. Emily Lieberman, wants to change. This episode covers the importance of secure gun and ammunition storage to help prevent accidental and intentional shootings, the mental health impact …
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Limiting Lead Exposure in Your Home with Helen Binns, MD
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Exposure to lead at a young age can disrupt brain development, making lead intoxication a serious health concern. But lead lurks in many places and knowing where it may be hiding and how to protect children from exposure is important. Dr. Helen Binns, a pediatrician and director of the Lead Evaluation Program at Lurie Children's, specializes in car…
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How to Handle Teenage Substance Use with Maria Rahmandar, MD
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It's never too early or too late to talk with children about the dangers of substance use. In this episode, Dr. Mariah Rahmandar, a Lurie Children’s attending physician in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's and the Medical Director of the Substance Use and Prevention Program, discusses how parents can help preve…
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Safely Integrating Babies and Dogs In The Home with Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB
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For families with dogs or who spend time around them, understanding dog behavior is essential to the safety of both children and pets. Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB, a veterinary behaviorist, addresses the potential risks of having dogs in the home and offers tips for avoiding negative encounters, especially dog bites. This episode offers a comprehe…
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In this episode of In Pursuit, host Patrick Seed, MD, PhD, talks with James W. Collins Jr., MD, MPH about his research career dedicated to understanding factors that affect the health outcomes of newborns, including a particular focus on how race and other social influencers of health are tied to birth outcomes in the U.S. and globally. Host: Patri…
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How Reading Impacts Early Brain Development with Mariana Glusman, MD
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Reading and interactive learning can have a profound impact on a child's brain development. Dr. Mariana Glusman, Attending Physician in Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children’s, shares how parents can nurture their children’s cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home. As a …
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Supporting Teen Mental Health with Aron Janssen, MD
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The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on a growing mental health crisis in the United States, impacting a record number of teens and many younger children, too. In this episode, Lurie Children’s pediatric psychiatrist, Aron Janssen, MD, shares ways parents, communities and healthcare providers can give kids the support they need. Dr. Janssen is the Vice…
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A Parent's Guide to Concussion in Kids with Jacqueline Turner, APRN
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Concussions have a major impact on the daily lives of millions of children each year. In this episode, Jaqueline Turner, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, discusses the importance of concussion prevention and management for young patients and offers insights into rule changes in youth spo…
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Researching the Barriers to Swim Safety in the City
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In the latest episode of In Pursuit, host Patrick Seed, MD, PhD, discusses with Michelle Macy, MD, the genesis of her research into child water safety and injury prevention, as well as the risk factors that contribute to accidental drowning. Dr. Macy also explores the deep-rooted, historical barriers to swim safety in Chicago, and shares how resear…
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Get to Know the Hosts of Kids' Health Matters
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The hosts of Kids' Health Matters, Dr. Nina Alfieri and Dr. Rob Sanchez, talk about what you can expect on upcoming epsiodes of the show. Alfieri and Sanchez are both pediatricians at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and new parents. Get to know this doctor duo and some of the topics they plan to cover during the first season of…
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Find out more about Kids' Health Matters, a podcast for parents and caregivers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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How Scientists Help Keep Kids Safe During Pandemics
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On the inaugural episode of In Pursuit, host Patrick Seed, MD, PhD, tackles the topic of infectious diseases with Larry Kociolek, MD. Kociolek is a Chicago-born and raised physician scientist at Stanley Manne Research Institute at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He is dedicated to understanding the spread of microbes in co…
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Find out what's in store on In Pursuit, hosted by Patrick Seed, MD, president and chief research officer of Stanley Manley Children's Research Institute at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's hospital of Chicago, one of the nation's largest freestanding pediatric research centers.By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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