Febrile Neonates: Can We Safely Skip the Lumbar Puncture? - PediaCast CME 121
05.05.2026 | 56 min.
Dr Brett Burstein and Dr Nathan Kuppermann visit the studio as we consider febrile neonates ≤28 days of age. Can we skip the lumbar puncture in low-risk babies? What constitutes low risk? And how can we employ shared decision-making with parents of these infants? Tune in for this important conversation!
Speech-Language Development: Milestones & Red Flags - PediaCast CME 120
21.04.2026 | 43 min.
Jamie Boster and Kelsey Schilling visit the studio as we consider speech and language development. What milestones are expected, when might red flags develop, and where should we refer when problems arise? Tune in to find out!
Music Therapy in the NICU - PediaCast CME 119
07.04.2026 | 48 min.
Kalin Moran, Lelia Emery, and Chloe Heintz are music therapists in the NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. What exactly is music therapy? How does it help premature babies? And what evidence supports its use? Tune in to find out!
Evaluation of Febrile Infants 61-90 Days of Age - PediaCast CME 118
11.03.2026 | 46 min.
Dr Nathan Kuppermann and Dr Paul Aronson visit the studio as we consider febrile infants between 61 and 90 days of age. This has traditionally been considered a “gray zone,” but new data informs an updated approach. We hope you can join us!
School Avoidance: Helping Kids Get Back to the Classroom - PediaCast CME 117
24.02.2026 | 45 min.
Dr. Elizabeth Vickery visits the studio as we consider the growing problem of school avoidance. Many factors conspire to keep kids out of the classroom, resulting in students falling behind and leading to family stress and frustration. We explore the causes of school avoidance and provide practical tips for pediatric providers who support these struggling families. We hope you can join us!