Pediatrics Now for Parents

ADHD Update plus Warning Signs

Host and author Holly Wayment interviews a pediatric psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience about ADHD, the drug shortage, and what to look out for if you think your child might have ADHD.

New Weight Loss Drugs for Kids and Healthy Eating Part Two

New Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part Two: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In
FACULTY:
Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology and Pediatric Wellness expert at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
 
OVERVIEW:
In a two part series, Pediatrics Now for Parents Podcast host and Executive Editor Holly Wayment talks with Luisa Rodriguez, MD about the new weight loss drugs for kids and more. Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute.
 
DISCLOSURES:Luisa Rodriguez, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
 
 
 
 

Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part One: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In

Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part 1: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In
FACULTY:
Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology and Pediatric Wellness expert at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
 
OVERVIEW:
In a two part series, Pediatrics Now for Parents Podcast host and Executive Editor Holly Wayment talks with Luisa Rodriguez, MD about the new weight loss drugs for kids and more. Dr. Rodriguez sees patients at University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute.
 
DISCLOSURES:Luisa Rodriguez, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 
 
 
 
 

When to Worry: Perspective from a Heart Doc

When to Worry: Perspective from a Pediatric Cardiologist
Ginnie Abarbanell, MD, is a Professor of Cardiology at UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now for Parents Podcast host Holly Wayment talks with Ginnie Abarbanell, MD about fainting, chest pain, and how to keep your child's heart healthy. Dr. Abarbanell sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's clinic in the medical center and in Stone Oak at the Baptist Hospital atrium in San Antonio, : 210-450-7334, fax 210-450-2124.  She also sees patients at University Hospital. 
 
 
 

Antibiotics & Children: An Interview with J.B. Cantey, M.D.

Antibiotics & Children: An Interview with J.B. Cantey, M.D.
Host  and author Holly Wayment, talks to leading pediatric experts in the field.
Follow us wherever you get your podcasts! FACULTY:
JB Cantey, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Cantey’s bio 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment interterviews JB Cantey, MD, MPH about his groundbreaking research regarding antibiotics and babies. Dr. Cantey is double boarded in neonatology and infectious disease.  He has a Master’s in public health and is a contributing writer for Redbook. 
 

Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free!

Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free!
FACULTY:
Ian Mitchell, MD is Pediatric Surgeon in Chief at University Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Mitchell about Fresh Start, free surgeries for children.  
DISCLOSURES:Ian Mitchell, MD and Utica Gray, PhD have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
 

The Difference Between Allergies and Colds

The Difference Between Allergies and Colds
FACULTY:
Edward G. Brooks, MD serves on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Expert Panel 4. He's the chief of UT Health San Antonio's Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Disease Division, and he sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's Adult and Pediatric Allergy Clinic on Medical Drive and at University Hospital.  Dr. Brooks also sees rheumatology patients.
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with Edward G. Brooks, MD about cedar allergies in children.

The RSV Vaccine and More

Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment brings parents an update on the new RSV vaccine and more. Wayment interviews neonatologist and infectious disease doctor JB Cantey of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and University Hospital.

Got Vaccines?

Why Vaccinate? Answers from Infectious Disease Doctor J.B. Cantey
FACULTY:
JB Cantey, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Cantey’s bio 
OVERVIEW:Pediatrics Now Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks with JB Cantey, MD, MPH, one of the few doctors in the country who is double boarded in neonatology and infectious disease, about the truth about vaccines for your children and family.