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Host Holly Wayment talks with pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Izabela Tarasiewicz explains the difference between positional plagiocephaly (flat head) and craniosynostosis (premature suture fusion), and why early detection matters.

The episode covers the critical early treatment window (ideally by 3–4 months) to allow minimally invasive surgery, when helmet therapy is helpful, and why pediatricians should refer rather than order X-rays.

Practical takeaways: trust parental concern, refer early to a head-shape or craniofacial clinic, and know that prompt evaluation can prevent larger surgeries and improve developmental outcome.

University Health Craniofacial Program

Claudia Galaviz, Cleft & Craniofacial Coordinator

(210)-743-1402

Referral Fax: (210)-358-8576

UT Health Cranial Remolding Program

Referrals can be sent to evaluate all head shape abnormalities

Phone: (210) 450-9064

Fax: (210) 450-2150

Not Just Food Poisoning: Salmonella in Young Infants Can Turn Deadly

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Host Holly Wayment speaks with the first doctor to be double boarded in neonatology and infectious disease: Dr. J.B. Cantey about salmonella in infants and children, emphasizing that salmonella gastroenteritis can quickly become invasive and life‑threatening in young babies. There's been a recent uptick in Salmonella cases in the San Antonio area.

The episode reviews why infants are more vulnerable, current testing practices (including molecular stool panels), the importance of blood cultures before antibiotics, red flags for invasive disease, and typical treatment options.

Practical prevention and management tips are highlighted: hand hygiene, safe food preparation, caution with animal exposures, hydration strategies, and when to seek urgent care or consult pediatric infectious disease.

Let Babies Eat: New Guidelines to Prevent Food Allergies

FACULTY: David Stukus, MD is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and the Director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

OVERVIEW:

In this grand rounds episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment brings us cutting-edge approaches to infant food introduction and allergy prevention, featuring Nationwide Children's Hospital's Dr. David Stukus .

Dr. Stukus delves into the history of infant feeding guidelines, the evolving scientific evidence, and practical strategies for pediatric practitioners.

Listeners will gain insights into the confusion caused by changing guidelines, the landmark LEAP trial's impact on peanut allergy prevention, and the importance of introducing allergenic foods early, based on evidence rather than outdated practices. The episode provides evidence-based recommendations to support parents, addressing common misconceptions and fears about food allergies.

Join the discussion to better understand the relationship between eczema and food allergies, how to effectively reassure and guide families during clinics, and strategies to help pediatric patients achieve diverse diets that minimize allergy risks. Learn how pediatricians play a crucial role in educating families and preventing unnecessary dietary restrictions that can lead to food allergies. This episode is a must-listen for any healthcare professional looking to navigate the complexities of infant nutrition and allergy prevention with clarity and confidence.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:

David Stukus, MD has disclosed he is a researcher for DBV Technologies and was a consultant to ARS Pharmaceutical and Genentech. The relevant financial relationships noted for Dr. Stukus have been mitigated.

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance. Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation. RELEASE DATE: 2/5/2025

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2027