Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast provides interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. This podcast series offers continuing education for some sessions. For additional information on CE availability and to claim CE

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Children's Mercy, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Children's Mercy hosts Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast, a health show with 30 episodes published.

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  When Should You Repeat a Child's CBC?

  Sep 29, 202614 min

  "I found an unexpected abnormal CBC — should I repeat it or refer?" This episode focuses on repeat testing and early steps for abnormal CBCs. Sara McElroy, MD, pediatric hematologist at Children's Mercy explains when mild changes can be safely rechecked versus urgent referral. She covers transient marrow suppression with infection, lab artifact and repeat timing (about 4–6 weeks), the role of return precautions, and when to escalate to hematology or the ER. Learn more about Sara McElroy, MD

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  When to Refer a Child with High Blood Pressure

  Sep 23, 202612 min

  Should my child with persistent high BP see a specialist? Douglas Blowey, MD, Director of the Hypertension Clinic at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, outlines practical referral triggers for pediatricians. He discusses persistent or stage‑2 hypertension, symptomatic or emergency presentations, age under six, evidence of kidney disease or protein/blood on urinalysis, and failure of lifestyle changes — plus the initial tests primary care should obtain before referral. Learn more about Douglas Blowey, MD

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  What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Teens?

  Sep 23, 202621 min

  Curious why your teen’s periods are so heavy? Heavy menstrual bleeding and its causes are discussed. Lauren Amos, MD, MS, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, and Ashli Lawson, MD, MS, Program Director, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Fellowship at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, explain common contributors such as anovulatory cycles, underlying bleeding disorders (up to 30% in affected adolescents), and when to consider a transabdominal pelvic ultrasound or thyroid (TSH) check.

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  What Causes Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Kids?

  Sep 23, 202613 min

  Why are my child's lymph nodes enlarged? Lymphadenopathy — Lori Morgan, MD, MCR, Physician, Hematology and Oncology at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, explains that infection is the most common cause and why lymph nodes enlarge during immune responses. Hear about typical locations (cervical, submandibular, submental), how thin children may show prominent nodes, why parents commonly discover them, and when a history should prompt further evaluation.

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  Is My Child's Heart Murmur Dangerous?

  Sep 21, 202611 min

  Is my child's heart murmur dangerous or just harmless? Heart murmurs and when they matter — Pezad Doctor, MD, Pediatric Cardiology at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, and Mahmoud Jaara, MD, pediatric cardiology fellow at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, explain how to tell innocent murmurs (soft, systolic, short, position‑dependent) from concerning ones, which symptoms and family history raise concern, and what to expect at a cardiology visit (exam, oxygen saturation, pulses) Learn more about Pezad Doctor, MD

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