Gratitude and Reflection in Pediatrics: Thanksgiving 2025

In this special episode recorded on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2025, hosts Dr. Rogu and Dr. Bravo discuss what they're thankful for within the field of pediatrics.

Celebrating milestones such as 50,000 podcast downloads and robust support from their medical community, they reflect on the importance of friendships, the dedication of colleagues, and the significance of mentoring the next generation of physicians. They also explore the challenges and changes in healthcare, including the impact of private equity on medical practices and the evolution of technology in medical record-keeping. The episode concludes with heartfelt gratitude for family, friends, and listeners.

00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Special
00:11 Gratitude in Pediatrics
00:39 Podcast Milestones and Community Support
01:41 Friendship and Podcast Beginnings
03:38 Challenges in Pediatric Practice
05:33 Healthcare System Critiques
15:16 Medicaid and Pediatric Care
17:01 Diabetes Screening and AAP Resolutions
22:12 COVID-19 and Pediatric Admissions: A Comparative Analysis
23:18 The Role of Social Media in Public Health Debates
23:34 Focus on Effective Interventions in Pediatrics
24:23 Collaboration in Pediatric EHR Systems
26:34 The Future of AI in Healthcare
27:30 Challenges and Benefits of EHR Systems
36:46 Gratitude and Reflections on Medical Practice
44:03 Concluding Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes

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The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

In this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, hosts Dr. Bravo and George discuss various topics ranging from significant healthcare events to internal policy challenges. They highlight important conferences such as the 8th Symposium on General Population Screening for Type 1 Diabetes at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the PMI conference in New Orleans. The central discussion focuses on recent changes in A CIP decisions, especially those related to vaccine recommendations and public health policies. The episode features guest experts like Dr. John Caine and Kristen Struble, who provide their insights on the implications of these policies for pediatric practice. The dialogue touches on the challenges of maintaining public trust, shared decision-making in vaccinations, and the impact of political interference in medical guidelines.

00:00 Introduction to The Pediatric Lounge Podcast
00:39 Upcoming Events and Symposiums
02:38 Discussion on ACIP Decisions and Impact
03:29 COVID-19 Vaccine Policies and Controversies
09:13 Critique of Public Health Administration
13:53 Debate on Vaccine Recommendations and Practices
30:08 The Role of Big Pharma in Medicine
40:39 Thimerosal in Vaccines: A Historical Perspective
43:52 Debating the Opposition to Multi-Dose Vials
45:03 Concerns Over Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth
49:29 The Role of Politics in Vaccine Recommendations
56:48 Challenges in Communicating Vaccine Information
59:20 Shared Decision Making in COVID-19 Vaccination
01:07:02 The Impact of Anti-Vaccine Movements
01:12:44 The Importance of Trust in Medical Practice
01:21:46 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

Innovative Approaches to Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Screening

In this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, the hosts interview Dr. Susan Gunduz, an independent pediatrician and founder of Northport Pediatrics. Dr. Gunduz discusses her innovative program, 'Sound Wise for Kids,' which is designed to identify developmental delays in children aged three to nine through interactive assessments. She elaborates on the importance of early detection and intervention for developmental challenges and shares her vision of digitizing the program to make it scalable and accessible to a wider audience. The conversation also touches upon the barriers to early intervention, the use of AI in medicine, and the future of personalized care in pediatrics. The discussion highlights the need for pediatricians to lead the way in developmental health and education to ensure children's successful academic and personal development.

00:00 Introduction to The Pediatric Lounge
00:43 Meet Dr. Susan Gunn: Pediatrician and Innovator
03:01 The Journey to Pediatric Medicine
03:57 Identifying Developmental Delays
05:09 Interactive Assessments in Pediatric Care
07:14 Challenges and Innovations in Early Intervention
08:09 The Role of Technology in Pediatric Assessments
14:42 Barriers to Early Intervention Services
25:36 The Importance of Pediatric Development
28:11 The Future of Pediatric Care and Education
31:55 Addressing Childhood Obesity
32:26 The Importance of Early Education
34:10 Challenges in Academic Medicine
35:27 Funding and Innovation in Pediatrics
41:10 Silicon Valley and Medical Technology
45:16 The Future of Predictive Medicine
48:24 AI in Medical Documentation
58:49 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

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The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.

The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.