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Pediatrics Now is brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and University Health's new Women's and Children's Hospital. Today, I'm bringing you a talk about school refusal from an expert in pediatric psychiatry. This talk is by Dr. Thomas Matthews, a pediatric psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience. He received his medical degree in 1997 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his internship, clinical fellowship, and residency there as well. He is currently the medical director of Clarity Outpatient Psychiatry.

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Dr. Matthews discusses the importance of understanding learning performance, social interaction, and emotional well-being in children. He highlights the different learning styles and the importance of finding the right learning environment to prevent anxiety. He also explores the impact of COVID-19 on children's anxiety levels, particularly the need for social interaction and the challenges faced by introverted children.

Dr. Matthews explains the concept of school refusal, its signs, and common triggers such as transitions, bullying, and changes in family dynamics. He shares insights on how to identify specific school situations that cause anxiety and the importance of addressing these issues holistically.

He also provides practical tips on gradually increasing school attendance, managing reward-based school refusal, and the role of parents and schools in supporting children with anxiety. Additionally, Dr. Matthews emphasizes the need for a multifactorial approach to treatment, including therapy, family support, and, in some cases, medication.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of pediatricians in supporting families and the benefits of the T-Chat program for addressing school refusal.

We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Pediatrics Now. Click on the link for free credit if you're a practitioner. You can also email us with questions or episode ideas. That address is pediatricsnow at U-T-H-S-C-S-A dot E-D-U. We release a new episode every Friday. I'm Holly Wayment. I hope you can join us for our next episode.

Ear Infections Part Two: Otitis Externa

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Welcome to "Pediatrics Now" brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics, with host and executive producer. Holly Wayment. In this episode, we delve into Otitis Externa with expert insights from Dr. Erica Sher and Dr. Nadine Haykal , pediatric ENT specialists from University Health and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Ear Infections Part One: Otitis Media

Episode 2: Ear Infections

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FACULTY: Erica Sher, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at UT Health San Antonio.

Nadine Haykal, MD is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

OVERVIEW: In this episode, host Holly Wayment from UT Health San Antonio's Department of Pediatrics is joined by Dr. Erica Sher and Dr. Nadine Haykal, pediatric ENT specialists with University Health , to delve into the complexities of diagnosing and treating pediatric ear infections. Our experts share their journeys into pediatric ENT, highlight the importance of compassionate care, and provide practical advice for managing ear infections. They discuss the challenges of diagnosing ear infections, the appropriate use of antibiotics, and the criteria for referring patients to specialists. This episode also covers guidelines for treatment, the role of tympanometry, and the importance of distinguishing between otitis media and eustachian tube dysfunction.

Here are some guidelines.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS: Erica Sher, MD and Nadine Haykal, MD have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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

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: 9/13/2024

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2027