http://soundmedicine.iu.edu Listen to Sound Medicine, the weekly talk radio show sponsored by the IU School of Medicine and WFYI, 90.1 FM, the Indianapolis NPR affiliate. en-us Copyright 2013 Indiana University School of Medicine medschl@iupui.edu (IU School of Medicine) Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 +2000 http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/images/west.jpg http://soundmedicine.iu.edu 100 133 Sound Medicine Listen to Sound Medicine, the weekly talk radio show sponsored by the IU School of Medicine and WFYI, 90.1 FM, the Indianapolis NPR affiliate. Sound Medicine is produced by the Indiana University School of Medicine and WFYI Public Radio. Host Barbara Lewis interviews medical experts on a wide range of current issues in medicine, from Alzheimer research to the West Nile virus. Joining Ms. Lewis each week are faculty co-hosts from the IU School of Medicine: Drs. Steven Bogdewic, David Crabb, Eric Meslin, Kathy Miller, and Ora Pescovitz. The program educates and encourages listeners to make sound health decisions. It's also a forum for health issues affecting local communities. public radio, health information, indiana, indianapolis, wfyi, medicine, sound medicine Contact Webmaster medschl@iupui.edu No No Each year, one out of every 125 babies born in the United States has a heart defect. The March of Dimes recently awarded its March of Dime Prize in Developmental Biology to Eric Olson, M.D., a doctor and biologist whose studies focus on mammal and infant heart regeneration. In his studies, Dr. Olson removed large parts of the hearts of infant mice, which were able to regenerate those parts and dev.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3680/How-close-are-researchers-to-regenerating-infant-hearts- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3680/How-close-are-researchers-to-regenerating-infant-hearts- 2013-05-19T00:00:01+20:00 Parents talking to their kids about their own past drug use may not be the best way to steer the kids away from drugs..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3599/Did-You-Know---Talking-to-kids-about-drugs http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3599/Did-You-Know---Talking-to-kids-about-drugs 2013-03-17T00:00:01+20:00 Dr. Hannon discusses the rising number of children with type 2 diabetes -- typically a disease of adulthood -- and the new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing it..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3602/Diabetes-guidelines-in-kids http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3602/Diabetes-guidelines-in-kids 2013-03-17T00:00:01+20:00 Zach Sobiech is a teenager like any other, except he's living with osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. After exhausting all of his treatment options, Zach has been told he has only a year to live. He recorded the song "Clouds" as a goodbye song to his family and his life. The song has received over 1.5 million hits on YouTube and has made Zach a source of inspiration for many..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3605/Goodbye-song http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3605/Goodbye-song 2013-03-17T00:00:01+20:00 If you ask any child what their favorite part of the school day is they will likely say recess. Many schools have been cutting recess time in order to focus on learning but a new study shows that all work and no play may do more harm than good..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3531/More-recess-may-increase-mental-and-physical-productivity-in-school-children http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3531/More-recess-may-increase-mental-and-physical-productivity-in-school-children 2013-01-20T00:00:01+20:00 Having children is a blessing, but did you know having one or more children could help you live a longer life?.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3532/Have-kids--live-longer http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3532/Have-kids--live-longer 2013-01-20T00:00:01+20:00 A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reported that 25,000 children or teenagers are injured in farm-related accidents every year. George Gantsoudes, M.D., discusses what kind of farm injuries he sees most often in his role as an orthopedic surgeon at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and whether rural hospitals have adequate resources to treat such injuries. Dr. Gantsoudes is .... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3510/How-common-are-farm-injuries-in-children-and-teens- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3510/How-common-are-farm-injuries-in-children-and-teens- 2013-01-06T00:00:01+20:00 Answering this question from a safety perspective requires an advanced form of ethical thinking, according to Peter Schwartz M.D., Ph.D. Schwartz, who recently wrote about this topic and posed several ethical situations regarding child safety, summarizes these scenarios and the concept of the "prevention paradox" with "Sound Medicine" host Anne Ryder. Schwartz is the acting director of the Indiana.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3512/Are-you-a-good-parent- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3512/Are-you-a-good-parent- 2013-01-06T00:00:01+20:00 The FDA recently approved the Berlin Heart, a mechanical pump for children with severe heart failure. The implanted device temporarily takes over the heart's function, typically until the child receives a transplant. A team from Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health in Indianapolis, which has been using the device for a decade, played a key role in the approval process. Dr. David Crabb learns a.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3501/What-is-the-Berlin-Heart- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3501/What-is-the-Berlin-Heart- 2012-12-30T00:00:01+20:00 For the first time in 40 years, there is an increased number of children with multiple cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mirroring this alarming trend is the increased number of children who have to be anesthetized to treat their great number of cavities and overall tooth decay. Tune in to hear Jeffrey Dean, DDS, MSD, executive associate dean at IU School of De.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3502/What-is-behind-the-increased-prevalence-of-preschoolers-with-cavities- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3502/What-is-behind-the-increased-prevalence-of-preschoolers-with-cavities- 2012-12-30T00:00:01+20:00 Pediatrician Jim Ogan, M.D., has established a program at the University of Virginia Medical Center to provide specialty care for medically complex children. Dr. Ogan authored an inspiring essay titled "Holy Moments" about a special neonatal intensive care patient. In a special segment, excerpts of Ogan's essay are intertwined with the story of how the new program is helping children with unique m.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3503/How-are-pediatricians-helping-families-with-medically-complex-children- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3503/How-are-pediatricians-helping-families-with-medically-complex-children- 2012-12-30T00:00:01+20:00 The Griffith Institute for Educational Research in Australia recently concluded that children who learn to swim develop more quickly than their peers who stay out of the water. 'Sound Medicine' host Jeremy Shere summarizes the results of this study in this weeks "Did you know?" segment..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3473/Can-swimming-spur-development-in-young-children- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3473/Can-swimming-spur-development-in-young-children- 2012-12-02T00:00:01+20:00 New parents are frequently faced with anxiety over calling the doctor about their child's seemingly minor symptoms. But a child's activity level or disinterest in normal activities may indicate an illness that warrants a doctor's office visit. Denise Somsak, M.D., pediatrician with the Pediatric Associates of Cincinnati, encourages parents to at least call the pediatrician's office when any worry .... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3456/When-should-I-call-the-pediatrician- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3456/When-should-I-call-the-pediatrician- 2012-11-11T00:00:01+20:00 New guidelines were recently released that detail the treatment path for childhood aggression. These guidelines are the result of the increased use of antipsychotics and mood stabilizing drugs to treat aggression in children in an outpatient setting. These drugs can cause troubling side effects in children. Several institutions and experts at Mayo Clinic, along with several other institutions incl.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3427/What-guidelines-dictate-the-treatment-of-childhood-aggression- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3427/What-guidelines-dictate-the-treatment-of-childhood-aggression- 2012-10-21T00:00:01+20:00 Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit followed a group of children from birth until age 18. The researchers studied participants' blood samples and found that those who'd lived with an indoor dog during their first year of life had about half the risk of becoming allergic compared to those who did not live with a dog. Ditto for cats..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3428/Can-early-pet-exposure-reduce-allergies- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3428/Can-early-pet-exposure-reduce-allergies- 2012-10-21T00:00:01+20:00 In the Los Angeles School District toothaches were found to be the culprit for more sick days and a higher probability of having lower grades. Leading dentists says that oral health must become more a priority in school-based health, educational, and social programs..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3417/Are-toothache-s-linked-to-bad-grades- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3417/Are-toothache-s-linked-to-bad-grades- 2012-10-07T00:00:01+20:00 Daniel Taber, Ph.D., postdoc researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago Health Policy Center, conducted a study that compared the weight of children in states with stringent laws about the consumption of sugary drinks and snacks in schools against states with no such regulations. Dr. Taber discusses the results of his study and his recommendations for legislation to keep school-aged child.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3379/Are-laws-restricting-sugary-snacks-effective-in-fighting-childhood-obesity- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3379/Are-laws-restricting-sugary-snacks-effective-in-fighting-childhood-obesity- 2012-09-09T00:00:01+20:00 From 2006 to 2010, 37 percent of pregnancies were reported to be unplanned. Unintentional pregnancies have been found to affect the amount of prenatal care mothers receive and decrease the likelihood of breastfeeding. Mary Applegate, M.D., MPH, associate dean for public health practice at the University at Albany School of Public Health, who has an extensive background in family planning, shares t.... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3380/What-are-the-consequences-of-unintended-pregnancies- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3380/What-are-the-consequences-of-unintended-pregnancies- 2012-09-09T00:00:01+20:00 Researchers at the University of Northern Texas recently studied the relationship between fitness and test scores in middle school aged adolescents. Jeremy Shere shares what they found in this weeks "Did you know" segment..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3381/What-is-the-relationship-between-fitness-and-grades-in-adolescents- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3381/What-is-the-relationship-between-fitness-and-grades-in-adolescents- 2012-09-09T00:00:01+20:00 One of our own reporters, bioethicist Eric Metcalf, experienced a close call with his 6-year-old son, Milo, who fell and suffered a concussion while playing kickball on the playground. Metcalf learned a lot from the experience, including how often concussions occur in young children. And, after talking to concussion experts, Metcalf learned key facts about recognizing and treating concussions..... http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3371/What-should-you-know-about-concussion-care- http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/3371/What-should-you-know-about-concussion-care- 2012-09-02T00:00:01+20:00