HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Stanford Medicine Children's Health - Consumer

What’s the difference between a cold and allergies?
Why is it important to distinguish between the two?
How common are allergies?
How are colds and allergies treated? How do the treatments differ?
When should families seek medical help?

In this episode, Dr. Sumit Sen will lead a discussion focusing on diagnosing and treating children with autism.

In this episode, Dr. Farah Shahin will lead a discussion all about croup, what some of the main symptoms and causes are, and ways parents can take preventative measures to keep their kids healthy.

Do you think that your child may have strep throat? Pediatrician Katya Gerwein, MD, discusses how common strep is, what the symptoms are, how it is transmitted as well as how it is treated in a HealthTalks vodcast.

The urge to protect your child develops long before they are born. While that instinct is natural, the tricky part is figuring out how to create a safe and secure environment at home. As babies grow and become more mobile, the need for babyproofing becomes more important. And, while you may have mastered the art of babyproofing in the early years, the safety needs of older children require a fresh perspective. Joelle McConlogue, MD, shares her expert advice for ways to protect your children from accidents at home.

In this episode, Dr. Dessi Zaharieva leads a discussion focusing on type 1 diabetes, and how diet, excercise, and lifestyle can help pateints manage their condition.