Virtual Curbside

This month we begin a new series on pediatric neurology issues, starting with a discussion with Josh Bonkowsky, MD, PhD, about his book Dancing Eyes, Dancing Feet. In this episode, our host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and Dr. Bonkowsky trace the evolution of how clinicians understand and approach unexplained events in infants and children - from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to Apparent Life-Threatening Events (ALTE), and more recently, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).The conversation explores how terminology, diagnostic approaches, and clinical thinking have changed over time, as well as the challenges providers face when balancing reassurance, evaluation, and uncertainty. We also discuss the important roles of the child’s pediatrician and pediatric hospitalists in coordinating care, supporting families, and guiding follow-up after these often frightening events.Have a question? Email questions@vcurb.com. Listener questions will be answered in episode four.