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Screen Time in Young Children - CPS Podcast Apr 09, 2022

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In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

The Rourke Baby Record - An Overview Apr 04, 2022

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This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR.

Approach to a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease Mar 29, 2022

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This podcasts covers an approach to sickle cell including pathophysiology, diagnosis, history, physical exam, investigations and treatment. It was developed by Noha Elsherbini a fourth year medical student at McGill University with Dr. Surabhi Rawal, a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital in Montreal.

Approach to Mediastinal Masses Mar 25, 2022

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This podcast presents an approach to mediastinal masses in pediatric patients. The listener will learn the key points in the history, physical exam, and initial investigations, as well as the differential diagnosis. Distinguishing features and management of the most common causes of mediastinal masses in children is also highlighted. This podcast was created by Kieryn Houlder, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson, a pediatric oncologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Spina Bifida Mar 20, 2022

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In this podcast, the listener will learn to differentiate various types of neural tube defects, to discuss the etiology and risk factors of spina bifida, and to describe the fundamentals of the workup and management for spina bifida. The podcast was created by Quin Pon and Brianna Salverda, both medical students at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Approach to Phenylketonuria Mar 15, 2022

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This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of phenylketonuria. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Butler and Umairah Boodoo, medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr Hannah Geddie, Assistant Professor and Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University.

The evaluation and management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy -- CPS podcast Mar 09, 2022

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In this podcast, the listener will learn about the risk factors, classification, presentation, and management of brachial plexus palsy. The podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Vibhuti Shah, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and the first author of the CPS statement.

Approach to Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size Part 3: Macrocephaly Mar 06, 2022

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This podcast is part 3 of a 4-part series discussing an approach to abnormalities in head shape and size. This third part reviews the differential diagnosis for children presenting with large heads(macrocephaly). Key points on history and physical exam and the relevant investigations and management options for children with macrocephaly will be discussed. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast's development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

Approach to Pneumothorax Feb 22, 2022

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This podcast presents an approach to pneumothorax in children, including the differential diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, and management. It was created by Ryerson Seguin, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric Surgeon and Associate professor at the University of Alberta.

Approach to Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size Part 2: Abnormalities in Head Shape Feb 20, 2022

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In this podcast on abnormal head shape, the listener will learn the differential diagnosis for children with an abnormal head shape, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options for children with abnormal head shape. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast's development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

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