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Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Jul 02, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome. Listeners will learn about the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria, list key initial investigations to refine the differential diagnosis in children presenting with edema and/or proteinuria, and review an approach for the management of patients with childhood nephrotic syndrome. Listeners will also recall common complications and delineate outcomes. This podcast was developed by Summer Hudson, a second year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician, and Dr. Catherine Morgan, a pediatric nephrologist, who both work at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Medical Evaluation of Bruising - CPS Podcast Jun 21, 2021

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This podcast is a review of the Canadian Pediatric Society's position statement on bruising in infants and children. In this episode, learners will learn the differential diagnosis and key investigations for bruising, as well as recognize a health professional's obligation to report injuries concerning for child abuse to the appropriate child welfare authority. This podcast was developed by Josie Cipolla, a third year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with the lead author of this CPS statement, Dr. Michelle Ward, pediatrician and head of the Division of Child and Youth Protection at the Children's hospital of eastern Ontario.

Asthma in Preschoolers: CPS Podcast Jun 16, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to asthma in preschoolers. Listeners will learn how asthma is defined, review the importance of early diagnosis, and master the diagnostic criteria of asthma in a preschooler in the setting of either an acute exacerbation or a non-acute care visit. Further, the recommended appropriate asthma treatment strategies in preschool children will be discussed, as well as when to consider a trial of cessation of asthma controller in preschool children. This podcast was developed by Dr. Dayae Jeong, a pediatrics resident at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Francine Ducharme, pediatrician and past co-chair of the Asthma Assembly of the Canadian Thoracic Society.

Technology Dependent Children Jun 03, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to medical complexity and technology dependence in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how these terms are defined, how to assess a child with medical complexity and technology dependence, as well as appreciating the impact of caring for a child with medical complexity on the family. This podcast was developed by Sara Rizakos in collaboration with Dr. Nathalie Major, a complex care pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

SINGLE VENTRICLE PHYSIOLOGY EPISODE 3: LONG-TERM SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH A FONTAN CIRCULATION May 16, 2021

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This is the final episode of a three episode podcast series on single ventricle physiology. In this episode, we discuss the long-term management and complications associated with the Fontan circulation. We revisit the two hypothetical patients starring in the first two episodes and using their cases, we will cover the main long-term management considerations and complications associated with the Fontan circulation. This episode was created by Dr. Sabine Laguë, a first-year pediatrics resident at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shreya Moodley, a pediatric cardiologist at BC Children's Hospital.

Single Ventricle Physiology Episode 2: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome May 07, 2021

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This podcast is the second part of a three-part series on single-ventricle physiology and focuses on hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). In this episode, the listener will learn the definition and pathophysiology of HLHS, its presentation, diagnostic modalities, and initial management recommendations. This episode was created by Dr. Sabine Lague, a first-year pediatrics resident at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shreya Moodley, a pediatric cardiologist at BC Children's Hospital.

Ambiguous Genitalia Apr 26, 2021

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This podcast discusses an approach to the presentation of ambiguous genitalia by describing the typical sequence of sexual determination and differentiation, defining disorder (or difference) of sex development and ambiguous genitalia, generating a differential diagnosis for ambiguous genitalia, and outlining initial approach and management. This podcast was developed by Terra Morel, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, and was created in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta.

Approach to Blunt Occular Trauma Apr 24, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to blunt ocular trauma with a focus on pediatrics. In this episode, listeners will learn a focused history and physical exam for blunt ocular trauma and how it should be managed including when urgent referral to ophthalmology is required. This podcast was developed by Cody Lo in collaboration with Dr. Jane Gardiner, head of pediatric ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada.

Hemolytic Anemia Apr 23, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to hemolytic anemia in children. In it, the listener will learn to define hemolytic anemia, explain the pathophysiology, describe the clinical manifestations, list relevant investigations and outline the management of a child with hemolytic anemia. This podcast was created by Prachi Shah, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Aisha Bruce, a pediatric hematologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

Seborrheic Dermatitis Apr 21, 2021

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This podcast discusses the two variants of seborrheic dermatitis, distinguishing features and how to differentiate it from rashes with similar appearances, when to worry about seborrheic dermatitis, and treatment options available. This podcast was developed by Annie Poon, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.