PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

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Episodic Syndromes That May Be Associated with Migraine in Children Feb 13, 2021

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This podcast covers episodic syndromes that may be associated with migraine in children. It will discuss the five pediatric syndromes associated with a higher risk of developing migraine later in life, including infantile colic, benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy, benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood, cyclic vomiting syndrome, and abdominal migraine. This podcast was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Alberta with Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Headache and Facial Pain at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Approach to Pigmented Cutaneous and Ocular Lesions and Melanoma Feb 08, 2021

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This podcast provides an organized approach to understand pigmented cutaneous and ocular lesions and melanoma in pediatric populations. Learn how to generate a differential for pigmented lesions on the eye and skin especially for pediatric populations, the key features for presentations, and treatment options. This podcast was created by Dr. Harry Liu, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Jennifer Ling, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the help of Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a pediatric dermatologist at SickKids, and Dr. Conor Mulholland, a pediatric ophthalmologist at BC Children's Hospital.

An Approach to Amblyopia Feb 07, 2021

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This podcast presents an approach to amblyopia. In it, listeners will learn to define amblyopia, how to develop a differential diagnosis for a child with reduced visual acuity, how to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of amblyopia, how to manage patients with amblyopia, and when to refer a patient with suspected amblyopia to an ophthalmologist or optometrist. The podcast was developed by Crystal Liu, a senior medical student at the University of Calgary, Dr, Bo Bao, a resident physician at the University of Alberta, and Dr. William Stell, a professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine.

Myths and Facts about Sun Protection in Pediatric Population VIDEO Feb 04, 2021

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Myths and Facts about Sun Protection in Pediatric Population Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode, listeners will learn about different methods of sun protection in the pediatric population and evidenced based recommendations that you can share with patients. The podcast was developed by MD student Jennifer Ling and dermatology resident Dr. Harry Liu, both at the UBC, with the help of pediatric dermatologist Dr. Miriam Weinstein, and pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Conor Mulholland.

Approach to Chalazion and Stye Jan 24, 2021

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This podcast covers an approach to chalazia and styes, two ocular issues commonly found in children. It will cover diagnosis, management, and also the ability to distinguish them from other possible diagnoses. It was developed by John Liu, a current research fellow in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto with Dr. Nawaaz Nathoo, an ophthalmologist in Vancouver, BC.

Newborn Circumcision Jan 16, 2021

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This podcast presents an introduction to newborn circumcision. In it, the listener will learn some of the pros and cons of circumcision, the indications and contraindications of circumcision, the financial implications and timeline of circumcision, and a suggested approach to counseling parents on the care of their child's uncircumcised penis. This podcast was developed by Thomas Kellner, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Darcie Kiddoo, a pediatric urologist at the University of Alberta.

An Approach to Bleeding and Bruising, Part 2 Jan 14, 2021

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This podcast will highlight an approach to bleeding and bruising in pediatric patients and is part 2 of a 2 part series. It was developed by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children's Hospital.

An Approach to Bleeding and Bruising, Part 1 Jan 14, 2021

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This podcast provides an approach to bleeding and bruising in children and is part 1 of a 2 part series. It was created by Gabriel Blank, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with the help of Dr. Tom McLaughlin, a general pediatrician at BC Children's Hospital.

Cryptorchidism Jan 09, 2021

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This podcast reviews the management of cryptorchidism, including epidemiology and risk factors, questions for history and physical exam, and principles of management. It was created by Paige Murphy, a medical student at the University of British Columbia with the help of Dr. Kirsten Miller, a pediatritian at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.