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Domestic Violence Dec 28, 2019

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This podcast covers domestic violence, a prevalent, but often difficult issue to address in the clinical Pediatric setting. It will discuss impacts, risk factors, how to identify signs of exposure, and develop an approach. It was developed by Ambreen Surmawala, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Dec 17, 2019

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At the end of this podcast, listener will learn the definitions of gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, red flag signs, and management of a child with GERD.

Muscular Dystrophy Dec 08, 2019

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This podcast will discuss the topic of gross motor delay and muscular dystrophy in children, and was created by medical student Brittany Lissinna, in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - CPS Podcast Nov 25, 2019

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This CPS podcast gives an organized approach to neonatal hypoglycaemia, the most common metabolic problem in neonates and the leading cause of admissions to the NICU. This podcast is based on the 2019 Canadian Paediatric Society Statement, "The screening and management of newborns at risk for low blood glucose." It was created by Carina Lauzon, a fourth-year medical student, with Dr. Michael Narvey, co-author of this CPS statement, and neonatologist Dr. Marc-Antoine Landry.

Managing Pain and Distress in Children Undergoing Brief Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures - CPS Podcast Nov 03, 2019

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This podcast covers the new CPS Position Statement "Managing Pain and Distress in Children Undergoing Brief Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures." It was created by Anastasia Zello, a second-year pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta in collaboration with the authors of the statement, Dr. Evelyne Trottier, pediatric emergency physician at the CHU Sainte-Justine and assistant clinical professor at l'Universite de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, as well as Dr. Samina Ali, a pediatric emergency physician at the Stollery Children's Hospital and professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder – CPS Podcast (Part 3 of ASD series) Oct 25, 2019

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This podcast is part three of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement "Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder." This podcast was developed by Nicole Arseneau, a second year pediatrics resident from the Stollery Children's Hospital and the University of Alberta with Dr. Angie Ip, a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force, and the lead author of the CPS statement we will be reviewing today.

Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder – CPS Podcast (Part 2 of ASD series) Oct 25, 2019

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This podcast is part two of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement "Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder." This podcast was developed by Dr. Camila de Lima, a pediatric resident at the Janeway Children's Hospital in Saint John's, Newfoundland with Dr. Jessica Brian, lead author of the statement and member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force.

Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children – CPS Podcast (Part 1 of ASD series) Oct 25, 2019

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This podcast is part one of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement "Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children." This podcast was developed by Dr. Nehal Shata, a Pediatric Resident at Montreal Children's Hospital in Montreal, Quebec with Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, the lead author of this statement, as well as a Pediatric Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Congenital Congestive Heart Failure Oct 23, 2019

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This podcast presents an approach to the management of congenital-related congestive heart failure in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how to identify typical signs and symptoms of CHF in different age groups, the utility of diagnostic tests for CHF, and options for treatment and management. This podcast was developed by Jyote Boora, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Angela McBrien, a pediatric cardiologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

Salmonella Infections in Canadian Children – CPS Podcast Oct 12, 2019

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This podcast reviews the CPS guideline on salmonella infection in Canadian children, including epidemiology, presentation, investigation, therapy and prevention. It was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children and Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta and author of the practice point.