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Medical Assistance in Dying: A Paediatric Perspective - CPS Podcast Dec 08, 2017

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This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), discussing the new CPS position statement titled: "Medical Assistance in Dying: A Paediatric Perspective." This podcast presents a paediatric perspective to medical assistance in dying (MAID). This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a second-year Paediatric resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and Dr. Dawn Davies, a Paediatric Palliative Care specialist and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Nov 28, 2017

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This podcast presents an approach to the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. In this episode, listeners will learn about the pathophysiology of OSA and common causes in the pediatric population, steps to evaluating OSA in a pediatric patient, the role of a PSG in diagnosing OSA, as well as treatment options for OSA. This podcast was developed by Steffany Charles in collaboration with Dr. Joanna MacLean, a pediatric Respirologist and Sleep Specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital and the University of Alberta.

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Disruptive Behaviour Screening in Preschool Children - CPS Podcast Nov 25, 2017

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This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society. It aims to summarize the recent 2017 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) statement on screening for disruptive behaviour problems in preschool children in primary health care settings. This episode was developed by Dr. Claire Nguyen with the help of Dr. Alice Charach. Dr. Claire Nguyen is a fourth-year Developmental Paediatric Subspecialty Resident at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital at the University of Toronto. Dr. Alice Charach is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Hospital for Sick Children and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto.

For further information, and to see the full-length CPS statement, please visit www.cps.ca.

Approach to Thalassemia (Part 2) Nov 21, 2017

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This is the second podcast in a two part series reviewing an approach to Thalassemia. Listeners will learn about the basic physiology of hemoglobin and hemoglobinopathies. The diagnosis and management of alpha and beta thalassemia will also be discussed. The series was developed by Ann Tran with the help of Dr. Corriveau-Bourque. Ann is a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Corriveau-Bourque is a pediatric hematologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Approach to Thalassemia (Part 1). Nov 21, 2017

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This is the first podcast in a two part series reviewing an approach to thalassemia. Listeners will learn about the basic physiology of hemoglobin and hemoglobinopathies. The diagnosis and management of alpha and beta thalassemia will also be discussed. The series was developed by Ann Tran with the help of Dr. Corriveau-Bourque. Ann is a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Corriveau-Bourque is a pediatric hematologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Physical Punishment of Children in Canada Nov 18, 2017

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This podcast will provide listeners with an overview of physical punishment in children including a comparison to physical abuse, current laws, other countries policies on physical punishment, and recommendations for parents on discipline. This podcast was developed by Michael Schlegelmilch, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada in collaboration with the Child and Youth Protection (CYP) team at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Canada including Drs. Torrey Parker, Louise Murray, Alissa Dupuis and Michelle Ward, staff pediatricians in addition to Abby Browne, registered nurse.

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Cardiopathies Congénitales Partie 3 Nov 08, 2017

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Cette baladodiffusion est le troisème d'une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, aborderons les cardiopathies acyanogènes et obstructives. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l'Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL.

Cardiopathies Congénitales Partie 2 Nov 08, 2017

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Cette baladodiffusion est la seconde d'une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous aborderons les cardiopathies cyanogènes. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l'Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL.

Cardiopathies Congénitales Partie 1 Nov 08, 2017

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Cette baladodiffusion est la première d'une série portant sur les cardiopathies congénitales. Dans cette épisode, nous verrons les bases physiologiques et anatomiques des cardiopathies congénitales. Cette baladodiffusion a été enregistrée par Jade Chénard-Roy, étudiante de 4e année en médecine à l'Université Laval avec Dr Christian Drolet, cardiologue pédiatre au CHUL.

Human Trafficking in the Pediatric Population in Canada Oct 29, 2017

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This podcast presents an approach to screening for human trafficking in the pediatric population in Canada. Listeners will learn about the scope and impact of human trafficking in Canada, identify red flags for children at risk, and discuss approaches to intervention. This podcast was developed by University of Alberta medical students Julianna Deutscher and Stephen Miazga with the support of Dr. Melanie Lewis and Dr. Helly Goez, Pediatricians at the University of Alberta, and Emma Herrington, a medical student from McMaster University.