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Approach to a Child in Respiratory Distress Nov 28, 2016

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This podcast outlines an approach to respiratory distress in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis and appropriately investigate and acutely manage patients in respiratory distress.

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Approach to Intussusception Nov 13, 2016

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This episode will discuss an approach for a child in whom you suspect idiopathic intussusception. Listeners will learn how to recognize the presenting signs and symptoms of idiopathic intussusception, develop an organized approach to a child with suspected intussusception including differential diagnosis, physical exam and investigations and review the treatment and prognosis of intussusception. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu, a pediatric surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.

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Podcast: Acute Abdominal Pain
Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Abdominal X-rays
Case: Abdominal pain in a 4 month old female

Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Nov 09, 2016

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This podcast discusses the importance of physical activity and limiting sedentary time in children. Listeners will learn about the benefits of physical activity, current Canadian guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behavior, as well as tips for counseling children and parent on this topic. The podcast was written by Kim Connors in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis.

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Podcast: Pediatric Obesity
Podcast: Approach to Eating Disorders

Anaphylaxis in Children Nov 01, 2016

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This podcast outlines an approach to anaphylaxis in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, understand the pathophysiology, and appropriately manage patients presenting with anaphylaxis. This podcast was developed by Alex McNulty with the help of Dr. Jessica Foulds. Alex is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Foulds is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Podcast: Evaluation of Stridor
Podcast: Management of Food Allergies
Case: Breathing difficulty in a 12 year old boy
Case: Anaphylaxis in a 4 year old male

Approach to Hirschsprung Disease Oct 19, 2016

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This podcast outlines an approach to Hirschsprung disease in children. Listeners will learn to identify clinical features, develop a differential diagnosis, and appropriately investigate and manage patients with Hirschsprung disease. This podcast was developed by Kieran Purich with the help of Dr. Ioana Bratu. Kieran is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Bratu is a paediatric surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Abdominal X-rays
Podcast: Chronic Abdominal Pain
Podcast: Down Syndrome

Care for Pediatric LGBTQ Patients Oct 13, 2016

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This podcast discusses an approach to care for LGBTQ or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, patients in pediatrics. It was written by Jocelyn Andruko and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Jocelyn is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Podcast: Adolescent Medicine
Podcast: Social History Taking Part 1 and Part 2
Case: Contraception questions from a 16 year old female

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Oct 03, 2016

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This episode is designed to give students an approach to sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. SIDS is the leading cause of post-neonatal infant death. Learn about the incidence, risk factors, as well as prevention of this complex multifactorial disorder. This podcast was develop by Ashlee Yang, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Approach to Pediatric Hypertension Sep 18, 2016

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This episode presents an approach to pediatric hypertension. Listeners will learn about the differential diagnosis, and pathogenesis of hypertension. Listeners will also develop an approach to the clinical presentation and initial investigations for a child with hypertension. This podcast was developed by Dr. Peter Gill, a senior resident at the University of Toronto in collaboration with Dr. Seetha Radhakrishnan, a Pediatric Nephrologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children.

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Approach to Acute Leukemia in Children Sep 03, 2016

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This episode presents an approach to acute leukemia in children. Listeners will learn about the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of acute leukemia. Listeners will also develop an approach to the clinical presentation and initial management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda in collaboration with Dr. Bev Wilson, a Pediatric Oncologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Podcast: Approach to Pediatric Anemia Part 1 and Part 2
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Viral Rashes in Children (Video) Aug 22, 2016

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This podcast presents and approach to the diagnosis and management of viral rashes in children. Listeners will learn the classic presentations of common viral exanthems and enanthems in infants and children and specific features of some viral rashes to help differentiate between them. The podcast was developed by Carly Rumley in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis. Carly is a medical student the University of Alberta and Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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