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Pediatric History Taking Nov 14, 2015

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The episode presents an approach to Pediatric History taking for medical students. This podcast includes a basic framework for a pediatric history as well as tips and tricks from various Pediatricians. This podcast was developed by Alanna Chomyn, a medical students at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Karen Forbes, a pediatrician and medical educator at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children's Hospital.

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Video: Interpretation of Abdominal X-Rays
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Oct 02, 2015

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This podcast is an approach to diagnosis and management of FASD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This podcast was written by Ying Ling, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Gail Andrew. Dr. Andrew is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the medical director of the FASD Clinical and Research Services at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Case: Possible dysmorphic features in a 15 day old neonate

Approach to Pediatric Rashes Aug 30, 2015

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This podcast presents an approach to the classification and diagnosis of rashes in children. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This podcast was written by Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales. Dr. Gill is pediatric resident at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lara-Corrales is a a pediatric dermatologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.

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Video: Acne Part 1 and 2
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Case: Viral Rashes in Infants and School Age Children
Case: Peri-anal warts in a 3 year old male
Podcast: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Introduction to the Canadian Healthcare System Aug 19, 2015

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The goal of this podcast is to leave you with a cursory understanding of the Canadian Healthcare system as we explore many of its facets, including: who supplies healthcare funding; which groups are responsible for setting guidelines and regulations; who is insured under Canadian Healthcare; what aspects of care are, and are not, covered; and the role of Private Insurance in Canadian Healthcare. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This podcast was developed by Parker Vandermeer and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Parker is a third year medical student from the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta.

These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatric content at peds.cases.com

Pediatric Surgery Aug 05, 2015

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This episode is an introduction to pediatric surgery for medical students. In this podcast, we will review the process of a surgical referral, the consultation, the operation as well as post-op and follow up considerations from the perspective of a pediatric surgeon and a general pediatrician. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda, Chris Novak, Dr. Melanie Lewis, and Dr. Bryan Dicken. Amarjot and Chris are medical students at the University of Alberta. Dr. Melanie Lewis is a General Pediatrician and an Associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Dr. Bryan Dicken is a Pediatric General Surgeon and an Associate professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta.

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Case: Acute abdominal pain in a 14 year old female
Case: Rectal bleeding in an 8 year old male
Case: Abdominal pain in a 4 month old female
Case: Vomiting in a 6 week old male
Case: Projectile vomiting in a 4 week old baby

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Jul 23, 2015

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This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of the different subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This podcast was written by Brieanne Rogers and Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Brieanne is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

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Pediatric Anemia (Part 2) Jul 08, 2015

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This podcast is the second in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. This podcast develops an approach to the interpretation of laboratory investgiations, and provides an introduction to management. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast. After listening you can test your knowledge with the Pediatric Anemia Self-Assessment Cases.

This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes. Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Forbes is a Pediatric Hospitalist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Stollery Children's Hospital and University of Alberta.

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Pediatric Anemia (Part 1) Jul 03, 2015

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This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia. This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. Please go to www.pedscases.com for the script for this podcast.

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Febrile Seizures Jun 27, 2015

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This podcast will be addressing febrile seizures commonly presented in the pediatric population. Please go to pedscases.com for the script to this podcast.

This podcast was written by Elma Raissi, Dr. Sinclair, and Dr. Lewis. Elma is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sinclair is a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's hospital. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician and Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy and Wellness at the University of Alberta.

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