PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

This podcast will discuss an approach to pancytopenia in children. By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to (1) define pancytopenia, (2) explain how clinical manifestations and investigations may point to a specific diagnosis, (3) understand how the presence of pancytopenia can signal an underlying diagnosis of Acute Leukemia, and (4) understand how the presentation of pancytopenia can be indicative of Aplastic Anemia. The podcast was created by Maya Fields, a second-year medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Vicky Breakey, a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist also at McMaster University. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss a guide to the community management of paediatric eating disorders. The podcast was created by Sahaj Puri, a first-year resident in Pediatrics at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Christina Grant, who works in Adolescent Medicine at McMaster University. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast discusses somatic symptom and related disorders (SSRDs) in children, including the definition of somatization and the five disorders classified under SSRDs. It reviews the epidemiology and clinical presentation of these conditions, outlines when further testing and investigations are appropriate, and presents evidence-based approaches to management. The episode also explores practical strategies for approaching clinical encounters with patients experiencing SSRDs. This podcast was created by Sarah Clements, a second-year medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Christina Grant, an adolescent medicine specialist in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at McMaster Children's Hospital. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will give you an approach to rickets. In this episode, listeners will d efine rickets and explain the roles of vitamin D, calcium and phosphate in bone mineralization, d ifferentiate the types and common causes of rickets, i dentify the risk factors associated with rickets and epidemiological implications in a Canadian context, r ecognize common clinical symptoms and diagnostic investigation findings, d evelop an approach to the management of rickets, and i dentify prevention strategies to apply in clinical practice for high-risk populations. This podcasts was created by Sarah Clements, a second year medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Ranu Malhi, a general pediatrician at McMaster Children's Hospital. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss an approach to congenital hand anomalies in children. This podcast was created by Harold Zhu, a first-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, MD, a Pediatric Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss acute abdominal pain in pediatrics, with a focus on an approach to this presentation, important differential diagnoses to consider, associated red flags, and initial investigations based on history. The podcast was created by Dr. Stephanie de Waal, a first year Emergency Medicine Resident at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis, a Pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will give you an approach to neonatal seizures. In this episode, listeners will learn 1) how to describe the clinical presentation of different type of neonatal seizures, 2) recognize that neonatal seizures can present similar to non-epileptic neonatal behaviours and be able to contrast seizure presentations from non-epileptic behaviour, 3) Identify the risk factors that predispose neonates to seizures, 4) Describe common causes of seizures in the neonate, 5) Identify the different investigations to employ when working up a neonate for seizures, and 6) Discuss treatment options for neonatal seizures. This podcast was created by Gurleen Cheema, a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with Dr. Lauren Sham, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist and the Medical Director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, Canada. An author of this podcast has financial support from LivaNova and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

This podcast will give you an approach to using probiotics in paediatric population. In this episode, listeners will go through the following: define probiotics and describe how they may benefit children, identify clinical situations where probiotic use is supported by evidence, recognize the limitations and risks associated with probiotics in paediatrics, and apply evidence-based guidance when considering probiotics in common clinical scenarios. An author of this podcast has financial support from Baxter Corporation.

This PedsCases episode will review the Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement from November 2022, "Acute complications in children with sickle cell disease: Prevention and management". By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) understand how to prevent mortality and morbidity associated with SCD, 2) recognize and manage the common complications of SCD, and 3) know the basic principles of transfusion for patients with SCD. Today's episode was created by Audrey Slater, a fourth-year medical student at the Université de Montréal, in collaboration with the authors of the CPS statement, including Dr. Carolyn E. Beck, a hospitalist pediatrician at SickKids hospital, Dr. Evelyne D. Trottier, a pediatric emergency physician at CHUSJ, Dr. Melanie Kirby-Allen, a haematologist at SickKids Hospital, and Dr. Yves Pastore, a haematologist at CHUSJ. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss the CPS Statement on Managing Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS): Updates and Emerging Best Practices. This Podcast was created Lauren Wilkinson, a second-year medical student at Queen's University, andDr. Astrid Guttmann, a pediatrician at SickKids Hospital. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of managing newborns at risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will give you an approach to Dysmorphic Features. In this episode, listeners will be able to identify dysmorphic features and explain their significance, discuss salient aspects in the history and physical exam, generate a basic differential diagnosis for a child with dysmorphic features, outline key investigations, and lastly, discern the criteria for an appropriate referral to genetics. The podcast was created by Evelyn Armour, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melissa MacPherson, a medical geneticist from the University of Alberta. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss an Approach to Dehydration in Children. This Podcast was created by Catherine Korman, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University with the help of Dr. Preetha Krishnamoorthy, a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital and the Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Education at McGill University and Dr. Robert Sternszus, a Hospitalist Pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Health Sciences Education at McGill University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to dehydration including management. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to altered level of consciousness (ALOC). By the end of this podcast, listeners will learn how to define ALOC, identify investigations and management for common causes of ALOC. This podcast was developed by Kennedy Lewis , a medical student from the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Mackenzie Simpson . There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to common benign neonatal dermatoses. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define and describe the clinical presentation of some benign neonatal dermatoses, specifically erythema toxicum neonatorum, neonatal milia, and harlequin color change, 2) explain the underlying etiology and pathophysiology of these benign neonatal skin findings, 3) review key differential diagnoses and appropriate management strategies, and 4) counsel caregivers effectively and confidently about these normal neonatal conditions. This episode was created by YuQi Wu, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Allison Gregory, a dermatologist practicing at BC Children's hospital. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This PedsCases episode will give you an approach to bronchiectasis in children. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define bronchiectasis and explain the pathophysiology, 2) identify common causes and risk factors for pediatric bronchiectasis, 3) describe the common presenting features of bronchiectasis, 4) describe the diagnostic approach, including imaging findings on high-resolution CT and key laboratory investigations, and 5) outline the principles of management. Today's episode was created by Lauren Wilkinson, a second-year medical student at Queen's University, in collaboration with Dr. Mahmoud Sakran, a pediatrician at Lakeridge Health in Ontario. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss Scoliosis. This note was created by Sahaj Puri, a third year medical student at McMaster University. This episode was created in collaboration with Dr. Selvakumar, a general pediatrician at McMaster University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to scoliosis, including management. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast discusses encephilitis. The episode was developed by Emily Kacer, first-year pediatrics resident at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Brandon Meaney , Division Head of Pediatric Neurology and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Together, they d efine encephalitis and identify the common infectious and autoimmune causes in pediatric population, discuss an approach to diagnosing encephalitis, compare it with meningitis, review some of the potential long-term complications of encephalitis. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast discusses primary ciliary dyskinesia. The episode was developed by Sahaj Puri, a third-year medical student at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Kevan Mehta, a pediatric respirologist from McMaster University. Together, they d efine primary ciliary dyskinesia and explain the pathophysiology underlying this condition, l ist key symptoms that a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present with, d escribe an approach to diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia, d escribe a differential diagnosis for a child with with recurrent pulmonary infections, and lastly describe key management principles of primary ciliary dyskinesia. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast discusses an approach to congenital infections in newborns. The episode was developed by Mackenzie Heidel, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Rupeena Purewal, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician in Saskatoon and host of The Canadian Breakpoint podcast. Together, they explore the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of congenital infections including Cytomegalovirus, Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus, Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella. The content is based on current Canadian Pediatric Society position statements. An author of this podcast has financial support from Harris' Hope Foundation, the University of Saskatchewan Dean's Summer Research Project grant, and the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Sciences Department of Music. They also received honoraria from Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan & Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a bursary from Réseau Santé francais de la Saskatchewan, and funding from the Canadian Medical Association to attend a conference. An author of this podcast has served as a speaker for the University of Saskatchewan CME and as a consultant for Verity Pharmaceuticals.

This podcast will discuss an approach to Pityriasis Rosea in children. The podcast was created by Sarah Daraj, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University and Dr. Bailey Komishke, a paediatrician in Calgary. An author of this podcast has an honoraria from L'Oreal, Sanofi and Arcutis for attending educational events, and an honoraria from Arctics, Incyte Solutions and Pierre Fabre for speaking engagement, and also serves on the advisory board for Sanofi.