PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

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 define primary ciliary dyskinesia and explain the pathophysiology underlying this condition, list key symptoms that a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present with, describe an approach to diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia, describe 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.

This PedsCases episode based on the CPS position statement will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of enuresis in the general pediatric setting. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define enuresis in the general pediatric setting, 2) identify the key points in history taking for a child with enuresis, 3) determine appropriate investigations for a child presenting with enuresis, 4) recognize which situations need intervention and select appropriate treatment for enuresis, and 5) establish the proper follow-up for the child and their family. Today’s episode was created by Anne-Sophie Munger, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Montreal, in collaboration with Dr. James Harris, a community-based pediatrician from the University of British Columbia. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

Check out our latest podcast on goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients created by Sahaj Puri, a second year medical student at McMaster University, along with Dr. Humphreys, a palliative care pediatrician at McMaster University.  This podcast is based on the CPS position statement and its purpose is to review the importance of goals of care and advance care planning conversations within the pediatric populations. These conversations can be difficult and there can be a tendency to avoid having these difficult conversations. This podcast will explore effective strategies to facilitate effective advance care planning and goals of care conversations There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss Approach to Limp - Updated. This podcast was created by Lexyn Iliscupidez, a medical student at the University of Calgary. This podcast was created with the support of Dr. Sarah Smith, a Family Physician in Calgary, Alberta.. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to pediatric limp, including differential diagnosis between common and serious causes There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This episode of PedsCases will give you an approach to congenital hemangiomas. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define hemangiomas and congenital hemangiomas, 2) explain the genetics and environmental factors associated with congenital hemangiomas, 3) describe the pathogenesis of congenital hemangiomas, 4) classify congenital hemangiomas, and 5) discuss the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management strategies for congenital hemangiomas. Today’s episode was created by Emilie Wang, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist at BC Children’s Hospital. An author of this podcast has financial support and has received speaker bursaries from Johnson & Johnson, Pierre-Fabre, Pfizer, Valeant, Sanofi Genzyme, Incyte, La Roche Posay Canada, Beiersdorf Canada and serves on advisory committees for Johnson & Johnson, Pierre-Fabre, Pfizer, Valeant, Sanofi Genzyme. They also serve as Associate Editor of Pediatric Dermatology Journal, and have been contributors to UpToDate, Medscape, BMJ Updates, and Eczema Society of Canada.  

This podcast will discuss Care for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS levels III to V). This podcast was created by Juliette Eshleman a medical student at the University of Calgary with the help of Dr. Scott McLeod, a Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine in the department of pediatrics, and a Child Health & Wellness Researcher for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute.. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of care for children and youth with cerebral palsy, with a specific focus on those who are within the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels III to V

This podcast will discuss an approach to pediatric chronic kidney disease. The podcast was created by Alexis Filyk, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Michelle Ruhl, a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast will give you an approach to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to 1) define and understand the pathophysiology of SMA, 2) identify the clinical presentations of the different subtypes of SMA, 3) describe the differential diagnosis of SMA, 4) describe the screening guidelines and diagnostic evaluations of SMA, and 5) describe the management of SMA. Today's episode was created Johanie Victoria Piché, a 4th year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr. Maryam Oskoui, a pediatric neurologist at Montreal Children’s Hospital. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.  

This podcast will discuss Family Centered care. This podcast was created by Rachel Goren, a fourth year medical student at Queens University in Kingston Ontario with Dr. Eyal Cohen, Staff Pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. This PedsCases podcast focuses on giving medical students an understanding and approach to family centred care

This podcast is part 2 of 2 that will give you an approach to Celiac Disease. In this episode, listeners will 1) define celiac disease and its prevalence in Canada, 2) describe the clinical presentation of Celiac disease across childhood and identify common differential diagnoses, 3) outline investigations required for the diagnosis of celiac disease, and 4) discuss the management of celiac disease and review potential complications. The podcast was created by Keiko Marshall and Emily Kacer, second year medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Jenna Dowhaniuk, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor at McMaster University, who serves as the medical lead of the McMaster Children’s Hospital pediatric celiac disease clinic. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast is part 1 of 2 that will give you an approach to celiac disease. In this episode, listeners will 1) define celiac disease and its prevalence in Canada, 2) describe the clinical presentation of celiac disease across childhood and identify common differential diagnoses, 3) outline investigations required for the diagnosis of celiac disease, and 4) discuss the management of celiac disease and review potential complications. The podcast was created by Keiko Marshall and Emily Kacer, second year medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Jenna Dowhaniuk, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor at McMaster University, who serves as the medical lead of the McMaster Children’s Hospital pediatric celiac disease clinic. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss the CPS state on Healthy Childhood Development Through Outdoor Risky Play. The podcast was created by Emily Cheung, a third-year medical student at McMaster University. This podcast was created with Dr. Emilie Beaulieu, a pediatrician in Quebec City. This PedsCases podcast focuses on the role of outdoor risky play in children’s health and development, emphasizing its value in preventing and managing common issues like obesity, anxiety, and behavioral problems.

This podcast will discuss an approach to SJS/TEN. The podcast was created by Moyin-Oluwa Onasanya, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, and Dr. Loretta Fiorillo, the divisional director of pediatric dermatology at the University of Alberta. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss an Approach to Foreign Bodies in Children. The podcast was created by Mikaela Antaya, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta. This podcast was created with Dr. Matthew Carroll, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton Alberta This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to the diagnosis and management of foreign bodies in pediatrics There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will be reviewing the importance of breastfeeding and human milk for infants, in particular those in the neonatal intensive care unit. In this episode listeners will recognize the importance of breastfeeding and learn how to support mothers to establish and maintain milk production when their infants are unable to feed at the breast. This podcast was created by Insiya Fathima Moosavi, a second year medical student at McMaster University in collaboration with Dr. Nikki Mitchell, a pediatric resident from Alberta, and Dr. Rhea D’Costa, a Developmental Paediatrician from Toronto. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss an approach to Type 1 Diabetes. The podcast was created by Cassidy Chapman, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. An author of this podcast has financial support from Abbott Canada and also serves on an advisory board for Insulet Canada and Abbott Canada.

This podcast will discuss Alagille Syndrome. The podcast was created by Michelle Choi, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Kerry Wong, a pediatric gastroenterologist/hepatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. An author of this podcast has received financial support from Mirum Pharma and Medison Pharma and also served on an advisory board for Medison Pharma.

This podcast will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of febrile infants ≤90 days. In this episode, listeners will 1) Define the terms fever and invasive bacterial infections, 2) Identify the most common etiologies of fever in young infants, 3) List factors associated with higher risk of serious illness , and 4) Outline the approach to fever in children less than 3 months.The podcast was created by Karina Paliotti, a fourth year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr. Christos Karatzios, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist from Montreal Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.