This podcast is the first in a three-part series on inborn errors of metabolism. Part 2 can be found here and the Part 3 can be found here. This podcast develops a general approach to inborn errors of metabolism, reviewing basic epidemiology, presentations, and inital investigations and management. This episode was written by Dr. Dustin Jacobson, a 2nd year pediatrics resident from the University of Toronto and Dr.
This episode presents an approach to eating disorders in the pediatric population. Listeners will learn about the epidemiology and clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, possible complications, and management of eating disorders in children and adolescents. The podcast was written by Rhea D’Costa, a medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Jennifer Couturier, an Assistant Professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.
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.
An evidence-based summary of developmental milestones in typically developing children (50th percentile).
This episode defines the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provides an approach to screening and diagnosis, and discusses initial management strategies. This episode was written by Lauren Robinson, Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, and Dr. Debra Andrews. Lauren is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sonnenberg is the program director and Dr. Andrews is the divisional director for developmental pediatrics at the University of Alberta.
This episode covers an approach to the types, diagnosis, features, and management of Down Syndrome. This podcast was written by Grayson Beecher and Dr. Melanie Lewis. Grayson is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Learner Advocacy & Wellness at the University of Alberta, and the Medical Director of the Down syndrome Medical Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta.
This episode provides an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The diagnosis, investigations, differential diagnosis and comorbid conditions are discussed. Treatment of ADHD is reviewed. This podcast was written by Ori Scott and Dr. Helly Goez. Ori is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Goez is a Pediatric Neurologist and the Divisional Director of Pediatric Neurology at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton.
This episode is the second in a two part series on Type 1 Diabetes. The first part can be found here. This episode addresses insulin therapies and gives an overview of special considerations in the adolescent population. This podcast was written by Alkarim Velji and Dr. Rose Girgis. Alkarim is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr.