Acute Otitis Media - CPS Podcast
Published: Oct 19, 2017
This podcast summarizes the 2016 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) position statement on the "Management of acute otitis media in children six months of age and older." In this episode, listening will learn about the pathogenesis, etiology, and risk factors of acute otitis media. They will also learn to diagnose and to manage uncomplicated acute otitis media, depending on the clinical situation and presence of severity criteria.
Approach to Abdominal Mass Part 2
Published: Oct 16, 2017
This is Part 2 of the two part series covering and Approach to Abdominal Masses. This podcast will discuss Wilms' Tumor and Neuroblastoma. This episode was developed by Kieran Purich and Dr. Ioana Bratu.
Approach to Abdominal Mass Part 1
Published: Oct 15, 2017
This is part 1 of the two part series which will discuss the differential diagnosis, history, physical exam, and initial investigations for a child presenting with an abdominal mass.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Published: Oct 07, 2017
A two-week-old premature neonate boy presents to NICU. The NICU staff discusses the necessity of screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) with you.
Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Published: Sep 28, 2017
This podcast reviews the definition, pathophysiology, and common etiologies of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Listeners will also learn approach to the diagnosis and management of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, with a focus on biliary atresia. The episode was written by Jennifer Ng with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman.
Approach to Pediatric Syncope
Published: Sep 23, 2017
This episode presents an approach to the pediatric patient presenting with syncope. Both benign and life-threatening causes will be discussed. Listeners will be able to recognize red flags on history, examination and investigations. This podcast has been developed by medical student Vishal Puri with the help of Dr. Joseph Atallah and Dr. Mel Lewis. Dr. Joseph Atallah is a pediatric cardiologist and Dr. Mel Lewis is a general pediatrician, both staff at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.
Childhood Immunizations
Published: Sep 16, 2017
The following case questions on addressing vaccine hesitancy were designed to complement the Childhood Immunizations podcast series. They were written by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta and Dr. Sarah Forgie, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.
Childhood Immunizations Part 3: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Published: Sep 13, 2017
This is part 3 of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This episode will be addressing some frequently asked questions about vaccines and common reasons for vaccine hesitancy. This series has been developed by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta.
Childhood Immunizations (Part 2)
Published: Sep 09, 2017
This is part 2 of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This episode will be reviewing the routine childhood immunizations used in Canada. This series has been developed by Dr. Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta.
Childhood Immunizations (Part 1)
Published: Sep 06, 2017
This is the first of a 3-part series of podcasts discussing childhood immunizations. This series will discuss vaccines, the routine immunization schedule in Canada, and common questions from vaccine-hesitant parents. This episode describes an overview of the immune system and how different kinds of vaccines work. This series has been developed by Kristen Timm, a Family Medicine resident at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Sarah Forgie, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta.