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.
Cerebral Palsy
Published: Sep 04, 2017
This episode is designed to give students an overview about Cerebral Palsy. We will discuss risk factors, classification, diagnosis, management and prognosis. The podcast has been created by Dayae Jeong, a medical student at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada with the help of Dr. Kristen Hallett, a consultant pediatrician and associate professor at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Sara Long-Gagné, a complex care pediatrician at Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Invasive Meningococcal Vaccination for Canadian Children and Youth - CPS Podcast
Published: Aug 07, 2017
This podcast was produced by PedsCases and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and aims to summarize the 2017 CPS Position Statement: "Update on invasive meningococcal vaccination for Canadian children and youth." In this episode, listeners will learn about the clinical presentation and epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis in Canada, the current vaccination schedule and guidelines for vaccination, as well as how to identify children and adolescents who may need extra vaccinations. This podcast was developed by Dr. Sarah Johnson, in collaboration with Dr. Joan Robinson
Behavioural Problems in Children
Published: Jul 27, 2017
This podcast will review keys to behavioural management and compliance during medical examination in typically developing young children. Listeners will learn how to define behaviour, perform an appropriate history and physical exam, and characterize common behavioural problems. It was written by Michelle Hanbidge and Dr. Debra Andrews. Michelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Andrews is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Approach to Pediatric Periorbital Edema
Published: Jul 18, 2017
This Podcast will discuss an approach to pediatric periorbital edema including the key differential diagnoses and an approach to the history, physical exam, and diagnostic studies used. This podcast was written by Monique Jarrett, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Catherine Morgan a Pediatric Nephrologist and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta.
Management of Food Allergies
Published: Jul 03, 2017
This Podcast will outline the management of food allegies in children. Listeners will learn an approach to the history and physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of a child with an allergic reaction to food, as well as learn long term risk reduction strategies.
Approach to Acne (Part 2)
Published: Jun 20, 2017
This is the second of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complications, as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Chris Keeling, Assistant Clinical Professor and Community Dermatologist at the University of Alberta.
Approach to Acne (Part 2)
Published: Jun 20, 2017
This is the second of a 2-part series of videos discussing acne in pediatric patients. Acne is one of the most common skin complaints in children. This series will discuss the clinical presentation, complications, as well as an approach to management of acne. This podcast has been developed by Laura Soong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Chris Keeling, Assistant Clinical Professor and Community Dermatologist at the University of Alberta.