PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

This podcast presents an approach to proteinuria in children. After engaging with this material, listeners will be able to (1) distinguish transient, orthostatic, and persistent proteinuria, (2) identify red flags that suggest kidney disease, and (3) choose appropriate first-line investigations for a child with proteinuria. This podcast was created by Émilie Yansouni, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Montreal, as well as Dr. Véronique Phan, a pediatric nephrologist at Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will give you an approach to red eye. In this episode, listeners will be able to develop a systematic approach to pediatric red eye, guided by key details in the history and physical exam findings, differentiate common causes of pediatric red eye based on symptom pattern and anatomy, list red flag features requiring urgent ophthalmology referral, discuss initial management principles for common pediatric red eye conditions, and identify important pediatric infectious causes of red eye, including HSV keratitis and neonatal conjunctivitis. This podcast was created by Karanvir Gill, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with second-year ophthalmology resident Dr. Kim Papp and pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Jane Gardiner, both from the UBC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.  

This podcast will focus on a paediatric approach to advocacy and assessment pertaining to literacy in school-aged children. After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to (1) define literacy and identify why screening for early childhood literacy is important, (2) identify ways pediatric care providers can screen for literacy, and (3) describe ways in which pediatricians can advocate for literacy development in children. This podcast was created by Doris Goubran, a 3rd year medical student from the University of Manitoba, in collaboration with Dr. Kawamura and Dr. Orsino, Developmental Pediatricians from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as Dr. Mitchell, a General Pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

This podcast will discuss a CPS Podcast on Considerations for Privacy and Confidentiality in Adolescent Health Care Service Delivery. By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to: 1.    To define confidentiality and its importance in adolescent health care 2.    To identify key limits and legal considerations for confidentiality 3.    To describe practical strategies to support confidential care in clinical settings 4.    To identify barriers and potential solutions in confidential care across various settings, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) use    The podcast was created by Katelyn du Plessis, a third-year medical student at Calgary University, in collaboration with with Dr. Amanda Evans, a community pediatrician in Calgary. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

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 define rickets and explain the roles of vitamin D, calcium and phosphate in bone mineralization, differentiate the types and common causes of rickets, identify the risk factors associated with rickets and epidemiological implications in a Canadian context, recognize common clinical symptoms and diagnostic investigation findings, develop an approach to the management of rickets, and identify 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.