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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. Jennifer is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Silverman is pediatric gastroenterologist and assistant professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Direct download: Conjugated_Hyperbilirubinemia.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:04pm MDT

The episodes 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, AB.

Direct download: syncopefinal.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:53pm MDT

This podcast will be addressing some frequently asked questions about vaccines and common reasons for vaccine hesitancy. In this episode, listeners will understand the importance of herd immunity, recognize that there are many different reasons for vaccine hesitance, address common misconceptions about vaccine safety, explain how vaccine safety is monitored in Canada, and understand why parents should not be complacent about vaccine-preventable diseases. This podcast was developed by Kristen Timm, a medical student, 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. 

 

Direct download: Childhood_Immunizations_Part_3-_Addressing_Vaccine_Hesitancy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47pm MDT

This is part 2 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 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. 

 

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Direct download: Childhood_Immunizations_Part_2_-_Final.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00pm MDT

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. 

 

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Direct download: Childhood_Immunizations_Part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:44pm MDT

This podcast 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. 

Direct download: cp_podcast_-_2017-08-26_11.26_PM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:20am MDT