This podcast will review a pediatric and ophthalmic emergency: retinoblastoma. We will review the pathophysiology, pertinent history and physical examination findings, appropriate investigations, and management of retinoblastoma. This podcast has been created by Ojas Srivastava, 3^rd year medical student, Kim Papp, 2^nd year medical student, Dr. Meghan Smith, Chief Ophthalmology Resident, and Dr. Carlos Solarte, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, all at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an overview of acquired heart failure in children including etiologies, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic evaluation. This podcast was created by Umairah Boodoo, a medical student at McMaster University in collaboration with Dr. Tapas Mondal, a pediatric Cardiologist at McMaster University.

This podcast on breastfeeding was developed by Jennifer Butler, a medical student at McMaster’s School of Medicine in Ontario for pedcases.com, with guidance from Dr. Melanie Lewis, Professor and Pediatrician in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will present an overview on cranial nerves. It will cover cranial neuropathies, the etiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and management of various cranial nerve disorders, and examination of cranial nerves in children. This podcast was created by Alekhya Nimmagadda, a medical student at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research with the help of Dr. Janette Mailo, a Pediatric Neurologist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast presents an overview of X-linked inheritance. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on genetic disorders. This episode will define X-linked inheritance and describe dosage compensation using a case of X-linked hypophosphatemia as an example. This podcast was developed by Rozlyn Boutin a senior medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Caitlin Chang, a medical geneticist at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver

This video discusses long QT syndrome as an example to discuss medical conditions that are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This is the first video in a 3-video series on Genetic Diseases. It was created by Dr. Rozlyn Boutin, a resident at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada in collaboration with Dr. Caitlin Chang, a medical geneticist at BC Children’s.

This podcast discusses long QT syndrome as an example to discuss medical conditions that are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This is the first video in a 3-podcast series on Genetic Diseases. It was created by Dr. Rozlyn Boutin, a resident at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada in collaboration with Dr. Caitlin Chang, a medical geneticist at BC Children’s.

This podcast reviews an approach to traumatic head injury due to child mistreatment. This episode will discuss relevant biomechanics, pathophysiology, features on history, physical examination findings, investigations and approach to management. This podcast was developed by Ojas Srivastava, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with pediatrician Dr. Melanie Lewis and retinal specialist Dr. Matthew Tennant also from the University of Alberta. 

This podcast will provide listeners with an understanding of Maple Syrup Urine Disease, its clinical signs and symptoms, and management. This podcast was developed by fourth year medical student Angela Messer in collaboration with Dr. Shailly Jain, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Alberta.

This is the second part of a two-part video on approach to prematurity. If you have not already, please check out part one of this podcast that discusses an overview of prematurity. This podcast will be focusing on the initial stabilization of a premature infant, as well as providing the learner with a systems-based approach to managing common short-term complications associated with prematurity.

This video and podcast were developed by Jhanahan Sriranjan, a medical student at Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Kristin Inch, a pediatrician at the Special Care Nursery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.

This podcast covers an approach to pediatric ptosis. It was developed by Arshdeep Singh Marwaha, a 3rd year medical student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC along with Dr. Jane Gardiner, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of British Columbia.

This podcast will discuss peripheral IV infiltration and extravasation injuries (PIVIE). By the end of this podcast, learners should be able to recognize the risks of PIVIE injuries in the pediatric population, distinguish between an extravasation injury and an infiltration injury, and develop an appropriate management plan for different types of PIVIE injuries. It was developed by Alexander Perry, a medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Courtney Wilkes, Dr. Jaret Olson, and Dr. Chris Novak.

This podcast presents an approach to a paediatric psychiatric history and mental status exam. In this podcast, we will walk through an approach that you can apply in different clinical settings such as a primary care clinic, community pediatric office or emergency department. This podcast was developed by Annabelle Wong, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Heidi Wilkes, a consulting psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

This podcast covers an approach to the diagnosis and management of pediatric sports injuries of the shoulder. It was produced by Cassie Walmsley, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Erika Persson, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist at the University of Alberta.

This podcast will discuss gross motor delay. By the end of this podcast, learners should be able to recognize normal motor developmental milestones in children, develop a differential diagnosis, identify key tests and investigations to clarify the etiology and discuss the management options for gross motor delay. It was developed by Devika Singh, a second-year medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician at the University of Alberta, where she is also the Associate Dean of Educational Innovation & Academic Technologies.

This podcast provides an approach to identification of the different types of cleft malformations, outlines the management of orofacial clefts and timing of surgical repair and discusses the genetic syndromes, sequences and associations linked with cleft lip and palate.  It was developed by Julie Le, a first year Family Medicine resident at Queen’s University with the help of Dr. Regan Guilfoyle, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Alberta.

This Podcast will discuss an approach to gastrointestinal bleeding in children. The podcast was created by Clarelle Gonsalves, a third-year medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Herbert Brill, a pediatric gastroenterologist at McMaster Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto.

This podcast provides an overview on approaches to pediatric toe walking, what to ask for on history, look for on physical exam, investigations to consider, potential treatment options as well as some of the causes of toe walking. It was developed by Lindsay Amatto, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Lindsay Hubenig, a pediatric physiatrist at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and Body Restoration Windermere.

This PedsCases podcast presents an approach to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It was created by Stephanie Rohnm a medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Mary Zachos, a pediatric gastroenterologist at McMaster University.

This podcast presents an overview of opioid use disorder (OUD) in youth. Through this podcast, the learner should be able to define OUD, delineate the variety of ways OUD affects the youth and their unique susceptibilities, describe how it is treated in youth and discuss the currents gaps in care. This podcast was developed by Justin Park, a second-year medical student at the University of British Colombia, in collaboration with Dr. Dzung Vo, a pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist, and the Division Head for Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia.

In this podcast, the definition, pathophysiology, signs, investigations, and management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are discussed. Additionally, the difference between classic and non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and signs of a salt-wasting adrenal crisis are highlighted. This podcast was created by Dr. Kimberly Young, a first-year Paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with support from Dr. Diane Wherrett, a Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

This podcast covers an approach to Tic Disorders including diagnostic criteria, common presenting features and comorbidities, as well as counseling and management. It was developed by Dr. Sophia Yip, a resident at the University of Alberta in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

This podcast covers an approach to assessing a child with recurrent fractures by exploring common pathologic etiologies and touching on management options for recurrent fractures. It was developed by Liyana Kukkadi, a final year medical student from Chatham, Ontario in the 6 year accelerated medicine program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Gina Catena, a pediatrician and clinical fellow in child maltreatment, and Dr. Erin Boschee, a pediatric hospitalist and child maltreatment pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast covers an approach to children presenting with microcephaly including the definition of microcephaly, the differential diagnosis, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options. It was developed by Lindsey a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

This CPS Podcast will present an introduction to vaping, explain how to approach the topic with adolescents in the clinic, and provide some brief information about treatment for problematic usage. The podcast was created by Kaylee Novack, a medical school graduate and current master’s student at the University of Montreal and Dr. Chadi, a clinical assistant professor in the department of Pediatrics at the University of Montreal and a clinician-scientist specialized in adolescent and addiction medicine working at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center for children.

In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

This CPS Podcast describes Lyme disease in Canada. It was created by Katie Girgulis, a Pediatric Resident at Dalhousie University and Stephanie Zahradnik, a PGY4 Paediatric Infectious Diseases Resident at the University of Toronto. This podcast was created in collaboration with Dr. Nicole Le Saux, a Pediatric Infectious Disease physician at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa and an author of the 2020 Canadian Paediatric Society practice point that will be reviewed in this podcast.

This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR. 

This podcasts covers an approach to sickle cell including pathophysiology, diagnosis, history, physical exam, investigations and treatment.  It was developed by Noha Elsherbini a fourth year medical student at McGill University with Dr. Surabhi Rawal, a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Montreal.

This podcast presents an approach to mediastinal masses in pediatric patients. The listener will learn the key points in the history, physical exam, and initial investigations, as well as the differential diagnosis. Distinguishing features and management of the most common causes of mediastinal masses in children is also highlighted. This podcast was created by Kieryn Houlder, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Beverly Wilson, a pediatric oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

In this podcast, the listener will learn to differentiate various types of neural tube defects, to discuss the etiology and risk factors of spina bifida, and to describe the fundamentals of the workup and management for spina bifida.  The podcast was created by Quin Pon and Brianna Salverda, both medical students at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of phenylketonuria. This podcast was developed by Jennifer Butler and Umairah Boodoo, medical students at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr Hannah Geddie, Assistant Professor and Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University.

In this podcast, the listener will learn about the risk factors, classification, presentation, and management of brachial plexus palsy. The podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with support from Dr. Vibhuti Shah, a neonatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and the first author of the CPS statement.

This podcast is part 3 of a 4-part series discussing an approach to abnormalities in head shape and size. This third part reviews the differential diagnosis for children presenting with large heads(macrocephaly). Key points on history and physical exam and the relevant investigations and management options for children with macrocephaly will be discussed. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

This podcast presents an approach to pneumothorax in children, including the differential diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, and management. It was created by Ryerson Seguin, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric Surgeon and Associate professor at the University of Alberta.

In this podcast on abnormal head shape, the listener will learn the differential diagnosis for children with an abnormal head shape, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options for children with abnormal head shape. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr. Lauren Redgate, a pediatrician in Calgary, and Dr. Peter Gill, a pediatrician at SickKids.

This podcast is part 2 of a 2-part series discussing an approach to adolescent history-taking, with a focus on the psychosocial history, using the SSHADESS mnemonic. This first part reviews the SSHADESS mnemonic while the second is a role-play of taking a SSHADESS history. This podcast was developed by Fanny Cheng a medical students at the University of Toronto, and Cindy Lin, a medical student at Western University, in collaboration with Dr. Natasha Collia, a pediatric emergency physician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and Dr. Jean Suk, a community pediatrician in Ottawa.

This podcast is part 1 of a 2-part series discussing an approach to adolescent history-taking, with a focus on the psychosocial history, using the SSHADESS mnemonic. This first part reviews the SSHADESS mnemonic while the second is a role play of taking a SSHADESS history. This podcast was developed by Fanny Cheng a medical students at the University of Toronto and Cindy Lin, a medical student at Western University, in collaboration with Dr. Natasha Collia, a pediatric emergency physician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and Dr. Jean Suk, a community paediatrician in Ottawa. 

This podcast is part 1 of a 4 part series discussing the Abnormalities in Head Shape and Size in Pediatrics. This part will describe how to measure head circumference and head growth. This was developed by Lindsey Logan, Pediatric Neurology resident, and Claire McNiven, Pediatrics Resident, with Dr. Melanie Lewis, Dr. Lauren Redgate, and Dr. Peter Gill for PedsCases.com.

This video podcast presents an approach to spirometry in children. In this episode, listeners will learn to read and interpret a spirometry report with respect to obstructive and restrictive lung disease. This episode was developed by Dr. Rafiaa Valji, a pediatric respirologist at the University of Manitoba, in collaboration with Dr. Tamizan Kherani, a pediatric respirologist at the University of Alberta.

This video podcast presents an approach to spirometry in children. In this episode, listeners will learn to read and interpret a spirometry report with respect to obstructive and restrictive lung disease. This episode was developed by Dr. Rafiaa Valji, a pediatric respirologist at the University of Manitoba, in collaboration with Dr. Tamizan Kherani, a pediatric respirologist at the University of Alberta.

In this podcast, the listener will learn the definition and clinical presentation of asthma, the criteria for the diagnosis in asthma in preschoolers and in children older than six, and the initial and ongoing management of asthma in children. The podcast was created by Usman Ahmed with support from Dr. Melanie Lewis. Usman is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Lewis is a pediatrician at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

This podcast presents an approach to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents. Listeners will learn about the definition of abnormal uterine bleeding, generate an organized differential diagnosis for abnormal uterine bleeding, and review investigations and management for abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescent patients compared to adult patients. This podcast was developed by Sarah Moor, a third-year medical student at Yale School of Medicine, with Dr. Amanda Kallen, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine and member of the Reproductive Scientist Development Program.

This podcast reviews the 2021 CPS practice point “Emergency management of the pediatric patient with convulsive status epilepticus.” The podcast was developed Dr. Larissa Shapka a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto, Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatrician in Calgary and Dr. Kyle McKenzie, a pediatrician in Red Deer, Alberta, and one of the authors of the practice point.