Episodes

  • CPS Podcast - Breastfeeding and Human Milk in the NICU: From Birth to Discharge
    Nov 23 2024

    This podcast will be reviewing the importance of breastfeeding and human milk for infants, in particular those in the neonatal intensive care unit. In this episode listeners will recognize the importance of breastfeeding and learn how to support mothers to establish and maintain milk production when their infants are unable to feed at the breast. This podcast was created by Insiya Fathima Moosavi, a second year medical student at McMaster University in collaboration with Dr. Nikki Mitchell, a pediatric resident from Alberta, and Dr. Rhea D’Costa, a Developmental Paediatrician from Toronto.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

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    16 mins
  • Type 1 Diabetes (Updated 2024)
    Nov 22 2024

    This podcast will discuss an approach to Type 1 Diabetes. The podcast was created by Cassidy Chapman, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta.

    An author of this podcast has financial support from Abbott Canada and also serves on an advisory board for Insulet Canada and Abbott Canada.

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    25 mins
  • Alagille Syndrome
    Nov 15 2024

    This podcast will discuss Alagille Syndrome. The podcast was created by Michelle Choi, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Kerry Wong, a pediatric gastroenterologist with a specialization in hepatology at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

    An author of this podcast has received financial support from Miriam Pharma and Medison Pharma and also serves on the advisory board for Medison Pharma.

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    18 mins
  • Evaluation and Management of Febrile Infants ≤90 Days - CPS Podcast
    Nov 10 2024

    This podcast will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of febrile infants ≤90 days. In this episode, listeners will 1) Define the terms fever and invasive bacterial infections, 2) Identify the most common etiologies of fever in young infants, 3) List factors associated with higher risk of serious illness , and 4) Outline the approach to fever in children less than 3 months.The podcast was created by Karina Paliotti, a fourth year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr. Christos Karatzios, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist from Montreal Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.

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    18 mins
  • Evaluation of Stridor - UPDATED
    Nov 3 2024

    This podcast will give you an updated approach to the original podcast on the evaluation of stridor. In this episode, listeners will 1) define stridor and the pathophysiology causing stridor, 2) create a differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, 3) differentiate benign causes of stridor from those that are life-threatening, 4) describe common pathogens involved in infectious etiologies of stridor, and 5) outline a basic management plan for a patient with stridor based on the differential diagnoses and investigative findings. The podcast was created by Taylor Dennison, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Gerdung, a pediatric respirologist and sleep specialist for Alberta Health Services, and Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and professor of pediatrics and chief wellness officer for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta.

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    26 mins
  • Sports Injuries: Ankle
    Oct 13 2024

    This podcast will discuss Sports Injuries: Ankle. The podcast was created by Rihana, a second-year medical student at Queen’s University. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Mann, an orthopedic surgeon at Queen’s University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to pediatric ankle pain, including questions to explore on history, key aspects of the physical exam, appropriate investigations, and possible treatment options

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    24 mins
  • Morphea
    Oct 5 2024

    This podcast will discuss an approach to morphea. The podcast was created by Amir Pourghadiri, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, Jeffrey Toy, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist at the BC Children’s Hospital.

    An author of this podcast has financial support from Johnson & Johnson, serves on an advisory board for Galderma, Johnson & Johnson Inc, Pfizer, Pierre-Fabre, Sanofi Genzyme, Valeant, Health Plexus, and Incyte, and also received a speaker bursary from Johnson & Johnson Inc. Pierre-Fabre, Pfizer, Valeant, La Roche Posay, and Beiersdorf.

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    16 mins
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    Sep 22 2024

    This podcast will give you an approach to hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). In this episode, listeners will 1) Define and describe the clinical presentation of HFMD, 2) Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of HFMD, 3) Review the differential diagnosis and management strategies for HFMD, and 4) Counsel caregivers on prevention and supportive care for HFMD. The podcast was created by Beenu Bajwa, a fourth year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, a dermatologist from BC Children’s Hospital.

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    10 mins