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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

This podcast will give you an approach to skin and soft tissue infections. In this episode, listeners will 1) recognize the clinical manifestations of various skin and soft tissue infections, 2) classify bacterial pathogens based on the clinical presentations of skin and soft tissue infections, 3) identify red flags of skin and soft tissue infections, and 4) discuss the approach to management of skin and soft tissue infections. The podcast was created by Roy Khalaf, a third year medical student at McGill University, in collaboration with Dr.


Kawasaki Disease - An update

This podcast on Kawasaki disease (KD) is an update to our 2009 podcast and further discusses the definition of KD, its differential diagnosis including Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome, and how to manage KD. It was created by Dr. Annie Cheung, NHS Scotland, and Dr. Mercedes Chan a pediatric rheumatologist at BC Children’s Hospital.


Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

This podcast will discuss Neurofibromatosis Type 1 or NF1, a congenital neuro-oculocutaneous disease and its possible neurologic, ophthalmic, and cutaneous manifestations. The podcast was created by Miles Jaques, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia with the support of Dr. Jennifer Ling, an ophthalmology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Gardiner, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC.


Juvenile Dermatomyositis

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Juvenile Dermatomyositis. It was created by Morgan Gregg, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Dax Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta.


Peripheral IV Infiltration and Extravasation (PIVIE) Injuries

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.


Lyme Disease in Canada - CPS Podcast

This CPS Podcast describes Lyme disease in Canada. It was created by Katie Girgulis, a Pediatric Resident at Dalhousie University and Stephanie Zahradnik, a Pediatric 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 Canadian Pediatric Society practice point that is reviewed in this podcast.


Adolescent Acne Vulgaris

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Adolescent Acne Vulgaris. It was created by Colton Jensen, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Miriam Weinstein, a Pediatrician and Dermatologist at the Hospital for Sick Children.

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Tinea Corporis in Children

In this podcast, you will hear about different tinea infections in children, with a specific focus on tinea corporis, and develop an approach to these presentations. The podcast was created by Jessica Hesthammer, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Melanie Lewis.

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Community-Acquired MRSA

This podcast presents an overview of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This episode will discuss its common clinical presentations, describe common treatment options, identify risk factors and highlight the importance of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. This podcast was developed by Jordanna Roesler, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, under the guidance of  Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, a pediatric dermatologist at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia, Dr.


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