Congenital Hand Anomalies
Published: Jul 22, 2026
This podcast will discuss an approach to recognizing and managing congenital hand anomalies in children. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to describe the key stages of embryologic hand development, categorize major malformations, recognize clinical "red flags" and systemic associations, and outline the clinical rationale for surgical timing in common anomalies.
Acute Abdominal Pain
Published: Jul 05, 2026
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.
Seizures in the Neonate
Published: Jun 04, 2026
This podcast will give you an approach to neonatal seizures. In this episode, listeners will learn 1) how to describe the clinical presentation of different type of neonatal seizures, 2) recognize that neonatal seizures can present similar to non-epileptic neonatal behaviours and be able to contrast seizure presentations from non-epileptic behaviour, 3) Identify the risk factors that predispose neonates to seizures, 4) Describe common causes of seizures in the neonate, 5) Identify the different investigations to employ when working up a neonate for seizures, and 6) Discuss treatment options for neonatal seizures.
Using Probiotics in Paediatric Populations
Published: Mar 13, 2026
This podcast will give you an approach to using probiotics in paediatric population. This podcast was created by Juliette Eshleman, a third year medical student at the University of Calgary with the help Dr. Justine Turner, a pediatric gastroenterologist and PhD in Nutrition at the University of Alberta's Department of Pediatrics. In this episode, listeners will go through the following: define probiotics and describe how they may benefit children, identify clinical situations where probiotic use is supported by evidence, recognize the limitations and risks associated with probiotics in paediatrics, and apply evidence-based guidance when considering probiotics in common clinical scenarios.
Prevention and Management of Acute Complications in Children with Sickle Cell Disease – CPS Podcast
Published: Feb 25, 2026
This podcast will review the CPS Position Statement from November 2022, “Acute complications in children with sickle cell disease: Prevention and management”, written by Dr. Carolyn E. Beck, a hospitalist pediatrician at SickKids hospital, Dr. Evelyne D. Trottier, a pediatric emergency physician at CHUSJ, Dr. Melanie Kirby-Allen, a haematologist at SickKids Hospital, and Dr. Yves Pastore, a haematologist at CHUSJ. Today’s episode was created by Audrey Slater, a fourth-year medical student at the Université de Montréal, in collaboration with Dr. Evelyne D. Trottier and the authors of the CPS statement.
CPS - Managing Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS): Updates and Emerging Best Practices
Published: Feb 11, 2026
This podcast will discuss the CPS Statement on Managing Newborns at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS): Updates and Emerging Best Practices. This Podcast was created Lauren Wilkinson, a second-year medical student at Queen’s University, andDr. Astrid Guttmann, a pediatrician at SickKids Hospital. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of managing newborns at risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS).
Approach to Dysmorphic Features
Published: Feb 02, 2026
This podcast will give you an approach to Dysmorphic Features. In this episode, listeners will be able to identify dysmorphic features and explain their significance, discuss salient aspects in the history and physical exam, generate a basic differential diagnosis for a child with dysmorphic features, outline key investigations, and lastly, discern the criteria for an appropriate referral to genetics. The podcast was created by Evelyn Armour, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Melissa MacPherson, a medical geneticist from the University of Alberta.
Approach to Dehydration in Children
Published: Jan 26, 2026
This podcast will discuss an Approach to Dehydration in Children. This Podcast was created by Catherine Korman, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University with the help of Dr. Preetha Krishnamoorthy, a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and the Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Education at McGill University and Dr. Robert Sternszus, a Hospitalist Pediatrician and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Health Sciences Education at McGill University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to dehydration including management.
Altered Level of Consciousness
Published: Dec 26, 2025
This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to altered level of consciousness (ALOC). By the end of this podcast, listeners will learn how to define ALOC, identify investigations and management for common causes of ALOC. This podcast was developed by Kennedy Lewis, a medical student from the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Mackenzie Simpson.
Benign Neonatal Dermatoses
Published: Nov 15, 2025
This podcast will give you an approach to common benign neonatal dermatoses in children. Today's episode was developed by YuQi Wu, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Allison Gregory, a dermatologist practicing at BC Children’s hospital.