This episode gives an overview of the diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and management strategies for patients with Turner Syndrome. This podcast was written by Rhea D’Costa and Dr. Mary Ann Thomas. Rhea is a second year medical student at McMaster University. Dr. Thomas is an assistant professor with the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary.
This podcast gives students an overview of childhood obesity. It covers the increasing prevalence of obesity among children, associated health risks and gives an approach of how to talk to children and their families. This podcast was written by Chantelle Champagne and Dr. Mary Jetha. Chantelle is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Jetha is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.
This podcast gives medical students a basic framework about how to understand failure to thrive and helps them develop an approach to the history and physical examination of a child presenting with failure to thrive. A "shotgun" approach to investigations is discouraged. This podcast was written by Dr. Melanie Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a general pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. She is also the Year 3 Clerkship Director for Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.
This podcast episode helps medical students develop an approach to the evaluation of short stature in a child. This podcast was written by Dr. Seth Marks. Dr. Marks is pediatric endocrinologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.