Newborn

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on transient tachypnea of the newborn. It describes the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and management of the condition. It was created by Dr. Nikki Nguyen, a resident at the University of Calgary with the help of Dr. Jason R. McConnery, pediatric respirologist at McMaster University. 

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VACTERL Association

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on VACTERL association, describing the group of anomalies associated with the condition. It was created by Dr. Katharine V. Jensen, a pediatrics resident (PGY4) at the University of Alberta with help from Dr. Karen Forbes, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. 

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Complete Transposition of the Great Artieries (D-TGA)

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on TGA! It includes the presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, investigations and management of the illness. It was created by Lize-Mari Du Toit, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Michal Kantoch, pediatric cardiologist at the University of Alberta.

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Approach to Neonatal Thrombocytopenia

This PedsCases podcast describes approach to neonatal thrombocytopenia, going over key history findings, clinical manifestation and management. It was made by Justin Park, a medical student at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with Dr. Aisha Bruce, associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at the University of Alberta.


Cleft Lip and Palate

This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview on cleft lip and palate and its embryology, etiology, diagnosis, investigations, pathophysiology and management. It was created by Emma Yanko, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan with the help of Dr. Craig Gendron, a pediatric plastic surgeon at the University of Saskatchewan. 

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Necrotizing Enterocolitis. It was created by Chelsea gilbert, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr.


Approach to a Newborn Born to a Mother with Limited Antenatal Care

This podcast will discuss the approach to a newborn born to a mother with limited antenatal care.  It will review the components of antenatal care, identify investigations to consider for the mother and newborn, and the optimal timeline for the investigations. The podcast was created by Surabhi Sivaratnam, a fourth-year medical student at the McMaster University, with the support of Dr. Matthew Purser, a pediatrician at Grand River Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital.


Breastfeeding

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.

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease

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.


Approach to Prematurity – Part II - Initial stabilization and Short-Term Complications of Prematurity

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.


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