This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Down Syndrome. It was created by Summer Hudson, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Pediatrician at the Edmonton Down Syndrome Clinic and the Stollery Children's Hospital.
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This podcast covers an approach to children presenting with microcephaly including the definition of microcephaly, the differential diagnosis, the key points on history and physical exam to refine your differential diagnosis, and the relevant investigations and management options. It was developed by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr. Melanie Lewis, a pediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr.
In this CPS podcast, the listener will learn about the benefits and risks of screen media in children under the age of 5, the evidence based guidelines on early media experiences , and an approach on how to implement these guidelines. This podcast was created by Mattea Lee, a second-year medical student at the University of Calgary, with the help of Dr. Ponti, chair of the CPS Pediatric Digital Task Force, and Dr. Jackman, a pediatrician at the Alberta Children's Hospital.
This podcast will provide an overview of the Rourke Baby Record (RBR) and how to use it in clinical practice through a case example with a focus on the 18-month well-child visit. This podcast is based on the CPS statement of the same title and was developed by Katherine Goren, a medical student at the Schulich School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Leslie Rourke, family physician and creator of the RBR.
This podcast is part 3 of a 4-part series discussing an approach to abnormalities in head shape and size. This third part reviews the differential diagnosis for children presenting with large heads (macrocephaly). Key points on history and physical exam and the relevant investigations and management options for children with macrocephaly will be discussed. The podcast was created by Dr. Lindsey Logan, a pediatric neurology resident in Toronto, and Dr. Claire McNiven, a pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta. The podcast’s development and editing were supported by Dr.
This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on an approach to infant feeding (up to the first 12 months of life), including when to introduce allergenic and complementary foods, as well as pasteruized milk. It was developed by Michelle Schneeweiss, a medical student at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Univerisity of Alberta.
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This PedsCases Note provides a one-page summary of best practices regarding breastfeeding and infant formula preparation. It reviews the benefits, challenges, and contraindications to breastfeeding, and compares the different types of commercial formula available. It was created by Michelle Schneeweiss, a medical student at McMaster University, with the help of Dr. Jason Silverman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta.
This podcast presents an approach to medical complexity and technology dependence in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how these terms are defined, how to assess a child with medical complexity and technology dependence, as well as appreciating the impact of caring for a child with medical complexity on the family. This podcast was developed by Sara Rizakos in collaboration with Dr. Nathalie Major, a complex care pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
This podcast presents specific learning disorders (SLDs), with a particular focus on screening for and managing impairments in reading, commonly known as Dyslexia. This podcast was created by Liane Kang, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta with support from Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton.