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PedsCases Team

  • 8 minutes 37 seconds
    Benign Neonatal Dermatoses

    This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to common benign neonatal dermatoses. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define and describe the clinical presentation of some benign neonatal dermatoses, specifically erythema toxicum neonatorum, neonatal milia, and harlequin color change, 2) explain the underlying etiology and pathophysiology of these benign neonatal skin findings, 3) review key differential diagnoses and appropriate management strategies, and 4) counsel caregivers effectively and confidently about these normal neonatal conditions. This episode was created 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.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    16 November 2025, 4:04 am
  • 15 minutes 21 seconds
    Bronchiectasis

    This PedsCases episode will give you an approach to bronchiectasis in children. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define bronchiectasis and explain the pathophysiology, 2) identify common causes and risk factors for pediatric bronchiectasis, 3) describe the common presenting features of bronchiectasis, 4) describe the diagnostic approach, including imaging findings on high-resolution CT and key laboratory investigations, and 5) outline the principles of management. Today's episode was created by Lauren Wilkinson, a second-year medical student at Queen's University, in collaboration with Dr. Mahmoud Sakran, a pediatrician at Lakeridge Health in Ontario.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    22 October 2025, 11:56 pm
  • 17 minutes 42 seconds
    Scoliosis

    This podcast will discuss Scoliosis. This note was created by Sahaj Puri, a third year medical student at McMaster University. This episode was created in collaboration with Dr. Selvakumar, a general pediatrician at McMaster University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to scoliosis, including management.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    20 October 2025, 6:50 pm
  • 40 minutes 21 seconds
    Encephalitis

    This podcast discusses encephilitis. The episode was developed by Emily Kacer, first-year pediatrics resident at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Brandon Meaney, Division Head of Pediatric Neurology and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Together, they define encephalitis and identify the common infectious and autoimmune causes in pediatric population, discuss an approach to diagnosing encephalitis, compare it with meningitis, review some of the potential long-term complications of encephalitis.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    11 October 2025, 11:51 pm
  • 22 minutes 49 seconds
    Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

    This podcast discusses primary ciliary dyskinesia. The episode was developed by Sahaj Puri, a third-year medical student at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Kevan Mehta, a pediatric respirologist from McMaster University. Together, they define primary ciliary dyskinesia and explain the pathophysiology underlying this condition, list key symptoms that a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia may present with, describe an approach to diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia, describe a differential diagnosis for a child with with recurrent pulmonary infections, and lastly describe key management principles of primary ciliary dyskinesia.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    23 September 2025, 12:13 am
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    Congenital Infections

    This podcast discusses an approach to congenital infections in newborns. The episode was developed by Mackenzie Heidel, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Rupeena Purewal, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician in Saskatoon and host of The Canadian Breakpoint podcast. Together, they explore the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of congenital infections including Cytomegalovirus, Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus, Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella. The content is based on current Canadian Pediatric Society position statements.

    An author of this podcast has financial support from Harris' Hope Foundation, the University of Saskatchewan Dean's Summer Research Project grant, and the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Sciences Department of Music. They also received honoraria from Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan & Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a bursary from Réseau Santé francais de la Saskatchewan, and funding from the Canadian Medical Association to attend a conference.

    An author of this podcast has served as a speaker for the University of Saskatchewan CME and as a consultant for Verity Pharmaceuticals.

    16 September 2025, 2:17 am
  • 14 minutes 26 seconds
    Pityriasis Rosea

    This podcast will discuss an approach to Pityriasis Rosea in children. The podcast was created by Sarah Daraj, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University and Dr. Bailey Komishke, a paediatrician in Calgary.

    An author of this podcast has an honoraria from L'Oreal, Sanofi and Arcutis for attending educational events, and an honoraria from Arctics, Incyte Solutions and Pierre Fabre for speaking engagement, and also serves on the advisory board for Sanofi.

    21 June 2025, 9:43 pm
  • 20 minutes 56 seconds
    Evaluation and Management of Enuresis in the General Pediatric Setting - CPS Podcast

    This PedsCases episode based on the CPS position statement will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of enuresis in the general pediatric setting. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define enuresis in the general pediatric setting, 2) identify the key points in history taking for a child with enuresis, 3) determine appropriate investigations for a child presenting with enuresis, 4) recognize which situations need intervention and select appropriate treatment for enuresis, and 5) establish the proper follow-up for the child and their family. Today's episode was created by Anne-Sophie Munger, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Montreal, in collaboration with Dr. James Harris, a community-based pediatrician from the University of British Columbia.

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    12 June 2025, 8:35 am
  • 16 minutes 20 seconds
    CPS - Goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients living with serious illness

    Check out our latest podcast on goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients created by Sahaj Puri, a second year medical student at McMaster University, along with Dr. Humphreys, a palliative care pediatrician at McMaster University.

    This podcast is based on the CPS position statement and its purpose is to review the importance of goals of care and advance care planning conversations within the pediatric populations. These conversations can be difficult and there can be a tendency to avoid having these difficult conversations. This podcast will explore effective strategies to facilitate effective advance care planning and goals of care conversations

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    5 June 2025, 4:14 am
  • 17 minutes 56 seconds
    Approach to Limp - Updated

    This podcast will discuss Approach to Limp - Updated. This podcast was created by Lexyn Iliscupidez, a medical student at the University of Calgary. This podcast was created with the support of Dr. Sarah Smith, a Family Physician in Calgary, Alberta.. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of approach to pediatric limp, including differential diagnosis between common and serious causes

    There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

    31 May 2025, 1:57 am
  • 18 minutes 48 seconds
    Congenital Hemangiomas

    This episode of PedsCases will give you an approach to congenital hemangiomas. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define hemangiomas and congenital hemangiomas, 2) explain the genetics and environmental factors associated with congenital hemangiomas, 3) describe the pathogenesis of congenital hemangiomas, 4) classify congenital hemangiomas, and 5) discuss the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management strategies for congenital hemangiomas. Today's episode was created by Emilie Wang, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist at BC Children's Hospital.

    An author of this podcast has financial support and has received speaker bursaries from Johnson & Johnson, Pierre-Fabre, Pfizer, Valeant, Sanofi Genzyme, Incyte, La Roche Posay Canada, Beiersdorf Canada and serves on advisory committees for Johnson & Johnson, Pierre-Fabre, Pfizer, Valeant, Sanofi Genzyme. They also serve as Associate Editor of Pediatric Dermatology Journal, and have been contributors to UpToDate, Medscape, BMJ Updates, and Eczema Society of Canada.

    14 May 2025, 1:51 am
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