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...
Sep 23, 2025•23 min
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, H...
Sep 16, 2025•26 min
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.
Jun 21, 2025•14 min
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 treatmen...
Jun 12, 2025•21 min
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 ther...
Jun 05, 2025•16 min
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.
May 31, 2025•18 min
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...
May 14, 2025•19 min
This podcast will discuss Care for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS levels III to V). This podcast was created by Juliette Eshleman a medical student at the University of Calgary with the help of Dr. Scott McLeod, a Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine in the department of pediatrics, and a Child Health & Wellness Researcher for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute.. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of care for children and yo...
Apr 21, 2025•19 min
This podcast will discuss an approach to pediatric chronic kidney disease. The podcast was created by Alexis Filyk, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Michelle Ruhl, a pediatric nephrologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.
Apr 10, 2025•18 min
This podcast will give you an approach to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to 1) define and understand the pathophysiology of SMA, 2) identify the clinical presentations of the different subtypes of SMA, 3) describe the differential diagnosis of SMA, 4) describe the screening guidelines and diagnostic evaluations of SMA, and 5) describe the management of SMA. Today's episode was created Johanie Victoria Piché, a 4th year medical student at McGill ...
Apr 02, 2025•25 min
This podcast will discuss Family Centered care. This podcast was created by Rachel Goren, a fourth year medical student at Queens University in Kingston Ontario with Dr. Eyal Cohen, Staff Pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. This PedsCases podcast focuses on giving medical students an understanding and approach to family centred care
Mar 10, 2025•18 min
This podcast is part 2 of 2 that will give you an approach to Celiac Disease. In this episode, listeners will 1) define celiac disease and its prevalence in Canada, 2) describe the clinical presentation of Celiac disease across childhood and identify common differential diagnoses, 3) outline investigations required for the diagnosis of celiac disease, and 4) discuss the management of celiac disease and review potential complications. The podcast was created by Keiko Marshall and Emily Kacer, sec...
Feb 15, 2025•35 min
This podcast is part 1 of 2 that will give you an approach to celiac disease. In this episode, listeners will 1) define celiac disease and its prevalence in Canada, 2) describe the clinical presentation of celiac disease across childhood and identify common differential diagnoses, 3) outline investigations required for the diagnosis of celiac disease, and 4) discuss the management of celiac disease and review potential complications. The podcast was created by Keiko Marshall and Emily Kacer, sec...
Jan 27, 2025•15 min
This podcast will discuss the CPS state on Healthy Childhood Development Through Outdoor Risky Play. The podcast was created by Emily Cheung, a third-year medical student at McMaster University. This podcast was created with Dr. Emilie Beaulieu, a pediatrician in Quebec City. This PedsCases podcast focuses on the role of outdoor risky play in children’s health and development, emphasizing its value in preventing and managing common issues like obesity, anxiety, and behavioral problems.
Jan 18, 2025•15 min
This podcast will discuss an approach to SJS/TEN. The podcast was created by Moyin-Oluwa Onasanya, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, and Dr. Loretta Fiorillo, the divisional director of pediatric dermatology at the University of Alberta. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.
Jan 09, 2025•14 min
This podcast will discuss an Approach to Foreign Bodies in Children. The podcast was created by Mikaela Antaya, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta. This podcast was created with Dr. Matthew Carroll, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton Alberta This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to the diagnosis and management of foreign bodies in pediatrics There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors....
Dec 01, 2024•22 min
This podcast will be reviewing the importance of breastfeeding and human milk for infants, in particular those in the neonatal intensive care unit. In this episode listeners will recognize the importance of breastfeeding and learn how to support mothers to establish and maintain milk production when their infants are unable to feed at the breast. This podcast was created by Insiya Fathima Moosavi, a second year medical student at McMaster University in collaboration with Dr. Nikki Mitchell, a pe...
Nov 23, 2024•16 min
This podcast will discuss an approach to Type 1 Diabetes. The podcast was created by Cassidy Chapman, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Alberta. An author of this podcast has financial support from Abbott Canada and also serves on an advisory board for Insulet Canada and Abbott Canada.
Nov 22, 2024•25 min
This podcast will discuss Alagille Syndrome. The podcast was created by Michelle Choi, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta and Dr. Kerry Wong, a pediatric gastroenterologist/hepatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. An author of this podcast has received financial support from Mirum Pharma and Medison Pharma and also served on an advisory board for Medison Pharma.
Nov 15, 2024•18 min
This podcast will give you an approach to the evaluation and management of febrile infants ≤90 days. In this episode, listeners will 1) Define the terms fever and invasive bacterial infections, 2) Identify the most common etiologies of fever in young infants, 3) List factors associated with higher risk of serious illness , and 4) Outline the approach to fever in children less than 3 months.The podcast was created by Karina Paliotti, a fourth year medical student at McGill University, in collabor...
Nov 10, 2024•18 min
This podcast will give you an updated approach to the original podcast on the evaluation of stridor. In this episode, listeners will 1) define stridor and the pathophysiology causing stridor, 2) create a differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, 3) differentiate benign causes of stridor from those that are life-threatening, 4) describe common pathogens involved in infectious etiologies of stridor, and 5) outline a basic management plan for a patient with stridor ...
Nov 03, 2024•26 min
This podcast will discuss Sports Injuries: Ankle. The podcast was created by Rihana, a second-year medical student at Queen’s University. This podcast was produced in collaboration with Dr. Mann, an orthopedic surgeon at Queen’s University. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an approach to pediatric ankle pain, including questions to explore on history, key aspects of the physical exam, appropriate investigations, and possible treatment options
Oct 13, 2024•24 min
This podcast will discuss an approach to morphea. The podcast was created by Amir Pourghadiri, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, Jeffrey Toy, a dermatology resident at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Joseph Lam, a pediatric dermatologist at the BC Children’s Hospital. An author of this podcast has financial support from Johnson & Johnson, serves on an advisory board for Galderma, Johnson & Johnson Inc, Pfizer, Pierre-Fabre, Sanofi Genzyme, V...
Oct 05, 2024•16 min
This podcast will give you an approach to hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). In this episode, listeners will 1) Define and describe the clinical presentation of HFMD, 2) Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of HFMD, 3) Review the differential diagnosis and management strategies for HFMD, and 4) Counsel caregivers on prevention and supportive care for HFMD. The podcast was created by Beenu Bajwa, a fourth year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr....
Sep 22, 2024•10 min
This podcast reviews the topics covered in the CPS position statement about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), early relational health, and their implications for clinical practice. Listeners will learn about ACE and their impacts on health, utilizing early relational health as an avenue to protect against the negative effects of ACEs, and how clinicians can work with families to promote early relational health and optimize parenting for healthy child development. It was written by Andrea Moi...
Sep 10, 2024•17 min
This podcast will discuss the CPS Position Statement on an Affirming Approach to Caring for Transgender and Gender-diverse Youth: Part 2. In this episode, listeners will 1) discuss the use of hormone blocking therapy in gender diverse youth, 2) discuss gender affirming hormones, 3) briefly discuss gender affirming surgery options, and 4) apply your knowledge to a clinical case! The podcast was created by Annaliese Beck-McKenzie, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia...
Sep 03, 2024•24 min
This podcast will discuss the CPS Position Statement on An Affirming Approach to Caring for Transgender and Gender-diverse Youth: Part 1. The podcast was created by Annaliese Beck-McKenzie, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia. This podcast was created with the guidance of Dr. Ashley Vandermorris, Staff Physician in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Toronto SickKids hospital. This PedsCases podcast focuses on important terminology, gender ide...
Aug 20, 2024•18 min
The third part of this three-part podcast will finish providing an approach to Emerging Child and Adolescent Psychosis. The podcast was created by Dr. Leslie Truong, a first year Psychiatry Resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Trishnee Chinniah, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Aug 14, 2024•10 min
The second part of this three-part podcast will continue an approach to Emerging Child and Adolescent Psychosis. In this series, listeners will 1) recognize and elicit warning and frank signs of psychosis, 2) propose a reasonable differential diagnosis for psychosis and identify medical work-up considerations, 3) understand risk factors for primary psychotic disorders, and 4) be familiar with assessment and treatment options. The podcast was created by Dr. Leslie Truong, a first year Psychiatry ...
Jul 31, 2024•22 min
The first part of this three-part podcast will give you an approach to Emerging Child and Adolescent Psychosis. In this episode, listeners will 1) recognize and elicit warning and frank signs of psychosis, 2) propose a reasonable differential diagnosis for psychosis and identify medical work-up considerations, 3) understand risk factors for primary psychotic disorders, and 4) be familiar with assessment and treatment options. The podcast was created by Dr. Leslie Truong, a first year Psychiatry ...
Jul 19, 2024•15 min
