Harriet Lane Handbook: Pediatric Insights from The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Tolulope Fatola, MD and Julia F. Shalen, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss Rheumatology: A systematic approach to differentiating the various childhood arthritic conditions. Key takeaways: Core diagnostic cues and red flags for common pediatricrheumatic diseases discussed, with quick signs you can check on exam. Key physical exam findings and how to differentiateinflammatory vs. noninflammato...

Juliet A. Joseph, MD and Emily Johnson, CRNP from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss end of life decision makingin the adolescent palliative care patient . Key takeaways: Proactively include PPC in routine care for serious pediatric illnesses. Use structured, family-centered conversations to clarify goals, preferences, and trade-offs. Leverage a multidisciplinary team to support complex decisions. Emp...

Katelyn Williams, MD and Nathaniel J. Silvestri, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss the initial presentation and workup of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.    Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most commonpediatric cancer. Early recognition and prompt workup are critical for improvedoutcomes. A case-based conversation featuring a 5-year-old withfatigue, bone pain, pallor, and reduced activ...

Edward Corty, MD and Melissa Lutz, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss pediatric food insecurity. This podcast features a discussion on childhood foodinsecurity, emphasizing its significance as a health and social issue in the United States. Hosted by Edward Corty, MD and Melissa Lutz, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital , the conversation begins with a case study of a four-year-oldboy, illustrating...

Maria Molinaro, MD, Molly Himmelrich, MD, Alex Testino, MD, and Eric H. Kossoff, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss seizure mimics and an age-based approach.      

Megan Gates, MD and Kartikeya Makker, MBBS from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss ventilation strategies in theneonatal ICU.

Ashley Wallace Wu, MD, Amali Gunawardana, MD, and John McAteer, DO, MPH from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss resistance mechanisms in gram negative rods    

Anna Bitners, MD and Courtney Lawrence, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss Hemophilia/Emicizumab .

Nadav Weinstock, MD, PhD and Shira G. Ziegler, MD , PhD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss the newborn screening .

Kaysha Henry, MD, MPH and Steven Miller, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss the framework for gastrointestinal bleeding by age .

Fred Lam, MD and W. Reid Thompson III, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss tetralogy of fallot: review of the congenital heart disease and accompanying cardiac surgeries.

Kyla Cordrey, MD, Rebecca Dryer, MD, and W. ReidThompson III, MD discuss auscultation and heart sounds.

Matthew Kosasih, MD and Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss medications for analgesia and sedation.

Andrea Silvas, MD and Errol Fields, MD, PhD, MPHfrom Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss an interactive walk through the HEADSS assessment, and next steps.

Zainab Khan, MD and Roselyn Appenteng, MD from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss pediatric toxicology ingestions, workup, and management.

Rachel Darko, MD and Katherine E. Hoops, MD, MPH from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss advocacy, gun violence, and healthcare utilization.

Camille C. Anderson, MD, Sunaina Kapoor, MD, and Tiffany E. Mark, MD were the Chief Residents of Pediatrics for The Johns Hopkins Hospital. As Editors of the 23rd edition of The Harriet Lane Handbook, they introduce the new discussions with residents and faculty on case studies and healthcare disparities.