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Having “the talk” with your teenage patients? Learn how to navigate discussing sexual intercourse and contraception in this 2 part episode.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Adrienne Hong (family medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instag...

In this episode we learn how to recognize concerning bruising using the TEN-4-FACESp rule. TEN-4-FACESp is an important rule that teaches us to recognize abnormal bruising and is a clinical tool that helps us decide whether further investigation for child abuse is warranted.  This episode was written by pediatric resident Megan Branson, and pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content suppo...

Is acute appendicitis better than an ugly appendicitis? (Yes that’s supposed to be a joke!) Join us on today’s episode to learn about appendicitis in pediatric patients! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julie Fuchs (pediatric surgery). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Tw...

Did you know that platelet transfusion is NOT the treatment for low platelets in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? Learn why in this week's episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anjali Pawar (pediatric hematology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Ped...

Purpura, stomach aches, joint pains, maybe blood in the urine? You better be thinking about IgA nephropathy. Learn more  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Gia Oh (pediatric nephrologist). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediago...

You’ve probably seen an infantile hemangiomas before but did you they can be associated with PHACE or LUMBAR syndrome? Learn about this and everything else about infantile hemangiomas in this week’s episode. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Caitlin Peterman (pediatric dermatology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility fo...

Ebstein's anomaly is a congenital heart defect that involves an abnormally developed tricuspid valve. Learn more about its effects on the heart physiology in today's episode. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Daniel Cortez (pediatric cardiology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follo...

If you've been getting a lot more questions about hepatitis B and vaccination from your patients and families and wondering where to find the answers, look no further than our episode today filled with useful information from evidence based sources. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricia...

Have patients asking you about aluminum in vaccines? Listen to this episode to learn about important facts so that you can answer their questions appropriately.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anh Nguyen (allergy and immunology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitte...

We're back with journal club to review a study evaluating the PECARN guidelines on febrile infants under 28 days of age and serious bacterial infections like meningitis.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia Magana (pediatric emergency medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Fo...

Dealing with a crying and moving child who needs sedation for a laceration repair? Intranasal midazolam is a good sedative option but what dose do you choose? Learn more in this journal club episode where we talk about a recent study that evaluated the most effective dosing of intranasal midazolam. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia M...

Sometimes kids are FOS - full of stool! In today's episode, we talk about how to diagnose and treat functional constipation which is a common cause of abdominal pain in pediatrics and can be a pain in the butt, literally! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Kelly Haas (pediatric gastroenterology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full resp...

Tripoding and a thumb print sign on X-ray are your buzz words for epiglottitis that you don't want to miss as it can cause very rapid respiratory compromise requiring ICU care. We'll go over what to look out for and how to treat epiglottitis in this week's episode This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Zachary Chaffin (pediatric critical care)....

Wondering how to best protect your patients or your own baby this winter from RSV? We'll go over the different preventative options against RSV in today's episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Kenneth Yau (general pediatrics). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter...

Measles cases are rising world-wide so now's the time to brush up on this previously rare life threatening and vaccine preventable illness. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Ritu Cheema (pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogyp...

Ever wonder what if the cafe au lait macule on your patient might be something more than just a benign birth mark? Learn more about neurofibromatosis 1 and other genetic disorders associated with cafe au lait macules in today’s episode.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Suma Shankar (pediatric genomic medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Li...

Have you ever wondered if your patient pausing to breathe in their sleep is concerning or not? Learn about the signs of central sleep apnea and which medical conditions it is often associated with in pediatric patients in this episode. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau, Lidia Park, and Jessica Ahn, with content support from Ambika Chidambaram (UCD pediatric pulmonology). Pediatri...

Wondering how you describe the rash of measles, molluscum contagiosum, hand foot mouth, or chickenpox? Learn how in today’s episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Aruna Venkatesan and Gabriel Molina (dermatologists at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinforma...

How do you know when a head injury can be observed or if more work-up needs to be done? Find out in this episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia Magana (pediatric emergency medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pe...

Opioid use disorders affect babies and children in all ways. In newborns, it can present as neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (also known as NOWS). Learn how hospital systems are managing infants with NOWS with the Eat, Sleep, Console protocol in our episdoe today! Key Points: Eat Sleep Console (ESC) focuses on non-pharmacological intervention first before initiating medication. This includes li...

Learn about language and speech development, potential etiologies of speech delay, and early interventions for speech delay. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau as well as UCD pediatrics resident Elaine Ho, with c...

Vaccines are life saving medical treatments. Like all medicine, there are benefits and risks to vaccines. Learn how to address common concerns about vaccines and combat misinformation in this episode! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at  pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians...

With increasing awareness and diagnosis of autism, there has also been an increase in misinformation regarding autism. The goal of today's episode is to provide a brief overview on autism and provide evidenced based information to better inform listeners! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at  pediagogyp...

Ever get caught in a sticky ethical situation regarding genetic testing? You're not alone. Join us as we try to navigate these real life issues. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at  pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Video...

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and is often a delayed diagnosis given the ambiguity of the signs and symptoms. Listen in on how you might be able to better detect and treat osteomyelitis without delay.    Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written...