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Stay up to date with new research on shortening antibiotic treatment duration for urinary tract infections (UTIs) with our episode today where we review a recently published randomized control trial (RCT). Learn how to critically analyze study data and what key points we take away.  Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com....

Ever seen a tuft of hair over the lower back or a sacral dimple? Learn how to recognize and manage normal vs abnormal back and spinal findings in our episode today.  Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at  pediagogypod@gmail.com .  This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Laura Kair. Drs. Tammy...

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic TORCH infection that is often associated with cats but did you know owning a cat is not associated with increased prevalence? Learn more on how the disease is actually acquired and how to prevent infection in this episode! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com. This episode was written by Dr....

Learn about how the virus that causes cold sores can also cause serious complications in infants. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Ritu Cheema. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. K...

Despite widespread vaccination, there are still breakthroughs of varicella (commonly known as chicken pox). Let's dive into this episode of our TORCH series. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Ritu Cheema. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take...

This week on our series on TORCH infections, we are discussing syphilis, an increasingly prevalent disease in the pediatric population. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Elizabeth Partridge. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full resp...

Part 2 of our TORCH series discusses CMV, the most common infectious cause of hearing loss in the US. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Dean Blumberg. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformat...

We are starting our mini-series on TORCH infections with congenital rubella, a rare disease nowadays in the US but prevalent still worldwide. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Dean Blumberg. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full resp...

In this *shocking​* episode, we discuss identifying and managing sepsis and septic shock in the pediatric population. This episode features two of our 2nd year pediatric residents, Victoria and Kat. We are so excited to have them join us and teach us about this very common chief complaint, especially for patients getting admitted to the hospital. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/...

In this episode, we have some special guests, Dr. Daniel Dodson, and one of our medical students, Aneri Patel, talk to us about Kawasaki disease. Special thanks to Dr. Natasha Nakra for content review. Key points: -Vasculitis with the clinical features in the mnemonic CRASH and Burn -Incomplete Kawasaki has lab features including elevated ESR and CRP, thrombocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, eleva...

Let’s briefly discuss the new 2023 AAP obesity guidelines in this episode. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Sean Munoz. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.  Key points: -Obesity...

Want to quickly become a pro at family centered rounds? Learn the basics as well as the tips and tricks on how to navigate presenting in a patient-first and family-friendly way. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Jessica Wit...

Help my kid has a UTI! Does cranberry juice have any benefit for UTIs? Find out with us in today’s episode about urinary tract infections (UTIs)!  Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod and Instagram/Threads @pediagogy and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Natasha Nakra. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take f...

Seizures can be scary and fevers aren't fun but we'll teach you why simple febrile seizures aren't so bad in this episode!    Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Shannon Liang, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsib...

Learn about management of newborn jaundice in our 2-part series.     Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Daphne Say, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.    Key points:     -...

In the first installment of this 2-part episode, we break down the causes of unconjugated (indirect) and conjugated (direct) hyperbilirubinemia.    Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Daphne Say, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia...

Join us today where we discuss one of the most common causes of microcytic anemia in pediatric patients.    Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com    This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Anjali Pawar, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any error...

In this hot topic summer episode, listeners will learn about the management of infectious gastroenteritis.    Follow us on Twitter @Pediagogypod      This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park, with content support from Dr. Christopher Kim, Dr. Lena van der List, and Dr. Su-Ting Li. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.    Key points:  -G...

Key points: -Bronchiolitis is seen in kids under the age of 2 and caused by RSV -Treatment is supportive including fluids, oxygen, and suction -Learn about palivizumab and other new preventive therapies against bronchiolitis Supplemental Information: AAP 2014 guidelines: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/134/5/e1474 Day of Illness and Outcomes in Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations: https:...

Key points: -Brief, resolved, unexplained events in patients

Key points: -DKA presents with hyperglycemia, ketosis, and anion gap metabolic acidosis, which if severe can cause cerebral edema and CNS dysfunction -Initial management includes fluid resuscitation and IV insulin -Learn about the 2 bag system for DKA -There is a rule to correct for hyponatremia in hyperglycemia -Learn about how to manage potassium, bicarbonate, and phosphorus in DKA Supplemental...

Key points: -Remember the 4-2-1 rule for calculating maintenance fluids in children -Use of hypotonic fluids is based on historical data in healthy children -Data now supports use of isotonic fluids like NS or LR to reduce risk of hyponatremia and SIADH -Newer data may support LR over NS Supplemental information AAP 2018 Maintenance Fluid Guidelines: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article...

Key points: -There are specific clinical criteria for diabetes -There are some differences to help distinguish between type 1 versus type 2 diabetes -Learn about how to manage diabetes on the inpatient floor, including how to calculate total daily insulin dose, correction factors, and carbohydrate ratios. Supplemental information: Pediatrics in Review 2013: https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsi...

Key points: -First line management is insulin when in DKA -First line management is lifestyle modification and metformin when not in DKA -Consider adding insulin and GLP-1 agonists if still in poor control Supplemental Information AAP guidelines 2013: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/131/2/364/31847/Management-of-Newly-Diagnosed-Type-2-Diabetes AAFP guidelines 2018: https://www.aafp...

Key points: -New strategies for management of febrile infants depending on age (1-3 weeks, 3-4 weeks, or 4-8 weeks) -Inflammatory markers like CRP and procalcitonin help to determine if LP is needed in older patients. -Learn about common bugs that cause infection in infants and the antibiotics we use to treat them -Observation of febrile infants is now reduced from 48 hours to 24-36 hours Suppleme...