Episodes

Sore throats can be one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with you have a cold. But what if it's not just from a virus and it's group A strep instead? Learn about this common bacterial throat infection in our episode today! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Ins...

Cute baby movements or is it infantile spasms in disguise? Learn what to look out for in today's episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Joanna Galindo (pediatric neurology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key points: In...

What happens when kids bite off more than they can chew? Today we discuss pediatric foreign body ingestion, specifically focusing on button batteries. This episode was written by pediatric resident Mariama Lei Poquiz and pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau, with content support from pediatric gastroenterologist Dean Libet. Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pedia...

Today we discuss pediatric fractures in the emergency department. We focus on how to identify fractures that may be indicative of child abuse versus those caused by accidental trauma or other medical conditions. This episode was written by UCD pediatric resident Mariama Lei Poquiz, with content support from pediatric emergency medicine and child abuse specialist Julia Magaña and additional help and guidance from pediatric hospitalist Lidia Park. Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsib...

When do we use inflammatory markers? What do they tell us? Learn how these lab values make a difference in your clinical decision making! This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau as well as pediatrics resident Anjali Doshi, with content support from Natasha Nakra, pediatric infectious disease physician. Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @p...

You've heard of ACEs and ABCs, but what about DEF? Here we learn about trauma-informed care. This episode was written by pediatric resident Mallika Iyer-Horiuchi with content support from pediatricians Tammy Yau, Lidia Park, and Jihey Park (general pediatrics). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@g...

Learn all about non-barrier contraceptives including intrauterine devices, implants, injectables, pills, vaginal rings, and transdermal patches. 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, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pedia...

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, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogyp...

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 support from Julia Magana, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and child abuse specialist. Pediatric...

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 Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and...

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 @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect wit...

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 @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Po...

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 for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy...

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. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.s...

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). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter...

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 Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and conn...

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. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky...

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 Marlow (pediatric hospitalist). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any error...

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 responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threa...

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). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow u...

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/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and conn...

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 @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at...

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 Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod...

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). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twit...