Episodes

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 misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcas...

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

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 limiting excessive stimulation, keeping the room dark and quiet, swaddling, rocking, swaying, and gi...

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 content support from Anisha Srinivasan (UCD child development and behavioral pediatrician). Pediatr...

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 Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (UC Davis pediatric infectious dis...

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 pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content suppor...

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 Jhaveri (UC Davis neonatology fellow). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for ...

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 by pediatric resident Victoria Tran Toft and pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support...

Want to know how to differentiate a normal white patch on the tongue vs a not normal white patch? Learn about thrush in this week’s 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 Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia Froud (UC Davis pediatrician). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors o...

Wondering why your patient’s diaper rash won’t go away? Pay attention to this video to learn if there’s something else going on! 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 Lisa Rasmussen (UC Davis pediatrician). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinfo...

Uvula deviation, sore throat, fever? Learn all about peritonsillar abscesses 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 Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (UC Davis pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points...

Marijuana, cannabis, THC, and CBD are among the many common words and forms of cannabis that pediatric patients are being exposed to in our current day and age. Keep up to date about the official AAP policy and recommendations with today's 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 Tammy Yau and Lidia Park. Pediatricians Tammy and L...

Don't miss this cause of anemia in your differential in today’s episode about autoimmune hemolytic anemia! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anjali Pawar (UC Davis pediatric hematology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Point...

Plan ahead for the flu season with our episode today where we talk about how to treat the common flu, also known as influenza. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (UC Davis pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors ...

Have you ever wondered if your patient's snoring is concerning or not? Learn about how we screen for obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric patients in this episode. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park, Tammy Yau, and Jessica Ahn with content support from Ambika Chidambaram (UCD pediatric pulmonology). Pediatricians Tammy and Li...

Join us for part 2 of our 2 part series on sickle cell disease. In this episode, we’ll go over the acute complications related to sickle cell disease and their management. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anjali Pawar (UC Davis pediatric hematology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take...

In part 1 of this 2 part series on sickle cell disease, we’re going to discuss the general pediatric management of a patient with sickle cell disease including what special precautions and additional routine health maintenance they need. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anjali Pawar (...

Wondering how to get pesky eczema under control? Listen up in today’s episode. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Smita Awasthi (UC Davis pediatric dermatology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: ● Daily moisturization...

What does it mean for a child to “fail to thrive”? No, it’s not a performance evaluation. Learn when and how to evaluate an infant for faltering growth in this episode! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau as well as pediatrics resident Megan Branson, with content support from Kelly Haas, pediatric gastroenterolog...

Ever wonder why babies receive erythromycin eye ointment at birth and if it’s really necessary? We’re going to answer that and many other EYE-opening questions in today’s episode! Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bsky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau with content support from Dean Blumberg (UC Davis pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tam...

What do petting zoos, river swimming, and hamburgers have in common? All have been linked with the spread of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli or STEC O157:H7, which is a strain linked with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau with content support from Stephanie Nguyen (UC Davis pediatric nephrology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a mic...

Unequal blood pressures in the extremities and unequal brachial vs femoral pulses? Consider coarctation of the aorta. What’s that? Learn more in today's episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau with content support from Jay Yeh (UC Davis pediatric cardiologist). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Coarctation of the aorta is narrowing of the aorta near the ductus arteriosus (which closes and be...

Does your child have a barking seal like cough? You better be thinking of croup! Join us on this resident-led episode today. This episode was written by pediatric resident Anjali Doshi and pediatricians Lidia Park and Tammy Yau with content support from Alexis Toney (UC Davis pediatric hospitalist). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key points: Croup, acute laryngotracheitis, a viral infection causing respiratory inflammation, bark like c...

Don’t miss this “ear”-resistible episode on outer ear infections, also known as otitis externa or swimmer’s ear! This episode was written by Dr. Tammy Yau and Dr. Lidia Park with content support from Dr. Lena van Der List. Drs. Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Key Points: Think otitis externa when your patient has ear pain, ear drainage, decreased hearing, and swelling or debris in the ear canal. Treat otitis externa with otic aminoglycosides (neomyc...