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PedsCases: Pediatric Education Online

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Pediatric educational resource developed by learners for learners. Founded at the University of Alberta. Podcasts, Videos, Infographics, Cases.

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Pediatric Uveitis

March 06, 2020 22:55 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

In this pedscase, we will explore this topic through the discussion of clinical cases related to acute and chronic uveitis that may appear in your practice.   By the end of this podcast, you should be able to: Generate a differential diagnosis for a child presenting with photophobia, redness, and tearing. Discuss the fact that chronic uveitis (aka ‘white uveitis’) can present with no symptoms and is often associated with a rheumatic disease, most commonly juvenile idiopathic arthritis...

Indigenous Child Health in Canada - Part II: Present (Audio)

February 25, 2020 04:12 - 29 minutes - 38.5 MB

This podcast is part II in a series of three podcasts on Indigenous child health in Canada. In our first podcast, we explored the historical context of colonialism. The objective of part II of this module is to understand how this historical context has affected Indigenous health in Canada today. This podcast/video series was developed by Nikita-Kiran Singh, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Lola Baydala, Professor of Pediatrics at the Univers...

Indigenous Child Health in Canada - Part I: Past (Video)

February 15, 2020 04:33 - 29 minutes - 274 MB Video

This video/podcast is part I in a series of three podcasts on Indigenous child health in Canada. The first video/podcast focuses on the historical context contributing to the state of Indigenous child health in Canada today. This podcast/video series was developed by Nikita-Kiran Singh, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Lola Baydala, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and Sherri Di Lallo, Indigenous Child Health Nurse Coordi...

Indigenous Child Health in Canada - Part I: Past (Audio)

February 15, 2020 04:22 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

This video/podcast is part I in a series of three podcasts on Indigenous child health in Canada. The first video/podcast focuses on the historical context contributing to the state of Indigenous child health in Canada today. This podcast/video series was developed by Nikita-Kiran Singh, a 4th-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Lola Baydala, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and Sherri Di Lallo, Indigenous Child Health Nurse Coordi...

Approach to Pediatric Intoeing

February 09, 2020 00:43 - 18 minutes - 20.8 MB

This podcast covers pediatric intoeing, including history, physical exam, differential diagnosis and treatments.  This podcast was developed by Kero Yuen, a fourth year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in conjunction with Dr. Shafique Pirani, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.

Beta-Lactam Allergy in the Paediatric Population - CPS Podcast

January 30, 2020 23:28 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MB

This podcast summarizes the recently published CPS Practice Point titled "Beta-lactam allergy in the paediatric population." It was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a paediatric resident at the University of Toronto, with guidance from Dr. Elissa Abrams, one of the authors of this practice point and President of the Allergy Section of the CPS.

La nutrition en milieu scolaire - Baladodiffusion SCP

January 30, 2020 22:36 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Cette baladodiffusion révisera les éléments-clés des politiques alimentaires en milieu scolaire avec une attention particulière aux standards de nutrition. Cette baladodiffusion a été créée par Dr. Jean-Baptiste Roberge, un résident en deuxième année en pédiatrie au Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine à Montréal, et Dr. Jeff Critch, un professeur agrégé de pédiatrie à l’Université Memorial et l’auteur de cet énoncé de principe de la SCP.

School Nutrition - CPS Podcast

January 30, 2020 22:34 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

This podcast will review key elements of school nutrition policies with specific focus on nutrition standards. This podcast was created by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Roberge, a a second-year resident in pediatrics at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre in Montréal, and Dr. Jeff Critch, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Memorial University and the author of the CPS position statement.

Dietary Intake of Sodium by Children: Why it matters - CPS Podcast

January 30, 2020 19:25 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this podcast we will cover the new CPS Position Statement "Dietary Intake of Sodium by Children: Why it matters", discussing the importance of the ideal dietary sodium intake for children of all ages, as well as an approach to helping children limit their dietary sodium intake. It was developed by Dr. Claire Wallace, a first-year pediatrics resident at Memorial University in collaboration with Dr. Manjula Gowrishankar, co-author of this CPS statement and a pediatric nephrologist at the Un...

Enthesitis-Related Arthritis (ERA)

January 25, 2020 23:11 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

This podcast on an approach to enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) covers classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigation and management.  It was developed by Vivian Szeto, a medical student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada  with Dr. Rumsey, a Pediatric Rheumatologist at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

January 15, 2020 16:22 - 12 minutes - 23.8 MB

This podcast presents an approach to somatization and somatoform disorders. It will outline key signs and symptoms, as well as summarize the treatment and management of the disorder from a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual approach. It was developed by Geraldine Huynh, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Heidi Wilkes, a child psychiatrist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Delivering Life-Altering News

January 07, 2020 19:58 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

This podcast presents an approach to delivering life-altering news in a pediatric setting. It will compare and contrast "life-altering news" vs. "bad news" and will describe and apply Robert Buckman's 6-step SPIKES protocol to a pediatric case. The podcast was developed by Geraldine Huynh, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Debra Andrews, a developmental pediatrician at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Domestic Violence

December 28, 2019 04:57 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

This podcast covers domestic violence, a prevalent, but often difficult issue to address in the clinical Pediatric setting.  It will discuss impacts, risk factors, how to identify signs of exposure, and develop an approach. It was developed by Ambreen Surmawala, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

December 17, 2019 00:43 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

At the end of this podcast, listener will learn the definitions of gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, red flag signs, and management of a child with GERD.   

Muscular Dystrophy

December 08, 2019 00:41 - 18 minutes - 35.3 MB

This podcast will discuss the topic of gross motor delay and muscular dystrophy in children, and was created by medical student Brittany Lissinna, in collaboration with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Neonatal Hypoglycaemia - CPS Podcast

November 25, 2019 19:11 - 25 minutes - 48 MB

This CPS podcast gives an organized approach to neonatal hypoglycaemia, the most common metabolic problem in neonates and the leading cause of admissions to the NICU. This podcast is based on the 2019 Canadian Paediatric Society Statement, "The screening and management of newborns at risk for low blood glucose." It was created by Carina Lauzon, a fourth-year medical student, with Dr. Michael Narvey, co-author of this CPS statement, and neonatologist Dr. Marc-Antoine Landry. 

Managing Pain and Distress in Children Undergoing Brief Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures - CPS Podcast

November 03, 2019 17:38 - 19 minutes - 32.9 MB

This podcast covers the new CPS Position Statement “Managing Pain and Distress in Children Undergoing Brief Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures.” It was created by Anastasia Zello, a second-year pediatrics resident at the University of Alberta in collaboration with the authors of the statement, Dr. Evelyne Trottier, pediatric emergency physician at the CHU Sainte-Justine and assistant clinical professor at l’Universite de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, as well as Dr. Samina Ali, a pediatric...

Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder – CPS Podcast (Part 3 of ASD series)

October 25, 2019 01:43 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

This podcast is part three of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder.” This podcast was developed by Nicole Arseneau, a second year pediatrics resident from the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the University of Alberta with Dr. Angie Ip, a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force, and the lead author of the CPS stateme...

Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder – CPS Podcast (Part 2 of ASD series)

October 25, 2019 01:42 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

This podcast is part two of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder.” This podcast was developed by Dr. Camila de Lima, a pediatric resident at the Janeway Children’s Hospital in Saint John’s, Newfoundland with Dr. Jessica Brian, lead author of the statement and member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Task Force.

Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children – CPS Podcast (Part 1 of ASD series)

October 25, 2019 01:40 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

This podcast is part one of a three-part series of podcasts on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here we will be covering the new CPS Position Statement “Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children.” This podcast was developed by Dr. Nehal Shata, a Pediatric Resident at Montreal Children’s Hospital in Montreal, Quebec with Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, the lead author of this statement, as well as a Pediatric Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alber...

Congenital Congestive Heart Failure

October 23, 2019 21:28 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MB

This podcast presents an approach to the management of congenital-related congestive heart failure in children. In this episode, listeners will learn how to identify typical signs and symptoms of CHF in different age groups, the utility of diagnostic tests for CHF, and options for treatment and management. This podcast was developed by Jyote Boora, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Angela McBrien, a pediatric cardiologist at the Stollery Chi...

Salmonella Infections in Canadian Children – CPS Podcast

October 12, 2019 21:21 - 16 minutes - 22 MB

This podcast reviews the CPS guideline on salmonella infection in Canadian children, including epidemiology, presentation, investigation, therapy and prevention.  It was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children and Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alberta and author of the practice point.

Approach to Acute Ataxia

October 06, 2019 01:08 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

This podcast will cover an approach to the differential diagnosis, history, physical exam, and management of common causes of acute ataxia. It was developed by Dr. Aran Yukseloglu, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Francois Jacob, a pediatric neurologist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, AB

Baladodiffusion SCP - La pneumonie non compliquée

September 25, 2019 03:01 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

Cette baladodiffusion couvre les contenus du document de principe de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie sur la prise en charge de la pneumonie non compliquée chez les enfants et les adolescents canadiens en santé. Il révise les critères diagnostiques, les traitements, complications et le suivi de la pneumonie non compliquée. Cette baladodiffusion a été créé par Mara Tietze, résidente de première année à l’Hôpital pour enfant de la Colombie-Britannique à Vancouver, et Nicole Le Saux, une pédi...

Approach to Neonatal Hypotonia

September 15, 2019 02:27 - 19 minutes - 36 MB

This podcast covers neonatal hypotonia, including definition, initial presentation, history, physical exam, common causes, and investigations.  This podcast was created by Dr. Nikytha Antony, a Pediatrics resident at the University of Calgary, in collaboration with Dr. David Callen, a Pediatric Neurologist at the McMaster Children’s Hospital and Dr. Kim Smyth, a Pediatric Neurologist at the University of Calgary.

Lice and Scabies

September 11, 2019 17:30 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MB

This podcast was created by Caleb Botta, a senior medical student from the Medical College of Georgia, with the help of Dr. Julie Martin, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the UA/UGA Medical Partnership System. This podcast will cover the manifestations, clinical approach, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for lice and scabies.

Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

August 29, 2019 17:33 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

This podcast presents an approach to recognizing and managing cyanotic congenital heart diseases in a newborn. Listeners will learn about etiology and pathophysiology, as well as reviewing what investigations and physical exam findings are suggestive of a cyanotic congenital heart disease. This podcast was developed by Shealynn Carpenter and Brie Cawston-Grant, medical students at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician, and Dr. Lily Lin, a pediatr...

Sport Related Concussion

August 16, 2019 02:12 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MB

This podcast explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of sports related concussion in children. It is the first in a two-part series on the topic (part two discusses post-concussive syndrome). The podcast was developed by Adam Neufeld and Brendan Lee, medical students from the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Ahmed Alterkait, a pediatric emergency physician at the University of Saskatchewan.   

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)

August 09, 2019 22:59 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

This podcast was developed by Dr. Magdalena Riedl, a second year resident at The Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto, and Dr. Chia Wei Teoh, staff nephrologist at The Hospital for Sick Children. This podcast will address the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Von Willebrand Disease

August 03, 2019 03:23 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MB

This podcast will provide an approach to, and management of pediatric von Willebrand disease. It was developed by Chen Jin, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Mia Lang, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

Diaper Dermatitis

July 24, 2019 17:09 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

This podcast covers diaper dermatitis, including comparing and contrasting three common causes of diaper dermatitis, identifying key questions on history, physical exam, and management.  This podcast was developed by Annie Poon, a third-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Jessica Foulds, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta.

Pediatric Alopecia

July 11, 2019 01:55 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MB

This podcast presents an approach to the management of alopecia in children. In this episode, listeners will learn to differentiate between, diagnose, and manage the 4 most common causes of pediatric alopecia, as well as recognize when to refer a patient to a dermatologist. This podcast was developed by Brenden Kunimoto in collaboration with Dr. Mel Lewis at the University of Alberta.

Infantile Hemangioma

July 01, 2019 22:19 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

This podcast presents an approach to infantile hemangioma, the most common benign tumor of infancy. It was developed by Lauren Z, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Don McConnell, a pediatrician specializing in pediatric dermatology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

June 27, 2019 17:19 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This podcast covers the etiology, presentation, and approach to diagnosis and management of IBD, as well as the differences between Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. This podcast was developed by Katherine Pohoreski, a fourth year medical student at the University of Alberta, and reviewed by Dr. Jason Silverman and Dr. Hien Huynh, pediatric gastroenterologists at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Consoling and Bundling Newborns - Audio Only

June 26, 2019 00:18 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MB

This podcast will review techniques on consoling and bundling infants. It was developed by Cary Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Shirley Guan, a medical student from the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Forbes, a pediatric hospitalist, associate professor and pediatric clerkship director at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Consoling and Bundling Newborns - Video

June 26, 2019 00:16 - 5 minutes - 154 MB Video

This video will review techniques on consoling and bundling infants. It was developed by Cary Ma, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Shirley Guan, a medical student from the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Forbes, a pediatric hospitalist, associate professor and pediatric clerkship director at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Neuroprotection from acute brain injury in preterm infants - CPS podcast

June 23, 2019 20:03 - 33 minutes - 63.3 MB

This podcast covers the new CPS position statement on neuroprotection from acute brain injury in preterm infants.  This podcast was developed by Dr. Larissa Shapka, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto with Drs. Michelle Ryan,Thierry Lacaze-Masmonteiland Khorshid Mohammad, the principal authors of the statement. Dr. Ryan is a Neonatologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Montreal, and Dr. Lacaze-Masmonteil is a Neonatologist at the University of Calgary. Dr. Mohammad is a...

Promoting healthy screen use in school-aged children and adolescents – CPS podcast

June 07, 2019 22:54 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

This podcast was created in conjunction with PedsCases and the Canadian Pediatrics Society (CPS) and summarizes the new position statement entitled Digital media: Promoting healthy screen use in school-aged children and adolescents. This podcast discusses the risks and potential benefits of screen time and strategies for healthy screen use in children and adolescents, and discuss practical approaches in making the CPS recommendations accessible for healthcare providers and families. This pod...

Varicella - Video

June 04, 2019 02:38 - 20 minutes - 36.6 MB Video

This video presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. The video was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Joan Robinson, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Varicella - Audio

June 04, 2019 02:12 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MB

This podcast presents an approach to varicella (commonly known as chickenpox). The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of varicella will be covered. The podcast was developed by Dr. Gauri Shah, a pediatrician who completed a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Joan Robinson, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada.

Vitamin K Prophylaxis in Newborns – CPS Podcast

May 27, 2019 23:22 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MB

This podcast presents an approach to the management of vitamin K deficiency in newborns. Listeners will learn abut vitamin K deficiency bleeding, often referred to as hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, as well as how to recognize its signs, symptoms and complications. The current CPS recommendations for vitamin K prophylaxis will also be discussed. This podcast was developed by Carina Lauzon, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Marc-Antoine Landry, a neonatologist at the Roy...

Infantile Spasms

May 26, 2019 18:23 - 24 minutes - 41.1 MB

This podcast will go over the presentation, causes, diagnosis and management of infantile spasms. This podcast was developed by Dr. Talia Lenton-Brym, Dr. Laura Betcherman, second-year pediatric residents at SickKids in Toronto, and Dr. Robyn Whitney, a Pediatric Neurologist at The Hospital for Sick Children.

Disorders of Sodium Balance

May 16, 2019 01:27 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

This podcast on disorders of sodium balance was developed by Dr. Laura Betcherman and Dr. Talia Lenton-Brym, second year pediatric residents at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada with Dr. Rachel Pearl, a pediatric nephrologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. This podcast covers hypernatremia and hyponatremia including common etiology, clinical presentation, a basic approach to sodium imbalance and management.  

Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections - CPS Podcast

April 15, 2019 21:37 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

This podcast will review the CPS Practice Point "Invasive group A streptococcal disease: Management and chemoprophylaxis" published April 15, 2019, updating the previous Practice Point published in 2010. It was developed by Dr. Ola Rydz, fourth-year general pediatrics resident at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, with Dr. Dorothy Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada and lead author of this CPS statement.

Trisomy 18

April 06, 2019 17:54 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

This podcast reviews the physical characteristics and potential medical concerns associated with a baby or child with Trisomy 18, discusses the diagnostic process, prognosis and how develop a family-centered management plan for a newborn diagnosed with Trisomy 18. This podcast was developed by Graeme Rinholm, a 4th year medical student from the University of Alberta and Dr Melanie Lewis, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta.

Transgender Health: Tips for Inclusive Care

March 26, 2019 22:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

This podcast on transgender health brings in personal stories and experiences and provides tips for inclusive care.  This podcast was developed by L.A. Jennings, Jenn Bhatla, a medical student at the University of Alberta, Dr. Simone Lebeuf, a pediatrician and an adolescent medicine fellow at Sick Kids, and Dr. Jorge Pinzon, an adolescent medicine pediatrician at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. 

Gender Dysphoria

March 25, 2019 00:48 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

This podcast coversgender dysphoria in adolescents and general principles of care for transgender youth. This podcast was developed by Dr. Ashlee Yang, a pediatrics resident physician at CHEO in Ottawa, Dr. Stephen Feder and Dr. Amy Robinson, from Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Karine Khatchadourian from Pediatric Endocrinology at CHEO, and Dr. Melanie Lewis from General Pediatrics at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Drug Allergy

March 17, 2019 07:02 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

This podcast was developed by Lucy Duan, Stephanie Erdle and Dr. Vy Kim for PedsCases.com. After listening to this podcast, the listener should be able to: differentiate allergic drug reactions from other adverse drug reactions, develop an approach to drug allergy diagnosis, understand the four main categories of drug allergies and their clinical manifestations, develop a differential diagnosis of other conditions to consider, and understand a general treatment approach to drug allergies. 

Physical Examination in a Patient with a Suspected Systemic Rheumatic Disease

March 08, 2019 20:47 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MB

This podcast will go over the signs and symptoms, approach to physical exam, and differential diagnosis for suspected rheumatic disease. It was developed by Erin Dockery, a third-year medical student at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. This podcast was developed with Dr. Dax Rumsey, a pediatric rheumatologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Hemophilia

March 03, 2019 19:33 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

This podcast will discuss pediatric hemophilia, including the pathophysiology and inheritance, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and management of hemophilia. It was developed by Adam Neufeld and Brendan Lee, third year medical students at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Roona Sinha, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at the University of Saskatchewan.