Dec 22

Shared decision making

BMJ Best Practice is our clinical decision support resource. It is designed to help healthcare professionals make better informed clinical decisions. But such decisions should be made in partnership with patients - they should be shared decisions. To find out more about shared de ... Show More

25m 7s

Nov 6

Mumps

Mumps used to be a common childhood disease. Then it became a lot less common because of vaccination. But now unfortunately it is becoming more common again. So it is vital that we get the diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition right. To find out more about this c ... Show More

24m 57s

Oct 16

Pertussis

Pertussis or whooping cough is an acute infectious disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is highly contagious, highly serious, and highly preventable. To find out more about this condition, please do listen to this BMJ Best Practice podcast interview with Professor Sir Andre ... Show More

24m 48s

Jan 2025

What is Down syndrome?

You may have heard of Down syndrome, but what is it exactly? In this episode, we'll break down the science of chromosomes and how having an extra one leads to this fairly common condition. Plus, we'll learn some tips for making friends with someone who might seem different tha ... Show More

26m 49s

Mar 2025

Are You Doing Enough Genetic Screening as a Fertility Patient? with guest Dr. Nidhee Sachdev

<div>There are so many misconceptions about genetic screening. Unfortunately, this leads people to make uninformed decisions about testing, and it results in people just not doing enough of it. This is why I invited a fertility expert who has dedicated a lot of her research life ... Show More

24m 40s

Feb 2025

515: Documenting Hope: The Reversal Of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Beth Lambert

According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, in 2020, 1 in 36 children has autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Beth Lambert is an author, documentarian and the founder of Documen ... Show More

45m 6s

Aug 2025

A Question of Ethics: Talking About Disability: Suffering, Quality of Life and Value Distinctions

Talking about disability in clinical encounters with parents, families, and patients can be very challenging. Decision-making around benefits and burdens of interventions and how they impact what future life for a child might be like inherently includes discussions of disability. ... Show More

31m 38s

Sep 2023

Differentiating Autism From Other Issues

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as prevalence and genetic issues associated with Autism. Dr. Karen discusses common medical issues that may also occur for her patients on the spectrum.Dr. Ratliff-Schaub is th ... Show More

41m 51s

May 2021

Ep. 22 Pediatric Cochlear Implants with Dr. Prashant Malhotra

We talk with Dr. Prashant Malhotra from Nationwide Children’s Hospital about Pediatric Cochlear Implants, including workup and patient selection. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Edward Jones https://www.backtable.com/401k --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to- ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2024

#98 Cerebellar syndrome

This week Sam welcomes along Dr Yezen Sammaraiee to help us tackle cerebellar syndrome in PACES. Yezen is CEO & Founder of popular revision resource Quesmed. Along with that he is also a neurology registrar, currently on sabbatical to focus on growing the Quesmed brand! We ... Show More

42m 13s

Sep 2024

Gilbert's Syndrome

In this episode, we delve into the world of Gilbert's Syndrome, a common genetic condition affecting the liver's bilirubin processing. We'll discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and dispels common misconceptions. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal and discover how to navigate the c ... Show More

9m 44s

Sep 2024

Children with Down's syndrome are more likely to get leukaemia: stem-cells hint at why

In this episode:00:46 Unravelling why children with Down’s syndrome are at a higher risk of leukaemiaChildren with Down’s syndrome have a 150-fold increased risk of developing leukaemia than those without the condition. Now, an in-depth investigation has revealed that changes to ... Show More

21m 58s

Jan 2025

#98 Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Suzie Driscoll

Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised during primary care visits. Which is not surprising, given that the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorder is around <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32702429/'>1 in 37</a> children und ... Show More

55m 27s