Lil Sapiens by Dr. Max Cohen

In this episode, we continue to utilize the American Academy of Pediatrics to educate ourselves on pool safety. Swimming pool drownings occur at an overwhelmingly high rate among infants and toddlers. Protecting and preventing drownings takes multiple layers of protection and means maintaining a vigilant eye at all times. I also share a story of a recent patient I cared for in the ICU after drowning. It has affected me greatly and though it is not the change his parents thought he would make in this world, his story may be one that saves many lives.

Join me as we dive into a Pediatrics in Review Article titled "Osteosarcoma/Ewing Sarcoma" (May 2022) for a rounded review of the most common pediatric bone tumors/cancer in the pediatric population. Learn how and why they are different in their location, structure, histology, and management.

Join me as we dive into a Pediatrics in Review Article titled "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Pediatrics: An Emerging Problem" (September 2021) for a deeper look at a strange paradox in medicine where a "medicine" often used to treat nausea actually causes a syndrome of intractable nausea and abdominal pain. Why? Listen here to find out.

Join me as we dive into a Pediatrics in Review Article titled "Failure to Thrive or Growth Faltering: Medical, Developmental/Behavioral, Nutritional, and Social Dimensions" (November 2021) for a wholesome look at the factors leading to impaired growth and development in pediatric patients.

Join in as we tackle a Pediatrics in Review article titled "Autoimmune Encephalitis" (April 2022) for an overview of AE including its presentation, a differential diagnosis, the diagnostic criteria, management, and overall outcomes. Most importantly, learn to recognize it early and not write it off as "psych" because early treatment affects long term outcomes!

Join in as we tackle a Pediatrics in Review article titled Acute Kidney Injury" (January 2014) for an overview on AKI including the various forms, their etiologies, and their management!

Join in as we tackle a Pediatrics in Review article titled "Lead Poisoning: An Update" (June 2021) where we learn about why the pediatrician is so nosy about when your home or building was built at the 1 year old well visit. Learn about the sources of lead exposure beyond the home, the effects of lead in the body, the shortcomings of the gold standard of testing, the levels at which to be worried, and of course the prevention and treatment of lead poisoning!

Join is as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Acute Rheumatic Fever" (May 2021) where we review Group A Strep and its progression to ARF and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) as well as the manifestations of these illness, management, and prevention.

Join in as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Pediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy" (Sep 2018) where we review the various etiologies for lymph node swelling in the neck, making the diagnosis, choosing the imaging or biopsy modality, and management. Remember, a neck "mass" in children is RARELY cancer! Know what to look out for and when to be concerned.

Join in as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Bronchiolitis" (Nov 2019) where we define this condition and talk through the history, physical exam, making the diagnosis, management, and prevention. We will especially highlight what is and is NOT based in evidence when it comes to management and ultimately why we recommend or do NOT recommend certain treatments.

Join in as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Leukemia in Children" (July 2019) where we showcase the different types of Leukemia, their epidemiology, presentations, diagnosis, therapies, and late complications of disease treatment.

Join in as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Tumor Lysis Syndrome" (Jan 2021) where we utilize a patient presentation to help define TLS and who gets it as well as understand why pediatricians and especially pediatric oncologists are so afraid of this syndrome. We will then work through the management of TLS and of course prevention.

Join is as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Headache in Children" (April 2020) where we will distinguish primary from secondary headaches, talk through the headache history and physical exam, and explore diagnosing, testing, treating, and preventing headaches in children.

Join is as we discuss the Pediatrics in Review Article "Urinary Tract Infections in Children" (Jan 2018) where we will learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat a UTI - Infants & Toddlers versus Older Children Edition

Join me for a brief introduction to my podcast as I explain the hopes and dreams for Lil Sapiens and share some insight on the name of the podcast!