Podcasts about paediatrics

Paediatric mental health presentations are becoming an increasingly common part of pre-hospital and emergency care. Yet, many paramedics report feeling under-prepared when it comes to recognising and responding to psychological distress in children and adolescents. Unlike physical illness or injury, mental health concerns often present subtly, evolve dynamically, and sit within complex family, social, and developmental contexts.Today's guest, Kristina Maximous, is a dual-registered Paramedic with extensive clinical and academic experience in both Australia and the United Kingdom. She currently serves as a Lecturer in Paramedicine and Academic Resourcing Lead and is completing a PhD focused on paediatric mental health screening and assessment within paramedic-led emergency care. Her research has explored how paramedics make decisions about children and adolescents in psychological distress, and the limitations of current screening tools in dynamic, time-pressured environments. Kristina's work aims to inform more developmentally appropriate, biopsychosocial approaches that support safer, more equitable care for young people. In this episode, we explore the distinction between screening and assessment, unpack the challenges paramedics face on the frontline, and discuss what a more holistic, biopsychosocial model might look like in practice. You can find Kristina's scoping review here: https://science-health.csu.edu.au/schools/nursing-paramedicine-health/research/projects/reframing-paediatric-mental-health-screening-and-assessment

Early communication and oral development play a critical role in a child's ability to learn, connect, and thrive. When challenges are identified early, families can better support speech, feeding, and overall development in ways that reduce stress and improve long-term outcomes. In this episode, I am talking to pediatric speech pathologist Rita Shamoun about how children develop communication skills, what early red flags parents should look for, and how feeding and oral habits impact speech, sleep, and behaviour. We also discuss early intervention, attachment, and how everyday parenting choices shape long-term development. Rita and I chat about: How speech and language development actually differ and why both matter for communication• The role of early intervention and why supporting development before age three is critical• How feeding practices like baby-led weaning and cup drinking support oral strength and speech development• Why pouches, soft foods, and convenience feeding tools may impact jaw and swallowing development• The connection between oral development, sleep quality, attention, and behavioural regulation• How tongue ties, jaw development, and airway health can influence feeding and speech outcomes• Why play-based learning is essential for communication development and brain growth• How parents can support children who are older and may have missed early intervention windows• The importance of attachment, connection, and reducing pressure in supporting communication development Rita Shamoun is a paediatric speech pathologist who specializes in early intervention and communication development for children under seven. She supports families with language, speech, feeding, and developmental concerns in clinical practice. She is also the host of the podcast Wine with Rita, where she shares lived experiences from families raising children with additional needs and explores the emotional and practical realities of parenting. Episode Links: Follow Rita Shamoun on Instagram Follow Wine with Wita on Instagram Listen to Wine with Rita Visit RS Speech Pathology Come say hi to me on Instagram Free Motherhood Manifestation: Your Vibrant Life Manifestation Books to Thrive in Motherhood: Dive into The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama, and Mama Let It Go to overcome burnout and become a healthy, energized mom. Picky Eating Guide: Learn about common but lesser-known reasons kids are picky eaters and practical strategies to help children enjoy healthy foods. Resources I Am Loving The Brain Health Movement – Whole Child Healing Roadmap is a science-backed courses that decode the root causes of your child's struggles. Get £200 off with code WILDANDWELL MamaZen App – Become a happier and calmer mom through cognitive hypnotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness. Use code 9c Fertility & Beyond – Natural solutions for your fertility struggles I would never recommend anything I don't regularly use myself or trust completely. Some of the links are affiliate links, and others are special discount codes. Either way, all of these are products and resources I genuinely love and recommend. Wild and Well with Dr Hilary Claire is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, optimal health for women, postpartum recovery, and children's wellness. We explore everything from gut health to pregnancy, functional health for women and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family's natural kids' health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood while creating a foundation for lifelong wellness.

How can we use digital technology to address children's physical and mental health needs and shift from reactive to anticipatory, personalised care? This episode is the first of a series on research and child health and discusses the role of technology in transforming child health. Professor Paul Dimitri, Director of Research and Innovation at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and paediatric endocrinology consultant talks with Nish Talawila Da Camara, Head of Research and Evidence. Paul outlines how digital tools, data and artificial intelligence can be used to build a more proactive and humane system for addressing children and young people's health. There are many exciting advancements in the world of digital health technology, from new infrastructure like the incoming National Centre for Child Health Technology to advancements like remote monitoring, digital twins and AI. But we now face new challenges: Paul emphasises the need for child-focused digital standards and safeguarding measures. As children and young people's physical and mental needs are rising, 'the real opportunity isn't the technology itself. It's what we choose to do with it.' Read our news page summary and download the transcript from episode 1 - on RCPCH website Discover more of our podcasts - on RCPCH Learning The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast relates only to the speaker and not necessarily to their employer, organisation, RCPCH or any other group or individual. About Paul Professor Paul Dimitri is a Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and the Director of Research and Innovation at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. He has been working in the field of Paediatrics since 1998 and Paediatric Endocrinology since 2004.  Paul took office as Vice President for Science and Research at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in early 2022 and is leading on the development of the National Centre for Child Health Technology, aiming to bring together industry, universities, healthcare professionals, children and young people and their families to develop the most advanced healthcare technologies for children worldwide.

A friend came over the other day. She'd just done a week on the Sunshine Coast with her three kids, the whole pack-up by herself. We were sitting at my kitchen table doing that thing where you're laughing and crying at the same time. She couldn't get her kids to put the bins out because they were glued to their iPads. I said yep, same. The deeper problem isn't just the iPad. It's that someone pulled every single support structure out from under us, handed us a screen, and then put the guilt on top.What We CoverThe Sunshine Coast kitchen table moment — the bins, the iPads, the laughing-cryingThe Christmas holidays Minecraft trap — how the rules got relaxed in December and what's still happening in MayThree things that have completely changed about parenting in the last 40 years that nobody updated us onWhy mums in 1990 weren't negotiating screen time — and what they had for free that we just don'tThe anticipatory regulation load — why parenting an ADHD child is three jobs stacked on top of each other, not oneThe dopamine input the world used to supply — and what happens when you take the iPad without replacing itWhy every screen time recommendation contradicts every other one, and the researchers fight each other publiclyWe are the first generation parenting through this. There is no generational wisdom on iPads. Nobody knows the right amount. Not the paediatricians, not your mother-in-law, not the friend down the road.Free ResourcesSurviving the Mental Load of the School Year: https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-school-year-mental-load-kit/Household Family Meeting Template: https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-household-family-meeting-template/Related EpisodesS3 EP12 QUICK RESET: I Can't Stop Snapping When My Child Does This One Thing — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-12-quick-reset-i-cant-stop-snapping-when-my-child-does-this-one-thing/S3: When a Neuroscientist Says iPads Cause ADHD — And You Wonder if You've Damaged Your Kids — https://adhdmums.com.au/adhd-podcast-episodes/when-a-neuroscientist-says-ipads-cause-adhd-and-you-wonder-if-youve-damaged-your-kids/S2 EP22: Is It ADHD or Motherhood? — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-22-is-it-adhd-or-motherhood-solo-episode/S3 EP22 QUICK RESET: Why Self-Care Feels Like Another F*cking Task — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-22-quick-reset-why-self-care-feels-like-another-fcking-task/S3 EP45 QUICK RESET: The Biggest Lie Parents Believe During School Holidays — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-45-quick-reset-the-biggest-lie-parents-believe-during-school-holidays-this-is-what-everyone-does/References & Further ReadingParent–child interaction load in ADHD households: Barkley, R. A., Anastopoulos, A. D., Guevremont, D. C., & Fletcher, K. E. (1992). Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Mother–adolescent interactions, family beliefs and conflicts, and maternal psychopathology. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 20(3), 263–288. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00916692The collapse of unsupervised childhood: Skenazy, L. (2021). Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass. Movement: https://letgrow.orgThe case that screens are driving a youth mental health crisis: Haidt, J. (2024). The Anxious Generation. Penguin Press.The case that the panic is overblown: Etchells, P. (2024). Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time. Piatkus. (Named alongside Haidt because the two contradict each other — which is the point.)No strong causal evidence that screens cause ADHD: Levelink, B., et al. (2021). Association between recreational screen time and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. JAMA Pediatrics. Via: https://www.adhdevidence.org/blog/pair-of-large-u-s-cohort-studies-find-little-to-no-evidence-of-association-between-child-and-adolescent-adhd-and-digital-media-screen-timeInsufficient evidence for hard screen-time limits (2019 guidance): Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (2019). The health impacts of screen time: A guide for clinicians and parents. (Note: this guidance was withdrawn in February 2024 — the position above is as of their 2019 publication.)

Avec Dre Isabelle Boucoiran, gynécologue-obstétricienne, Marie-Michèle Poirier, infirmière clinicienne à la clinique d'infectiologie mère-enfant (CIME) Caroline Morin, pharmacienne en obstétrique et à la clinique, et Fatima Kakkar, pédiatre infectiologue, nous allons:définir ce qu'est le cytomégalovirus (CMV) et comprendre les risques de complications pour le bébé si l'infection survient durant la grossesse;discuter de l'infection chez la femme enceinte et des mesures non-pharmacologiques pour réduire le risque de transmission fœtale;expliquer le processus de détection, de diagnostic, d'évaluation et de prise en charge des nouveaux-nés atteints d'une infection congénitale à CMV.Références:Boucoiran, I. L'infection à cytomégalovirus (CMV) durant la grossesse. Naître et grandir. Mars 2026. Barton, M., Forrester M., McDonald J. Mise à jour sur l'infection congénitale à cytomégalovirus : la prévention prénatale, le diagnostic néonatal et la prise en charge (2026). Société canadienne de pédiatrie.Boucoiran, I. et autres. « Guidelines No. 420: Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pregnancy », Journal d'obstétrique et gynécologie du Canada, vol. 43, no 7, juillet 2021. jogc.comCMV Canada: https://cmvcanada.com/fr/Guide de CMV Canada pour les femmes en âge de procréer et les futurs parents: https://cmvcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CMV_Awareness_FR_Web.pdf CMV Québec: https://cmvcanada.com/fr/cmv-quebecs/ CHU Sainte-Justine. CMV: complications de grossesse chez la mère. (2018)Chatzakis C, Ville Y, Makrydimas G, Dinas K, Zavlanos A, Sotiriadis A. Timing of primary maternal cytomegalovirus infection and rates of vertical transmission and fetal consequences. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020;223(6):870-883.e81 Leruez-Ville M, Chatzakis C, Lilleri D, et al. Consensus recommendation for prenatal, neonatal and postnatal management of congenital cytomegalovirus infection from the European congenital infection initiative (ECCI). The Lancet Regional Health - Europe. 2024;40:100892. Les invité(e)s et l'animatrice ne déclarent aucun conflit d'intérêt.Idée originale, réalisation et révision, animation et gestion des réseaux sociaux: Émilie Roy-St-PierreCaptation et montage: Philippe Lacroix (depuis janvier 2024), spécialiste en audiovisuel, et Antoine Palardy, (depuis octobre 2025) technicien en audiovisuelConseillère en communication: Pascale Chatagnier (depuis mai 2025) ; Katrine Louis-Seize (janvier 2024 à mai 2025)Technopédagogue: Carl-Philippe Sauvé (depuis janvier 2026)Logo: Équipe des communications et du graphisme du CHU Sainte-JustineMusique: Samuel RossCollègues, ami(e)s et famille, merci pour votre précieux soutien. © 2024-2026, CHU Sainte-Justine. Tous droits réservés.Merci pour l'écoute! Allez mettre une réaction sur vos épisodes préférés, partagez la bonne nouvelle sur Facebook/Instagram et abonnez-vous pour ne rien manquer

Navi Medical is an Australian medtech company with a very clear and compelling mission: to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients in our healthcare system—critically ill newborns and children. The company was founded on a simple but striking reality: many of the devices used in neonatal and paediatric care today are not designed for children at all, but adapted from adult medicine. In response, Navi has focused its efforts on developing purpose-built technologies for paediatric care, working closely with clinicians in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units to understand real-world challenges and design solutions that genuinely improve safety and outcomes. Navi's latest development is the Neonav device – an ECG tip-location system that improves umbilical monitoring for the most fragile neonatal patients. It achieved FDA registration in 2025.As CEO, Alex has led Navi from its early beginnings in Melbourne through to clinical development and commercialisation, building a multidisciplinary team spanning engineering, clinical care and business, all united by a shared goal: delivering brighter, healthier futures for children. Updated version 05/08/22

Helen Brough joins the Saranya to reflect on her work in paediatric food allergy, from personal experiences that shaped her career to landmark studies like LEAP, EAT, and ProNuts that transformed prevention and management. This episode explores early allergen introduction, evolving approaches to treatment, and what's driving the rise in food allergies in children.  Timestamps:   00:53 –  Raising children with atopy  02:18 – Antibiotic exposure at birth  03:08 – Prevention of peanut allergies   05:22 – Introducing other allergens 08:09 – Multi-nut/sesame allergy  10:41 – Immunotherapy for severe allergies  13:36 – Prevalence of food allergies 

Send us Fan MailProfessor Roger Zemek, an internationally recognised leader in paediatric concussion research and clinical care. Dr Zemek serves as a Paediatric Emergency Physician and Senior Researcher at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, while a Professor of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine at University of Ottawa. His work has been central to shaping contemporary approaches to concussion assessment, recovery trajectories, and evidence-based management in children and adolescents, including leadership of one of the world's largest prospective paediatric concussion studies. Lastly Dr. Zemek has authored more then 250 peer-reviewed articles with more than 15,000 citations  01:10 – Journey into Medicine and Pivot to Concussion Research04:30 – Empathy of Emergency Physician and Concussion06:30 - What is a concussion?10:00 - Differences in Concussion Between Adults, Adolescents, and Paediatric population16:20 – Return-to-Learn (RTL) & Return-to-Play (RTP)23:30 – Persisting Symptoms After Concussion (PSAC)30:00 - Predictors for PSAC40:30 - Principle Investigator - OBI Transcendent47:10 - Biggest Take Home Message & How to Support Dr Zemek Professor Rodger Zemek:CHEO: https://www.cheoresearch.ca/research/find-a-researcher/roger-zemek/Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NF6riNcAAAAJ&hl=enClinical Risk Score for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children With Acute Concussion in the ED - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2499274#google_vignettehttps://www.transcendentconcussion.caSubscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

Experts are flagging the dangers of some sleeping devices, after a five-month old's death in 2022. The baby boy was found unresponsive and died after being left in his sleeping pod on his stomach, with blankets around his face. The Coroner says the pods, also called loungers, are unsafe - and recommended more restrictions. Emeritus paediatrics professor Barry Taylor says sleeping pods differ from pepī-pods, made of hard plastic. "If you put your face hard against the hard surface, you've still got spaces in the creases between the nose - so it's not like it's moulded against the face." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers infectious mononucleosis.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/infectiousdisease/infectiousmononucleosis/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

It's our first episode dedicated to paediatric ophthalmology - and we're joined by one of the world's leading experts - Professor Ramesh Kekunnaya, Head of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology at the LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, author of more than 250 publications, and one of the founding members of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.This episode is packed with practical insights and the hottest topics shaping paediatric eye care today. We dive into:• How Ramesh decides whether - and when - to implant an IOL in a child's eye• The big question in infant cataract surgery: is it actually safer to wait longer?• What the WSPOS Myopia Consensus means for clinicians and parents navigating treatment options• How telemedicine and AI are transforming the screening and treatment of ROPAnd we also go back to fundamentals - with Ramesh sharing his top tips for examining infants and young children, plus an inside look at how the LV Prasad network delivers eye care to an astonishing 30 million people.And for subscribers, the Bonus episode goes even deeper:• Emerging myopia treatments - from blue-light therapy delivered with virtual reality headsets to competing defocus technologies.• A customised approach to treatment: where to start, what to combine, and when to escalate• The role of peripheral refraction - and how to actually measure it• Red flags for syndromic and retinal dystrophy-related myopiaTo access all Bonus episodes and our monthly newsletters, head to Eyes on Tomorrow on SubstackSpecial thanks to Topcon Healthcare and Théa UK for supporting the podcast - and to Matt Hill and the Rethink Audio team for bringing it all together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyesontomorrow.substack.com/subscribe

This month Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about Youth issues, Choking, Sexual violence disparities and Looksmaxxing. There us an update on Insulin and Abnormal uterine bleeding guidance. There is some reassuring news about MHT and all-cause mortality. Brief intersting topics like Dry eye and vitamin D, topical anaesthesia for IUD placement, and  "Jess's rule" aimed at preventing delays in diagnosis are discussed. There is an update on Paediatric asthma and Post vaccination observation and a few laughs along the way.

Picky eating, big emotions, and constant mealtime battles can leave even the most patient moms feeling overwhelmed. When nothing seems to work, it's easy to assume it's behavioural, but often there's something deeper going on. I am talking to paediatric occupational therapist and parent coach Effie Pomaki about how sensory processing and nervous system regulation impact how kids eat, behave, and respond to daily routines. We cover practical, realistic strategies to reduce mealtime stress, support emotional regulation, and help your child feel more comfortable in their body. Effie and I talk about: How sensory processing affects your child's ability to eat, focus, and regulate emotions Why picky eating is often linked to texture, smell, and visual sensitivities How to identify patterns in your child's preferred foods to expand variety How to introduce sensory play in a low-pressure, child-led way Why food play outside of mealtimes reduces anxiety and increases exposure How to support kids who feel anxious about trying new foods How to use play and silliness to reduce power struggles and increase cooperation Why connection and safety are essential for learning and behaviour Effie Pomaki is a paediatric occupational therapist and parent coach specializing in sensory processing, emotional regulation, and child development. She helps parents understand their child's behaviour through a nervous system lens and provides practical strategies to support daily routines. Effie works with families one-on-one and shares tools and resources to help children feel more regulated, confident, and capable. Episode Links Follow Effie on Instagram at Uplifted Parenting Grab Effie's Sensory Decoder Kit Come say hi to me on Instagram Books to Thrive in Motherhood: Dive into The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama, and Mama Let It Go to overcome burnout and become a healthy, energized mom. Picky Eating Guide: Learn about common but lesser-known reasons kids are picky eaters and practical strategies to help children enjoy healthy foods. Wild and Well with Dr Hilary Claire is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and children's wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to pregnancy and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family's natural kids' health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.

This episode covers sepsis in children.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/infectiousdisease/paediatricsepsis/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers childhood vaccines.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/infectiousdisease/vaccinations/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Why was a national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) introduced in England and how can nurses use it to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people?In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Nursing Children and Young People editor Christine Walker unpicks PEWS in more detail. She is joined by West Midlands Children's Network paediatric critical care lead educator Vicci Hornsby and Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust lead nurse for patient safety Karl Emms.They discuss the background to PEWS, its development and components, as well as the need to discuss a child's condition with parents and carers, recording vital signs observations and how clinical intuition is built into the system.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of my interview series, thanks to Bahee van de Bor for her excellent input to the show. We cover:How to approach your doctor if you're worried about IBSFODMAP diet in childrenFood intolerance testing in childrenAbout BaheeBahee Van de Bor is a specialist paediatric dietitian with over 20 years' experience, including senior roles at Great Ormond Street Hospital. She helps children with IBS, constipation and chronic tummy pain using a structured, evidence-based approach that reduces unnecessary dietary restriction and gets families back to normal life.Happy Belly Programme - https://ukkidsnutrition.com/ibs-kids-programme/Quiz to help understand your child's symptoms - https://ukkidsnutrition.com/tummy-pain-quiz/About meBuy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset?

This episode covers cow's milk protein allergy.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/cowsmilkallergy/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers allergic rhinitis.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/allergicrhinitis/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers anaphylaxis.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/anaphylaxis/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers allergy.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/allergy/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This Paediatric Critical Care Compilation brings together three of the most important conversations we've released on the Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. Caring for critically unwell or injured children in the pre-hospital environment is rare, high-stakes, and cognitively demanding, and getting it right matters.In Part 1, we speak with Anna Dobbie on Paediatric Assessment in Critical Care with a focus on the fundamentals of paediatric assessment. From structured approaches to airway, breathing, circulation, and neurological evaluation, to recognising the subtle red flags that signal serious illness, this episode builds a framework for managing children of all ages under pressure.Part 2 expands into the conditions you are most likely to encounter in the field. Joined by Sarah Edwards, we explore respiratory infections, asthma, seizures, gastroenteritis, dehydration, febrile illness, and trauma. The emphasis is on pattern recognition, early prioritisation, and avoiding common pitfalls. We also examine the critical role of caregivers and the communication skills required to manage fear, uncertainty, and complexity in real time.In Part 3, we tackle one of the most challenging scenarios in pre-hospital care, Paediatric Cardiac Arrest, with Medical Director Paul Banerjee. With historically poor outcomes, we explore how one system has achieved dramatically improved survival through protocol innovation and a willingness to challenge convention.Across all three episodes, a central principle remains: these discussions are designed to inform and provoke thought, but practice must always align with your local guidelines, governance, and system capabilities. This is essential listening, content that has the potential to directly influence how we care for our sickest patients.You can listen to each episode here: Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/paediatric-assessment-in-critical-care-with-anna/id1441215901?i=1000705648049Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/recognising-red-flags-a-guide-to-paediatric/id1441215901?i=1000708533081Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/paediatric-cardiac-arrest-with-paul-banerjee/id1441215901?i=1000733614357

This episode covers porphyria.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/porphyria/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers G6PD deficiency.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/g6pddeficiency/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

In this episode of Hema Now, Marilyn Manco-Johnson explores the evolution and future of paediatric haemophilia care. From the early adoption of prophylactic treatment to today's rapidly advancing therapeutic landscape, she reflects on the milestones that have transformed outcomes for children. The conversation also dives into ongoing challenges, including joint health, variability in treatment response, and access to care, while highlighting emerging innovations such as gene therapy and non-factor therapies that could redefine long-term management.  Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction   00:49 - Career inspiration   04:40 - Prophylaxis turning points   09:41 - Key care advances   12:12 - Current research questions   15:00 - Joint risk factors   19:10 - Emerging therapies impact   24:24 – Recognising joint pain   26:08 - Gaps in care   29:11 - Future priorities  

This episode covers hereditary spherocytosis.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/hereditaryspherocytosis/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW has found that vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk. The study analyses a wide body of global research to assess the ability of vapes to cause cancer on their own, rather than as a gateway to smoking. The analysis draws together clinical studies, animal experiments and laboratory research examining the chemicals produced by e-cigarettes. In this episode of the Briefing, the study’s lead author Bernard Stewart, an Adjunct Professor in the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health at UNSW Sydney, joins Natarsha Belling to discuss "by far the strongest evidence" that vapes are likely to cause lung and oral cancer. Headlines: PM to address the nation on war in the Middle East ATO hands small business tax relief in wake of Iran war Double demerits in NSW/ACT kick in tonight for the Easter long weekend. Tiger Woods stepping away from golf to focus on his health Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Santucci is an internationally recognised paediatric occupational therapist with over 26 years experience. He is a clinical leader, educator and creator of the Model of Child Engagement, known for making complex neurodevelopmental concepts practical and usable. We sat down and chatted about where it all started and the keys to the development of the Model of Child Engagement. Paediatrics is not my area of practice so I was incredibly keen to learn more and see just how different it could be from other practice areas. Instagram: @OccupiedPodcastFacebook: Occupied Podcast Host: Brock Cook Subscribe now and never miss an episode! FROM OT AUSTRALIA: GREG SANTUCCI TOUR OTA is thrilled to bring Greg to Australia for their 2026 International Speaker Tour. He'll be running full-day workshops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth – highly interactive sessions with strategies you can use immediately. 

My guest is Dr Tommy Wood, who is Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Paediatrics at the University of Washington. He also heads research at the Food for the Brain Foundation and brain trains professional athletes including Olympians and Formula 1 racing drivers. With a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo, he has approached how to optimise and recover your brain - from all sides. He is also co-founder of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine.   Here we talk about his new book 'The Stimulated Mind' - just out - and how to future proof your brain.     For more on brain health, visit my website and read my books Upgrade Your Brain and Alzheimer's Prevention is the Cure.     

This episode covers anaemia in children.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/anaemia/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Send us Fan MailThis time Fiona and Nik serve up two “don't miss” clinical challenges: precocious puberty—what's normal vs red flags, who warrants urgent paediatric referral, and how to use the RCPCH puberty growth charts.And bullous pemphigoid—how to spot it fast, common drug links and when to phone dermatology today: when was the last time you did that?Useful LinksGrowth charts from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) with ‘puberty lines' that show the normal age limits for phases of puberty:  RCPCH - growth charts: girls childhood and puberty close monitoring RCPCH - growth charts: boys childhood and puberty close monitoring  GP Trainee Essentials support package information, and the Red Whale CalendarSend us your feedback podcast@redwhale.co.uk or send a voice message Sign up to receive Pearls here. Pearls are available for 3 months from publish date. After this, you can get access them plus 100s more articles when you buy a one-day online course from Red Whale OR sign up to Red Whale Unlimited.  Find out more here. Follow us:  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInDisclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as a substitute for taking professional advice in appropriate circumstances. In particular, check drug doses, side-effects and interactions with the British National Formulary. Save insofar as any such liability cannot be excluded at law, we do not accept any liability for loss of any type caused by reliance on the information in this podcast.

This episode covers anaemia in infants.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/infantanaemia/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers fetal haemoglobin physiology.Notes: https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/haematology/fetalhaemoglobin/Questions: https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books: https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This podcast will give you an approach to using probiotics in paediatric population. In this episode, listeners will go through the following: define probiotics and describe how they may benefit children, identify clinical situations where probiotic use is supported by evidence, recognize the limitations and risks associated with probiotics in paediatrics, and apply evidence-based guidance when considering probiotics in common clinical scenarios. An author of this podcast has financial support from Baxter Corporation.

In this second deep dive, Glenda Gray examines why the global antibiotic pipeline is failing and how access gaps are fuelling resistance. She discusses GARDP's mission-driven research and development model, the neglect of paediatric antibiotics, and how shortages of first-line treatments drive reliance on last-resort drugs, worsening the antimicrobial resistance crisis. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – Antibiotic development 03:05 – GARDP's model 04:15 – Paediatric antibiotics 04:58 – Antibiotic shortages 05:50 – Access gaps

Feeling like you can't do anything because you don't know where to start'—Parents' Perspectives of Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Early Detection for Children at Risk of Cerebral PalsyAbstractBackground: Early detection of cerebral palsy (CP) risk is possible from 12 weeks corrected gestational age (CGA) using standardised assessments; however, up to half of children at risk are not referred early, missing out on early intervention. We investigated the barriers and facilitators to accessing early intervention from the perspective of parents of children who did not receive services by 6 months CGA.Methods: Parents of children with CP were invited to participate in qualitative semistructured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data and develop themes.Results: Eight mothers of children who did not receive standardised screening participated in interviews, from which three themes, 'responding to delays', 'systemic barriers' and 'complexities of diagnosis', were developed from the data.Conclusions: Parents require more support to access and engage in early detection services; health system processes are difficult to navigate, and health professionals require education and training to recognise risk factors for CP in all health settings and refer promptly. Improving system processes, education and training and partnering early with parents to improve their experience when interacting with the health system may increase early engagement and optimise long-term outcomes for children at risk of CP and their families.Keywords: cerebral palsy; diagnosis; mothers; paediatrics; qualitative.Child: care, health and development (Open Access)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40435382/

This episode covers plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/plagiocephaly/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Padraig Rice, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Health Committee, on the widening of a HSE review into a paediatric consultant's surgeries.

This episode covers craniosynostosis.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/craniosynostosis/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers hydrocephalus, particularly in children.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/hydrocephalus/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers squint.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/squint/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers cerebral palsy.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/cerebralpalsy/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers headaches in children.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/headaches/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers breath holding spells.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/breathholdingspells/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers febrile convulsions.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/febrileconvulsions/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers epilepsy, particularly in children.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/epilepsy/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers syncope.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/syncope/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers William syndrome.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/genetics/williamsyndrome/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers Angelman syndrome.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/genetics/angelman/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

This episode covers Prader-Willi syndrome.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/genetics/prader-willi/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.