Course Overview

Uncover clues to figure out appropriate diagnoses in pediatric medicine led by a pediatrician and professor.

This 24-lecture course provides:

• Case-based approach to pediatric diagnosis and treatment

• Insights into common and rare childhood conditions

• Strategies for addressing behavioral and developmental challenges

• Guidance for parents on child health and wellness

Video Lectures

01: Fever: Then and Now (34 min)

Historical perspective and modern approach to pediatric fever management.

02: The Challenges of Pediatrics (32 min)

Diagnosing abdominal pain in a teenage patient.

03: Struggling with Ear Pain (32 min)

Recognizing and treating various types of ear infections.

04: The Allergic March (31 min)

Tracking the progression of childhood allergies from eczema to other manifestations.

05: Problems with Growth (30 min)

Investigating causes of abnormal growth patterns in children.

06: Childhood Obesity (32 min)

Medical complications and management strategies for obese adolescents.

07: The Critically Ill Child (30 min)

Differentiating between seriously ill children and those with minor illnesses.

08: Getting the Most out of Checkups (28 min)

Maximizing the value of routine pediatric examinations.

09: Noisy Breathing (29 min)

Diagnostic approach to respiratory symptoms in children.

10: Trouble in School (29 min)

Pediatrician’s role in addressing academic difficulties.

11: The Premature Baby (32 min)

Specialized care in neonatal intensive care units.

12: Pain as a Warning Sign (29 min)

When childhood pain indicates serious conditions.

13: Better Sleep for the Whole Family (29 min)

Managing sleep disorders and establishing healthy sleep habits.

14: Developmental Delay (29 min)

Tracking and addressing developmental milestones.

15: Is This Child Normal? (28 min)

Navigating gray areas of normal childhood development and behavior.

16: International Adoption (30 min)

Health considerations for internationally adopted children.

17: The Tools of Discipline (30 min)

Addressing challenging behaviors in children of different ages.

18: Psychiatry in Pediatrics (32 min)

Recognizing and managing psychological conditions in children.

19: Scratching for Clues (30 min)

Special health considerations for homeless youth.

20: Common Symptoms, Uncommon Diagnoses (30 min)

When typical symptoms indicate rare conditions.

21: Coping with Pediatric Tragedies (28 min)

Supporting families through medical crises and loss.

22: The Girl Who Turned Yellow (32 min)

Complications of urinary tract infections and antibiotic use.

23: A Different Cause of Vomiting (31 min)

Systematic approach to abdominal pain and vomiting.

24: Pediatrics of the Future (36 min)

Emerging technologies and treatments in pediatric medicine.