Pediagogy™

Lidia Park and Tammy Yau
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Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching. In this same regard, Pediagogy was created with the goal of teaching on-the-go medical students, residents, and any other interested learners about bread-and-butter pediatrics. Pediagogy is an evidence-based podcast, reviewed by expert specialists, and made by UC Davis Children’s Hospital doctors. Let’s learn about kids!

  1. 2d ago

    Appendicitis

    Is acute appendicitis better than an ugly appendicitis? (Yes that’s supposed to be a joke!) Join us on today’s episode to learn about appendicitis in pediatric patients! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julie Fuchs (pediatric surgery). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: Symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain (classically right lower quadrant with rebound and guarding), anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and feverDiagnosis can be clinical but imaging with ultrasound or CT is often used to confirm the diagnosisTreatment is typically laparoscopic appendectomy but select patients with uncomplicated appendicitis can be treated with IV antibiotics to avoid surgery. However, these patients need close follow up for recurrence or failure of non-operative management  Sources -AAP April 2022: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/5/e2021054693/186782/Nonoperative-Management-of-Uncomplicated  -StatPearls June 2025: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441864/

    11 min

  2. May 15

    ITP

    Did you know that platelet transfusion is NOT the treatment for low platelets in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? Learn why in this week's episode! This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anjali Pawar (pediatric hematology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) causes low platelets, by definition less than 100,000 microL, in the setting of a normal bone marrow and no other cause of thrombocytopenia.ITP can be acute or chronic meaning lasting longer than 6 months.Acute ITP can be self limiting and not require treatment but treatment can include steroids, IVIG, thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RA like eltrombopag), or Rhogam.Chronic ITP can include rituximab, eltrombopag, and/or splenectomySources Pediatric in Review, Chu Y, et al (March 2000): https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.21-3-95American Society of Hematology Clinical Practice Guidelines on Immune Thrombocytopenia (2019): https://www.hematology.org/education/clinicians/guidelines-and-quality-care/clinical-practice-guidelines/immune-thrombocytopenia-guidelinesJournal of Pediatrics, Buchanan GR, Adix L (Nov 2002): doi: 10.1067/mpd.2002.128547Platelet Disorder Support Association: https://pdsa.org/images/stories/pdf/ITP-in-Children_FAQ.pdf

    13 min

  3. May 1

    IgA vasculitis

    Purpura, stomach aches, joint pains, maybe blood in the urine? You better be thinking about IgA nephropathy. Learn more  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Gia Oh (pediatric nephrologist). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: IgA vasculitis (formerly known as Henoch-Schonlein purpura/HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis that causes palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis or arthralgias, IgA deposition on biopsy, and/or renal involvement.Management is mainly supportive with hydration and pain management. Steroids can be given for severe GI or renal involvement as well as immunosuppressants, plasmapheresis, or transplant if severe renal symptoms.IgA vasculitis symptoms typically resolve within 4-6 weeks but 1/3 of patients will have relapse or recurrence within 1 year. Monitoring for renal involvement is important.Sources Reid-Adam, Jessica. Pediatr Rev (2014) 35 (10): 447–449. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.35-10-447AAP Grand Rounds (2005) 14 (6): 65. https://doi.org/10.1542/gr.14-6-65AAP Grand Rounds (2022) 47 (4): 42. https://doi.org/10.1542/gr.47-4-42

    11 min

  4. Apr 15

    Infantile hemangioma

    You’ve probably seen an infantile hemangiomas before but did you they can be associated with PHACE or LUMBAR syndrome? Learn about this and everything else about infantile hemangiomas in this week’s episode. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Caitlin Peterman (pediatric dermatology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: Infantile hemangioma which are the most common benign tumor of infancy. Most will involute on their own after 4 months of age and self-resolveHemangiomas can affect nearby organs causing vision impairment, feeding difficulties, or airway compromise. Other complications include ulceration and disfigurementFirst line treatment includes oral propranolol for thicker lesions and topical timolol for superficial/thin lesions. Surgery or laser is reserved for select hemangiomas  Sources AAP Jan 2019: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/143/1/e20183475/37268/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Management-of?searchresult=1

    9 min

  5. Apr 1

    Epstein Anomaly

    Ebstein's anomaly is a congenital heart defect that involves an abnormally developed tricuspid valve. Learn more about its effects on the heart physiology in today's episode. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Daniel Cortez (pediatric cardiology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: Ebstein's anomaly is characterized by an abnormally placed tricuspid valve causing atrialization of the right ventricle. This can lead to single ventricle physiology.Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW), right bundle branch blocks (RBBB), mitral valve prolapse, mitral valve dysplasia, bicuspid aortic valve, ventricular septal defect, and coarctation of the aorta can all be associated with Ebstein's anomalyTreatment of Ebstein's anomaly requires a patient to be stable enough to tolerate surgical correction like aortopulmonary shunting, PDA stenting, tricuspid valvuloplasty, and/or single ventricle palliation. Some patients will require inhaled nitrous oxide, Prostaglandin E, antiarrhythmics, and/or ECMO as well Sources: Truong et al. “Ebstein Anomaly in the Fetus: Preparing for the Perfect Storm”.Neoreviews (2011) 12 (5): e260–e269. https://doi.org/10.1542/neo.12-5-e260

    13 min

  6. Mar 15

    Hepatitis B

    If you've been getting a lot more questions about hepatitis B and vaccination from your patients and families and wondering where to find the answers, look no further than our episode today filled with useful information from evidence based sources. This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Dean Blumberg (pediatric infectious disease). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: As of the time of this podcast publishing, the American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends Hepatitis B vaccination at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months.Hepatitis B vaccination introduction decreased the lifetime prevalence of hepatitis B from 33% to 5% between 1988-2004.4 in every 1000 people with hepatitis B will go on to develop chronic hepatitis B which can lead to liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatitis B has an average incubation of 90 days meaning you might not have symptoms for the first few months of infection. 20-30% of people with hepatitis B do not have a clear source of infection which is why prevention is crucial Sources: “Hepatitis B in Children”. Pediatr Rev (2008) 29 (4): 111–120.https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.29-4-111“Hepatitis B” Red Book chapterhttps://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/vaccination-recommendations-by-the-aap/

    14 min

  7. Mar 1

    Aluminum Safety

    Have patients asking you about aluminum in vaccines? Listen to this episode to learn about important facts so that you can answer their questions appropriately.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Anh Nguyen (allergy and immunology). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points:  Alumium is an immune adjuvant, it helps the body's innate immune cells recognize vaccine antigen and enhances the ability of the vaccine antigen to activate innate immune cells. Your body has a better response to vaccines with aluminum than without. This is especially important for infantsAluminum toxicity is mostly only seen in adult dialysis patients or chronic kidney disease patients due to aluminum in dialysis and total parenteral nutrition. There are no credible reports of aluminum toxicity linked to vaccinesThere are higher levels of serum aluminum after taking over the counter antacids used to treat GERD than after giving an intramuscular vaccine.Sources: “The Role and Safety of Aluminum Adjuvants in Childhood Vaccines”. Pediatrics (2025)https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-074874

    14 min

  8. Feb 15

    Journal Club: PECARN febrile infant updates

    We're back with journal club to review a study evaluating the PECARN guidelines on febrile infants under 28 days of age and serious bacterial infections like meningitis.  This episode was written by pediatricians Tammy Yau and Lidia Park with content support from Julia Magana (pediatric emergency medicine). Pediatricians Tammy and Lidia take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation. Follow us on Twitter/X @Pediagogypod, Instagram/Threads @pediagogy, Bluesky @pediagogypodcast.bluesky.social, and connect with us at pediagogypod@gmail.com Key Points: Urinalysis, absolute neutrophil count, and procalcitonin are useful predictors of serious bacterial infectionIn this study, using urine studies, absolute neutrophil count, and procalcitonin were able to risk stratify patients into risk for meningitis and no cases of meningitis were missed Sources: Burstein B, Waterfield T, Umana E, Xie J, Kuppermann N. Prediction of Bacteremia andBacterial Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 28 Days or Younger. JAMA. Publishedonline December 8, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.21454Kuppermann N, Dayan PS, Levine DA, et al. A Clinical Prediction Rule to IdentifyFebrile Infants 60 Days and Younger at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections. JAMAPediatr. 2019;173(4):342-351. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5501

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Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching. In this same regard, Pediagogy was created with the goal of teaching on-the-go medical students, residents, and any other interested learners about bread-and-butter pediatrics. Pediagogy is an evidence-based podcast, reviewed by expert specialists, and made by UC Davis Children’s Hospital doctors. Let’s learn about kids!

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  • Creator
    Lidia Park and Tammy Yau
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022 Pediagogy
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