Bradycardia during sleep is a physiological phenomenon related to increased vagal tone. In the absence of red flags, it does not require investigation. 

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• Explaining the condition to families
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most common inborn error of metabolism. It is an autosomal recessive condition caused by a disorder of metabolism of an amino acid called phenylalanine. It leads to build up of phenylalanine  in the body which can have serious effects on brain development. Children with PKU can grow and develop normally, if they are carefully monitored and given a diet low in phenylalanine.

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Intraosseous access is a type of vascular access that you get through inserting the needle directly into the bone, aiming for the medullary cavity. You get IO access as an alternative to 

Intravenous access in situations where IV access is not practical or will take too long e.g. a shocked patient who is peripherally shut down. The bone is luckily a non collapsible option!

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common, almost expected, phenomenon in babies, and usually resolves by 18 months of age. Although babies may posset (fancy word for a small vomit) frequently, they still gain weight and look like happy, healthy babies. 

Conversely, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is where the reflux has gone a step further, and complications such as poor growth and oesophagitis have kicked in. 

So what can we do about it? Listen to this episode to find out!

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Growing pains are the most common cause of recurrent musculoskeletal pain in children.

It affects 10–20% of children, with peak incidence between age 4 and 12 yr.

It's important to be aware of red flags in presentation that should make you consider other differentials.

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with benign and occasionally malignant nerve tumours. NF1 is caused by a gene mutation on chromosome 17 which encodes neurofibromin. NF1 is associated with optic nerve tumours, neurofibromas, freckling of the groin and axilla, cafe au lait spots, skeletal abnormalities and lisch nodules in the iris. 

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Summary: 

Colic is an outdated term for a normal developmental stage in an infant's life. The acronym PURPLE crying describes the features Peak of crying – peak at 2 months, less in months 3-5, Unexpected, Resists soothing, Pain-like face, Long lasting, and Evening. 

Although a normal phenomenon for infants, PURPLE crying is highly distressing for parents and therefore it is vital to check in with parents and consider admission for those at extreme exhaustion. 

The mainstay for management is education and follow up for those who require it. 

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Summary: 

DiGeorge syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the deletion of a chunk of genes on chromosome 22 (specifically the q11.2 region). The classic triad of DiGeorge syndrome is cardiac anomalies, underdeveloped thymus gland and hypocalcaemia (secondary to underdevelopment of the parathyroid glands).

The phenotype of DiGeorge syndrome is related to abnormal development of the embryonic pharyngeal pouch system, which is responsible for the development of the thymus, parathyroid gland, some facial development including ear development, and some cardiac development.

DiGeorge syndrome is classified as either partial or complete, with the distinction being that patients with complete DiGeorge syndrome have profound immune deficiency secondary to a complete absence of the thymus. 

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Developmental milestones are a huuuuge part of general paediatrics. Briefly, developmental milestones are a set of skills that most infants will attain by a certain age. They can be broadly categorised into gross motor, fine motor, language and social.

Today we will discuss what milestones 6 week olds should be attaining, plus we will also touch on typical feeding, sleep, wet and dirty nappies, growth and other some common issues that you might be asked about by families. 

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With special guest - Alice Bleathman, dietitian

Coeliac disease is an immune-mediated disorder where gluten in food triggers an immune response that results in damage to the small intestine. The presentations varies but often includes poor growth, gastrointestinal symptoms and micronutrient deficiencies from malabsorption.

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• A case
• Differentials for chronic diarrhoea
• Explaining the condition to families
• An overview of the pathophysiology
• Aetiology
• Presentation
• Complications
• Treatment

Check out Alice on instagram at @alicebleathman_dietitian 

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