In this episode of A Spoonful of Medicine, we chat with fellow Paediatric AT Dr Nicola Bobeldyk about eczema in children. We cover presentation, triggers, superinfection, and both acute and everyday management, sharing practical pearls to help you support families dealing with this common paediatric condition.

Links to guidelines used:

Eczema – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Eczema

ASCIA Stepwise Management Plan for Eczema - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

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It's time to learn all about food allergies!! Nim is joined by fellow Paediatric AT (and proud EpiPen carrier) Dr Brandon Lo to unpack food allergies in children. This episode is jam-packed covering epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management (emergency and long term), and prevention. All the while, the duo shares practical insights for clinicians caring for kids with allergies.

The information in this episode comes from the RCH guidelines on Food Allergy, and ASCIA resources regarding Food Allergy in children.

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Australia needs more GPs, they are the true generalists, and are the cornerstone of our healthcare system. So, why aren't more people going into GP? Another Article episode, this time exploring the barriers that exist that prevent junior doctors and medical students from pursuing general practice.

Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc. Link to the article is available below:

What us junior doctors really think about general practice | AusDoc

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