Childhood obesity is no longer a future concern-it is a present-day public health challenge with long-term metabolic consequences. Early identification and timely intervention are key to preventing the progression to metabolic syndrome and adult cardiovascular disease.

In this session, Dr Baldev Prajapati will discuss the evolving epidemiology of childhood obesity, early markers of metabolic risk, and practical intervention strategies. The focus will be on screening, lifestyle modification, family-centered counseling, and evidence-based approaches that clinicians can apply early to alter disease trajectory and improve long-term outcomes.

Childhood Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome: Early Intervention Strategies

Iron deficiency anaemia in children is one of the most frequent clinical concerns faced in both outpatient and hospital settings, yet it often presents with subtle signs and recurring challenges. Managing it effectively involves recognizing hidden cases, ensuring treatment adherence, and preventing relapses. In this session, Dr. Baldev Prajapati shares practical insights and clinical pearls to help address everyday challenges, offering clear and actionable strategies for better diagnosis and management in routine pediatric care.

Everyday Challenges And Clinical Pearls: Pediatric Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Encephalitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. However, various conditions can masquerade as encephalitis, leading to diagnostic challenges and potential mismanagement. This session will explore the complexities of encephalitis mimics, discussing the latest advances in diagnostic approaches and clinical management. Expert Dr. Baldev Prajapati will delve into the nuances of encephalitis mimics, covering topics such as autoimmune encephalitis, infectious diseases, and other conditions that can mimic encephalitis.

Encephalitis Mimics: Must Know for All Physicians

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a severe neurological emergency characterized by acute onset of fever and altered mental status, often accompanied by seizures. This condition predominantly affects children and young adults, causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Join us as Dr. Baldev Prajapati discusses the multifaceted approach to managing AES, emphasizing the importance of early recognition, appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and supportive care in improving patient outcomes and reducing long-term neurological sequelae.

⁠Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Must - know for all Physicians

This session by a renowned paediatrician, Dr. Baldev Prajapati will cover concise vignettes listing symptoms and signs, that point directly to a specific diagnosis. You will have the opportunity to learn about the key points of historical, lab, and physical findings following each clinical pattern thus expanding your diagnostic acumen. Make sure to reserve your seat now!

Clinical Clues to Diagnosis

 In most children, limping is caused by a mild, self-limiting event, such as a contusion, strain, or sprain. In some cases, however, a limp can be a sign of a serious or even life-threatening condition. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Examination of a limping child should begin with a thorough history, focusing on the presence of pain, any history of trauma, and any associated systemic symptoms. In this session, renowned pediatrician, Dr. Baldev Prajapathi will take us through a case-based approach to a child with a limping gait.

Approach to a child with limping gait

Iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) is a hereditary, uncommon type of anemia that does not respond to standard therapy. It is a kind of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a group of illnesses in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy blood cells. In this session, Dr. Baldev Prajapati, our experienced paediatrician, will address some complex instances of refractive anemia, he encountered over his 40+ years of work.

Case Based Approach to Refractory Anemia

Children with dyspnoea experience significant physical and psychological effects. It is helpful to describe the dyspnea's characteristics and estimate its severity in a way that is kid friendly. In this session, Dr. Baldev Prajapati, Renowned Pediatrician will discuss a framework for the clinical approach to treating dyspnea in children. This includes discussing how to quantify dyspnoea, what to look for during a physical examination, and how to choose and use laboratory measurements.

Approach to a Child with Dyspnoea

In hospitalised patients, 'encephalitis' is a common neurological consultation. Identifying the condition is merely the first step. Historically, encephalitis was almost synonymous with infection. Dr. Baldev Prajapati, a well-known pediatrician, will discuss Para infectious or postinfectious as well as other immune-mediated causes of infectious encephalitis, such as systemic infection, metabolic derangements, toxins, inherited metabolic disorders, hypoxia, trauma, and vasculopathies, as well as highlight some unusual presentations (chameleons) of infectious encephalitis.

Encephalitis Mimics

Headache is a common problem in children, much more so than in adults. It is one of the top five childhood health issues. Every paediatric practice includes headache management as a fundamental component. Because of the variable presentation, etiology, and triggers, diagnosis and therapy can be difficult. The most common cause of headaches in children and adolescents is determined by pattern related symptoms. Dr. Baldev Prajapati renowned pediatrician will elaborate on some effective approach to headache prevention which will help to promptly make the correct diagnosis.

Approach to Headache in Children

Crying is the primary means of communication for younger children, making it a common symptom encountered in pediatric practice. In this discussion with Dr. Prajapati, we will explore the diverse aspects of pediatric crying, from common causes to potential emergencies. We aim to address the red flags that can indicate more serious underlying issues and differentiate between physiological and pathological causes of crying. Understanding the various types of crying and associated signs and symptoms will be crucial for accurate diagnosis. Tune in LIVE on Medflix to uncover the process of diagnosing the cause of a child's crying!

The Crying Child: Differential Diagnosis & Management Strategies

Determining the cause of pancytopenia is a challenge and is key in determining the proper treatment regimen and estimating prognosis. Pancytopenia could be a result of decreased production of the cells or increased destruction. The clinical presentation can be variable, with mild pancytopenia being asymptomatic to life-threatening emergencies in severe pancytopenia. In this discussion with Dr. Baldev Prajapati, we elaborate on the common causes of pancytopenia & identify useful clues in the differential diagnosis of this blood picture abnormality.

Pancytopenia: A Diagnostic Challenge

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are infections of the trachea, bronchi, and lung parenchyma. LRTI's among children is common, frequently resulting in antibiotic treatment despite being mostly viral in aetiology. The aim of management is to prevent adverse pulmonary sequelae by early diagnosis and treatment which may interrupt progression to bronchiectasis and lung function impairment. Dr. Baldev Prajapati is here to present a practical approach to diagnosis and management of the otherwise apparently healthy child with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections.

Non Responsive LRTI: A Prescription for Dx & Rx

Bleeding manifestations can present as a wide range of clinical scenarios, from abnormal bleeding associated with disease states, trauma, surgery, or drug ingestion to specific bleeding disorders involving platelet, coagulation factor, or endothelial function. Having a thorough understanding of the clinical approach and work-up of a bleeding patient is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis and management. Join Dr. Baldev Prajapati on Medflix to learn the general principles and etiology-specific considerations for the clinical work-up and management of bleeding patients. Certificate of Attendance provided!

Clinical Approach in Bleeding Manifestations

Patients should be monitored closely for signs of treatment failure despite ATT. Monitoring response to treatment is done through regular history taking, physical examination, chest radiograph and laboratory monitoring. Any patient not clinically responding to therapy after several weeks should be considered at risk for failure. Let's understand what went wrong in our treatment protocol when there is no response to standard treatment regimen. 

No response to standard treatment regimen - What went wrong?

Consultant Pediatrician | Aakanksha Children Hospital and Post Graduate Institute, Ahmedabad.

Crack The Case is an interactive, case-based learning series where real clinical scenarios take center stage. In each episode, clinicians present challenging cases to an expert faculty member, who guides the discussion through diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based management, and key clinical takeaways.

In the Paediatrics Edition, Dr Baldev Prajapati will dissect interesting pediatric cases alongside the presenters, highlighting practical approaches to diagnosis, differential thinking, and management. The audience won't just be watching - they'll be part of the discussion through live questions, polls, and interactive decision points throughout the session. This series is designed to sharpen clinical reasoning and bring pediatric medicine to life through real-world cases.

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