In this episode, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe tackle one of the scariest moments for parents — when a child has a seizure during a fever. They break down what febrile seizures are, why they happen, what to do in the moment, and when to seek medical care. What We Cover: What febrile seizures are and how they differ from epilepsyWhy they happen — and why it’s the rapid rise in temperature, not the height of the fever, that mattersWhat they look like, including how to tell a si...
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In this episode, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe tackle one of the scariest moments for parents — when a child has a seizure during a fever. They break down what febrile seizures are, why they happen, what to do in the moment, and when to seek medical care. What We Cover: What febrile seizures are and how they differ from epilepsyWhy they happen — and why it’s the rapid rise in temperature, not the height of the fever, that mattersWhat they look like, including how to tell a si...
We’re kicking off our recap series with the pilot episode of The Pitt. our favourite medical drama that’s already sweeping awards season. In this first look inside the ER, the tone is set with a jam-packed morning shift, quick-fire decisions, and the introduction of the learners who give us an entry point into the chaos. We dive into the cases, unpack the character introductions, and share what felt real versus what was made for TV. With Dr. Shazma’s emergency room perspective guiding us thro...
The Doc Talk Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe tackle one of the scariest moments for parents — when a child has a seizure during a fever. They break down what febrile seizures are, why they happen, what to do in the moment, and when to seek medical care. What We Cover: What febrile seizures are and how they differ from epilepsyWhy they happen — and why it’s the rapid rise in temperature, not the height of the fever, that mattersWhat they look like, including how to tell a si...
