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| 2012/01/06 |
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Compliance: Because Practicing Medicine isn't Complicated Enough
Tim Langdon, JD
Director of Compliance,
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Understand the top compliance concerns as they relate to physicians.
2. Identify common pitfalls related to privacy issues (HIPAA) and how to avoid them.
3. Recognize common sources of fraud and abuse in health care.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/01/13 |
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Optimizing Children's Health Through the Lifecourse
Magda G. Peck, ScD
Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Public Health Practice,
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Define the life course perspective for preventing disease and promoting health.
2. Describe how preconception health care can be a powerful approach for improving the health and well-being of children.
3. Demonstrate opportunities and practice applications for integrating preconception health care into pediatric practice.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/01/20 |
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Sensationalism and Medicine: What is Said, What is Heard and How it's Changing Medicine
Allison Ramey, MD HO IV
Objectives:
1. Discuss the problems with sensationalism and health care including the effect of journalism and social media on medicine.
2. Define a physician's role in patient education in light of the media's portrayal of certain aspects of medicine.
3. Review successful approaches to conquering twisted stories of both journalism and social media and positive examples of how the media and medicine work together to benefit our patients.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/01/27 |
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Distinguished Lecture
The Role of Pediatric Surgery in the Development of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Joseph Vacanti, MD
John Homans Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Director, Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Organ Fabrication, Massachusetts General Hospital
Objectives:
1. Define tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
2. Describe the principles of success in tissue engineering.
3. Describe examples of human use tissue-engineered devices.
4. Describe the challenges left for tissue engineering.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/02/03 |
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Distinguished Lecture
SmartTots: Anesthetic Neurotoxicity in Children
Randall Flick, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia representative on the SmartTots Affiliate Advisory Council
Objectives:
1. Describe the current clinical and preclinical research suggesting that anesthetic exposure may be toxic to the developing brain.
2. Review the perspective of the US Food and Drug Administration and it’s role in ensuring the safety of anesthetic agents.
3. Discuss insight into potential changes in practice that may result from ongoing research and public concerns related to the safety of anesthetics in children.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/02/10 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Engaging Physicians in Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Improvement Initiatives
Joseph S. Bujak, MD, FACP
Faculty: American College of Healthcare Executives; The Governance Institute; Center for Healthcare Governance
Objectives:
1. Describe the physician’s role and responsibility in patient safety and clinical quality.
2. Recognize the barriers to the engagement of physicians in quality improvement.
3. Describe ways of overcoming those barriers such that physicians become the true drivers of quality and patient safety.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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2012/02/17
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Etiology and Prevention of Substance Abuse Among Youth
Melissa Tibbits, PhD
Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Public Health
Department of Health Promotion, Social & Behavioral Health
Objectives:
1. Cite current prevalence data for the US and Nebraska regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs by teenagers.
2. Recognize risk factors that increase the likelihood that a given teen will use these substances.
3. Recognize protective factors that decrease the likelihood of abuse.
4. List strategies that have been proven to be successful in preventing abuse as well as treating chemical abuse in teens.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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2012/02/24
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Short Bowel Syndrome in Children
Pablo J. Palomo, MD, Fellow
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, UNMC
Objectives:
1. Discuss causes and clinical presentation of short bowel syndrome.
2. Discuss management of short bowel syndrome.
3. Discuss resources in Omaha for patients with short bowel syndrome.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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2012/03/02
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CANCELLED - Practical Pediatrics Conference (CenturyLink Center)
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2012/03/09
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Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnoses of Down Syndrome: New Advances and Updates for Today's Physicians
Brian Skotko, MD, MPP
Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Objectives:
1. Recognize and communicate test, test results, and implications.
2. Use directive, factual language when delivering the news that the patient’s fetus/baby will have/has Down syndrome.
3. Provide resources available for families with a child with Down syndrome.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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2012/03/16
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Pediatric Accountable Care Organizations
Bruce R. Rieker, JD
Vice President of Advocacy, Nebraska Hospital Association
Lecture will address the following questions:
1. Will pediatric accountable care organizations (ACOs) have the opportunity to be successful? If so, how?
2. How will children with special health care needs that require a disproportionate share of the health care expenditures be handled by ACOs?
3. How will pediatric ACOs and other health care insurance exchanges interact? Are there some models that are better than others?
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/03/23 |
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Epigenetics
Lois Starr, MD, Medical Genetics Fellow
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, UNMC
Objectives:
1. Discuss evolving concepts in medical genetics focusing on epigenetics.
2. Introduce different mechanisms of epigenetics including the role of imprinting.
3. Discuss the potential role of epigenetics in both congenital and later-onset diseases.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/03/30 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management of Apparent Life-Threatening Events
Joel S. Tieder, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine and Clinical Effectiveness, Seattle Children's Hospital
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Objectives:
1. Define ALTE and associated symptoms.
2. Describe the epidemiology and differential diagnosis of ALTE.
3. Describe the relationship to SIDS.
4. Discuss an evidence based approach to diagnosis and management of ALTE.
5. Discuss a national standard to improve care for ALTEs.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
Presentation will NOT be available at a later time.
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| 2012/04/06 |
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CANCELLED - Holiday Observed
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| 2012/04/13 |
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Working with Medical Providers to Recognize, Report and Evaluate Child Abuse
Suzanne Haney, MD
Medical Director, Project Harmony
Medical Director, Children’s Advocacy Team, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Illustrate the process for recognition, reporting and evaluation of child abuse.
2. Discuss the role of the reporter in child abuse.
3. Identify common factors in the diagnosis of abuse.
4. Discuss the medical workup of child abuse.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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2012/04/20
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CANCELLED- American Conference on Pediatric Cerebral Visual Impairment
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2012/04/27
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Asthma Update
Heather Thomas, MD
Pediatric Pulmonologist, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Define the diagnostic criteria for asthma.
2. Describe the treatment options for asthma and when to escalate to therapy.
3. Discuss new treatment options for asthma.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/05/04 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Pediatric Pain Management
Steven J. Weisman, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin
Jane B. Pettit Pain and Palliative Care Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Objectives:
1. Identify the common sources and features of acute pain.
2. Describe the methods of assessment of acute pain.
3. Describe the role of opioids in acute pain management.
4. Describe the challenges and general treatment principles of acute pain management.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity. |
| 2012/05/11 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Controversy in Pediatric Orthopaedics: Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
William Hennrikus, MD
Professor, Penn State College of Medicine
Associate Dean of Education
Objectives:
1. Describe the physical exam findings of DDH.
2. Explain the indications for ultrasound in the workup of DDH.
3. Summarize the AAP guideline on DDH screening.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
This video will NOT be available at a later time.
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| 2012/05/18 |
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Annual Pediatric Research Forum
Sports Concussion in Children
Geetanjali Rathore, MD HO III
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Describe severity of concussion.
2. Define guidelines for management of concussion.
3. Discuss long term effects of concussion.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/05/25 |
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Depression in the Pediatric World
Tabitha Nenninger, MD HO-IV Med Peds
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Discuss how to screen pediatric population for depression.
2. Identify most common treatment plans for pediatric depression.
3. Describe side effects of medications used to treat depression and how to counsel on them.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/06/01 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Embedded Medical Training & Pediatric Critical CareKCC Method Training Validation
Daniel Bruzzini, MD, BrigCol, USAF, MC, FS
C-STARS Director, Pediatric Intensive and Emergency Medicine
Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills Director, Pediatric Intensive and Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University Department of Surgery
Assistant Professor, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Hospitalist/Neonatologist
Objectives:
1. Apply the Supply, Equipment, Repair, Training Method to medical capacity building.
2. Apply the Knowledge, Confidence, and Competency Method to validate training efficacy.
3. Understand the role simulation can play in education and competency assessment.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/06/08 |
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Experiences in Single Incision Laparoscopy in Children
Mike Chen, MD
Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
Objectives:
1. Identify risks and benefits of single incision laparoscopy in children.
2. Define limitations in single incision laparoscopy.
3. Discuss the technical challenges in single incision laparoscopy.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/06/15 |
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Peer Review
Robert Cusick, MD
Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Understand the Peer Review Process at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
2. Describe the benefits of this process for the Medical Staff.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/06/22 |
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Home Remedies Used in Primary Care
Wendy Vetter, DO, HO IV
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Discuss home remedies that families use.
2. Evaluate literature pertaining to home remedies.
3. Discuss why we should be knowledgeable about home remedies.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/06/29 |
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CANCELLED
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| 2012/07/06 |
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Pediatric Malnutrition
Ruben E. Quiros, MD
Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Kristy Anderson, MS, RD, LMNT
Pediatric Clinical Dietitian, Gastroenterology
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Describe nutritional disorders in children.
2. Discuss strategies to improve malnutrition diagnosis and treatment in children.
3. Introduce and review literature to educate and improve nutritional status in children.
Presenters have disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/07/13 |
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Drowning Prevention
Edward J. Truemper, MD, MA
Pediatric Intensivist, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Describe the societal impact of submersion accidents.
2. Identify at risk populations and situations that lead to drowning.
3. Discuss the medical consequences of drowning.
4. Identify the drowning sequence.
5. Define measures that prevent submersion accidents and their effectiveness.
Dr. Truemper is on the board of the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation; however, no conflict of interest exists for this educational activity.
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| 2012/07/20 |
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“By the way…”: Caring for Sexually Active Teens
Amy LaCroix, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Director of Adolescent Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Describe current Pap testing guidelines for young adults.
2. Discuss contraceptive options for teen patients.
3. Identify current STI testing recommendations for sexually active patients.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity. |
| 2012/07/27 |
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Current Concepts in the Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation and Sport Related Concussions
Kody Moffat, MD, FAAP, FACSM
Children’s Physicians
Associate Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Define the purpose and goals of the pre-participation physical evaluation.
2. Review the recent advances/updates of the pre-participation physical evaluation.
3. Review recent advances in concussion management.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/08/03 |
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What’s So Normal About Saline? The past, present and future of IV fluids
Jonah Attebery, MD HO III
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Identify reasons for use of normal saline, including appropriate rates and volumes
2. Discuss current controversies on IVF usage as a maintenance fluid and for treatment of hypovolemia.
3. Describe future directions of research on IVF resuscitation.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/08/10 |
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Trauma Informed Care: The Scientific and Personal Impact
Mark Hald, PhD
Licensed Psychologist, Options in Psychology
Scottsbluff, NE
Objectives:
1. Define the fight flight freeze response in practical language.
2. Describe how toxic stress and trauma affects the fight flight freeze response.
3. Discuss how toxic stress and trauma impact child development systems.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/08/17 |
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Improving Health Outcomes Through Collaboration: The Plaza Partnership
Christopher M. Fischer, PhD
Assistant Professor of Health Promotion, UNMC
Objectives:
1. Describe the Plaza Partnership and current successes in forming collaborations for research.
2. Articulate the benefits of developing collaborative partnerships for meaningful research to address health outcomes.
3. Identify opportunities for involvement in collaborative research through the Plaza Partnership.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/08/24 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Advances and Controversies in the Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
H. Eugene Hoyme, MD
Chief Academic Officer and Senior Scientist, Sanford Health
President, Sanford Research
Professor of Pediatrics in Medical Genetics, Sanford School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Describe the current diagnostic methodology for diagnosis of FASD.
2. Identify the three cardinal facial characteristics of FASD.
3. Discuss the behavioral profile of alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/08/31 |
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Immunization Update 2012
Archana Chatterjee, MD, PhD
Associate Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs
Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Professor of Pediatrics
Creighton University School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Discuss newly licensed and recommended vaccines for 2012.
2. Review the current US childhood immunization schedule.
3. Describe vaccines in development.
Dr. Chatterjee is on the advisory board, speakers bureau and has received grant/research support from: GSK, MedImmune, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi Pasteur. She has received grant/research support from Pfizer. No conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/09/07 |
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Early Childhood Brain Development
Dipesh Navsaria, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Founder, Reach Out and Read Wisconsin
Objective:
1. Identify the interventions available for children under the age of five to improve the health and educational outcomes related to Early Childhood Brain Development.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/09/14 |
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The (R)evolution of Sickle Cell Care
James L. Harper, MD
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UNMC
Objectives:
1. Discuss prevention of long term complications of sickle cell.
2. Describe management pulmonary complications of sickle cell.
3. Recognize and treat the side effects of sickle cell treatment.
Disclosures: Dr. Harper is a member of the advisory board and speaker's bureau and has received grant/research support from NovoNordisk. NO conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/09/21 |
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Community Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Management
Luke Noronha, MD
Pediatric Critical Care & Pulmonology, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Meera Varman, MD
Pediatric Infectious Disease, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Discuss diagnostic testing guidelines for pediatric CAP in inpatient/outpatient settings.
2. Discuss treatment guidelines for pediatric CAP in inpatient/outpatient settings.
3. Learn recommendations for management of complications of pediatric CAP.
Dr. Noronha has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
Dr. Varman has received grant/research support from GSK, MedImmune, Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi-Pasteur, Hoffman-LaRoche, Novartis. No conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/09/28 |
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Annual Chartrand Memorial Lecture
Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccine Update
Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Health Research and Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Discuss the changing epidemiology of pertussis in the United States.
2. Provide appropriate pertussis vaccination for infants, children, adolescents and adults.
3. Develop local strategies for preventing pertussis infections and deaths.
Disclosures: Member of DMC for Pfizer. No conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/10/05 |
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CANCELLED
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| 2012/10/12 |
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Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatrics: Beyond Semmelweis
Ann-Christine Nyquist, MD, MSPH
Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control
Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Review the history of infection prevention and control from a pediatric perspective.
2. Examine current best practices for the prevention of infections in a pediatric setting.
3. Discuss current controversies and challenges in pediatric infection prevention and control.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/10/19 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Teaching Critical Thinking in the Clinical Setting: A Toolkit for Medical Educators
Amy E. Fleming, MD
Director of Medical Student Education, Department of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University
Objectives:
1. Discuss core concepts in critical thinking.
2. Apply strategies for teaching critical thinking in the clinical setting.
3. Develop a commitment sheet for teaching within their own practice.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/10/26 |
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Distinguished Lecture
What is New in Hypophosphatasia (And Why You Should Know About It)
Horacio Plotkin, MD, FAAP
Executive Medical Director, Metabolic Diseases
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Objectives:
1. Discuss clinical updates in hypophosphatasia.
2. Describe advances in diagnostic and treatment of the disease.
3. Discuss the role of the general pediatrician in detecting the disease.
Dr. Plotkin is an employee of Alexion Pharmaceuticals. No conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/11/02 |
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Preventing Pediatric In-Hospital, Non-ICU Arrests
Kelly Kadlec, MD
Pediatric Intensivist, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of prevention of non-ICU arrests.
2. Describe the scope of non-ICU arrests nationally and institutionally.
3. Compare Children’s scores to other institutions.
4. Discuss the purpose and goals of the Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) and Rapid Assessment Team.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
This video will NOT be available at a later time.
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| 2012/11/09 |
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The Changing Face of International Adoption
Edward M. Kolb, MD, FAAP
Medical Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital and Clinics
Objectives:
1. Identify trends in international adoption in 2012.
2. Discuss significant health concerns in international adoptees.
3. Outline issues for the future in international adoption medicine.
Disclosures: International Adoption Medical Consultants, owner and consultant. No conflict exists for this activity.
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| 2012/11/16 |
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Sleep Disorders in Children
Katie Vollmuth, MD HO III
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Describe the impact of poor sleep habits for infants and toddlers on later life.
2. Discuss strategies for resolving sleep disorders, including “cry it out.”
3. Discuss the impact of sleep disorders for other members of the family.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/11/23 |
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CANCELLED
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| 2012/11/30 |
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Neonatal Thrombocytopenia
Malachia Trout, MD HO IV
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Objectives:
1. Review differential diagnoses for neonatal thrombocytopenia and considerations for further work-up and evaluation.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology, including genetic aspects, of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT).
3. Review the management of antenatal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/12/07 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Talking with Patients and Families about Medical Error
Robert D. Truog, MD
Professor of Medical Ethics, Anesthesiology, & Pediatrics
Director of Clinical Ethics, Harvard Medical School
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston
Executive Director, Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice
Objectives:
1. Contrast the change in attitudes about disclosure of medical error over the past 10 years with the much slower evolution in actual practice, the so-called “disclosure gap.”
2. Provide evidence in favor of the view that improved disclosure will save money, as well as evidence that it may significantly increase costs.
3. Understand recommendations about the threshold for disclosing medical errors and appropriate use of the words “I’m sorry.”
Presenter has disclosed no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this educational activity.
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| 2012/12/14 |
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Distinguished Lecture
Addressing Asthma Disparities in High Risk Populations: Applications for the Broader Population
LeRoy M. Graham, MD, FCCP
Founder and Medical Director, Not One More Life, Inc.
Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates, PC
Morehouse School of Medicine
Objectives:
1. Describe asthma disparities in high risk populations.
2. Discuss possible cases of these disparities.
3. Deploy educational and clinical measures to address these disparities.
Dr. Graham is on the advisory board and speaker's bureau for Merck and Teva. Dr. Graham receives grant support from Novartis, Merck and Teva. No conflict of interest exists for this activity.
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| 2012/12/21 |
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CANCELLED
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| 2012/12/28 |
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CANCELLED
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