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2019 AAP National Conference & ExhibitionThe AAP National Conference & Exhibition took place Oct. 25-29 in New Orleans.
Plenary speaker: Pediatricians can use their influence to promote a more equitable societyGail Christopher, D.N., N.D.,called on pediatricians to join her in the journey to reject the notion that somepeople are superior or inferior based on their physical characteristics.
Monday photo slideshowCheck out photos from the Friends of Children Fund Fun Run & Walk, plenaries, Exhibit Hall, ConnectionsCorner, and more.
Pediatrician turned congresswoman fighting for health care, gun safety, protection for immigrants"Kids don't get to vote but they are subject to every decision we make, and I'm so honored to go to bat for themevery day,"U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., FAAP, told the crowd.
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Plenary speaker: Rx for homelessness requires solutions grounded in equityQuality, stability, affordability and location are the four walls that support a healthy home foundation for children,according to Megan Sandel, M.D., M.P.H.
Effects of gamified media take toll on kidsJenny Radesky, M.D., FAAP, wants to demystify the digital environment in which kids and adults are constantlyimmersed.
Sunday photo slideshowCheck out photos from the James W. Bass Pediatric Bowl, Sunday plenaries and New Orleans Experience! atThe National World War II Museum.
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Justice Sotomayor: Ask people what makes them differentJustice Sotomayor fielded questions about her new book and her experiences with diabetes from her mentor,U.S. District Court Judge Martin L.C. Feldman of Louisiana, as well as from several local children.
Trust in Academy strengthens its voice against challengesAAP President Kyle E. Yasuda, M.D., FAAP, said the Academy confronted these challenges head on, buildingrelationships to advance child health.
Tough and tender approach helped keynoter rebuild trust in adults after fostercareAfter a lifetime of being let down, abandoned and raped while living in foster care, Josh Shipp learned it onlytakes one caring adult to turn things around.
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Saturday photo slideshowCheck out photos from the President's Welcome Reception, Peds 21, Community Cares, Kids' Camp andplenary talks.
Check out video previews of some of the top talks at the National ConferencePreview talks on gun safety, autism, teen behavior, sleep and negotiations.
Tips on navigating the conference without getting overwhelmedMembers of the National Conference Planning Group offer expert advice.
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Take in the sights and sounds of New OrleansBuild some time into your schedule during the AAP National Conference to take advantage of all the Big Easyhas to offer.
FRIDAY
Opioids crisis topic of Pediatrics for the 21st Century programExpert presentations will address neonatal abstinence syndrome, unintentional exposures, high-risk youths andpain management.
SATURDAY
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Take the guesswork out of ordering labs for infectious diseasesID specialist to provide guidance on ordering the correct test and interpreting the results.
Probiotics are big business, but do they deliver for patients?Experts to lay out evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of probiotics, as well as caveats to consider.
Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOSPolycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.
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Differentiate incidental from concerning findings on neuroimagingExperts will present cases, and attendees will use a response system to indicate what they think the correctdiagnosis and treatment options are.
Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs Video|StoryDevelopmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls get enough sleep.
What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety? Video|StorySession to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.
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Listen up: Excessive noise is a public health issueFind out what you can do to protect children's hearing.
What anesthesiologists want you to know about preoperative preparationInformation provided by general pediatricians can change the course of anesthetics.
SUNDAY
Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs Video|StoryDevelopmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls get enough sleep.
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Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOSPolycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.
Child psychiatrist to offer guidance on how to address emotional concerns inprimary careData suggest the rate of psychiatric diagnoses in young children is comparable to asthma.
How should you counsel pregnant, breastfeeding women on marijuana use?Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana.
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Plenary to focus on supporting moms, babies exposed to opioidsSpeaker to emphasize the importance of looking at the opioid crisis from a public health standpoint.
Learn how to deliver quality preventive care more efficientlyCo-chairs of the Bright Futures Steering Committee will explain how to use tools, forms and the PeriodicitySchedule to structure well-child visits.
Learn how to elucidate underlying cause of limp in childInfectious disease specialist, orthopedic surgeon team up to discuss evaluation and management of limpingchild.
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Expert to help navigate challenging adolescent behavior (video preview)Learn how to identify behavioral disorders and decide when patients require a referral to a mental healthprofessional.
Take first step to mitigate social risks that affect child healthPediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana. Learn how to address socialdeterminants of health using quality improvement approaches, community partnerships.
What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety? Video|StorySession to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.
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Look at life circumstances when ADHD medications stop workingDevelopmental behavioral pediatrician aims to help pediatricians become more confident in providing care topatients with ADHD.
Interactive session to focus on how and why to negotiate effectivelyVideo|StoryPractice techniques during an interactive session.
MONDAY
Child psychiatrist to offer guidance on how to address emotional concerns inprimary careData suggest the rate of psychiatric diagnoses in young children is comparable to asthma.
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How should you counsel pregnant, breastfeeding women on marijuana use?Pediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana.
Psychologist to discuss how chronic illness impacts siblings, what you candoSession aims to bring needs of siblings to the forefront.
Controversies in Pediatrics session to focus on Baby-Friendly HospitalInitiativeGet an update on the research behind the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
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Learn how to deliver quality preventive care more efficientlyCo-chairs of the Bright Futures Steering Committee will explain how to use tools, forms and the PeriodicitySchedule to structure well-child visits.
Look at life circumstances when ADHD medications stop workingDevelopmental behavioral pediatrician aims to help pediatricians become more confident in providing care topatients with ADHD.
Take first step to mitigate social risks that affect child healthPediatricians likely to be asked questions as more states legalize marijuana. Learn how to address socialdeterminants of health using quality improvement approaches, community partnerships.
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Environmental planner turned pediatrician to discuss children's health inwarming worldPlenary speaker to urge pediatricians to become climate activists.
Special diets may deprive children of essential nutrientsBoost your nutrition know-how during an interactive session.
Child abuse pediatrician to take mystery out of handling potential abusecasesSession to explore situations in which a child may disclose abuse and questions pediatricians should ask thechild.
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Which CBC abnormalities require urgent referral?Pediatric hematologist to discuss how to use CBC parameters to effectively interpret cytopenias.
Find out how you can join virtual mentoring program to improve autismcareVideo|StoryThe ECHO Autism program links primary care physicians with autism experts via videoconferencing.
Infectious disease expert to discuss diagnosis, treatment of acute flaccidmyelitisGet an update on research into this emerging condition and likely causes.
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How to set your patients on a path toward a lifetime of physical activityHelp patients hone abilities, confidence, desire to be physically active.
Fill in practice gaps during interactive sessionFaculty will present case scenarios based on content from PREP Self-Assessment.
Neonatologist, obstetrician to review updates to perinatal group B strepguidanceAAP, ACOG issued separate but aligned documents on care for these infants.
TUESDAY
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Special diets may deprive children of essential nutrientsBoost your nutrition know-how during an interactive session.
Which CBC abnormalities require urgent referral?Pediatric hematologist to discuss how to use CBC parameters to effectively interpret cytopenias.
Kinship caregivers face myriad challenges; how you can helpLearn about interventions and resources to help relatives who have taken on parental responsibilities.
How to set your patients on a path toward a lifetime of physical activity
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Help patients hone abilities, confidence, desire to be physically active.
Plenary speaker will explain how to fit advocacy into a busy scheduleFind out how you can advocate for children in as little as 5 minutes.
Psychiatrist to discuss youth suicide crisis, how to intervenePlenary to focus on pediatricians' role in identifying young people who are at risk and implementing evidence-based strategies.
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