Changing the Care for Pediatric Patients: Updates on Short Gut Syndrome, Juvenile Arthritis, and Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 362-L01
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Location:
W207 A, Level 2
PRESENTER(S):
Katherine Chessman
Elizabeth Farrington
Laura Hayn
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Elizabeth Farrington, Pediatric Clinical Specialist
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Determine the patient's subtype of arthritis based on their symptoms and develop a medication regimen for their subtype.
Develop a medication regimen based on the patient's diagnosis with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Develop an education program for patients receiving biologic therapies for JIA, Crohn's or UC, incorporating new evidence on the long-term effects of these treatments in children.
Discuss new strategies to slow the development of TPN-induced cholestasis and liver disease.
Evaluate new drug therapies for the treatment of short bowel syndrome and their role in the treatment of pediatric patients.