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2009 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Washington, DCCONFERENCE DAILY, DAY 2 ISSUE: October 18, 2009From the Editor: Warm Up with NCE SessionsJoe Zenel, MDWelcome to NCE Day 2. The weather may not be great, but today's NCE sessions promise to make yourvisit to DC worthwhile. This morning, the plenary session continues the theme of honoring our PediatricHeroes, followed by presentations addressing optimal use of electronic health records, health care reform,federal advocacy and the ultimate goal — establishing universal access to care. These talks should inspireus all to continue our roles as Pediatric Heroes.If you are unsure which CME sessions to attend, today's ConvergeNCE offers CME highlights andsuggestions for complementing office practice, such as ways to perform safe office‐based surgery, toevaluate neck and shoulder injuries, to address vaccine concerns and to assure quality improvement (animportant aspect of maintenance of pediatrics board of certification).H1N1 infections are on the rise, and public reaction to antiviral measures is also increasing. An earlyMonday morning session will offer ways to manage antiviral therapy. "When Puberty is Too Early or TooLate" will answer that daily question at the office, "Is my child developing too early (or too late)?"For me, the session "Hiring Generation X and Y: What Do They Really Want?" covers several of my favoritetopics, learning how to work with newly trained pediatricians and how to understand differentgenerational values. Far out!Please remember the AAP Presidential Reception in the Exhibit Hall tonight. Come meet the AAPleadership, Pediatric Heroes and NCE faculty, and enjoy the complimentary food and drinks. And whileroaming around, grab the chance for even more CME and advocacy advice. Several NCE faculty will beavailable in the AAP Resource Center at the "Meet the Faculty" booth during exhibit hours and at thePresident's Reception Sunday evening, including former Assistant U.S. Surgeon General, Woodie Kessel,MD, MPH, FAAP, (on health care reform) and Carole Jenny, MD, MBA, FAAP (medical neglect/child abuse).Visit Dr Jenny for a free copy of the AAP CD‐ROM, "Preventing Sexual Violence: An Educational Toolkit forHealthcare Providers." This practical new video shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents aboutsexual violence prevention, and also includes clinical, community and practice management resources andpatient education materials.And if you appreciate today's events, take time to thank the exhibitors for helping to make the NCE thesuccess that it is.
2009 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Washington, DCCONFERENCE DAILY, DAY 3 ISSUE: October 19, 2009From the Editor: The NCE UmbrellaJoe Zenel, MDAt Pediatrics for the 21st Century, Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, spoke of the "Power of You." At the firstplenary, Alma Powell spoke of the "Power of We," in which we enable a world that lets us answer theMaasai greeting, "How are your children?" with "Our children are well."Today, Day 3 of the NCE, you (and we) are taking precious time away from generating RVUs, dictatingcharts (or keyboarding EHRs), teaching students and residents and writing grants to pursue your (and our)particular interests for making children well.The plenary offers a potpourri of clinical subjects that should keep your attention: obesity, the short gutsyndrome, the proper preparticipation physical examination, cutting‐edge magnetic resonance imagingand how the genetics revolution will affect primary care. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will give us hisview on bullying and violence, spurring us to create the aggression‐free environment.The workshops and seminars continue to return your investment of time. "Breastfeeding as GoodBusiness" and "Breastfeeding Support Skills" should make both adults and infants happy. "OfficeSedation" and "Office Preparedness for the Critically Ill Child" will discuss how best to treat children aboutto undergo painful procedures and children who suddenly arrive at your office in severe, life‐threateningdistress.A great question for third‐year medical students on the first day of their pediatric clerkships is, "What isthe most common bacterial infection in children?" (dental caries). The session "Oral Health" will exploreways to provide all children access to dental care. At the AAP Grand Rounds session, the speaker stressedthat syncope with exercise puts a child at risk for long QT syndrome. "Exercise Recommendations forChildren with Heart Disease" will cover what to do for these at‐risk children.Although it may not look as flashy as on the first day, be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall one last time. Ourexhibitors do provide a valuable service to all of us who take care of children. Besides, the plush carpetsare a pleasure for tired feet.One final note, kudos to the people who used ConvergeNCE as an umbrella. Our attendees … soinnovative, yet practical!
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