Pre-Conference Workshops – 25th January 2024
| Time | 04.30 PM to 07.30 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Al Noor 1 | Al Noor 2 |
| 4.30 PM – 5.15 PM | Ventilation in Newborn: Clinical Scenarios Dr. Ahmad Dana (AQWCH) | Diagnosis & Management of Short stature in children: Clinical Scenarios Dr. Nandu Thalange (Al Jalila H.) |
| 5.15 PM – 6.00 PM | Difficult Pediatric Asthma: When to step up treatment and when to explore? Dr. Sufian Ghdifan (UHS) | Cardiac disorders in Newborn: Clinical Scenarios Dr. Mahmoud Alsoufi (Al Jalila H.) |
| 6.00 PM – 6.45 PM | Common GIUT Problems in Pediatric Practice: Clinical Scenarios Dr. Mohamad Miqdady (SKMC) | Approach to child with abnormal movements: Clinical Scenarios Dr. Mohammed Mekki (UHS) |
| 6.45 PM – 7.30 PM | Monitoring of blood glucose in diabetes: Methods, benefits, clinical Scenarios Dr. Naguib Abdel Reheim Mrs. Tojan Adel Mahmoud Hassan | Common dermatological disorders in Pediatrics; Clinical Scenarios. Dr. Muawia Aloliwi (SGH) |
| Closing Remarks 07.30 PM | ||
Day 1: Friday 26th January 2024
- 8.00 AM to 8.40 AM : Registration
- 8.40 AM to 8.50 AM : Welcome speech: Prof. Hakam Yaseen
1st Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Rafia Owera | Dr. Sohrab N. Tomaraei
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:50 AM – 09:15 AM | Updated Childhood Asma Guidelines | Prof. Simon Dawn, USA |
| 09:15 AM – 09:40 AM | Ear anomalies: strategies for early management including non-surgical modalities | Dr. Derek Mendonca (Al Jalila H.) |
| 09:40 AM – 10:05 AM | Childhood Obesity: Update on clinical approach and management | Dr. Naguib Abdel Reheim (UHS) |
| 10:05 AM – 10:13 AM | Carbonyl iron, immunity and infection: overview | Prof. Walid Abu Hammour (Al Jalila H.) |
| 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | Coffee Break |
2nd Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Mona Khalaf | Dr. Zahreddin Abusala
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:50 – 11:15 | Optimization of surfactant therapy for preterm and Term babies | Prof. Daniele De Luca (France) |
| 11:15 – 11:40 | Does Blood transfusion Increase the Risk ofNEC? | Prof. Hakam Yaseen (UHS) |
| 11:40 AM – 12:05 AM | Clinical Guidelines for Management of the Late Preterm Infant | Prof. Lucky Jain (USA) |
| 12:05 AM – 12:30 AM | Prevenar 13 legacy and Impact | Dr. Manaf Shaker Kadori |
| 12:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 12:45 PM – 02:30 PM | Friday Prayer and Lunch break |
3rd Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Hanan Sharif | Dr. Wafaa Faysal
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 02.30 PM – 02.55 PM | Ophthalmology clinical scenarios in pediatric patients | Dr. Darakhshanda Khurram (Moorfield H.) |
| 02.55 PM – 03.20 PM | Update on Clostrodioides Difficile infection in pediatric group: Should we treat or not? | Dr. Dalia Belsha (American H.) |
| 03.20 PM – 03.45 PM | Chronic/Prolonged Cough: Clinical Approach and Management | Prof. Simon Dawn, USA |
| 03.45 PM – 03.55 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 03.55 PM – 04.05 PM | Coffee Break |
4th Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman | Dr. Mahmoud El Halik
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 04.05 PM – 04.30 PM | What is new in Neonatal pulmonary Hypertension? | Dr. Junaid Khan, (Sh Shakhboot H.) |
| 04.30 PM – 04.55 PM | Early and post discharge nutrition for VLBW infants | Dr. Hesham Tawakol (Al Corniche H.) |
| 04.55 PM – 05.20 PM | Update on Lung protection in preterm infants | Prof. Daniele De Luca (France) |
| 05.20 PM – 06.30 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 06.30 PM | Sponsor Appreciation & Closing Remarks |
Day 2: Saturday 27th January 2024
- 8.00 AM to 8.40 AM : Registration
- 8.40 AM to 8.50 AM : Welcome Speech: Prof. Hakam Yaseen
5th Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Monika Kaushal | Dr. Amna Al Zaabi
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8.50 AM – 9.15 AM | Management of Congenital Anomalies of the Lung | Prof. Lucky Jain, (USA) |
| 9.15 AM – 9.40 AM | Genetic therapy for Neonatal diseases, is it ready for prime time? | Dr. Aiman Rahmani (Tawam H.) |
| 9.40 AM – 10.05 AM | Apnea and Intermittent Hypoxia: Problem or Nuisance? | Prof. Eric C. Eichenwald, (USA) |
| 10.05 AM – 10.30 AM | Symposium (25 Minutes) | |
| 10.30 AM – 10.40 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 10.40 AM – 10.50 AM | Coffee Break |
6th Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Olfat AL Zaabi | Dr. Yousef Basma
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10.50 AM – 11.15 AM | Advances in the management of food allergy | Prof. Adam Fox, (UK) |
| 11.15 AM – 11.40 AM | Update on Pediatric dermatology emergencies? | Dr. Shaden Abdelhadi (SKMC, Abu Dhabi) |
| 11.40 AM – 12.05 AM | Septic shock in PICU : clinical approach and management update | Dr. AnasAlwogud Ahmed (AQWCH) |
| 12.05 AM – 12.30 AM | RSV Burden & The new direction in RSV / Symposium Sanof | Dr. Mohammed Yasir Al-Hindi (KSA) |
| 12.30 AM – 12.40 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 12.40 AM – 01.00 PM | Genpharma Symposium: AADC Deficiency: a treatable cerebral palsy mimicker | Dr. Mohamed Babiker |
| 01.00 PM – 02.00 PM | Prayer and Coffee Break |
7th Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Anwar Khan | Dr. Isam Saad
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 02.00 PM – 02.25 PM | Neonatal and post-Neonatal management of SGA Infants | Dr. Fares Chedid (Kanad H.) |
| 02.25 PM – 02.55 PM | Quality improvement and Safety in NICU, how it can make the difference? | Dr. Khaled El Atawi (Latifa H.) |
| 02.55 PM – 03.25 PM | Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux in the preterm infant: Fantasy or Real? | Prof. Eric C. Eichenwald (USA) |
| 03.25 PM – 03.30 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 03.30 PM – 03.40 PM | Coffee Break |
8th Session
Chairpersons: Dr. Mamdouh Swilem | Dr. Sherif Mosaad
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 03.40 PM – 04.05 PM | Childhood Rickets: Update on clinical approach & Management | Prof. Zulf Mughal (UK) |
| 04.05 PM – 04.30 PM | When a `seizure` is not a seizure: cases illustration | Dr. Mohamed Babiker (Al Jalila H.) |
| 04.30 PM – 04.55 PM | Reducing the risk of fatal/serious food allergic reactions | Prof. Adam Fox (UK) |
| 04.55 PM – 05.00 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 05.00 PM | Closing Remarks |