The Department of Pediatrics at Saint Barnabas Medical Center presents:

Prevention &Treatment of Kidney Disease in Children

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology & Transplantation Annual Symposium

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

5 to 7 PM; Islami Auditorium

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Livingston, N.J. 07039

Early recognition and treatment of renal disorders in children can delay progression and may even prevent the development of chronic renal failure, and minimize neurological and growth retardation. Recent technological breakthroughs and greater knowledge of pediatric kidney disease has led to improved care of infants and children with various nephropathies. This program has been specifically designed to provide an update to pediatricians, pediatric urologists and pediatric sub-specialists regarding renal disease from the neonatal period to late adolescence.

Agenda

5:00 to 5:20 PM Cocktails

5:20 PM Introduction

M. Isabel Roberti, M.D., Ph.D.

5:25 to 5:45 PM “Growth”: A Tall Order in Children with Kidney Disease.

Shefali Vyas, M.D.

5:45 to 6:05 PM MRSA infections in Immunocompromised Children.

Jeremias Murillo, M.D.

6:05 to 6:25 PM Neurological Dysfunction in Children Secondary to Renal Disease.

Lara Morse, M.D.

6:25 to 6:45 PM Risks and Consequences of and Unbalanced Renal Mass: From Extreme Prematurity to Obesity.

M. Isabel Roberti, M.D., Ph.D.

6:45 to 7:00 PM Closing/Program Evaluation

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1.  Recognize and manage failure to thrive due to various kidney diseases in children

2.  Early diagnose and treatment of MRSA infections in children at risk.

3.  Recognize and treat developmental problems in children with nephropathies.

4.  Confidently detect and monitor special groups of children at higher risk for renal complications.

(MSNJ Logo) Saint Barnabas Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to sponsor continuing education for physicians.

1.6 contact hours are provided by the Department of Nursing Education of Saint Barnabas Medical Center, approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey State Nurses’ Association. Accreditation (ANCC) refers to recognition of continuing nursing education activities only and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Division of Pediatric Nephrology & Transplantation

Maria Isabel Roberti, M.D, Ph.D., Director, Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation, Saint Barnabas Health Care System

Associate Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NYC

Shefali Vyas, M.D., Associate Director of Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation, Saint Barnabas Health Care System

Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NYC

Guest Faculty

Jeremias Murillo, M.D., Hospital Epidemiologist, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of New Jersey; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lara Morse M. D., Pediatric Neurologist, Program Director, Pediatric Developmental Center

Saint Barnabas Medical Center, NJ

This program is made possible through educational grants from Genentech; Roche; Amgen, Meddimune, Astellas Pharma Inc.

For directions, please visit www.saintbarnabas.com

Registration Information

Prevention & Treatment of Kidney Disease in Children

This Symposium is presented free of charge, but registration is requested by October 9, 2007.

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Pediatric Administration, Renee Yearty

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

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Registration is requested by October 9, 2007