Track: Pediatric Hematology

Pediatric Hematology

This session explores the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of blood disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. It covers both common and rare hematologic conditions, with insights into innovations in therapy, genetic screening, and patient-centered care.

Anemia in Children:
Covers the causes, diagnosis, and management of iron deficiency, hemolytic, and chronic disease-related anemia. Emphasizes nutritional approaches, transfusion guidelines, and prevention strategies.

Hemoglobinopathies: Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease:
Focuses on genetic blood disorders affecting hemoglobin structure and function. Highlights screening programs, disease-modifying therapies, and supportive care.

Bleeding and Clotting Disorders:
Examines conditions like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and thrombophilia in children. Discusses diagnostic tests, factor replacement therapy, and long-term management.

Pediatric Blood Cancers:
Covers leukemias, lymphomas, and myelodysplastic syndromes in the pediatric population. Outlines treatment protocols, survivorship care, and psychosocial support.

Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes:
Reviews rare but serious conditions like aplastic anemia and Fanconi anemia. Includes diagnostic workup, genetic testing, and transplantation options.

Blood Transfusion Practices in Pediatrics:
Explores indications, risks, and best practices for transfusion therapy in children. Emphasizes patient safety, blood matching, and reducing transfusion dependence.

Advances in Gene Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation:
Highlights emerging curative approaches for inherited and acquired blood disorders. Covers clinical trial updates and long-term monitoring of outcomes.

Supportive Care and Chronic Disease Management:
Addresses pain management, infection prevention, and quality of life in children with chronic hematologic conditions. Promotes multidisciplinary care and patient-family education.