Track: Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric rheumatology is a field of medicine with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in children and adolescents. This session offers a comprehensive analysis of intricate rheumatic conditions affecting children, emphasizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment strategies. Designed for pediatric rheumatologists and researchers, it encompasses the latest developments in pediatric vasculitis, autoinflammatory syndromes, and dermatomyositis while showcasing advancements in imaging technologies and addressing the complexities of transitioning from pediatric to adult rheumatology care.
Pediatric Vasculitis:
This segment covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of vasculitis syndromes in children, including systemic vasculitides and their impact on multi-organ systems.
Autoinflammatory Syndromes:
Focuses on the classification, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities for autoinflammatory disorders, such as familial Mediterranean fever and cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes, highlighting their distinct clinical presentations.
Pediatric Dermatomyositis:
Examines the clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies for dermatomyositis in children, with an emphasis on managing skin and muscle manifestations.
Innovations in Imaging for Pediatric Rheumatology:
Discusses advancements in imaging techniques, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, used to evaluate musculoskeletal involvement and monitor disease progression in pediatric rheumatologic conditions.
Transition of Care from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology:
Explores best practices for transitioning patients from pediatric to Adult rheumatology care, including strategies for managing ongoing care and addressing the challenges associated with this transition.
Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases:
Addresses the psychological and social impact of chronic rheumatic diseases on children and their families, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care that includes psychological support and social interventions.
Scientific Highlights
- Advances in Neonatal Care
- Adolescent Medicine
- Childhood Nutrition and Obesity
- Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics
- Genetics and Genomic Medicine in Pediatrics
- Global Child Health
- Innovations in Pediatric Health Care
- Mental Health in Children
- Neonatal hearing disorders
- Neonatal Medication safety
- Oral Health in Children
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pediatric Pain Management and Palliative Care
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Recent Technology and Child Health