Free Dinner Buffet 6:30 pm, Program begins 7:00 pm
Boston Sheraton Hotel
Republic Ballroom
39 Dalton St.,
Boston MA 02199
Sponsored by National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation
CME Accreditation provided by Children’s National Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education
Supported by an educational grant from Hyperion Therapeutics
Program Overview
Although considered rare, inborn errors of metabolism may affect as many as 1:3000 births. Expanded newborn screening virtually guarantees that most pediatricians will begin to see cases in their practices. Outcomes vary dramatically depending on early identification and appropriate treatment. Using didactic and interactive formats with case discussion, this symposium will provide practical information and tools for pediatricians, including identifying IEMs in the pediatric setting, newborn screening and diagnostic testing, evidence-based approaches to coordinating management of patients with urea cycle disorder, and managing intercurrent pediatric illness to maintain stability and avoid hyperammonemic crises.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize potentially life-threatening inborn errors of metabolism in the pediatric setting.
- Act swiftly—emergency intervention and further evaluation
- Newborn Screening and diagnostic testing
- Overview of urea cycle disorders for the office and emergency settings.
- Critical triggers for instability—diet, viruses, vaccines, medications
Continuing Education
Approved for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits provided by Children’s National Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Register Today! 4 Easy Ways to Register:
- Register Online
- Fax— Complete the form and fax to:(626)578-0823
- Mail—Complete the form and mail to:
National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation
75 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 - Phone—Call us at (626)578-0833
