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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To register or for more information, please contact:
Pediatric Administration, Renee Yearty
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Fax Number: (973) 322-5504
Phone Number: (973) 322-5690
e-mail: ryearty@sbhcs.com
Registration is requested by October 9, 2007