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Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized & precision medicine (PPM). PPM as being the Grand Challenge to forecast, to predict and to prevent is rooted in a big and a new science generated by [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Objectives: To measure the prevalence of viral infections, length of stay (LOS), and outcome in children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) during the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic in a MERS-CoV endemic country. Methods: A retrospective chart review [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title: From expert consensus to clinical practice of mNGS in severe pediatric infections
1. The background of the formation of the Chinese expert consensus on the application of metagenomic high-throughput sequencing technology in pathogen detection of infectious diseases 2. Interpretation of the content of expert consensus 3. Experience Sharing on the interpre [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life are crucial for the growth, development, and survival of new-borns. Early breastfeeding significantly reduces infection-related infant morbidity and mortality and is on [....] » Read More
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Title: Sex-related differences in the processing and experience of pain at the beginning of life
Background: This study explores sex differences in neonatal pain perception, an area that remains relatively understudied despite well-documented disparities in adult pain experiences. The research aims to identify sex-related patterns in neonatal pain responses using both behavi [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Prevalence of Mental Health issues in Adolescents in South India
Mental health is a priority as much as physical health. Since the pandemic, mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, self harm, OCD etc are being more prevalent. More awareness is needed for breaking the stigma of mental health especially in countries like India. Survey [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
As a foster parent to 98 children, over two decades as a pharmaceutical executive and a certified doula, my lived experience has offered a front-line perspective on the critical intersection of social pediatrics and child health. This presentation will explore how integrative, co [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Beyond words: The role of alternative communication in hearing the voice of the child in paediatrics
Background: The right of children to express their views in all matters affecting them is enshrined in Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). However, the ‘voice of the child’ extends beyond spoken language. Clinical discussions often [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Trauma informed care for childhood maltreatment and child abuse
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a widespread and intolerable issue with far-reaching consequences. The impact of CSA often extends beyond the child, significantly affecting non-offending parents (NOPs), who may experience vicarious trauma following their child’s disclosure. Des [....] » Read More
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Background: Children with medical complexity (CMC) who require mechanical ventilation often experience multiple physical and psychological symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life (QoL). The literature suggests that enhancing parental self-efficacy in managin [....] » Read More
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Introduction: Bilateral Pulmonary Sequestration (PS) is an exceptionally uncommon variant, characterized by non-functioning lung tissue supplied by systemic arteries on both sides, Hybrid lesions combining PS and Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) represent a complex [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Introduction: DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) is a moderately uncommon disease among children, which affects the activities of daily living. It is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness which typically diagnosed in early childhood. [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: The value of play is increasingly recognised, by researchers, for adults as well as children, as the evidence of its relationship with intellectual achievement and emotional well-being keeps increasing. Even-though a lot of studies have found the positive effects of p [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Venipuncture frequently causes significant fear and anxiety in children. While distraction techniques are effective, the combined effect of arm concealment and distraction remains largely unexplored. This Randomized Control Trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effectivene [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Congenital chylothorax. Lessons from reported cases
Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle—lymphatic fluid rich in triglycerides—in the pleural cavity. This results in pleural effusion. Congenital chylothorax (CC) is the most common cause of neonatal pleural effusions. It occurs in approximately 1 in 25,000 live birt [....] » Read More
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Title: A respiratory servo-control system for chest radiography
Background: In the field of diagnostic radiology, the gold standard for chest imaging requires the patient to perform a controlled deep inspiration followed by a momentary breath-hold. This manoeuvre ensures maximum lung expansion and minimizes motion blur. However, this routine [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
The accurate quantification of total energy expenditure (TEE) under free-living conditions remains central to understanding human metabolism, physical activity, and energy balance. The doubly-labelled water (DLW) technique, recognized as the global criterion for measuring free-li [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Buccal Space Implantation of a Toothbrush Following Traumatic Fall: A Case Report
Impalement injuries to the oral cavity are common in preschool-aged children due to their tendency to fall while holding objects in their mouths. A variety of items, including pencils, straws, cylindrical toys, chopsticks, spoons, forks, and toothbrushes, can lead to such injurie [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Early diagnosis and accurate risk assessment are critical determinants of survival and long-term health outcomes in neonatal and pediatric care. However, clinical decision-making is often challenged by limited time, high patient variability, and incomplete data. This study presen [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Ideas drive social innovation, but unjust mindsets hurt babies; social and physical pain fire along the same neural circuits. Bias facing young babies born with congenital or other early medical conditions puts them at risk of less optimal cognitive functioning. Early vulnerabili [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Child health outcomes are shaped not only by biological and medical factors, but also by social, emotional, educational, and environmental conditions. Children experiencing psychosocial stressors often encounter fragmented systems of care that delay prevention [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: High-Risk Is Routine: SGA, prematurity, and disadvantage in regional newborn care
Regional neonatal care units are increasingly assuming responsibility for managing complex neonatal risks that extend beyond simple measures such as gestational age and birth weight. Drawing on data from a high-risk infant study conducted in regional Australia, along with an anal [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Relevance: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a widespread chronic, genetically determined, multifactorial dermatosis in children, the main factors of which are considered to be dysfunction of the skin barrier, changes in immune responses, as well as disruption of the skin microbiome and, [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
The development of early childhood intervention (ECI) for families with young children with developmental delays, disabilities and at risk in Ukraine has a long history. This story began in the early 2000s, but gained special dynamics from 2008-2009, thanks to partnerships with i [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
The development of early childhood intervention (ECI) for families with young children with developmental delays, disabilities and at risk in Ukraine has a long history. This story began in the early 2000s, but gained special dynamics from 2008-2009, thanks to partnerships with i [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Rising prevalence of Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI) in a neonatal unit: concern or coincidence?
Background: Hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (HH), the hallmark of congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), is the most common cause of persistent hypoketotic hypoglycaemia in neonates and infants and carries a high risk of permanent brain injury if not promptly treated. Early diagn [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Follow-up of high-risk newborn infants
High-risk newborns—such as preterm infants, those with very low birth weight, and those requiring intensive neonatal care—are at increased risk for various health complications. Advances in neonatal medicine have improved survival, but these infants remain vulnerable [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Budd–chiari syndrome as an extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis in a child
Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with well-recognized extraintestinal manifestations. Budd–Chiari Syndrome (BCS), caused by hepatic venous outflow obstruction, is an exceptionally rare hepatic complication of pediatric UC and may r [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Objective: To investigate the value of Multidetector CT scan, 3-D and virtual bronchoscopy in tracheobronchial pathologies in pediatric patients. Study Design: Descriptive Prospective study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Radiology Nishtar Medical College an [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Tripeptidyl peptidase II (TPPII) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency caused by mutations in the TPP2 gene. It is characterized by immune dysregulation, recurrent infections, autoimmunity, developmental delay, and very early-onset gastroin [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: AMPARO: Technology with care actions for children up to one year of age after maternal death
The AMPARO technology was developed with the objective of systematizing and monitoring the care of children under one year of age whose mothers died during childbirth or the postpartum period. This population is in a situation of vulnerability, as maternal absence compromises acc [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDD) being highly prevalent in the Middle East, the primary objective was to estimate the incidence of neonatal jaundice among G6PD-deficient neonates and to explore its association with various risk factors. This retrospective c [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Child development leading to the pursuit of virtues and the avoidance of vices
Optimizing the social, emotional, moral and cognitive development of children will support prosocial behavior and peaceful societies. To accomplish these goals, efforts need to start from birth with authoritative parenting to achieve secure attuned attachment between caregiver an [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Pediatric emergency airways: Crib to college
Pediatric airway emergencies remain among the most anxiety-provoking and technically challenging scenarios encountered by prehospital providers. While infrequent, these high-stakes situations demand a deep understanding of both anatomical and physiological considerations unique t [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Calorie content of breast milk: Response to a weekly nutritional strategy for breastfeeding mothers
Introduction: The nutrition of lactating women is crucial for the health of both mother and infant. Lactating women should meet increased nutritional requirements, since during lactation, the needs for almost all nutrients increase due to breast milk production. Regarding calori [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA) is considered one of the rarest subepidermal bullous diseases in Western Europe, with an estimated annual incidence ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 cases per million people. The condition arises due to autoantibodies targeting collagen type VII, an i [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Management of Pediatric Primary Care: Case Study of Switzerland
Need-based quality health care is right of every new born. It is imperative to ensure that babies, during the first days after birth, are protected from injury and infection. They should (a) breathe normally, (b) be warm, and (c) be fed properly. It is in view of these consi [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Significance of Social Pediatrics in Health Care System
The term “social paediatrics” is a comprehensive and holistic approach that is connected with child health. This conceptual framework places increased emphasis upon that focuses on the physical and mental health of infants and children within the context of their [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the axial skeleton, often leading to pain, stiffness, and potential spinal fusion. Although more prevalent in young adults, juvenile onset AS is rare and presents unique challenges in [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: While the global focus during the COVID-19 pandemic was directed at SARS-CoV-2 containment, collateral effects on other infectious diseases—particularly in children—have been underreported. In the pediatric population, lockdowns, school closures, and socia [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: The Health Sciences Simulation Center (CeSiCS) of the University Center for Health Sciences (CUCS), University of Guadalajara, was established with the goal of enhancing experiential learning across health-related degree programs. This initiative emerged as a res [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Neonatal hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with a pathogenic KCNJ11 variant – A case report
Introduction: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in neonates. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential to prevent neurological damage. Mutations in genes regulating insulin secretion, especially KCNJ11, are frequently implic [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Neuromodulation of Scalp Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a series of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social disorders, rigid behaviors and narrow interests.The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the prevalence of ASD has been increasing over the past 50 year [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: ADHD, ASD, and neurodiversity – Is it time to move on?
In this address Dr Fry, Consultant Integrative Child Psychiatrist and ex-GP will discuss his journey to questioning the continued utility of the diagnoses “ADHD, ASD and Neurodiversity” and look at other ways of thinking about those presentations, which appear to be m [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Pandora’s Box opened early: Non-communicable disease risk among college youth
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly being identified in adolescents and young adults globally, driven by lifestyle transitions, unhealthy dietary patterns, physical inactivity, psychosocial stress, and sleep disruption. Early adulthood represents a criti [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Bite anomalies related to headache, vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss and orthopedic cases
A five-year follow-up of temporomandibular joint clicking in children aged 5 to 10 years found that approximately 4% of the children had persistent clicking. It has been reported that this clicking occurs due to the occlusal discrepancy between habitual occlusal position and musc [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Rare pediatric neurological disorders often manifest with subtle motor and developmental signs that may be overlooked in early stages. The prevalence of rare diseases (RDs) in Saudi Arabia is considered high compared to other parts of the world due to the high fr [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) is a rare X-linked disorder of sex development caused by variants in the androgen receptor (AR) gene, resulting in partial or complete resistance to androgens in individuals with a 46, XY karyotype. Clinically, AIS presents along a spectrum r [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children from an early age. ADHD is a journey that is experienced for the young person as well as for the clinician treating the condition. Treatment of ADHD is one of the most evidenced based conditio [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Promoting positive parenting
This presentation is intended for those professionals who help parents develop their positive parenting skills. There is strong evidence that improvement in positive parenting, rather than reductions in harsh or negative parenting, is the key factor mediating change in c [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Promoting positive parenting
This presentation is intended for those professionals who help parents develop their positive parenting skills. There is strong evidence that improvement in positive parenting, rather than reductions in harsh or negative parenting, is the key factor mediating change in [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Promoting positive parenting
This presentation is intended for those professionals who help parents develop their positive parenting skills. There is strong evidence that improvement in positive parenting, rather than reductions in harsh or negative parenting, is the key factor mediating change in c [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Childhood obesity has emerged as a global public health issue of great importance.It impacts people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, regardless of their age, gender, or race. For prevention and management methods to be effective, it is crucial to comprehend the food [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Women face violence, exploitation, unequal pay, and discrimination. Gender equality is a basic human right and key to a peaceful, prosperous, and a sustainable world. Persistent inequality deepens women’s poverty, hindering social progress." It is educ [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Exclusive enteral nutrition in pediatric crohn’s disease
Switching Off Inflammation with Diet – Outcomes of Nutritional Therapy in Paediatric Crohn’s Disease Background: Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder that significantly affects growth, nutritional status, and quality of life in c [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis, particularly in preterm infants. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains poses significant challenges for NICU infection control and clinical management. In December 2024–January 2025, [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Neurodevelopmental milestones in neuromuscular diseases
Neuromuscular diseases are part of a complex group of diseases that can have one of four locations: the motor neuron, muscle, neuromuscular junction, and peripheral nerve. They can have a hereditary etiology or be acquired. Among the most important neuromuscular diseases to be aw [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Management of ingrown toenail
Ingrown toenail is a common podiatric condition characterized by the penetration of the nail edge into the adjacent periungual soft tissue, most frequently affecting the great toe. It typically presents with pain, erythema, edema, and, in advanced cases, infection. Although it ca [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Eggs are functional foods that containing nutritional additives that is promoted as being beneficial to health and able to prevent or reduce infectious diseases that result in mortality and morbidity of mother and children during pre- and post-natal. Prominent among animal protei [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Kawasaki disease Masquerading as Suppurative BCG Lymphadenitis
Background: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute medium-vessel vasculitis of childhood that frequently mimics infectious illnesses. Reactivation of the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination site is a recognized complication of Kawasaki disease. We present a case of [....] » Read More
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