In this Lunchtime Pediatrics Session, Dr. Andrew Mower discusses the differential diagnosis for seizures and other neurological events, the elements in the patient history elements that help differentiate if the paroxysmal spell is or is not a seizure/neurological event, and the diagnostic work-up needed to guide management. 

Julia Amariti MS, RD, CSP, LDN, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian II, Education and Training, Clinical Lead at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware discusses the appropriate growth curve to assess a pediatric patient's growth, how to calculate estimated energy needs for a pediatric patient and the indications of use for infant and pediatric formulas

Andrea Sorbello, MSN, APRN, PNP-AC describes pharmacology principles in the Cardiac ICU setting. Participants will be able to review current recommendations and describe the mechanisms of cardiovascular drug therapy in pediatrics.

In this Lunchtime Pediatrics session, Dr. Reid Nichols discusses how to identify the most common congenital deformities in the lower extremities and the timing of referral to orthopedics or when to consider referral to genetics or other subspecialties

Chijioke Ikomi, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist in the Division of Weight Management, discusses trends in pediatric obesity and how to apply obesity preventative measures and treatment plans as needed.

Paul Enlow, PhD discusses motivational interviewing techniques to reduce vaccine hesitancy along with communication strategies that help patients make changes in their health behaviors.

This activity meets the SAMHSA/DEA expectations and can be used to fulfill the MATE Act requirement for prescribers. Dr. Terri Randall discusses current trends in teen drug use and evaluates the evidence for treatment of psychiatric disorders and co-morbid substance use disorders.

Tara Williams, MD discusses how to identify how disparities in breastfeeding contribute to ongoing disparities in maternal and child health outcomes and implement one change in their practice to effectively impact reducing disparities in breastfeeding.

Matthew Di Guglielmo, MD, PhD, and Brittany Foster, DO, discuss recommendations for the treatment and management of common GI complaints across age groups in the ambulatory setting.