Preetha Krishnamoorthy
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC
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David Rothstein
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC
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Terry Sigman
Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC, Montreal, QC
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John Yaremko
Pediatrician, Montreal Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor, McGill University, Montreal, QC
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At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between exogenous and endocrine forms of obesity
- Have a basic approach to dyslipidemia and PCOS
- Recognize red flags for syndromic and monogenic forms of obesity
- Know when to refer to endocrinology!
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review thyroid anatomy and the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones.
- Learn to recognize, manage, and know when to refer cases of sick euthyroid.
- Review congenital hypothyroidism, central hypothyroidism, and neonatal Graves' disease. Recognize thyroid disorders in older children and adolescents.
- Discuss the approach to thyroid nodules as a primary care physician.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand timing and signs at onset of normal puberty
- Recognize signs of precocious puberty and know its differential diagnosis
- Know when to investigate and refer for delayed puberty
1. Understand when H.Pylori testing is indicated
2. Understand available testing techniques and current recommendations
3. Understand current treatment recommendations
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate the presentations of GER & GERD in the first 6 months of life from other clinical entities
- Understand the diagnostic work up of GERD in your practice
- Review the management of GER and GERD in your office practice
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the risk factors and pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome-associated liver disease (MASLD).
- Learn how to evaluate a child with elevated liver enzymes for MASLD.
- Have an approach to the short- and long-term management of pediatric patients with MASLD.
- Identify which patients with MASLD require further evaluation and referral.
Gold Sponsors
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Contact
Caroline Breton
Territory Business Manager
Tel:
514-415-9549
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Ms. Mylene Limoges
Specialty Territory Manager - GI/Allergy
Tel:
514-886-5698
