Day 1 :
- Movement Disorders, Child Neurology, Autonomic and Central Nervous System, Cerebral Palsy
Session Introduction
Mrs Amber Dawn Valentine Forston
University of Kentucky, United States
Title: Breastfeeding and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Biography:
Amber Valentine Forston is a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Kentucky with her MS in Communication Disorders. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT).
Abstract:
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive illegal or prescription drugs while in the mother’s womb.
The pregnant woman may be taking one or more of the following:
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines (diazepam, clonazepam)
Cocaine
Marijuana
Opiates/Narcotics (heroin, methadone, codeine)
These and other substances pass through the placenta to the baby during pregnancy. The baby becomes addicted along with the mother.
At birth, the baby is still dependent on the drug. Because the baby is no longer getting the drug after birth, symptoms of withdrawal may occur.
Ms Vukiwe Harawa
Malawi college of medicine, Malawi
Title: Implementation of a scalable tablet-based assessment tool to detect children at risk of developmental delay in Malawi
Biography:
Abstract:
A key obstacle in detecting mental health problems in young children in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) is the lack of scalable and standardized tools. Commonly used tools are proprietary, time-intensive, expensive, and require highly skilled professionals to administer. This ‘detection gap’ poses the biggest challenge to developing and implementing effective interventions in early childhood. In order to overcome this gap, we have developed a scalable mobile platform (known as Scalable Trans diagnostic Early Assessment of Mental health -STREAM- tool) to detect children at risk of developmental delays.
A key obstacle in detecting mental health problems in young children in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) is the lack of scalable and standardized tools. Commonly used tools are proprietary, time-intensive, expensive, and require highly skilled professionals to administer. This ‘detection gap’ poses the biggest challenge to developing and implementing effective interventions in early childhood. In order to overcome this gap, we have developed a scalable mobile platform (known as Scalable Trans diagnostic Early Assessment of Mental health -STREAM- tool) to detect children at risk of developmental delays.
Prof Ramachandran Muthiah
Morning star hospital, India
Title: Malignancy risk in neonatal Costello syndrome
Biography:
Ramachandran Muthiah, Consultant Physician & Cardiologist, Zion hospital, Azhagiamandapam and Morning star hospital, Marthandam, Kanyakumari District, India. Born on 10/5/1966.. Mother Swornam belongs to keezhkulam village and Father Muthiah belongs to Enayam thoppu and both were farmers. Published many papers in Cardiosource, American College of Cardiology Foundation, Case Reports in Clinical Medicine (SCIRP) and Journal of saudi heart assocoation.
Abstract:
Costello syndrome is a rare RASopathy resulting from germline mutations of the protooncogene HRAS. Many of these mutations affect SHP2, SOS1, RAS, RAF and MEK proteins It was discovered by Dr. Jack Costello, a New Zealand paediatrician in 1977. Dr. White says. Costello syndrome is now known to be one of a group of related disorders,, caused by abnormal functioning of the Rasâ€mitogenâ€activated protein kinase (RAS/MapK) pathway. Ras/MAPK pathway is an essential signaling pathway that controls cell proliferation, differentiation, survival and its dysregulation causes clinically overlapping genetic disorders, called as ‘Rasopathies’.In this pathway, Ras, a GTPase, transmits extracellular signaling from receptor tyrosine kinases to two serine/threonine kinases (Raf and MEK) and, finally, to the activation of MAPKs. Frequency of malignancy in mutation positive cases is 11%. In the Japanese and North American series, the commonest mutation was the G12S missense substitution
Dr.Ali Abbas Hashim Almusawi
University of Glasgow, Iraq
Title: Intracranial hemorrhages in pediatric age group in Babylon province
Biography:
Dr.Ali Abbas Hashim Almusawi is a Professor Consultant Neurosurgeon in Iraq. He is interesting in spinal surgery,spinal instrumentation,brain surgery,peripheral nerve surgery,minimally invasive neurosurgery,traumatic brain and spine surgery, congenital brain and spine surgery.
Abstract:
Intracranial bleeding is abnormal accumulation of blood inside the vault of cranium it may occur inside the brain parenchyma as intracerebral bleeding or covering the meningeal space. The aim of study to shed a light on the most common cause of mortality among pediatric patients with intracranial hemorrhage. Method: a cross-sectional study on 45 patients with intracranial hemorrhages age (1day - 1years) admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Babylon maternity and pediatric teaching hospital in a Babylon province during the period between (1st May 2018 - 1st May 2019), consisting of (29 male) and (16 female).
The prolongation in bleeding profile PT, PTT, birth trauma, and elevated TSB and associated congenital anomalies like CHD, Ddown syndrome are associated with increased risk of mortality in pediatric patients with intracranial hemorrhage.
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Biography:
Dr. Said El Deib is consultant pediatrics in yas clinic hospital in abu dhabi , backed by MRCPCH degree from the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health London - United kingdom as well as MD in Paediatrics from Ain Shams University in Egypt.and also ENS degree( Early nutrition specialist from ludwig maximilians universitat munchen – Germany Dr. Said is a clinical Researcher in Neonatal and Paediatric Nutrition with a PGPN diploma from Boston University . Dr. Said has published several studies in reputable international journals in neonatology and paediatric nutrition. He has also presented his findings in many international pediatric confernces and international events. He is an active Member Of ESPNIC European society of pediatric and neonatal intensive care.
Abstract:
The clinical signs and symptoms of shock in newborns and children are often more subtle compared to adults. Recurring, avoidable factors for optimal outcome include failure of health care workers to recognize shock at the time of presentation. Children are able to compensate a shock state for longer periods than adults resulting in a sudden, sometimes irreversible, cardiopulmonary collapse. Different forms of shock, their therapy, and frequent errors are depicted and illustrated with practical examples. Early recognition of shock in children is crucial for optimal outcome but is not always obvious. Clinical experience, gut feeling, and careful and repeated interpretation of the vital parameters are essential to recognize and effectively treat the various forms of shock.
Biography:
Dr Usha sanjeev dane have Practicing as diabetologist & physician at Utkarsh clinic.
Abstract:
Skin disorders are usually neglected and frequently undiagnosed among diabetic patients, diabeties mellitus is a common and debilitating disease that affects a variety of organs including the SKIN. About 30% to70% of patients with diabetes mellitus both type 1& type 2 will present with cutaneous complications of diabetes mellitus at some point during a lifetime.A variety of dermatologicaL manifestations have been linked with diabeties mellitus.