ABU DHABI, There are 1,500 delegates, experts, and specialists from the UAE, GCC, Europe, and the United States participating at the 16th edition of the SEHA International Pediatric Health Conference, which begins in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
The three-day hybrid conference is organsied by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, at Abu Dhabi’s Conrad Etihad Towers.
The conference focuses on general pediatrics, rheumatology, endocrinology, genetics and metabolism, gastroenterology, pulmonology, hematology, oncology, infections, cardiology, neurology, allergies, immunology, nephrology, pediatric emergencies, psychiatry, adolescent care, radiology, and surgical specialties.
Six of the most important pediatric hospitals in the USA, namely the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Boston Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus in Ohio, and the University of Chicago, are sponsoring the conference, which aims to facilitate discussions around the latest developments in pediatric care and medical research relevant to pediatric diseases.
Dr. Anwar Sallam, Group Chief Medical Officer at SEHA, said, “Now in its 16th year, this conference is an important opportunity for practicing pediatricians and other healthcare workers from around the world to learn the latest updates in pediatric therapeutic development.
“By providing specialist pediatricians and childcare professionals with the latest evidence and the best practices for treating health problems in children, we can collectively achieve excellence in pediatric care and elevate global standards across primary and acute pediatric care,” he added.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Director Emeritus of the Pediatric Pain Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, is delivering a compelling session regarding the use of virtual reality (VR) to reduce or minimise the need for anesthesia/pain medication for children having procedures.
Speaking further about the conference, Dr. Jamal Al Jubeh, Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Medical Affairs at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, one of SEHA’s facilities, said, “This conference is one of the most renowned pediatric conferences on the regional and international healthcare calendar and further shows the excellence of our doctors right here in the UAE.”
The conference is hosting several scientific workshops presented by international experts and specialists, which cover a wide range of pediatric subspecialties and original research and quality improvement projects, in addition to numerous presentations, poster presentations, international exhibitions, interactive sessions.
Additionally, the conference encompasses topics such as obesity in children and adolescents and its recent developments; diagnosing cases of brain death and how to deal with these cases; emergency cases, especially poisoning cases, metabolic patients, and conditions caused by acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic and recurrent coughing, gastrointestinal discomfort, and chronic adolescent fatigue.
Source: Emirates News Agency