2009 Conference Scientific Programme

The Scientific Programme of the "Excellence in Paediatrics" was comprised of a number of thematic streams that include:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Allergy - Immunology - Pulmonology
  • Neurology - Social and Environmental paediatrics
  • Endocrinology and Growth
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology and Urology
  • Dermatology
  • Adolescence Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Surgery and Transplantation
  • Haematology and Oncology
  • Rheumatology
  • Genetics
  • Neonatology

Specific topics per thematic were presented in a wide range of over 70 sessions that included lectures, round tables, debates, interactive case studies and meet-the-experts seminars. Additionally, a series of high quality workshops were offered for a hands on approach on specific topics.

 

Delegates of the "Excellence in Paediatrics" had the unique opportunity to attend the scientific meeting “Evidence Based Medicine and Child Nutrition”. Co-organised by the Cochrane Collaboration/Child Health Field and the European Paediatric Association (EPA/UNEPSA), this meeting focused on children nutrition and particularly the ongoing challenge to help health practitoners acquire the necessary skills to integrate evidence based medicine into their day to day practice.