2019 AAP National Conference & Exhibition

The AAP National Conference & Exhibition is taking place Oct. 25-29 in New Orleans.

FRIDAY

Opioids crisis topic of Pediatrics for the 21st Century program
Expert presentations will address neonatal abstinence syndrome, unintentional exposures, high-risk youths and pain management.

SATURDAY

Take the guesswork out of ordering labs for infectious diseases
ID specialist to provide guidance on ordering the correct test and interpreting the results.

Probiotics are big business, but do they deliver for patients?
Experts to lay out evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of probiotics, as well as caveats to consider.

Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.

Differentiate incidental from concerning findings on neuroimaging
Experts will present cases, and attendees will use a response system to indicate what they think the correct diagnosis and treatment options are.

Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs
Developmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls get enough sleep.

What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety?
Session to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.

Listen up: Excessive noise is a public health issue
Find out what you can do to protect children’s hearing.

What anesthesiologists want you to know about preoperative preparation
Information provided by general pediatricians can change the course of anesthetics.

SUNDAY

Learn strategies to help teens get some Zs
Developmental behavioral pediatrician to discuss how to help overscheduled night owls get enough sleep.

Endocrinologist to discuss diagnosis, management of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women.

What will it take to spark your interest in firearm safety?
Session to outline four ways you can protect children from gun violence.