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Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology Symposium – Diagnosing & Managing Childhood Endocrine Disorders. Part 3
Each module is individually accredited, and you must complete all mandatory requirements to receive your certificates. To proceed to the next module, return to this Learning Path using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page within the black border. Be sure to click on the program title and you'll return here.
Credits are reported to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties on a monthly basis. Please ensure that your Saudi Commission Classification ID is accurate in your profile and allow sufficient time for credits to appear in your Mustamir account.
DURATION
3 hr
PROFESSION
Specialist
# OF CREDITS
3
ACCREDITATION
SCFHS
EXPIRY DATE
2022-03-24
Each module is individually accredited, and you must complete all mandatory requirements to receive your certificates. To proceed to the next module, return to this Learning Path using the breadcrumbs at the top of the page within the black border. Be sure to click on the program title and you’ll return here.
Credits are reported to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties on a monthly basis. Please ensure that your Saudi Commission Classification ID is accurate in your profile and allow sufficient time for credits to appear in your Mustamir account.
Faculty
Dr. Mohammed Al Dubayee, MD, MHsC, CDE, Consultant Pediatric Endocrinology
Dr. Abdullah Al Herbish, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, Professor & Pediatric Endocrinologist
Dr. Ahmed Al Nahari, MD, Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology
Dr. Abdelhadi M Habeb, Chairman of Pediatrics, NGH, Madinah
Learning objectives
After reviewing the presentation, participants will be able to:
Video 1: Thyroid Nodules In Children
1. Recognize the importance of diagnosing the presence of thyroid nodules and treating the rare disease of Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).
2. Identify diagnostic information through the presentation of case studies.
3. Utilize evaluation and diagnostic skills to treat, manage and provide long-term follow-up.
Video 2: Overview of Dyslipidemia in Children
1. Identify dyslipidemia in children, causes, associated risk factors and treatment.
2. Recognize the current epidemic of childhood obesity and its role in associated diseases, including atherosclerosis.
3. Utilize a diagnostic approach to dyslipidemia and obesity in childhood by identifying comorbidities and family history.
Video 3: Screening and Follow Up for Congenital Hypothyroidism
1. Identify the clinical symptoms of Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) (e.g. course features, large tongue, dry skin, constipation, jaundice, umbilical hernia, goiter, bradycardia and developmental delay.)
2. Recognize the serious outcomes of undiagnosed Congenital hypothyroidism (CH).
3. Engage in utilizing internationally recommended guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of CH and to unify methods and treatment.
Video 4: Primary Hyperaldosteronism
1. Recognize the role of aldosterone in primary hyperaldosteronism.
2. Identify the clinical presentation, the importance of the physical examination and further investigation when required.
3. Engage available tests for confirming autonomous aldosterone secretion leading to treatment.
Video 5: Short Stature: Clinical Approach
1. Identify the physiology of growth as it relates to short stature.
2. Define what constitutes short stature and to how assess it in children.
3. Recognize the etiology and why some children are deemed to be short.
Accreditation
# of credits: 3 
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