In the Spotlight
AAP Section on Breastfeeding Develops a Curriculum for Trainees and Program Directors
A free online resource, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, helps residents develop confidence and skills in breastfeeding care and includes: presentations on breastfeeding management, clinical cases and evaluation and tracking tools.
Breastfeeding Residency Curriculum for residents and program directors »32nd Annual Trainees Seminar on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Perinatal Pediatrics, with the support of a medical education grant from Abbott Nutrition, held its 32nd Annual Seminar at the Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico from May 30 - June 2, 2009.
Presentations, photos and more! »Feature Articles
Medical Progress: The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
This superb review by Hannah C. Kinney, MD and Bradley T. Thach, MD in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the major advances in our understanding of SIDS. Of great concern to neonatologists, it gives us a lesson in understanding key concepts in the control of breathing in infancy. We also recommend visiting the CDC's MMWR site for an update on PRAMS and smoking before, during and after pregnancy as we have a long way to go to improve pregnancy outcomes, including the risk for SIDS, in this regard.
Full text of article »Update on PRAMS from the CDC »
Understanding Intestinal Vulnerability to Perforation in the
Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant
Our feature article this month is a recent review by Phillip Gordon published in Pediatric Research (Pediatr Res 65:138-144, February 2009) that provides a thorough overview of the perinatal risk factors and pathobiology of spontaneous intestinal perforation in ELBW infants. An excellent introduction to this vexing clinical entity, this review article raises many areas ripe for future clinical and laboratory-based research.
Full text of article »in the news
State of the Art in Conventional Mechanical Ventilation
Despite a shift to noninvasive respiratory support, mechanical ventilation remains an essential tool in the care of critically ill neonates. This review examines the special challenges of ventilating the extremvely low birth weight infants that now constitute an increasing proportion of ventilated infants, attempts to provide a simple functional classification of ventilator modes, and addresses the key aspects of synchronized ventilation modes.
Review by Martin Keszler, MD »National Association of Neonatal Nurses Issues Statement
on Human Milk and Breastfeeding
Mother's milk and breastfeeding are important aspects of optimal care of newborns, especially those who are born preterm or with other serious conditions. The unique nutritional and immunological benefits of human milk make it an integral component of care of infants in the newborn intensive care unit. NANN has issued a statement strongly supporting human milk and breastfeeding.
View the NANN statement»ABP Certifying Examination - Registration Deadlines
The 2010 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Certifying Examination will be administered on Monday, March 22, 2010 by the American Board of Pediatrics. The registration deadlines are below:
- New Applicant (those not previously credentialed and accepted) Registration Deadline: 3:00pm on October 1, 2009.
- Late Registration for New Applicants: October 2, 2009 through 3:00pm (EST) on November 3, 2009.
- Re-registrant Registration Deadline: 3:00pm (EST) November 17, 2009.
- Late Registration for Re-registrants: 3:00pm (EST) December 15, 2009.
Applicants must ensure that they apply online at www.abp.org at least 48 hours before the deadline so that any technical difficulties can be addressed. No exceptions will be allowed for applicants who miss the applications deadline. Applicants are urged to review the requirements for certification found on the ABP Web site. Please refer to the ABP Web site for a change in policy on time-limit to achieve certification.
marshall klaus research trainee awardees named
In 2009, the Section's Research Committee, led by Ron Ariagno, MD, FAAP, awarded three Marshall Klaus Trainee Research Awards. This program of annual awards was established through an endowment from Johnson & Johnson.
Katherine Bennett, MD - University of Texas/Southwestern
"The role of ephrin B2 reverse signaling in lung morphogenesis."
Azadeh Farzin, MD - University of California/Los Angeles
"Role of amniotic fluid and vernix in intrauterine HIV transmission"
Erin Plosa, MD - Vanderbilt University
"Transcriptional regulation of FGF-10 expression by inflammatory signals."
Section on Perinatal Pediatrics
The Section on Perinatal Pediatrics is the home organization for specialists in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and also welcomes affiliate members working in related disciplines. At a membership of nearly 3,500, the Section is the largest specialty group of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Section's highest priority is to ensure optimal health and well-being of babies and mothers and this is accomplished through the Section's core activities in the realms of advocacy, education, outreach and support of clinicians and researchers.
Section committees and working groups focus on perinatal health from many viewpoints: advocacy, education, training, career development, guidelines and policy statements, and other publications. The Section values its collaborative relationship with the American Board of Pediatrics on issues relevant to certification and recertification. Finally, the Section honors leaders and records significant historical moments in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Trainees' Resources
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