More: PAS 2008: Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting

Highlights of PAS 2008: Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting CME/CE

May 2 - 6, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii

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This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the Pediatric Academic Societies.

Release Date: June 26, 2008; Valid for credit through June 26, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 0.5 nursing contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology)

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Review new research on identification and treatment of Kawasaki disease
  2. Review options for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pediatric patients
  3. Review results of a head injury major surveillance study
Authors and Disclosures

Amy L. Baxter, MD
Disclosure: Amy L. Baxter, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Mindy Hung
Disclosure: Mindy Hung has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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