Adis International, Auckland, New Zealand –  Pediatric Drugs takes the guesswork out of using drugs in children, providing you with essential information on a patient group for whom knowledge of drug efficacy, dosage and tolerability is of vital importance. Articles cover the therapeutic use and clinical pharmacology of drugs in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric Drugs is Indexing in: MEDLINE, Index Medicus, and EMBASE/Excerpta Medica. Free sample copies, subscription rates and information for authors is available at www.adis.com

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD –  AHRQ, a part of the U.S. Public Health Service, is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to essential services. AHRQ sponsors and conducts research that provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, can access.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL – The Academy, an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists, publishes professional and patient educational materials. Ask about Visual Red Book on CD-ROM - 2001 Update, Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies, Evidence Based Pediatrics and Child Health, and various CME opportunities.

Anew Inc., Debary, FL –  We sell a product that we developed for the medical field 13 years ago. Our product fills a need medical professionals have. Dry, cracking cuticles and problem nails from continuous hand scrubbing, alcohol use, and powder found in protective gloves. We do not do manicures, we demonstrate our product on one nail.

Animas Corporation, Frazer, PA –  Animas's state-of-the-art insulin pump and ezSet infusion system provides the highest level of safety, performance and convenience. Our extensive customized education program and ezManager software is designed to help our patients successfully manage their diabetes. A long-term implantable glucose sensor with no percutaneous wires is under development.

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC), Washington, DC –  The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) will provide information about their Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU). This network of thirteen clinics (located in the United States, Mexico and Canada) provide medical consultation, health education and outreach as well as referrals for environmental and clinical evaluation.

AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE –  AstraZeneca produces a wide range of products that make significant contributions to treatment options and patient care. The company has one of the world's leading portfolios to treat cancer and gastrointestinal disorders, in addition to the areas of anesthesia, pain management, cardiovascular disease, respiratory and central nervous system disorders. You are invited to visit booth #400 to speak with a sales representative about our products.

B.C. Decker Inc., Hamilton, ON, Canada –  BC Decker Inc is committed to publishing the highest quality clinical books and journals in the field of pediatrics. Visit booth #402 to view our recently published title, Rosenfeld/Bluestone, Surgical Atlas of Pediatric Otolaryngology. All BC Decker titles include a CD-ROM with complete text and illustrations.

Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA –  Outstanding opportunities to practice in Iowa's only children's hospital, a 96-bed full service tertiary care facility with Iowa's only pediatric emergency department and pediatric intensive care unit. Stop by our booth and visit with our representatives to learn more about working and living in our affluent midwestern city - Des Moines, Iowa.

Brain & Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD –  Two Brain and Tissue Banks for Developmental Disorders, one at the University of Maryland and a second at the University of Miami, have been funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The Banks serve the critical purpose of collecting, preserving and distributing human tissues to qualified scientific investigators. Tissues collected include brain and samples from every other major organ system.

Cambridge University Press, New York, NY –  Stop by our booth to review Movement Disorders in Children by Emilio Fernandez-Alvarez and Jean Alcardi; Vitamin Responsive Conditions in Paediatric Neurology, edited by Peter Baxter; Sleep Disturbance in Children and Adolescents with Disorders of Development, edited by Gregory Stores and Lucinda Wiggs; and many other excellent exciting titles.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH –  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will exhibit the following: List of outstanding career opportunities for scientists currently available; Brochure describing one of the largest pediatric residency training programs; Brochure listing the fellowships available in 28 pediatric subspecialties; Literature explaining the mission of Cincinnati Children's focusing on pursuing perfection in the delivery of patient care, the sharing of knowledge through ongoing education, and the greater promise and hope for children through basic science, clinical and translational research.

The Children's Medical Center, Dayton, OH –  The Children's Medical Center (CMC) of Dayton and the Department of Pediatrics at Wright State University School of Medicine are currently recruiting for pediatric specialists in Critical Care Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics, Neurology and Pulmonology. CMC is a 155-bed referral center that draws from southwestern and central Ohio and eastern Indiana. It is the base of the department of pediatrics at Wright State University School of Medicine and its residency program. Please visit our booth to talk about the excellent opportunities available at The Children’s Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH –  Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, features a 313-bed tertiary facility, an extensive ambulatory network, Children's Research Institute (CRI) and Pediatric Clinical Trials International. CRI is one of the country's top 10 NIH-funded freestanding pediatric centers. A clinical volume of nearly 500,000 patient visits annually supports extensive residency and education programs.

Cumberland Hospital for Children & Adolescents, New Kent, VA –  Cumberland Hospital provides comprehensive medical, behavioral and educational services to young people ages 2-22. We offer cost-effective alternatives to medical/surgical hospital settings: Inpatient comprehensive rehabilitation, as well as residential and community-based services to encourage optimal functional outcomes and independence.

Cystinosis Research Network, Burlington, MA –  The Cystinosis Research Network is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to help children, adults, and families affected by cystinosis through research, education, support and advocacy. The Cystinosis Research Network is dedicated to promoting and supporting research for improved treatments and a cure for cystinosis, while improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals and families affected by cystinosis.

Dey, L.P., Napa, CA –  DEY is a specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on respiratory care. As a leader in the manufacture and marketing of sterile, unit-dose inhalation solution products, DEY offers an extensive line of cost-effective pharmaceuticals for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory conditions.

Doctors Research Group, Wolcott, CT –  Doctors Research Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of surgical and diagnostic devices. The PureTone™ and EchoPlus™ stethoscopes offer ENR™ (Externatal Noise Reduction) Tube Techonology, GelSeal™ eartips, anti-slip rings, and SafeSEAL™ Antimicrobial Soft Stethoscope Diaphragms. Our SafeSEAL diaphragms kill 99.9% of MRSA after 24 hours.

Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA –  Draeger Medical, Inc., infant care systems apply innovative technology to support a developmental friendly solution to infant care. From phototherapy to incubators, Draeger infant care products improve the environment for tiny patients and clinical staff.

Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN – Eli Lilly and Company is a global research-based pharmaceutical corporation dedicated to creating and delivering innovative pharmaceutical-based health care solutions that enable people to live longer, healthier and more active lives.

Elsevier Science, New York, NY –  The Journal of Adolescent Health, published by Elsevier Science, is a multidisciplinary journal devoted to the unique health care problems of the adolescent. Each issue contains original articles, brief scientific reports, analytic subject reviews and case reports. Visit JAH Online at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jahonline. For a FREE COPY of the Journal visit the Elsevier Science booth.

Emergency Medical Services for Children, Silver Spring, MD –   Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) is a national initiative designed to reduce child and youth disability and death due to severe illness or injury. The goals of the program are to ensure that state-of-the-art emergency care is available for all ill or injured children and that various pediatric services are well integrated into an EMS system. Products to be displayed include booklets, fact sheets, training curriculums, CD-ROMS, videos and guidelines.

The Endocrine Society, Bethesda, MD –  Stop by The Endocrine Society booth for information about membership, ENDO 2002 and CEU 2002. Also pick up free copies of Society journals, and purchase additional copies of the CEU Syllabus. Ask about a demonstration of The Clinical Trials Database, professional web site development by MEDEM, and ESAP (The Society's Self Assessment Program).

Esoterix Endocrinology, Calabasas, CA –   Esoterix Endocrinology is a reference laboratory specializing in highly specific and sensitive endocrine testing services. For 30 years, Esoterix Endocrinology has developed trusted relationships with clients who rely on its clinically relevant assays, consultative scientific staff, and age and sex-related reference ranges to positively impact patient care.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc., Laguna Hills, CA –  We proudly invite you to experience best in neonatal thermoregulation: From the fully featured COSYCOT™ Infant Warmer, to the Mobile Infant Warmer for warming wherever needed. For safe, controlled neonatal and infant resuscitation, the NEOPUFF™ Infant resuscitator is an easy to use, manually operated, gas powered resuscitator.

Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD –  The Food and Drug Administration/Center For Drug Evaluation and Research is recruiting individuals to protect the health of the public through the review and evaluation of scientific data submitted by pharmaceutical manufacturers in support of investigational and new drug applications, render an approval/disapproval, and monitor events on marketed drug products.

Gate Pharmaceuticals, North Wales, PA –  Available from GATE Pharmeceuticals: Tev-Tropin™ [somatropin] (rDNA) for injection]. Please see a GATE representative for detail and full prescribing information.

Generalist Physician Scholars Program, San Antonio, TX – Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Program. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation since 1993, this program helps as many as 15 outstanding junior faculty each year launch successful research careers. Scholars in general pediatrics and other generalist disciplines receive four-year career development grants of up to $300,000. For eligibility requirements and deadlines, visit. www.gpscholar.uthscsa.edu.

Gerber Products Company, Parsippany, NJ –  Discover how Gerber can make your job easier! We offer everything for babies from nutrition, to baby care, to healthcare. We will be displaying Gerber Foods and Gerber Baby Healthcare: a complete line of infant and toddler health and care products. Register for product samples, professional reference materials, and patient education booklets.

The Growth Hormone Division of Pharmacy Associates, Inc., Huntington, WV –  The Growth Hormone Division of Pharmacy Associates, Inc. is one of the nations largest growth hormone providers. As a leader in cost effective patient service we take great pride in the level of service we provide to our patients and physicians. Our dedicated staff is experienced in assisting the patient with every aspect of their therapy. We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week to answer any question the patient may have. Our nursing staff provides stimulation testing and patient education. We are a phone call away. 1-888-644-8326.

Hill-Rom Air-Shields, Batesville, IN –  The VERSALET™ 7700 CARE CENTER from Hill-Rom/Air-Shields combines the thermally stable environment of an incubator with the caregiver access of a warmer. This reduces unnecessary patient transfers and maximizes valuable unit space. Innovations such as an integrated sound & light monitor help reduce excess stimulation and help foster a developmentally friendly environment.

Karger Publishers, Farmington, CT –  Publishers of medical/scientific books and journals, including the book series "Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine" and "Endocrine Development". Monographs include "Practical Algorithms in Pediatric Endocrinology" and "Psychoanalysis in Childhood and Adolescence". Journals include "Biology of the Neonate"; "Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy"; "Pediatric Neurosurgery"; and "Hormone Research".

Kendall & Davis/Linde Healthcare, St Louis, MO –  The Mission - to bring communities, hospitals and groups together with the appropriate physician in a manner that is both effective and rewardng for all parties.

Kumquats L. Bodrik KG, Oelbronn-Duerrn, Germany –  Kumquats® Therapy puppets to get in communication with your little patient and to comfort them. Please visit our booth to find out more information.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA –  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a leading international publisher of professional health information for physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians and students. LWW provides essential information for healthcare professionals in print and electronic formats, including textbooks, journals, CD-ROM, and via intranets and the internet. Website: www.lww.com. We are the proud publisher of Pediatric Research, the official Journal of the APS, SPR and ESPR.

MAGIC Foundation, Oak Park, IL –  Provides quarterly newsletters, national family networking, pen pals and kids newsletter for the children, two annual conventions, financial assistance, educational materials, public awareness and education and family support. Specialty divisions for GHD, CAH, CPP, RSS, SOD, Thyroid, McCune Albright Syndrome, Panhypopituitarism, Adult GHD, and Turner Syndrome.

March of Dimes Birth Defects, White Plains, NY –  The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The trained professional resource center staff provides accurate, timely confidential information and referrals on issues relative to pregnancy and birth defects via toll free number or e-mail.

Massie Research Laboratories, Inc., Dublin, CA –  Wide-Field Digital Pediatric Retinal Imaging Camera with Fluorescein Angiography. The RetCam 120 is the premier camera for imaging the retina of children for: Retinopathy of Prematurity, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Retinoblastoma. RetCam exclusively features wide-field Fluorescein Angiography. Hand-held unit provides realtime instant image viewing and documentation of the pediatric retina. www.retcam.com

McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Fort Washington, PA –  McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is a global leader in the production and marketing of essential over-the-counter medicines and prescription products. Please come visit our booths for patient educational materials and related information

Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN –  Mead Johnson Nutritionals provides medical nutritional products for infants, children, and adults; and specialty formulas for patients having specific medical nutritional needs. We cordially invite you to visit our exhibit booth #337 to discuss our featured products with our representatives.

MEDELA, Inc., McHenry, IL –  Medela, the worldwide leader in the development, production and marketing of high quality breastpumps is dedicated to providing the best in design, quality and features for our most innovative breastfeeding assistance products. Medela's full range of breastpumps and breastfeeding assistance products are consistently recommended by caregivers for quality and reliability.

Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA –  Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. is the largest privately held staffing firm in the country. For the past fourteen (14) years, MDA has offered innovative solutions to health care providers. We specialize in providing physicians and allied health professionals of all specialties on a temporary basis, as well as permanent physician placement. We are one of only two companies in the industry continuing to provide occurrence malpractice coverage for our providers. At MDA, our experienced staffing consultants are thoroughly familiar with the needs of your speciality and committed to providing excellent service.

Michigan State University Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, East Lansing, MI –  Michigan State University offers one of the nation's oldest and largest faculty development fellowships. This program is one of the few true primary care fellowship programs; bringing together 18 physicians each year from family medicine, general internal medicine and general pediatrics. Fellows participate in a 72-day "on-campus/at-home" program. On campus, fellows attend workshops and seminars on clinical teaching/evaluation, research, administration/management, computer skills, written communication, and academic socialization. Fellows also complete a research, curriculum development or educational leadership major project. Major project outcomes are presented orally at a conference and written-up as a draft journal article.

Nature Publishing Group, New York, NY –  Nature Publishing Group, leaders in publishing scientific research, news, and commentary. Including the Journal of Perinatology, which provides the perinatal/neonatal healthcare team with comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions that arise prior to, during, and after pregnancy.

Neonatal Intensive Care, Santa Monica, CA –  Neonatal Intensive Care, the journal of Perinatology-Neonatology, features clinical case studies, product reviews, and news for neonatologists, perinatologists, NNPs, RTs, NICU Administrators and Researchers. All submissions are welcome.

NeoStrata Company, Princeton, NJ –  NeoStrata is a medically-based Dermatological company dedicated to the advancement of skin care. NeoStrata revolutionized skin care with the discovery of Alpha Hydorxiacid Technology. It discovered the exceptional skin care benefits of AHA’s and develop the technology to formulate products for both physicians and general consumer.

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc., Princeton, NJ –  Novo Nordisk is a focused healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as coagulation disorders and growth disorders.

National Institutes of Health/Office of AIDS Research, Silver Spring, MD –  The National Institutes of Health/Office of AIDS Research (NIH/OAR) is responsible for scientific, budgetary, legislative, and policy elements of the NIH AIDS Program. Congress provided broad authority to the OAR to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and fund all NIH AIDS research. OAR promotes collaborative research activities in both domestic and international settings.

Oral Deaf Education Film and Information Office, Palo Alto, CA – Visit us at Booth #242 for your free copies of the oral deaf education resource materials your colleagues are using: comprehensive resource kits to share with parents of newly diagnosed deaf children; detailed clinical slide presentations with PowerPoint; and videos about deaf children who listen and talk.

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Towson, MD –  Stop by our booth and receive 20% off of our books and videos covering topics in special education, inclusion, school restructuring, early intervention, learning disabilities, early learning behavioral support, family needs and more!

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Sunrise, FL –  Pediatrix Medical Group founded in 1979, has evolved to the nation's largest provider of neonatal and maternal-fetal services with more than 185 NICUs nationwide in 27 states and Puerto Rico. Combined, Pediatrix and its subsidiaries employ approximately 590 physicians and 240 practitioners. Additional information is available on the Internet: www.pediatrix.com

Pharmacia Corporation, Peapack, NJ –  Pharmacia Corporation is an innovation-driven pharmaceutical and health care company. Our products, services and employees demonstrate the company’s commitment to improve the wellness and quality of life for people. Please stop by our booth, our professional representatives welcome your inquiries and comments.

PHI Enterprises, Inc., Elkhart, IN –  PHI Enterprises, Inc. markets health care products to the pediatric medical professionals.

Philips Medical Systems, Andover, MA –  Featured at this year's conference from Philips Medical Systems is The Neotrend (neonatal) and Paratrend (pediatric) Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring System, providing the ability to assess, in real time, trends on the most critical set of blood values. Philips' portfolio includes x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, computed tomography, nuclear medicine and PET, patient monitoring, information management and resuscitation products, as well as a range of services which include asset management, training and education, business consultancy, financial services and e-care business services.

Physicians Computer Co., Windoski, VT –  PCC makes pediatric practices smarter! PCC develops and supports pediatric-specific Partner software to manage clinical and clerical details for pediatric offices. PCC offers everything you need to make your pediatric practice smarter: Smarter Solfware, support, training, server, new client care, and even smarter pricing!

Prader Willi Syndrome Association, Sarasota, FL –  Prader-Willi syndrome is the most common known genetic cause of life threatenting obesity in children. FDA approved PWS as an indication for treatment with growth hormone. PWSA (USA) has many publications, including a book on Growth Hormone that thoroughly covers questions on its use with individuals who have PWS.

Respironics, Pittsburgh, PA –  Respironics provides innovative products and unique programs to the health care provider while helping them grow and manage their business efficiently. The company is focused on providing home care and hospital programs that manage sleep disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, infant care, congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disorders.

Sechrist EME Group, Anaheim, CA –  EME Medical is the manufacturer of the world’s leading neonatal nCPAP system. Designed to reduce the imposed work of breathing for the neonate during spontaneous ventilation, the Infant Flow Nasal CPAP system has dramatically expanded the neonatal patient population that can avoid intubation and mechanical ventilation.

Sepracor Inc., Marlborough, MA –  Sepracor, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes proprietary pharmaceutical products for the primary care and specialty markets. Sepracor’s drug development program has yielded an extensive portfolio of pharmaceutical candidates focused on the treatment of respiratory, urology and gastroenterology, and central nervous system disorders.

Serono Laboratories, Inc., Norwell, MA –  Serono is a global biotechnology company dedicated to research, education and physician support in the fields of growth, reproductive health, metabolism and neurology. Serono offers the first totally Needle-free delivery system for growth hormone therapy. Cook.click is the only device that provides patient-preferred needle-free growth hormone delivery. Cool.click is exclusively available with Saizen (somatropin [rDNA origin].

Site of Care Systems, San Francisco, CA –  Improve clinical and financial outcomes! Site of Care Systems offers state of the art physician documentation/database/reporting/statistical analysis software for the NICU and Developmental follow-up Clinic. Come by our booth for a demo of this powerful and easy-to-use product. www.siteofcare.com

SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ –  Infectious Diseases in Children - The Pediatrician's No. 1 News Source, and Pediatric Annals - America's most widely read journal for continuing education, invite you to our booth. Pick up your free copy of our latest issues and sign up for our free e-mail news wire. Special show subscription prices. Visit slackinc.com.

SpectRx, Inc., Norcross, GA – The BiliCheck™ Non-Invasive Bilirubin Analyzer accurately determines bilirubin levels in newborns without a blood sample. This product provides rapid, point of care bilirubin measurements as a replacement for traditional chemistry methods and may be used in a hospital, pediatric office, or home care environment. These results are achieved with no trauma to the patient, no risk of infection, and may reduce the cost of monitoring serum bilirubin. The Bilicheck may be used as a screen or replacement for blood test before, during, and after phototherapy treatment.

Sunlight Medical Ltd., Somerset, NJ –  Sunlight Medical specializes in the development of technology-intensive solutions for the point of care. Its new PREMIER™ and its Omnisense 7000P provide bone assessment solutions designed especially for preterm babies and children. These radiation-free, non-invasive devices provide quick, simple, and patient-friendly examinations using unique reference databases for these populations.

Thrasher Research Fund, Salt Lake City, UT –  The Thrasher Research Fund provides grants for pediatric medical research. The Fund is currently emphasizing US-conducted clinical/translational research. The Fund assumes that significant solutions to children’s health problems remain undiscovered and invites a broad array of applications designed to remedy these deficiencies.

Utah Medical Products, Midvale, UT –  Specialized neonatal devices from Utah Medical Products, Inc. include the Gesco® family of products. Products include PICCs, umbilical vessel catheters, procedure trays, palate protection devices, oxygen hoods, feeding tubes, blood filters, dialysis circuits,urinary and chest drainage catheters and sets, lumbar puncture trays, and blood pressure and closed blood sampling kits.

Venetec International, San Diego, CA –  StatLock catheter securement devices are clinically proven-in hospital, home care, and skilled nursing facilities - to increase catheter dwell times and decrease complications. StatLock-Securement…Safety….Savings.

VIASYS Healthcare, Palm Springs, CA –  The Respiratory Technology Group of four companies has more than 40 years of experience in research, development and manufacturing of systems in this field. Our expertise includes outpatient monitoring, lung function screening and diagnosis, cardio respiratory diagnostics and sleep diagnostics. Our Critical Care Division provides a range of ventilatory support solutions for adult, pediatric and neonatal populations, encompassing conventional, high frequency and homecare ventilation.

Vygon Corporation, E. Rutherford, NJ –  Vygon Corporation will be exhibiting a complete range of neonatal/pediatric disposable products. Included will be Nutrisafe, our unique range of infant feeding tubes and accessories designed to prevent accidental connection with an I.V. system. We will also be showing our new split cannula introducer - the smallest now available. In addition, we will have Premicath, our 27g PCVC, dual lumen E.T. tubes for surfactant replacement therapy, meconium aspirators, safe suctioning devices, single/dual lumen umbilical catheters, short, mid and long-term standard feeding tubes and small-sized sump tubes with aspirate measuring trap.

W.B. Saunders/Mosby/Churchill, Philadelphia, PA –  W.B. SAUNDERS, MOSBY and CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, a combined premier worldwide medical and health science publishing company, under the umbrella of ELSEVIER SCIENCE, HEALTH SCIENCE DIVISION, presents our latest titles in PEDIATRICS. Come visit our booth and browse through our complete selection of publications including books, periodicals and software.

Wyeth Lederle Vaccines, Philadelphia, PA – Wyeth Lederle is committed to children's health care. This commitment is demonstrated by our partnerships with professional medical societies, government associations, managed care organizations, and community health clinics to promote access to quality health care services for all children.