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Laboratories—A CooperSurgical Company, Trumbull, CT – Booth
713 Infant
Nasal CPAP Assembly (INCA®) – Versatile Kits (5 cannula sizes)
for securing nasal cannulae.
Infant Skin Protector (NEO-prep).
Infant Endotracheal Tube Stabilizing Device (NEO-fit™)
– Quick and secure system allows easy tube repositioning.
ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON CATHETER – For measuring
intra-thoracic pressures. Adis
International Ltd., Chester, United Kingdom – Booth 108
Adis' journals are among the most-cited publications in
their respective fields. Pediatric Drugs takes the guesswork out of using drugs
in children, providing essential information on a patient group
for whom knowledge of drug use is of vital importance.
Visit Booth 108 and pick up your FREE copy of Pediatric
Drugs. Advanced Imaging Research, Inc., Cleveland, OH – Booth 229 Advanced Imaging Research is involved in the research and development of specialty RF coils for pediatric MRI. Our European partner LMT has developed a solution to safely scan moderately and severely ill pre and term neonates. The unique “nomag IC 15 MR Compatible Incubator System” bridging radiology and neonatology will be displayed in Seattle. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD – Booth 410 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, cost, use and access. Airborne Life Support Systems, Austin, TX – Booth 828 Airborne Life Support Systems manufactures specialized pediatric and infant transport systems complete with patient monitoring and ventilation for use in ambulances and aircraft as well as in-house transport. We can configure these transport systems to your exact specifications through our unique modular design. Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX – Booth 609 Alcon Laboratories, Inc., markets a comprehensive line of prescription products. Please visit our exhibit where representatives will be discussing CIPRO® HC Otic, the only drop that combines the potent antibacterial activity of CIPRO® with the proven anti-inflammatory relief of hydrocortisone, PATANOL® Solution, the #1 prescription allergic conjunctivitis therapy, and CILOXAN® Solution and Ointment the ocular form of ciprofloxacin. American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL – Booth 422/424 The Academy, an organization of 57,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists, publishes professional and patient educational materials. Ask about the 2003 Red Book, Pediatric Clinical Practice and Guidelines & Policies and various CME opportunities. AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE – Booth 506 AstraZeneca is committed to patient care and provides a wide range of significant products in a number of therapeutic areas. In the Respiratory Therapeutic Area, AstraZeneca conducts extensive research and public outreach programs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pediatric asthma. You are cordially invited to visit AstraZeneca's exhibit to speak with a specialist about our unique products and services available to treat respiratory diseases. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ – Booth 235 Beevers Mfg. & Supply, Inc., McMinnville, OR – Booth 335 The TILSON TRACH GUARD protects the tracheotomized infant's airway against accidental external occlusion by dressings, bedding or clothing. For the patient not continuously ventilated, the TILSON TRACH GUARD can help prevent otherwise unexplained desaturations. It provides an extra degree of protection and is especially valuable after the patient is discharged and is not continuously monitored. BioExpertise, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA – Booth 717 BioExpertise, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based corporation whose mission is to provide unique knowledge management services of the highest quality and integrity for the biomedical community. BioExpertise, Inc., has created BioCritique, online education forums which provide current reviews of impact articles selected by premier experts in therapeutic areas such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Growth Hormone and IGFs and Rheumatology. Other forums in important disease areas are in development. Educational slides, strategic links, and continuing education are offered. The forums are free of charge thanks to the generosity of the underwriting sponsors Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA – Booth 327 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. We also have a pediatric residency program 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. Braintree Laboratories, Inc., Braintree, MA – Booth 309 Braintree Laboratories, Inc., will exhibit MiraLax™, the first new Rx laxative therapy in 24 years. The benefits of No Grit and No Taste have made MiraLax a popular choice of therapy for the treatment of constipation. Braintree Laboratories is best known for its gastrointestinal lavages GoLYTELY® and NuLYTELY®. Bright Futures, Elk Grove Village, IL – Booth 426 The American Academy of Pediatrics is pleased to present Bright Futures – valuable resources and tools that offer guidelines and proven best practices for a wide range of childhood health issues. Check out all the most current editions in the Bright Futures family including the very newest publication, Bright Futures in Practice: Mental Health book and Tool Kit. Bunnell Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT – Booth 808/810 Bunnell Incorporated has specialized in high-frequency ventilation for more than 15 years. Their new WHISPERJET™ inspiratory valve significantly reduces the noise of HFJV. The LIFE PULSE® HFJV is a proven therapy for P.I.E. and other air leaks. LIFEPORT™ the Jet ETT adapter eliminates need to re-intubate with special E.T. tube. Cambridge University Press, New York, NY – Booth 412 Stop by to review Child and Adolescent Obesity, edited by Walter Burniat, et al; Clinical Guide to Inherited Metabolic Diseases, 2/e, by Joe Clarke; Fetal and Neonatal Brain Injury, 3/e, edited by David K. Stevenson, et al; Behavioral Phenotypes in Clinical Practice, edited by Gregory O'Brien; and other excellent new titles. CDHNF (Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation), Flourtown, PA – Booth 432 The Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF) is the leading provider of information on pediatric gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional issues. It was established by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPHGHAN) to promote research and education that will improve the health of children with digestive and nutritional disorders. Please log on www.cdhnf.org for more information. Children's
Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA – Booth 436
Incredible growth, remarkable results and a commitment
to the highest ethical standards are hallmarks of the research
program at Children's. Annual funding from private foundations, corporations and the
government now exceeds more than $25 million, and supports more
than 200 pioneering projects including oncology, cystic fibrosis,
craniofacial abnormalities and palliative care. Children's Medical Ventures, Norwell, MA – Booth 134 Children’s Medical Ventures is the heart of developmental care. We offer high quality, developmentally supportive products for premature and ill infants, as well as developmental care education programs and consulting services. Children’s Medical Ventures - A Subsidiary of Respironics, Inc., 275 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061; 800.345.6443 (customer service phone); 866.866.6750 (education information); www.childmed.com ~ info@childmed.com. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio – Booth 522 Ranked as one of the nation's leading pediatric institutions, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center serves patients from around the world, and is an international leader in pediatric health care, research and education. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's booth will exhibit referral information; opportunities for research assistants, associates, MDs and fellows; programs specializing in the pediatric population; continuing medical education opportunities; and clinical trials. Columbus
Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH – Booth 306
Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, features a
323-bed tertiary facility, an extensive ambulatory network,
Columbus Children's Research Institute (CCRI) and Pediatric
Clinical Trials International.
CRI is one of the country's top ten NIH-funded freestanding
pediatric centers. A
clinical volume of nearly 500,000 patient visits annually supports
extensive residency and education programs. Cystinosis Research Network, Burlington, MA – Booth 434 The Cystinosis Research Network is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating research, providing family assistance and educating the public and medical communities about cystinosis. Our vision is the discovery of improved treatments and ultimately a cure for cystinosis. Dey, L.P., Napa, CA – Booth 117/119 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. Diametrics Medical, Inc., St. Paul, MN – Booth 118/120 Diametrics Medical will exhibit the IRMA® SL bedside blood gas/electrolite/chemistry/hematocrit blood analysis system; the Integrated Data Management System (idms); Paratrend® 7+, a continuous blood gas monitoring system designed to provide vital patient information on a minute-by-minute basis; and Neotrend® L, the only continuous blood gas monitoring system for neonatal patients. Doctors Research Group, Inc., Plymouth, CT – Booth 328 Doctors Research Group, Inc., is a manufacturer of surgical and diagnostic medical devices. The PureTone and EchoPlus stethoscopes offer ENR (External Noise Reduction) Tube Technology, GelSeal eartips, anti-slip rings, and SafeSEAL Antimicrobial Soft Stethoscope Diaphragms. Draeger Medical, Inc., Telford, PA – Booth 703/705 For over a century, Draeger has been committed to working closely with customers to anticipate and meet their needs by providing solutions that make efficient and effective patient care possible. Draeger medical provides integrated medical systems and services for anesthesia, critical care and information systems. Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, IN – Booth 617 Eli Lilly & Co. is a global research-based pharmaceutical corporation dedicated to creating and delivering pharmaceutical-based health care solutions that enable people to live longer, healthier, more active lives. Esoterix, Calabasas Hills, CA – Booth 727/729 Esoterix's endocrinology division is a research quality reference laboratory specializing in highly specific and sensitive endocrine testing services. For over 30 years, Esoterix has been an industry leader in developing new, clinically relevant assays and establishing defined reference ranges for pediatric and adult patient populations. Esoterix's goals is to employ technology to provide useful clinical information, beyond laboratory data, to positively impact patient care. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc., Laguna Hills, CA – Booth 114/116 We proudly invite you to experience the 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. Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., St. Louis, MO – Booth 802/804 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., welcomes you to Seattle! We invite you to visit our exhibit where our professional representatives will welcome the opportunity to discuss and answer any questions regarding our product Infasurf® (calfactant) Intratracheal Suspension. Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA – Booth 525 Genentech, Inc., offers a family of growth hormone products to meet all patient needs. The newest family member, the Nutropin AQ Pen™, offers a simple, convenient, and safe GH delivery. Other family members include Nutropin AQ® [somatropin (rDNA origin) injection], Nutropin Depot® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injectable suspension], and Nutropin® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection]. Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA – Booth 326 Genzyme General Therapeutics, a global healthcare company, delivers innovative biotechnology products and services in therapeutics, surgery and diagnostic areas. Genzyme is the manufacturer of Renagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride). Genzyme is a leader in healthcare awareness and education for renal care specialists and dialysis patients worldwide. Genzyme Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA – Booth 524 Genzyme Therapeutics is a unit of Genzyme General, a biotechnology and healthcare products company. Genzyme's mission is to address unmet medical needs. Genzyme is committed to the research and development of therapies for lysosomal storage disorders including Gaucher, Fabry, MPS I, Pompe and Niemann-Pick B Diseases. Gerber Products Company, Parsippany, NJ – Booth 613 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. Hamilton Medical, Inc., Reno, NV – Booth 534/536 Hamilton Medical, Inc., will exhibit the ARABELLA™ System and the GALILEO® Ventilator. The ARABELLA System with KNOSCUSHION is designed for the delivery of active NCPAP to the neonate and small infants through the Universal Generator system with interchangeable prongs. GALILEO®, with proximal airway management, provides minimum pressure ventilation strategies with variable inspiratory flows to optimize ventilatory support for all patients. Innovation and Hamilton Medical technology provides Ventilation without Limitations. Health Administration Systems, Inc., Seattle, WA – Booth 336 InfoIntegrity™: Scanning Module—Turns paper charts into on-line files, easily retrieved and stored. Lets you view patient charges from any monitor in your office. AutoBilling™: Scanning Module—Automates how patient data is entered into your medical billing system. Automates charge entry into existing billing systems. Hema Metrics, Kaysville, UT – Booth 112 Crit-Line III-TQA is a fluid management and access monitoring tool incorporating photo-optical technology to non-invasively measure absolute hematocrit, percent blood volume change, continuous oxygen saturation and access recirculation. The addition of TQA (trancutaneous) Access Blood Flow capability provides a state-of-the-art, yet fast and easy to use, access management tool. Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., Sanford, FL – Booth 333 Derma-Smoothe/FS Eczema Oil for Eczema, restores moisture, reduces itchy, dry, inflamed skin, approved down to age two. Hill-Rom Air-Shields, Hatboro, PA – Booth 411 Hill-Rom Air Shields – a commitment to the NICU from 1947 with the first ISOLETTE® Infant Incubator. Commitment to innovative technology and leadership continue in our NICU solutions today. A patented design of the Versalet™ 7700 Care Center, is a combination Incubator and Warmer device that optimizes thermal stability while providing developmentally advanced capabilities, such as noise and light monitoring. Visit our booth and also see the Globe-Trotter™ Transport System, Jaundice Management products and Intensive Care warmers. Hill-Rom Air-Shields. We Deliver the Future®. Human Growth Foundation, Glen Head, NY – Booth 526 The Human Growth Foundation helps children and adults with disorders related to growth or growth-hormone through education, research, support and advocacy. ICN Pharmaceuticals, Costa Mesa, CA – Booth 611 INO Therapeutics, Inc., Clinton, NJ – Booth 211 INO Therapeutics is offering INOmax® as part of a therapeutic package, called INOtherapy™, which includes the following components: INOmax® (nitric oxide) for inhalation, INOvent delivery system, INOcal® calibration gases for the INOvent delivery system, and INO Therapeutics Service. Karger Publishers, Farmington, CT – Booth 820 Publications include Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Endocrine Development, and Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series: Pediatric Program (book series); Practical Algorithms in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and Diagnostics of Endocrine Function in Children and Adolescents (monographs); and Biology of the Neonate, Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Hormone Research (journals). Karlsberger Companies, Columbus, OH, New York City, NY, Birmingham, AL, West Palm Beach, FL, Miami, FL – Booth 812 Karlsberger Companies is the world leader in the planning and design of children's hospitals and pediatric research facilities. We offer planning, architectural, interior design and graphic design services. Kumquats L. Bodrik KG, Oelbronn-Duerrn, Germany – Booth 311 Educational puppets to help you to get in communication with your little patients. Homepage: www.kumquats.net. Linde Healthcare, St. Louis, MO – Booth 407 To bring communities, hospitals and groups together with the appropriate physician in a manner that is effective and rewarding for all parties. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA – Booth 329 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 – Booth 725 Provides quarterly newsletters, national family networking, pen pals and kids newsletter for the children, annual convention, educational materials, public awareness and education, family support and a toll-free help line. Specialty divisions for GHD, CAH, EPP, RSS, SOD, MAS, Panhypopituitarism, Turner Syndrome, Adult GHD and rare disorders. March of Dimes, White Plains, NY – Booth 216 The March of Dimes begins a targeted campaign to address a significant pediatric problem – preterm birth. Infants born before 37 weeks gestation are at increased risk for mortality and morbidity. Public awareness of the problem will grow through efforts of the Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center and on-line education. Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI – Booth 337 Marshfield Clinic, one of the nations most respected medical groups, is adding to its Pediatric Department in Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, and Nephrology. The right candidates will enjoy providing quality health care, the teaching of residents and the option for performing cutting edge research. Please stop by our booth to learn more! Massie Research Laboratories, Inc., Dublin, CA – Booth 433 Wide-Field Digital camera for Pediatric Retinal Imaging 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 pediatric Fluorescein Angiography. Hand-held unit provides instant real-time documentation of the pediatric retina. www.retcam.com. McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Fort Washington, PA – Booth 302/304 & 203/205 McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is the global leader in production and marketing over-the-counter medicines and has a rapidly growing business in specialty prescription drugs. Please visit our exhibit, where representatives will answer questions and distribute materials about Concerta®, Children's Tylenol®, Children's Motrin®, and Mylicon®. Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN – Booth 511 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 Booth 511 to discuss our featured products with our representatives. MEDELA, Inc., McHenry, IL – Booth 709/711 Be among the first to learn about the latest exciting and revolutionary product from Medela, Inc. Introducing the new Symphony® Breastpump. This research-based breastpump will forever change the standards by which all breastpumps are judged. The Symphony's two unique pumping phases set the new standard in comfort, efficiency and adaptability. Medem, Inc., San Francisco, CA – Booth 428 Visit our booth and find out how Medem can increase your practice revenue. Our newest feature, Online Consultation™, is a HIPAA-compliant email service that allows safe and secure communication with your patients. Online Consultation also allows you to bill for these virtual office visits, thus increasing your revenue. Stop by our booth to find out how Medem can enhance patient care, save patients money, bring in new revenue for your practice and decrease liability. We can build your practice Web site and get your office started with Online Consultation today! Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA – Booth 712 Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., is the largest privately held staffing firm in the country. For the past sixteen (16) years, MDA has offered flexible, innovative solutions to health providers. We specialize in providing physicians and Allied Health Professionals of all specialties on a temporary basis for long and short-term coverage, as well as permanent physicians' placement. AT MDA, our experienced staffing consultants are thoroughly familiar with the needs of your specialty and are committed to providing the best possible service. Medical Predictive Sciences Corporation, Charlottesville, VA – Booth 237 HeRO® provides an automated, noninvasive method to detect transient decelerations and reduced baseline heart rate variability. Medical Predictive Sciences Corporation (http://www.mpsc.biz) is actively seeking clinical study sites to participate in pivotal studies demonstrating the efficacy of HeRO's calculations in predicting clinical outcomes such as sepsis and death in the NICU. Medifast, Inc., Owings Mills, MD – Booth 325 Fit! by Medifast is a revolutionary Health, Nutrition and Weight Management System for Adolescents offering a healthy alternative for youngsters who need to practice better nutritional habits without restricting calorie intake. Along with exercise and a proper diet, Fit! is bringing our adolescents the opportunity for healthier hearts and futures. MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD – Booth 123 MedImmune, Inc., is a biotechnology company focused on developing and marketing products that address medical needs in areas such as infectious disease, transplantation medicine, autoimmune disorders and cancer. Synagis® (palivizumab) is indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric patients at high risk of RSV disease. MedStudy Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO – Booth 233 MedStudy Pediatrics Board-Style Questions and Answers on CD-Rom – 500+ Board-style questions, answers and explanations in an interactive, searchable, self-scoring CD-Rom. MedStudy Pediatrics Board-Style Question and Answers Books – Two (2) volumes containing the 500+ Board-style questions, answers and explanations of the CD-Rom in a handy book format. Monaghan Medical Corporation, Syracuse, NY – Booth 408 Monaghan Medical Corporation manufactures and distributes aerosol drug delivery devices with an emphasis on products for Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) management. MMC is also a supplier to major pharmaceutical companies involved with respiratory medicine in the United States. Brand names include AEROCHAMBER PLUS™ Valved Holding Chamber. Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro, NC – Booth 122 Behavioral Pediatrician or Child Neurologist needed for MCHS Developmental and Behavioral Clinic. Moses Cone Health System is a not-for-profit, community-based, 1000+ bed, 5-hospital system located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro (pop. 220,000+), located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, is within easy driving distance to mountains and beach. MSU Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship Programs, East Lansing, MI – Booth 818 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. NIH HIV/AIDS Research Programs, Silver Spring, MD – Booth 435/437 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 has 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. National Immunization Information Hotline, Research Triangle Park, NC – Booth 124 The CDC National Immunization Information Hotline provides parents, health care professionals, and the general public with information and resources needed surrounding vaccine preventable diseases. The Hotline serves all of the United States and its territories. The hours of operation are from 8:00am–11:00pm EST. Services are offered in English, Spanish and TTY. English: 800/232-2522; Spanish: 800/232-0233; TTY: 800/243-7889; www.cdc.gov/nip; www.vaccines.ashastd.org. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Bethesda, MD – Booth 429 National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health. An information resource on kidney and urologic diseases, the clearinghouse responds to inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and provides referrals to kidney and urologic organizations. Natus Medical
Inc., San Carlos, CA – Booth 503/505/507
Natus develops highly innovative technologies that
assist clinicians with the early detection and treatment of common
well-defined disorders in newborns, such as hearing impairment and
hemolytic jaundice. By
providing accurate, non-invasive, easy-to-use devices and on-going
customer support, Natus is committed to delivering improved
solutions for newborn care. Neonatal Intensive Care, Santa Monica, CA – Booth 334 Neonatal Intensive Care, the Journal of Perinatology-Neonatology, features original clinical studies, abstracts, works in progress, product reviews, ICU case studies, and the latest news for neonatology/perinatology caregivers. Our readers are neonatologists and perinatologists, ob/gyns specializing in neonatology, RTs, NICU nurses, NNPs, researchers, and allied specialists. The journal also publishes an annual directory of products and services, including a comprehensive index of articles published over its 13 year history. Nervus, Reykjavik, Iceland – Booth 132 The Nervus Monitor is an EEG based Brain Monitor designed for the Neonatal and Pediatric ICU. It is the only neuromonitor to meet all criteria for brain monitoring: unlimited recording, easy to use, access to raw EEG, saves space, meaningful information, and remote analysis. Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation, East Hanover, NJ – Booth 332 Novartis –from the Latin Novae Artes, or "new skills" – is committed to using new skills to improve health and well being through innovative products and services. Visit our exhibit area featuring ELIDEL® (pimecrolimus cream 1%). Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc., Princeton, NJ – Booth 417 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in Princeton, New Jersey, is the United States headquarters of Novo Nordisk A/S, a focused healthcare company. Novo Nordisk has a leading position in hemostasis management and growth hormone therapies, and the company is the world leader in diabetes care. Novo Nordisk uses recombinant technology to make NovoSeven® Coagulation Factor Vlla (Recombinant) and Norditropin® (Somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection). NovoSeven® is a major treatment advance for hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors to factors FVIII or FIX. Norditropin® is a replacement protein identical in structure to the body's natural growth hormone, used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency. Ohmeda Medical, Inc., Laurel, MD – Booth 103 & 202/204 Only Giraffe® combines revolutionary design and visionary thinking to help you create the best possible healing environment for your babies. Visit us to see how the Giraffe® OmniBed® and Giraffe® Incubator are making life a little easier for clinicians, babies and their families. Olympic Medical, Seattle, WA – Booth 423 Featured at this year's conference is the Cerebral Function Monitor, providing the ability to monitor the state of the brain, to determine and monitor the neurological status of patients that may have suffered an hypoxic-ischemic event, to monitor and record the frequency and intensity of seizures, and to assist in the management of anti-convulsive therapy. Oral Deaf Education, Palo Alto, CA – Booth 323 Free professional resources to share with families of newly identified infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Bridges the gap between early identification and intervention. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD – Booth 403 Stop by our booth and receive 20% off of our titles on early intervention, developmental disabilities and more! Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Sunrise, FL – Booth 502/504 Pediatrix Medical Group was founded in 1979 and is a national group of physicians who specialize in newborn and maternal-fetal medicine. Pediatrix has built the most powerful clinical database of neonatal outcomes in the world. Our subspecialists are also actively engaged in cutting edge research and clinical trials. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY – Booth 102/104 Please visit the Pfizer Inc exhibit featuring: GENOTROPIN® (somatropin [rDNA origin] for injection), ZITHROMAX® (azithromycin), and ZYRTEC® (cetirizine). PKD Foundation, Kansas City, MO – Booth 826 The PKD Foundation is the only organization, worldwide, dedicated to promoting research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease (dominant and recessive/infant) and improving the care and treatment of those it affects. We offer educational books, brochures, magazines, and host an annual patient conference. QOL Medical, Woodinville, WA – Booth 427 SUCRAID® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution, an enzyme replacement for the treatment of sucrase deficiency which is part of congenital sucrase isomaltase-deficiency, a condition that affects up to 0.2% of the population. Being difficult to diagnose, physicians may conduct a short therapeutic trial to assess response in patients suspected of having CSID. Ross Pediatrics, Columbus, OH – Booth 603 Ross Pediatrics invite you to discover the latest advances in pediatric nutritional and pharmaceutical products. Learn more about our infant formulas containing DHA and ARA – Similac Advance, Isomil Advance and NeoSure Advance. We will also feature Survanta, the most widely used surfactant for the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. Our representatives look forward to welcoming you. Sepracor Inc., Marlborough, MA – Booth 816 Sepracor Inc. is a research-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to treating and preventing human disease through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical products that are directed toward serving unmet medical needs. Sepracor's drug development program has yielded an extensive portfolio of pharmaceutical candidates that are focused on the treatment of respiratory, urology, and central nervous system disorders. Serono, Inc., Rockland, MA – Booth 733 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. Cool.click is the only device that provides patient-preferred needle-free growth hormone delivery. Cool.click is exclusively available with Saizen (somatropin [rDNA origin]). Shire US Inc., Florence, KY – Booth 317 Shire is an international specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on four therapeutic areas: central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, oncology and gastroenterology. Please visit the Shire US Inc. booth for information on Adderall XR™ (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product). SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ – Booth 405 SLACK Incorporated®, an innovative information, education and management company, invites you to our booth. Get your free issue of INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN, The Pediatrician's No. 1 News Source and PEDIATRIC ANNALS, the most widely read pediatric journal for continuing education. Sign-up for FREE e-mail news wire at idinchildren.com. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., New York, NY – Booth 110 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN – Booth 719 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, offers clinical fellowships in pediatric hematology/oncology and infectious diseases, and postdoctoral training in signal transduction, anti-angiogenesis, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, biochemistry, molecular oncogenesis, tumor cell biology, gene therapy, molecular therapeutics, molecular genetics, immunology, pathology, structural biology, molecular pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, and radiation oncology. Sutter Health, Sacramento Sierra Region, Sacramento, CA – Booth 136 Children’s Specialist Medical Group of Sacramento is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join 1.5 Pedendos and a comprehensive team of Diabetes providers. The practice is backed by Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. For details, contact Susan Wadhwani, Physician Recruitment Director. 800.650.0625; develops@sutterhealth.org The Children's Medical Center, Dayton, OH – Booth 227 The Children's Medical Center of Dayton, Ohio, is the only facility in its region exclusively dedicated to caring for children through a variety of pediatric services. Named one of the top 25 pediatric hospitals by Child Magazine in 2003, we are proud of our commitment to excellence. See us at Booth 227 about opportunities in several pediatric subspecialties. The Growth Hormone Division of Pharmacy Associates, Inc., Huntington, WV – Booth 528 The Growth Hormone Division is a leader in quality cost effective patient care. Our specialty pharmacy is equipped to provide any type of Growth Hormone product requested by our physicians. With a comprehensive team of employees dedicated to our Growth Hormone programs we have established a large presence in the United States as a consistent, dedicated company. Our compliance tracking, stimulation testing and patient education services allow us to effectively provide service to the patient from the start of their therapy. We are available to our patients, and physicians, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will not find a more committed team of individuals anywhere. Triangle Packaging Inc. (TPI), Hanabun, SC – Booth 218 Published research and reproduced clinical trials have yielded new methods and materials to dramatically reduce or eliminate pain associated with infant male circumcision. CIRCUMFORT KIT™ is a prepackaged, all inclusive kit to prepare the infant to enter the procedure relaxed, compliant and topically anesthetized to accept nerve block injections without protest. Utah Medical Products, Midvale, UT – Booth 313 Specialized neonatal devices from Utah Medical Products, Inc., includes 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. Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Booth 721 Vanderbilt Children's Hospital is building a new facility that will further enhance our ability to deliver superb patient care, train young physicians, and conduct cutting-edge basic and clinical research. Visit our booth to discuss these new opportunities with faculty members. VIASYS Healthcare, Palm Springs, CA – Booth 602/604/606 VIASYS Healthcare Inc., world-class manufacturers of medical products. Our Critical Care Division provides a range of ventilatory support solutions for adult, pediatric and neonatal populations, encompassing conventional, high frequency and homecare ventilation. Our expertise includes lung function screening and diagnostics, cardio respiratory diagnostics and sleep diagnostics. ViraCor Biotechnologies, Lee's Summit, MO – Booth 824 A diagnostic and research laboratory supporting the transplant community. Providing rapid turn-around, quantitative real-time PCR assays for the detection of BK Virus, EBV, CMV, HHV-6, Adenovirus, Parvo B19 and other pathogens. www.viracor.com Vygon Corporation, East Rutherford, NJ – Booth 207 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. In addition, we will have Premicath, our 27g PCVC, dual lumen E.T. tubes for surfactant replacement therapy and resuscitation, 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 – Booth 708/710 W.B. SAUNDERS, MOSBY, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, BUTTERWORTH HEINENMANN, a combined premier worldwide medical/health science publishing company, under the umbrella of ELSEVIER SCIENCE – HEALTH SCIENCE DIVISION, presents our latest titles in PEDIATRICS. Come visit and browse through our complete selection of publications including books, periodicals and software. Wyeth Vaccines, Philadelphia, PA – Booth 303 Wyeth Vaccines 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.
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