2004 PAS Exhibits
May 1 – 4, 2004
San Francisco, California
Moscone West Convention Center
 
  
 
 
Exhibitors and Product Descriptions
(as of April 20, 2004)

 Advanced Imaging Research / LMT, Cleveland, OH — Booth 835     ADVANCED IMAGING RESEARCH along with our European partner LMT offers a complete solution for safe and effective intra-hospital transport and diagnostic MRI of pre- and term neonates.  The MRI compatible Neonate Imaging Sub-System NISS-MR® consists of an Incubator, battery-powered Trolley, Ventilator, air/oxygen tanks with nasal annual hook-up and a Monitor.  Please stop by our booth to touch-and-feel a complete unit in San Francisco or visit us on the web at www.advimg.com.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Rockville, MD — Booth 730     AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with supporting and conducting research that will improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care of all Americans.  AHRQ will provide the latest on funding opportunities, research findings, and clinical and patient publications pertinent to Child and Adolescent health.

Airborne Life Support Systems/VIA Medical, Austin, TX — Booth 720     AIRBORNE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS manufactures customized modular infant and pediatric transport systems complete with patient monitoring and ventilation for in-house, ambulance and aircraft transports. VIA MEDICAL manufactures automated, close-loop systems for real time blood gas and chemistry analysis at patient bedside.  Units attach to standard UAC to eliminate blood loss.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL — Booth 532/534     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 AAP clinical manuals feature the definitive pediatric infectious disease reference, Red Book®: 2003 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases – 26th Edition, Pediatric Clinical Practice and Guidelines & Policies and various CME opportunities.  American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP Publications, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; 888-227-1770; fax: 847-228-1281; email: pubs@aap.org; www.aap.org.

Animas Corporation, Frazer, PA — Booth 101     Animas's state-of-the-art insulin pumps, infusion sets and diabetes management system provides the highest level of safety, performance and convenience.  Our extensive customized education program and professional pump support is designed to help our patients successfully manage their diabetes.  A long-term implantable glucose sensor with no percutaneous wires is under development.  Animas Corporation, 590 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer, PA 19355; 877-937-7867 (877-YES-PUMP); fax: 610-644-8717; www.animascorp.com; info@animascorp.com.

Aventis Pasteur, Swiftwater, PA — Booth 436     Aventis Pasteur provides pediatric, adult and travel vaccines to help protect against diseases such as diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, influenza, rabies and other diseases.  Headquartered in Swiftwater, PA, Aventis Pasteur is actively involved in the field of immunological research and its applications.  To learn more about our products, visit our exhibit.

Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ — Booth 207     You are cordially invited to visit the Aventis Pharmaceuticals booth, featuring Lantus® (insulin glargine {rDNA origin} injection) and Amaryl® (glimepiride tablets).  Our sales representatives will be happy to discuss educational materials and other resources to benefit your practice.

Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., McMinnville, OR  —  Booth 335     Infant Nasal CPAP seal and attachment made easy with Cannulaid™.  Soft hydrocolloid and low-profile Velcro™ improve the quality and consistency of the attachment, possibly reducing required air flows and fiddling with the setup while also reducing damage to the inside and outside of the nares. 

BioExpertise, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA — Booth 506     Bioexpertise, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based company whose mission is to provide knowledge management services for use by biomedical professionals.  Bioexpertise has created BioCritique (www.Biocritique.com) which offers free access, online education forums which provide current reviews of impact articles selected by premiere experts.  Therapeutic areas include Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Growth Hormone, and Rheumatology.  Educational slides, strategic links, continuing education, and a variety of educational resources are offered.

bioMérieux, Durham, NC — Booth 724      bioMérieux will feature the NucliSens® Easy Q Reader. Also on display will be the new miniMAG™. We also offer the NucliSens® Extractor which isolates pure RNA and DNA.

Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA — Booth 613     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.

BMJ Publishing Group, London, United Kingdom — Booth 707     Paediatric Asthma Virtual Journal provides relevant content (including original articles, reviews, editorials, and case reports) for researchers and practitioners in childhood asthma.  It automatically draws materials from journals published by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Please go to www.paediatricasthma.org for more information.

Braintree Laboratories, Inc., Braintree, MA — Booth 337     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®.  Braintree Laboratories, Inc., PO Box 850929, 60 Columbian Street West, Braintree, MA 02185; 718-843-2202; fax: 781-843-7932; 800-874-6756; www.BraintreeLabs.com; www.MiraLax.com.

BrainZ Instruments Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand — Booth 330     BrainZ Instruments Ltd. develops brain monitors for the detection of brain injury.  These monitors make use of leading signal processing, are non-invasive, and designed for use at the patient's bedside in order to guide management and treatment of the injury.

Bright Futures, Elk Grove Village, IL — Booth 536     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 most recent publication:  Bright Futures in Practice: Mental Health book and Tool Kit.  American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP Publications, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL  60007; 888-227-1770; fax: 847-434-8780; email: mreynolds@aap.org; www.aap.org.

Bunnell Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT — Booth 319/321     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™ HFV is a proven therapy for P.I.E. and other air leaks.  LIFEPORT™ the Jet ETT adapter eliminates the need to re-intubate with special E.T. tube.

Cambridge University Press, New York, NY — Booth 510     Visit Cambridge and review exciting and new titles, including Pediatric Orthopedics for Primary Care Physicians, 2/e by Dennis S. Weiner and Kerwyn C. Jones; Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, edited by Adam H. Balen, et al.; and Sudden Death in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence, 2/e by Roger Byard.

CDC National Immunization Information Hotline, Durham, NC  —  Booth 736     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 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 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.  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA — Booth 716     In response to an epidemic rise in antibiotic resistance the CDC launched the Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work campaign.  The Get Smart campaign is a multi-faceted, national education and intervention development program targeted toward patients, physicians and the general public promoting appropriate antibiotic use.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA — Booth 710     Children's is one of the country's leading pediatric healthcare systems, with two hospitals, 430 licensed beds and access to 1,287 physicians representing 32 pediatric specialties.  We are nationally recognized for our pediatric cardiology, transplant, and cancer and blood disorder programs.  Visit our booth or our web site at www.choa.org.

Children's Medical Ventures/Respironics, Murrysville, PA — Booth 916     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.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH — Booth 729     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.

Colorado Permanente Medical Group/Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO — Booth 332     Colorado Permanente Medical Group is seeking BE/BC neonatologists to join 6 others, covering level II and level III nurseries.  This practice includes Neonatal Nurse Practitioners that cover 24/7.  Competitive salary and excellent benefit package.  Denver has abundant four-season outdoor activities enhanced by many community amenities.  Contact Eileen Jones-Charlett, Physician Recruitment Coordinator, at 303-344-7838 or fax your C.V. to 303-344-7818 or email to eileen.t.jones-charlett@kp.org.  EOE, M/F, V/H.

Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH — Booth 201     Columbus Children's Hospital features a 323-bed tertiary facility, an extensive ambulatory network, Columbus Children's Research Institute (CCRI) and Pediatric Clinical Trials International.  CCRI 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.

Contemporary Pediatrics, Montvale, NJ — Booth 102     Contemporary Pediatrics is the one magazine that provides in-depth clinical review articles written by expert authors in the specialty.  By combining timely clinical information that is written in a relaxed, yet authoritative, style with award-winning graphic enhancements.  Contemporary Pediatrics delivers comprehensive practical solutions for use in the day-to-day care of children.

CooperSurgical, Trumbull, CT — Booth 431     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.  Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube Collar (TRAKE-fit™) – Economical and comfortable.

Crib Notes By Grand Rounds Software, Conshohocken, PA — Booth 831     Crib Notes is the only fully integrated and complete physician, nursing, and database management system for the NICU. The program has been fine-tuned in daily use for over a decade to provide an easy-to-use graphical interface for the entire staff, and is being ported to a state-of-the art technology platform.

Cystinosis Research Network (CRN), Pleasant Grove, UT  —  Booth 530     The Cystinosis Research Network (CRN) 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.  The Cystinosis Research Network’s vision is the discovery of improved treatments and ultimately a cure for Cystinosis.   

Dey, L.P., Napa, CA — Booth 621/623/625     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.

Diagnostic Systems Laboratories, Inc., Webster, TX — Booth 100     Specializing in esoteric endocrinology, DSL is a leading manufacturer of over 200 assays, such as Growth Factors, Reproductive Endocrinology, Energy Homeostasis & Metabolic kits.  We are featuring a wide range of GH-IGF-IGFBP Axis assays, Leptins, PYY3-36, plus a host of mouse and rat assays.  In addition, DSL offers reference and clinical trial services in our CLIA certified laboratory.

Diagnostic Ultrasound, Bothell, WA — Booth 812     Diagnostic Ultrasound's BladderScan™ provides an accurate, noninvasive measurement of bladder volume.  BladderScan use prevents unnecessary catheterization, reduces the risk of urinary tract infection, and preserves patient comfort and dignity.  For more information, call toll free: 1-800-331-2313.

Discovery Laboratories, Inc., Doylestown, PA — Booth 311/313     Discovery Laboratories is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing surfactant replacement therapies and is committed to improving the treatment and quality of life of infants who suffer from respiratory diseases through research and support for education.  We will work with the neonatal community to advance the standard of care and ensure that caregivers have the resources to learn more about respiratory diseases, treatment options and support services.

Doctors Research Group, Inc., Plymouth, CT — Booth 910     Doctors Research Group, Inc. presents our PureTone™ and EchoPlus™ stethoscopes, which offer ENR™ (External Noise Reduction) Tube Technology, GelSeal™ eartips, and SafeSEAL™ Antimicrobial Soft Stethoscope Diaphragms.

Draeger Medical, Telford, PA — Booth 512      Dräger Medical develops, manufactures and sells medical equipment, services and integrated solutions for the acute care sectors worldwide. Our innovative solutions support clinical processes and enable effective and cost-efficient patient care in all CareAreas™: from Emergency Care, the Operating Room and Anesthesia to Critical Care and Perinatal Care.

Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN — Booth 213     We provide "Answers that Matter" through scientific innovation, deep clinical medical expertise, and exceptional customer service, to enable people to live longer, healthier, and more active lives.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., Chicago, IL — Booth 912     Encyclopaedia Britannica in print, CD/DVD and online service.  Merriam Webster's Dictionaries and Compton's Student Encyclopedia.

Esoterix, Austin, TX — Booth 229/231     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 goal is to be a leading provider of high science laboratory services that support clinical decision-making, enhance the management of laboratory information and improve patient care.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc., Laguna Hills, CA — Booth 823/922     Fisher & Paykel Healthcare invite you to experience the best in neonatal care: From the fully featured CosyCot™ Infant Warmer to the Mobile Infant Warmer from warming wherever needed.  From the Neopuff™ Infant Resuscitator to the Neonatal CPAP Interface to the world leading MR850 Humidification Systems.

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Earth City, MO — Booth 418/420     Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. welcomes you to San Francisco!  We invite you to visit our exhibit where our professional representatives will welcome the opportunity to discuss and answer any questions regarding our product InfasurfÒ (calfactant) Intratracheal Suspension and the new 3 mL vial.  Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 13600 Shoreline Drive, St. Louis, MO 63045; Tel: 800-678-1605, Tel: 314-493-7000; Fax: 314-493-7450; www.frx.com.

GE Healthcare, Laurel, MO — Booth 235/237     Only GE Healthcare brings together an unparalleled offering of market leading technologies and services to help neonatal clinicians optimize care in the NICU, including Giraffe® microenvironments, Dash® and Solar® neonatal monitors and Centricity® Perinatal clinical information systems.  GE Healthcare is a $10 billion global leader in medical imaging, patient care, healthcare services and information technology.

Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA — Booth 121     Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes biotherapeutics for significant unmet medical needs.  Seventeen of the currently approved biotechnology products originated from or are based on Genentech science.  Genentech manufactures and commercializes 12 biotechnology products in the United States.  The company has headquarters in South San Francisco, California and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DNA.

Genzyme Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA — Booth 433     Genzyme Corporation develops and markets therapies for lysosomal storage disorders, including Gaucher, Fabry, MPS I, Pompe and Niemann-Pick.  Commercially available products include Cerezyme® (imiglucerase for injection), Fabrayzme® (agalsidase beta), Aldurazyme® (laronidase).

Gerber Products Company, Parsippany, NJ — Booth 317     Gerber Products Company has been helping to raise happy and healthy babies for over 75 years!  Visit our booth and learn about Start Healthy – the practical way to establish good lifelong eating habits.  We will be displaying Gerber Foods and Healthcare items in addition to providing patient education materials and professional reference tools.

Growth Hormone Division, Huntington, WV — Booth 124     Growth Hormone Division Of Pharmacy Associates, Inc.  The Growth Hormone Division is a specialty pharmacy offering ALL major brands of GH products to patients of all ages.  As one of the nation’s largest GH providers, we are a respected leader in cost effective, personalized care:  Compliance Tracking, Diagnostic Testing / Injection Training, Staff Availability 24/365, JCAHO Accredited Since 1989.  Phone: 1-888-644-8326; fax: 1-888-862-4769.  Setting the Mark in Strength, Stability & Service.

Hamilton Medical, Inc., Reno, NV — Booth 120/122     Hamilton Medical, Inc. exhibits the GALILEO® and RAPHAEL® Ventilators and ARABELLA™ NCPAP System.  GALILEO and RAPHAEL provide dual control modes of ventilation, proximal data management, pulmonary mechanics and PV Tool for adults, pediatrics and infants.  ARABELLA provides a complete NCPAP Solution that includes nasal prongs, knoscushions and three sizes of nasal masks.  

Hill-Rom Air-Shields, Hatboro, PA — Booth 110/112/114     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 204     The Human Growth Foundation helps children and adults with disorders related to growth or growth-hormone through education, research, support and advocacy.

Hygeia Marketing Associates, Inc., Florham Park, NJ — Booth 118     Hygeia Marketing Associates, Inc., a medical marketing research firm, invites physicians attending the 2004 LWPES and PAS meetings to participate in studies conducted at our booth.  To thank you for taking the time to complete a questionnaire, you will receive a useful gift.  You may also register to participate in future phone, fax or email studies.

INO Therapeutics, Clinton, NJ — Booth 130     INO Therapeutics is a global pharmaceutical company committed to developing treatments in the areas of heart and lung function.  The First product, INOmax® (nitric oxide) for inhalation, was approved by the FDA in December 1999 and is indicated for the treatment of newborns with hypoxemic respiratory failure (HRF).

ISS, Champaign IL  —  Booth 635    ISS is the manufacturer of OxiplexTS, the only commercially available near infrared, non-invasive tissue oximeter which yields quantitative data. Based on the frequency-domain near infrared spectroscopy technique, it measures deoxy Hb, oxy Hb, Hb concentration, and oxygen saturation in tissue, including the brain.    

Junior League of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA  —  Booth 236     Wellgowns – This alternative to traditional pediatric apparel was specifically designed to bring a greater level of comfort and dignity to hospitalized children.  Plastic snaps along sleeve seams allow for easy access by healthcare providers, and the Wellgowns can be worn during radiology procedures.  Three sizes (Green/Gray, Toddler; Red/Gray, Child; Blue/Gray, Teen) are available.   

Karger Publishers, Farmington, CT — Booth 507     Publications include Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Endocrine Development, and Nestle´ 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 — Booth 336     Karlsberger is nationally recognized as a leader in the planning and design of technically challenging facilities whether it be a healthcare institution, research laboratory, or academic.  Established in 1928, Karlsberger provides comprehensive planning, functional space programming, architectural design, interior design, graphic design and landscape architectural services.

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN  —  Booth 434     King™ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee, is a vertically integrated branded pharmaceutical company.  King™ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an S&P 500 Index company, seeks to capitalize on opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry through the development, including through in-licensing arrangements and acquisitions, of novel branded prescription pharmaceutical products in attractive markets and the strategic acquisition of branded products that can benefit from focused promotion and marketing and product life-cycle management.  

L.W. Ligand, LLC, Vashon, WA — Booth 711     The L.W. Ligand AL4 Flow Injection Analyzer – An automated spectrophotometer that uses sequential injection analysis and small sample volumes for the rapid measurement of plasma total and unbound bilirubin in jaundiced newborns.

Life Measurement, Inc., Concord, CA — Booth 501     NEW! Introducing the PEA POD® Infant Body Composition System, an infant air displacement plethysmograph providing highly accurate measurements of body fat and fat free mass.  The PEA POD is quick, safe, and non-invasive, offering valuable clinical and research information.  Visit Life Measurement, Inc. at BOOTH 501 for a firsthand look.

Linde Healthcare, St. Louis, MO — Booth 629     To bring communities, hospitals, and groups together with the appropriate physician in a manner that is both effective and rewarding for all parties.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA — Booth 307     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.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA — Booth 722     A Special Place for Healing and Hope.  Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is an internationally-recognized, 248-bed hospital that is devoted entirely to the care of children and expectant mothers.  Providing pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services, LPCH offers patients a full range of health care programs and services.

MAGIC Foundation, Oak Park, IL — Booth 306     Provides quarterly newsletters, national family networking, pen pals and kids newsletter for the children, annual convention, educational materials, public awareness and education and family support.  Specialty divisions for GHD, CAH, CPP, RSS, SOD, Thyroid, McCune Albright Syndrome, Panhypopituitarism, Adult GHD, Turner Syndrome, Genital and Reproductive Anomalies in Children.

March of Dimes, White Plains, NY — Booth 706     March of Dimes consumer products provide information that encourages healthy behaviors that lead to healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Our continuing education products are designed to help the health care professional integrate the latest scientific and clinical advances into delivery of care for mothers and babies.

Masimo Corporation, Irvine, CA — Booth 324     Masimo Corporation is the innovator and leader of motion and low perfusion tolerant pulse oximetry.  Over 70 independent and objective studies have demonstrated the superior performance of Masimo Signal Extraction Technology® (Masimo SET™).  Masimo licenses Masimo SET technology to over 35 patient monitoring companies representing 70% of the world's pulse oximetry shipments.

Massie Labs, Inc., Pleasanton, CA — Booth 817     RetCam II for Wide-Field, 130 degree imaging of the pediatric retina.  Used for ROP screening, SBS documentation, and clinical imaging, RetCam II features a new videoclip allowing you to view within the 20 second video frame-by-frame to capture the exact image you want.  See the new RetCam II at www.retcam.com.

McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Fort Washington, PA — Booth 427/429 & 526/528     McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is the global leader in the production and marketing of over-the-counter medicines and has a rapidly growing business in specialty prescription drugs.  Please come visit our booth for patient educational materials and related information.

Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN — Booth 511     Mead Johnson Nutritionals welcomes you to 2004 PAS.  We provide medical nutritional and pharmaceutical products for infants and children and specialty formulas for patients having specific medical nutritional needs.  We cordially invite you to visit our exhibit BOOTH 511 to discuss our featured products with our representatives.

MEDELA, Inc., McHenry, IL — Booth 411/413     NATURAL EXPRESSION™, a breakthrough innovation from MEDELA®, allows our breast pumps to do something special – mimic a baby's natural nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes.  The "Let-down" Mode simulates baby's initial rapid suckling, initiating faster "let-down."  The "Expression" Mode simulates baby's slower, deeper suckling, maximizing milk flow in less time.

Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA — Booth 407     Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. is the largest privately held staffing firm in the country.  For the past sixteen (16) years, MDA has offered innovative solutions to health care providers.  We specialize in representing physicians and allied health professionals of all specialties on a temporary basis, as well as permanent physician placement.  We are the only multi-specialty staffing firm 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 specialty and committed to providing excellent service.  Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., 145 Technology Parkway, NW, Norcross, GA 30092; 800-780-3500.

Medical Predictive Science Corporation, Charlottesville, VA — Booth 714     Heart Rate Observation System (HeRO).  HeRO is an FDA cleared device for continuous, non-invasive detection of reduced baseline variability and transient decelerations in the heart rate of premature infants.

Medifast, Inc., Owings Mills, MD — Booth 611     Fit! By Medifast is a line of great tasting, soy-based foods made from the highest quality ingredients and fortified with significant amounts of vitamins and minerals specially formulated for kids.  Fit! Chocolate drink and nutrition and energy bars are perfect for a healthy breakfast, lunch or a snack.

MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD — Booth 529     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.  MedImmune markets three products through its hospital-based sales force and has five new product candidates in clinical trials.

MedStudy Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO — Booth 637     Publishers of Internal Medicine and Pediatric Board Review materials.  MedStudy Pediatrics Board-Style Questions and Answers:  610+ Board-style questions and answers on CD-ROM and in print books.  Pediatric Core Curriculum scheduled release – March 2004, covers 17 specialty/subspecialty areas.  Pediatric Intensive Board Review in Colorado Springs, Colorado, September 3-8, 2004.  CME credits available on all MedStudy products and programs.

Mini-Mitter Co., Inc., Bend, OR — Booth 736     ACTICAL® child-sized, waist or wrist worn physical activity monitor with caloric expenditure software featuring a children's algorithm for obesity and exercise physiology studies.  ACTIWATCH® actigraphy monitors include sleep-monitoring software for analyzing impact of daytime activities on sleep/wake patterns.  ACTIHEART™ stick-on heart rate and activity monitor with data logging capability for research.

Monaghan Medical Corporation, Plattsburgh, NY — Booth 432     Monaghan Medical Corporation (MMC) is headquartered in Plattsburgh, New York (USA).  It is a leader in the manufacture and sale of aerosol drug delivery devices and asthma management products.  It is also a supplier to major pharmaceutical companies involved with respiratory medicine in the United States.

MSU Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, East Lansing, MI — Booth 924     Michigan State University offers the nation's oldest and largest faculty development fellowship program.  Eighteen fellows are selected from pediatrics, family medicine and internal medicine.  Fellows participate in an "on-campus/at-home" program totaling 72 days of training.  "On-campus" sessions include sessions in essential faculty skills, and "at-home" fellows complete a major project.

Natus Medical, Inc., San Carlos, CA — Booth 410/412/414     For over 14 years, Natus Medical has supplied clinicians highly innovative products and services that assist with the detection, treatment and monitoring of common disorders in newborns.  By providing accurate and easy-to-use technology along with unmatched clinical education, Natus continues to maintain its leadership role in delivering quality solutions for newborn care.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp., Orlando, FL — Booth 712     Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, manufacturers of fine respiratory therapy solutions, produces individually wrapped and bar-coded Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5% and 0.083%, Ipratropium Bromide 0.02%, Racepinephrine Inhalation Solution USP, 2.25%, and Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution USP, 0.9% at our Orlando, Florida facility.  Our state-of-the-art facility and investment in new technology allows our organization to adapt to the ever changing world market.

Nervus, Reykjavik, Iceland — Booth 811     The Nervus Monitor is an EEG based Brain Monitor designed for the Neonatal and Pediatric ICU.  It features amplitude-integrated EEG, burst count, suppression index, ease of use, powerful review features, full access to raw EEG and real-time remote monitoring.

NIDDK Information Clearinghouses, Bethesda, MD — Booth 437     The information clearinghouses of NIDDK, a service of the National Institutes of Health, respond to inquiries, provide organization referrals, and develop and distribute publications on diabetes, digestive, and kidney and urologic diseases.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ — Booth 617     Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing prescription drugs that help meet our customers' needs and improve their quality of life.  Website – www.pharma.us.novartis.com.  Please visit our exhibit featuring ELIDEL® pimecrolimas cream 1%.

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Inc., Princeton, NJ — Booth 733     Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Princeton, NJ, is the United States headquarters of Novo Nordisk A/S, a focused healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care.  We manufacture and market a comprehensive line of diabetes care products.  We also offer treatment advances for specific hemophilia patients and children with growth hormone deficiency.

Olympic Medical, Seattle, WA — Booth 828     Use the Olympic CFM 6000 (aEEG) to continuously monitor infant brain activity, assess neurological status, record and detect seizures, monitor the effects of drugs and other therapies on the brain, and identify HIE and predict long-term outcome.  Learn more at www.OlympicCFM.com.

PamLab, LLC, Covington, LA — Booth 631     PALGIC® 4mg carbinoxamine maleate is available as tablets or liquid (4mg/5mL).  PALGIC® is indicated for: allergic rhinitis (both SAR and PAR), vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, dermatographism and allergic conjunctivitis.  Mild sedation (under 15%) is the most common side effect.  Eighty-seven percent of patients find 4mg effective at relieving allergy symptoms.

PAS Resource Center — Booth 517     Visit the PAS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 517 for information on the APS, SPR and APA memberships, programs, awards, public policy initiatives and the society journals. Society leadership and staff will be on hand to answer questions.

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD — Booth 406     Stop by our booth and receive 20% off of our titles on medical, early intervention, infant mental health and more; including NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale by Barry Lester, Ph.D.

Pediatric Clinical Trials, Inc., Columbus, OH — Booth 203     Pediatric Clinical Trials International (PCTI), located on the campus of Columbus Children's Hospital, is one of the nation's first site networks dedicated to pediatric and adolescent pharmaceutical research.  PCTI sites are located at large children's hospitals and pediatric centers.  PCTI's centralized administrative services provide sponsors/CROs a single contact for site selection, budget/contract, IRB, and project management.  PCTI has dedicated, experienced research staff and facilities, QA/QC, GCP/ICH clinical trial training and access to large diverse populations.

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Sunrise, FL — Booth 300/302     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 111     Please visit the Pfizer Inc, U.S. Pharmaceuticals exhibit featuring:  GENOTROPIN® (somatropin [rDNA origin]) and ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride).

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), Sarasota, FL — Booth 606     Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), founded in 1975, is the only national membership organization that provides support and education for both parents and professionals.  PWSA (USA) produces the largest number of educational materials on the syndrome, has a national conference, a New Parent Mentoring Program, Crisis & Medical Intervention Program, Bereavement Support Program, and supports research.

Prime Clinical Systems, Inc., Pasadena, CA  —  Booth 435     Prime Clinical Systems is the leader in the development of Medical Practice Management Software “OnStaff” and Electronic Medical Records (EMR), “Patient Chart Manager.”  This allows medical practices to become fully automated and 100% paperless. HIPAA Certified by CMS.   

Q-Med Scandinavia, Princeton, NJ  —  Booth 334     Deflux is produced by Q-Med, a rapidly growing biotechnology and medical device company that develops, produces and markets medical implants.  All products are based on the company’s patented technology for the production of NASHA – Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid.  Deflux is indicated for treatment of children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).   

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Lyndhurst, NJ — Booth 930     Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the nation’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, offers the broadest access to these services through more than 30 full service laboratories, 140 rapid-response labs and 1700 patient service centers throughout the US, Mexico and the United Kingdom.  Annually, we perform more than 250 million laboratory tests, including more than 6.5 million gene-based tests.

Quidel Corporation, San Diego, CA  —  Booth 233     Quidel® Corporation discovers, develops, manufactures and markets point-of-care, rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of medical conditions and illnesses, including sexually transmitted diseases.  These products provide accurate, rapid and cost-effective diagnostic information for acute and chronic conditions that affect women’s health and wellness throughout the phases of their lives in areas such as pregnancy management and osteoporosis.  Quidel also provides point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases that affect the entire family, including influenza, strep through, H. pylori infection, chlamydia, infectious mononucleosis and infectious vaginitis.  Quidel’s products are marketed worldwide under the QuickVue®, QuickVue+®, QuickVue Advance®, Metra™, QUS-2®, RapidVue®, and UrinQuick® brand names.   

Radiometer America, Inc., Westlake, OH — Booth 514     Radiometer's blood gas testing products analyze neonatal respiratory status while minimizing the use of precious neonatal blood.  The ABL™ 700 series analyzers measure tBil and HbF in addition to pH, blood gases and co-oximetry on only 55 uL, while a full panel including electrolytes and metabolites requires just 95 uL.  Additionally in the POC arena, Radiometer offers the portable ABL77, which measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes and Hct on only 70 uL of whole blood, and the TCM4 transcutaneous monitor for continuous tcpCO2 and tcpO2 measurements prior to or during ventilation.  RADIOMETER AMERICA INC., 810 Sharon Drive, Westlake, OH  44145; 1-800-736-0600, ext. 333; www.tc-monitoring.com; www.radiometeramerica.com.

Renal Physicians Association, Rockville, MD — Booth 116     The Renal Physicians Association is a national organization with the expertise and successful track record of pro-actively defending the discipline of the nephrology practice.  Membership is compromised of healthcare providers in the subspecialty of internal medicine known as nephrology.  Stop by to check out RPA's latest programs and publications.

Ross Pediatrics, Columbus, OH — Booth 301     Ross Pediatrics, the makers of Similac® and Isomil® infant formulas, invite you to discover the latest advances in infant nutrition.  We will feature Similac®Advance®, Isomil®Advance®, Alimentum®Advance® and NeoSure®Advance® and Survanta-surfactant for the treatment of RDS.  Our representatives look forward to welcoming you.

Saunders/Mosby Medical Books, San Francisco, CA — Booth 209     The latest in medical books and journals offered at publisher's discount prices.  Ask about meeting specials.  To order call: 800-955-0345.

Serono, Inc., Rockland, MA — Booth 129     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 only totally needle-free delivery system for growth hormone therapy…Cool.click®, exclusively available with Saizen® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection].

Shire US Inc., Newport, KY — Booth 401     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).   Shire US Inc., One Riverfront Place, Newport, KY 41071; 800-828-2088; fax: 859-669-8420.

SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ — Booth 416     SLACK Incorporated®, an innovative information, education and management company, invites you to our booth.  Get free issues of INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN – The pediatrician's No. 1 news source, PEDIATRIC ANNALS – A journal of continuing pediatric education, and ENDOCRINE TODAY – Clinical news on diabetes and endocrine disorders.  Sign-up for our free e-mail news wire at www.idinchildren.com.

Sunlight Medical Inc., Pasadena, MD — Booth 829     Sunlight Medical, a medical technology company, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of high-quality technology-intensive medical devices.  Pediatric products include Sunlight BonAge, an innovative quantitative ultrasound device for accurate bone age evaluation, Sunlight Omnisense® 7000P for monitoring pediatric bone development, and Sunlight PREMIER for bone assessment in premature babies.

Taylor & Francis, Stockholm, Sweden — Booth 732     Building on two centuries' experience, Taylor & Francis has grown rapidly to become a leading international academic publisher.  With offices worldwide, the Taylor & Francis Group publishes more than 800 journals and around 2,300 new books each year, with a books backlist in excess of 20,000 specialist titles.

The Children's Medical Center, Dayton, OH — Booth 328     The Children's Medical Center of Dayton 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 328 about opportunities in several pediatric subspecialties.

Thrasher Research Fund, Salt Lake City, UT — Booth 308     The Thrasher Research Fund provides grants for medical research for children.  Current emphasis is on clinical/translational research, primarily in the United States.  Research conducted outside the United States may be considered.  The Fund is open to research in a variety of topics benefiting children.  For application information, visit www.thrasherresearch.org.

Tutto/Mascot Metropolitan Inc., So. San Francisco, CA — Booth 928     Office On Wheels/Detail Bag – Our award winning, medically endorsed case provides back-saving, lightweight transport of laptop charts and files.  Top-opening easy access, adjustable dividers, stable 4-wheel base, collapses to 3" for easy storage and stacks up to 100 lbs.

UNOS, Richmond, VA — Booth 813     UNOS, the United Network for Organ Sharing, is a private, non-profit corporation that manages the national Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network under contract with the US Department of Health and Human Services.  UNOS will exhibit a Critical Pathway for the Pediatric Organ Donor and other educational materials regarding organ donation.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Costa Mesa, CA — Booth 814     Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is a global, publicly traded, research-based, specialty pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products.  Virazole® is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent for the treatment of severe lower respiratory infections in infants and young children due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Valera Pharmaceuticals, Cranbury, NJ — Booth 825     Valera Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a prolonged release LHRH agonist in Phase III trials in the US.  The goal is to provide hormone ablation in children with central precocious puberty for one year, using a single, small, flexible implant.  Visit our booth to see what the implant looks like.

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN — Booth 728     Vanderbilt Children's Hospital moved into a brand new, state of the art facility in February of this year.  This is the only full service pediatric facility in the state of TN and 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 opportunities for residencies, fellowships, and research collaborations.

VIASYS Healthcare, Palm Springs, CA — Booth 806/807/906     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 Laboratories, Lee's Summit, MO — Booth 907     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.  ViraCor Laboratories; 800-305-5198; fax: 816-347-0143; www.viracor.com. 

Vital Signs, Inc., Totowa, NJ — Booth 810     Vital Signs, Inc. manufactures single-patient use medical products within anesthesia, respiratory and critical care.  We proudly introduce T-Wall – an ultra-thin walled endotracheal tube for neonatal and pediatric applications.  In the portfolio of neonatal and pediatr