Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Wynnewood, PA — Booth 703     Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a leading founder of childhood cancer research grants. Visit our booth or website, www.alexslemonade.org, to learn more about our great program. ALSF gives out research grants in three areas: Program Infrastructure, Innovation Awards, and Young Investigator Awards.

 American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL — Booth 637     The AAP, a membership organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, surgical specialists, and sub-specialists, sponsors various CME opportunities and Community Based initiatives and is the leading publisher in the field of Pediatrics for professional, patient education, and consumer health books. Ask about the newest AAP publications, featuring the latest addition to the Red Book® product line, Red Book® ATLAS of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the new and revised PCEP Program, NRP guidelines & S.T.A.B.L.E. Program and expanded line of electronic and hand-held products.

 American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) Resource Center, Glenview, IL — Booth 513     The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is a multidisciplinary society of more than 1300 members dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer in advancing research, education, treatment and professional practice. The official journal of ASPHO is Pediatric Blood and Cancer. The society also publishes an electronic newsletter, the President's Letter, and presents a bi-annual Review Course in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, as well as online review materials for maintenance of certification in pediatric hematology/oncology. 

American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Resource Center, The Woodlands, TX — Booth 119     Visit the ASPN Resource Center in booth 119 in the Exhibit Hall for information regarding ASPN membership and newsletters; ASPN's clinical affairs, public policy, research, training and certification; and workforce initiatives.  Society leadership will be on hand to answer questions. 

Amerifit Brands, Bloomfield, CT — Booth 828     Culturelle, containing Lactobacillus GG, is the most clinically studied probiotic available. More than 250 research studies have been completed to date, including double-blind, placebo controlled studies. Proven safe and effective for use in infants to elderly, Culturelle is America’s leading probiotic. 

Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Deerfield, IL — Booth 719     Astellas Pharma US, Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma, Inc., is a research-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through innovative pharmaceutical products.  Astellas ranks among the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.  For more information on Astellas, please go to www.astellas.com/us. 

Athena Diagnostics, Worcester, MA — Booth 831     Founded in 1989, Athena Diagnostics offered the first diagnostic service for muscular dystrophy. Since then, Athena has focused on neurological, renal and endocrine disorders by offering an extensive menu of tests and a wide range of diagnostic technologies. Athena focuses exclusively on assisting physicians in their efforts to provide the best possible diagnoses of these disorders. 

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Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ — Booth 143     We, at Banner Health, are dedicated to providing quality health care to our patients in the Western Region. Through our 7 major hospitals, clinics, home care services and integrated practice resources, our health system is built on the value of caring for each person like they are family. Banner Health is committed to assisting private groups and practices find quality physicians to meet our community health needs. 

Barth Syndrome Foundation, Perry, FL — Booth 441     A non-profit group guiding the search for a cure, educating/supporting physicians and fostering an informed and caring community for families affected by Barth Syndrome. The foundation provides “Seed” funding to experienced investigators for testing initial hypotheses and collecting preliminary data leading to successful long-term funding by major granting institutions. 

Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Genetics, Houston, TX — Booth 538, 540     The Medical Genetics Laboratories offer a broad range of diagnostic genetics tests including DNA diagnostics, diagnostic sequencing, cytogenetics, FISH diagnostics, chromosomal microarray analysis, biochemical genetics, and Mitochondrial DNA analysis. Updates of existing tests are also available as well as Prenatal Chromosomal Microarray analysis. Please visit our booth for more information. 

Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, McMinnville, OR — Booth 427     Beevers is an Oregon Corporation producing respiratory care products for pediatric and neonatal patients. The Tilson Trach Guard prevents accidental occlusion of the non-ventilated trach and the Cannulaide infant nasal CPAP seal helps achieve consistent CPAP pressures, progressive alveolar recruitment and reduced irritation and damage to patients’ nasal septa and mucosa.  

Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA — Booth 438     Blank Children’s Hospital- outstanding opportunities to practice in the children’s hospital of Iowa- part of a nationally recognized health system- ACGME Pediatric Residency Program- Blank Hospital has the only Pediatric Emergency Department in Iowa- Stop by our booth and visit with our representatives. 

BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI — Booth 139     Turn to BloodCenter of Wisconsin for expert and thorough referral laboratory testing.  We offer evaluation of platelet immune disorders including NATP, HLA typing in support of stem cell transplantation, the most complete test menu for evaluation of von Willebrand disease, and assay development for novel cancer biomarkers.  

Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD — Booth 501     For over 27 years, Brookes Publishing has been a leading provider of resources on education, disabilities, child development, early intervention, communication, language, behavior, and mental health. An independent company, Brookes Publishing is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Website:    PRIVATE HREF="http://www.brookespublishing.com/" MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchor www.brookespublishing.com. 

Bunnell Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT — Booth 118, 120     Bunnell Incorporated has specialized in high frequency ventilation for almost 20 years. Their new WHISPERJET inspiratory valve significantly reduces the noise of HFJV. The LIFE PULSE HFV is a proven therapy and has stood the test of time. LIFEPORT the Jet ETT adapter eliminates need to re-intubate with special E.T. tube. 

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Calmoseptine Inc., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada — Booth 900 

Cambridge University Press, New York, NY — Booth 727 

CDC “Learn the Signs, Act Early” Campaign, Atlanta, GA — Booth 1028     The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with a number of national partners, launched a public awareness campaign called “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” to help educate parents about developmental milestones and the warning signs of developmental delays. CDC and its partners have developed free materials and resources to prepare the health care professional community for the increase in awareness. 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA — Booth 803     Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta operates three hospitals with more than 500,000 patient visits annually. Recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, emergency, neonatal, orthopaedic and pulmonology services, Children’s is one of the top three children’s hospitals nationwide according to Child magazine and is among U.S. News & World Report’s top pediatric hospitals. 

Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA — Booth 802, 804     Consistently ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children’s serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Children’s has been delivering superior patient care for 100 years, including advancing new discoveries and treatments in pediatric research, and serving as a primary teaching, clinical and research site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. 

Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA — Booth 902     Children’s Hospital Boston is one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers and the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. In addition to 368 inpatient beds and comprehensive outpatient programs, Children’s houses the world’s largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries benefit both children and adults.  

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI — Booth 602, 604     Located in Milwaukee, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is a leader in pediatric health care and is the only hospital in Wisconsin dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. Children’s Hospital has the only freestanding Level 1 Trauma Center in the region that cares exclusively for children and adolescents. 

Children’s Medical Ventures, Respironics, Inc., Norwell, MA — Booth 121     Children’s Medical Ventures is the heart of developmental care. We feature developmentally supportive products, education programs and consulting services that support the appropriate development of preterm, ill and healthy newborns. Products include positioning aids, pacifiers, diapers, bilirubin and apnea monitoring devices and a wide range of innovative items for babies. 

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO — Booth 821     Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics is the Kansas City region’s only exclusive pediatric health care provider that has two hospital locations with a total of 314 licensed beds, more than 40 pediatric specialty clinics and the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Children’s Mercy’s medical staff consists of nearly 400 pediatric specialists.  

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH — Booth 510, 512     Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center serves the medical needs of infants, children and adolescents with family-centered care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Clinical procedures and treatments pioneered at Cincinnati Children’s are used throughout the world. The impact of our medical research breakthroughs has improved pediatric health globally. 

Cincinnati Sub-Zero, Cincinnati, OH — Booth 912     Cincinnati Sub-Zero will be showing its products for induced Hypothermia. The products may be used to induce hypothermia for Pediatric Encephalopathy. Our products were used in the NICHD study that showed the benefits of cooling patients that suffer encephalopathy. Products include hyper-hypothermia equipment and disposable hyper-hypothermia pads. 

Cochrane Child Health Field, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Booth 113     Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal, published by the Cochrane Child Health Field and Wiley Interscience, profiles timely and topical Cochrane reviews that are essential reading for pediatricians. Our goal is that our readers can inform their clinical decision making with the highest quality research evidence available. 

Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH — Booth 502, 504     Columbus Children’s Hospital is ranked by U.S. News as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” and recently achieved “Magnet Recognition” by the American Nurses Assoc., Sixth in the top ten ranking by Child magazine and first for outstanding pediatric emergency care.  Columbus Children’s Research Institute is the nation’s 9th largest free-standing pediatric research center based on NIH funding. 

Commonwealth Fund, New York, NY — Booth 539     Commonwealth Fund Reports, Issue Briefs, and Fact Sheets. A PC and monitor of the fund’s website. 

Contemporary Pediatrics, Woodcliff Lake, NJ — Booth 526     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. 

Crib Notes Software, Bryn Mawr, PA — Booth 413     Crib Notes is the only fully integrated physician and nursing EMR and clinical database engineered specifically for the NICU. The program has been in daily use for over a decade with an easy-to-use interface for the entire staff. Crib Notes is ready to install and integrate into any hospital’s IT infrastructure. 

CSL Behring (formerly ZLB Behring), King of Prussia, PA — Booth 827, 829     CSL Behring is a leader in the plasma biotherapeutics industry. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide, CSL Behring provides safe and effective plasma-derived and recombinant products and offers patients a wide range of related services. CSL Behring is a subsidary of CSL Limited. www.cslbehring.com 

Cystinosis Research Network, Pleasant Grove, UT — Booth 122     VISION. The Cystinosis Research Network’s (CRN) vision is the discovery of improved treatments and ultimately a cure for Cystinosis. MISSION. The Cystinosis Research Network is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating research, providing family assistance and educating the public and medical communities about Cystinosis. 

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D2 Market Research, Freehold, NJ — Booth 237     D2 Market Research provides marketing, research and consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry. Physicians are invited to stop by our booth, fill out a short questionnaire, and receive a gift or enroll for future studies. 

Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Care, Boston, MA — Booth 608     Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Care represents the 60-year-old pediatric oncology partnership between Children’s Hospital Boston and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The collaboration provides access to individualized treatment options based on the most recent laboratory discoveries; patient and family support services; and, multiple survivorship programs that address the late-effects of cancer and its treatment. Visit www.danafarberchildrens.org for more information.      

Day One Medical, Ambler, PA — Booth 612     The NEO Neonatal Neurological Monitor is an easy-to-use system for assessing and trending the neurological status of newborns.  NEO trends EEG and other measurements on one screen to facilitate the detection of changes.  EEG is processed to automatically identify rhythmic events and background patterns that can guide therapeutic interventions.   

Dey, L.P., Napa, CA — Booth 101     DEY, L.P. is a specialty respiratory pharmaceutical company that puts “patients first.” We develop, manufacture, and market innovative airway and allergy medications that save and improve lives. DEY is a leader in sterile generic and branded unit-dose inhalation solution products. Our portfolio includes DuoNeb ®, AccuNeb ®, EpiPen ® Auto-Injector, and Curosurf ®. 

Discovery Laboratories, Warrington, PA — Booth 601     Discovery Labs is a biotechnology company developing proprietary Surfactant Replacement Therapies (SRT) for respiratory diseases. We aspire to become the global leader in pulmonary critical care biotechnology through the discovery, development, and commercialization of the highest quality, precision-engineered, life-saving medicines. 

DongJin Medical Co., Ltd, Sungnam-si, Kyunggi-do, Korea — Booth 544     The i-scope 200 digital stethoscope is intended for medical diagnostic purpose only. It is used for the amplification of heart, lung and other body sounds with selective frequency filtering. This product is not designed, sold, or intended for any other use. 

Dräeger Medical, Telford, PA — Booth 636, 638     Dräeger Medical offers one of the world’s leading line of warming therapy solutions. The line unites the strengths of the existing Dräeger Medical warming therapy solutions with those of Air-Shields®, a Dräeger Medical brand, to provide state-of-the-art devices for Labor & Delivery, transport and NICU applications. The result is a solution suite that enhances family centered care as well as clinical efficiency. 

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Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN — Booth 619     Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly provides answers- through medicines and information- for some of the world’s most urgent medical needs. 

Ellsworth & Vandermeer Press,  Nolensville, TN — Booth 442     Two developmental behavioral screening tests essential for primary care including PEDS and PEDS:DM. 

Elsevier Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Booth 530     Elsevier Canada is a team of leading publishers including Saunders, Mosby, Churchill Livingstone, Butterworth-Heinemann, Hanley & Belfus, MDConsult and FIRSTConsult dedicated to meeting the information needs of health science professionals. We publish high-quality textbooks, references, periodicals, and electronic products for medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and health professions.  

EMD Serono, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — Booth 419     Visit EMD Serono's exhibit to speak with a representative to learn about SAIZEN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] and our portfolio of innovative devices -- including the new easypodTM -- for your patients. 

Emergency Physician’s Medical Group, Canton, OH — Booth 918     Emergency Physician’s Medical Group is a leading provider of emergency physician staffing and emergency department management services. Currently staffing 21 facilities in California, Hawaii and Nevada, EPMG provides emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma and urgent care patient services to more than 600,000 patients annually. We are committed to the highest quality patient care while offering exceptional employment/partnership options for physicians and unparalleled quality and satisfaction for our affiliate hospitals. Pediatric Emergency Medicine affiliates include Children’s Hospital Central California in Medera, and University Medical Center/ St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. 

Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA — Booth 910     Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with market leadership in pain management. Endo researches, develops, produces and markets a broad product offering of branded and generic pharmaceuticals, meeting the needs of healthcare professionals and consumers alike.  

Esoterix – LabCorp, Austin, TX — Booth 123     Esoterix is a national laboratory service provider featuring premier testing services for the endocrinology specialist. For more than 30 years, Esoterix’s Endocrine Sciences laboratory has been a leader in developing highly specific and sensitive testing methods as well as establishing comprehensive reference intervals from premature infants to elderly adults.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Irvine, CA — Booth 811, 813     Experience the best in Neonatal Care at the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare booths 811 & 813: From the fully featured COSYCOT™ Infant Warmer to the Mobile Warmer for warming wherever needed. The NEOPUFF™ Infant resuscitator, to the Neonatal CPAP Interface and the world leading MR850 Humidification & Oxygen Therapy Systems. 

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GATE Pharmaceuticals, North Wales, PA — Booth 328, 330     Available from GATE Pharmaceuticals: Tev-Tropin © [somatropin (rDNA) for injection]. Please see a GATE representative for detail and full prescribing information. 

GE Healthcare, Laurel, MD — Booth 211     GE Healthcare, Maternal-Infant Care brings together a comprehensive offering of market leading technologies and services to help neonatal clinicians optimize care in the NICU, including Giraffe® microenvironments, Dash® and Solar® neonatal monitors, BiliSoft LED Phototherapy Systems and Centricity® Perinatal clinical information systems. GE Healthcare is a $15 billion global leader in medical imaging, patient care, healthcare services and information technology. Please visit us at: www.gehealthcare.com/perinatal.  

Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA — Booth 218     Nutropin is produced by Genentech using recombinant DNA technology and has the same amino acid sequence as human growth hormone produced naturally in the human body. Recombinant growth hormone was cloned by Genentech scientists in 1979. It is prescribed for GHD in children and adults; growth failure associated with chronic renal insufficiency prior to kidney transplantation; short stature associated with Turner syndrome; long term treatment of children with idiopathic (of unknown origin) short stature.  

Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA — Booth 743     Genzyme Corporation is one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopedics, cancer, transplant, and diagnostic testing. Genzyme is developing novel approaches to cancer, heart disease, and immune diseases.  Please stop by booth #743 to hear about two of our marketing products:  Clolar^® is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) after at least two prior regimens. Cerezyme^® (imiglucerase for injection) is indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy for adult and pediatric patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Gaucher. 

GlaxoSmithKline, Philadelphia, PA — Booth 904     GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies with a powerful combination of skills to discover and deliver innovative medicines. Please visit our exhibit to learn more about our products and programs. 

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Hawaii Medical, Pembroke, MA — Booth 731     Come see our NEW PRODUCTS for your NICU & PICU! VAP GUARDTM Oral Care Kit - Easy, convenient and sized for your tiniest patients. TOOTSWEETTM 24% Sucrose Solution - Twist-Tip vials mean no mess, no waste. NEATNICKTM Heel Lancet - Makes a neater nick, costs less and is less painful for your babies. COOKIECAPTM - Stabilizes CPAP and reduces pressure on delicate noses.  Got a product idea?  We love paying royalties! Visit us at PAS or at www.hawaiimedical.com. 

Health Match BC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — Booth 927     Health Match BC is a province wide physician, registered nurse and pharmacist recruitment service funded by the Government of British Columbia. Representing hospitals and private practices, we match individuals to opportunities that satisfy both career and lifestyle interests as well as advise on immigration and licensing. For more information, visit www.healthmatchbc.org. 

Histiocytosis Association of America, Pitman, NJ — Booth 141     The Histiocytosis Association of America is the administrative arm of the Histiocyte Society. The current open clinical trials established by the Histiocyte Society are; LCH III, HLH 2004, and the LCH-A-I. Additionally, there are active patient registries for LCH-CNS-2003 and Erdheim Chester Disease (ECD). 

HCA (Hospital Corporation of America), Nashville, TN — Booth 826     Where do you want to practice? HCA operates some of the finest facilities in America. Stop by our booth today to hear about pediatric subspecialty opportunities across the country. Still in training? Ask about our stipend program! Practice opportunities abound in big cities and rural areas, near beaches or mountains. 

Hospital Information Services, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada — Booth 1030     Hospital Information Services (Canada) is part of an international network disseminating authoritative information regarding clinical strategies to avoid allogenic blood transfusion and facilitating access to health care for patients who are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Professional educational materials, outlining cost-effective management of hemorrhage and anemia without allogenic transfusion, are available without charge. 

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Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Cranbury, NJ — Booth 231     Indevus Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with an expertise in drug delivery. Indevus technology is based on small, flexible polymer implants which release drugs at near zero order levels for up to a year. It currently has two implants in clinical trials – one to treat Central Precocious Puberty for one year and the other is a six-month implant to treat Acromegaly. The implant is inserted in the arm, utilizing a simple in-office procedure. Please visit our booth to see placebo filled versions of the implant.  

INO Therapeutics, Clinton, NJ — Booth 611     INO Therapeutics: When caring is critical. INO Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing proprietary drug-device combination products for the treatment of critically ill hospitalized patients. We are pleased to manufacture and distribute INOmax ® (nitric oxide) for inhalation. Please visit booth 611 for more information.  

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, New York, NY — Booth 339     The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the world’s largest charitable founder of type 1 diabetes research.  JDRF also offers support and resources for pediatricians and their patients who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org. 

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Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (LWPES) Resource Center, McLean, VA — Booth 229     Visit the LWPES Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall, booth 229 for general information regarding LWPES membership.  Society leadership and administrative personnel will be available to discuss clinical and scientific issues related to pediatric endocrinology.   

Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital, Portland, OR — Booth 343     Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital has a full time opportunity for a Medical Director to provide leadership and program development for our 5 physician group. The ideal candidate should be a Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist with a strong interest in both inpatient and outpatient care; previous leadership experience preferred. 

Life Measurement, Concord, CA — Booth 503, 505     Manufacturer of the PEA POD® and BOD POD® Body Composition Systems. LMI’s patented air displacement technology allows for highly accurate, non-invasive assessments fat and fat-free mass in infants, children and adults. Testing is extremely safe, quick, simple to perform, and offers valuable clinical and research information. 

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Novi, MI — Booth 500      Leading publisher of medical books and journals. Publisher of Oski’s Pediatrics, Pizzo Pediatric Oncology and many others.    Jim.Pilat@wolterskluwer.com     

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA — Booth 239, 241     Ranked annually as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report, Packard Children’s Hospital is devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers. Associated with the Stanford University School of Medicine, Packard Children’s provides pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services.  Visit us at www.lpch.org. 

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Maquet, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ — Booth 600     The Servo-i ventilator platform represents flexible ventilation solutions for meeting today’s demanding range of challenges within the ICU environment. It offers a comprehensive array of modalities such as PRVC, BiVent, Automode, Flow-adaptive VC, and others. 

Masimo, Irvine, CA — Booth 737, 739     Masimo is the inventor of motion and low perfusion tolerant pulse oximetry. Over 90 independent studies demonstrate the superior performance of Masimo SET™ pulse oximetry technology. Masimo now offers Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry™ technology which noninvasively and continuously measures Methemoglobin and Carboxyhemoglobin, along with Oxygen Saturation, Pulse Rate and Signal IQ. For More information, please visit the Masimo website at: www.masimo.com . 

McNeil Pediatrics, Ft. Washington, PA — Booth 405     McNeil Pediatrics Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc. is committed to meeting the needs of pediatric medicine through the development of therapies specifically formulated for children, including ADHD. The company is continuing to explore other new therapies to meet the special needs of children and the pediatric community.  

Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN — Booth 519     Mead Johnson Nutritionals welcomes you to PAS. Our vision is to be the world’s leading provider of science-based pediatric nutrition products. We are dedicated to helping provide infants and children with the best start in life. We cordially invite you to visit our exhibit booth #519 to discuss our featured products with our representatives. 

Medela, Inc., McHenry, IL — Booth 401, 403     Medela, the #1 choice of hospitals and mothers, is the ONLY research based breastfeeding company, promising constant innovation without imitation.   Medela® Breastpumps with the ORIGINAL 2-Phase Expression®, mimic baby’s nursing rhythm using two distinct phases.  Our Stimulation and Expression modes are PROVEN to achieve faster milk ejection and milk flow. 

Medical Doctor Associates, Atlanta, GA — Booth 819     Medical Doctor Associates is the only multi-specialty locum tenens organization that protects with Occurrence Form Insurance. MDA pays competitive fees every two weeks. We are 100% employee-owned. Your satisfaction is our future! 

MPSC, Charlottesville, VA — Booth 243     HeRO is a continuous, real-time monitor of neonatal Heart Rate Characteristics.  HeRO acquires ECG data from existing physiological monitors. The HeRO score measures abnormalities such as transient decelerations and reduced baseline variability.

MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD — Booth 201     MedImmune strives to provide better medicines to patients, new medical options for physicians, and increased value to shareholders. Dedicated to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives, the leading biotechnology company currently markets three products: Synagis® (palivizumab), FluMist® (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intanasal) and Ethyol® (amifostine). 

Medonyx, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Booth 543     gelFAST Anywear™ enables you to keep hands clean in even the highest intensity environments. Using patent-pending technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing, gelFAST Anywear™ works with you in mind. Better hand hygiene, Always and Anywear. 

MedStudy Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO — Booth 412     Publishers of IM & Peds Board Review materials & programs. Products: 12^th edition IM Core Curriculum, 2^nd Edition Peds Core Curriculum. IM & Peds board-style Q&A’s (computer based and books). Video board reviews on DVD. 9-day IM course 6/7-6/16, 2007 & 7-day Peds course 9/8-15, 2007 in Aspen/Snowmass, CO. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available on all MedStudy products & programs. 

Merck & Company, Inc., North Wales, PA — Booth 409, 411     Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. For more information, visit www.merck.com. 

Monaghan Medical Corporation, Plattsburgh, NY — Booth 823     Monaghan Medical Corporation, the maker of the AEROCHAMBER® Valved Holding Chamber, (“VHC”) recently announced its newest product, the Asthma Management Program featuring DOC MONAGHAN™. The program consists of a lively video or DVD, comprehensive educational packet including a child’s storybook, a parent handbook and a coloring book. 

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National Children’s Study (DHHS, EPA), Bethesda, MD — Booth 929     The National Children’s Study, managed by a consortium of federal agencies, will examine environmental influences in the health and development of more than 100,000 U.S. children, following them from before birth until age 21, to improve the health and well-being of children and adults. Visit http://www.nationalchildrensstudy.gov for more information. 

Nature Publishing Group, New York, NY — Booth 236     Nature Publishing Group (NPG) brings leading scientific and medical research to your desktop. The NPG portfolio combines the continued excellence of Nature and its associated research and review journals, over 35 leading academic and society journals and 8 Nature Clinical Practice journals. Visit Stand 236 for complimentary copies.  

Natus Medical Inc., Seattle, WA — Booth 440     Natus Medical Incorporated is a leading provider of healthcare products used for screening, detection, treatment, monitoring & tracking of common medical ailments such as hearing impairment, neurological dysfunction, epilepsy, sleep disorders, newborn jaundice & newborn metabolic testing. Natus is dedicated to improving outcomes & patient care in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic & treatment solutions. 

Nellcor, Pleasanton, CA — Booth 922     Clinicians get accurate, reliable readings from Nellcor® xiMax® pulse oximeters, even during low perfusion, patient motion and other forms of signal interference. As the leading pulse oximetry platform, the OxiMax system also features LoSat™ expanded accuracy down to 60% SpO2 for better management of patients with congenital heart disease. 

Neoteric Technology LTD., Burlington, Ontario, Canada — Booth 926 

NephroPath, Little Rock, AR — Booth 437, 439     Under the direction of Patrick D. Walker, MD, NephroPath offers more than 30 years of experience interpreting renal biopsies. Because we understand the critical effect time to diagnosis can have on the outcome of many renal diseases, we offer results (Light, Immunofluorescence, and Electron Microscopy) on the same day we receive a biopsy.  

Nestle Nutrition, Glendale, CA, USA and North York, Ontario, Canada — Booth 509, 511  Good Start® Natural Cultures, is the first and only routine infant formula in the US with the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis  to help support a healthy immune system.  Visit our US website at www.nestleinfantnutrition.com for more information.  Good Start® with Omega-3 and Omega-6, is the only routine infant formula in Canada clinically proven to reduce the risk of developing allergic symptoms. Visit Nestle Nutrition Canada on the web at www.nutrition.nestle.ca 

NICUniversity.org, Washington Crossing, PA — Booth 242     NICUniversity.org is a Web-based medical education center for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Pharmacists.  We offer free continuing education credits through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).  The NICUniversity.org mission is to serve as an educational and informational resource for neonatologists and other members of the neonatology health care team.  We deliver the highest quality information designed to stimulate critical thinking and analysis of the current issues and trends in neonatology.  Our lectures are available via live Webcast, Podcast and Webstreaming. Come and register today at NICUniversity.org!  

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Florham Park, NJ — Booth 919     Now approved in more than 70 countries, Exjade is the first and only once-daily oral iron chelator approved for use in adults and children as young as two with iron overload due to blood transfusions who have a wide range of underlying diseases such as thalassemia, sickle cell disease and myelodysplastic syndromes. Exjade is administered as a drink after the tablets are dispersed in a glass of water, apple, or orange juice.                                                        

Novo Nordisk, Princeton, NJ — Booth 709     Novo Nordisk is a focused healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. We use recombinant technology to develop advanced therapies for diabetes, hemophilia, and growth hormone disorders. 

Nutrica North America, Gaithersburg, MD — Booth 800     Nutrica North America manufactures elemental, amino acid-based formulas for infants and children. The Neocate Range is designed for use as a sole source of nutrition or a supplementary feed for the dietary management of Cow Milk and Multiple Food Protein Allergy, Failure to Thrive, GER and failure on Reflux Therapy. 

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Onco, Inc., Newton, NJ — Booth 642 

Ovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Deerfield, IL — Booth 928, 930, 931     Ovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leading biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative medicines for severely ill patients with unmet medical needs. Please stop by our exhibit booth # 928 so we may introduce our company, answer your questions and provide you with additional information about NeoProfen® (ibuprofen lysine) Injection 10 mg/mL. 

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Pediatric Academic Societies’ (PAS) Resource Center, The Woodlands, TX — Booth 527     Visit the PAS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall at booth 527 for information on APS, SPR, APA and AAP memberships, programs, awards, public policy initiatives, and the society journals. Society leadership and staff will be on-hand to answer questions. 

Pediatrix Medical Group, Sunrise, FL — Booth 309, 311     Established in 1979, Pediatrix Medical Group is the largest group of maternal-fetal, newborn and pediatric subspecialty practices, with more than 860 physicians and 350 advanced practitioners serving in 32 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.  Its highly skilled physicians and NNPs service more than 240 hospitals nationwide, providing quality care to an average of 4,000 premature or critically ill newborns each day. 

Perspective Enterprises, Portage, MI — Booth 125     North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of infantometers, stadiometers, weighing scales, and growth assessment tools.  Our expert staff provides time-saving direction to the anthropometric equipment with the accuracy demanded by pediatric researchers and the prices that fit the budgets of the smallest of clinics. 

Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY — Booth 329     Please visit the Pfizer, Inc. exhibit featuring GENOTROPIN (somatropin [rDNA origin]).  

PCRM, Washington, D.C. — Booth 920     PCRM provides information to help you inform your patients about healthy plant-based diet and its role in disease prevention and reversal. 

Plusoptix, GmbH, Nuernberg, Germany — Booth 545 

Prolacta Bioscience, Monrovia, CA — Booth 643     Prolacta Bioscience is a life sciences company that provides specialty formulations of human milk for the NICU; including Prolacta Plus ™, the first commercially available fortifier made from 100% human milk. Visit www.prolacta.com for more information. 

Providence Health & Services, Portland, OR — Booth 528     Providence Health & Services is an integrated healthcare system across five states: Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This includes 26 hospitals, more than 35 non-acute care facilities, physician clinics, a health plan, a liberal arts university, 45,000 employees and numerous other health, housing and education services. We have several opportunities servicing our many communities in our 5-state region. For additional information on these opportunities, please visit our website: www.providence.org/physicianopportunities. 

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Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano, CA — Booth 830     Quest Diagnostics is the nation’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions.  Our customers include patients, physicians, hospitals, health insurers, employers, and government agencies. 

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Ren-Lor Medical, Williamstown, Ontario, Canada — Booth 436     Try our high quality stethoscopes - lightweight, designed so you can hear over noise, hand painted in child-friendly designs and comes with a lifetime warranty. Neonate, pediatric and adult size heads. And - Introducing to Canada our new Thermofocus - the touchless thermometer which is accurate and great for children of all ages! 

Ross Pediatrics, Columbus, OH — Booth 301     Ross Pediatrics, the makers of Similac infant formulas invite you to learn the latest advances in infant nutrition. We will feature Similac, Isomil, Alimentum, NeoSure and PediaSure. Our representatives look forward to welcoming you. 

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SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA — Booth 729     SAGE Publications-an independent international publisher in the social sciences, technology and medicine-provides journals, books, and electronic media of the highest caliber. Researchers, students, and professionals have relied on our innovative resources for over 40 years. Please stop by our booth or visit us at www.sagepub.com.   

Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ — Booth 342     Omnitrope (somatropin [rDNA] origin), is a recombinant human growth hormone product recently approved for use in the U.S. Sandoz has been manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals for over 25 years and represents one of the most modern manufacturing systems in the world. Sandoz is committed to the highest standards and is audited on a regular basis not only by its dedicated regulatory and quality assurance units, but also by European regulatory authorities and the FDA. 

sanofi–aventis, Bridgewater, NJ — Booth 838     Sanofi-aventis is the world's third largest pharmaceutical company, ranking number one in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization,

Sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic disorders, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY). www.sanofi-aventis.com 

sanofi pasteur, Swiftwater, PA — Booth 313     sanofi pasteur Inc., the vaccines business of sanofi aventis Group, provides pediatric, adult, and travel vaccines for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, influenza, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid fever, yellow fever, and meningococcal disease. To learn more about our products, visit our exhibit. 

SEAGATE, San Diego, CA — Booth 742     SEAGATE is a health foods manufacturer, organic farmer and fishing company providing highly-effective all-natural chemical-free remedies for diaper rashes, earaches, sinus and throat irritations. Isn’t it time we stopped applying chemicals on babies’ diaper rashes? Visit Seagate representatives to request samples and learn more about their exciting innovations. 

Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. — Booth 536     Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. is a Mulit-Specialty Physician Group. Sheridan employs over 750 healthcare providers in 15 states at hospitals and office-based practices. Please contact Our Recruitment Manager at 800/816-9791 or recruitment@shcr.com to discuss your career goals. www.sheridanhealthcare.com. 

SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ — Booth 537     SLACK Publishing, a division of SLACK Incorporated, invites you to our booth. Get a free issue of INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN- the pediatrician’s No. 1 news source, PEDIATRIC ANNALS- a journal of continuing pediatric education, ENDOCRINE TODAY and HEM/ONC Today. Register for our free news wires. 

Springer, New York, NY — Booth 445     Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies, publishing more than 1,250 journals and 4,000 new books per year. Springer publishes the official journal of IPNA Pediatric Nephrology and many more relevant books and journals in this interesting field. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN — Booth 610     St. Jude welcomes the physician’s referral of children and adolescents with newly diagnosed, untreated or suspected cancer and with specific hematological and pulmonary infectious diseases.  Patients are accepted based on the eligibility to enroll in an open St. Jude clinical research protocol without any regard for their ability to pay. 

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Talecris Biotherapuetics, Research Triangle Park, NC — Booth 640 

TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc., Lake Forest, IL — Booth 911     TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. invites you to join us at booth # 911 and be our guest for a refreshing milkshake. While you are there, take a moment to learn how TAP is supporting the pediatric endocrinology community and precocious puberty.  

Tercica, Brisbane, CA — Booth 128     Increlex™ (mecasermin [rDNA origin] injection) is the first and only IGF-1 replacement therapy indicated specifically for the long-term treatment of growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency (Primary IGFD), which is defined by:  height SDS ÿ -3.0, basal IGF-1 SDS ÿ -3.0, and normal or elevated growth hormone. 

Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX — Booth 109, 111      Texas Children's Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital is its primary pediatric training site. More than 42 pediatric subspecialties are available to patients at Texas Children’s. Recently, Texas Children's announced a $1.5 billion four-year initiative called Vision 2010, which includes the creation of a comprehensive neurological research institute, a maternity center, expansion of research facilities and the development of one of the largest pediatric hospitals in a suburban setting. 

The Children’s Hospital at The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC — Booth 338     The Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina is an integral force dedicated to providing and enhancing the health of children throughout South Carolina and Beyond with a comprehensive network of healthcare services and programs, which includes a dynamic multi-level educational program and innovative research. 

The Children’s Hospital, Colorado, Denver, CO — Booth 340     The Children’s Hospital is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our physician/scientists are ranked second in the U.S. in annual NIH pediatric funding. By December 2008, the new Anschutz Medical Campus at Fitzsimons will offer investigators more than one million square feet of new research space. 

TransLite, Sugar Land, TX — Booth 137     Veinlite LED®, Veinlite EMS and Veinlite PEDI are powerful, hand-held, pocket-sized transilluminators for easy vein access in even the most challenging pediatric patients. All Veinlite models use TransLite’s patented side-transillumination method and a unique C-shaped ring to provide uniform illumination with no shadow, for optimal imaging of veins anywhere on the body. 

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Ucyclyd Pharma, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ — Booth 705     Ucyclyd Pharma, Inc.® distributes Buphenyl®, an oral medication and Ammonul®, an IV medication for treatment of hyperammonemia due to inborn errors of metabolism. These dieseases commonly manifest themselves in the newborn or childhood period with nausea, lethargy, coma and death. Measurment of ammonia levels should be included in septic workups.  

University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN — Booth 238, 240     At University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital you’ll find University of Minnesota Physicians in more than 40 specialty areas.  They’re applying the findings of the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics, which has more than $20 million for research, including $16.9 million from the NIH. This research has led to several firsts, including the first successful pediatric blood and marrow transplant, infant heart transplant in Minnesota and cochlear ear implant surgery for a child.  Learn more at www.uofmchildrenshospital.org.   

Uscom, Inc., Sydney NSW, Australia — Booth 701     The USCOM uses Continuous Wave Doppler Ultrasound to accurately and non-invasively measure the flow of blood through the cardiac valves. Using patented algorithms, the device converts this flow information into reliable and reproducible data about 14 different parameters of cardiac function. The USCOM includes automatic flow profile tracing for instantaneous, beat-to-beat monitoring of cardiac output. 

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VAPOTHERM, Inc., Stevensville, MD — Booth 336     The VAPOTHERM ® 2000i, is a respiratory therapy device that allows high flows of breathing gases to be delivered via a nasal cannula, using patented membrane technology to warm and saturate the gas stream. Vapotherm is defined by its ability to deliver warmed and humidified flows from 1-40 LPM via nasal cannula in neonatal, pediatric, and adult applications.     

VIASYS Healthcare, Yorba Linda, CA — Booth 208, 210     Infant Flow SiPAP™ - Non-invasive neonatal ventilatory support is clinically proven in the successful treatment of neonatal patient’s worldwide. Some features include: Reduced ventilator days and CPAP failures Lung protective treatment strategies with dual non-invasive mode capabilities. Visit us to also see new enhancements to the Avea and Vela ventilators. 

VIGILAIR Systems, Inc., North Tonawanda, NY — Booth 836     VIGILAIR significantly reduces airborn and surface pathogens in the NICU setting. Installed within the air handlers of a hospital, VIGILAIR Systems utilize high efficiency filtration and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to remove and deactivate pathogens that cause the VAP and bloodline infections before they are circulated back into patient care areas. 

ViraCor Laboratories, Lee’s Summit, MO — Booth 212     ViraCor Laboratories, a leader in Molecular Diagnostics, provides Quantitative Real Time PCR results within 24 hours for physicians treating immunocompromised patients.  ViraCor’s assays are the most accurate, robust and clinically relevant test available for pathogens such as, Adenovirus, BKV, CMV, EBV, HSV 1&2, HHV-6, Hepatitis B&C, JCV and many more.

VivoMetrics, Inc., Ventura, CA — Booth 645     The LIFESHIRT® System is the first non-invasive reusable monitoring system that collects, records and analyzes a range of life-sign data such as pulmonary, cardiac, posture and activity, and skin temperature signals that can be viewed real-time or stored for analysis, providing a view of physiologic status unmatched by other available technology.

Vygon Corporation, Norrisstown, PA — Booth 801     Vygon Corporation will have Twinflo, our 2Fr d/lumen PICC, Premicath, our 1Fr PICC. Microflash, our new 2Fr PICC introducer, Multicath, multiple lumen C.V. catheters, d/lumen E.T. tubes for surfactant replacement therapy and resuscitation, Nutrisafe® 2 DEHP-Free feeding system which eliminates the risk of connecting an enteral feeding set to an I.V. administration set.

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Web For MDs, Vienna, VA — Booth 744

Wolters Kluwer Health – Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA — Booth 805

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, PA — Booth 508     Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth, has leading products in the areas of women’s healthcare, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system, inflammation, transplantation, hemophilia, oncology, vaccines and nutritional products.

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Xlear Inc., Orem, UT — Booth 431     Xlear Inc. manufactures natural, health-enhancing products using Xylitol which is an all natural sweetner proven to provide substantial health and dental benefits to users. There are four product lines: Xlear Nasal Wash, Spry Dental Defense System, Xylosweet Sweetner, and Fine and Dandy Candy.