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Neuroblastoma In Adolescents And Children Older Than 10 Years: Unusual Clinicopathologic And Biologic Features, Laura Mccarthy, Katherine Chastain, Terrie Flatt, Eugenio Taboada, Robert E. Garola, John Herriges, Linda D. Cooley, Atif Ahmed

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This poster describes four cases of neuroblastoma diagnosed since 2008 in children greater than 10 years and presents their clinical, histologic and biologic features, emphasizing unusual clinicopathologic characteristics and the role of DNA microarray analysis and Next Generation Sequencing in their management.

Self-Reported Outcomes Following Cholecystectomy For Pediatric Hyperkinetic Biliary Dyskinesia, Charlene Dekonenko, Joseph A. Sujka, Robert Michael Dorman, Tolulope A. Oyetunji, Shawn D. St Peter

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The aim of this study is to determine if children with hyperkinetic biliary dyskinesia have resolution of symptoms after laparoscopic cholecystectomy at our institution.

Conclusion: Cholecystectomy for hyperkinetic biliary dyskinesia may or may not improve symptoms. Further research should focus on pathophysiology of the disease in order to create an evidence-based definition of biliary dyskinesia in children to determine who will benefit from cholecystectomy.

Improving Hpv Immunization By Age 13 In Over 20 Kansas City Pediatric Practices, Luke A. Harris, Douglas Blowey

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Shortening The Duration Of Antimicrobial Therapy In Uncomplicated Skin And Soft Tissue Infections, Alicia Daggett, Brandi Missel

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Sustainability And Outcomes Of A Standardized Aminoglycoside Induced Ototoxicity Monitoring Algorithm, Claire Elson, Christopher M. Oermann, Michelle Weltman, Ellen Meier

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Reducing Serious Harm Pressure Injuries: Cause Analysis Through Bedside Huddles, Cathy Bandelier Laverick, Brian Haney, Kimberly Palmer, Pat Clay, Kate Gibbs

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The Headache Champion Program, Courtney Wellman, Kristin Allender

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BACKGROUND

Approximately 10% of school age children suffer from migraines, making migraines one of the top five health problems experienced by youth today

School nurses often are the first healthcare provider seen by youth with migraine; visits to the school nurse for headaches amounted to one-third of the enrolled student population in a large local school district. (see reference)

Empowering school nurses through education and resources to identify and manage migraines therefore may have significant benefits to children with migraines and their families.

OBJECTIVE

To improve migraine care in the community through establishing a headache specialist mentorship program for select …

Improving Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination In Children With Cystic Fibrosis, Adam Van Mason, Wendy Estrellado-Cruz, Kristi Williams, Ellen Meier, Elizabeth Elson, Stephanie Duehlmeyer, Paula Capel, Jessica Banks, Christopher M. Oermann

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Medication Education In The Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic, Ashley M. Cooper, Julia G. Harris

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Pressure Injury Prevention For Urology Surgical Procedures: A Qi Initiative, Azadeh Wickham, Pat Clay, Kate Gibbs

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Medication Timeliness In Emergency Department In Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Population Presenting With Vaso-Occlusive Episode, Derrick Goubeaux, Kaitlyn Hoch, Gerald Woods, Julie Routhieaux, Maureen Guignon, Valerie Mcdougall Kestner

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No abstract provided.