Athens Medical Group: The 18th Annual Pediatric Conference was held with great success
The 18th Annual Conference of the Athens Pediatric Center was successfully concluded, which has now become an institution for the Greek Pediatric Community. Entitled “Pediatrics in Practice”, the conference was held at the Athens Concert Hall and attracted more than 400 pediatricians, who participated in person, confirming the institution’s timeless scientific interest and importance.
Image 1: Mr. Andreas Fretzagias, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Scientific Advisor to the Administration of the Athens Medical Center and President of the Scientific Committee of the Athens Pediatric Center
The Conference, which was organized under the auspices of the Panhellenic Medical Association and the Athens Medical Association, brought together 39 distinguished speakers, pediatricians and specialized scientists, who presented the most recent data and developments in pediatric practice.
Through constructive discussions and exchange of experiences, the Conference highlighted the most recent scientific knowledge and innovative approaches currently applied in Pediatric care. Among the topics presented, the reemergence of measles in the United States and European countries, an issue that poses an immediate risk to our country as well, stood out, as well as the revised criteria for the diagnosis of sepsis. Both topics were developed by Mr. Andreas Fretzagias, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Scientific Advisor to the Management of the Athens Medical Center, and President of the Scientific Committee of the Athens Pediatric Center.
Image 2: Mr. Theodoros Hamakiotis, General Director of the Athens Medical Center
The invited speaker was the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Ms. Polyxeni Nikolaidou Karpathiou, who presented the topic of new infections from emerging viruses, such as Dengue Fever virus and West Nile virus. Special guest speakers included Ms. Mariza Tsolia, Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, National University of Cyprus, Mr. Panagiotis Giallouros, Professor at the Cyprus State University, and Mr. Apostolos Bossios, Professor at Karolinska University in Stockholm, who analyzed issues related to respiratory infections and congenital lung lesions.
Image 3: Chairs and Speakers of the 18th Annual Pediatric Congress
With the successful completion of the 18th Congress, the Athens Pediatric Center renews its appointment with the scientific community for the next year, continuing with dedication the tradition of scientific excellence and contribution to pediatric care.
Image 4: 18th Annual Pediatric Conference
