Balkan School – Program

WEDNESDAY, 12 September 2018

Registration 12:00 – 15:00h

WEDNESDAY, 12 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 1: Pediatric Bioethics

Institute of Psychology, Faculties of Philosophy and Law

Moderators: A. Frizhand, D. Mickovic, D.Donev and T. Stojanovska Ivanova

15:00 – 15:15 Psychological dilemmas in surrogacy motherhood: focus on mother and child
Presenter: A. Frizhand
15:15 – 15:30 Legal and ethical dilemmas of bio-medically assisted fertilization in Macedonia
Presenter: D. Mickovic
15:30 – 15:45 Bioethical aspects of child’s responsibility
Presenter: D. Donev
15:45 – 16:00 Bioethical aspects of socialization of children from dysfunctional families
Presenters: T. Stojanovska Ivanova and E. Tomovska Ilievska
16:00 – 16:15 Coffee break
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WEDNESDAY, 12 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 2: Cardiology

Part One

Moderators: R. Kacarska, Zh. Mitrev, R. Bejiqi and B. Bjelakovic

16:15 – 16:30 Prenatal and postnatal identification of thoracic and abdominal organs’ situs
Presenter: R. Bejiqi
16:30 – 16:45 Fulminant myocarditis – a possible indication of corticosteroids
Presenter: B. Bjelakovic
16:45 – 17:00 Pericarditis in childhood, an urgent condition in children
Presenter: R. Kacarska
17:00 – 17:15 Treatment of congenital heart defects from 2000 to date
Presenter: Zh. Mitrev
17:15 – 17:30 Most common conotruncal heart malformations
Presenter: K. Kuzevska – Maneva
17:30 – 17:45 Modern approach to the treatment of heart failure in childhood
Presenter: S. Prijic
17:45 – 18:00 Coffee break
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WEDNESDAY, 12 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 2: Cardiology

Part Two

Moderators: G. Vukomanovic, D. Kuzevska Maneva, I. Milev, S. Krstevska and J. Anastasovska

18:00 – 18:15 Arrhythmias in children, from unsuspecting to malignant – new diagnostic approach
Presenter: G. Vukomanovic
18:15 – 18:30 Left ventricular outflow tract obstructive lesions in children
Presenter: B. Gjurkova Angelovska
18:30 – 18:45 Right ventricle obstructive lesions treatment – results and perspectives
Presenter: I. Milev
18:45 – 19:00 Adverse childhood experiences
Special guest: UNICEF Representative B. Perks
20:30 Opening ceremony
Key-note speakers: A. Sofijanova, President of Medical Chamber of Macedonia K. Grivcheva, Stradelova, President of the Macedonian Mediacl Association G. Dimitrov, S. Topuzovska – Dean of the Medical Faculty at Skopje University, B. Perks – UNICEF Representative, W. Klepetko – University Professor at Medical University of Vienna, V. Filipche – Minister of Health, and Z. Zaev – Prime Minister of Macedonia

THURSDAY, 13 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 3: Pulmonology with Allergology

Moderators: W. Klepetko, E. Vlashki, O. Zafirovski, I. Kirovski and T. Jakjovska

09:00 – 09:15 Efficacy and safety of allergen-specific immunotherapy in children
Presenter: V. Cholakovska
09:15 – 09:30 Long-term eradication treatment of a patient with CF – case study
Presenter: I. Chakalaroska
09:30 – 09:45 Evaluation of the quality of samples from the lower respiratory tract and its correlation with isolated respiratory pathogens
Presenter: G. Popova
09:45 – 10:00 Hyper – IgE syndrome in children
Presenter: I. Kirovski
10:00 – 10:15 Lung transplantation in pediatric patients
Presenter: W. Klepetko
10:15 – 10:30 Laryngotracheal reconstruction in pediatric patients
Presenter: W. Klepetko
10:30 – 10:45 Time trend of asthma prevalence in children: growth, plateau, reduction?
Presenter: E. Vlashki
10:45 – 11:00 Ultrasound approach to diagnosing pulmonary diseases in children
Presenter: D. Telaku Kosaj
11:00 – 11:15 Treatment of respiratory viral infections in children – is there a cure?
Presenter: G. Vukomanovic
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11:15 – 11:30 Coffee break
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11:30 – 12:00 WORKSHOP: Pediatric Pulmonology Endoscopy
PARTICIPANTS: I. Filipche, I. Lazarevska, S. Galbova, J. Buzarov, S. Petlichkovska and A. Andonovski

THURSDAY, 13 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 4: Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

Moderators: J. Netkovski, G. Micevski, N. Nikolovski and M. Kirijas

12:00 – 12:15 Gastrointestinal tract corrosive injuries
Presenter: G. Micevski
12:15 – 12:30 Tracheotomies in childhood
Presenter: N. Nikolovski
12:30 – 12:45 Sleep apnea in children
Presenter: M. Kirijas
12:45 – 13:00 Nasal trauma and fractures in children and adolescents – is treatment the same as in adults?
Presenter: G. Kopacheva Barsova
13:00 – 13:45 Satellite Symposium 1 – LEK
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14:00 – 14:45 Satellite Symposium 2 – EVOFARMA
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15:00 – 16:00 Break
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THURSDAY, 13 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 5: Neurology

Moderators: D. Osredkar, F. Duma, N. Angelkovska and A. Soltirovska Shalomon

16:00 – 16:15 Main genetic causes of neuromuscular diseases
Presenter: D. Osredkar
16:15 – 16:30 Integrative and suppurative methods in spinal muscular atrophy
Presenter: F. Duma
16:30 – 16:45 Modern diagnostic methods and therapies for treatment of patients with neuromuscular diseases Presenter: N. Angelkovska
16:45 – 17:00 Noninvasive methods for continuous maintenance of patients with neurological disorders
Presenter: A. Sofijanova
17:00 – 17:15 Neuroimaging methods for interpretation of neurological disorders in preterm neonates and critically born infants
Presenter: A. Soltirovska Shalomon
17:15 – 17:30 Early treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, team approach
Presenter: B. Kokoromanova
17:30 – 18:30 REPLEK: Disquisition – Insights from the application of cannabis products for the treatment of refractory epilepsy in children
Presenters: F. Duma and A. Sofijanova

FRIDAY, 14 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 6: Intensive Care and Resuscitation

Moderators: S. Grosek, F. Rеiterer, A. Verbic, T. Angjusheva, A. Sofijanova, E. Tushe, D. Fidanovski and E. Stoickovski

09:00 – 09:15 Medical ethics in intensive care unit
Presenter: S. Grosek
09:15 – 09:30 Alternative intravenous approaches
Presenter: S. Grosek
09:30 – 09:45 Non-invasive ventilation
Presenter: F. Reiterer
09:45 – 10:00 ECMO and ARDS experience in Croatia
Presenter: A. Verbic
10:00 – 10:15 Continuous renal replacement therapy in EINT
Presenter: T. Angjusheva
10:15 – 10:30 The surfactant – a revolution in neonatology, an art and/or science?
Presenter: A. Sofijanova
10:30 – 10:45 Experiences with EIT in post-cardiac surgery patients from Zhan Mitrev Hospital
Presenter: E. Stoickovski
10:45 – 11:00 The role of lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome in newborn infants
Presenter Gj. Karatekin
11:00 – 11:15 Continuous positive airway pressure in the delivery room for prevention of respiratory distress in newborns
Presenter: E. Tushe
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee break
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FRIDAY, 14 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 7: Gastroenterohepatology

Moderators: K. Stardelova Grivcheva, S. Bojadzieva, A. Kostovski, M.Stojshic and B. Stanimirovic

11:30 – 11:45 Enteral nutrition in children
Presenter: K. Stardelova Grivcheva
11:45 -12:00 Functional gastrointestinal disorders in children and adolescents
Presenter: A. Kostovski
12:00 – 12:15 Probiotics: therapeutic formations in the gut flora
Presenter: M.Stojshic
12:15 – 12:30 Acute gastroenteritis in children
Presenter: S. Bojadzhieva
12:30 – 12:45 Preventive care for mothers and adolescents from every angle
Presenter: B. Stanimirovic
12:45 – 13:15 Workshop: Application of M-CHAT as a screening method for autism
Prezenter T. Zorchec
13:15 – 14:15 Satellite Symposium 1 – PLIVA
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14:15 – 15:00 Break
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FRIDAY, 14 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 8: Immunization and Preventive Pediatrics

Moderators: N. Kavaric, A. Grozdanova, K. Stavric, T. Baevska Vuchkovic and M. Gligorova

15:00 – 15:15 HPV immunization – new aspects
Presenter: N. Kavaric
15:15 – 15:30 Immunization in Macedonia – current status, challenges and next steps
Presenter: A. Grozdanova
15:30 – 15:45 System of immunization and medical check-up records
Presenter: Zh. Chagoroska
15:45 – 16:00 Pertussis and post-vaccination era – is it a forgotten disease?
Presenter: K. Stavric
16:00 – 16:15 Quality communication, unified information, facts and arguments about immunization in Macedonia
Presenter: T. Baevska Vuchkovic
16:15 – 16:30 Coffee break
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16:30 – 17:15 Satellite Symposium 1 – SANOFI AVENTIS
Quality vaccination and a system of vaccines administration according to the EU calendar, the new Tetraxim
Presenter: A. Mangarov
17:15 – 18:00 Satellite Symposium 2 – MEDIS
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20:30 Official Dinner
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SATURDAY, 15 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 9: Endocrinology

Moderators: T. Arsov, Z. Guchev and M. Konstantinova

09:00 – 09:15 Monitoring and treatment of hypercholesterolemia in children
Presenter: M. ZerjavTansek
09:15 – 09:30 Care for children with diabetes: recommendations and challenges
Presenter: M. Kochova
09:30 – 09:45 Rare causes of growth disorders: how to miss zebra
Presenter: Z. Guchev
09:45 – 10:00 Hypoglycemia
Presenter: M. Krstevka Konstantinova
10:00 – 10:15 Small for gestational age (SGA) – diagnosis and therapy
Presenter: A. Janchevska
10:15 – 10:30 Continuity of healthcare in chronic endocrine diseases – transfer from child to adult population
Presenter: E. Shukarova Angelovska
10:30 – 10:45 Genome at sight: agony and ecstasy in neonatal units’ genetic testing
Presenter: T. Arsov
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break
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SATURDAY, 15 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 10: Genetics and Hematology-oncology

Moderators: T. Arsov, V. Tasic, K. Martinova, F. Mucha and R. Markova

11:00 – 11:15 Pursuit of un/cerainty in genetics
Presenter: T. Arsov
11:15 – 11:30 Overview of prognostic factors and therapeutic outcome in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia – our experience
Presenter: K. Martinova
11:30 – 11:45 Acute renal failure
Presenter: R. Neirberger
11:45 – 12:00 Treatment of hemangiomas in children
Presenter: R. Markova
12:00 – 12:15 Break
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SATURDAY, 15 September 2018

Congress Hall 1

Session 11: Pediatric Surgery

Moderators: M. Mojsova, E. Zisovska, B. Islami Pocesta and V. Delovska

12:15 – 12:30 Initial approach and management of pediatric patients’ trauma
Presenter: M. Mojsova
12:30 – 12:45 Assessment of risky newborns: surgery or not
Presenter: E. Zisovska
12:45 – 13:00 Unique story: two sisters with Ataxia-Teleangiectasia
Presenter: Sh.Doçiqi Hasani
13:00 – 13:15 Contrast mixture ultrasound urethrocystography in children: indications and contraindications
Presenter: D. Kuzmanovska
13:15 – 13:30 Preventing blindness in our country and control visual acuity in children
Presenter: Biljana Kostovska
14:00 – 15:30 Closing Ceremony: Certification
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Note: The program may undergo changes.

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