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Course Title |
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Use of an Entirely Human Milk-Based Diet in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions |
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Faculty |
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Steven A. Abrams, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine |
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Program Overview |
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This program will primarily focus on human milk benefits for the very low birth weight infant. Human milk is the optimal food for any newborn at all stages of maturity. The benefits of human milk over formula have been documented over many years and include optimal supply of protein, calories, hormonal and immunological support. Maternal breast milk changes over time and adapts to the age of the infant. There is also the advantage of bonding for a breast feeding baby. Long term benefits include a reduction in childhood obesity and infant illness. The advantage of human milk is even stronger in the pre-term infant and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AP) exclusively for the first 6 months of a baby’s life.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Section on Breastfeeding. Collaborators: Johnston M, Landers S, Noble L, Szucs K, Viehmann L. Pediatrics. 2012 Mar;129(3):e827-41. Doi:10.1542/peds.2011-3552. Epub 2012 Feb. 27. |
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Learning Objectives |
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At the completion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
1. Summarize short and long term benefits of human milk especially as it relates to low birth weight infants.
2. Demonstrate confidence in communicating with parents of low birth weight infants on new developments in newborn nutrition including human milk fortifiers, other options to breast milk (e.g. donor milk).
3. Describe current controlled trials of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and other outcomes using an exclusive human milk diet. |
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Format |
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Flash Player
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Commercial Support |
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This enduring internet activity is supported through an independent educational grant from Prolacta Bioscience (R), Inc. |
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Credit Designation Statement(s) |
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Accreditation with Commendation - Physicians
Nemours is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nemours designates this enduring material for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Nurses
Educational Review Systems is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by ASNA, an accredited provider by the ANCC/Commission on Accreditation. Provider # 5-115. This program is approved for 1.0 hours of continuing nursing education. Educational Review Systems is also approved for nursing continuing education by the state of California, the state of Florida and the District of Columbia. |
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Financial Disclosure Statement |
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As a provider accredited by the ACCME, Nemours must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. All faculty involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to Nemours their relevant financial relationships. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he/she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the CME activity content over which the individual has control. Nemours has policies in place to resolve potential financial conflicts of interest. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. |
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Faculty Disclosure |
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Dr. Abrams has been a grant recipient from Mead Johnson, Inc. |
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Planners and Managers Disclosure List |
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Pamela Arn, MD has nothing to disclose.
Jay Greenspan, MD has nothing to disclose.
Jennifer Valdivia has nothing to disclose.
Sylvia Kyle has nothing to disclose.
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Content Review
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Alexandra Novitsky, MD has nothing to disclose.
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Disclaimer |
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The information on this website is provided exclusively for educational purposes. Information about medicine is ever changing. As new research and clinical experience broadens knowledge, changes in treatment and procedures will be necessary. Nemours has consulted with sources believed to be reliable in order to provide information that is comprehensive and in accord with standards of care at the initial time of publication. However, Nemours disclaims any duty to update the information and encourages readers to do so. Nemours makes no warranties, either implied or expressed, that the information contained herein is accurate or complete. Nemours is not responsible for any errors or omissions with respect to the information or for the results obtained from the use of the information. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information with other sources.
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Additional Resources |
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Fee Statement |
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This activity is FREE to all participants |
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Instructions for Completion |
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To receive credit for this unit, view the presentation. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. When you have finished, complete the evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation form you will be able download your CME/CE certificate.
Clinicians who are not physicians or nurses will be provided a certificate of completion to submit for credit in accordance with their state board, specialty society, or other professional association. |
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Technical Requirements
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A computer with broadband internet access with cookies enabled, sound card and speakers are required. Our educational activities require the Adobe Flash Player. This browser plug-in is free, and available from the Adobe web site. Adobe PDF Reader is necessary to print your CME certificate. This browser plug-in is also free and available from the Adobe web site.
NICUniversity has just issued a free iPad app that allows you to view this lecture on your iPad. Download this app from the iTunes store. |
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