Picture of the Week and Clinical Case Presentations: 

  • To apply the principles of evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and work-up of children with hematological and oncological diseases
  • To design and apply a treatment plan for patients with hematological and oncological diseases
  • To evaluate and manage the treatment and potential complications patients with complex hematological and oncological disorders experience

Grand Rounds: "Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Patient with High-Risk B-ALL in Delayed Intensification":

  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners will be able to identify risk factors for serious bacterial infection in patients in delayed intensification.
  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners should be able to apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to make decisions regarding antimicrobial prophylaxis in patients with high-risk B-ALL in delayed intensification.
  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners should be able to implement strategies to manage steroid-induced hyperglycemia in patients with B-ALL on steroids and provide contingency plans for hyperglycemia emergencies to patients and families.
Session date: 
07/03/2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
Location: 
Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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Faculty List: 
Committee member(s)

Jillian Smith, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Liny John, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Birte Wistinghausen, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.