programme
Friday, 10 October
8:00-9:00 Registration/coffee (Lobby)
9:00-11:30 Opening session
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Inga Ziemele (LV), Vaidotas Urbonas (LT), Chris Pruunsild (EE)
| 09:00-09:15 | Musical performance - Jaunmārupe’s Music School young musicians |
| 09:15-09:17 | Address by the Congress president Dr Inga Ziemele (LV) |
| 09:17-09:25 | Address by the Latvian Ministry of Health |
| 09:25-09:40 | Children's health in Latvia. Dr Inga Ziemele, President of the Latvian Association of Paediatricians |
| 09:40-09:55 | Children's health in Lithuania. Prof. Vaidotas Urbonas, President of the Lithuanian Association of Paediatricians |
| 09:55-10:10 | Children's health in Estonia. Assoc. Prof. Chris Pruunsild, President of the Estonian Association of Paediatricians |
| 10:10-10:40 | State of Art lecture - Helping Abused Children: Changes and Challenges. Prof. Rimantas Kevalas, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LT) |
| 10:40-10:55 | Children’s Clinical University Hospital of Latvia – an organization that teaches, learns and drives innovation. Valts Ābols, Chairman of the CCUH Board |
| 10:55-11:30 | Sleep Medicine. Marta Celmiņa (LV) |
11:30-12:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Lobby
11:35-11:56 Poster Session I (5'+2')
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Marta Celmiņa (LV); Dace Gardovska (LV)
| 11:35-11:42 | Clonidine as an Effective Treatment for Sleep Disturbances in a Child With Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Study. Klinta Mozule (LV) |
| 11:42-11:49 | Sleep Diagnostics at the Children's Clinical University Hospital: a Retrospective Review of 2024 Data. Antra Ķīsele (LV) |
11:35-11:56 Poster Session II (5'+2')
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Ilze Grope (LV); Rimantas Kevalas (LT)
| 11:35-11:42 | Case Study of BCG Vaccine inoculation site haemorrhage and ulceration. Karīna Mahļina (LV) |
| 11:42-11:49 | What challenges and supports influence the delivery of pain management in clinical settings? Dana Skotele (LV) |
| 11:49-11:56 | TAKO-TSUBO Cardiomiopathy in a 17-Year Old after Cannabis Intake. Odeta Ulvydiene (LT) |
12:00-13:30 Infectious Diseases, Vaccination and Immunology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Liene Cupane (LV), Jana Lass (EE)
| 12:00-12:30 | Antimicrobial Stewardship : How to keep antibiotics working for our children. Dr Stéphane Paulus (UK) - online |
| 12:30-12:50 | Promoting responsible antibiotic use at the Tartu University Hospital: team-based stewardship by developing and implementing antibacterial web application. Assoc. Prof. Jana Lass (EE) |
| 12:50-13:10 | Vaccination - prevention of antimicrobial resistance. Prof. Dace Zavadska (LV) |
| 13:10-13:30 | E. coli (STEC) outbreake experience in Children's Clinical University hospital Riga, Latvia. Asst. Prof. Gunta Laizāne (LV) |
Dzintari Hall
13:30-13:50 Industry Symposium
more information13:55-14:15 Lecture
Moderator: Gunta Laizane (LV)
Paediatric rhinosinusitis. Dr. Med. Kristaps Dambergs (LV)
14:15-15:00 Lunch Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Lobby and Restaurant Area
14:20-14:41 Poster Session III (5'+2')
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Arunas Valiulis (LT), Silvi Plado (EE)
| 14:20-14:27 | Case report: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Tiia Voor (EE) |
| 14:27-14:34 | Epidemiological Trends of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Children (2018–2024): Insights from LUHS Kauno Klinikos. Viktorija Mejeryte (LT) |
| 14:34-14:41 | Characterization of respiratory tract microbiota in Latvian cystic fibrosis patients, highlighting the first case of M. abscessus and M. chimaera co-infection. Dita Gaidule-Logina (LV) |
14:20-14:34 Poster Session IV (5'+2')
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Heili Varendi (EE), Reinis Balmaks (LV)
| 14:20-14:27 | Parental Perspectives in Pediatric Palliative Care: Evaluation of Provided Services, Family Needs, and Self-Assessed Quality of Life. Anda Jansone (LV) |
| 14:27-14:34 | Establishing Feeding Patterns of Late Preterm Neonates in Riga Maternity Hospital. Karīna Mahļina (LV) |
15:00-16:30 Pulmonology and Allergology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Arunas Valiulis (LT), Silvi Plado (EE), Elina Aleksejeva (LV)
| 15:00-15:30 | Preschool Wheezing: Current Understanding and Management. Prof. Andrew Bush (UK) |
| 15:30-15:50 | When Primary Immunodeficiency and Tuberculosis Intersect in a Child: First-Year Experience of Primary Immunodeficiency Screening in Latvia. Dr Lota Ozola (LV) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Biologicals in Paediatric Allergology. Dr Silvi Plado (EE) |
| 16:10-16:30 | Air Pollution and Child Health: New Evidence of Harm. Prof. Arūnas Valiulis (LT) |
16:30-16:50 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Lobby
16:35-16:50 Poster Session V (5'+2')
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Elina Aleksejeva (LV); Lota Ozola (LV)
| 16:35-16:42 | Vanadium in the dust of kindergartens and its relationship to upper respiratory morbidity in children. Nina Prokopciuk (LT) |
| 16:42-16:49 | The Concentration of Tungsten in Dust Samples Collected from Kindergartens is associated with the Incidence of Influenza in Preschool Children. Kristupas Čeponas (LT) |
16:50-18:10 Cardiology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Elīna Ligere (LV), Skaistė Sendžikaitė (LT), Tuljo Ööbik (EE)
| 16:50-17:10 | Coarctation of the aorta. Assoc. Prof. Skaistė Sendžikaitė (LT) |
| 17:10-17:30 | Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return: 3 cases from 2025. Dr Tuljo Ööbik (EE) |
| 17:30-17:50 | Inherited cardiac channelopathies in Latvian pediatric patients: focus un long QT syndrome. Dr Diana Stoldere (LV) |
| 17:50-18:00 | Case report: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Noonan syndrome treated by MEK-inhibitor Trametinib. Dr Zanda Grinberga (LV) |
| 18:00-18:10 | Discussion |
16:50-18:10 Rheumatology/Nephrology
Dzintari Hall
Moderator: Chris Pruunsild (EE), Šarunas Rudaitis (LT)
| 16:50-17:10 | Hemolytic uremic syndrome in children. Assoc. Prof. Šarūnas Rudaitis (LT) |
| 17:10-17:30 | CRMO - the Latvian experience. Dr Kristine Rasa (LV) |
| 17:30-17:50 | Still's disease - what's new about the old disease? Assoc. Prof. Chris Pruunsild (EE) |
| 17:50-18:00 | Still's disease - a case report. Dr Jaanika Ilisson (EE) |
| 18:00-18:10 | Discussion |
19:30-24:00 Congress Dinner. Restaurant "Laivas" (additional fee)
saturday, 11 October
8:00-8:45 Registration/coffee (Lobby)
8:45-9:25 Education
Dzintari Hall
Moderators: Ilze Grope (LV), Vaidotas Urbonas (LT)
| 8:45-9:05 | Simulation-Based Rotations for Paediatric Residents in Latvia: Programme Design, Implementation and Evaluation. Dr Ieva Šlēziņa (LV) |
| 9:05-9:25 | Harmonizing Quality in Child Health: The Role of the Methodological Centre. Rimma Beļikova (LV) |
9:30-10:40 Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Reinis Balmaks (LV), Lina Jankauskaite (LT)
| 9:30-9:50 | Management of paediatric head . Assoc. Prof. Silvia Bressan (IT) |
| 9:50-10:10 | Overtreatment in ED. Prof. Lina Jankauskaite (LT) |
| 10:10-10:30 | Trust Me, I'm not an Anaesthetist: Sedating Kids in the ED. Dr Roberts Gobergs (LV) |
| 10:30-10:40 | Discussion |
10:40-11:00 Coffee Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Lobby
10:40-10:54 Poster Session VI (5'+2')
Jurmala HallModerators: Iveta Dzīvīte-Krišāne (LV), Vallo Tillmann (EE)
| 10:40-10:47 | 4q Deletion Syndrome in a Two-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report. Jelizaveta Kasterova (LV) |
| 10:47-10:54 | "Mystery of rapid growth and Hormonal Whispers": a case report. Olha Shevchenko (UA) |
10:40-10:54 Poster Session VII (5'+2')
Jurmala HallModerators: Madara Auzenbaha (LV), Birute Tumiene (LT)
| 10:40-10:47 | Systematic Review: The Use of Whole-Body Vibration Therapies in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Uljana Matvejeva (LV) |
| 10:47-10:54 | Sifrim–Hitz–Weiss Syndrome with Familial Presentation: A Rare Case of CHD4 Variant Transmission. Aleksandra Konohina (LV) |
11:00-12:30 Hematooncology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Iveta Račko (LV), Elizabete Cebura (LV), Gerda Ainsoo (EE)
| 11:00-11:30 | Iron Deficiency Anemia. Sonata Saulyte-Trakymiene (LT) |
| 11:30-11:50 | When Platelets Take a Dive: Understanding Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children. Dr Elizabete Cebura (LV) |
| 11:50-12:10 | Hemoglobinopathies. Dr Gerda Ainsoo (EE) |
| 12:10-12:20 | Sickle cell disease - Estonian experience. Gerda Ainsoo (EE) |
| 12:20-12:30 | Discussion |
11:00-12:30 Rare diseases
Dzintari Hall
Moderator: Madara Auzenbaha (LV), Birute Tumine (LT)
| 11:00-11:30 | Multidisciplinary approach to rare disease care pathways. Assoc. Prof. Birute Tumiene (LT) |
| 11:30-11:50 | The usual complex course of MELAS (Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like episodes) syndrome. Dr. Med. Karit Reinson (EE) |
| 11:50-12:10 | Think ammonia. Assoc. Prof. Madara Auzenabaha (LV) |
| 12:10-12:20 | Phenylketonuria and thyrotoxicosis. A case report. Dr Sabīne Laktiņa (LV) |
| 12:20-12:30 | Discussion |
12:30-12:40 break
12:40-14:00 Endocrinology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Iveta Dzivite-Krišāne (LV), Jurgita Gailite (LV), Vallo Tillmann (EE)
| 12:40-13:10 | Ontogenesis of Postpubertal Central Obesity Syndrome. Prof. Francis de Zegher (BE) |
| 13:10-13:30 | Endocrinopathies in Childhood Cancer Survivors. Indre Petraitiene (LT) |
| 13:30-13:50 | The Hygiene Hypothesis in the Development of Type 1 Diabetes. Prof. Vallo Tillmann (EE) |
| 13:50-14:00 | Don' t forget calcium. Lizete Braivo (LV) |
| 14:00-14:10 | Discussion |
12:40-14:00 Free PAPERS SeSSION
Dzintari Hall
Moderators: Inga Ziemele (LV), Ingrida Rumba-Rozenfelde (LV)
| 12:40-12:47 | Trends in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infections in Hospitalized Children Over the Past Decade. Piia Jõgi (EE) |
| 12:47–12:54 | Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection Associated Extrapulmonary Manifestations in Children. Dārta Valdovska (LV) |
| 12:54-13:01 | Long-Term Paediatric Home Mechanical Ventilation: A 20-Year Experience in Lithuania. Valdone Miseviciene (LT) |
| 13:01–13:08 | Identifying Risk Factors for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children: Evidence from a Lithuanian Cross-Sectional Study. Gintare Oboleviciene (LT) |
| 13:08–13:15 | Comparing the Microbiome of the Adenoids in Children with Secretory Otitis Media and Children with healthy ears. Oļegs Sokolovs-Karijs (LV) |
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13:15–13:22
| A Case of Scimitar Syndrome Revealed Through Adolescent Arrhythmia. Žygimantas Migauskas (LT) |
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13:22–13:29
| Prenatal congenital heart disease detection results in Latvia 2019-2024. Inguna Lubaua (LV) |
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13:29–13:36
| Successful Management of Short Bowel Syndrome – Related Intestinal Failure in a 7-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report. Ieva Rinkevičiūtė (LT) |
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13:36–13:43
| TNFRSF13B gene variant detected for a patient with Still’s disease: a case report. Monika Botyriute (LT) |
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13:43–13:50
| Phenotyping and defining differences between metabolically healthy and metabolically unhealthy obesity in children and adolescents - a preliminary data analysis. Alona Lavrenova (LV) |
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13:50–13:57 | The role of the Otolaryngologist in recognizing signs of Child abuse and neglect. New child protection initiative – REACT! Marta Lapiņa (LV) |
| 13:57:14:04 | Sleep medicine: analysis of knowledge among medical students in Latvian universities. Elizabete Veignere (LV) |
14:15-15:00 Lunch Break/Networking/Industry Exhibition
Lobby
14:15 Poster Session VIii (5'+2')
Jurmala HallModerators: Ieva Pukite (LV), Mari Liis Kumm (EE)
| 14:15-14:22 | A Clinical Case of a Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Multiple Complications. Ruta Kucinskiene (LT) |
| 14:22-14:29 | Association Between Symptom Duration and Disease Activity in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gabija Lazdinytė (LT) |
| 14:29-14:36 | Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance in Lithuanian children: a 12-year review. Vaidotas Urbonas (LT) |
| 14:36-14:43 | Impact of war-related stress on functional gastrointestinal disorders in Ukrainian children: a survey-based study. Olga Bielousova (LT) |
14:15 Poster Session IX (5'+2')
Jurmala HallModerators: Madara Auzenbaha (LV), Karit Reinson (EE)
| 14:15-14:22 |
Unmasking Sleep Hypoventilation in Pediatric Guillain–Barré Syndrome: The Case for Early Screening. Tina Luize Cupane (LV) |
| 14:22-14:29 | 4q21 microdeletion syndrome – a case report. Kristine Rasnaca (LV) |
| 14:29-14:36 | Parental Anxiety and Emotional Response Associated with Nationwide Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis in Lithuania: A Single-Center Report. Viktorija Mejeryte (LT) |
15:00-16:20 Neonatology
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Kristīne Rasnača (LV), Heili Varendi (EE), Arūnas Liubšys (LT)
| 15:00-15:20 | Neonatal ECMO outcome in Latvia. Dr Elza Salputra (LV) |
| 15:20-15:40 | National register of very preterm infants and their care details in Estonia. Assoc. Prof. Heili Varendi (EE) |
| 15:40-16:00 | Current advances and challenges in neonatology. Assoc. Prof. Arūnas Liubšys (LT) |
| 16:00-16:10 | Is HIE always the cause of newborn hypotonia? A case report. Dr Sandra Tapiņa (LV) |
| 16:10-16:20 | Discussion |
15:00-16:20 Mental Health
Dzintari Hall
Moderator: Karīna Beinerte (LV), Nikita Bezborodovs (LV)
| 15:00-15:50 | Differentiating between Tourette related tics and Functional Tic-like movements. Dr Osman Malik (UK) - online |
| 15:50-16:10 | There is nothing to fear but fear itself - psychiatric stigma in paediatric care. Dr. Nikita Bezborodovs (LV) |
| 16:10-16:20 | Discussion |
16:25-17:55 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Jurmala Hall
Moderators: Ieva Puķīte (LV), Vaidotas Urbonas (LT)
| 16:25-16:55 | Achalasia: case report with differential diagnostic and treatment. Dr Ieva Pukite (LV) |
| 16:55-17:15 | Severe IBD in children. Dr Mari Liis Kumm (EE) |
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Mesalazine toxicity in inflammatory bowel disease: case report with differential diagnostic and treatment. Prof. Vaidotas Urbonas (LT)
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| 17:25-17:45 | Abnormality of liver function. When we should be concerned. Dr Benas Prušinskas (LT)
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| 17:45-17:55 | Discussion |