Annual Kawasaki Disease Patient and Parent Educational Symposium
Since 2009, the Kawasaki Disease Foundation has hosted an annual educational patient and parent symposium led by medical experts and funded by the Foundation. The symposiums have been held at prestigious locations across the United States. Starting in 2014, live recordings of the symposia have been made available to patients and caregivers worldwide, allowing them to virtually attend and take part in the Q&A session. These recordings are accessible on our YouTube channel for on-demand viewing.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The annual Kawasaki Disease Patient and Parent Symposium is an educational conference organized by medical experts specializing in Kawasaki disease for families and patients affected by KD. The event aims to focus on the most relevant issues for newly diagnosed patients as well as those who have had KD in the past. It covers the latest research in Kawasaki disease, management of the most common complications, treatment options, and long-term care. During the symposium, speakers provide updates on research studies, discuss the development of a diagnostic test, address the transition from pediatric to adult care, and answer parent and patient questions during the Q&A session.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The primary audience includes patients with Kawasaki disease, both adults and children, as well as their caregivers, medical students, and advocates for Kawasaki disease.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the most common complications of Kawasaki disease
- Understand updates and developments of Kawasaki disease
- Understand new treatment therapies for Kawasaki disease