Early childhood ruptured attachments, adversity and trauma experiences have significant impacts on health, development and well-being throughout the lifespan. Understanding these impacts and learning care strategies that can enhance professionals’ and caregivers’ abilities to prevent or mitigate these impacts can reduce the incidence of health crises and improve overall well-being and quality of life. Participants will learn the fundamentals of attachment patterns, developmental trauma and associated behaviors and will discuss strategies for working with traumatized children and supporting parents and caregivers. This on-demand webcast will provide an essential foundation for understanding the need to implement new care practices and will advance participants’ knowledge of cutting-edge attachment and trauma-response care in their professional and personal lives.

Millions of people around the world suffer from rare and undiagnosed diseases, often leading to years of frustration, uncertainty, and distress. This session will explore the latest approaches and tools for diagnosing and managing rare diseases. It will delve into cutting-edge genetic-sequencing technologies and advanced data analytics that can assist and guide diagnosis. Participants will also learn about interdisciplinary teams and patient advocacy and the impact they have on solving these complex medical problems.

While scientists are still working to identify and clarify all of the functions of sleep, decades of studies have confirmed that sleep is of fundamental importance for various physical and cognitive processes and even survival. Studies have also identified potentially catastrophic effects of lack of sleep on health, wellness, and brain function. This presentation will discuss research that indicates the impact of sleep deprivation on the body and examine the role of underdiagnosed sleep apnea as a significant threat to public health.

Patients who have received an organ transplant can provide valuable insights into the entire transplant journey, bringing new awareness to the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of the transplant journey.