Essential biomarkers in IEM: basic course
Differential diagnosis and initial management
A practical approach to early recognition and initial clinical management
This course delivers highly practical, case-based training on essential biomarkers in inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs), designed to help you respond confidently to common and time-critical clinical scenarios. You will learn how to recognise early warning signs, interpret key laboratory results, and make informed clinical decisions during the first hours of patient management—often before a definitive diagnosis is available.
The course is delivered as a series of six focused webinars, each centred on a key biochemical presentation. You can register for individual webinars according to your interests or clinical priorities, or choose the full series for a comprehensive and fully integrated learning experience.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize alarm laboratory patterns in acute metabolic situations.
- Interpret key biomarkers within the appropriate clinical context.
- Establish an initial differential diagnosis oriented toward IMDs.
- Initiate urgent management measures while etiological studies are ongoing.
- Identify when and how to appropriately refer patients to specialized units.
Webinar sessions
Clinical approach to hypoglycemia beyond isolated glucose values: when to suspect an IMD, which samples are critical, and how to orient the initial diagnostic work-up.
Early recognition of hyperammonemia as a life-threatening emergency, key points for laboratory interpretation, and first therapeutic steps before a definitive diagnosis.
How to differentiate acquired versus metabolic causes of metabolic acidosis and which analytical parameters help guide the differential diagnosis.
Interpretation of lactate levels in real clinical contexts: when it reflects disease severity, when it suggests a metabolic defect, and how to act accordingly.
Clinical interpretation of hyperCKemia and its relationship with neuromuscular and metabolic disorders, with emphasis on the initial assessment.
Key elements for identifying metabolic causes of acute liver involvement and distinguishing potentially treatable conditions.
This course is especially aimed at:
- Pediatric neurologists.
- General pediatricians.
- Neurologists (adult and pediatric).
- Internists.
- Emergency physicians.
- Residents.
- and other healthcare professionals involved in the initial evaluation and management of patients with suspected metabolic disorders.
Learning experience
We have designed a complete program, carefully prepared with the participation of expert speakers to guarantee you a high-level training experience.
You will receive the webinar link 24 hours before the start of each session.
Learn from leaders in the field, who will share their knowledge and experience in each session.
To obtain the certificate, you may miss no more than one session. The certificate will be available for download on the virtual campus once the course is completed and the satisfaction survey has been submitted.
Training options
Full course (6 webinars)
Price 150 €. Reduced fee 100 € appliable to participants from countries with special rates.
Individual webinars
Price per module is 30€ and 20 € appliable to participants from countries with special rates.
EACCME credits are available exclusively to participants enrolled in the full course. The full course may be purchased up to the date of the final module, as all webinars are recorded and remain available on demand. Participants who enrol in individual modules will receive a hospital-certified certificate of attendance for each module only.
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European EAACME (SEAFORMEC) accreditation has been requested
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