Daijiworld Media Network – (NR)
Mangalore Dec 3: The department of paediatrics at Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme here on Sunday Dec 2 for general practitioners in the city.
Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa administrator of FMMCH extended a warm welcome to all the delegates. He even made an important announcement on the occasion extending an invitation to all to the inauguration of the state-of-the art oncology department by the former president of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalm, scheduled to be held next Sunday Dec 8.
The first session was chaired by Dr. K.V. Shenoy the professor and H.O.D., department of paediatrics. In his speech he elucidated upon a few points regarding newer vaccines. He stressed upon the fact that immunization saves three million lives globally. According to him immunization is one of the most cost-effective health interventions, and it is in-fact the key to the foundation of a healthy public system.
Dr Shenoy's presentation included an extensive coverage on the need for vaccines to fight against certain diseases backed by supportive evidence. He also focused on the advantages of combination vaccines which are not as expensive as the conventional individual vaccines. Moreover, he gave a ray of hope about vaccines likely to be developed in the near future against wide-spread diseases like malaria.
The second session conducted was that of ‘Headache in Children’ by Dr. Habib Khan, asst. professor, Paediatrics, FMMCH. His presentation focused on certain investigations to be sought after by the general practitioner before coming to a diagnosis. He also stressed upon the need for differentiation between certain cardinal signs in the approach to management of headache.
Dr. Anil Shetty asst. professor, paediatrics, FMMCH conducted the third session on ‘Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation’. He emphasized on the need for due care to be taken before prescribing certain medications in pregnancy, so as to avoid harming the growing fetus in the womb.
The last session entitled ‘Essential New Born Care’ was by Dr. Joy D’Souza asst. professor of paediatrics, FMMCH. Dr. Joy gave a detailed assessment of the caring methods for a new born baby, characteristic features and systems. The presentation also included a display of extensive photographic slides.
To add some spice to the event there was a round of ‘Picture Quiz’ which brought in an air of excitement and curiosity amongst the medical fraternity. The quiz not only focused on certain rare and interesting findings but also helped to refresh the grey cells of many.
All presentations were followed by interactive sessions involving the delegates. Dr. K.V. Shenoy proposed the vote of thanks.