“GHS 2024 has the highest caliber of internationally acclaimed faculty and will develop a very robust agenda in collaboration with leading experts from India and the United States,” Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) said in his introductory remarks at the inauguration of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the 18th edition of the Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) held in New Delhi on October 20tjh, 2024.
“The six hours of clinical CME sessions with academicians from India and the US will offer unique opportunities for local medical staff and healthcare professionals to advance leanings and provide the best possible care for the people of India focusing on preventive medicine, lifestyle changes and the integration of modern technology into Medicine,” he added.
The scientific program and workshops of GHS were developed by leading experts with contributions by the Scientific Advisory Board and the International Scientific Committee. The workshops were led by world famous physicians on topics relevant to the needs of the time.
The sessions on Cancer Prevention Strategies: 2025 And Beyond was moderated by Dr. Manmeet Ahluwalia, who in his opening remarks stated that Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in India, while stressing the importance of preventive measures that will help save lives.
Dr. Satheesh Kathula, MD, FACP, DipABLM Hematologist/Oncologist, Dayton, OH, USA, AAPI President eloquently presented on the Role of Lifestyle Changes in Cancer Prevention. He highlighted said, “You cannot change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle to prevent diseases.” “Stop 3; Start 3.”
An Overview of Cancer Epidemiology in India was presented by Dr. Hari Sagiraju, Assistant Professor Preventive Oncology, National Cancer Institute-AIIMS, who advocated for an India-centric approach. Technological Innovations in Cancer Detection was presented by Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA Medical Oncologist, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, Fl, USA. Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi Senior Director, Oncology, Fortis Healthcare shared with the delegates on the Rising Incidence, Lagging Screening: Addressing the Colorectal Cancer Burden in India.
Gurguram Developing Community-Based Cancer Prevention Programs was presented by Dr. Raghunadha Rao Digumarti MNJ institute of Oncology. The importance of Cancer screening & awareness: What everyone needs to know was the topic addressed by Dr. Harit Chaturvedi Chairman of the Max Institute of Cancer Care.
The session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) focusing on Navigating Clinical AI – Power: Velocity: Impact was presented by Dr. Nitesh Rohatgi Senior Director, Oncology, Fortis Healthcare.
A Roundtable Discussion on Integrating Technology in Public Health Programs Collaborative Efforts in Cancer Prevention Public-Private Partnerships in Cancer Prevention was enlightening to the audience on ways to incorporate modern technology into medical practice.
The session on Thinking Beyond Heart Attacks: Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk was moderated by Dr. Amit Govil. Dr. J C Mohan, Chairman, Institute of Heart and Vascular Disorders, Jaipur took the audience to a wider worldview of the Prevalence of Heart Disease and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in India.
Effective Risk Factors Management and Lifestyle Modifications was an insightful session by Dr. Sunil Kaza Cardiologist, Nashville, Tn, USA. “Do South Asians need their own Lipid Guidelines?” was the topic addressed by Dr. Raman Puri Cardiologist, Apollo Hospital, Delhi. Managing Subclinical Atherosclerosis — Prevent, Detect, and Pre-empt Heart Attacks in Young Southeast Asians; Role of CTA and Calcium Scoring were the topics inasightfuly addressed by Dr. Brahma Sharma Cardiologist, affiliated to Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA.
Innovations in Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk; Thinking Outside the Box was yet another valuable topic addressed by an eminent group of panelists. Technological innovation CGMs, Devices, Apps, Websites and More was addressed by Dr. Brij Makkar Director, Diabetes and Obesity Center, Delhi.
Care Delivery Innovations: Time to Rethink and Transform Our Paradigms was addressed by Dr. Anuj Bhargava MD, MBA, CDCES, FACP, FACE CEO, My Diabetes Home CEO, Iowa Diabetes. The session on Managing Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome was presented by Kris Vijayaraghavan, MD, MD Cardiologist, Lipidologist and Endocrinologist Arizona, USA.
PSA – Quandaries and Conundrum was another important topic addressed by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, MD, MS, FRCS Chairman, Urologic Clinics of North Florida, and the President Elect of AAPI.
The Summary Panel – Bringing it all together; Taking care of the whole patient and reducing global cardiometabolic risk through a combined effort was moderated by Dr. Vinayak Agrawal, Fortis Heart Institute.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Kathula said, “Local problems should find local solutions. What is popular and found effective in a White population cannot be often duplicated in India.” In addition, while complementing Dr. Lokesh Edara’s efforts in championing the cause of Global Medical Education, Dr. Kathula suggested that “we need to identify and support such champions in their mission to accomplish a lofty goal that helps realize the mission of AAPI.”
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