DIALOGUES ON HEALTH & WELLNESS

DIALOGUES ON HEALTH & WELLNESS 
Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Talk & Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs

Short Talk: Fatty Liver: How to prevent and treat?
By Dr. Sagnik Biswas, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Gastroenterology, Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

Followed by Registration, filling of proforma; recording of basic parameters of an individual participant; fibro scan test to measure liver stiffness & fat content

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00 hrs
Short Talk on Pancreatic Cancer: Recognizing the Risks and the Warning Signs! 
Speaker: Dr. Pramod Garg, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi
The pancreas is a small organ that produces digestive enzymes and insulin. Its inflammation causes acute pancreatitis or, when persistent, chronic pancreatitis, which can lead to recurrent abdominal pain, diabetes and poor digestion. Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest cancers. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, family history and chronic pancreatitis. Possible warning signs include new or worsening diabetes, unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain, especially after age 50. If you have two or more of these symptoms, consult a doctor. Diagnosis commonly involves an abdominal CT scan; MRI or endoscopic ultrasound may also be used. Outcomes are better when the cancer is found early.
Followed by a panel discussion on Your Pancreas Matters: How to Keep it Healthy! 
Moderator:  Dr. Pramod Garg, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi 
Discussants: Dr. Virinder Kumar Bansal, Prof. of Surgery, General, Laparoscopic & Renal Transplantation Surgeon, Dept. of Surgical Disciplines, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi; Dr. Deepak Gunjan, Addl. Prof., Dept. of Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.
        
Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar