CME ON PEDIATRIC CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
The
Department of Biochemistry of FMMC organized a one day CME on “Pediatric Clinical Biochemistry†on 16th
September 2017 in the Hospital Conference Hall.
The
programme started with a prayer song. The Dean of FMMC Dr Jayaprakash Alva, welcomed the gathering.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr Poornima Manjrekar, Head of Biochemistry at
KMC Mangalore and the National President
of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India. The Chief Guest was introduced
by Dr Malathi M., HOD of Biochemistry and organizing chairperson of the CME.
Dr
Poornima, in her address, stressed the need for pediatric reference intervals
for the biochemical parameters, developing the speciality of Pediatric Clinical
Biochemistry and minimizing errors in
sample collection. Rev.Fr Richard Coelho, Director of FMCI presided over
the inaugural programme. He highlighted the importance of lab tests in the
diagnosis of pediatric diseases and the impact of child’s health on the parents
and family. The initiative taken by the Department of Biochemistry was
appreciated by the Director, chief guest and the Dean in their messages. Rev.Fr
Rudolph Ravi D’Sa , Administrator of FMMCH and Rev.Fr Ajith Menezes,
Administrator of FMMC were present on the dais. Dr Avinash SS, Organizing
Secretary of the CME, proposed the vote of thanks. The masters of the programme
were Dr Maitreyee DS and Dr Shailaja
Katti.
The
delegates witnessed an informative and interesting presentations from experts.
Dr Vadaradaj Shenoy, Professor of
Pediatrics, FMMC spoke on “Importance of clinical biochemistry in the
diagnosis of pediatric diseases and
challenges faced in the interpretation of lab reportsâ€. Dr Vijay Bhat, Biochemist from Manipal Hospital
Bangalore addressed the issues of preanalytical variables and pediatric
reference intervals. Dr Saritha Paul, Neonatologist of FMMCH delivered the talk
on “ Role of biochemical tests in pre natal and neonatal careâ€. There was a session on “techniques of sample
collection from neonates and children†by Ms. Megha from BD pre analytical
systems. Importance of biochemical tests in pediatric cancers was explained by
Dr Harsha Prasad L., pediatric oncologist from KMC Mangalore. Dr Shrikrishna
Acharya, Endocrinologist of KSHEMA spoke on “Childhood obesity and metabolic
syndromeâ€.
The
CME was attended by about 120 delegates from faculties of Biochemistry, Paediatrics
and lab medicine from various parts of the State. The CME was well appreciated by the delegates.