Visakhapatnam: In an initiative to fight growing weight problems, the indian Medical Association (IMA), Visakhapatnam, organized a complete one-day CME on 'Handling Obesity: 2025 and Beyond' on Sunday.
The occasion, supported by way of Medicover Hospitals, witnessed a presence of nearly four hundred medical doctors in attendance.
Obesity is recognized as the root cause of numerous important non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular problems, infertility, joint ache, breathing troubles, and despair.
Alarmingly, growing cases of pediatric obesity had been additionally highlighted during the program.
Specialists warned that if left unmanaged, weight problems can result in serious, long-term fitness headaches.
The CME delivered collectively renowned speakers from Chennai, Nashik, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam, who addressed obesity as a complex multisystem disorder affecting physical, mental, and social well-being.
Padma Vibhushan Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairman and chief gastroenterologist at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, brought the keynote address on 'current advances in obesity management and non-surgical endoscopic alternatives like ESG.' His address was followed by a felicitation ceremony recognizing his exceptional contributions to gastroenterology and public health. Dr. srinivas Nistala, government member of IMA Visakhapatnam and head of medical gastroenterology at Medicover Hospitals, shared scientific insights on the function of intragastric balloons as a minimally invasive solution for handling obesity.
Commenting on the initiative, Dr. srinivas Nistala stated, "This program is a critical step towards teaching the medical fraternity about the extreme implications of weight problems and the significance of a holistic, multidisciplinary remedy approach."
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