CME on “Neural tube Defects” – PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences
Keeping abreast of improvements to Medical curriculum, Anatomy is now taught in a manner that makes it clinically relevant and facilitates integration with other disciplines. Sub components of the discipline includes gross anatomy, embryology, and histology which are covered in a manner that only provides sufficient scientific foundation but also makes them functionally relevant and of clinical significance. Integration in medical education means breaking the barrier between individual disciplines. Hence the Department of Anatomy , PKDIMS is hosting CME on Neural Tube defects (NTDs) by integrating various disciplines of Medicine and describing their anatomical, developmental, genetic, and other clinical aspects.
NTDs are one of the most common birth defects affecting over 300000 births each year world wide.Neural Tube defects including Spina Bifida and Anencephaly are severe birth defects of the central nervous system that originate during embryonic development when the Neural Tube fails to close completely.Human NTDs are multifactorial with contributions from both genetic and environmental factors. NTDs are common and they represent major public health problems by virtue of their mortality, morbidity, social cost and and human suffering.
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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.45am-09.00am | Registration |
| 09.00am-.9.30am | Inaugural Ceremony |
| 09.30am-.9.50am | Anatomy of Brain Dr G.V Hebbal Prof- Dept of Anatomy |
| 09.50am-.10.10am | Anatomy of Spinal Cord Dr Seema Valsalan E Tutor- Dept of Anatomy |
| 10.10am-.10.30am | Embryology of Brain Dr Benjamin W Asst Prof- Dept of Anatomy |
| 10.30am-.10.50am | Embryology of Spinal Cord Ms Akshara V.R Asst Prof- Dept of Anatomy |
| 10.50am-.11.00am | Tea Break |
| 11.00am-.11.30am | Neural Tube Defects and its Genetic Correlation Dr Kiran K Asst Prof- Dept of Anatomy |
| 11.30am-.12.00pm | Role of Folic Acids in NTDs Dr Jagathlal Prof & HOD – Dept of Biochemistry |
| 12.00pm-.12.30pm | Burden and Prevention of NTDs Dr Vani Asst Prof – Dept of Community Medicine |
| 12.30pm-.01.00pm | Screening and Counselling of NTDs Dr T Guha Preetha Asst Prof – Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| 01.00pm-.02.00pm | Lunch Break |
| 02.30pm-.02.45pm | Prenatal Assessment Dr Manu Joseph Senor Resident – Dept of Radiology |
| 02.45pm-.03.30pm | Management of NTDs Dr Biju C Jose Consultant Neurosurgeon |
| 03.30pm-.03.45pm | Some Interesting cases of NTDs Dr PK Ramakrishnan Prof & HOD – Dept of Anatomy |
| 03.45pm-.04.15pm | Feedback and Valedictory Function |
