CME Topic

“Skin Care, Herbals and Proteinuria – What Every Caregiver Should Know.”

Speaker

Dr. A. Venkatesh
MD (Paediatrics), DM (Nephrology), Post Doctoral Fellowship (Pediatric Nephrology)

Dr. Venkatesh emphasized the importance of early diagnosis of renal disease, stating that proteinuria (presence of protein in urine) is one of the earliest indicators of kidney damage. He noted that timely intervention can significantly prevent the progression of CKD. He also highlighted the challenges patients face with skin complications and cautioned against the unsupervised use of herbal remedies, stressing that all treatments should be managed under medical supervision. He further underlined the need for early referral to nephrologists to reduce the risk of dialysis dependency.

IMA Leadership in Attendance

The CME was supported by IMA Cuddalore leaders:

● Dr. S. Mugunthan – President
● Dr. R. Vinothkumar – Secretary
● Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan – Treasurer

Their involvement played a key role in facilitating knowledge exchange and local physician engagement.

Commitment from Apollo Dialysis Clinics

Mr. M. Sudhakara Rao, COO, Apollo Dialysis Clinics, shared,

“Our goal is to enhance coordination between primary care physicians and nephrologists, ensuring patients receive timely intervention and accurate guidance. Apollo Dialysis Clinics remains committed to early detection, patient education, and accessible quality renal care. We sincerely thank IMA Cuddalore for their collaboration.”

Key Objectives of the CME

1.Increase awareness on early CKD detection and referral
2.Promote safe caregiver practices and lifestyle modifications
3.Improve coordination between primary care and nephrology
4.Enhance patient outcomes through timely medical intervention

CME programmes are designed to keep doctors and healthcare professionals up to date with the latest medical practices. This session focused on key aspects of kidney health and was attended by over 40 medical professionals, including general physicians and specialists. The platform served as a learning forum and helped in building awareness around managing kidney diseases more effectively.
The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Mathew P. Alex, Consultant/SAG, and Dr. Meena Nair, Medical Superintendent. Two experienced nephrologists from Apollo Dialysis led the clinical sessions as below:

• Dr. Venkatesh Rajkumar spoke on “Incidentally Detected High Creatinine – How to Proceed?” and shared crucial steps for early diagnosis and proper management of kidney function issues.
• Dr. Shakti Ram delivered a session on “Dialysis Related Complications and their management,” offering practical tips on handling challenges during dialysis and ensuring patient safety.

The session also included introductions by Dr. Sreedevi, Consultant/SOF, and ended with a vote of thanks from Dr. Shoba Ranganathan, Consultant/SAG.

Mr. Sudhakara Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Dialysis Clinics, stated:“CME initiatives like these reflect our ongoing commitment to provide quality kidney care. By engaging with frontline medical teams through scientific dialogue, we aim to build stronger, evidence-based treatment frameworks for dialysis patients. At Apollo Dialysis Clinics, we believe that continuous medical education is not optional—it’s essential to deliver better patient outcomes, especially in a high-need specialty like nephrology.”