Global Treatment Services with muscat family physicians and Sparsh hospitals Bangalore held an International Medical Conference on Friday, December 2 at Crown Plaza Hotel, Qurum.
Dr. Sunil Udhire, Consultant Hematology,
Paediatric Oncology & BMT physician presented 20 cases for discussion which
included benign hematological disorders like Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia
& Haemophilia. He went on to discuss cases on more serious blood cancers
like leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, hemoglobinopathies etc.
All these blood disorders are very
commonly found in Omani population.
Dr. Mahesh Rajshekhariah, Consultant
Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, elaborated conditions in
which a patient has to be referred for Bone Marrow Transplant. He discussed in
detail about the selection of patient, preparation, procedure, post BMT care
& complications. He also spoke about patients who will need Autologous,
Allogenic or Haplo transplant of Stem Cells.
"It's a teamwork. Many doctors are
involved in deciding the treatment after discussing it. This reduces errors /
complications to the minimum& gives best results" both speakers told
the audience.
Despite long weekend National Day Holidays
50+ doctors ..Oncologist, Hematogist, Pediatricians, Internists & Family
physicians attended the meeting. This reflects the keen interest of doctors
practicing in Oman to learn & also the importance of the topics for medical
practitioners in Oman.
Dr. Sanjay Dalal, founder of Muscat Family Physicians' Group thanked the international speakers for sharing their experience/expertise. Kudos to Doctors practicing in Oman who attended this very educative session & making it lively by their active participation.