Prayagraj: The Annual Refresher Course, ‘IMA CGP Update 2025’, themed ‘Nephrology Update 2025’, was held on Sunday at the AMA Convention Center.
Dr Dharmendra Bhadauria, a senior nephrologist at Medanta Lucknow, spoke about the approach to patients with renal disease. He said, “An AI-assisted approach to managing patients with renal dysfunction can significantly enhance early detection, improve diagnostic accuracy, and personalise treatment plans.
AI algorithms can analyse large datasets of patient information, including lab results, imaging data, and medical history, to identify patterns indicative of kidney disease and predict its progression. This allows for timely interventions and potentially slows disease progression.”
Dr R K Sharma, former director of SGPGI Lucknow and head of the department of nephrology at Medanta Lucknow, delivered the Dr V K Agarwal Oration. He stated that kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is defined as a health disorder attributable to connections among obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.
CKM syndrome includes those at risk for CVD and those with existing CVD.
Prof Dr Anupama Kaul, from the department of dephrology at SGPGI Lucknow, discussed pregnancy and renal disease. She said that women with kidney disease are at a higher risk of developing preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterised by high blood pressure and protein in the urine.
Kidney disease can increase the risk of preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, and stillbirth. Regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and fetal growth is essential throughout pregnancy. Adjustments to diet and lifestyle, such as reducing salt intake and managing high blood pressure, may be necessary.
Dr Jeyakumar Meyppan, professor and HOD of nephrology at SGPGI Lucknow, gave a lecture on the management of nondiabetic kidney disease in type 2 DM patients. He explained that a balanced diet with limited sodium and protein intake can help manage blood pressure and kidney function.
Regular physical activity can improve blood sugar control and overall cardiovascular health, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese.
