Dr. Salahshouri was followed by Dr. Martin Whyte, the Associate Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Surrey, UK, who shared insights about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), explaining that initial data proves that those with NAFLD improve after weight loss.
Dr. Andrew Frankel, Consultant Renal Physician at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK presented next. He discussed topics like chronic kidney disease and how type 2 diabetes in the long term increases the risk of impaired kidney function. Dr. Frankel mentioned that the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter treatment is an effective way to address this issue in all patients, including those who are non-diabetic.
He was followed by Dr. Marilia Calcia, Consultant Psychiatrist at King’s College Hospital, London. Dr. Calcia presented studies around the psychology of multimorbidity, highlighting the adverse effects of mental health, such as poor self-management and decreased life expectancy in patients with diabetes. Dr. Calcia concluded her presentation by emphasizing that with proper support, patients can better manage their comorbidities.
Open to all physicians based in the UAE and abroad, the Advanced Medicine Congress provided a platform for the wider medical community to hear from experienced researchers and healthcare professionals on pressing topics, previously unexplored.
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