Guwahati: Apollo Excelcare Hospital successfully hosted the Metabolic Conclave at Vivanta Guwahati under the banner of the Apollo Knowledge Series, bringing together leading medical experts to discuss the growing challenges of metabolic health. The conclave focused on the complex link between obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), highlighting evolving clinical guidelines and case studies aimed at improving patient outcomes. Key scientific sessions were delivered by Dr. Manash Pratim Baruah, Director & Head of Endocrinology, Apollo Excelcare Hospital, and Dr. Nilakshi Deka, Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals Guwahati. Their presentations emphasized evidence-based approaches to obesity management within the larger framework of metabolic disorders. The event was chaired by eminent medical leaders including Prof. (Dr.) Bhabani Prasad Chakravarty, Medical Director, Health City Hospital; Dr. Neil Bardoloi, Director & Head of Cardiology, Apollo Excelcare Hospital; and Dr. Suranjit Barua, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Downtown Hospital, reflecting the conclave’s interdisciplinary ethos. A major highlight was the panel discussion on “Multidisciplinary Approach to Manage Obesity,” moderated by Dr. Baruah and Dr. Deka. The diverse panel featured specialists from cardiology, gynaecology, Paediatrics, gastroenterology, psychology, urology, and nutrition, underscoring the need for integrated strategies in obesity care. The conclave reinforced Apollo Excelcare Hospital’s commitment to advancing evidence-based dialogue and multidisciplinary collaboration in tackling the rising burden of metabolic disorders, aiming for a future of patient-centered and holistic healthcare.
