AFPICON Kerala 2025

18 - 19 January 2025, Pearl View Hotel Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala

"From Awareness to Action: Family Medicine for Lifelong Health"

"From Awareness to Action: Family Medicine for Lifelong Health"

Scientific Schedule - AFPICON Kerala 2025

Scientific Programme

Day 01: January 18, 2025

Hall A

09:00 a.m. - 09:20 a.m.
Dyslipidaemia Management: When to Start, What to Target, and How to Treat
Speaker: Dr Vishnu B. S.
Specialist & Academic Coordinator, Department of Family Medicine, KIMSHealth, Trivandrum
09:20 a.m. - 09:40 a.m.
Adult Immunization: Essentials for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Mariyam Shabeera
Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, IQRAA Hospital, Calicut, Chief Family Physician, IQRAA IIMK Dispensary, IIM Kozhikode
09:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Masculine Matters: A Comprehensive View on Male Sexual Dysfunction
Speaker: Dr Anoop K. J.
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Speaking the Language of Care: Communication Skills for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr S. Venkatesan
Professor & Head, Department of Family Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Tea Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Translating Health Awareness into Action: The Family Physician’s Role
Moderator: Dr Nadeem Abootty
Scientific Committee Chair, AFPICON Kerala 2025
Panellists:
  • Dr Pramendra Prasad Gupta, President Elect, WONCA SAR
  • Dr Serin Kuriakose, Treasurer, AFPI
  • Dr M. N. Menon, National Convener, IMA Standing Committee for Ethics
  • Dr Kailas P., State Secretary, AFPI Kerala
  • Dr Dr Jyotika Gupta , National Executive Member, AFPI
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bullet Sessions on Incidentally Detected Asymptomatic Conditions
Session Duration: 10 minutes each
  • Gallstones: Dr Fahmi K.
    Consultant Family Physician, Muthoot Health Care, Kozhencherry
  • Lymphadenopathy: Dr Joice Joseph
    Consultant Family Physician & HOD, Department of Family Medicine, IQRAA International Hospital, Kozhikode
  • Deranged Liver Function Tests: Dr Mamta Manohar
    Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
  • Osteoporosis: Dr Sangeetha S.
    Consultant Family Physician, Aruvithura Medical Centre, Mar Sleeva Medicity, Pala
  • Fibroid Uterus: Dr Roshna Abdul Shukkoor
    Consultant Family Physician, Apollo Family Health Center, Kannur
  • Thrombocytopenia: Dr Rabiya Koori
    Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
12:30 p.m. - 01:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Global Perspectives on Primary Care (By The Spice Route India Movement Kerala Chapter)
Speakers:
Dr Sankha Randenikumara
UK, Former WONCA YDM Chair
Dr Annum Ishtiyaq
Chair- Spice Route Pakistan
Dr Aiswarya V Namboodiri
Lead, The Spice Route India Movement - Kerala Chapter Moderator: Dr Vishnu B. S.
Executive Member, AFPI Kerala Chapter & FM 360, PG Coordinator, The Spice Route India Movement
01:30 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Lunch
02:00 p.m. - 02:20 p.m.
Rational Pharmacotherapy in Antenatal and Lactating Women: Best Practices for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Nusaibath Kottadan
Family Physician & Pain and Palliative Specialist, IQRAA International Hospital, Calicut
02:20 p.m. - 02:40 p.m.
Novel Iron Therapy: Navigating Options for Effective Anemia Management
Speaker: Dr Indhu Rajeev
Consultant Critical Care & Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, Lourdes Hospital, Ernakulam
02:40 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Managing Rectal Bleeding in Primary Care: A Practical Approach
Speaker: Dr Aiswarya V. Namboodiri
Specialist Family Physician, KIMSHealth, Trivandrum
03:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Quiz Finale
04:00 p.m.
Thalassery Heritage Tour
07:00 p.m.
GB Meeting & Gala Dinner

Hall B - Workshops

09:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Workshop A: ECG Essentials: Decoding the Basics
Speakers: Dr Bijoy Mathew
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala, and
Dr Sreejith Valappil, Interventional Cardiologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Workshop B: Brain Imaging Demystified: Introduction to MRI and CT for Family Physicians
Speakers: Dr Jayakrishnan M. P.
Consultant Neurologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital, and
Dr Rashi Kurup
Consultant Family Physician, City Hospital, Ernakulam
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
USG Guided Procedure Training (BUGS)
Presented by: ELITEMED.CARE, Bangalore
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Workshop C: Everyday Wellness: Key Strategies for Healthy Eating and Active Living
Speakers: Dr Mallikarjuna Reddy Somala
Consultant Family Physician & Master Health Coach, and Dr Prasanth S.
Consultant Family Physician, Vathiyayath Hospital, Perumbavoor
12:30 p.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Workshop D: Introduction to Orthotics in Primary Care
Speakers: Dr Nigesh V.
Consultant Family Physician, Ahalia Diabetes Hospital, and
Dr Sisha Paleri
Consultant Physiatrist, ESI Hospital, Palakkad
01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Lunch
02:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.
Workshop E: Diabetic Foot Essentials: Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
Speakers: Dr Javid Risvan O. K. and Dr Arunima Dev S.
Specialist Family Physicians, Health Services, Government of Kerala
02:30 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Workshop F: Newer Insulins and Devices in Diabetes Management
Speakers: Dr Jisha V.
Consultant Family Physician, Vitalis Health, Kochi, and
Dr Anagha Vijayan
Consultant Family Physician, Thrikkakara Cooperative Hospital, Kochi

Hall C - Poster

09:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. || Poster Presentations
10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Paper No: PPG 1
When Arthritis Points to Tuberculosis: A Clinical Challenge
Dr Saleema Abdul Rahiman
Paper No: PPG 3
From Maldives to Diagnosis: The Vital Role of Clinical Insight
Dr Saleema Abdul Rahiman
Paper No: PPG 5
The Great Imitator-A Case of HLH Presenting with Fever of Unknown Origin
Dr Arifa Rahman
Paper No: PPG 7
When Two Viruses Collide: A Case of Dengue and Hepatitis A Coinfection
Dr Gopika Rajendran

11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Paper No: PPG 8
A Formidable Foe from Beyond Our Borders
Dr. Mariyumma
Paper No: PPG 10
Beyond The Obvious: The Potential of Primary Care in Early Detection of Tumour
Dr Megha T
Paper No: PPG 12
Role of Family Physician in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Dr Ameena K.K
Paper No: PPG 13
Fortunate Ulcer – Family Physicians Pivot of Health Care System
Dr Grace Yohannan
Paper No: PPG 6
Bridging Common and Complex: The Art of Family Medicine
Dr. Alphonsa

12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Paper No: PPG 19
Will I Gain More Height, Doctor?” – Unveiling Crohn’s Disease as a Cause of Severe Growth Retardation in an Adolescent
Dr Roshni Sulthana K. P
Paper No: PPG 20
Connecting The Dots: A Child’s Diagnostic Journey
Dr. Shaima N V
Paper No: PPG 21
‘The Comeback of Classics’ Overcoming Multi-Drug-Resistant Enteric Fever with Old Antibiotics
Dr Anwaya G
Paper No: PPG 22
Hidden In Plain Sight: The Oral Ulcer Culprit
Dr Rinsha
Paper No: PPG 14
"When Walking Pneumonia Became a Challenge" - A Complicated Case Study
Dr. Bismitha C P

Hall D - Paper

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. || Oral Paper Presentations
09.00 a.m. - 09.30 a.m.
Quiz: Prelims

10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Paper No: OF 1
Communication Skills for Doctors
Dr P.S Sarma
Paper No: OF 2
Safety and Efficacy of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Vs. Sulfonylureas in Metformin-Based Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Dr Ashwathi G
Paper No: OF 3
Interventions to Treat Vitamin D Deficiency among Children: A Research Protocol
Dr Mamatha Shivananda

11.00 noon – 12.00 noon

Paper No: OPG 1
Typhoid Fever with Atypical Manifestations of Aphthous Ulcers And Myositis-Like Symptoms and Emerging Drug Resistance
Dr. Anziya Rahmath P V
Paper No: OPG 2
Gender Wise Distribution of Malnutrition in Adolescents- A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr Hanna Mariyam
Paper No: OPG 3
Retrospective Hospital-Based Study to Estimate and Compare the Prevalence of Various Adverse Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes in Pre-Covid and Covid Pandemic Period
Dr. Anziya Rahmath P V
Paper No: OPG 4
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Towards Adult Immunizations Among Health Care Professionals
Dr Saleema Abdul Rahiman

12.00 noon. - 1.00 p.m.

Paper No: OPG 5
To Investigate Key Determinants of the Age of Menarche Among Adolescent Girls in the Malabar Region of Kerala
Dr Mufeeda Pullissery
Paper No: OPG 6
Evaluation Of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Methods as Indicators of Fibrosis In Patients With NAFLD as a Continuum of Metabolic Syndrome
Dr Aparna R Palloor

Day 02: January 19, 2025

Hall A

09:00 a.m. - 09:20 a.m.
Decoding Chest X-rays: Practical Insights for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Jithin George
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
09:20 a.m. - 09:40 a.m.
Beyond Worry: Managing Anxiety Disorders in Everyday Practice
Speaker: Dr Zarin Pilakkadavath
Family Medicine Specialist, Aster Clinics, Dubai
09:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Insomnia Management: Multidisciplinary Approach to Sleep Disorders
Speaker: Dr Namita Unnikrishnan
Specialist Family Physician, KIMS Health, Trivandrum
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion: From Legislation to Practice: How Policies Affect Family Medicine
Moderator: Dr Bijay Raj
Founder President, AFPI Kerala
Panellists:
  • Col Dr Mohan Kubendra
    National President, AFPI
  • Dr Vandana Boobna
    National Vice President, AFPI
  • Dr Resmi S. Kaimal
    General Secretary, AFPI
  • Dr Raman Kumar
    Chairman Emeritus & Founder President, AFPI
  • Dr R. Ramesh
    IMA National Vice President-Elect, Former Director of Health Services, Kerala
  • Dr Abdul Rasik T.
    Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Inaugural Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Beyond Boundaries: Shaping the Future of Family Medicine
Speaker: Dr P. K. Sasidharan
Retd. Professor & Head, Department of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Kozhikode
12:40 p.m. - 01:00 p.m.
From Aphthous Stomatitis to Systemic Conditions: Navigating Oral Ulcers
Speaker: Dr Jesheera Mohammed Kutty
Senior Specialist, Family Medicine, Aster MIMS, Calicut
01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Lunch
02:00 p.m. - 02:20 p.m.
Aesthetic to Medical: Understanding Nail and Hair Conditions
Speaker: Dr Roby K. Prasad
Family Physician, Dr Roby’s Family Clinic, Kozhikode
02:20 p.m. - 02:40 p.m.
Conjunctival and Corneal Conditions: Practical Approaches for General Practitioners
Speaker: Dr Krishnakumar P. M.
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala<
02:40 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Tiny Tummies: Managing Common Paediatric Gastrointestinal Issues in Primary Care
Speaker: Dr Lizy Vincent
Consultant & Coordinator (HOD), Department of Family Medicine, KIMSHealth, Thiruvananthapuram
03:00 p.m. - 03:20 p.m.
From Policy to Practice: NTEP Updates for Family Physicians
Speaker: Dr Melvin J. Gonsalvez
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
03:20 p.m. - 03:40 p.m.
The Invisible Illness: Navigating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Speaker: Dr Anand K.
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala
03:40 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Rapid Response: Handling Acute Emergencies in Outpatient Settings
Speaker: Dr.Nisanth Menon N
Head, Emergency Medicine, MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolenchery, Ernakulam
04:00 p.m.
Valedictory Function

Hall B - Workshops

09:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Workshop A: ECG Essentials: Decoding the Basics
Speakers: Dr Bijoy Mathew
Specialist Family Physician, Health Services, Government of Kerala, and
Dr Sreejith Valappil, Interventional Cardiologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Workshop B: Brain Imaging Demystified: Introduction to MRI and CT for Family Physicians
Speakers: Dr Jayakrishnan M. P.
Consultant Neurologist, Tellicherry Cooperative Hospital, and
Dr Rashi Kurup
Consultant Family Physician, City Hospital, Ernakulam
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Workshop C: Everyday Wellness: Key Strategies for Healthy Eating and Active Living
Speakers: Dr Mallikarjuna Reddy Somala
Consultant Family Physician & Master Health Coach, and
Dr Prasanth S.
Consultant Family Physician, Vathiyayath Hospital, Perumbavoor
12:30 p.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Workshop D: Introduction to Orthotics in Primary Care
Speakers: Dr Nigesh V.
Consultant Family Physician, Ahalia Diabetes Hospital, and
Dr Sisha Paleri
Consultant Physiatrist, ESI Hospital, Palakkad
01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m.
Lunch
02:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.
Workshop E: Diabetic Foot Essentials: Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
Speakers: Dr Javid Risvan O. K. and
Dr Arunima Dev S.
Specialist Family Physicians, Health Services, Government of Kerala
02:30 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Workshop F: Newer Insulins and Devices in Diabetes Management
Speakers: Dr Jisha V.
Consultant Family Physician, Vitalis Health, Kochi, and
Dr Anagha Vijayan
Consultant Family Physician, Thrikkakara Cooperative Hospital, Kochi

Hall C - Poster

10:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. || Poster Presentations
10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Paper No: PPG 11
An Unusual Presentation of Chest Pain and Abdominal Pain - Early Care Saves Lives
Dr. Hannath C M
Paper No: PPG 15
When a Wink Speaks Louder Than Words `!!
Dr. Flossy Mathew
< Paper No: PPG 16
Dietary Extremes and Their Price: Myopathy in the Young
Dr. Haifa Abdul Hakkiem
Paper No: PPG 17
Seasonal Skin Irritant: Blister Beetle Dermatitis in Family Medicine Practice
Dr. Bhanu Hareesh
Paper No: PPG 18
Awareness About Breast Cancer and Perceptions and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India - A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Fathima Febin E

11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon

Inauguration – Hall A
12.00 noon - 1.00 p.m.

Paper No: PPG 23
Beyond the Operating Table: Significance of Comprehensive Pre-Operative Assessment
Dr. Shihab
Paper No: PPG 25
Herpes Simplex in a Diabetic and Hypertensive Patient
Dr. Arya R
Paper No: PPG 26
“FROM PRESCRIPTION TO SUPPRESSION” Understanding Drug Induced Neutropenia
Dr. Tinto
Paper No: PPG 27
The Clinical Kaleidoscope: A Potpourri of Cases That Hit the FM Charts Last Month
Dr. Sajina T K

Hall D - Paper

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. || Oral Paper Presentations
10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

Paper No: OPG 7
Why History Taking Matters in Medicine
Dr Archana S
Paper No: OPG 9
From Exhaustion to Recovery: Unmasking the Hidden Impact of Parental Burnout – A Case Study of a Homemaker's Struggle
Dr Aravind Krishnan M
Paper No: OPG 10
“Family Physicians – Pioneers of Preventive Care.” Unveiling The Crucial Role of Family Physician in Early Diagnosis
Dr Sahna Shamjad
Paper No: OPG 11
When Families Choose: A Family Medicine Perspective on Treatment Adherence In Paediatric SLE
Dr. Sreelakshmi M
Paper No: OPG 12
Cracking the Mystery of Persistent Fever – The Critical Role of Early Diagnosis of Non-Infective Aetiology by Family Physicians
Dr. Fathimath Habeeba T M
11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon
Inauguration – Hall A

12.00 noon – 1.00 p.m.

Paper No: OPG 13
Prevalence of Health Behaviours and Protective Factors among Adolescents in Ernakulam District of Kerala - A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Najeeba K.T
Paper No: OPG 14
Perceptions and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccine Among Nursing Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Unaisath K
Paper No: OPG 15
Effects of Screen Viewing and Association Between Home Setting and Screen Time Among Children Aged 2 To 5 Years Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital In Ernakulam- A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr Lamiza Abdusalam
Paper No: OPG 16
From Calm to Chaos: Unveiling Delirium in an Elderly ICU Patient
Dr. Amar Mohammed Sheeras
1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Lunch

2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Paper No: OPG 17
Comparison of Clinical Profile and Severity of Stroke in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre in Kerala - An Observational Study
Dr Rahima Ali
Paper No: OPG 18
Evaluation of Thyroid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre
Dr Jaseem
Paper No: OPG 19
Tubercular Meningitis in a Young Female on Immunosuppressant
Dr Fayiza NM
Paper No: OPG 8
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children with Recurrent Respiratory Infections Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital and Its Awareness among Parents - A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr Hamnas Muhammed
Paper No: OPG 20
Parasites in Disguise: Uncovering an Unusual Cause of Painful Lumps
Dr Akhila P

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