The Diabetes and Endocare Clinic jointly with the DPS celebrated World Thyroid Day on Wednesday. To commemorate the day, a workshop on thyroid disorders at the DPS premises was organised.
Brahmapur MlA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chyaupatnaik inaugurated the workshop in the presence of BDA Chairman Subash Maharana, Khallikote University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Manmath Padhy, Parla Maharaja Engineering College Principal Prof Dr Ranjan Swain, Deputy Mayor Jyotsna Nayak, and Roland Institutes Chairperson Jammula Jayalakshmi.
Consultant endocrinologist from the Diabetes and Endocare Clinic Dr Sunil Kumar Kota was present as the chief speaker. A free thyroid blood testing was conducted for general public on the occasion, where about 150 people got benefitted.
In an interactive session, Dr Kota explained the causes, symptoms and treatment of various thyroid disorders. An educational video material (DVD) on thyroid disorders, prepared by Dr Kota, was unveiled.