Patna: The Department of Neurology at AIIMS Patna organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on September 21 to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, focusing on awareness, early diagnosis and advances in the management of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Titled “ADD-UP 2026 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Update: Awareness, Advances and Hope”, the programme was held at the AIIMS Patna auditorium. It aimed to update doctors and healthcare professionals on early identification, timely diagnosis, modern treatment, rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care.
Experts Discuss Advances In Dementia Care
The programme was attended by Prof. (Brig.) Dr. Raju Agarwal, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Patna, as the Chief Guest and Chief Patron. Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Singh, former Director of IGIMS, Patna, attended as the Guest of Honour.
Senior officials and faculty members from different academic and administrative departments of AIIMS Patna also participated in the programme.
The CME was organised under the leadership of Dr. Anand Kumar Rai, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology, AIIMS Patna.
Experts from AIIMS Patna, IGIMS, PMCH, Medanta and Big Apollo, Patna, among other institutions, participated in the academic sessions.
Scientific Sessions Focus On Alzheimer’s And Dementia
The scientific programme covered several aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including epidemiology and fluid biomarkers, functional anatomy of dementia and the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease.
Sessions also discussed the clinical application of higher mental functions, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and the relationship between social media and dementia.
The programme provided a platform for interaction, knowledge-sharing and exchange of experiences among healthcare professionals from different specialties.
Focus On Early Diagnosis And Specialised Care
Addressing the programme, Prof. (Brig.) Dr. Raju Agarwal stressed the importance of timely identification, appropriate evaluation and treatment amid the increasing number of dementia cases.
Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Singh highlighted the need for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia and strengthening neurological facilities for assessment and management.
Dr. Anand Kumar Rai emphasised the need to establish a dedicated “Centre of Excellence” for Alzheimer’s disease to strengthen specialised care and management for patients.
Awareness And Multidisciplinary Management
The CME also focused on improving healthcare professionals’ understanding of public awareness, early recognition of dementia, appropriate diagnosis and modern multidisciplinary management.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on awareness, early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and multidisciplinary care for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
