Essentials of Inborn – Metabolic and Genetic Disorder, a book on Metabolic Disorders was unveiled by Dr. P.D Gupta, Research Advisor, J.S.S University, Mysore.  The book launching ceremony was held at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital.

Dr. Gupta informed that the objective of this book is to spread awareness among masses and pediatricians about genetic disorders and metabolic disorders among newborn babies.

The program was inaugurated by Dr. P.D Gupta and Dr. R.K Nahar (Vice Chancellor of Geetanjali University).  Bhupendra Mandliya (Registrar) and Dr Pramila Bajaj (Medical Superintendent) were also present on the occasion.

Dr. Gupta said that the awareness of genetic disorders is the need of the hour and all Pediatricians, Gynecologists, Neonatologists including the general public should be careful about medical tests and food intake during pregnancy.

During the program Dr. P.D Gupta addressed several deformities in relation with metabolic and genetic disorders.  Dr. Ashish Satpathi (Neonatologist, GMCH), Dr. Saurabh Dani and Prasanna Kumar B Shirol (Founder Member of O.R.D.I, Bangalore) also shared their views.

All speakers emphasized that screening tests of new born babies should be done timely, which in turn will help doctors to recognize any disorder in the unborn baby.