Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a noted Indian endocrinologist, was recently honored with which prestigious award?

Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a prominent Indian endocrinologist who serves as the group chairman and head of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, was honored with the 2025 Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSMedal of Achievement by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). This prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to osteoporosis research. Dr. Mithal established the first bone density measurement and osteoporosis service in India in 1996 and published widely recognized research on global vitamin D status. The award was presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases in Rome, Italy. Dr. Mithal was previously honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2015 for his contributions to medicine.