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The ATS Awards Committee has honored Prof. Raj Kumar, Director of the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), with the prestigious ATS Public Service Award at the ATS 2024 International Conference in San Diego, California. This recognition celebrates Prof. Kumar's exceptional dedication to public health and air quality improvement, highlighting his leadership in tobacco cessation, lung disease prevention, and the promotion of respiratory health equity. The award acknowledges his outstanding contributions in advancing initiatives related to air quality enhancement, tobacco control, communicable respiratory disease management, and critical care, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers and the wider healthcare community. For over twenty years, Prof. Raj Kumar has been a leading figure in the fight against lung-related illnesses and the enhancement of air quality standards. As the Director of Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, he has initiated numerous campaigns to promote tobacco cessation and raise awareness about respiratory health. Prof. Kumar's dedication to this cause is underscored by his generous contribution of over Rs. 5 lakhs towards tobacco cessation efforts. Among his notable achievements is the establishment of India's inaugural quitline service, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at aiding individuals on their journey to quit tobacco. His visionary proposal for the quitline, presented in 2014, gained considerable traction and support, leading to its official inauguration on May 30, 2016, by the esteemed Shri Jai Prakash Nadda, former Union Health Minister. Since its inception, the quitline service, with Prof. Kumar as its Principal Investigator, has been instrumental in providing crucial assistance to numerous individuals striving to overcome tobacco addiction, with him serving as a pivotal driving force behind its success. Additionally, Prof. Raj Kumar's advocacy efforts have resulted in the inclusion of a toll-free quitline number (1800112356) on the packaging of all tobacco products, aligning with government regulations and extending the reach and effectiveness of tobacco cessation interventions. Prof. Kumar's relentless commitment to public service and his significant contributions to respiratory health and tobacco control exemplify the essence of the ATS Public Service Award. His outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication inspire healthcare professionals globally, emphasizing the necessity of collaborative efforts in tackling urgent public health issues.
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
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ബംഗളൂരു: ഡി.ജി.എ.എഫ്.എം.എസ് (ഡയറക്ടർ ജനറൽ ഓഫ് ആംഡ് ഫോഴ്സസ് മെഡിക്കൽ സർവീസസ്) ഓഫീസിൽ ഡയറക്ടർ ജനറൽ ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ സർവീസസ് (ആംഡ് ഫോഴ്സ്) സ്ഥാനം ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് എയർ മാർഷൽ, സാധന സക്സേന നായർ ചരിത്രം കുറിച്ചു
ഡൽഹി: റെസിഡൻഷ്യൽ കാമ്പസുകളിൽ ഇനി മുതൽ മുഴുവൻ സമയവും ഇലക്ട്രിക് സ്റ്റാഫ് കാറുകൾ ലഭ്യമാക്കുമെന്ന് ഡൽഹിയിലെ ഓൾ ഇന്ത്യ ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഓഫ് മെഡിക്കൽ സയൻസസ് (എയിംസ്).
Dehradun: A third-year MBBS student, Kanuraj Singh from Dehradun, has been accused of intentional insult, using offensive words to insult the modesty of a woman, and physical assault.
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