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Mangaluru: At the 82nd annual All India Ophthalmological Conference in Kolkata, Dr. Atul Kamath, a consultant ophthalmologist at Yenepoa Medical College, received the prestigious Ophthalmic Heroes of India Award from the All India Ophthalmological Society. This accolade recognized his groundbreaking research on safeguarding the ocular health of ICU patients during the Covid-19 crisis. Dr. Kamath, along with his wife, Dr. Aditi Pai, collaborated on a study during the peak of the pandemic's second wave, under the mentorship of Dr. Indravan Vasava, an assistant professor at Baroda Medical College and Sir SayajiRao Hospital, Vadodara. Their research focused on the impact of ocular care training for nursing staff on ventilated patients in ICUs, aiming to mitigate ocular surface disorders. The study demonstrated the crucial role of nursing staff in early detection and intervention, leading to a significant reduction in ocular disorders by nearly 90%. Notably, approximately 20 nursing staff members in Vadodara underwent a 30-day eye care training program, resulting in a remarkable improvement in identifying danger signs and subsequently decreasing ICU-related eye problems.
Jaipur: Following the completion of their PhDs, three nurses in Rajasthan have been denied permission by the state's medical and health department to use the title "Dr" with their names.
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.
FAIMA Launches Toll-Free Mental Health Helpline for Doctors Across India
Jalandhar (Punjab): Dr. Deepak Chawla has officially taken on the role of President for the Jalandhar branch of the Indian Medical Association for the year 2024.
Dr. Sundar Sankaran, Program Director at Aster Institute of Renal Transplantation in Bengaluru, recently criticized HDFC for inundating him with spam calls from their loan team.
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