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During a televised health conference organized by Medically Speaking, Dr. Parul Gupta, the Transplant Coordinator at PGIMER Chandigarh, was honored with the esteemed Sushruta Award 2024 for her remarkable achievements in advancing the field of organ donation. Presented by Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, this recognition signifies a significant milestone in her career journey. On February 8, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, the awards ceremony honored the remarkable accomplishments of healthcare professionals. Dr. Gupta's steadfast dedication and outstanding efforts in facilitating over 150 organ and tissue donations at PGIMER Chandigarh were recognized with this prestigious honor. Since 2019, Dr. Gupta has served as the Transplant Coordinator at PGIMER Chandigarh, playing a pivotal role in the success of the institute's deceased organ donation program. Her expertise and dedication have been instrumental in spearheading some of the most successful organ donation initiatives in a public sector hospital. At the Conclave, Dr. Gupta took part in a panel discussion titled "Donate Organs and Save Lives," where she actively emphasized the crucial role of transplant coordinators in deceased organ donation. She stressed the significance of approaching potential donor families with compassion and sensitivity, particularly during challenging times.
Dr. Gupta's impact extends beyond standard organ donation protocols, as she has actively spearheaded pioneering initiatives such as organ donation after cardiac death (DCD) and organ donation in very young children, including infants as young as 39 days old. These groundbreaking efforts were acknowledged by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 99th episode, highlighting their significant role in broadening the scope of organ donation. A significant achievement in Dr. Gupta's career was the successful organ donation of a child aged only 70 hours at PGIMER Chandigarh in February 2020. Organ donation in infants at such a tender age presents distinctive challenges, necessitating compassion, sensitivity, and ethical considerations throughout the process. Dr. Gupta provided steadfast support and guidance to the grieving families, ensuring their journey was handled with the highest level of respect and care during this sensitive period. Apart from her significant contributions at the grassroots level, Dr. Gupta actively participates in research endeavors aimed at exploring innovative approaches to organ donation and transplantation.
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മുംബൈ: ഡോക്ടർക്ക് 500 രൂപയുടെ വ്യാജ നോട്ട് നൽകി ഒരു രോഗി കബളിപ്പിച്ച സംഭവം സാമൂഹ്യ മാധ്യമങ്ങളിൽ വൻ ചർച്ചയ്ക്ക് ഇടയായി. മുംബൈയിൽ ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്ന ഓർത്തോപീഡിക് സർജനായ ഡോ.മനൻ വോറക്കാണ് ഈ ദുരനുഭവം ഉണ്ടായത്. തൻറെ ഇൻസ്റ്റാഗ്രാം ത്രെഡ് അക്കൗണ്ട് വഴി ആണ് ഡോ.മനൻ ഈ വിവരം പങ്കു വെച്ചത്. "അടുത്തിടെ എന്നെ കാണാൻ വന്ന ഒരു രോഗി പേയ്മെന്റ് നടത്തിയത് ഈ നോട്ട് വെച്ചാണ്.
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.
ഇൻഡോർ: ഇൻഡോറിലെ ഡോക്ടർമാർ ഒരു രോഗിയുടെ ശരീരത്തിൽ നിന്ന് 15 കിലോഗ്രാം ഭാരമുള്ള ട്യൂമർ നീക്കം ചെയ്തു. ഇൻഡോറിലെ ഇൻഡക്സ് ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിൽ ആയിരുന്നു സംഭവം. വയറുവേദനയെ തുടർന്ന് 41-കാരിയായ ഒരു സ്ത്രീ ഇൻഡക്സ് ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിലേക്ക് എത്തുകയായിരുന്നു.
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