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Gurugram: Deshhit Foundation, in partnership with Artemis Hospital Gurugram, hosted a workshop aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis prevention and causes. The event, held in commemoration of World TB Day under the theme "Towards Victory in TB," featured presentations by healthcare professionals including Dr. Arun Chaudhary Kotaru, Dr. Dheeraj Batheja, Dr. Sheeba Biswal, Dr. Vivek Gupta, and CSR Lead Dr. Sujata Soy, among others. Also in attendance were Jatin Singh, Dr. Keshav, District TB Officer, Dr. Nisha, Dr. Sandeep from the Primary Health Center in Kasan, Dr. Praveen UPHC from Manesar, and community health workers (ASHAs).
District TB Officer Dr. Keshav emphasized that symptoms such as a persistent cough for over two weeks, continuous fever, night sweats, and weight loss could indicate TB disease, and encouraged affected individuals to avail of free facilities. These facilities include complimentary microscopy, X-ray services, and TB medications at health centers. He highlighted the government's financial support of Rs 500 per month for six months to ensure patients receive proper treatment. Dr. Keshav commended Artemis Hospital Gurugram's efforts and pledged his full support to their initiatives.
Dr. Arun Chaudhary Kotaru from Artemis Hospital stressed the significance of World Tuberculosis Day observed on March 24, aiming to raise awareness about TB's detrimental effects and accelerate global efforts to combat the disease. Citing statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), he noted that over 10.6 million people were afflicted with TB in 2021, resulting in 1.6 million fatalities. However, collaborative global endeavors since 2000 have saved 74 million lives, underscoring the importance of unified action in tackling the TB epidemic.
Sanjit Kumar Singh, the manager of Deshhit Foundation, elucidated that Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a slow-growing bacterium primarily affecting the lungs but capable of affecting any part of the body. While only some individuals infected with TB develop TB disease, efforts are underway to raise awareness and safeguard against its spread. Present at the event were Sujata Soe, CSR Manager of Artemis Hospital Gurugram, Jatin Singh, Dr. Sandeep from the Primary Health Center, Teacher Geeta Ji, ASHA worker Mamta, Dr. Prempal Singh, Suman, Poonam, along with various organizational members including General Secretary Arjun, Treasurer Hardeep Singh, Kalyan Singh, Prashant Singh, Pooja Rani, Jagwinder Soni, and Raj Kumar Mitra, as well as teachers Salni, Poonam, Pinky, Mamta, Geeta, Rinki.
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.
Dr. Sukhwinder Singh Sandhu, who was only nine years old when he left Punjab with his parents for the United States in 1970, is now 63 years old and has become an acclaimed specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He has embarked on a journey back to his roots in Punjab, driven by a noble cause.
ന്യൂ ഡൽഹി: ലോകാരോഗ്യ സംഘടന (ഡബ്ല്യു.എച്ച്.ഒ) ഇ-സിഗരറ്റുകളെ പുകയിലയ്ക്ക് സമാനമായി പരിഗണിക്കാനും എല്ലാ ഫ്ലാവറുകൾക്കും നിരോധനം ഏർപ്പെടുത്താനും സർക്കാരുകളോട് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടതിനെ പിന്തുണച്ച് ഇന്ത്യൻ ഡോക്ടർമാർ.
Dr. Kaurabhi Zade, an interventional radiologist at Sahyadri Hospitals in Pune, achieved success with a contrast-free angioplasty, a pioneering method aimed at reducing risks linked with contrast agents and preserving kidney function.
ചണ്ഡീഗഡ്: ചണ്ഡീഗഡിലെ പോസ്റ്റ് ഗ്രാജ്വേറ്റ് ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഓഫ് മെഡിക്കൽ എജ്യുക്കേഷൻ ആൻഡ് റിസർച്ച് (പി.ജി.ഐ.എം.ഇ.ആർ) സംഘടിപ്പിച്ച ക്യാമ്പിൽ ഡോക്ടർമാർ, നഴ്സുമാർ, സാങ്കേതിക വിദഗ്ധർ, വിദ്യാർഥികൾ, ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥർ, സി.ആർ.പി.എഫ്, സി.ഐ.എസ്.എഫ് ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥർ എന്നിവരടങ്ങുന്ന 360-ലധികം സന്നദ്ധപ്രവർത്തകർ രക്തം ദാനം ചെയ്തു.
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