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Lucknow: The Department of Hepatology at Sanjay Gandhi Post Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) is offering free DNA testing for Hepatitis B and RNA testing for Hepatitis C. The state government, under the national viral hepatitis control programme, will cover the expenses for these tests. Patients interested in accessing these services must register at the Hepatology OPD on Mondays and Fridays. Officials declared at the formal inauguration of the viral hepatitis treatment center on Tuesday that the Indian government has set a goal to eliminate Hepatitis C across the country by 2030. Hepatitis C, a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus, is transmitted through contact with infected blood, including blood transfusions, the use of contaminated blood and blood products, unsterilized injections during medical procedures, and injection drug use. The absence of a vaccine leaves individuals vulnerable to the hepatitis C virus. According to estimates by the Union health ministry, more than 1.32 crore Indians are afflicted with hepatitis C, with Uttar Pradesh alone accounting for nearly 10 lakhs of these cases. Director of SGPGI, Prof R K Dhiman, spoke at the event, expressing his delight at the department's initiative. He anticipated that individuals dealing with Hepatitis B and C would find value in the free investigations and treatment facilities provided under this program. Previously, the exclusive provider of this facility in the city was King George’s Medical University. In Uttar Pradesh, there are seven such centers, and nationally, there are a total of 75. Patients benefit from free testing, saving Rs 3500-3800, as charged by the institute. This cost is less than 25% of what one would typically pay for the same test in the open market. A major concern lies in the uncertainty surrounding test outcomes in the private sector, leading to implications for treatment. This is primarily due to issues such as transportation, reagent quality, and the omission of confirmatory and verification stages
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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.
The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology at AIIMS-Delhi, in collaboration with the Organ Retrieval Banking Organisation (ORBO), successfully performed a dual kidney transplant on a 51-year-old woman patient who had been undergoing dialysis.
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