chronicle news apr 2012- jun 2012

Tertiary Care Services P.2

Academic Activities P.3New Equipments And Instruments P.5 Campaigns And Commemorations P.5

In Pursuit Of Professional Excellence P.6

Spotlight P.10

Scholars In The Making P.12

Dr.APJ Abdul Kalams’ vision P.14The Dawn of New Chapters P.16

Out Reach Services P.18Research Activities P.20Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute P.21Indira Gandhi Institute Of Dental Sciences P.24Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College P.27

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Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam visited Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute on 08.06.2012 for an interaction with the students. After a brief introduction to the heads of various departments, he visited the Skill laboratory and Central Inter - Disciplinary Laboratory that promotes interdisciplinary research. He later addressed the gathering and spoke to the students on the topic ‘Nurturing Excellence in Medical Research’, following which there was a thought provoking interactive session with the medical students. (Contd Page:18)

Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam at MGMC&RIDr.APJ Abdul Kalam at MGMC&RI

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MASTER HEALTH CHECK-UP UNIT Master Health Check-Up Unit is an exclusive unit that deals with the preventive as well as curative aspects of Medicine. Various private and public sector companies have the health check-up done for their employees which has become mandatory nowadays, through our Master Health Checkup unit. During the quarter, April to June 2012, a total of 386 cases were examined in the Master Heath Checkup Unit. Among the private sector companies, TANFAC Ltd, Cuddalore, Shasun Pharmaceuticals, Cuddalore and Integra Software Solutions, Puducherry had the health checkup of their employees during this quarter. Among the total of 386 cases, 127 were company cases. Apart from this, regular annual health checkup by the companies like Chempalst Sanmar Ltd, Cuddalore , TANFAC Ltd Cuddalore and Shasun Pharmaceuticals, Cuddalore had the pre-employment checkup for their new recruits.

VOCATIONAL & CAREER GUIDANCE EXHIBITION-2012. The Employment Exchange, under the Labour Department, Govt. of Puducherry organized a Vocational and Career Guidance Exhibition-2012 between 27.4.2012 and 6.05.2012 at Gandhi Square, Beach road, Puducherry. Our University, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth had participated in the ten day programme and had exhibited a stall highlighting about the courses available in our Dental and Nursing Colleges respectively.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry, Shri.N.Rangasamy in the presence of Minister of Labour Shri.P.Rajavelu. Mr.MalarKannan, Joint Secretary, Labour Department, Mrs.V.Anitha, Employment officer, and Mr.Lakshmi Narayanan, MLA also participated in the inaugural function on 27.04.2012.

Apart from the stall, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College conducted a free health check up for the public in the Exhibition Venue on 27.04.2012, 28.04.2012 and 04.05.2012. During the camp, free blood sugar and blood pressure was checked and nearly 150 persons per day were examined. For the needy patients ECG was taken. A participation certificate, signed by the Labour Minister and Employment Officer was issued to our Institute.

INSURANCE / CLAIM DEPARTMENT The department takes care of all insurance claims such as TNCMCHIS, BSNL, ESI, MEDI-ASSIST, etc. TNCMCHIS is empanelled in our hospital since 31.01.2012 under Dr. N.S. Kannan, Dedicated Medical Officer. The department has achieved a gross total preauthorization approval for 310 cases. For the months of April to June 2012, the department has got approval for 220 cases. 205 surgeries were operated successfully while 15 case surgeries are yet to be operated. Under ESI 105 patients and 2 patients under BSNL with the total amounting to 327 patients have been benefitted from the Insurance claims. The photo clipping is a case of Left Side PCNL surgery done by Dr. Prasant Nayak, Urologist.

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CME on EBM PRAXIS2012 Implementing EBM in Practice A CME on ‘EBM PRAXIS2012 Implementing Evidence–Based Medicine in Practice’ was organized on 20.04.2012 by the Department of Pharmacology. Evidence – Based Medicine (EBM) is the process of systematically reviewing, appraising and using clinical research findings to aid the delivery of optimum clinical care of patients. EBM forms part of the multifaceted process of assuring clinical effectiveness, the main elements of which are a) research evidence, b) patients preferences [who are more concerned with a better quality of life rather than outcome as such], c) clinical state and circumstance - all of which are

interconnected to d) clinical expertise. In EBM, cost-effectiveness (efficiency) is more important than clinical excellence (or effectiveness). Practicing doctors should thus always recognize the gap between best evidence available and the practice they do. Prof. Dr. K. Manimekalai, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, the president of CME program, welcomed the gathering and inaugurated the function. Prof. Dr. Ananthakrishnan N, Professor in General Surgery, spoke in detail on the topic,”Evaluating Evidence for Practice”. Prof. Dr. G. Sivagnanam, MD., Professor of Pharmacology, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIESSAF GENERAL BODY MEETING The Scientific and Academic Forum had its Annual General Body Meeting on 12.04.12. At the outset, the members were welcomed by the President of SAF, Dr. Tirou Aroul. The Secretary of SAF, Dr. Partha Nandi gave the Secretary’s report and highlighted the achievements of the SAF team for the year 2011-2012, to universal acclaim by all gathered there. The meeting was followed by the announcement of the best case report and best case series award 2011-12 by Mrs.A.N.Uma, Jt. Secretary.Dr Sujata Mallick , post graduate , Department of Pathology , was awarded the best case report presentation 2011-12, for her talk titled “Disguised blood group”. The best case series presentation, 2011-12, was awarded to Dr.Nikhil Nanjappa , post graduate , Department of General Surgery for his talk titled, “The risk factors for the amputation in Diabetic foot ulcer”. The Annual Medi Quiz winners were called upon to the stage to receive a certificate of merit and a memento from the Dean, Prof Muthurangan. The treasurer of the SAF, Dr. Noyal presented his

Annual budget report to the General Body (GB) and the report was accepted by the members. It was proposed that the annual subscription of SAF be raised from Rs.150/- to Rs. 300/- and was accepted by all. The new SAF committee members for the next academic year 2012-13 were elected by the GB. The elections were presided over by the Dean, Dr. Muthurangan and by Dr. K. R. Thyagarajan. The new executive elected is as follows:1. Dr. M.Varadarajan – President2. Dr. T.Tirou Aroul – Ex-Officio President3. Dr. A.R.Srinivasan – Vice President4. Dr. Nirmal Coumare– Secretary5. Dr. Prasant Nayak – Joint Secretary6. Dr. R.Surendher Kumar – Treasurer7. Dr.R. Kannan – Executive member8. Dr. Partha Nandi – Executive member9. Dr. N.Mugunthan – Executive member The new team promised to continue to the vision and mission of the SAF to yet another glorious year ahead.

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Puducherry, spoke on the topic,”Principles and Practice of EBM”. Dr.S.Ragunanthanan, M.D., PG Dip. in Higher Education, MBA (Hospital Management) Professor of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College College & Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital Chennai spoke in detail about, “Implementing EBM in Practice”. Dr. Gowri Dorairajan, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Indira Gandhi Medical College &

Research Institute, Puducherry gave a lecture titled “Establishing Clinical Protocols & Best Practices at EBM PRAXIS”. Dr. Jagan Mohan R, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology gave an elaborate speech about “Electronic Resources for EBM”.

SAF guest lecture on “Present day Asclepieions” A Guest lecture was conducted on 18.05.2012 by Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF), and Medical Education Unit, MGMC & RI .The speaker was Prof. Subramoniam Rangaswami, Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. He spoke on the

topic, “Present day Asclepieions – Robots under our Roofs”, which went on to be a great interactive and comprehensive session.

CME-cum-Workshop on “Heart Rate Variability: A Diagnostic & Research Tool” A CME-cum-Workshop on “Heart rate variability: A Diagnostic & Research Tool” was organized on 12. 06.2012 by the Department of Physiology, MGMCRI for which 10 credit points have been awarded. 250 delegates TN Dr.MGR Medical University participated in the event.The inaugural program began with invocation song followed by organizing chairman, Prof. Madanmohan welcoming the gathering. He emphasized the applicability & role of autonomic function tests (AFT’s) in investigation, research & medical curriculum. This was followed by lighting of kuthuvillakku & respected Dean, Prof. G Muthurangan offered felicitation. Souvenir was released during the inauguration & vote of thanks was given by Organizing Secretary, Prof K Henri Balraj. Scientific session included



talks by Prof. Madanmohan & Dr. ES Prakash, Assoc.Prof, Mercer University, USA. It was an enlightening session which gave an insight about the role of classical AFTs & the physiology behind HRV & its applications. The afternoon workshop was well attended & the delegates got hands on training of using the software for HRV analysis & were also given elaborate training

by Dr ES Prakash on how to analyze RR tachogram. Undergraduate students from MGMCRI in small groups demonstrated classical autonomic function tests. In the end, panel discussion by Dr. Madanmohan, Dr. ES Prakash, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Dr. Ramesh & Dr AR Srinivasan was well attended. The CME-cum-Workshop evoked tremendous response from near & far. SAF guest lecture on “Understanding Vertigo”. A Guest lecture was conducted on 22.06.2012 by Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF), and Medical Education Unit, MGMC & RI .The speaker was Prof. Renuka Bradoo, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sion Hospital, Mumbai. She spoke on the topic, “Understanding Vertigo” Her excellent hour long presentation was greatly appreciated by one and all.

NEW EQUIPMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS New Equipments and Instruments acquired during the second quarter of the year Olympus CXi20 Microscope with accessories for dark ground microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, polarized light microscopy and MIPS (Microscope image projection system) has been installed in June, 2012 in the Department of Microbiology. A Zeiss Microscope(OPMI pico) was purchased which is of major use in various Otological surgeries like Cortical Mastoidectomy, MRM, Stapedotomy and many more in the field of Otology. This microscope with a lens of focal length 400mm can also be used

for Microlaryngeal surgeries and with a focal length of 300mm it can be used for nasal surgeries. It’s additional features of improved clarity and inbuilt camera makes it a boon to the Postgraduates of ENT who can directly visualize the operative area and it also promotes a good teaching learning process. The Department of Urology has procured the following equipments : Bipolar Resectoscope - latest equipment for doing Saline TURP - a cost effective and safe modality for resection of large volume prostate glands. High flow Laparoscopic Insufflator – for laparscopic nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, Orchidopexy, etc.Diode Laser Prostatectomy, available on demand – for BPE management as day care procedure without need for withdrawal of antiplatelet drugs in high risk cases

CAMPAIGNS AND COMMEMORATIONS Department of Pulmonary Medicine The Department of Pulmonary Medicine conducted a program about awareness on Atopy and Asthma (World Asthma Day) on 1st May and on 10th June conducted a program about Current Trends in Smoking Cessation on ‘No Tobacco Day’ at Pondicherry Chest Society.



SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS Bharathi P, Jaiganesh K, Sobana R, Parthasarathy S. Effect of the Indian Raga Bagheshri on the body temperature of cancer patients on chemotheraphy. International Journal of Current Scientific Research. Jan 2012; 2(1): 243-245. Arun Kumar S Bilodi. Omophalocele associate with Cardiac and vertebral anomalies - A Case Report -National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Jan - March 2012;2(3):222- 223. Pragnesh Parmar, Udhayabanu R. Voice fingerprinting – A very important tool against crime. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Jan – March 2012;34(1):70 – 73. Ashish Saraogi, VR Hemanth Kumar, S Parthasarathy, M Ravishankar. Improvised device for negative - Pressure leak test. Indian J.Anaesth Mar-Apr 2012; 56(2):201-202. Ananthakrishnan N. Evaluating Evidence for Practice.Conference Proceedings, EBM Praxis 2012, MGMCRI, April 2012. Sendhil Coumary, Biswajit. C, Parkavi. Cardiorespiratory fitness in pregnancy JIMA: Apr 2012;110:114-117. Dhaval J Patel. Analysis Of Homicidal Deaths in and around Bastar Region of Chattisgarh. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine Apr-Jun 2012;34(4):139-42. M.I.Glad Mohesh, K.Jaiganesh, Sundaramurthy. Spirometric evaluation of lung function in labourers using hand held granite polishing tools. Journal of Medical Science & Technology May 2012;1(1): 25-31. A.Abirami, Geetha Jana, R.Sobana, P.Bharathi, S.Parthasarathy. Psychological morbidity and stressful events among students entering medical career. International Journal of Current Scientific Research May 2012; 2(2): 253-256. Pragnesh Parmar, Gunvanti B. Rathod. Explosion and Explosives – A forensic review. International Journal of Current Research and Review May 2012; 04(10):33 – 38. G. Kanimozhi, D.S. Kotasthane, G. Koteeswaran. A Case Report of Fallopian Tubal Carcinoma. The Internet Journal of Pathology 2012; 13(2):DOI: 10.5580/2b35. V.D. Kotasthane, G. Mangala, G. Koteeswaran,

D.S. Kotasthane: Ectopic Cervical Thymic Cyst In Elderly: A Case Report With Review Of Literature. The Internet Journal of Pathology 2012; 13(2):DOI: 10.5580/2b56. Mangala G, Bhavani K, Koteeswaran G, Rajendra S D. Bone marrow metastases presenting as low backache, severe anemia refractory to blood transfusion –A case report. J of medical science & Research 2011; 2(2):85-87. Mangala Goneppanavar, Chandrasekhar HR and Raghuveer CV. Histopathology of intervertebral disc material in prolapsed disc cases – A Longitudinal study. JRMEE 2012; 2(1). Somasundaram G, Manimekalai K, Salwe KJ, Pandiamunian J. Evaluation of the Anti-diabetic effect of Ocimum sanctum in Type 2 Diabetic patients. International Journal of Life Sciences and Pharma Research 2012; 2(3):75-81. Lahon K, Shetty HM, Paramel A, Sharma G. Adverse drug reaction monitoring of antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizers in the psychiatric outpatient unit of a teaching hospital – a retrospective study. International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences 2012;3(1): 470-8. Verma R, Lahon K, Tonpay SD, Kale VJ, Jain DK. A comparative randomized controlled parallel group study of efficacy and tolerability of Labetalol versus Methyldopa in the treatment of new onset hypertension during pregnancy. International Journal of Life Sciences and Pharma Research 2012; 2(1):23-31 Verma R, Lahon K, Tonpay SD, Kale VJ. A comparative randomised controlled parallel group study of maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes of labetalol versus methyldopa in the treatment of new onset hypertension during pregnancy. International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences 2012; 3(1):201-11 Lahon K, Bairagi KK, Chaturvedi RK. Global scenario in Counterfeit Medicines: Threats, Remedies and Recommendations. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2012; 3(1):118-22 Hazarika N, Lahon K. Telavancin: A promising weapon against antimicrobial resistance. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2012; 3(2):88-92 Lahon K, Shetty HM, Paramel A, Sharma G. Pharmacoepidemiological study of antipsychotics in the psychiatric unit of a tertiary care hospital - a

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retrospective descriptive analysis. International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology Neurological Diseases 2012; 2(2):135-41 Borgohain R, Lahon K, Das S, Gohain K. Evaluation of mechanism of anti-diabetic activity of Terminalia chebula on alloxan and adrenaline induced diabetic albino rats. International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences 2012; 3(3):256-66 Gowtham K, Gandhe MB, Salwe KJ, Srinivasan. AR. HDL/LDL ratio- as a cardiovascular risk factor in male type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adv Lab Med Int. 2012; 2(1): 9-18. Niranjan Gopal, Arun Mitra S, Srinivasan A R, Muthurangan G, Saha S, Ramesh Ramasamy.Association of Levels of HbA1C with Triglyceride/ High Density Lipoprotein Ratio – An Indicator of Low Density Lipoprotein Particle Size in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Adv Lab Med Int. 2012; 2(3): 87-95 K.Karthikeyan, C.Venkatesh, P.Soundararajan. Congenital Rubella Syndrome: a continuing conundrum. Lancet2012; 379(9830):2022 Ananthakrishnan S, Bhuvaneswari K, Soundararajan P. Antenatal counseling for breast feeding-Are we doing it the right way? Curr Pediatr Res 2012; 16(2):142-44. Sood R, Ananthakrishnan N. Reforming medical curriculum in India in recent years: Conflicts of political, regulator, Educationists and Professional natures and strategies for their resolution. International Journal of user-driven health care 2012; 2:1-13. Sood R, Ananthakrishnan N. Curricular battles: is it possible to win the war even if a few battles are lost. (Invited commentary).International Journal of user-driven health care 2012;2:82-5. Ananthakrishnan N. Competency based postgraduate training-Part I. Medi-Ed, Quarterly Journal of the Smt. Pallamreddi Sitamma Memorial Medical Education cell, Andhra Medical College, Vizag. 2012;14:2-4. Ananthakrishnan N Competency based postgraduate training-Part II. Medi-Ed, Quarterly Journal of the Smt. Pallamreddi Sitamma Memorial Medical Education cell, Andhra Medical College, Vizag. 2012;14:2-4. Ananthakrishnan N, Arora NK, Chandy G, Geetanjali B, Sood R, Supe A, Nagarajan S. Is there a need for a transformational change to overcome the current problems with postgraduate medical

education in India? National Medical Journal of India 2012;25:101-108. Shib Sekhar Datta. Role of community based learning in creating self-driven learning and rural bias among medical graduates. Int. Journal of Current Research and Review 2012; 4(3): 145 – 149. Rajkumar Patil. False believe about AIDS, Leprosy and Cancer among rural population in South India. Int. Journal of Current Research and Review 2012; 4(9): 45 – 50 Arun Kumar S Bilodi. A study of anomalous babies of neural tube defects and their mothers. Journal of Institute of Medicine April 2011;33(1):49 -52 Gowtham K, Kartik J. Salwe, Mahendra Gandhe, A.R. Srinivasan. HDL/LDL ratio- as a cardiovascular risk factor in male type 2 diabetes mellitus. Advance Laboratory Medicine International 2012; 2(1) 9-18

AWARDS Dr. S. Parthasarathy, Asst.Prof, Dept of Anaesthesiology received a certificate of appreciation for his selfless dedicated work in eye donation from Madurai Aravind eye Hospital.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS Dr. Puskar.S.Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology presented a paper titled ‘Novel techniques in BMG Urethroplasty’ at ‘Renal Sciences Meet’ at PIMS, Pondicherry, in April 2012 Dr. Kingshuk Lahon, Assoc Professor, Department of Pharmacology, participated in the National Conference on Basic Medical sciences VINBASIX 2012 held at Vinayaka Mission’s KV Medical College, Salem on 13.042012 and 14.042012. He presented a poster on “Effect of administration of propranolol on the antidepressant effect of alprazolam in albino mice.” Dr. Ananthakrishnan N, Professor, Department of Surgery, presented a paper titled, “Evaluating Evidence for Practice” at EBM Praxis 2012, MGMCRI, Puducherry on 20.042012. Dr. Sendhil Coumary, Associate Professor, Dept. of OBGY delivered a talk on” Recurrent Pregnancy A Newer Perspective” at meeting organized by FOGSI- Nagercoil, Kanyakumari on 16.052012. Dr.Krishnagopal R, Professor, Department of Orthopedics attended and presented an E: Poster titled “Melarheostosis – a rare case report” at the 7th ASAMI International & BR Congress 2012 in Thessaloniki,



Greece from 06.062012 to 09.062012. Dr.Veerappan Veeriah, Professor, Department of Orthopedics presented an E: Poster titled “Melarheostosis – a rare case report” and an oral presentation titled, “Analysis of functional outcome following posterior lumbar interbody fusion in spondylolisthesis” at the 7th ASAMI International & BR Congress 2012 in Thessaloniki, Greece from 06.062012 to 09.062012. Dr.Varun GBS, Asst.Prof, Department of Orthopedics, presented an E: Poster titled “Melarheostosis – a rare case report” and an oral presentation titled , “Management of CTEV by Joshi’s external stabilizing system” at the 7th ASAMI International & BR Congress 2012 in Thessaloniki, Greece from 06.062012 to 09.062012. Dr.Arun Kumar S Bilodi, Professor, Department of Anatomy presented a paper on “Digital anomalies of hand” at Association of Clinical Anatomist Conference held at Chennai on 09.62012. Dr. Ravishankar, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, was invited as a faculty to conduct a workshop on “Uptake, Distribution and Elimination of Inhaled Anaesthetics” using gas man in Christian Medical College, Vellore on 16.062012. He also delivered lectures on “Depth of Anaesthesia - Concepts” and “Low flow anaesthesia”. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, MGMCRI assisted him in this workshop.

OFFICIATION AS CHAIRPERSON IN ACADEMIC /SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Dr.Seetesh Ghose , Prof and Head, Dept. of OBGY has participated as moderator in the activity titled CME on Epithelial Ovarian Malignancies on 05.032012. Dr.Seetesh Ghose , Prof and Head, Dept. of OBGY was a resource person in the seminar cum workshop on “Healthy mother –Healthy Baby” organized by Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, College of Nursing, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences Puducherry, on the eve of “Safe Motherhood Day” celebration on 11.042012. Dr. Sendhil Coumary, Associate Professor, Dept. of OBGY was a resource person for a Continuing Professional Development program conducted by Sabari College of Nursing, Puducherry on 11.042012. Dr. Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Prof and Head, Dept of Pathology chaired a session titled “Cytology of Bone lesion” in CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences , Pondicherry, organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.42012. Dr. Selvaraj Stephen, Professor& Head, Department of Microbiology, was invited to be a judge for selecting the best speakers on Zoonotic diseases, on the World veterinary day conducted at RAGACOVAS, Pondicherry, on 28.042012. Dr. R. Ramesh, Prof and Head and Dr. A.R.Srinivasan, Professor, Department of Biochemistry were resource persons at the workshop on Dissertation writing for final year PG students of MGMCRI, held between 25.062012 and 26.062012. Dr. Sudha Rao, Prof and Head, Department of Anatomy, Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof and Head, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. R. Ramesh, Prof and Head, Dept.



of Biochemistry and Dr. A.R.Srinivasan, Professor, Department of Biochemistry were chairpersons and panelists at the National CME cum workshop on Heart Rate Variability: a diagnostic and research tool, held under the aegis of the Dept. of Physiology, on 12.062012. PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC/SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Dr.Srirangaraj.S, Assistant Professor Microbiology, attended a CME on ‘Trends in Mycology and Infection control’, conducted by Department of Microbiology, CMC, Vellore on 12.042012 Dr. G. Mangala, Dr Zeenat Patvegar, Asst. Professors and Dr Rajendra Dhaka, Professor, Dept of Pathology attended a CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.42012. Dr. Sivashanmugam, Assoc Prof, Department of Anaesthesiology, attended 2nd National conference of Academy of Regional Anaesthesia between20.042012 and 22.042012 held at Ganga Hospital Coimbatore as a delegate. Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof and Head, Department of Pediatrics, participated as a Faculty Member in the TIPS Workshop on 21.042012 conducted in Aditya Hospital, Boggulkunta, Abids Hyderabad. Dr. K.Surendra Menon, Prof and Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Dr. Sidharth Ajay (Senior Resident), attended the Pondicherry Chest society meeting on– ‘Latest Modalities in Managing Bronchogenic Carcinoma’ on 22.042012. Dr. Kingshuk Lahon, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, participated as delegate in state level IPS conference ( Indian pharmacological society )Puducherry chapter held at PIMS on 26.042012. Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof and Head, Department of Pediatrics, attended PG training program in clinical skills in Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital as Faculty on 04.052012 at Chennai. Dr. Puskar.S.Chowdhury , Assistant Professor, Department of Urology attended a workshop on PCNL techniques ‘PERCON 2012’ at New Delhi on May 2012 Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof and Head, Department of Pediatrics, participated in OSCE validation workshop conducted by National Board of Examinations –

DNB Paediatrics as Faculty between 06.052012 and 07.052012 at New Delhi. Dr.A.Mossadeq, Prof and Head, Department of Urology participated in the Continuing Education Program, The Urology Masterclass at CMC, Vellore between 12.052012 to 13.052012. Dr. R. Ramesh, Prof and Head and Dr.G.Niranjan, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biochemistry attended a CME on Quality System in Research Publications, held at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, between 04.062012 and 05.062012. Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof and Head, Department of Pediatrics, attended the Annual CME of Bangalore Pediatric Society as Faculty between 09.062012 and 10.062012 at Bangalore. Dr.A.Mossadeq, Prof and Head, Department of Urology participated in the live operative workshop on Reconstructive Urology, URORECON 2012 at TMC&H, Thanjavur between 16.062012 to 17.062012. Dr Dhananjay S Kotasthane, Prof and Head, Department of Pathology, attended “International Academy of Pathology-Indian Division Mid year Teaching Program 2012-Pathology of Endometrium and Ovary”, held at Bangalore on 29.062012 and 30.062012. Dr.Sunita Samal, Dr.P.Pallavee, Associate Professors and Dr.Akshya Mohapatra, Assistant Professor OBGY attended the CME on “1st trimester screening -11 to 14 weeks” at Chennai organised by MEDISCAN.

MISCELLANY Mrs.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof, Department of Anatomy, was a resource person for an Orientation Program for Teachers conducted by Krishnaswamy Higher Secondary School on 01.052012. She gave a lecture on the topic, “Teachers Day Out”. Prof. Vellore A.R.Srinivasan, Dept. of Biochemistry is also a classical carnatic vocalist, percussionist and composer. He gave a lecture cum demo titled Isaiye Marundhu (Music is medicine) highlighting the role of classical ragas as therapeutic agents in various disorders and diseases. The program was broadcast by Sooriyan FM 93.5 on 21.062012, commemorating World Music day.



The Department of Physiology, MGMCRI came into being in July 2001. The philosophy of the department is nurturing young minds with knowledge and to bring about holistic development of the students. The department is currently under the leadership of Prof. Madanmohan who is renowned in the fields of physiology & yoga. His special areas of interest include cardio-respiratory physiology & yoga. Prof. Madanmohan has vast teaching and research experience in JIPMER and other institutes. He is the Program Director of Advanced Center for Yoga Therapy Education & Research (ACYTER) which he established in JIPMER.

The department has hardworking, dynamic & enthusiastic faculty that includes Prof. K Henri Balraj, Associate Professors Dr. K Jaiganesh and Dr. Prabal Joshi; Assistant Professors Dr. R Sobana, Dr. K Ramya, Dr. S R Mangala Gowri and Tutor Mr. S Vasanthan. Our faculty plays an important role in teaching, counseling & research. The department is involved in teaching MBBS, BDS, BSc (Nursing) and post graduate students. At present, 1 PhD and 5 MD students are undergoing training.

THE DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES1. To impart knowledge of basic human physiology & it’s applied aspects to students.2. To develop teaching & training programme for skill-based learning for UG & PG students.

3. To encourage small group teaching (SGT) & problem based learning (PBL). 4. To encourage research which is patient-based and relevant to the society.5. To promote research at the UG level by guiding students for STS projects of ICMR. The Department encourages undergraduate students to present & publish the completed research work.6. Addition of yoga in medical curriculum which is already under proposal by MCI.This will give boost to the objective of achieving universal well-being.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES1. UG teaching activities includes didactic lectures, SGT, objective structured practical examination (OSPE) and practicals with emphasis on skill-based human

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experiments.2. Student seminars by undergraduates are organized regularly and students are encouraged to use audio-visual aids.3. UG students are evaluated by regular tests & extra classes are conducted for students who are not performing well.4. For PG students, journal clubs and regular seminars are organized on diverse topics.5. PG students are encouraged to handle various instruments and use them optimally for research and teaching.6. The department conducted a CME-cum-Workshop on Heart Rate Variability on 12.06.12.7. The department has planned to organize yoga training session of one hour duration for the faculty of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University to alleviate stress and other psycho-psomatic problems.8. The Department has planned to introduce autonomic function tests (AFT’s) in UG and PG practicals.

INFRASTRUCTURE & RESEARCH ACTIVITIES The department is located in the main college block and has well equipped Hematology, Human Physiology, Amphibian and Research laboratories. It

has a lecture hall with seating capacity of 350 students. The department is having its own library-cum-seminar room with LCD projector. The library has numerous books on medical physiology & allied subjects and journals for reference. For research and dissertation work of PG & PhD students, the department have sophisticated instruments which include RMS Polyrite D, EasyOne™ Diagnostic Spirometer, Piko-6 (FERRARIS) Electronic FEV1/FEV2 Meter & Students Physiograph. Our faculty members have to their credit numerous papers published in National & International journals. Our faculty and PG students are regularly attending conferences, CMEs, workshops and seminars to update & enhance their knowledge.

OUR VISION The department of Physiology share the dream and vision of our hon’ble Chancellor & Vice Chancellor to make the department excellent in academic & research activities for which all the staff members are striving hard. The recently conducted a CME-cum-Workshop on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) was a great success and thus the department plans for more such CMEs & Workshops in future.



PG STUDENTS NEWS Dr Sujata Mallick, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a oral paper titled “Prevalence of Bombay blood group in donors and recipients in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry: a case series” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. She was awarded the first prize for this presentation. Dr. Johan Pandian, Post-Graduate student, Department of Pharmacology was awarded Best oral presentation prize in state level IPS conference (Indian Pharmacological society) Puducherry chapter held at PIMS for the paper titled “Effect of chronic administration of propranolol on antidepressant activity of alprazolam in albino mice” on 26.04. 2012. Dr Sujata Mallick, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a poster titled “Placenta Percreta- a cause for uterine rupture in early pregnancy” at “ International Academy of Pathology-Indian Division Mid year Teaching Programme 2012-Pathology of Endometrium and Ovary ”held at Bangalore on 29.06.12 and 30.06.12. Dr Archana V, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a Poster titled “Adenosquamous carcinoma of stomach: a case report” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences,Puducherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. Dr Vaishali D Kotasthane, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a oral paper titled “Ectopic cervical thymic cyst in elderly :a case report with review of literature” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil

Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. Dr Kanimozhi G, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a oral paper titled “Primary fallopian tube carcinoma: a case report” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, wPuducherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. Dr Atul Jain, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a oral paper titled “Extraabdominal esmoids type fibromatosis : a case report” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. Dr Venkatraman J, Postgraduate student, Dept of Pathology, presented a oral paper titled “ Oral Cysticercosis: a case report” at CME on Bone and Joint Pathology in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences organized in association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists(Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Chapter) on 15.4.2012. Dr. Srinivasan.G, Post graduate student, Department of Urology presented a paper titled ‘Dorsolateral onlay BMG Urethroplasty’ at Scientific and Academic Forum - April 2012 Dr. Lavakumar S, Dr. Johan Pandian, Dr. Pandiamunian J, .Dr. Tulasi Raman P, Dr. Rajesh Kumar R, Dr. Narayanasamy S, Dr. Sabariselvan M. R. Post-Graduate student, Department of Pharmacology Participated as Executive. Com organizing members at EBM PRAXIS 20.04.12 at MGMCRI. Dr.R.Ragulan, Dr.P.Jagadeesh, Dr.N.Sandeep Krishna and Dr.Ajis Rehman, Postgraduate student, Department Of Pulmonary Medicine, attended the Pondicherry Chest society meeting on– ‘Latest Modalities in Managing Bronchogenic Carcinoma’ on 22.04.2012. Dr. Lavakumar S, Dr. Johan Pandian ,Dr. Pandiamunian, Post-Graduate student, Department of Pharmacology participated as delegate in state level IPS conference (Indian Pharmacological society) Puducherry chapter held at PIMS on 26.04. 2012. Dr. Avonuo Keditsu, Dr. M. Divya, Post graduate

SCHOLARS IN THE MAKING



students, Department of Ophthalmology attended “VASKON 2012” conference, organized by Vasan Eye Care at Chennai from 05.05.2012 to 06.05.2012. Dr. Avonuo Keditsu, Dr. M. Divya, and Dr. R. Vathsalya, Post graduate students, Department of Ophthalmology, attended a CME on “Phacoemulsification – Challenges” organized by Pondicherry Ophthalmic Association & JIPMER Ophthal group at SS block auditorium, JIPMER on 12.05.2012. Dr. M. Divya, Post graduate student, Dept of Ophthalmology attended a CME on “Glaucoma” organized by Regional Institute of Ophthalmology – Government Ophthalmic Hospital, Chennai on 09.06. 2012. Dr.Asritha ,Final year Post Graduate student, Dept of DVL, attended a CME on Aesthetic dermatology in Chennai on 03.06.2012. Dr.Asritha and Dr.Neenu, Post Graduate students from Dept of Dermatology attended a workshop on Dermatosurgery in Stanley Medical College , Chennai on 09.06.02012. Dr Archana V and Sujata Mallick, Postgraduate students, Dept of Pathology, attended a conference on “ XXX Annual conference and CME for post graduates” held at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum between 06.06.12 and 09.06.12. Dr Vaishali D Kotasthane, Dr Sujata Mallick & Dr Archana V, Postgraduate students, Dept of Pathology, attended a “International Academy of Pathology-Indian Division Midyear Teaching Programme 2012-Pathology of Endometrium and Ovary ”, held at Bangalore on 29.06.12 and 30.06.12.

Dr.Rupal Samal and Dr U. Kalpanadevi, Final year postgraduate student, Dept of OBGY, attended the CME on “1st trimester screening -11 to 14 weeks” at Chennai organized by MEDISCAN.

UG STUDENTS NEWS: Mr. GadsalaSomasekar, III MBBS student received the First Prize among various contestants from IGIMS, College of Pharmacy ,Mother Theresa Institute, RGACOVAS,SMVMCH and MGMC & RI as the best speaker on Zoonotic diseases, on the World Veterinary Day conducted at RAGACOVAS, Pondicherry, on 28.04.2012. Miss.Hari Priya R, Undergraduate student, presented a poster titled “Chronopharmacology in the UG medicos meet, AXON 2012 at PSG IMSR, Coimbatore, between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Mr.Tilak Ramu G, Undergraduate student, presented a poster titled “To Compare the Levels of Serum Magnesium with Hba1 C Levels in a newly diagnosed Type-II DM Case” at the UG medicos meet, AXON at PSG IMSR, Coimbatore between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Mr.Vijay Kumar S, Undergraduate student, presented a poster Titled” Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Associated With Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting Amongst Doctors In A Teaching Hospital” at the UG medicos meet AXON at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Miss.Hema A, Undergraduate student, presented a poster titled “Are Older Microbials Really Out Dated? Revisiting Them From A Pharmacologist Perspective” at the UG medicos meet AXON at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Miss.Kiruthiga V, Undergraduate student, presented a poster titled “A Prospective Observational Study Of Anti-Diabetic Prescribing Pattern In A Tertiary Care Hospital” at the UG medicos meet AXON at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Mr.Tilak Ramu G, Mr.Manikandan.S, Mr.Vijayakumar.S, Miss.Hema.A, Miss.Hari Priya.R, Miss.Kiruthiga.V, Undergraduate students, participated in the Intermedical College Quiz Competition in the UG medicos meet AXON at PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore between 08.06.2012 and 09.06.2012. Mr.Tilak Ramu G, Miss.Hema.A, Miss.Hari Priya.R, Undergraduate students, participated in the Intermedical College Workshop titled, “How to get References for Research”.



APPOINTMENTS We take pride in welcoming the following faculty members who joined the fraternity of MGMC&RI during the Second Quarter of 2012

Prof. Madanmohan joined as Professor & Head, Department of Physiology, MGMCRI on 25.04.2012 after superannuating as Head, Dept of Physiology, JIPMER. He did his MBBS in 1968 from Jammu and Kashmir University & MD Physiology in 1974 from Delhi University. He completed PG Diploma in Yoga in 2005 and MSc Yoga in 2010 from Annamalai University. He was honored with DSc (Yoga) by SVYASA University, Bengaluru.

Prof. M.Palaniappan , joined the Dept. of Gen. Surgery , MGMC & RI on May 2012. He did his MBBS, JIPMER , Pondicherry 1971 Batch and M.S. General Surgery, JIPMER 1979 Batch. He worked as a Faculty in the Department of General Surgery at Perundurai Medical College, Erode Dist from 1996 to 2012.

Dr.Gunvanti.B.Rathod Asst.Prof Pathology 02.04.2012 Dr.Sathish Babu Asst.Prof Bio-Chemistry 16.04.2012 Dr.K.Jeyapriya Asst.Prof OG 19.04.2012 Dr.Inbamani CMO MHC 23.04.2012 Dr.Annitha Elavarasi Asst.Prof Radiology 02.04.2012 Dr.Arunava Kali Asst.Prof Microbiology 02.05.2012 Dr.M.V.Pravin Charles Asst.Prof Microbiology 02.05.2012 Dr.Usha Kannan Asst.Prof Anatomy 02.05.2012 Dr.Sobana.R Asst.Prof Physiology 02.05.2012 Dr.Shwetha.S.Kamath Asst.Prof OG 02.05.2012 Dr.Asha Jenkins Asst.Prof OG 02.05.2012 Dr.Karthikeyan.D Sr.Resident Anaesthesiology 02.05.2012 Dr.Sudar Codi.R Asst.Prof Pharmacology 02.05.2012 Dr.Satheesh.T Asst.Prof Anatomy 03.05.2012 Dr.Ramya.K Asst.Prof Physiology 03.05.2012 Dr.Prabakaran.M Asst.Prof Comm.Medicine 03.05.2012 Dr.Arun.S Asst.Prof Anaesthesiology 03.05.2012 Dr.Siddarth.N Asst.Prof Radiology 07.05.2012 Dr.Anzar Asst.Prof Paediatrics 09.05.2012 Dr.Aditi Nayak Asst.Prof Pathology 09.05.2012 Dr.Sujith.D.S Asst.Prof Gen.Surgery 10.05.2012 Dr.Panchbhaya Riyaz Mohamed Asst.Prof Gen.Medicine 11.05.2012 Dr.Bhavani.K Asst.Prof Pathology 17.05.2012

THE DAWN OF NEW CHAPTERS

Prof. Krishnan.S, joined as Prof & Head, Department of Dermatology, MGMCRI on 01.04.2012.

Dr.Narayanan.K , joined as Prof & Head, Department of Nephrology, MGMCRI on14.06.2012



Dr.Nabeel Buhari Asst.Prof Gen.Medicine 28.05.2012 Dr.Siva Ranganathan Green Asst.Prof Gen.Medicine 29.05.2012 Dr.Mithun Duncan Asst.Prof Anaesthesiology 31.05.2012 Dr.Reeta.R Asst.Prof Bio-Chemistry 01.06.2012 Dr.Sanujacob Sr.Resident Paediatrics 01.06.2012 Mr.Rajkumar.M Clinical Psychologist Psychiatry 01.06.2012 Dr.Kanakala Bhairava Swamy Sr.Resident Pulmonary Medicine 04.06.2012 Dr.Shanmuga Samy.K Asst.Prof Pathology 06.06.2012 Dr.Regunath.P Chief CMO MHC 09.06.2012 Dr.Manoj Karthik Asso.Prof Gen.Surgery 18.06.2012 Dr.Anitha Asst.Prof OG 18.06.2012 Dr.Mangala Gowri Asst.Prof Physiology 18.06.2012

The Chronicle team accords a warm welcome to all the newly joined faculty members.

PROMOTION

Dr.P.Pallavee, Asst.Prof, Dept of OG has been promoted as Assoc.Professor wef 21.05.2012.“The Chronicle” congratulates Dr.P.Pallavee on her promotion.

Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam interaction with MGMCRI students.



The Department of Community Medicine of MGMC&RI not only carries out learning, training and teaching process but also extends its health care services in the society in collaboration with various agencies and civil society groups in and around Pondicherry District with all serious and hearty endeavors to alleviate the sufferings and pain of the most unreached and rural populations by conducting medical and health camps. Besides these the department of Community Medicine also provides constant health promotive, preventive and curative services through its two health care centres namely Rural Health Centre (Seliamedu) and Urban Health Centre (Ariayankuppam).

HEALTH CAMPS From the month of April to June, 2012, the department of Community Medicine has conducted four (04) Medical Camps in and around Pondicherry district. On 05.04.2012, a multispecialty health camp was conducted in Kovilampoondi (Chidambaram), Tamil Nadu in co-ordination with the department of Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Paediatric, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Urology, CTVS, Dentistry & various other departments. Each department was represented by Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors. Mr.K.Manivasakam, Medical Social Worker of the Dept. of Community Medicine of MGMC&RI, coordinated with the Medical Superintendent, MGMC&RI and all the departments’ HOD to make the camp a successful one. 352 local patients were the beneficiaries and around 151 patients were referred to the various departments of MGMC&RI for further evaluation and treatment. Dr. Surender. R, PG, Dept. of Community medicine was the monitor during the camp day. On 24.04.2012, another multispecialty medical camp was organized in coordination with various other specialist departments of MGMC&RI at SOS Children’s Village, Pondicherry. 121 patients (children including their care taker) were the beneficiaries and around 24 patients were referred to various specialist departments for further investigation and treatment. Mr.K.Manivasakam, Medical Social Worker, coordinated for organizing the camp and Dr.Rajkumar,

PG, Community Medicine was there to coordinate in the camp site. Yet another similar health camp was organized on 30.04.2012 at Embalam, Pondicherry, in coordination with the various specialty department, like Medicine, Surgery, OBGY, ENT, Ophthalmology, DVL, Paediatric, Orthopaedics etc. where around 154 patients were the beneficiaries and 34 patients were referred to various departments of MGMC&RI for further required investigation and treatment as in-patients. Mr.Manivasakam.K, Medical Social Worker, Community Medicine was the key person in organizing the camp and Dr.Raghunath, PG, Community Medicine, was there during the camp to monitor the camp activities. On 17.05.2012, a multi-specialty free medical camp was organized in coordination with various departments including Medicine, Surgery, OBGY, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, DVL, Orthopaedics, Dentistry, etc. at Thirupapuliur, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, where 227 local patients were the beneficiaries and around 67 patients were referred to various department of MGMC&RI for further required investigations treatment. Dr.Shib S. Datta, Asst. Prof., Community Medicine was present to monitor various activities in the camp site and Dr.Raghunath, PG, Community Medicine was there to coordinate in the camp site. Mr.K.Manivasakam, Medical social Worker, Community Medicine, was the key person to coordinate with various departments and the local NGO to make the camp a successful one.

OUT REACH SERVICES



DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY Dr. Amritha Ganesh,Associate Professor and his Cardio team attended the special Cardio camp at Lakshmi Chorida school, SSR Nagar, Thirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore, on 27-05-2012 Sunday. Nearly 256 patients attended the camp most of there were exclusively cardio cases. The work was very much appreciated and they were looking forward for further camps.

ACTIVITIES IN THE HEALTH CENTRES: The two health centres, namely the Rural Health & Training Centre (RHTC), Seliamedu, and Urban Health & Training Centre (UHTC), Ariayankuppam, are attached with the department of Community Medicine of MGMC&RI since the inception of the Institution not only for providing the preventive, promotive and curative health care in the community but also to provide clinical, managerial and administrative training to the CRRIs’ and Post-Graduate students of the department. These centres also host various training format for the undergraduate students through the department of Community Medicine as necessary curriculum for undergraduate training in India as per MCI norms. The centres functions every week-day from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm except on Saturday, with activities up to 2.00 pm. The centres provide O.P. services to the local and rural people with the basic and emergency required treatment, laboratory diagnosis and act as referral centre for MGMC&RI for those patients who need further evaluation, investigations and treatment. The O.P. Census of RHTC for the month of April 2012 was 1034, among which 528 (301 male & 227 female) cases were new cases and 506 (231 male & 275 female) were old cases. For the month of May 2012 the census increased marginally to 1080 with 462

(205 male & 257 female) new and 618 (240 male & 378 female) old cases. Almost similar O.P. census was maintained for the month of June 2012, where 1075 patients were the beneficiaries among which 531 (271 male & 260 female) were new and 544 (280 male & 264 female) were old cases. The O.P. Census of UHTC for the month of April 2012 was 1040 among which 341(140 Male & 201 female) were new cases and 699(227 male & 472 female) were the old cases as the beneficiaries. There was a clear margin of increase in the O.P. Census for the month of May 2012 to 1266 among which 478 (200 male & 278 female) were new cases and 788 (250 male & 538 female) were the old cases among the beneficiaries. For the month of June the O.P. Census was 1076 in total among which 382 (146 male & 236 female) were the new cases and 694 (202 male & 492 female) were the old cases who attended the OPD for getting benefitted. Apart from the O.P. services to the patients attending the health centres, a health education and health awareness session were done on every Thursday in UHTC, Ariayankuppam, basically for all the patients attending and the accompanying persons with them. The various topic covered were general hygiene and sanitation, common communicable diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Balanced diet and nutrition, Hypertension and prevention, family planning, cancer awareness etc. Similarly on every Wednesday health educational and awareness session were organized in the RHTC, Seliamedu. The health education and awareness program conducted in the centres are well appreciated and were attended by the large number of local people as beneficiaries.



Recipients of Short Term Studentship ( STS ) , for the year 2012, awarded by ICMR, New Delhi. With the blessings of the Hon’ble Chairman Sri M.K.Rajagopalan and the kind patronage of the respected Vice-Chancellor, Prof.D.R.Gunasekaran and the Dean, Prof. G.Muthurangan, fourteen undergraduate students of Medicine, MGMCRI have bagged the coveted ICMR Short Term Studentship projects, for the year 2012. As we are aware, the apex body awards studentship every year to the most deserving, based on a stringent scrutiny of the research protocols, submitted by the prospective candidates. Following are the details of ICMR STS 2012 student recipients and their respective guides.

1.Biochemical assessment of liver damage in smokeless tobacco users. Mr. Chandrahas Kala - Dr.R.Ramesh, Biochemistry.

2.Evaluation of TAG/ HDL and Apo B48/ B100 ratios as the indicators of LDL particle size and hepatocellular damage in chronic liver disease. Mr.S.ArunMitra - Dr.A.R.Srinivasan, Biochemistry.

3. Role of TSH in urinary excretion of calcium in post menopausal women of South Indian population. Ms. P.V.Amrutha - Dr.G.Niranjan, Biochemistry.

4.Intestinal parasitic infections in pre-school and school going children. Ms. S.Hema - Dr.S. Uma Devi, Microbiology.

5.Detection of metallo beta lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in intensive care units. Ms. A.Hema - Dr.S.Srirangaraj, Microbiology

6.Virulence factors of candida species in respiratory and urine samples. Mr.G.Tilak Ramu - Dr.Pramodini, Microbiology.

7.Awareness and perception regarding eye donation in rural Pondicherry. Mr. E.Ramprasth - Dr.Rajkumar Patil, Community medicine.

8. An epidemiological study into risk factors of suicidal ideation and attempt among young and adult population in rural Puducherry. Mr. Rupesh Kanna - Dr.Sekar Datta, Community medicine.

9.Evaluation of wound healing property of lutein nanoparticle in rat burn model. Mr. M.Deepan - Dr.Kumaravel, Pharmacology.

10.Hearing evaluation in mobile phone users. Mr. S.John Christian - Dr.P. Karthikeyan, ENT.

11.Screening for Helicobacter pylori infection in pregnant women with anemia. Ms. M.Indhuja - Dr.Seetesh Ghose, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

12. Interpretation of forced expiratory flow 25-75% as predictors of chronic airway disease in smokers. Ms. R.Srividhya - Dr.Surendra Menon, TBCD.

13.Assessment of the nutritional status in school aged children 6-12 years. Mr. Gadasala Somasekhar - Dr.D.Gunasekaran, Pediatrics.

14.Assessment of peak expiratory flow rates in school aged children 6-12 years. Mr. S.Arun Kumar - Dr.C.Venkatesh, Pediatrics.

While we congratulate the students and their respective guides for their endeavours, may we look forward to the continued and enthusiastic inputs from the succeeding batches of MBBS students, MGMCRI, under the able guidance of the faculty members.

- Prof. A.R.Srinivasan, Coordinator of ICMR ,MGMCRI

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOP ON “POST GRADUATE DISSERTATIONS A two day workshop for the final year Post Graduate Degree students was held between 25.06.2012 and 26.06.2012 in the Library Seminar Hall, MGMCRI . The topic for the workshop was “Dissertation Writing”. The two day workshop was organized by the Course Coordinator, Dr.N.Ananthakrishnan, Professor of Surgery and Coordinator, Postgraduate studies. The other members of the faculty who coordinated the workshop were, Dr.Seetesh Ghose, Dr.Sivaprakash, Dr.A.R.Srinivasan, Dr.Ramesh, Dr. Gunasekaran, Dr.Partha Nandi, Dr.Jagan Mohan and Mr.Logesh Maran. The two day comprehensive and interactive sessions paved way to a neat understanding for the post graduates about the writing of Dissertation.



IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCEPublications: Anuradha S, Bharathi K, Department of Pathology. Uterine Mullerian Adenosarcoma with Sarcomatous overgrowth showing Rhabdo Myoblastic differentiation in a post menopausal patient - A rare interesting case report. Jour of Med Sc & Tech Jan 2012; 1(1); 22-25. Anuradha S, Bharathi K. Naevus Sebaceous of Jadassohn – an interesting case report. Jour of Med Sc & Tech May 2012; 1(2); 62-64. Bharathi K, Venkatesh S. Comparison of aspiration Vs Nonaspiration techniques in fine needle cytology of breast lesions. Jour of Med Sc & Tech May 2012; 1(2); 6-16. Anuradha S, Bharathi K. Human Sarcocystosis, an uncommon etiology for Motor Neuron Disease – A Rare Interesting Case Report. International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research 2012; vol 3(4):161-3. Sunil Kumar. Jada, Dr. Karthika Jayakumar, Prevalence of Enterococcus species from various clinical specimens in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute with special reference of speciation & their resistance to Vancomycin. International Journal of Medical & Clinical Research May 2012; 3(4), 154 -160. Vijay Kautilya, Snake Venom - The New Rage to Get High! Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology (JIST) Jan-June 2012; Vol 008 (001):46-48.

WORKSHOP ATTENDED Dr.Latha, Ms.S.Suganya and Mr.Glad Mohesh, teaching faculty from the Department of Physiology, participated in the 2 day workshop titled, “Quality Sustenance in Research publications” between 04.06.12 and 05.06.12 organized by Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.

CME ON “VECTOR BORNE DISEASES” The Department of Microbiology organized a CME on “Vector Borne Diseases” on 14.06.2012 for II M.B.B.S Students. Dr. Kaveri, Deputy Director, Kings Institute, Chennai gave a lecture on “Dengue- Are we going to have an Epidemic?” The program was well attended by Pre, Para & Clinical Departmental Faculties & students. Session was well attended and highly

interactive. Poster presentations were done by III & IV semester students & prizes were distributed for best two posters. The session came to an end with high tea sponsored by Human Biologicals Institute.

HEPATITIS-B VACCINATION PROGRAM The Infection Control Committee along with the Department of Microbiology conducted a Hepatitis-B Vaccination Program for all M.B.B.S Students & Faculty on 30.05.2012

WORLD HEALTH DAY On the eve of World Health Day on 07.04.2012, Department of Community Medicine organized a camp at Sembakkam in the premises of its rural health centre for elderly people, keeping its theme “Ageing and Health” in view. Students of VI semester posted in the Department addressed the elderly persons on Nutrition and diet, common clinical symptoms of old age related diseases, polypharmacy and self-care, exercises for elderly and how to overcome loneliness and depression.

“NO TOBACCO DAY” On the occasion of “No Tobacco Day”, 31.05.2012, Department of Community Medicine conducted an awareness program in Urban health and training center, Thiruporur. III semester students imparted health education about the ill-effects of tobacco use, passive smoking, tobacco related cancers and its prevention. VI semester students participated in the seminar on tobacco. Topics discussed - Types of tobacco, Epidemiological determinants of tobacco use, adverse effects of tobacco use, Passive smoking and its ill-effects and Tobacco related cancers and its prevention.

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ACTIVITIES OF MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT The MEU Department conducted the first “3 days basic workshop on Medical Education Technologies” for 20 faculties of clinical, pre & paraclinical departments under the auspicious of MCI with an observer deputed from the regional centre-Christian Medical College, Vellore from 23.04.2012 to 25.04.2012. The faculties had highly interactive lectures with group discussion, role play on different topics, live teaching, group dynamics, systems approach, education & learning objectives on 1st day. The second day program includes microteaching, media in medical education, teaching methodology & orientation to curricular reforms & curricular implementation. On the 3rd day student assessment, assessment of knowledge, skills assessment were discussed. The 3 days program was successfully completed with an appreciative feedback from not only the participants but also from the MCI observer. Observer’s remarks about the workshop: “The faculty of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) especially the convener and the coordinator are senior faculty who are experienced and enthusiastic and hence lead by example. The sessions were fairly interactive and the participants were able to give their input freely. Instructions and objectives for some sessions though mentioned were not clear. The convener would encourage discussions at the end of sessions by open ended questions whenever necessary so that the participants were able to reflect on the sessions

and clarify their doubts. The participants were divided into four groups at the beginning of the program and functioned well within their teams as each person had to represent their group in turn. Suggestions were given throughout the program by the junior faculty which in turn was accepted by the MEU faculty. The time management was quiet good except for a single session on the last day. The participants were quiet excited and enthused at the end and committed themselves to help the MEU”. The MEU conducted program on “Problem Based Learning” on 25.05.2012 forenoon session for fifteen faculties from Pre & Para clinical Departments. Ice breaking was done by the member secretary Dr.N.Anuradha. Principles of PBL were discussed by the coordinator Dr.Karthika Jeyakumar. It was followed by tea break, after which Dr.T.R.Gopalan- Convener & Dean conducted a live demonstration of PBL with the VIII Semester students which was a highly interesting & innovative session. The program came to a conclusion after collecting the pre & post test questionnaire from the participating faculties.



UG NEWS 18 students from I MBBS (2011-2012) participated in the CHEMOPHILLICZ – 2012, an Inter Medical college Biochemistry Quiz conducted by the Madras Medical College, Chennai on 12.04.2012. I-MBBS students (2011-2012) participated in Quiz conducted by Department of Anatomy in collaboration with Elsevier on 24.04.2012.

STUDENTS RESEARCH ACTIVITIES This year, 17 Under Graduate students of SSSMCRI have been awarded with the STS- ICMR Projects – 2012. Following are the details of ICMR STS 2012 student recipients and their respective guides.1. Effect of BMI on postural BP changes in middle aged males-Ms.Poornima (Dr.N.Prabhu, Physiology)2. Pattern of tobacco use and nicotine addiction level among different socio economic groups-Ms. Abinaya.V (Mr. Glad Mohesh, Physiology)3. Evaluation of PFT in Individual suffering from T.B;COPD; Asthma-Ms. DeeptaVasudevan (Mr. U.Sivakumar, Physiology)4. Comparison of lipid profile between controlled and uncontrolled type II diabetic patients-Ms.Preha ( Veerendra Kumar,Biochemistry)5. Comparison of HbA1c and FBS among diabetic and non diabetic s to evaluate the role of HbA1c as a diagnostic tool-Ms. Neha (Dr.LaxmiKanth, Biochemistry)6. A correlative study of biochemical parameters in polycystic ovarian syndrome-Ms. Vyshnavi(Miss. N. Swetha, Biochemistry)7. Effect of blood DNA and protein oxidant level in tuberculosis patients- Mr.Gowtham Pandian (Mr.

Pradeep Kumar, Biochemistry)8.Rapid diagnosis of mycobacterium TB-Ms. Monica Roseline (Dr. Karthika Jayakumar, Microbiology)9. Bacterial and fungal profile of the mobile cell phones used by health care workers-Ms. Keerthana ( Miss. P. Surya, Microbiology)10. Incidence of intestinal parasitic infection and anemia among school children in Ammapettai-Mr. Swamburaja (Mr. J. Sunil Kumar, Microbiology)11. Comparison of silver nanoparticle with routinely used antibiotics and its efficacy on g+/g- organisms-Mr. Arun Kumar (Miss. M. Anitha, Microbiology)12. Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in rural school young children of Prepubertal age group-Mr. Thirumalai Vasan (Dr. Abdul Khalique, Pathology)13. Prescription pattern of anti hypertensive drugs in SSSMC & RI-Mr. HariKrishnan (Dr.A. Maduram, Pharmacology)14. A study on the prevalence of stress among geriatrics residing in the old age home- Mr. U.Sarath (Dr. Kannan, Community Medicine)15. A study of knowledge and attitude about organ donation among college students in Chennai-Mr. M.Kumeresan (Dr.T. Suganya, Community Medicine)16. Knowledge attitude of adolescent school girls on menstrual hygiene-Ms. Sivakami (Dr. Syed Hasan Nawaz Zaidi, Community Medicine)17. Determination of stature and sex from anthropometry of the foot in south Indian population- Mr. T. Prasanth (Dr.Vijay Kautilya, Forensic Medicine) The Chronicle Team congratulates the students and their guides on this honor and wishes them all Good Luck!

NEW APPOINTMENTS Dr.Jamel Asst.Prof Orthopedics Dr.Jacob Jesurun Asst.Prof Pharmacology Prof .Motilal.S.N. Prof & HOD Orthopedics Dr.Murali.S.M. Asst.Prof Orthopedics Dr.Jayaprasad.J. Asst.Prof Orthopedics Dr. D. Raja Asst.Prof Community Medicine Mr.B.Ashok Statistician Community Medicine Dr. M.Geetha Asst.Prof Community Medicine Mrs.Kavitha Tutor Biochemistry Dr. Ramaswamy Ilanthiraiyan Prof & HOD Biochemistry Dr.Krishnappa.M Assoc.Prof. Microbiology Dr. B. Mohammed Bhilal Asst.Prof Anatomy Dr.Sivakami M.D Asst.Prof Microbiology

The Chronicle accords a warm welcome to all the newly joined faculty members



IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCESCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS Vimal K Sikri. Essentials of Endodontics. Kayalvizhi. Vital pulp therapy ch 17pg365-88;Pediatric Endodontics.ch 20pg427-46; Quintessence India

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS Dr. Jayaraj.D, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, delivered a guest lecture on “Going Web Wise” in the monthly scientific meet of Scientific and Academic Forum, IGIDS on 09.04.2012. Dr.Carounanidy Usha, Prof & Head, Dept. of Conservative dentistry & Endodontics delivered a guest lecture on “Lines And Lesions” at The Definite Endo-Perio Workshop organized by the Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences held between 06.06.12 and 07.06.12 at NIMHANS convention centre, Bangalore. She also was an expert panelist in the panel discussion that followed.

Dr. SaravanaKumar, Reader, Department of Pedodontics, delivered a guest lecture on “Strip Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry” in a CDE program, organized by IDA, Chennai on 24.06.2012.

PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC/SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Dr. Sanguida.A, Senior Lecturer, Department

of Pedodontics, attended a CDE program on “MTA – A versatile material; Art of splinting and foundation restoration” (Post & Core) at Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Thalambur, Chennai on 03.05.2012.

Dr. Jayaraj.D and Dr. Sanguida.A, Senior Lecturers, Department of Pedodontics, attended a certificate course on “Conscious Sedation and Basic Life Support” jointly conducted by, Indian Academy of Conscious Sedation, Indian Academy of Stomatology, Max Hospitals (American Heart Association Collaboration) New Delhi, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences, between 02.06.12 and 03.06.12, at Ferozepur, Punjab.

Dr.Vijayalakshmi K, Principal, IGIDS participated in “Simplify Lingual” Lingual Orthodontics hands –on course (basic to advanced CAD/CAM system) held

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at AECS Maruthi College Of Dental Sciences And Research Centre between 08.06.12 and 09.06.12. Dr. SaravanaKumar, Reader, Department of Pedodontics, attended a CDE program on “Pediatric Dentistry – The beginning” on 14.06.2012, at Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai. Dr. SaravanaKumar, Reader, Department of Pedodontics, attended a lecture workshop on “The Christensen Bottomline - 2012” on 28.06.2012, at Anna Centenary Library building, Chennai.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Scientific and Academic Forum, IGIDS, organized the “Monthly Scientific Meet” on 09.04. 2012, at the first floor lecture hall, IGIDS. The first presentation was on the topic of “Prevalence of dental trauma In 10-15 Yr Old School Children In a School in Puducherry” by Ms. Lakshmi Priya, CRRI. This was followed by “Comparison in plaque reduction scores between commercially available mouth rinses” by Ms. Radhika, CRRI, and “Prevalence of Oral Cancer in patients

reported to Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University” by Ms. Nimisha, CRRI. The last presentation was done by Dr. Jayaraj.D, Senior Lecturer, Pediatric Dentistry on the topic of “Going Web Wise”. It was an interactive session on the appropriate usage of web sources for retrieving and updating authentic information in the field of dental sciences. The speakers were felicitated by Prof. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, President - SAF. Certificate of attendance for all those interns who visited the BIO-1 Dental Lab was also awarded. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sanguida, EC Member - SAF.

Scientific and Academic Forum, IGIDS, organized the Oral Health Symposium: Oral Systemic Health on 27.04.12, at MGMCRI Lecture Hall between 2pm and 4 pm. Dr. H. Thamizh Chelvan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SRMC, Chennai delivered the Guest lecture on the topic “Oral-Systemic Health”. Following which there was a panel discussion on the same topic by Dr. Viswanath, Prof & Head, Dept. of Oral Medicine, Dr. Shiva Manjunath, Prof & Head, Dept. of Periodontics, Dr. Ramesh, Prof & Head, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dr. Vezhavendhan, Reader, Dept. of Oral Pathology along with the guest speaker. The guest speaker was felicitated by Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi, Principal, IGIDS. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Senthil, Reader, Dept. of Community Dentistry. The program was sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive, who has presented the certificate of participation and Colgate-Total kit to all the participants.

OUTREACH SERVICES Department of Public Health Dentistry conducted National School Health Oral health program “Bright Smile Bright Future” between 19.06.12 and 20.06.12 at Government Middle and High School of Kirumampakkam, Puducherry. In this program more than 1000 school children participated They were distributed with dental health packs (tooth paste and tooth brush) and class room dental health education was given to them.

CAMPAIGNS & COMMEMORATIONS Scientific and Academic Forum, IGIDS, along



with the Dept. of Public Health Dentistry organized “Geriatric Oral Health Program” commemorating the World Health Day on 11.04.12 and 12.04.12. Screening and treatment camp was conducted for the old age people from Immaculate Old age home, Home for dying destitute, Reddiyarpalayam and HOPE, Periyakalapet, where all the departments have actively participated to render them with a comprehensive dental care. Totally 71 patients were treated in this program. The Department of Public Health Dentistry in association with Indian Dental Association, Puducherry Branch organized a Road Rally on “World No Tobacco

Day” on 31.05.12 for the fifth consecutive year. The rally was inaugurated by Dr. K.V. Raman, Director of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Puducherry in the presence of Dr.Vijayalakshmi, Principal, IGIDS and Dr Abdoul Rahman President, IDA. During the inauguration a representation was given to the Director requesting the Government of Puducherry to effectively implement the tobacco related rules and regulations in the state. The rally was started at Anna statue and it went through Anna salai, Nehru Street, Mission Street and it ended at Mahatma Gandhi statue. In this rally 200 Dental students and Staffs participated.



KASTURBA GANDHI NURSING COLLEGEPARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Ms A Kalaiselvi, Lecturer, Dept of Medical-Surgical Nursing, participated in a seminar on “Ophthalmic Nursing” at Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital and Research Center, Chennai on 30.04.2012. Ms C Geetha , Assoc. Professor, Dept of Child Health Nursing underwent training for ‘Neonatal Resuscitation’ at A G Padmawathi Hospital, Puducherry, organized by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and Society of Midwives, on 22.04.2012.

ACADEMIC EVENTS SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC FORUM The SAF of KGNC organized a Guest Lecture on 27.04.2012. Dr Dharmvir Ranjan Bharti, Assoc Professor, MGMCRI was the guest speaker and he spoke on “RNTCP – DOTS at a glance”. Mr. Thomas Paul, P.B.BSc (N) 2nd year student presented a case report on ‘Ulcerative Colitis’. A quiz on the same topic was conducted wherein five teams from KGNC participated. B.Sc (N) 2nd year students won the first place.

NSS ACTIVITIES NSS volunteers of KGNC participated actively in the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on 15.04.2012. School Health Programmes were conducted on 25.04.2012 and 30. 04 2012 at Thiruvalluvar Govt School and Maraimalai Adigal Hr Sec School, Puducherry, respectively. Lab technicians and Pharmacists from MGMCRI also rendered their help in checking the hemoglobin level of the school children. Ms R Elavarasi, Programme Officer, took part in a crash training programme conducted by NSS on 23.06.2012 at Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Centenary Educational Complex , Puducherry.

MISCELLANY The M.Sc (N) 2nd year students of the Dept of Mental Health Nursing conducted an awareness programme on “Learning Disability” to the teachers of Govt Primary School, Moorthikuppam, Puducherry on 03.04. 2012. It was guided by Prof A. R. Bharathy, Hod and Ms Annapoorani, Lecturer , Mental Health Nursing. The programme was very informative and the teachers gained adequate knowledge on identification and training of children with learning disability.

Dr S Kamalam, Principal, was conferred with the “Eminent Educationist Award” for outstanding achievements in the field of education by The International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi on 15.04.2012.

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