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Monthly Newsletter from Indian Medical Association

Cochin Branch imac96

IMA House, J.N. International Stadium Road, Palarivattom P.O., Cochin 682 025 Ph : 6468466 Email : imacochin@gmail.com Website : imacochin.org Printed & published by IMA Cochin for circulation among IMA members only. design & production: pixel studio, cochin-28 & 2806 301

PRESIDENTDr. S. Sachidananda Kamath

Welcare Hospital, Vyttila, Cochin 682 019Ph: 0484-4091111(O), 2362774(R)

Mob : 98470 57766, Email : sskamath@vsnl.net

HoN. SEcRETaRyDr. M. Narayanan

34/2254-A, ‘Sarovaram’, Mamangalam, Cochin 682 025Ph: 0484-2347744 (R)

Mob : 93886 37109, email : drmn63@gmail.com

TREaSuRERDr. Varghese cherian

Lourdes Hospital, Pachalam, Cochin 682 012Ph: 0484-4123456 (O), 2345077(R)

Mob : 94006 45077, Email : drbobbyvc@yahoo.co.in

Participants of one day workshop on Healthy Reporting of Health Issues

on 15.9.2011 at IMA House

Shri M.R. Ajithkumar IPS, DIG & Commissioner of Police, Kochi City inaugurates Workshop

on Basic Life Support on 17.9.2011

The workshop in progress. Dr. Joy Joseph, Dr. Chandrika T.N. and Dr.

Jayakumar were the trainers

Shri M.R. Ajithkumar IPS, DIG & Commissioner of Police, Kochi City inaugurates new ID Card for

IMA Cochin members .

Shri Hibi Eden distributes certificates to participants of one day workshop on Healthy Reporting of Health issues on 15.9.2011 at IMA House.

LAGOON

GrAb this OppOrtuNity fOr yOur chiLdreN

iMA hOuse ApArtMeNts

With the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) taking place in September, World Heart Day presents a great opportunity to communicate messages about the meeting outcomes, and the importance of elevating NCDs up the global health agenda.After two years of focusing on heart health in the workplace, this year we call on individuals to reduce their own and their family’s risk of heart disease and stroke. We ask people to take charge of their home’s heart health by taking steps such as choosing healthy food options, increasing physical activity, and saying no to tobacco.As always, our emphasis will be on improving heart health across all nations.

Just pay 25 postdated cheques of Rs.3,000/- per month and you and your family can utilise all Lagoon facilities from day one.

MONTHLY MEETING

29 Sept. 2011 (THurSdaY) n 8.00 p.M. n IMa HOuSE

EarLY rEpErfuSION STraTEGIES IN acuTE MYOcardIaL INfarcTION dr. renjukumar BC MD DM, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Sunrise Hospital

NON cOrONarY cardIO-VaScuLar EMErGENcIES - dIaGNOSIS aNd MaNaGEMENT dr. Vinod Thomas MD DNB DM DNB, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Sunrise Hospital

cardIac SurGErY IN THE THIrd MILLENNIuM dr. Joseph K. Ethelbert FRCS RCPS Glasgow , Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, Sunrise Hospital

Meeting is sponsored by SUNRISE HOSPITAL, KAKKANAD

please note

the change in

meeting day

The Election meeting held on 21st Sept. at IMA House unanimously elected Dr. Abraham Varghese as the President, Dr. Varghese Cherian as the Secretary and Dr. Pramod Warrier as the Treasurer for the year 2011-2012. The installation of the new team is scheduled on October 16th, Sunday, at 6.30 pm. Mr. Sheik Pareeth IAS, Ernakulam District Collector will be the Chief Guest. IMA State President, Secretary and Senior leaders have also agreed to attend the function. Request the presence of all members.

iNstALLAtiON Of New Office beArers 2011-12

Dr. Abraham Varghese President

Dr. Varghese Cherian Secretary

Dr. Pramod Warrier Treasurer

Lagoon members with more than one child can now gift Life Membership to all their children. Just pay Rs.35,000/-per child as a single paymentor Rs.40,000/- per child as 10 post dated cheques ofRs.4,000/- each.

IMA offers studio apartments for members and their families or guests at concessional rates. These studio apartments provide accommodation and facilities that is comparable to those provided in surrounding three star hotels. These are ideal for visitors on business as well as short term holiday visitors to Cochin or Kerala. For more Information contact IMA House Reception (3925500, 3118081).

“the NAtiONAL cOuNciL fOr huMAN resOurces iN heALth biLL”

After the dissolution of the MCI, the Govt. is going to take the entire control

of health sector and medical profession by introducing “The National Council

for Human Resources in Health Bill”. The draft bill is available in the website

for reference. Many of the clauses in the Bill are against the interest of Doctors

practising modern medicine, the best example being the National level exit

examination mentioned in cHapTEr IV.

NaTIONaL LEVEL ExIT ExaMINaTION

(2) The examination shall also be open for professionals who have received requisite medical/health related training from an academic or non academic institution recognised by the Council but have not been able to pass a university level examination, as well as for individuals holding a foreign post graduate degree in medicine or health, where such a degree has been obtained from an institution not recognised by the Council.

(3) The national exit exam will be equivalent to an Md/MS awarded by any recognised university in the country.

(7) The national exit examinations shall be conducted online through the internet, and will mostly follow a multiple choice format including the clinical aspect of medical practice as may be prescribed.

(8) Individuals possessing the requisite criteria, as prescribed by the council, for appearing for the national exit exam will be classified as ‘board eligible’, upon passing the exam, an individual will be classified as ‘board certified’.

(10) all ‘board eligible’ candidates may practice in non-academic institutions. To be appointed in an academic institution, an individual will need to either possess a post graduate degree from a recognised university or be ‘board certified’.

Please join IMA in its fight against all the unacceptable clauses in the bill.

WANTED PHySIcIAN (fULL TImE)at Dr.Kunhalus Nursing Home, Ernakulam

Contact: kunhalus@in.com or 0484-2368429, 2368451, 98473-88995

Doctors leading the Service

•Dr. Vinod Thomas MD, DNB, DM, DNB Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. B.C Renjukumar MD, DM Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Joseph K Ethelbert FRCSConsultant Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon

Dr. Sanjeev Thampy DA, PDCCConsultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Dr. Sreevalsan TV. MD, IDCCMConsultant Intensivist

Services Offered Echocardiography - Transthoracic and Transesophageal

TMT

Cardiac CT

Coronary angiography - day case procedure

Coronary angioplasty & PTCA

Pacemaker implantation

Implantable Cardioverter defibrillator

Cardiac re-synchronization therapy

Peripheral angiography & angioplasty

Renal & Carotid angioplasty

Balloon valvotomies

Device closure of ASD & PDA

Coronary by-pass surgery - CABG

Valvular Heart surgery - repair & replacement

Aortic Arch & Root replacement Surgery

Descending Thoracic aortic replacement surgery

Heart Failure Surgery - Ventricular restoration

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

General Thoracic Surgery - VATS & Conventional

Artificial Heart Implantation Program

Equipment & facilities Custom built ultra modern CCU

Custom built Cardio-Thoracic ICU

State of the art Ventilators, monitors & defibrillators

Siemens Acuson Echo machine

India’s 1st Siemens Artis Zee flat bed Cath lab

EP study & Radio frequency ablation

Two custom built cardiac theatre’s

IABP, ECMO & Mechanical circulatory support

Chest pain unit & Cardiac ambulance - 24/7

cOchiN cLiNicAL sOciety MeetiNG At iMA hOuse ON 24.08.2011

Dr. S. Sudheendran, Transplant Surgeon and Consultant in G. I. Surgery, AIMS, chaired the session. Dr. Thomas Varghese, Oncology Surgeon (Lakeshore) presented a novel lateral approach for thyroidectomy which produce a relatively avascular field. Dr. Johnny Cyriac (Gastroenterology, PVSM Hospital) presented a 53 year old male with intractable vomiting which resulted in hydropneumothorax requiring thoracotomy, drainage and subsequent stenting. Bleeding into the thoracic cavity continued requiring repositioning of the stent with improvement. Dr. George Varghese (ENT, Cochin Hospital) then discussed nasal endoscopic approach for removal of a nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenoma. This approach, as against the conventional transsphenoidal route claims better visualization and possibility of complete removal. Dr. Sandhya (Giridhar Eye Hospital) presented a 26 year old pregnant lady who experienced visual loss following vomiting and was found to have a large subhyaloid hemorrhage in the right eye. Since retinal detachment and visual loss could ensue, she underwent hyaliodectomy with YAG laser with considerable clearing of the bleed and improved vision. This complication is known to occur in pregnancy. 15/15 cases managed at the Centre had shown recovery. Dr. Krishna Kumar (Orthopedics, AIMS) presented an elderly male with fever and severe back pain, gouty tophi and raised uric acid with L4-5 destruction and cord compression. Infection was suspected. However, at surgery, chalky material was found instead of pus making a diagnosis of Gouty Spine. A rare disorder, treatment consists of medical therapy decompression and stabilization. The latter two cases shared the prize for

the best presentation of the evening.

29 September - World Heart Day

IMA Cochin Blood Bank conducted blood donation camps at the following Centers:i. at Lions Club International North Paravoor on 5th August 2011. 28 units of blood were collected. ii) at Little Flower Church, Elamakkara on 7th August 2011. 44 units of blood were collected. iii) at Godrej & Boyce manufacturing, Kakkanad, Vyttila on 8th August 2011. 13 units of blood were collected. iv) at Congress I Sevadel, Amballoore on 9th August 2011. 33 units of blood were conducted. v) at TCS Limited, Kakkanad on 11th August 2011. 38 units of blood were collected. vi) at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam on 12th August 2011. 26 units of blood were collected. vii) at Aiswarya Charitable Society, Chottanikkara on 13th August 2011. 50 units of blood were collected. viii) at Koru Asan Smaraka Charitable Society, Vyttila on 14th August 2011. 35 units of blood were collected. ix) at St. James Church, Cheranelloore on 14th August 2011. 25 units of blood were collected. x) at Smooth Ride, Tripunithura on 15th August 2011. 52 units of blood were collected.xi) at Cusat, Kalamassery on 17th August 2011. 50 units of blood were collected. xii) at TATA Consultants on 18th August 2011. 25 units of blood were collected. xiii) Camp conducted at TATA Communications on 20th August 2011. 23 units of blood were collected. xiv) at DYFI, Palluruthi on 22nd August 2011. 32 units of blood were collected. xv) at Toc H School, Vyttila on 25th August 2011. 33 units of blood were collected. xvi) at Sangamam, Karimugal on 25th August 2011. 38 units of blood were collected.

BLOOD BANK NEWS

Scientific Session on 24.8.2011. Dr. Sudhindran S. - Chairperson, Dr. Sandhya, Dr. George Varghese, Dr. Johny Cyriac, Dr. Krishnakumar and Dr. Thomas Varghese

2nd Scientific Session of August 2011 was held on 31.8.2011. dr. M.p. ravindra Nathan, Hernando Heart

Clinic in Brooksvillege, Florida gave talk on Integration of Yoga in Medicine : Health Benefits.

Dr. M.M. Hassan, District representative for schemes, addressing the state working committee

at Ankamali on 21.8.2011

President Dr. S.S. Kamath handing over DD for rs.24,82,331/- from SSS1,SSS2 and ppS to Ms. Anupama, Mrs.Preetha,

Mrs.Sathyabhama and Mr. Achuthan, daughter, wife, mother and father of late Dr. Manoj Kentingal

Office of Kerala Association of Neurologists started

functioning at iMA house

The State office of the Association of Neurophysicians, the Kerala Association of Neurologist (KAN) has started functioning at IMA House. Founder president and the Director of Sri Chithira institute, Prof. K. Radhakrishnan inaugurated. The meeting was presided over by KAN State President Dr. K.A. Salam, Secretary Dr. V.G. Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Mathew Abraham, Dr. M. Madhusudhan, Dr. Reji Paul and Dr. K.P. Vinayan spoke at the occasion.

IMA AMS (Association of Medical Specialities) Cochin Branch was

inaugurated on 24.8.2011 by Dr. K. Mohanan, Chairman of the

IMA AMS KSB. Dr. S. S. Kamath, President, IMA Cochin handed over

membership from 20 members in the presence of

Senior Vice President Dr. M. E. Sugathan.

iMA-AMs cochin inaugurated

O U R C O L U M NDear colleague,

Another IMA year is coming to an end. When we look back at the glimpses of our activities it gives us a feeling that we could do something for the IMA fraternity. In addition to continuing the existing projects of IMA Cochin, we could introduce new projects and events like Total Blood Literacy Project, BLS for the police force, Health privilege cards for the Press, Shuttle badminton tournament, Ifthar party etc. IMAFEST was a success story for which toiled throughout the year 2010. In addition to our routine CME programs we had an opportunity to host the National level CME on Redefining Medical Ethics. The Cultural wing and IMA-AMS were started this year. We showed our protest in BRHC and Physiotherapist issue and hospital attacks.

We could add 100 new life members to IMA Cochin this year. 250 members were added to the lagoon. Some steps could be taken to bring down the loan liability of IMA House. None of these achievements would have been possible without the support of each and every member of our branch. Our sincere thanks to you. There might have been instances when we could not rise to your expectations in meeting your requirements. Kindly excuse us for such lapses.

The new team of office bearers under the Presidentship of Dr. Abraham Varghese have been elected for the next year. We wish them all success in taking IMA Cochin to greater heights.

a BIG THaNK YOu TO aLL MEMBErS.

Yours in IMA,

dr. S.S. Kamath dr. M. Narayanan President Secretary

iMA cochin ifthar partyIMA Cochin organized an Ifthar party on 28th August 2011 at IMA House. In addition to our members various dignitaries from different sections of the Society attended the function. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shamsudheen, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Narayana Kurup, Shri K.P. Dandapani, Advocate General, Smt. Susy Abraham IRS Income Tax Commissioner, Worshipful Mayor Sri. Tony Chammani, Mr. Dominic Presentation, MLA, Mr. Hibi Eden, MLA, Mr. P. I. Shaik Pareeth IAS, District Collector, Mr. M.R. Ajithkumar IPS, DIG & City Police Commissioner, Dr. M. Beena IAS, Managing Director of Roads & Bridges Corporation, Mrs. Ludy Louis MLA, Mrs. Minimol, Mr. T. J. Vinod and Mr. Manoj - Councillors of Cochin Corporation were some of the dignitaries who attended the function.

Onasadya on 11th september

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shamsudheen addressing the gathering

Mr. P.I. Shaik Pareeth IAS District Collector

GrANd MuKesh MeMOriAL MusicAL NiteTo commemorate 34th Death Anniversary of immortal legendary singer Mukesh, IMA Cochin Cultural Wing, Sangam Kala Group jointly organized Grand Mukesh Memorial Musical Nite at IMA House on 27th August 2011. Play back singer G. Venugopal, 5th place holder of Munch Star Singer Kumari Parvathi, Kumari Sruthy and members from IMA participated the function.

wiMA Activities - AuGust

Laparoscopic Renal Transplantation : Initial Experience, by Dr. George P. Abraham, has been declared best video

presentation under Bangalore Uro-logical Society Video Prize section at the recently held SZUSICON 2011 at Mahabalipuram.

cONGrAtuLAtiONs !

Adolescent Health Education Programme by Dr. Gracy Thomas : 5th Aug - at St. Rita’s High School, Ponnurunni n 12th Aug - at U.P. School, Kakkad, Piravom n 19th Aug - at MES School, Pathalam, Aluva n 26th Aug - at Government School, Edavanakkad n 31st Aug - at Govt. High School Namakkuzhi, Chengamanad Medical Camp : 25th Aug on Bone Densitrometry at V. G. Saraf Memorial Hospital - Dr. Sara Soge Kurian n 23rd Aug - on Nutrition in Children at ESIC Hospital, Udyogamandal - Dr. R. Manju n 25th Aug - Asthma Camp in Children at ESI Hospital, Udyogamandal – Dr. R . Manju n 28th Aug 2011 – at SS Kalamandir – Dr. Valsalakumari & WIMA Team. School Health Programme : 21st, 23rd, 28th Aug 2011 - WIMA Cochin conducted School Health Programme at Sri Sri Ravisankar, Vidyamandir at Cheppanam & D.H. Road. General Body meeting :General Body meeting was conducted on 27th August 2011 at IMA House, Kaloor. Dr. Gracy Thomas talked about her experiences in the Adolescent Health Classes followed by active discussion.

Dr. S. Sudhindran honoured

IMA Cochin Branch honoured Dr. S. Sudhindran who has performed 130 liver transplants and the highest number of live donor Liver transplants in South India. Dr. S. Sachidananda Kamath, presented the memento at the monthly meeting on 24th August 2011.

A State level workshop on “Healthy reporting of Health issues” was organised for the journalists by IMA Cochin Branch in association with Ernakulam Press club and NRHM Kerala State on Thursday, 15th September 2011 at IMA House, Cochin. There were delegates from all leading dailies, Visual media, Radio stations and Health magazines. The workshop was widely appreciated by the print media.

The workshop began at 10.30 am with the welcome and presidential address by Dr. S. Sachidananda Kamath. Dr. K.V. Beena, Dist. Programme Manager, NRHM Ernakulam in her opening remarks stressed the need of an evidence based reporting and also explained the various activities of the NRHM. Dr. Abraham Varghese, the Programme Convenor gave an overview of the workshop.

The wide canvas of health concerns taken up by the media should be evidence-based. This was the essence of the workshop held here. Dr. Babu Raveendran, former National Vice-President of IMA, speaking on ‘Empowering journalists for a healthy reporting’, said that there are many misleading reports in various print and visual media regarding immunization programs that has cost much damage to the Govt. programmes.

Speaking on mental health reporting with special emphasis on suicide reporting, Dr. C.J. John, Psychiatrist, said that there has been a study abroad on how media reports on suicides have prompted more suicides.

State level Work shop for Journalists on Healthy Reporting of Health IssuesDr. Abraham Varghese, Vice President & Programme Convenor

In the session on ‘Reporting vaccine failures and epidemics’, Dr. P.N.N. Pisharody, State President of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics said that gravity of the diseases which the vaccines prevent is not being realized by the anti-vaccine movement.

In the final session on ‘Release of information regarding attacks on medical professionals and hospitals’, Dr. K.E. Paulose, former National Vice-President of the IMA, said that the state government’s ordinance of protection of health service personnel and hospital property has perhaps proved to be a deterrent for attacks on hospitals and doctors.

Dr. M. Bhaskaran, National Vice-president of IMA, who chaired two sessions, said that the media should keep in mind the benefit of the public while reporting health or medical issues. Senior journalists from various media organizations co-chaired the sessions. It was pointed out that many events on commercialization of the medical profession were brought to light only by a vigilant media.

Mr. Hibi Eden, MLA, the Chief Guest for the valedictory function, said that the public is largely influenced by the media reports on various issues, especially health. Dr. S. Sachidananda Kamath, President, IMA Cochin, Dr. M. Narayanan, Secretary, IMA Cochin, Mr. Abdullah Mattanchery, President, Ernakulam Press Club and Mr. M.S. Sajeevan, Secretary, Ernakulam Press Club also spoke. 80 delegates including Doctors attended the workshop.

Dr.G.Vijayakumar, President IMA KSB, Dr. J. Rajagopalan Nair, Secretary IMA KSB, Senior leaders - Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai, Dr. K.E. Paulose, Dr. A.V. Babu, Dr. Sreevilasan and 150 plus members with family from Cochin enjoyed the Onasadya.