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SNIMS NEWS MARCH 2 16

Vol 4 Issue 04 2016 Page 104

Message

Hospital ActivitiesAcademic ActivitiesSocial ActivitiesCampus News

Health EventsForthcoming Events

Message from The GCT President’s Desk.On the auspicious occasion of Vishu Festival, President,

Mr.M.G.Pushpakaran gives the following message to SNIMSFamily— GCT

At every nook andcorner in Kerala, you will seeHindu Temples, MuslimMosques and Chr i s t i an

Churches. We have a multi-religious and multi-culturalsociety. People belonging tovarious religions celebratev a r i o u s f e s t i v a l s l i k eO n a m , V i s h u , D i w a l i ,Christmas, and Eid- ul- Fitr.Every nation has its ownculture of refined qualities andtraditions and it refers to theway people live. Culture is ashared behavior inherited from

ideas, values, beliefs, and knowledge. We have a diverseculture and live in Unity ie-Unity in diversity.

This is the time of Vishu Festival .Vishu falls on thefirst day of' Medam' –the astronomical New Year day. It is thecommon belief that the fortunes of the coming year depends onthe first object they see on the Vishu day. Hence the mostimportant ceremony connected with Vishu is the Kani kaanalwhich literally means the first sight. On the day prior to theVishu day, Kani is arranged in every Hindu home .It consists ofa number of things considered as auspicious and is arranged in acircular bell metal vessel called Uruli.These include Cadjanleaf book, gold ornaments, fresh white cloth, a measure of riceor paddy, bell metal mirror, flowers of the Konna tree, halved

jack fruits, halved coconut, yellow cucumber and two standingoil lamps emitting sparkling light. The Kani which is arrangedin a convenient room is seen by every member of the familyafter he or she is woken up in the early hours of the dawn. Anindispensable item connected with Vishu is the VishuKaineettam which means the gift of money to the children and

poor people by the elder members of the family. It is alsocustomary for children to fire crackers on Vishu day afterseeing Vishukani .The air is filled with a sense of love andcelebrations. People are cheerful.On behalf of all Trustees of Gurudeva Charitable Trust, I pray tothe Almighty to let this Vishu bring fortunes to all students,Faculty, staff and well wishers of Sree Narayana Institute ofMedical Sciences.

Best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. M.G.Pushpakaran,GCT President.


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Vol 4 Issue 4 04 04 2016 Page 2Hospital Activitiesnternational Women’s Day -

Free Medical Camp &Awareness class

Head & Neck Speciality Camp

Symposium on TB

On 8th March.Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social,

conomic, cultural and political achievement. We have much toelebrate this day. But progress towards gender parity haslowed in many places. The World Economic Forum predicted in014 that it would take until 2095 to achieve global gender parity.

In connection with this day, on 3rd March SNIMS jointlywith Cochin Obstetrics & Gynecology Society organized

Awareness class on “Women

Empowerment” at our Lecturehall. Medical students ofbatches 2012, 2013, 2014,Interns & Faculty membersattended the class.T h i s p r o g r a m m e w a sinaugurated by our PrincipalProf.Dr. M.J.John

Adv. T.A.Vi jayan,Manager, Institution delivered the Key-note address. Hetressed the importance of such awareness activities on

Women Empowerment in the background of the discussions onocial media on topics like Dharshan for ladies to Ayappa

Temple at Sabarimala. IWD is about remembering the battlesong fought to build a society that is just and fair to all its

members; a society in which diversity, tolerance, safety, socialustice and equality among women and men is given. And it'sbout celebrating what women have done, are doing and can

do.Mr.E.A.Subramanian, Finance Controller,

Prof.Dr. Ambika Bhai.P.G., HOD, Department of Gynaecology &P r o f . D r . M o h a n a n . K . R . ,Super in tendant , SNIMSHospital felicitated on theoccasion. Dr.Sanal Varghese& Dr. Smithi George tookc l a s s e s o n W o m e nEmpowerment for the malesand females at two separatevenues.

n connection with Women's Day, a Free Medical Camp & Awareness

lass was also conducted for women attending SNIMS on 5th March.

Head & Neck Speciality Camp was conducted in ENT OPD on twoonsecutive Thursdays (March 24, 31). The camp was conducted from.30am to 4pm . The doctors participated in the camps were Dr

Monika Sharma, Dr Rajesh Raju and Dr Jameel K. M.The highlights of the camp were free consultation, 50%

discount in Nasal Laryngoscopy, PTA test, lab test, X ray etc.

In connection with the world TB Day, Department ofPulmonology also conducted a two day symposium on 24th and 25thMarch for the public and patients at SNIMS, thus creating awareness

f TB and helping to remove misconceptions and stigma connectedwith this disease through a Video presentation.

SNIMS organized aW o r k s h o p o n'Microteaching 'at ourClinical Lecture Hall on17th March. Prof. Dr. RajuAntony, Vice-Principal andCoordinator MET unitwelcomed the gathering.

Prof. Dr. M .J. John,Principal inaugurated the function. Hestressed the importance of Microteaching in Medical Education.

Dr. Magdalene K. F., Professor of Pathology presented the topic. Theobjectives of Micro teaching, how to plan a lesson within thestipulated time and the effectiveness of Micro teaching were detailed.A live demo of micro teaching was delivered by Prof. Dr. Raju Antony,Vice-Principal on the topic “Prevention of Needle Stick Injuries”which was peer reviewed.

Topic-A Red Herring Case-The Great Escape-

by Dr Arc ha na.G. ,Resident, Department ofDermatology. This sessionwas chaired by Dr KMAjith, Associate Professor,D e p a r t m e n t o fDermatology.

Topic-Uterus saving option inm a s s i v e p o s t p a r t u mh e m o r r h a g e .By Dr.Smithy George, SeniorConsultant & LaparoscopicSurgeon and Prof. Dr.AmbikaBai, HOD, Department ofGynecology chaired thissession.

24th March

On 22nd March SNIMS observed World TB Day. Medical Students of2014 batch organized the function. The programme started with a

prayer by Ms Archana & team. Ms.Devika welcomed the gathering.

Academic ActivitiesWorkshop on Microteaching.

Academic Meetings

World TB Day 2016

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Vol 4 Issue 4 04 04 2016 Page 3Prof. Dr. M .J. John, Principal inaugurated the function. The gravity ofTuberculosis in India was detailed. The theme of the World TB Daycelebration of the year 2016 is “ Find TB,Treat TB, Working togethero eliminate TB”.Prof.Dr. Madhavi Ramachandran & Prof.Dr. Raju Antony, Vice-

Principals spoke on the occasion. Dr.Hemalatha, Pulmonologist led anawareness class on' History & the Programs for T.B.'The launching of the new drug Bedaquiline for drug-resistant TB &he major shifts in TB diagnosis, the WHO approved rapid molecular

diagnostic test using GeneXpert machines starting in 8 districts ofKerala were discussed.

On 5 th March, a Cancer Detection & Awareness camp wasconducted at Perumpadanna Santhitheeram Counseling Center .Jointly arranged by SNIMS, Santhitheeram Counseling Center,Specialists Hospital -Ernakulam & Prathyaasha Palliative Care,Paravur.

The camp was inaugurated by Mr.S.Sharma, M.L.A. Dr.RajeshD.Kurup, Chairman, Paravur Municipality chaired thefunction.Dr.Renjith, Orthopedic Surgeon& Dr.Fayas, Physician,Specialists Hospital, Ernakulam attended the patients.Dr.Yadhukrishnan, Dr.Tiji, Dr.Tina Joseph, Dr.Shini Janardhanan,Dr.Savitha,& Dr.Devi Prasannakumar ,Interns from SNIMS alsoexamined patients. Around 50 patients attended this camp. PapSmears were taken for thoseat risk for the disease. Drugs were alsogiven free of cost to the patients.

Health Awareness classes were taken by Doctors from SNIMSDr. Smithi George, Laparoscopic Surgeon, led class on “Importance

of Life –style Modification” & Dr. C.N.Mohanan Nair, Oncologist on”Breast Cancer Awareness”.

, SNIMS jointly with Valiapallan Thuruth

senior citizen's Forum arranged an Awareness Programme atValiapallan Thuruth Church Hall on Prevention and control of HealthProblems of Senior Citizens.Prof. Dr. Raju Antony, Vice-Principal,SNIMS led the discussion on Health problems of Elderly and actionfor their prevention.

On the same day SNIMS jointly with Karumalloor SeniorCitizens Forum also arranged anHealth Awareness class at themonthly meeting of the Forum atone of the senior citizens house atM a n a k k a p a d y, P a r a v u r o nPrevention and control of HealthProblems of Senior Citizens. Mr.Varkichan P Minacherry chaired the

session. Dr.Krishnan.nair, Assistant Professor, Department ofCommunity Medicine, SNIMS, Chalakka discussed the Healthproblems of the elderly in their local language and this was followedby an interactive session in which the participants' doubts werecleared. Around 40 members participated.

Social ActivitiesAwareness classes.

On 12th March

SNIMS jointly with SNDP, Manjali

Paravoothara organized a Free Medical Camp &Awareness classunder the leadership of Prof.Dr. Ambika Bai ,HOD,Department ofOBG .Free medicines were given to the patients.

NSS jointly with SNIMS, Chalakka arranged anawareness class on 'Sexual Awareness for Healthy living for newlymarried 'at Human Resources Center, Paravur. Dr Krishnan Nair,Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, SNIMS &Dr P .Sudha,Gynaecologis t ,Facul ty led the sessions.About 45 youngsters attended the session.

On 25th March,

On 27th March,

Health eventsDuring March 2016World Kidney Day

World Glaucoma week

Measles Immunization day

World Sleep Day

World Down Syndrome Day

World Water Day

-March 10, 2016.The World Kidney Day was held on Thursday March 10,

2016. The theme for 2016- Kidney Disease & Children. Act Early toPrevent It!

–March 6-12th, 2016was a time to remember that preserving our eye health early on couldhelp prevent damage like glaucoma or blindness later.

-On 16 -03-2016. The day is observed tomake people aware about Measles and the importance of MeaslesVaccination .Young children who don't receive Measles Immunizationare at higher risk of Measles and it's complications including death.. - on March 18th . Slogan is 'Good sleep is a reachabledream'.

-21 March Each year the voice of peoplewith Down syndrome, and those who live and work with it, growslouder. On World Down Syndrome Day , join to encourage childrenand adults with Down syndrome to say “My Friends, My

Community”.World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated at SNIMS byDepartment of Paediatrics on March 21st 2016. Prof. Dr. M J John,Principal inaugurated the function. Prof. Dr. Mohanan.K.R, MedicalSuperintendent was the special invitee. Free Paediatric, Dental, ENT,Opthalmology and Cardiology check- up and Thyroid screening wereoffered for our regular follow-up patients with Down syndrome. Thiswas followed by a presentation on Down Syndrome by the Interns .

-22nd March. It is an international observance andan opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired totell others and take action to make a difference.

- World Glaucoma Day


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Academics,hospital activities,sports, cultural activities, social activities, news relating

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Sports events:On 28th March a Table tennis tournament was organised by

College Union 2015-2016. at College Auditorium between Interns (Dr.Akhil Krishna, Dr.Sachin, & Dr.Sajin ) and students (Mr. Jaison,

Mr.Riyadh, &Mr. Dhanesh). Interns bagged the first prize , the Runnersup were students . The trophies for the winners were distributed by Dr.Shanthi, AssistantProfessor Dept ofO b s t e t r i c s &G y n a e c o l o g y.A friendly cricketmatch also wasconducted at ourcollege campusduring these days.

- 17th Apr 2016.

Forthcoming events.National Seminar on 'Immunization Update

During April, 2016.

–Closing the Gap'-SNIMS is organizing a National Seminar on this very important topicon 30th April, 2016.The venue is Auditorium of SNIMS, Chalakka. Eminent Professorsand Experts from various organizations are participating in thisprogramme. All are invited to attend the seminar.

Theme: "Autism and the2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity"

Theme- Beat diabetes: Scale upprevention, strengthen care, and enhance surveillance. The main goalsof the World Health Day 2016 campaign are to increase awarenessabout the rise in diabetes, and its staggering burden and consequences,n particular in low- and middle-income countries; and to trigger a set

of specific, effective and affordable actions to tackle diabetes. Thesewill include steps to prevent diabetes and diagnose, treat and care forpeople with diabetes.

World Autism AwarenessDay 2 April 2016 -

World Health Day 2016: 7th April -

World Parkinson's Day -World Hemophilia Day

11th April 2016.

The World Liver Day

World Earth Day

World Malaria Day

World Immunization Week

- April 19 .On this World Liver Day, let's strive not to abuse our liver,

one of the most important organs that we have. Let's treat it with thelove and respect it deserves.

- April 22.Earth Day was established to raise the public awareness for

self consciousness, other living organisms.-April 25.

Theme-End Malaria for Good. On April 25th people acrossthe globe take part in a wide range of activities to mark World Malaria

Day. In 2013, there were 198 million cases, and 584 000 deaths fromMalaria 3.2 billion (half of the world population) are at risk. In 2014,malaria was spreading in 97 countries.

-April 24-30th,2016.Theme -Close the Immunization gap.The week is observed

every year during last week of April to raise the awareness aboutimportance of immunization.Health NewsRare Zoonosis detected in 12 years old.

Dicrofilariasis or the dog heart worm was detected by ultrasound in the swelling on the chest of the girl. The worm which was 1cm long was removed surgically. Pathologist & Microbiologist ofErnakulam Medical Center, where the patient had attended, identifiedthe worm as Dicrofilaria repens. The Zoonosis is transmitted fromdogs to humans through mosquitoes ,and all known mosquito speciesfound here are capable of transmitting the larvae of Dicrofilaria.Thelarvae that get transmitted from dogs had not been found to reproducein human body. Also, the infection is rare and no threat to life had beenreported so far.

Adult worms usually settle in lungs, eyes and sub coetaneoustissue and produce symptoms such as cough, pain and swelling .Whenlesions are in the sub coetaneous tissue or eyes, diagnosis and surgicaltreatment are easier. When the worms settle in lungs, detection andtreatment are difficult. Chest x-rays of the worm in lung lesionsometimes mimic Lung Cancer. The treatment involves the surgicalremoval of the worm with adjacent tissue.

Only few cases of Dicrofilariasis had been identified.The

worm completes its whole life cycle in the dog's body itself.It is theexposure to mosquitoes that lets the larvae in the dog's blood streamenter the mosquitoes,which may further transmit to human

body.About 7-24 % of the domestic dogspopulation in Keralaharbours this larvae in blood .The rate in stray dogs may be higherconsidering their increased exposure to mosquitoes.

The first case from Kerala was reported in 1976.About 800cases had been reported worldwide. Dicrofilariasis could beconsidered an Emerging Zoonosis because of the abundance ofdomestic and stray dogs and the mosquito population .Mosquitocontrol is the best preventive strategy.Source-The Hindu Daily Dated 11-03-2016.

Campus SightsHoli Celebrations at SNIMS

On 22 nd March, the celebration of colors was organized atSNIMS in a vibrant festive mood under the auspices of the studentsunion AGNEYA 2015-16.

SNIMS is planting ornamental plants at the entrance andwalkways inside the Hospi ta l and College bui lding.

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