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Srirangaraj S, Venkatesha D. Comparing absolute lymphocyte count to total lymphocyte count, as a CD4 T cell surrogate, to initiate antiretroviral therapy. J Global Infect Dis. 2011;3:2658. Easow JM, Joseph NM, Tuladhar R, Shivananda PG. Empyema caused by Eikenella corrodens. J Global Infect Dis. 2011;3:313-5. Easow JM, Joseph NM, Shankar PR, Rajamony AP, Dhungel BA, Shivananda PG. Streptococcus pneumoniae – a perspective from the Western Region of Nepal. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2011;42:912-9. Pradeepkumar NS, Joseph NM. Chromoblastomycosis caused by Cladophialophora carrionii in a child from India. J Infect Dev Ctries 2011;5:556-560. Sharmila V, Joseph NM, Arun babu T, Chaturvedula L, Sistla S. Genital tract group B streptococcal colonization in pregnant women: A South Indian perspective. J Infect Dev Ctries 2011;5:592-5. Arthi M, Niranjan G, Hanifah M, Srinivasan AR. “Efficacy of De Ritis Ratio In Diagnosing Liver Diseases in Puducherrry Population”. Advanced Laboratory Medicine International. 2011; 1(4): 61-68. Arun Babu T, Bhat BV, Joseph NM. Association between Peak serum bilirubin and neurodevelopmental Outcomes in term babies with hyperbilirubinemia. Indian J Pediatr 2011;Epub. Karthikeyan P, Ganesh Bala A, Priya K. Petrified Ear. Indian Journal of Otology, July 2011:17:11. Dhaval. J. Patel. Profile of Organo-phosphorus compound poisoning at Maharani Hospital, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh - A three years study. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (JIAFM), April – June – 2011;33:2. Sameer
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on the return of leprosy despite NLEP, and the need for not only PGs but also UGs to be aware of the signs and symptoms of leprosy.
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Dr. M. Ashok Kumar, Prof.Dept. of Opthalmology presented a free paper titled “A Prospective study of incidence, risk factors and characteristics of ROP” at TNOA 2011 held at Tirunelveli on 06.08.11.
Joseph NM, Easow JM. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. In: Suárez ML, Ortega SM, editors. Pneumonia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. New York: Nova Science Publishers; 2011. p. 95-119. (ISBN: 978-1-61209-685-8).
Awards Dr. Venkatesh C, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Paediatrics, has been awarded Diploma in Allergy and Asthma Jointly by Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore and International Asthma services, Denver, Colorado, USA and endorsed by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAI). Dr. Chhavi. N, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Paediatrics, has been awarded Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Scientific Presentations Dr. S Parthasarathy, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, MGMC&RI delivered a guest lecture on “Diabetic emergencies – Update & Controversies” at Tamilnadu State ISA Conference between 16.07.11 &17.07.11, at Erode. Dr. Srirangaraj S, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, gave an oral presentation on ‘Short term survival after anti-retroviral therapy initiation among AIDS patients from South India’, during the Chapter meet of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists -Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Chapter, at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, on 23.07.11. Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, & Critical Care was an invitee amongst few other eminent members of teaching faculty from India, to deliver a talk on introduction & applications of Gas Man Software organised by Abbot International, at Cochin, Kerala on 23.07.11. Dr. S. Ambujam, Prof & Head, Dept. of DVL, delivered a guest talk titled ‘Who is afraid of Leprosy’s comeback?’, at a CME held on 31.07.11 by the Dept. of DVL, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry in Hotel Anandha Inn. The talk focussed MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC
Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology delivered a guest lecture on “Risk management in Anaesthesia” in a CME
Dr. K. Srikanth, Assoc. Prof, Dept. of Opthalmology presented a free paper on “Intraocular pressure variations in Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients after pupillary dilatation” at the 59th Annual TNOA conference 2011 at Tirunelveli on 06.08.11. Dr. S. Selvasundari, Prof & Head, Dr. M. Ashok Kumar, Prof.Dr. K. Srikanth, Assoc. Prof & Dr. N. Swathi, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Opthalmology conducted an instruction course on “Fundus Flourescein Angiography” at the 59th Annual TNOA conference at Tirunelveli on 07.08.11. Dr. M. Ashok Kumar, Prof.Dept. of Opthalmology presented a free paper on “Computer vision syndrome in Engineering College students” at the 59th Annual TNOA conference at Tirunelveli on 07.08.11.
on Recent Advances in Anaesthesia organised by Kovai Medical Center & Hospital, Coimbatore, on 04.09.11. Dr Arun Kumar S, Bilodi, Prof.Department of Anatomy, presented a paper titled “Symptomatic dilatation of residual cystic duct stump as Revealed by MRCP” in the 13th conference of Karnataka Chapter of Anatomist ‘JJMC-ACON 2011’, held at J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka on 11.09.11.
Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan delivered a lecture on ‘Current concepts in the management of Abdominal Sepsis’ in the 35th Annual conference of the Association of Surgeons of India, Tamilnadu and Pondicherry chapter, held on 11.08.11 at Pondicherry. Dr.R.Vinoth Kumar, Asst. Prof.Dept of Urology, presented a paper Diagnostic value of C - reactive protein in suspected Acute Appendicitis in the 35th Annual conference of the Association of Surgeons of India, Tamilnadu and Pondicherry chapter, held between 11.08.11 & 14.08.11 at Pondicherry. Dr. R. Kannan, Asst. Prof, Dept. of surgery, attended the Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia workshop at Apollo Hospital, Chennai held on 21.08.11. Dr. K.V.Rajan, Asst. Prof, Dept. of surgery, attended a workshop on Bariatric Surgery at Sagar Apollo Hospital, Bangalore held between 23 .08.11 & 24.08.11. Dr. Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, delivered a guest lecture on “Low Flow Anaesthesia” at South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation- Association of Anaesthetists (SAARC-AA), Bangalore on 28.08.11. MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC
Mrs.A.N.Uma, Asst.Prof., Genetic Unit, Dept. of Anatomy gave a guest talk on “Cytogenetics in day to day practice” at a CME programme-‘ Wider Horizon’ conducted by IMA Cuddalore , Krishna Hospital, Cuddalore on 25.09.11.
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Joseph NM, Sistla S, Dutta TK, Badhe AS, Rasitha D, Parija SC. Reliability of Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method for detecting meropenem resistance among non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 2011;54:556-60.
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Dr. Jennyl Maclean, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, presented a talk on “Comparative evaluation of Gum elastic bougie & introducer tool as aid in the insertion of Proseal Laryngeal Mask airway in patients with simulated difficult airway, using a rigid neck collar” in Scientific & Academic Forum of MGMCRI on 16.09.11. Dr. A.Mossadeq, Prof &Head, Dept. of Urology, MGMC&RI delivered a guest lecture
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