Saigenesis vol 7 iss 4 oct dec 2017 by Dept of Medical Informatics

Vol. 7 Issue – 4: Oct – Dec 2017

CONTENTS S.No

Topic

Pages

Message from Dean’s Desk

Editorial

Publications

Editor / Reviewer

Awards and Recognitions

Scientific Events

Faculty Development Programs

Scientific Society Meeting

CSF (CRRI’s Scientific Forum)

Death Audit Meeting

Scientific Write-ups

Post Graduate news

Undergraduate News

Observation of Health Days

Outreach Camp and Activities

Community Extension

Editorial Board

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the Authors in the Articles published in “Saigenesis” are their Own. The Editorial Board is in no way responsible for any liability arising out of the contents/Text of this Publication.

MESSAGE FROM DEAN’S DESK

It is with immense pleasure that we are presenting the final issue of the year of ‘Saigenesis’. The final quarter of the year has been quite eventful with vibrant, Curricular, Co Curricular and Extra Curricular activities. The institution also underwent successfully the acid test of the University viz the Visit of the Peer team of UGC in the month of December I take this opportunity of thanking Prof. Semmal and his team for their honest efforts of compiling ‘Saigenesis against several hassles. I wish everybody Good Luck! Prof P F Kotur Dean

EDITORIAL

The Great Number of activities that are recorded in this issue of SAIGENESIS is a testimonial to the stunning and the reverberating growth of the College. The enthusiasm shown by the postgraduates and the faculties to manifest their academic skills in various scientific avenues is a pleasing part of it. The thrust given to the concept of Research during the recent past has started to show its results.

Dr.Semmal Editor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chief Professor, Department of Physiology

PUBLICATIONS 1. Muthukumar T, Konduru RK, Manikandan M, Asir J, Iqbal N, Bazroy J. Scope of integrated teaching in a medical college: A study from South India. Journal of Medical Society. 2017;31(2):127-130. 2. Barman DD, Nair VK, Karnaboopathy R. Study of the trend of poisoning in a tertiary care hospital in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2017;39(1):20-24. 3. Muthukumar T, Raja TK. Black dog: the future pandemic? International Journal of Scientific Reports. 2017;3(12):326. 4. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Scope of genetic counselling in reducing the magnitude of hereditary disorders: Developing nations' perspective. Menoufia Medical Journal. 2017;30(2):633-635. 5. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Depression: A global public health priority. Biology and Medicine (Aligarh). 2017;9:e127. 6. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Recent global updates in malaria control and situation in Sub-Saharan Africa region. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2017;42(3):592-593. 7. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. 2017 measles outbreak in the European region: An urgent public health alert. Community Acquired Infection. 2017;4(2):41-42. 8. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Expanding the delivery of preventive medicine for malaria during pregnancy in Africa. Community Acquired Infection. 2017;4(2):43-44. 9. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Role of contact tracing in containing the 2014 Ebola outbreak: A review. African Health Sciences. 2017;17(1):225-236. 10. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Implementation of double-duty actions to counter the public health challenge of double malnutrition. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2017;11(3):142-143. 11. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting global elimination of rabies by 2030:Stakeholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consensus. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):779-780. 12. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Promoting health standards of the workers in the informal sector: A global concern. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):781-782. 13. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Aiming to achieve 100% voluntary blood donation in all nations: Global vision. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):783-784. 14. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Displaying solidarity and compassion to meet the needs of the refugee population in European region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):787-788. 15. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. My Best Friend: A community-based initiative to ensure women welfare in conflicts-affected Central African Republic region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):789-790.

16. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of the neglected population groups in Bhutan. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):791-792. 17. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. New guidelines released to ensure transparency and enhance credibility of the reported health estimates: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):793-794. 18. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Offering integrated package of services to counter stigma associated with HIV. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):795-796. 19. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the public health challenge of obstetric fistula in developing nations: A preventable cause of physical and social disability. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):797-798. 20. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the sensitive issue of sexual health by improving awareness and sexual education. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):799-800. 21. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Training and deploying midwives to reduce the incidence of maternal deaths in Somalia. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(4):801-802. 22. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Reducing the level of pesticide residues in foods: World Health Organization. Environmental Disease. 2017;2(3):95-96. 23. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. The public health implications of Mycetoma: A neglected tropical disease. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):289290. 24. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Recommendations to promote safe and effective use of contraceptives: World Health Organization. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):291. 25. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Springboard program: A ray of hope for the empowerment of victims of child marriage in Yemen. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2017;4(4):292. 26. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization launches a network to improve quality of care for mothers, newborns and children. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;10(4):184-185. 27. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Promoting safe use of wastewater: Public health perspective. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;3(3):170-171. 28. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Assessment of the health needs and preparation of an election manifesto by young people in Liberia. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;3(3):171-172. 29. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Continue the intensity of the ongoing prevention and control measures to contain the 2016 outbreak of yellow fever in Angola. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1099-1100. 30. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Necessity to strengthen prevention activities and expand treatment services to accomplish global elimination of Hepatitis C. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1101-1102. 6

31. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Delivering comprehensive sexuality education among youths to eventually achieve human immunodeficiency virus-free generation. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1103-1104. 32. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Young people acting as ambassadors for the accomplishment of women-related sustainable development goals. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1105-1106. 33. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Universal health coverage: Necessity, monitoring, and the vision ahead. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1107-1108. 34. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Building an effective mechanism to respond to the repeated outbreaks of cholera in the African region. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1109-1110. 35. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Combating infectious diseases on the global scale in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1111-1112. 36. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Developing a mechanism to reduce after effects and track health workers affected by terrorism. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1113-1114. 37. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in developing nations. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1115-1116. 38. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Implementing Maternal Death Surveillance and Response through the Millennium Villages Project: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1117-1118. 39. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. International agencies working together to empower adolescent girls in Mozambique: A community-based intervention. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1119-1120. 40. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Encouraging and expanding screening activities for cervical cancer in low-resource settings. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1121-1122. 41. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Expanding the reach and utility of Emergency Medical Teams to ensure appropriate management of disasters. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1356-1357. 42. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Establishing connection among all through blood donation: Current status and Public health implications. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1357-1358. 43. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Identifying gaps and recommending targeted strategies to ensure effective control of Asthma. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1359-1360. 44. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Preventing the outbreaks of food-borne botulism and minimizing the risk of fatality. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1360-1361.

45. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Strengthening civil registration system on a global scale: Offering double benefit for the Policy Makers and the Community. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1361-1362. 46. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting cervical cancer in low and middle income nations: Necessity of a comprehensive approach. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1363-1364. 47. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Preventing the acquisition and progression of chronic Hepatitis B infection in middle and low income nations: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1364-1365. 48. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Fast-tracking efforts to accomplish the global elimination of trachoma by 2020. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1366-1367. 49. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Aiming to achieve elimination of Chagas disease: Before it acquires a status of global public health concern. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1367-1368. 50. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Elimination target for lymphatic filariasis attained in Sri Lanka and Maldives: World Health Organization. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1369-1370. 51. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prevention and control of Legionellosis: A public health perspective. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):13701371. 52. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Public health approach to minimize the prevalence and associated sequels of Leishmaniasis in the affected regions. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1371-1372. 53. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Dealing with the neglected issue of oral health: Building a global consensus. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1373-1374. 54. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting the end of the AIDS epidemic in the era of sustainable development by the year 2030. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1374-1375. 55. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. The global public health challenge of malnutrition: Ensuring trend reversal. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1375-1376. 56. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. How can we respond to the challenge of insufficient physical activity? Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1377-1378. 57. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Offering adolescent girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centered care in developing nations: Fighting against all odds. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1378-1379. 58. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Whether fractional dosing of yellow fever vaccine can be recommended to meet the challenges of the ongoing 2016 West African outbreak and the resulting vaccine shortage? Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1379-1380. 8

59. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Noncommunicable diseases: Strengthening the process of data collection for potential risk factors. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1381-1382. 60. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prevention and control of Hepatitis-A in developing nations: Public health perspective. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1382-1384. 61. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Responding to the rapid upsurge in the rise of overweight and obesity at global scale. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1384-1385. 62. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Targeting asbestos across different industries to minimize the incidence of asbestos-related diseases on the global front. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1385-1386. 63. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Global Health Security: Transforming commitments into practical actions. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1387-1388. 64. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Public health measures to minimize exposure to arsenic and associated morbidities. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1388-1389. 65. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring availability of pregnancy and childbirth care services in conflict-affected regions of Syria. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1390-1391. 66. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Application of data available through health information systems in preventing maternal deaths. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1391-1392. 67. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring delivery of integrated care for reducing the morbidity and mortality attributed to cardiovascular diseases. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1392-1394. 68. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Mobilizing youth population to spread peace in the conflict-affected regions of Central Africa. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1394-1395. 69. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Extending humanitarian assistance to displaced pregnant women in armed conflict-affected nations. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1396-1397. 70. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Cardiovascular diseases in low and middle income nations: Responding to the leading cause of mortality. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2017;10(5):1397-1398. 71. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Necessity to invest in cost-effective interventions for the prevention of hearing loss. Primary Health Care: Open Access. 2017;7(3):e121. 72. Shrivastava PS, Shrivastava SR, Mukthar MS. A community based study to assess the treatment adherence and its determinants among hypertensive patients residing in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Medicine Science and Public Health. 2017;6(9):1386-1393. 9

73. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Bhutan and Maldives eliminate measles: World Health Organization. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017;8:91. 74. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Ensuring tobacco control to strengthen the economy of a nation and improve the health standards of the population. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017;8:94. 75. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Zika virus disease: Necessity to have a better and sustained preparedness. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2017;42(4):790-791. 76. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Adoption of the nutri-score system in France to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2017;22:111. 77. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. HEARTS package for the management of cardiovascular diseases. Saudi Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences. 2018;6(1):45-46. 78. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. World Health Organization emphasizes for the development of the priority list of medical devices for the management of cancers. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences. 2017;6(4):245-246. 79. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Prequalification of the first rapid diagnostic Hepatitis C virus test: World Health Organization. Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;37(6):259-260. 80. Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS, Ramasamy J. Fighting against the menace of gender-based violence by resorting to web-based or mobile-based apps in Namibia. Biology and Medicine (Aligarh). 2017;9(6):e128. 81. Munusamy MM, Sheelaa WG, Lakshmi VP. Clinical presentation and prevalence of uterine fibroids: a 3-year study in 3-decade rural South Indian women. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Nov 23;6(12):5596-601. 82. Lakshmi PV, Sheela WG, Munusamy MM. Post Hysterectomy morbidity: a suburban teaching hospital experience in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Sep 23;6(10):4656-60. 83. Kamaraj R, Maduram A, Raaman N. Hepatoprotective Activity Of Various Extracts Of Clausena Dentata (Willd.) Roem. (Syn. Clausena Willdenovii Wight. And Arn.) Rutaceae. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical research.2017;10(10): 310-13. 84. Anusa MA, Rooban T. Burden of exposure to lead as a risk factor for mental illness in Indian children 1990â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2015: A systematic analysis based on global burden of disease approach. Annals Indian Psychiatry 2017;1:88-96. 85. Mohandoss A ANUSA. Quality of life in schizophrenic patients: Comparative study from South India. J NTR Univ Health Sci 2017;6:224-31. 86. Muthukumar T, Konduru RK, Manikandan M, Asir J, Iqbal N, Bazroy J. Scope of integrated teaching in a medical college: A study from South India. Journal of Medical Society. 2017;31(2):127-130. 87. Barman DD, Nair VK, Karnaboopathy R. Study of the trend of poisoning in a tertiary care hospital in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2017;39(1):20-24. 88. Hegde S P, Machireddy R, Kumar MR, Dyanidhi V K. A study of awareness of diabetic retinopathy, knowledge about its effect on vision& treatment options among the diabetic 10

patients visiting the ophthalmology department. Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.2017;3(4):495-499. 89. Rajasekaran V, Srividhya G. A clinical study on laryngeal manifestations of tuberculosis. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):845-8. 90. Rajasekaran V, BV SK. A study on clinical profile of non otogenic otalgia. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):1027-30. 91. Rajasekaran V, BV SK, Sriraman G. Nasal flora in allergic rhinitis. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 22;3(4):904-7. 92. Raghuraman M.S. , Ranjit S. Regarding “Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block to Provide Analgesia for Positioning Patients with Femur Fracture Before Subarachnoid Block: Comparison with Intravenous Fentanyl” in Kathmandu University Medical Journal 2016;54(2):125-9. VOL. 15 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 57 | JAN.-MARCH 2017: Page 88-89. 93. Kurhekar P, Vinod K, Krishna JS, Raghuraman MS. Randomized comparison of isoflurane versus sevoflurane and desflurane for maintenance of ambulatory anesthesia. Anaesthesia Essays and Researches 2017;11:875-80. 94. Sriraman G, Rajasekaran V, Raja RV. An interesting case of kartageners syndrome. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surgery 2017;3:761-3. 95. Nachammai SM, Karthicka J, Molecular characterization of surface adhesins of uropathogenic escherichia coli from patients in a tertiary care hospital, Int.J. Adv.Res. 5(11), 818-823. 96. Kafeel Hussain , Swayam Jothi S. Immunohistochemical Study on the Location of C-cells. Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy & Physiology. 2017; 4(4): 521 – 523.

EDITOR / REVIEWER Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was invited for peer-review of the following articles: Indian Journal of Medical Research on 09.11.2017 & 20.11.2017, Education for Health on 24.11.2017, Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research on 31.12.2017. Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and HOD, Department of ENT, Reviewed Chapter 53 in the second edition, “Diseases of ear, nose,throat;head and neck surgery”- Dr. Mohan Bansal. Dr. Harshavardhan B, Senior Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis has reviewed an article for Journal of Radiology Case Reports on 12.12.2017

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, President, Association of Surgeons, Chennai City Chapter received the award of Honor at ASICON 2017, Jaipur (26 – 30 December 2017) Ms. Nachammai.SM, Tutor, Department of Microbiology won second prize in Poster presentation “Molecular surface adhesions of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli “in SRM Dental college, on October 26, 2017

Dr Swayam jothi , Professor and Head, Anatomy and Dr Sundaramurthy A, Professor and Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine received Dr APJ Abdul Kalam award for life time contribution in teaching and scientific excellence by Marina labs research and development on 21/10/17.

Dr Sundaramurthy A, Professor and head, Department of Respiratory Medicine was awarded the D.Litt awarded by Ashcroft University, London & GEPRA India on 16/12/2017

Dr Sundaramurthy A, became a direct member in World Organization of Family Doctors & World Medical Association on 16/10/17. Dr. Nadhana Prasanth, Assistant Professor of Surgery received 3 rd Prize for Faculty Paper presentation titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Difficulty and disparities in minimal access surgeries in emergenciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on December 27th 2017 at ASICON 2017, Jaipur. Dr. Dost Mohammed Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology has completed the course on Principles of Bio-Ethics and Human Rights conducted by UNESCO Chair, Bioethics, Haifa, Department of Education and has been registered as a member of the International Forum of teachers of UNESCO Chair in Bioethics on 14.8.2017. Dr. Kalaivani Annadurai, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016. Dr. Prateek Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016. Dr. Geetha Mani, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 for guiding ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, has been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 32000 for publications with high Impact Factor for the year 2016. 13

Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, has also been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 47000 for high volume of publications for the year 2016. Mr. Nithya Balan, Mr. Mohd. Mukthar, and Mr. Arul Anand students of 7th Semester have been nominated for a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 each for successful completion of ICMR-STS projects for the year 2016, under the guidance of above mentioned faculties.

SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Resource Persons in Academic Events Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent was a resource person for the UGI endoscopy workshop at Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai on 12/11/2017. Dr.Vijay Kautilya.D Associate professor and MEU coordinator was a resource person and organized the Second Revised Basic Workshop on Medical Education technology, at SSSMCRI, 10-12 October 2017. Examiner / Evaluator Dr. A. Maduram, Associate Professor of Pharmacology went as an External Examiner for M.Sc Clinical Research to Chettinad University, Chennai on 23.11.2017 Dr. A. Maduram, Associate Professor of Pharmacology went as an External Examiner for II MBBS to Saveetha University, Chennai from 16th -18th Dec 2017 Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and HOD, Department of ENT, was an UG examiner for Dr Rajiv Gandhi medical university (J.J.M medical college and S.S Medical college, Davengere, Karnataka) between 26th December 2017 to 3rd January 2018. Dr. M.Gopi, Assistant Professor of Physiology went as an External Examiner for Ist Year AHS Course to Chettinad Medical College & RI, Chennai from 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 November 2017.

COURSE / WORKSHOP / CME /GUEST LECTURE / ORGANISED The Department of Orthopaedics organised the Astra Basic Arthroplasty course on 15th December 2017.

The Department of General Surgery Organised a guest lecture on Management of Oral Malignancies on 29.11.17. Speaker was Dr. Sujay Susikar, Chair – Surgical Oncology, Anna Arignar Cancer Institute, Kanchipuram. The Department of Respiratory Medicine organised the SWORD India Phase 2 Survey on 1&2. November 2017. The Department of Paediatrics organised the “Pearls and Perils of Pediatrics” on 17.11.2017.

The Department of Paediatrics conducted a training and awareness programme for primary school teachers about “Early Identification Of Learning Disability And Autism “on 02/12/2017. 23 teachers from Bhuvana Krishna Matriculation School, 18 teachers from Cee Dee Yes DAV Public School 11 teachers from Sudha Nanda Vidyalaya Matriculation School participated making a total of 52 participants. Dr. Rajakumar, Professor and Head,Department of Paediatrics, Dean Professor. Dr. Kotur and the Medical Superintendent addressed the audience. The guest speaker was Dr. Srinivasa 15

Raghavan, he conducted an interactive session for the teachers on “What Is Autism “. Dr. Anusha, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry conducted a session on “What Is Dyslexia“,Dr. Jaishree Vasudevan, Professor., Department of Paediatrics conducted a session on “What’s Not Dyslexia “ The National new born week and the IAP child and adolescent health care week celebrations were conducted by the department of Paediatrics. 557 Were benefitted by the event, this year was “ Gender Gap In Neonatal Survival – Time To Act “ and for IAP child and adolescent health care week is “Every Iapian – Adolescent Ambassador.” The chief guests were Dr. Rema chandramohan and Dr. Muthukumar.Professor. Dr. Rema Chandramohan, developmental paediatrician and additional Professor in Madras Medical College/ ICH&HC delivered a talk on neuro developmental follow up of high risk new born. a lecture on surgical emergencies in newborn was delivered by Professor Dr. Muthukumar, Professor and Head of Department, Depatment Of Paediatric Surgery, Madras Medical College/ICH&HC. On 16th November, 2017 a post graduate quiz on neonatology and adolescent health was conducted for PG’s. Quiz masters were Dr. Vikram and Dr. Prasanna and contributors to the quiz were Professor Dr. Paramanandham, Dr. Vikram, Dr. Prasanna and Dr. Vidhya lakshmi. On 17th November, 2017 a guest lecture was organised by the Department of Pediatrics by Dr. Yoganandhan S, National executive board member, Central Indian Academy of Paediatrics. His topic was Pearls and Perils in paediatric practice. On 18th November 2017 there was an orientation and training programme for the nurses by Dr. Vidhya lakshmi, Dr. Edin brow from the department of Paediatrics on neonatal resuscitation and new born care. On 19 th November 2017 Dr.Sai Santhosh conducted a counseling session for inpatient and out-patient adolescents and antenatal mothers. On 20 th November 2017 a debate amongst CRRIs on traditional practices vs medical advice on newborn care. The valedictory function was conducted on the 21st November 2017 and was marked by two guest lectures Professor Dr. Karthika J, Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology delivered a talk on Newborn sepsis and Mr. Sai rajan delivered a talk on Role of Physiotherapist in Newborn care. The Department of Physiology, organized an Invited guest lecture on the topic “The Fascinating Neuromuscular Junction : Beyond what we know” on 8 Dec 2017 by Dr.Sivapriya , Professor of Physiology, Saveetha Medical College.

The Department of Dermatology organised a guest lecture on “Approach to fever with Rashes” on 6.10.2017 by Dr. K. Manoharan, Professor of Department of DVL, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. 150 students and 45 faculties attended the guest lecture.

Presentation in Academic / Scientific events Professor. P.F.Kotur, Dean, SSSMCRI participated as a “Resource person” and delievered a Guest Lecture at the ISA National conference held on 25-28 Nov 2017 at Kolkata.WB Dr PF Kotur Dean participated as one of the Guest Speakers for the Round Table Conference for evolving a National Policy on Higher Education in Medicine, held by World Peace University Pune Maharashtra Professor Dr. Lalith Kumar, Professor of Surgery, and Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent delivered an Invited lecture for the UG Exam Symposium at Saveetha University, October 2017. Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, delivered an “Oration by Eminent Faculty” at ASICON 2017, Jaipur (26 – 30 December 2017) 17

Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent, delivered an Invited lecture for the PG Exam Symposium held by ASI in Madurai, November 2017 Dr. Pradeep D., Assistant Professor of Surgery delivered an Invited lecture on ‘Classification and management of Hydrocele’ and Dr. Madhulika, Assistant Professor of Surgery delivered an Invited lecture on ‘Carcinoma Breast – Risk factors and Classification’ at the Professor RNR UG Exam Symposium conducted by ASI, Chennai on 10th December 2017. Dr.Karthika J, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology attended RCBW- ACME in CMC as assessor on 31/10/2017, Gave a guest lecture on Neonatal sepsis in Department of Paediatrics, SSSMCRI on 21/11/2017. Professor Dr. Vivekananda Subramanianathan, Medical Superintendent gave a lecture on ‘Skin Tumours’ at the venue of Professor RNR UG Exam Symposium on 9th and 10th December 2017. Mr. Sunil Kumar Jada, Ph.D scholar, Department of Microbiology appeared for public viva on 4/12/2018 & was awarded Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Kalaivani, Associate Professor and Dr. Gopinath Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine attended the First International Conference on ‘Nutrition Before, Beyond and First 1000 Days of Life- Evidence and Action’ at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad between 26-28 November 2017. During the event, Dr. Kalaivani presented e-poster on ‘Preconception nutrition care: Predictors and Practices among Married Female Software Professionals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” and Dr. Gopinath presented e-poster on ‘Assessment of nutrition status of children aged under five years in tribal population in Jawadhu Hills, Tamil Nadu’ Dr.Latha.R, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI attended and presented Poster on the topic “Acute predator stress affects short term memory in a zebra-fish model” at APPICON 2017 at JIPMER, Pondicherry between 12th October and 14th October, 2017.

Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, attended the “Sensitization Programme on Attitude and Communication (ATCOM) Module” at Christian Medical College, Vellore (MCI Nodal Centre) on 08.12.2017.

Dr.Mohanambal, Professor of OBG, presented an oration during the State level OGSSI Conference on 11 and 12th November 2017, in Hilton Hotel, Chennai. The event was organized by the Obstetrics and Gynecological Society of India.

Mr. V. Pandian, District TB Programme Coordinator visited the Dept to assess progress of TRUNAAT Validation study on 23/11/17 Mr. Ilanchezhian and Ms. Suganya, Tutors, Department of Biochemistry were selected for faculty podium presentation competition held on 12.12.2017 at MGMCRI

Professor Dr. Semmal, HOD, Department of Physiology delivered a keynote address titled as “Medical Insights in Ancient Indian Literary Works” at an International Conference organised by the International Forum for Information technology, Toronto, Canada from 27th to 30th October 2017. Participation in Academic / Scientific, Events Scientific Events Dr. S Gurumani,Professor and Head, Dr. Valli, Associate Professor and Dr. Puja Ghosh, Dr. Pragadeeswaran, Assistant Professors, Department of ENT attended CME on “Recent trends in Rhinosinusitis” in Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center , on 26th October 2017.

Dr. Harshavardhan B, Senior Resident, Department of Radiology, attended RSNA 2017 Virtual Meeting from 25.11.2017 to 28.02.2018. Dr. Karthika priya, Tutor, Department of Microbiology attended CME on “ Mycobacteriology basics & beyond 2017” at NIRT, chetpet on 3 & 4/11/2017 Professor Dr.I Gurubharath attended the State monthly meet of (TN & PY) Indian Radiological & Imaging Association & Monthly Meet of Chennai Sub chapter, at Government Kilpauk Medical College on 22/10/2017. Dr. Jamal Mohamed, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics attended MORE- 2017 as faculty on November 10th & 11th. Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy participated in Annual conference organized by Women doctors Association Tamil Nadu and was elected as EC member of association. Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy attended the 431st monthly CME programme of IMSA at KL hospital Chennai. Dr.Dilip Kumar.G, Asssistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia attended the Fellowship in Pain management from 11-16th Dec. 2017 at Delhi pain management centre. Dr.Chitra, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, attended CME on ‘Coronary Artery Disease - Technological Innovations’ held on 21 DEC, 2017, organised by the Department of Physiology, SRMC&RI Dr. Swayam Jothi, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy attended CME on Gait –talk the walk Organized by Institute of anatomy MMC, Chennai. Dr.S.Gurumani, Professor and Head, Department of ENT attended the Southzone ENT Conference – MIST ORL, October 2017. 21

The faculties of ENT Department attended NATCON, National conference on Otorhinolaryngology, on 9th December 2017 at Balaji medical college,Chennai Dr.T.Rajini Samuel, Assistant Professor, Ms. Suganya, Ms. Shanmuga Priya, tutors, Department of Biochemistry attended the CME on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six Sigmaâ&#x20AC;? on 26th Oct 2017 at Sri Ramachandra University. Dr. Naseem N, Professor & Head, Department of Pathology attended CME in Dermato-pathology at CMC Vellore on 21.10.2017. Dr Jereen Varghese, Senior resident, Department of TBCD attended RNTCP Workshop - Zonal Task Force Meet (ZTF) South Zone II (29/11/17 & 30/11/17)

Dr Ajeesh K P, Assistant Professor, Department of TBCD attended the two days hands on Workshop on Basic Polysomnography & Sleep Physiology conducted by NIMHANS, Bangalore on 22/12/17 &23/12/17.

INSTITUTE ETHICS COMMITTEE 28th Institute Ethics Committee meeting for Human studies was held on 30th November, 2017. A total of 35 research projects were presented which included 27 PG dissertation projects, 1 PhD dissertation project and 7 faculty projects. All the projects were reviewed and approved by the Committee members.

MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT (MEU) Medical Education Unit of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College organized the MCI certified 2nd Revised Basic Course workshop during 10th -12th October 2017. Dr Margret Shanti FX was the MCI observer from CMC Vellore, Nodal Center for Medical Education. The workshop had 26 participants from SSSMCRI and also included 6 observers of the ACME course visiting from various colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Medical Education Unit of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College organized a Post graduate Orientation Program: Part III -Workshop on Research Methodology & Evidence Based Medicine for First Year Post Graduates on 24th -26th October, 2017. The workshop has 29 first year post graduates as the participants.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FDP) Faculties of SSSMCRI attended the Revised Basic course workshop in Medical education technologies and ATCOM module held at the MCI Nodal centre, CMC Vellore from 30.10.17 to 2.11.17.

Dr. Dipayan Deb Barman, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, participated in the Revised Basic Workshop on Medical Education technology and ATCOM module sensitization workshop, held at CMC Vellore between 5th-8th December 2017.

Various Faculties from SSSMCRI attended the Teleconferencing session on 28.11.2017, with Partners Medical International, Boston and a team from the MGMCRI, regarding the existing challenges in SSSMCRI pertaining to medical education & patient care and the possible solutions for the same.

MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT (MRU) Monthly meetings of the medical research unit (MRU) held on third Wednesdays of the month of October, November and December has reviewed a total number of 5 projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 faculty and 38 post graduate dissertation proposals. MRU was reconstituted in the month of December 2017 with induction of the following members into the committee, Dr.Pranjali M, Professor of Anesthesiology and Dr Gokul, Assistant Professor, General Surgery. MRU has successfully completed the below SEP program during this period, One day research methodology workshop on November 24-11-2017 which was attended by 42 undergraduate students. The programme was organised by MRU with MEU members supporting as session speakers along with MRU members. Calendar of Events for the year 2018 was drafted with programs designed to aim at the research capacity building of all the stakeholders in the campus ie. undergraduates, postgraduates and faculty. 25

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY MEET During the Scientific society meeting for October was held at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, “Get Smashed” a case presentation by Dr. Pooja, Dept. of Radiology, BPF - by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. During the Scientific society meeting for November was held on 2-11-2017 at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, A Diagnostic Conundrum by Dr. Pradeep Dept. of Paediatrics, Demystifying Dystonia by Dr. B. Balasubramaniam, Dept.of Internal Medicine, A case of Multiple lipomatosis with Kimura’s Disease by Dr. Malavika Dept. of General Surgery, Quiz for PGs – for World COPD- Day by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. The scientific society meeting for the December was held on 28 – 12- 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made were, Benign soft tissue tumour by Dr.S.Hariharan, Dept. of General surgery, MMR by a PG from Dept. of Respiratory Medicine , Fixed drug eruption – by Dr. Anupama Devi Wahengbam PG Dept. of Dermatology, Latest trend in PIH by Dr. Meenakshi , Dept. of OBG. CSF (CRRI’s SCIENTIFIC FORUM) The CSF meeting was held on 20th December 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made under the guidance of Departmnent of Paediatrics. The presentations were, Natal and neonatal teeth in newborn by M. Karthikeyan, Differential diagnosis of haematuria in a child – by Praveen Balaji, Undescended testis in newborn – by Jaseem Ahamed, Differential diagnosis of impetigo with vesicles by S. Karishma, Quiz-an interessting chest skiagram by Dept. of Respiratory Medicine. The CSF meeting was held on 8th November 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations made under the guidance of Department of General Surgery. The presentations were, “SURGEON AND APPENDIX” , Embryology, Surgical Anatomy and Physiology of Appendix, Etio-pathogenesis, Clinical features and Natural History of Acute Appendicitis, Differential Diagnosis and Investigations of Acute Appendicitis, Management of Acute Uncomplicated and Complicated Appendicitis The CSF meeting was held on 11th October 2017 at Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. Presentations were, Movement disorder by Department of Internal Medicine, an interesting chest xray for discussion by Department of Pulmonary Medicine, ligamentotaxis by Dept. of Orthopaedics.

DEATH AUDIT MEETING The Death case audit meeting for October 2017 was held on 31.10.17, November 2017 was held on 28.11.17, and December was held on 26 December 2017 at the Seminar Hall 4th floor, Hospital block. All the faculties, Postgraduates and Junior Residents attended the meeting.

SCIENTIFIC WRITEUP Evolution of Embalming Dr.Kafeel Hussain.A*, Dr.Swayam Jothi.S** Assistant Professor*,Professor & HOD**,Department of Anatomy, Shri Sathya Sai Medical college and Research Institute Embalming is the process of preserving the human body with an aim to reduce the growth of the microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance.Embalming has derived its nomenclature from the use of balms and balsams to impregnate the dead body for preservation. Embalming is both an art and a science.The act of preserving the body of a person has had varied social, religious and emotional significance in different cultures.It is intricately entwined with centuries of human history . Evolution has occurred not only in the techniques adopted for embalming but also in the reasons and intentions that had driven human minds to practice this craft. The civilization that perhaps most widely practiced mummification was the Egyptians,but Archaeologists have also unearthed evidence of artificial embalming practiced as early as 5,0006,000 BC in Chile and Peru.The Egyptians believed in the immortality of the soul. They believed that the soul would never forsake the body as long as the body remained intact. The Steps of Mummification followed by egyptians were laborious.The brain and internal organs were removed ,washed and mixed with resins and spices.They were either returned to the body or were placed in separate burial vases called canopic jars.However,the heart was left within the body as they believed the heart to be the seat of memory and intelligence. The body was immersed in natron( sodium salt) and left to dry.The body was then filled with sawdust to lessen the limp and lifeless appearance.The body was then wrapped in linen .Once mummified, the body was placed in a mummy case, then in a coffin and then in asarcophagus. However ,the above method was confined to the royals and a much cheaper way of embalming was practiced among the general population which consisted of simple immersion in the natron(sodium salt) solution. Aztecs, Mayans, Ethiopians and Tibetan cultures have also practiced embalming and mummification as ways of preserving the body after death.Ancient Ethiopians preserved their dead in a manner similar to the Egyptians.Babylonians, Persians, and Syrians preserved their dead by placing them in jars of honey or wax.Embalming was not very much into practice among the Romans. They simply used to delay burial by washing it for seven days with hot water and oil to prevent premature burial. Indians have always adhered to the practice of creamtion ever since the ancient times.Embalming took a back seat in the semetic cultures as they viewed it as disfigurement and mutilation of the body. However from the 17th century onwards,embalming grew largely from a scientific rather than spiritual perspective.With rapid advances in Medicine,bodies were needed for the sole purpose of 27

dissection. Dr. Frederick Ruysch (1665-1717) is considered the father of modern embalming with his discovery of the first successful system of arterial embalming.Arsenic solutions were the embalming preparations used at the advent of the twentieth century.However they were rapidly replaced with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde react with the soluble albumins in the cell and convert them to albuminoids or gels,thereby causing “fixation” of cell protein.

In modern embalming,the embalming fluid is injected into the circulatory system of the body by an electric pump while the blood is forced out of the body and replaced with it..Different types of the chemicals are the components of the embalming fluid. It constitutes preservative( formaldehyde),germicides,buffers,inorganic salts, humectants, anticoagulant, surfactants and dyes ,dissolved in a solvent like water and alcohol (methyl alcohol, glycerol). The embalming process involves Arterial embalming,Cavity embalming ( injecting embalming chemicals into body cavities), Hypodermic embalming and Surface embalming. Modern embalming techniques are not the result of a single practitice, but rather the accumulation of decades and even centuries of research, trial, error and invention. Bibliography 1. Arvinder Pal Singh Batra et al, Embalming and other methods of dead body preservation, International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine Vol. 12 No. 3, Jan-Mar 2010 2. Bajracharya S and Magar A. Embalming: An art of preserving human body. Kathmandu University Medical Journal 2006; 4(16):554-557 3. Erich Brenner,Human body preservation – old and new techniques,J Anat. 2014 Mar; 224(3): 316–344. 4. Frederick LG and Strub CU. The Principles and Practice of Embalming.1989 5th Edition; Dallas,TX: Professional training skills Inc & Robertine Frederick, USA.1989 pp: 1-487. 5. Mayer RG. Embalming History, Theory and Practice. 4th Edn, McGraw Hill New York London.2006, pp: 457-498.

POSTGRADUATE NEWS Dr. Selvi, Dr.Janani, Dr.Meenatchi, PG, Department of OBG attended a LIVE Colposcopy workshop on December 10, 2017 at ISO- KGH Auditorium, Chennai. Dr. Selvi, PG, Department of OBG attended a conference on Controversies in Infertility Management from November 26-27, 2017 at Leelaa Palace, Chennai. Dr.Krithika, Dr.Sanjay , PG at Department of Radiology, attended the Subchapter IRIA conference at Government Kilpauk medical college on 22/10/2017.

Dr.Sneha L, Dr.Krithika, Dr.Sanjay, PG’s attended the 70th annual State IRIA conference, Tuticorin at DSF plaza on 17/12/2017. During the 70th annual State IRIA conference, Tuticorin at DSF plaza on 16/12/2017, Dr. Sneha presented a paper on “A case study of rapunzel syndrome

Dr. Sneha presented e-poster presentation on Topic :”Do not touch -skeletal lesions” Dr. Krithika presented oral presentation on Topic “Herlyn Werner syndrome.”

Dr. Krithika presented e-poster presentation on Topic “first trimester ultrasound anomalies. Dr. Sanjay presented oral presentation on Topic “CT findings of brain in polycythemia.”

PG dissertation committee meeting was conducted on 26th October’17. The postgraduates participated in it.

Dr. Roopak PG II presented a poster on “An atypical case of Kartageners syndrome” in MIST ORL, OCTOBER 2017. Dr. Deepthi PG I presented a poster on “Aural myiasis –A case report” in MIST ORL, OCTOBER 2017. Dr. Kalusivalingam & Dr. Nilofer Banu, first year PG’s from the Department of Community Medicine, attended a workshop on “Qualitative Research” organized by Nodal Point Organisation, Chennai between 18.12.17 to 22.12.17. Dr. Kalusivalingam & Dr. Nilofer Banu, first year PG’s from the Department of Community Medicine, attended a workshop on “Psychometric analysis” at SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur between 13.11.17 to 17.11.17. Dr.Madhuri.K, Dr Rama Subbu Reddy.M, Dr.Shamsheer Khan.P,Dr.Thirupathi.S, Dr.Sumant Gosavi, Dr.Shanmuga Priya.A,Dr.Pratibha Divya Radha, Dr.Dona Das – Post graduates, Department of General Medicine attended the Rheumatology workshop “Rheuma Basiks 2017” on 7th October 2017 at Globval Hospitals , Chennai

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Dr.Madhuri.K, Dr.Shamsheer Khan.P, Dr.Thirupathi.S, Dr.Sumant Gosavi, Dr.Shanmuga Priya.A, Dr.Pratibha Divya Radha, Dr.Dhara kumar Mythra Varun – Post graduates, Department of General 31

Medicine attended the Interventional Pulmonolgy workshop on 30th October 2017 at Apollo Hospital , Chennai. Dr Venkatesh R, first year PG in TBCD Department attended CME on Basics & Beyond for 1styr PGs of Tamil Nadu by APT on 6th and 7th of October 2017. Dr. Pushkar Chaudhary , Second year Postgraduate, Department of Pathology attended 1st annual conference conducted by VAPCON (Vidarbha association of Pathology and Microbiology) and presented oral paper on “ Study Of Thyroid Cytopathology Using Bethesda System And Its Histopathologic Correlation At A Tertiary Care Hospital ” at Nagpur on 18th -19th November 2017.

Dr. Syed ahmed Hussain , Final year Postgraduate and Dr. Senthil .N. Ganesh , Second year Postgraduate, Department of Pathology attended attended CME in Dermatopathology at CMC Vellore on 21.10.2017. Dr.Syed Ahmed Hussain, Final year postgraduate presented poster on “Expression of HER2/neu in breast carcinoma at a Tertiary care center” at SBV RESEARCH WEEK held at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in Pondicherry on 8.12.2017.

Dr. Indra Bala. S, Second year PG from Department of Community Medicine attended the First International Conference on ‘Nutrition Before, Beyond and First 1000 Days of Life- Evidence and Action’ at National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR) at Hyderabad between 26-28 November 2017, and presented an e-poster on ‘Effect of Mothers Haemoglobin on Birth Weight in a rural area of Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu.’ Dr Mamaleshwari Patil, PG Ophthalmology attended the Second World Conference on MSICS organised by ISMSICS & Aravind Eye care system, Chennai at ITC Grand Chola from 1 st to 3rd December 2017.

UNDERGRADUATE NEWS Community Orientation program (HeART) The experiential program on ‘Early community Exposure’ for I MBBS students using qualitative techniques like RRA was carried out between 06.10.17 and 16.10.17. Students in batches were taken to villages for field practices. CReAMS Training on CReAMS (Clinical Research and Audit by Medical Students) was conducted for the II MBBS (III semester) students from November 20th to 24th, 2017. 131 students were divided into 13 batches and were allotted to different departments including UHTC. Students audited the system, allotted and collected data. On the 4th day, the data were collated and analyzed in the computer kiosk of the central library. On the 5th day the team leader presented and the findings were discussed. Thus the students were made to appreciate the system based care and practice. Department of ENT organised a poster presentation competition on “PREVENTION OF DEAFNESS” for VII semester students on 4.10.2017. Judges were Dr. Karthika Jayakumar (Professor of Microbiology), Dr. Nasreen (Professor of Medicine), Dr. Jayasree (Professor of Paediatrics), Dr. Roopa (Professor of OBG), Dr. Pushpa Kotur (Professor of OBG).

Problem Oriented Learning on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Anemiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; participated by I MBBS students. Integrated learning by the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology on 01.11.17

Sixth semester MBBS students, Ms.Mrignayani and Ms. Hemalatha won the first and second prizes in the poster presentation at NATCON , National conference on Otorhinolaryngology, on 9 th december 2017 at Shri Balaji Medical College, Chennai.

Seminar by III Semester students on Necrosis, Gangrene and Apoptosis Presented by Divya , Alankrita and Kajal on 3.11.2017.

Integrated seminar by Students on Iron Deficiency anemia presented by I year and II year MBBS students. Department of Physiology, integrated by Pathology department. Poiesis of the Red Cell and Iron Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Iron Deficiency Presented by Ms.Deepika and Ms.Geethika I year MBBS students , Classification and lab diagnosis of Anemia presented by Ms.Shruthi Ganesh and Ms.Martina III semester â&#x20AC;&#x201C; II year MBBS students .

Seminar by III Semester students on Vascular and Celluar events in Inflammation and Phagocytosis Presented by Aiswarya Raj , Varun Raj and Nurukurthi Surya Sravani on 1.12.2017.

I year MBBS Students visited Transfusion medicine on 10.11.2017 . Significance of Blood donation, Blood grouping and cross matching, equipments used in Blood bank were elaborated.

Department of Physiology, SSSMCRI organized Blood bank visit along with Pathology department for the I MBBS students as a part of Early clinical exposure. The Department of Physiology Conducted Essay contest on Nobel Laureate on November 14th and the works and Contributions of Dr. Banting were recalled.

OBSERVATION OF HEALTH DAYS WORLD POLIO DAY – 24/10/2017 Theme: “A Celebration of the Unsung Heroes of Polio Eradication.” World Polio Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 24th October by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was given by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of polio virus infection and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.

WORLD HEART DAY-5/10/17 Theme: “Share the power” World Heart day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on October 5th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts on healthy lifestyle for healthy heart was explained to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Participants were also explained about the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and other cardiac problems and various treatment modalities available for the same. Dengue Awareness rally: 13/10/17 Dengue awareness rally was organized in Thiruporur. About 300 students from 1st and 2nd year MBBS participated in the rally along with faculties from various departments. Awareness was created to the general public by means of slogans, placards, banners and posters. Pamphlets on dengue awareness were distributed to the public by the students along the way. The rally ended at Thiruporur bus stand.

CANCER AWARENESS DAY- 08/11/17 Theme: “we can. I can” Cancer awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 8th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available for various types of cancer. WORLD DIABETES DAY – 14/11/2017 Theme: “Women and diabetes-our right to a healthy future.” World Diabetes Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 14th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of prevention, management and complications of diabetes and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it. World diabetes day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 15TH 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common 40

cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available. World Diabetes Day (2017) was observed by the Department of Internal Medicine on 14/11/2017. The theme was in accordance with WHO - “Women and Diabetes”. The CME was organized by Dr Nasreen Begum. Topics depicting rare complications of diabetes like “sugar and tarantism, “movement disorder in diabetes was presented by First Year PG in General Medicine, Dr Dhara Varun; “sugar and ropes and poles-connective tissue disorders in diabetes” was presented by Dr Shanmugapriya.A, First Year PG in General Medicine. The CME was followed by a innovative medical game show, “Catch the Phrase” was organized by Dr Nasreen Begum. A and was conducted by Dr Senthil Kumar.S . The contestants were 5 teams of CRRI”s. The game show involved the contestants finding out medical phrases which are given to the team leader along with the clues to be avoided.

World Diabetes Day was organized by Professor Dr Nasreen Begum.A who gave a short introduction on the theme “WOMEN AND DIABETES”.

The CME was presided over by the medical superintendent Professor Dr. Vivekanandan and was felicitated by Ptofessor Dr Uma Devi.V and Professor Dr. Nasreen Begum

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Internists In Blackâ&#x20AC;?: The Department of Internal medicine followed a color code for the day.

The medical superintendent awarding certificates and shields to the post graduate residents Dr. Shanmugapriya.A and Dr. Dhara kumar Mythra Varun, for the CME presentations.

Cake cutting ceremony with the theme “WOMEN AND DIABETES” engraved in the cake.

“Catch The Phrase”- conducted by DrSenthil kumar S.

Answer : Flash Pumonary Edema Character: Flash, Bat wing, Edema , Emergency

Screening of a Short film produced, directed and enacted by CRRI and students based on Cotard Syndrome – a Horror Thriller.

DENGUE AWARENESS DAY Theme: “Protect yourself from mosquito bite “ Dengue awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 13th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available. Dengue Awareness day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 17th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of prevention, management of dengue fever and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it. Mosquito breeding sites surveillance : 46

Dr. Muthukumar. T & Dr. Gopinath. T. T., Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicine along with Maintenance Department conducted the surveillance for possible mosquito breeding sites in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute campus between 27.10.17 and 30.10.17. The possible mosquito breeding sites were identified and suitable recommendations were suggested. WORLD AIDS DAY- 02/12/17 Theme: “Right to Health” World AIDS day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 2nd 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available. Similarly World AIDS day was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on December 1st 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of the Dr. Gopinath TT, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer, the C.R.R.Is & Postgraduates educated the audience about the routes of transmission of HIV and its treatment. WORLD ASTHMA DAY- 25/12/17 Theme: “Global Initiatives for Asthma” World Asthma day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 25 th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available As part of the World COPD Day, a Workshop on Aerosol Therapy was conducted on 15/11/17 Poster Competition on TB - HIV Awareness was conducted by the Department of Respiratory Medicine and the Department of Dermatology in Connection with the World AIDS Day on 1st Dec 2017. Roentgen Day celebrations Roentgen Day celebrations by Department of Radiology included Painting competition, Monoacting, Medical Dumb Charades for BSc students, Pictorial Quiz for PGs, Debate and Singing, it was held on Nov 8th 2017.

OUT REACH ACTIVITIES Through 20 Camps the Departments of Ophthalmology out reached 1000 patients. Pathology Department Faculties, Dr. Dost Mohammed Khan, Dr.Abilash, Dr. Revathishree participated in Dengue Awareness Rally on 13.10.2017. Around 2000 participants from various schools and colleges in and around Thiruporur participated in the event.

Blood Grouping and typing done for 165 students from Government school from Nellikuppam, kondangi and Vembedu on 9 .11.2017 and 10.11.2017.

The World COPD day was celebrated on 15th November 2017 and during the event PFT Screening Camp was conducted for Smokers and 20 patients were screened for COPD. The Ten Commandments of COPD Pamphlet was distributed among Students, Staff and Faculties. In the quarter of October to December 2017, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 46 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.

PROMOTIONS Dr Mani Kathapillai, Departnment of Anatomy has been promoted to Associate professor. Dr Sridhar G, Department of Microbiology has been promoted to Professor. Dr.R.Revathishree, Department of Pathology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. Lavakumar S, Department of Pharmacology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr.Dipayan Burman, Department of FM has been promoted to Associate professor. Dr.Latha, Department of Physiology has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr.Pranjali K, Department of Anaesthesia has been promoted to Professor and Dr. Vanaja, Department of Biochemistry has been promoted to Professor on 12.10.2017.

COMMUNITY EXTENSION Dr. Shree Lakshmi Devi, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology gave a lecture on “Awareness on” off label medication usage and fraudulent drug products to 25 Suddhanandha Vidyalaya School students on 13.10.2017. Dr. Lavakumar, Associate Professor from the Department of Pharmacology gave a talk about “Quacks and False remedies” to General public – 10 in number Ammapettai village on 27.10.2017

EDITORIAL BOARD PATRONS : Chancellor –Shri. M.K. Rajagopalan Madam Chairperson– Smt. Gowri Rajagopalan Director – Dr.Prashanth Rajagopalan CHIEF ADVISORS: Vice - Chancellor- Prof. K.R.Sethuraman Dean – Prof. Dr P.F. Kotur Vice Principals – Dr. K.N.Viswanathan (Clinical/ PG Studies) ; Dr. Karthika Jayakumar (Pre / Para Clinical) EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: 1. Dr.Semmal Syed Meerasa, Prof & Head Physiology – Editor –In-Chief 2. Dr. Swayam Jothi , Prof & Head, Anatomy 3. Dr. Sundaramurthy, Prof & Head, TB & Chest 4. Mr. Glad Mohesh, Asst Prof, Physiology 5. Dr. Lavakumar S, Asst. Prof , Pharmacology 6. Dr. Gomathi, Asst. Prof , Pathology 7. Dr.Karthika Priya, Tutor, Microbiology 8. Dr. Pragadeesh, Asst. Prof, ENT 9. Dr. Vijay Kumar, Senior Resident , DVL 10. Dr. Raja, Asst Prof, Orthopaedics

STUDENTS COMMITTEE: 1. Mr. Ajay Dev - Jubiliants 2012 2. Ms. Shruthi.K - Jubiliants 2012 3. Mr. Rishabh Vardhanan – Genezens 2014 4. Ms.Hari priya – Genezens 2014 5. Mr. Arunachalam Ashwin - Warriors 2015 6. Ms. Srinidhi - Warriors 2015