Revista Medicos | Issue 7 by AMSA-India

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE INCLUDING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

REVISTA MEDICOS JAN - APR 2020 | ISSUE 7 | VOL 2

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2019-2020 REGIONAL CHAIRPERSON ROHINI DUTTA VICE OVERALL CHAIRPERSON INTERNAL VRINDA PAHUJA VICE OVERALL CHAIRPERSON EXTERNAL PRIYANSH NATHANI GENERAL SECRETARY ROUNAK VERMA FINANCE SECRETARY ALEN JOSEPH AMSEP DIRECTOR PREEYATI CHOPRA

AMSA India represents Indian medical students' interests in all the spheres of our society and thus provides an excellent platform for their empowerment. The activities involve medical students in participating in various national and international conferences, academic bonanzas and philanthropic work. The directive of our organization is to inform, educate and counsel every medical student of India. The International activities are EAMSC (Conference: January/February), AMSC (Conference: July/August), AMSEP (Student exchange).

ABOUT AMSA INTERNATIONAL AMSA was officially founded in Manila, Philippines in the year 1985. it is an active, dynamic and exciting student-led, not-for-profit and non-political organization with 27 member associates and observer nations. AMSA's vision is Knowledge, action, friendship to share knowledge, undertake activities and social services and create international and intercontinental friendships that lasts forever.

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT SAUNDARYA MONGA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH GUNTESHWAR SINGH DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS DIVIJ SHARMA SECRETARY OF PROMOTIONS & PUBLICATIONS MADHAV GOEL SECRETARY OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS NIKITA GOYAL SECRETARY OF NEWSLETTER ASMITHA REDDY EDITOR OF NEWSLETTER SRINIDHII MURUGAPPAN SECRETARY OF PARTNERSHIPS JAY GOHRI SECRETARY OF MARKETING & SPONSORSHIPS KHUSHMAN KAUR BHULLAR SECRETARY OF IT KANWARPAL SELHI

Message from the Outgoing RC "Knowing is better than wondering. Waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, is worth one try." Becoming the regional chairperson of AMSA-India was the best decision I made in my final year of medical school. There were so many things holding me back while taking this leap of faith, but self belief countered it all. Together, we managed to increase our memberships by 59%, expand ourselves across the nation, open new positions of leadership, take up uncountable initiatives across departments, collaborate with colleges for events, and to top it all, we hosted the Junior World Congress 2019 in Ludhiana and East Asian Medical Students Conference 2020 in New Delhi! I wouldn’t have been able to lead with the same amount of efficiency had it not been for my extremely hardworking Executive Board. We started out as a team, but I am happy to say, that we have grown to become a family. I am so grateful for their valuable inputs in each and every decision and initiative. It is exciting to see that many of them have chosen to continue to stay in the board and that goes to show how much we all wish to see the organisation grow to new heights. The enthusiasm from the AMSA India members is what has really kept my spirits high to keep working through the tenure despite all odds. My fondest memory in my tenure was organising junior world congress and getting to meet you all! AMSA India is a place where I truly found myself. From someone who didn’t really know where she fits, I know now that AMSA-India is my home. With that, I’m excited to reveal that I will be continuing as the Advisor of the next EB 2020-21. I wish to ensure the work towards our vision for the organisation to continue despite the rough start for the year globally. I have full faith in the incoming EB and I can’t wait to get to work with them! I’m full of gratitude for Priyansh Nathani, under whose dynamic leadership of the external department allowed us to branch out for exciting collaborations and partnerships. It is because of this dedication, zeal and structure that has allowed him to climb the ladder to becoming my successor. Viva AMSA!

Signing off, RC Rohu

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Message from the Incoming RC Opportunities arise from ideas. Ideas are shared and strategies are put in place. Sitting at the computer desk, as a 11th grade student, searching for Google Science Fair ideas to dreaming of studying in the world’s best college of medicine. Googled it all. Didn’t do either. Joining medicine was fascinating, but the outcome of being a doctor is not really all that I was looking forward to. As an individual we may not learn everything what our profession offers.Besides, a medical student doesn’t know what a humanities student does nor the other way round. Quite often in the field of science we lose touch with the intersectoral understandings. Every medical student having a bit of ‘sensitization’ during education is in dire need. Joining a newly established college, I thought would make things difficult but all it served was the best platform in my life to grow after accepting each of its pros and cons. AMSA India gave me the opportunity to learn beyond what our field offers. I believe the best part about an organization is its ability to provide a national platform to connect and learn together. It cannot function without its people and its leaders. We have a platform to ensure we serve to the society, get academic opportunities and thereby learn and inculcate the values and skills to be good doctors. With a deep sense of humility, I would like to thank Dr. Rohini Dutta for reposing the confidence in me to lead the young medical fraternity of India. As a leader of such a dynamic national organization for medical students, I must say that every member, every partner, every idea at every level of the organization makes what an organization like AMSA-India is. Every tenure, the grand idea of the organization’s way forward is a web of causation of several ideas by medical students. The most recent and fitting testimony to our hardwork and determination as an organisation was the Indian Health Professional Award for the best Student Medical Organisation in the country, bestowed upon us in December 2019. I believe that there is always going to be someone stepping up somewhere, taking up responsibilities, being a leader and still having a family and personal life to worry about and yet, tries to keep a balance, as much as possible. Or at least, give it a try! Whereas, I will be taking forward all the good work done by my predecessors to the logical conclusion, the following true values of our organization to be taken up on priorities: Knowledge. Action. Friendship. ‘Under Promise and Over Deliver’ And that’s our ‘Vision 2020’ for AMSA India Priyansh Nathani

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Features Koffee with Dr. Jeyaraj Pandian FAQs On COVID

Silver Lining In The Times Of Pandemic

Quizz - The New Buzz in Town

Emergencies in Infectious Diseases

Breaking News

Geriatric Emergencies

Minion Memes Bulletin Board Cross Word Puzzle Culture Corner

COVID's Cloud Beyond The Pandemic Infectious Emergencies Obstetric Emergencies Common Emergencies

Message from the Secretary of Newsletter We at AMSA have always made it our goal to “Grow And Expand”. We are on the path to becoming a big giant. This is the third newsletter I am working on and I promise you that from this point on, it’s a upward ride. We are a fairly young group of people with about 6 editions out so far and this is out seventh edition coming early 2020 themed on “Emergency Medicine”. With this edition, we hope to introduce the readers to the World of emergency medicine. We hope this shows the importance and greatness of all the work the people had to do to deal with the pandemic that is clutching the world right now. It was a lot of fun working with the team and we were overwhelmed with the submission so in case you don’t see your submission, don’t feel disheartened, its just because we had a lot of talented and innovative entries. I would like to thank my team for working by my side along the whole process, without them I wouldn’t have been able to complete this news letter. I want to thank Rohini Dutta- Regional Chairperson, for letting me take the opportunity to be a part of this team and release this newsletter. I would like to thank Srinidhii Murugappan for working along with me and making this newsletter possible. I also thank the readers for supporting us make this newsletter a huge success. The work we have put into our business over recent months has paid off, and we are very optimistic for the coming edition.

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Message from the Editor Hola Readers! I am more than delighted to continue to enthral you with the fabulous tales and the magic that AMSA India has been creating! It gives me pleasure to put a smile on your face while you flip through the pages. Revista Medicos which was started with zenith by the former Executive Board (2018/2019) has made a mark in the AMSA India Community and we are all the more than thrilled to present the 6th Issue of Revista Medicos! I am also delighted to handover the torch to Miss. Anushree Rai (Editor of Newsletter 2020/21) who has also been a magnificent member of the Editorial Board of 2019/20. And, I can vouch that the Newsletter shall reach all new heights with the new Leader along with the guidance of Asmitha P Reddy who continues to shower her love for the Newsletter by taking up the burden on her shoulders of being the Secretary of Newsletter for 2020/21. I'd like to personally thank the Outgoing Regional Chairperson - Dr. Rohini Dutta and the Incoming Regional Chairperson - Mr. Priyansh Nathani for their resplendent support through the course of bringing this Newsletter to you. And, nothing would have been possible without the unrelenting support of the Executive Board 2019/20 and the Editorial Board 2019/20. We'd like to send a huge shout-out to all the contributors and the passionate readers who are keenly awaiting the release of our Issue. We really hope you love the newer and the revitalized Issue of Revista Medicos and we are sure you'd be wanting to turn pages even after the last page.

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EDITORIAL BOARDÂ Hunar Mahal Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

Anushree Rai Chhattisgarh Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur

Sai Sirisha NC Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

Asmitha P Reddy

Kinshuk Gupta Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

Monisha B Raju Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru

NO MATTER WHEREVER YOU ARE, IDENTIFY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND THEN INNOVATE. DR.JEYARAJ PANDIAN CHATS WITH AMSA INDIA OVER HIS VISION, ACHIEVEMENTS, MEMORIES AND MORE..

Koffee With Hunar Mahal I'm Hunar Mahal. I'm currently in the 6th semester of My MBBS Escapade at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. Born to lead and succeed; I love being a lighthouse for the sailors in need; Having a poem for every occasion; Poetry is my forte, indeed. Academics has always been my thing and I'm proud of it. I adore the cosmos and dogs. Poetry, photography, chess and swimming work as instant stress busters for me.

Dr Jeyaraj Pandian He is the Professor and Head of Neurology at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. His areas of interest are Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache and Neuromuscular disorders. He has done Stroke fellowship from Australia. He is an Immediate past Chair of the World Stroke Campaign. He has completed 6 years as a board of Director in World Stroke Organisation.

How do you think medical students can contribute to the society through social activities? I think Medical Education has changed over times. Students nowadays are not focusing on just the learning part, both theory and clinical but also I'm slowly seeing a change in the country where more and more students are getting involved in social work related to medicine and that's a good trend. Also relating social work with medicine will help them to know the public reality of a particular problem.

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What are your views/remarks on AMSA India? In 2018, a group of three prefinal students came to me as they wanted to organize a conference. Together we came up with The Junior World Congress and that was the first time I came to know about AMSA. An organization predominantly focussed in North India. The Junior World Congress definitely helped AMSA to branch out throughout the country. It's a good initiative from CMC and MAMC, the two main hubs that are driving this organization. How was your International?

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It was good especially the research posters and oral research presentations. Some papers were of very high quality. Though many studies were done for a short period of time but atleast students were able to get some grasp of what medical research is and what can be done at their level. If there was one aspect you would want AMSA India to improve in, what would it be? I think you need to branch out throughout the country. I don't think AMSA has reached down south and The South Indian Medical Colleges. There are a lot of activities that happen there. Particularly JIPMER, CMC Vellore, AFMC, KMC Manipal, Stanley Medical College, Kilpauk Medical College and a lot more institutions where you can reach out to. What's the one thing you would want to improve in the medical health care system? Medical Health Care should be integrated. First I would say, start with Medical Education. At least there is a reform that has happened. 2019 batch is the ﬁrst one to have a horizontal and vertical integration which is at par with international medical education. Whatever a student learns, it should be integrated with the problem they are going to face in the country. Also they need to have an exposure to the healthcare system of the country. What happens is you train a doctor, they are let out and they start practising. Not knowing the healthcare system, they struggle out particularly in the government health system where it's a totally different scenario. Learning in theory is one thing but when you go and work at the grassroot level, and deliver healthcare, its a big challenge especially when you aren't exposed to that. So this integration is not happening in India. An eye catching current trend which upon integration into medical practice would yield better results? Whatever clinical exposure a student gets within the hospital, it goes a long way. Particularly with the Batch of 2019 having a two months elective, it will help them see how healthcare system works. They can spend some time in the OPD and wards and get an actual experience.

What's the satisfaction/motivation that drives you to get up in the morning and work as a physician which you would want every student to have in the future? I think for me it's patients, patient care and how much impact you can have on the people who come to seek your help. Second is research. The amount of research that is happening under my supervision, the grants and collaborations keeps me going.

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Any accomplishment that you are proud of? And, one which you'd want your students to try to accomplish too? The medical education is a long period of training. It takes at least ﬁfteen years for you to come up with a focused area where you can work and train. In that ﬁfteen years you try to develop up those skills and try to focus and specialize. One thing that anyone can do is to identify an area. You may be good in many things but unless you focus in one area, you might not be able to make an impact.

Which aspect of health system do you personally feel requires more attention today in the India? Primary care. It's the most important area that needs more attention in India. I do a lot of grassroot level work including developing models in primary care. So if we put in money there, our healthcare system will be the best. There are many states, for example, Tamil Nadu, it has the best healthcare system in the country. Nobody is denied treatment there and they have an eﬃcient health insurance system. With a single card any person can go a government hospital or a private hospital or a big corporate hospital. The government hospitals there are empowered with latest equipments. So, models are already available in India. We need to look at strengthening the primary care. What was speciality?

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During my Internal Medicine training, I developed a liking for this area. After my training in Internal Medicine, I was a faculty in the Department of Medicine and I had two options, either to take up Cardiology or Neurology. But I felt that very few diseases had treatment in Neurology in those times, back in 1995 and that itself was a great challenge. Now looking back, I don't regret that decision. Stroke, particularly is one area of my interest, where in the last ten years there is an enormous amount of treatment that has come. Neurology at that time wasn't the best speciality for people to opt for. So I took the road less taken. But now it is one of the demanding specialities. One saying/quote you want everyone to live by?

Identify what is the problem, wherever you are placed and then innovate. You may be placed in any country, but study the problem there and try to come up with local solutions. What I mean by innovate is, local solutions. In that way you are going to impact the population around you and may even impact nationally and globally. That's my personal experience, whatever I have doubled up in Ludhiana has been replicated at the national and global level, as well. What type of a student were you? Right from my school days, I used to be good in studies but I also was very good in sports, athletics, cricket, hockey. Except basketball and tennis, I have played all sorts of games. I excelled in hockey and was selected in Tamil Nadu's junior hockey team. Thus, I always tried to keep a balance between academics and sports. So what would happen is, in Tamil Nadu, there were two state toppers in 10th standard. It was very diﬃcult to get into the ﬁrst seven ranks. I used to be at around 8th or 9th rank. Those guys just sat and read and had nothing else to do. While I was going for tournaments, athletic championships but still I was able to maintain my rank around 8th or 9th, that is in the top 10 ranks. One thing in involving in sports is, you develop leadership skills. You interact with people, you manage people and that has really helped me over the years.

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What is your favourite medical student memory? This memory is besides medicine. One of the things that I have achieved during my medical training which not many have done is that, I represented my university in cricket. We were in the south zone university match where all the universities play against each other. Second thing is there was one point on my career in my ﬁnal year when I played for my district. I was the skipper of my district cricket team when I was in Tamil Nadu and we were the runner ups in The interdistrict championship. So that period overlapped from ﬁnal year to internship. And at the time of my internship, the district coach told me to go to the state selection in Chennai as I had high chances of getting selected. So then I had to take a call. I asked my unit chief if he could give me a 7-day-leave to go for the selection. He told me, "You take a call between whether you want to become a doctor or a cricketer." So I didn't go. That was the end of my cricket career.

One country you would love to practice medicine in? Australia. Australia is my second home, as I tell people. I am qualiﬁed from Australia. I have the Australian Medical Degree in Neurology. I'm still registered. When I came back in 2007, I wanted to go back and work in the indigenous people, the aborigines as the neurological services are not there, though so far it couldn't happen. But I have done some research in collaboration with Monash University for the aboriginal people on stroke. But Australia is one country I would like to go back even if just for one or two years and work in the indigenous population.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Mail in your entries on or before May 3oth to newsletter@amsaindia.in The discretion of the judges will be final and binding. The winners will be notified on email/whatsapp and an e-certificate will be issued to the winners.

CASE 1 An 18 year old is brought to the emergency department with complaints of pain in right lower quadrant of the abdomen for past 20 hours. On examining his temperature is recorded to be 100F, pulse rate is 80/min and blood pressure is 100/60 mm of Hg. On physical examination, the abdomen is soft tender and positive for rebound tenderness. No other abnormalities were noted. Lab studies showed WBC’s is 7900/mm3. Which of the following is most appropriate next step? A) CT scan of abdomen and pelvis B) Duplex ultrasonography of scrotal contents C) Exploratory laparotomy D) HDA radionucleotide scan E) Plain X-ray film of abdomen

CASE 2 7 year old is brought to emergency department with difficulty in breathing and fever for past 12 hours. He has had 2 episodes of common cold to which the parents attribute to natural immunity and the boy wasn’t vaccinated. On examination the temperature was 1030F, pulse rate was 100/min, respiration rate was 30cpm and blood pressure 100/60mmhg. Oxygen saturation is 99%on room air. On physical examination drooling was noted with stridor and minimal activity. Which of the following is most appropriate next step? A) Chest Xray study B) Immunization with primary vaccines C) Intramuscular administration of corticosteroids D) Lateral x ray of soft tissue of neck E) Throat culture and complete blood count

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CASE 3 A 23 year old was brought to the Emergency Department after he sustained injuries due to a road traffic accident. He was a unrestrainedÂ driver of car struck a tree head on. The patient was immobilized with cervical collar and spine board. He is conscious but complaints of chest pain. His vitals read as pulse rate at 130/min, respiration rate are 40/min and systolic blood pressure is 80 mm of Hg. Physical examination revealed distended neck veins, trachea displaced to right, left side of chest is hyperresonant on percussion. Heart sounds are distant. On basis of these finding, the patient sustained which of the following traumatic injuries: A) Flail chest B) Pneumothorax C) Pulmonary Contusion D) Rupture of Left Main Bronchus

CASE 4 A 55 year old was brought to hospital after being run over and being kicked by an ox. He complaints of pain in right chest. On examination his respiration rate was 32cpm, Blood pressure was 110/70 mm of Hg and pulse rate was 80/min. Physical examination revealed reverse pattern of respiration on right side and possibility of broken ribs. What could be the most likely diagnosis? A) Flail chest B) Pneumothorax C) Pnuemomediastinitis D) Pnuemohemothorax

CASE 5 A 40 year old comes with difficulty in breathing, fatigue, cough with expectoration. On examination the Respiratory cycle was 50cpm, blood pressure was 120/90 mm of Hg and pulse rate was 80/min. the temperature was 1020F. Plain X-ray was ordered and showed haziness and areas of consolidation. Sputum histology revealed fungal hyphae. What is the most likely diagnosis? A) Acute tracheobronchitis B) Tuberculosis C) Aspergillus bronchopneumonia D) Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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SILVER LINING IN THE TIMES OF PANDEMIC "It may make us more realistic about Medicine"

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey! I am Anushree Rai. A second year student at GMC, Bilaspur. When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, I love painting, playing keyboard and watching virtual concerts.

When the history of positive news will be written many years from now, someone more clever than me will write that paradoxically it took the worst of worse news to really put good news on the map. In the midst of the fear, worry and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, each day somehow seems to bring news that’s worse than the day before. Not denying the fact that the cause for concern is justified. As in most major disasters and public health threats, there are reasons for hope, and even optimism. They may be hard to see, even if you’re a “cup-half-full” or “it could always be worse” type of person. But they are there. At least from where I see.. Most of the people infected with COVID-19 do recoverand while thousands of people have died, the overall death rate is about 1% (or perhaps even lower), far less than MERS (about 34%), SARS (about 11%), or Ebola (90%), although higher than the average seasonal flu (0.1%). Emissions of the planet-heating gas CO2 have also fallen sharply, mainly due to fear provoked halt of air and ground travel in some regions of the world. But what's likely to make a major difference to the scale of carbon emissions &

air pollution is how the governments decide to re-stimulate their economies once the pandemic eases. It will eventually make us realise that national boundaries are artificial. In a world where we too casually assume that frontiers are significant, it doesn’t do any harm to be reminded of the basic fact that humans occupy an indivisible world. Cooperation between nations is likely to undermine nationalist rhetoric. We bleed into one another and infect one another with both ill and joys. Infectious disease is a salutary reminder of our interconnectedness. It might help us to recover a sense of society as well. It may encourage a proper sort of localism and altruism. Internationalism may be boosted. But if we’re all locked up with one another in local quarantine, we might distribute ourselves less widely, and so be more present to the people around us. We might even find out that our local woods are more beautiful than foreign beaches, and that local farmers grow better and cheaper food than that which is shipped which are also associated harm to the climate across the globe. It might make us more realistic about medicine. Medicine is not omnipotent. Recognising this might make us more aware of our vulnerabilities. The consequences of that are difficult to predict, but living in the world as it really is, rather than in an illusory world of simply relying on medicine, is probably a good thing. Wildlife may benefit. China has announced a permanent ban on trade in and consumption of wildlife in certain markets selling the same. That in itself is hugely significant from an animal welfare and a human health perspective. Hopefully other nations will follow. Our response to future pandemics should improve. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed shortcomings in healthcare systems throughout the world providing them with an opportunity to improve them. For example, a faster global response, better and quicker distribution of testing kits, and more coordinated and coherent public messaging should be expected the next time around. But no guarantees, of course. But make no mistake, the new coronavirus epidemic is a big problem that’s expected to become even bigger in the weeks and months to come. Acknowledging the much divided citizenry of this country, we can also hope that this threat helps us in recognizing certain commonalities which imply we’re all human who can sick get sick, and worry about their loved ones.

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As social creatures, we should try to help one another when bad things happen. If that happens, it would be good news that could not have been foreseen before the pandemic. Atleast from where I see !

References: economictimes.indiatimes.com; www.theguardian.com; theconversation.com; www.health.harvard.edu; www.bbc.com; www.weheartit.com

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EMERGENCIES IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 'It is empirical to alert the public about the risks without spreading fear & paranoia'

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey! I am Julianna Jinson A 3rd Year student at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi(Meghe)

When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic.” - Barack Obama Alarming news of Zika. Chilling spread of Ebola. And now the COVID-19. The importance of developing protocols for managing infectious disease emergencies have become obvious during the last few decades. Changes in demographics and behaviour, solicit travel history, microbial adaptation are all factors that contribute to emerging infectious diseases. HIV/AIDS, deliberate release of anthrax spores in the USA and increasing resistance of microbes are clear examples of the same. The Georgetown and Johns Hopkins Universities have drafted the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act giving us a basic protocol to be followed: 1. Preparedness: Comprehensive planning for an emergency 2. Surveillance: Measures to detect and track emergencies 3. Management of property: ensuring adequate availability of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and providing power to abate hazards to the public's health. 4. Protection of persons: powers to compel vaccination, testing, treatment, isolation, and quarantine when clearly necessary. 5. Communication: providing clear and authoritative information to the public.

How do we prepare for this? For successful infection control management, adequate hospital beds are required with a competent number of trained personnel. Separate evaluation or waiting rooms must be available. Appropriate and timely initiation must be established to reduce morbidity and mortality. The immediate approach to any infectious disease emergency should start with antimicrobial therapy followed by the required rapid diagnostic tests. Whenever necessary, microbiologic cultures should be conducted. Once identified as a suspected patient, basic steps for infection control measures should be applied. The response chain must be alerted immediately. Isolation rooms must be well-equipped and properly ventilated. These rooms should have a separate access directly from outside, or be logistically isolated from other common areas, and should be equipped with an anteroom. The personnel must be trained and well-oriented to the protocols that have to be followed. Advanced cardiac life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation have to be given as required. The primary survey includes the basic ABCs; airway, breathing and circulation. Airway and breathing has to be visualized, looking for spontaneous movements by hearing and feeling for it. Head tilt and chin tilt should be performed as long as there are no cervical injuries. If spontaneous movements are not seen, start mouth-tomask breathing or bag- valve breathing. Palpate the carotid and femoral pulses. If absent, compressions must be continued until a defibrillator is available. On secondary survey, endotracheal intubation must be done for airway management. Administration of oxygen should be done alongwith arterial blood gas determination. Ventilatory support should be provided if necessary. Echocardiographic monitoring should be done regularly. Laboratory studies, bladder catheterization and nasogastric placements must be done as and when required. Cervical spine collar is a basic requirement in a cervical spine injury. Yankaeur devices will be needed to prevent aspiration.Â Before starting any procedure, the need to assemble all the equipments should be emphasised to every personnel. For instance, before performing an orotracheal intubation, it should be ensured that suction device, supplemental oxygen, bag-valve-mask device, endotracheal tubes, needle-jet equipment, carbon dioxide indicator,

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laryngoscope and pulse oximeter are present. Based on the clinical features, general symptoms and physical examination a differential diagnosis should be made. Evaluation of the disease should be conducted using laboratory studies and imaging studies. Often meningitis, encephalitis and brain abscesses are confusing and hard to diagnose at one look. It is essential to confirm the diagnosis before starting any treatment. Rabies requires an open brain biopsy for confirmation to view the presence of Negri bodies on microscopy. The patients must be aware of the complications and risks of the procedures and it is important to take their consent before moving forward with any diagnostic tests. Last but not the least, it is empirical to alert the public about the risks without spreading fear and paranoia. Spreading awareness and highlighting the precautions to be taken is a crucial step in the management of infectious diseases. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes should be encouraged as it seeks to optimize clinical outcomes. Rational approaches to treating various diseases in the emergency department minimize drug-related adverse events and also reduce health care costs.

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GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES 'Old people are more vulnerable to emergencies than the young!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey! I am Dr. Latika Mittal. I am an Intern at Government Doons Medical College, Dehradun. I am a graduate of Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad

ABSTRACT Geriatrics is defined as branch of medicine which deals with problems and diseases of old age, their care and treatment. However, certain age limit has not been set yet but for practical point of view it is taken as 65+. Through this title one thing has become clearer that “old people are more vulnerable to emergencies than young people”. Geriatric Emergencies show various different patterns as far as geographical distribution is concerned. Also, the spectrum of diseases is not only limited to cardiac and respiratory diseases. INTRODUCTION Some of geriatric emergencies are stroke or cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, valvular heart diseases, prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD), malignancies, psychological illnesses, trivial traumas etc. Since, in Indian setup (mostly), geriatric age group are the most neglected ones, many times damage has already occurred before presentation to the hospital. This leads to higher risk of disability and mortality. GERIATRIC CARE

According to the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, the quality of indicators for Geriatric Emergency Care, for cognitive assessment; for pain management and for transitions between nursing departments to emergency departments, are increasingly scrutinized. The prerequisite for assessment of Emergency Medical Care is the ability to measure quality of care. Involvement of various steps like development of standards, operational definitions of quality indicators, setting standards. In addition, processes of care like administration of aspirin in myocardial infarction and assessment of outcomes are also important. The care required for different Geriatric Emergencies should be given as per standards. Also, the communication between different levels of health care should be accurate and maintained with no gaps in between. This care becomes more complicated if there are associated comorbidities like hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute or chronic renal failure, HIV, HBV or HCV. REHABILITATION Multimodal rehabilitation approach should be preferred. The domains include psychiatric counselling, palliative care, prophylactic care (if required), physiotherapy etc. SUMMARY Geriatric emergencies should be treated with utmost care and sympathy. The primary aim should be to diagnose the disease and then to treat it without making a hole in patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pocket. Also, counselling and palliative care plays a keen role

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COVID'S CLOUD "COVID's cloud indeed has a silver lining"

'COVID's cloud indeed has a silver lining!'

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey! I am Samneet Singh, a 4th Semester Student at Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana.

Standing at terrace, looking at empty rows I told my Dad, "Staying in lockdown is a no good thing!" . To which he replies, "Did you ever see us like this together before?". That's when I realised that not everything that little Corona brought was bad. It went from one person to another touching them with its icy fingers making it seem no less than an old chivalric gentleman. Paraphrasing words of Milton, "Every cloud has a silver lining", And, this is no exception, the family time, clearer environment, etc. It hasn't given us the very "peaceful break" but, a break that made us realise the invincibility of nature. In this era of breakneck development and modernization where captions like, "friends to family" are seen on Instagram and real life scenarios and a rarity in actuality. Staying out of home for education, job, and getting used to an extended personal space by living life on our own terms has brought much change to our relationship with fellow Humans. From times when families lived together, we have now moved to the idea of perfect Family when there's a mum, dad, sibling and a pet. We have indeed become the kind of people like DJ Khaled says in his song we go from "Prenups to broken, homes surroundedÂ

but still alone". Truly family values have lost their essence but this lock down has made us realise that playing a badminton row with Dad is a lot more fun than the virtual PUBG game. And then the MOTHER EARTH. From times with AQI of more than 600, it is mesmerizing to see a beautiful sky in the Morning. Well, the Earth has got its much needed break and I dedicate a few lines in praise of the values learnt from the Lockdown amidst the Pandemic. Holy father creates a beautiful place. And, Adam and Eve to create the race, Mother Earth nurtures them in all the ways, From oxygen to food and the brilliant sun rays. Like a little munchkin yearning to stand, Man started thinking he had the magic wand, The magic wand indeed was his brain, With which he turned pavements to roads with 6 lanes. The Mother Earth happy to see her child grow, But the worst truth was yet to come, The child with development ideas outta his brain, Thought industrial development was the real boon. As the air gets poorer with this man's activities rough, The mother Earth responds with a COVID 's cough, Seeing himself struck in a whirlpool, No more did his brain helped him rule. Invincibility of nature the man has to state, To mend his ways was the only solution to his fate, All these thoughts in his head whining, COVID's cloud indeed has a silver lining.

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BEYOND THE PANDEMIC! "The only good luck great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck"

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Hey! I am Vignesh M, a 4th Semester Student at Madras Medical College, Chennai

"The only good luck great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck" – Channing Pollock It is not unjust to state ‘positive chattels have come out of worst crises’. Let us walk back at the pages of time and peep through the World War II- the pace that gave women more economic independence because all men were at war. We may anticipate a similar revolution at this present scenario too. People are uniting worldwide to fight ‘a common enemy’ and even political parties are setting aside their differences and putting the needs of the people first. As it is always better to seek the lotus amongst the filthy lake let us contemplate some positive vibes the current lockdown has brought. RECUPERATING COUNT "Maybe life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it’s about collecting the scars and prove that we showed up for it" – Hannah Brencher Every soul in the world is now combating this unknown creep. Nonetheless, it is worth mentioning that almost everyone bounce back and the overall death rate is 1% [or perhaps lower]. Though higher than average seasonal flu [about 0.1%], the proportion is far less than MERS [about

34%], SARS [about 11%], or Ebola [about 90%] and we could hope for a better prospect ahead. MOTHER EARTH REBORN "Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy" – Isaac Newton As an accolade for the present lockdown, our earth is regenerating at a faster pace than expected. Carbon emissions are sinking at the speed of light. While Italy is engaged in a fierce battle with the Coronavirus, natural order has returned to Venice in the form of swans and dolphins swimming freely in the now-clear water of the channels. Pollution is decreasing at an unexpected and an exponential rate. To our surprise, Fei Liu, an air quality researcher at NASA, stated, ‘This is the first time I have seen such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event’. AN HALT TO SQUANDERING "Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never ever have enough" – Oprah Winfrey At the current scenario, we learnt to be satisfied with what we have and grateful for enough, not defaulting to greed or excess just because there’s more available as before. Through being less wasteful so that others may get what they need, we can genuinely learnt how little we really need to survive and thrive. That may in turn revise our baseline of what’s prerequisite to lead a contented life in future A HOLE TO BE SEALED "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" – Benjamin Franklin Looking from an eagle’s eye, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed shortcomings in health care systems across the globe that afford an opportunity to set right it. A faster global response, better and quicker distribution of testing kits, and more coherent and coordinated public messaging will be apprehended the next time around. CONCLUSION The confrontation, the world facing now, is impelling to change some of the aspects and amid all doom and gloom, there are a bunch of positive stories, positive messages and reasons to remain hopeful. "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself" – Abraham Lincoln ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION - INDIA

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INFECTIOUS EMERGENCIES "The earlier, we rule out the possibility of an outbreak/ epidemic, the easier it is to prevent its outbreak."

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Hey! I am Ayudh Sharma, a 3rd Semester Student at MSY Medical College & Hospital, Meerut. I follow my heart and my inner soul. Dance and music is my passion.

Emergency or Accident Medicine is the medical speciality concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. Following are some of the most commonly diseases requiring immediate medical attention:HIV/AIDS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Anthrax Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcal Aureus (MRSA) Management of Infectious Diseases are done by ID (Infectious Diseases) Specialists. They have to undergo a required basic training in internal medicine for 2-3 years, which is to be performed at an infectious disease unit or department. In addition, the specialist should have enough experience in Clinical Microbiology. The rapid development of new microbiological techniques has made it possible to identify the etiology of many important infections, like Helicobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophilia etc. In many cases, these discoveries have led to the development of effective treatment. Thus, epidemics can be prevented if ID Specialists, in due time, understand the diagnosis and provide the right treatment. The recognition of disease and epidemiological pattern,

is the first and most important. It helps us to rule out the possibility of an outbreak or an epidemic. In case of an epidemic, caused by an infectious agent, comes the role of ID specialists specialised in Emergency Medicine. The earlier, we rule out the possibility of an outbreak/ epidemic, the easier it is to prevent its outbreak. SARS EPIDEMIC IN CHINA In 2002, the first wave of 300 patients with severe respiratory tract infections in the Guangdog province of China, was noted as an accumulation of cases of atypical pneumonia. It was, however, dismissed by the WHO, to be a case of atypical pneumonia. Later on, it became obvious, through observations by physicians in Hong Kong and Hanoi, that this was a completely new infectious disease outbreak, which requires extra ordinary actions. In situations such as these, the ID specialist should:Recognise the fact that a new epidemic has emerged. Initiate cooperation with clinical microbiologists to achieve optimal sampling to identify the etiological agents. Isolate patients to avoid transmission of the infection. Advise public health authorities on measures to be taken to limit the extent an consequences of an epidemic. It is obvious that ID specialists cannot and should not operate as solitary individuals or group of specialists. In addition to ID specialists, key actors at the local level, include clinical microbiologists, Hospital hygiene specialists, epidemiologists, and public health organisations. When an epidemic results in large number of patients requiring hospital care, the local hospital authorities will have an important role to play. On the national level, most countries have infection control agencies, which as early as possible, should be informed about suspected outbreaks. Internationally, the European Union network for surveillance of Infectious Diseases should be contracted, as should be WHO. These contracts should be made through the national infection control agency. ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE Antimicrobial resistance is creating problems with handling a broad range of infections. In most countries, antibiotic resistance is very common. Staphylococcal, enterococcal, pneumococcal infections, as well as, non fermenting gram negative such as Pseudomonas sp. and Acinetobacter sp.

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Resistance to Rifampicin and Isoniazid, are common and the frequency of multiresistant strains is increasing. Resistance is also creating clinical problems in viral infections. Adding to the problems of antimicrobial resistance is the fact that the development of new drugs for treatment of infections caused by resistant organisms is slowing down. At present, only five new antibiotics are in clinical development, and none of them will increase the possibilities of treating infections caused by multiresistant â&#x20AC;&#x153;gram negative bacteria.â&#x20AC;? The ID specialist has several important roles in combating antibiotic resistance. Proper sampling from patients with infections should facilitate identification of resistant organism. SEPTIC SHOCK Sepsis is a state of systemic inflammation triggered by infection, affecting virtually every organ system. Although the mortality rate from sepsis has been falling, its incidence is increasing and septic shock now accounts for 10% of admissions of ICUs. Septic shocks peak in the sixth decade of life, and factors that can predispose to it include immunodeficiency, cancer, malnutrition and genetics. Early recognition of sepsis is essential to provide effective care. Immediate measures Maintain Airway and Ventilation Provide supplemental oxygen in order to maintain pulse oximetry~92%. Patients with profound mental status changes or hypoxia unresponsive to non invasive ventilation may require intubation. Early on, arterial blood gas samples may show respiratory alkalosis, with metabolic acidosis becoming more prominent as the disease progresses. Establish Adequacy of Circulation Adequate intravenous access should be obtained early on; consideration should be given to placing a central venous line that will allow monitoring of central venous pressure (CYP) as well as central venous oxygen saturation and allow the rapid infusion of crystalloid. Early Goal Directed Therapy( EGDT) EGDT reduces mortality in patients with sepsis. Although not completely clear, treatment should be initiated aggressively in a 6 hour window for optimal results. References 1) sciencedirect.com; 2) who.int; 3) accessmedicale.mhmedical.com ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION - INDIA

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OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES "The first principles of dealing with obstetric emergencies are the same as for any emergency"

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Hey! I am Ayushi Singh, a 3rd Semester Student at MSY Medical College, Meerut

Emergency medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury. It encompasses a unique body of knowledge as set forth in the “model of the clinical practice of emergency medicine”. The practice of emergency medicine includes the initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care among multiple providers, and disposition of any patient requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric care. Emergency medicine is not defined by location but may be practiced in a variety of settings including hospital based and freestanding emergency departments (EDs), urgent care clinics, observation medicine units, emergency medical response vehicles, at disaster sites. Emergency medicine encompasses planning, oversight, and medical direction for community emergency medical response, medical control, and disaster preparedness. Emergency medicine professionals provide valuable clinical, administrative, and leadership services to the emergency department and other sectors of the health care delivery system. One of the most important fields in emergency medicine is obstetrical emergency. What is an obstetrical emergency?

Hospital care is needed for all obstetric emergencies, as the woman may need specialist care and are life-threatening for pregnant women and their babies. An obstetric emergency may arise at any time during pregnancy, labour and hospital stay. The first principles of dealing with obstetric emergencies are the same as for any emergency (see to, breathing, and circulation), but remember that in obstetrics there are two patients; the fetus is very vulnerable to maternal hypoxia. Some of the obstetrical emergencies are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Abruption of placenta Placenta previa Postpartum hemorrhage Amniotic fluid emboli Inversion of uterus Infections Still birth and intrauterine death Psychological conditions

The management of emergencies is usually the responsibility of hospital obstetricians. As more maternity care is now given in the community, however, midwives, general practitioners, and paramedics may be involved and must know the outlines of management of emergencies and the possible side effects. If such a situation occurs outside the hospital then arrangements must be made to transport the woman to the obstetric unit safely and promptly. References: Geoffrey Chamberlain, Philip Steer BMJ. 1999; May 15; 318(7194): 1342–1345. Ann Emerg Med (adopted March 1986; 15 1240-1241; October 1986

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COMMON EMERGENCIES "Emergency medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and the treatment of unforeseen injury."

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Hey!Â I am Ashutosh Rawat, a 3rd Semester Student at MSY Medical College, Meerut

Well as you know topic is emergency medicine so, I want you guys to get familiar with few complications/disease can be treated with the help of emergency medicine. First, let's go through the definition of medical emergency. "Emergency medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and the treatment of unforeseen injury." Hereditary angioedema: It is a rare genetic disease that may include recurrent attacks of cutaneous angioedema, severe abdominal pain, and airway compromise. Prophylaxis and treatment include C1 inhibitor replacement and inhibition of the kallikrein and bradykinin pathways. Exercise -Induced anaphylaxis: It is a rare disorder in which anaphylaxis occurs after physical activity. The symptoms may include pruritus, hives, flushing, wheezing, and GI involvement, including nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. If physical activity continues, patients may progress to more severe symptoms, including angioedema, laryngeal edema, hypotension, and, ultimately, cardiovascular collapse. Cessation of physical activity usually results in immediate improvement of symptoms. Acute coronary syndrome: It refers to a spectrum ofÂ

clinical presentations ranging from those for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to presentations found in nonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;STsegment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) or in unstable angina. It is almost always associated with rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and partial or complete thrombosis of the infarct-related artery. Benign neonatal convulsions: It is defined as seizures with onset after birth through day 28 in an otherwise healthy child with no other known medical or neurologic problems. Such cases may be familial or isolated. Psychomotor development should be normal for a full-term or near full-term infant with benign convulsions. Between seizures, findings on neurologic examination should be normal. Clinically, the seizures are frequent and brief, occasionally occurring many times within a day. The brief seizures are followed by a short or no postictal state. The episodes usually resolve within days but may continue for several months and have no neurologic sequelae. Drug induced lupus erythematosus: It is a variant of lupus erythematosus that resolves within days to months after withdrawal of the culprit drug in a patient with no underlying immune system dysfunction. DILE can arise months to years after exposure to drugs prescribed to treat various medical conditions (eg, antihypertensives, antibiotics, anticonvulsants). The most common drugs that cause DILE are hydralazine, procainamide, quinidine, isoniazid, diltiazem, targeted immunotherapy, and minocycline. Breathing related sleep disorders: It refers to a spectrum of breathing anomalies ranging from chronic or habitual snoring to upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) to frank obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or, in some cases, obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). Now some every common medical emergencies people face in daily life include: Bleeding, Breathing difficulties, Hypoglycemia, Pain, Heart failure, Stroke, Wounds, Burn, Poisoning, Trauma and Sepsis. Now some medicines/drugs which are used in emergencies: Oxygen, Epinephrine, Nitroglycerin, Antihistamine injectable, Albuterol, Aspirin, Oral carbohydrate, Hydralazine, Lorazepam, Morphine, Naloxone, Fentanyl, Dopamine, Dextrose, etc. References: Medscape drug reference; medicine; Rosen's emergency medicine

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THE NEURO-INVASIVE POTENTIAL OF SARS‐COV2 MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESPIRATORY FAILURE OF COVID‐19 PATIENTS Some coronaviruses have been demonstrated able to spread via a synapse‐connected route to the medullary cardiorespiratory center from the mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors in the lung and lower respiratory airways and partially responsible for the acute respiratory failure of patients with COVID‐19. Awareness of this will have important guiding significance for the prevention and treatment of the SARS‐CoV‐2‐ induced respiratory failure. Read the full article at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jmv.25728

FIRST MADE-IN-INDIA COVID-19 TEST KIT BY MYLAB HAS 100% SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY Pune-based molecular diagnostics company has developed first made-in-India test kit for COVID-19 in a record time of six weeks and is the first one to receive commercial approval from the Indian FDA/ Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Besides, Mylab is the only Indian company to have achieved 100 per cent sensitivity and specificity. Mylab promised that it can manufacture up to 1 lakh tests in a week that can be further scaled up if needed.

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HIV-1 CURE AFTER STEM-CELL TRANSPLANTATION The London patient underwent an allogeneic stem-cell transplantation with cells that did not express CCR5; remission was reported at 18 months. The ultrasensitive viral load assays of plasma, semen, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples to detect HIV-1 RNA was done. Findings of HIV-1 viral load in plasma remained undetectable up to 30 months by using an assay with a detection limit of 1 copy per mL. The patient’s CD4 count was 430 cells per µL at 28 months. A very low-level positive signal for HIV-1 DNA was recorded in peripheral CD4 memory cells at 28 months. The viral load in semen was undetectable in both plasma and cells. These findings represent HIV-1 cure. Read the full article at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles

BEMPEDOIC ACID FOR PATIENTS INTOLERANT TO STATINS Statins cause muscle pain in approximately 5% to 10% of patients who take them. A new agent, bempedoic acid, provides an alternative approach to lowering LDL cholesterol while avoiding these side effects. Bempedoic acid, a prodrug that is activated by a hepatic enzyme that not present in skeletal muscle and hence does not accumulate in muscle, reducing the likelihood of muscle pain. Read the full article at: https://link.springer.com/article/

PARP INHIBITORS FOR OVARIAN CANCER MAINTENANCE THERAPY Most women with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer have a relapse within 3 years of standard treatment. One of the recent advances in ovarian cancer treatment is the development of, poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors which improves progression-free survival in these patients. The use of maintenance therapy with olaparib provided a substantial benefit with regard to progression-free survival among women with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer and a BRCA1/2 mutation. Read the full article at: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full

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CULTURE CORNER ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am Srinidhii Murugappan here. Genius. Creative. Brilliant. Accomplished. Intelligent. Inventive. Robust. Well, if you thought all that characterized me, I am sorry, you are wrong! At present, I am just the antonym and I am on an unending journey to learn and grow into what I just described - "The FutureMe"

'SINGAARA' Chennai Introduction Chennai is the capital city of the southernmost state of India - Tamil Nadu (and again, probably the only state to be named after a language) It is also known as “Singara Chennai” which refers to the exquisiteness that the city offers. It is located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. It is the 6th most populous city, the fourth most populous urban agglomeration in India and is ranked the 43rd-most visited city in the World. Let’s wrap up with the little information from Wikipedia and see what the city’s got to offer for its “Virundhaligal” (Guests).

PLACES OF INTEREST 1. ) The Temples: None of the pictures depicting Chennai would miss those magnificent Temple Towers because it is believed that the divinity of the city is sought from these structures spread throughout the city. Each temple has its own remarkable history and alluring architecture, filled with abundant devotees on certain days of the week considered to be more auspicious. Most of the temples are pre-fixed with a temple tank for devotes to take a dip as it is believed to wash away the sins before entering the sacred doors (however, most of it is closed for the public except during certain days of the year). Chennai has more than 2,000 temples, while Tamil Nadu also known as the “Land of Temples” has more than 37,000 temples. So, if you are planning on a quick trip to Chennai, don’t miss out these temples: 1) Kapaleeshwarar Temple 2) Parthasarathy Temple 3) Marundheeswarar Temple ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION - INDIA

CULTURE CORNER 4) Ashtalakshmi Temple 5) Matsya Narayana Temple 6) Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple 7) Sri Ramanaadheswarar Temple 8) ISKCON 9) Sri Vadapalani Aandavar Temple 10) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple (About 150 KM from Chennai) Image by tourismtn @ Instagram

2. The Beaches:

Again Chennai never stops to amuse the visitors with its attractive beaches. There are a number of beaches along the coastal city and the most populous of all is the Marina Beach with several notable landmarks around including the MGR Memorial, Napier’s Bridge, Thousand Lights Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the country and Fort St. George built in 1640 and is currently the Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly. If you prefer a long drive along the East Coast, you can drop by the surfing-friendly Covelong Beach which also offers other recreational water sports. The East Coast Road is also lined by several luxury and pocket-friendly resorts which offer its occupants the splendid view of “sun-rising from the sea”.

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3. History and Culture: If you are a history-fanatic then make sure to visit these museums where you are sure to learn and have a blast from the past. Of all the museums, Dakshina Chitra tops the list as it is a living-history museum and also offers an insight into the Culture and tradition. If you have a little time to spare, you can enroll yourself into the Art, Dance, Cooking or Culture workshops. Other places of interest include the Victory War Memorial, Chennai Rail Museum, Vivekananda House and Madras War Cemetery.

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CULTURE CORNER 4. Day Trips: 1) Mahabalipuram: It’s about 40 kilometers from Chennai and is the most loved weekend getaway for Chennaites. It’s lined with several water-front diners, beaches and eateries. It’s also famous for its monuments and sculptures some which include the Krishna’s Butter Ball, the Shore Temple and the Pancha Ratha, all which carries its own historical significance dating back to several centuries. Image by sunilsarathy @ Instagram

2) Pulicat Lake: It’s about 70 kilometers from Chennai. It’s the paradise for nature lovers and bird-watchers. Its home to several birds and is the second largest brackish-water lake in India after the Chilika Lake in Orissa. During the month of January several species of birds migrate to Pulicat Lake and is packed with avid enthusiasts and kids trying to catch the flamingos! It’s indeed flamazing! Image by rathikaramasamy @ Instagram

3) Pondicherry: The Union Territory is about 150 kilometers from Chennai. Puducherry, better known as ‘Pondicherry’ was a French Colonial Settlement and has still preserved the French Culture even after independence. It's the home to several beautiful beaches including the Promenade Beach or the Rock beach. If you are an adventure enthusiast you can try out a night stay on the exclusive tree houses. Also, don’t forget to try out the exotic wines and other beverages.

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5. Treks and Camping 1) Nagalapuram Falls: It’s about 70 kilometers from Chennai and offers a scenic trek with several streams. The Nagalapuram Falls which is located in the wilderness cascades you to an all new world of nature and bliss. However, make sure to visit the place on a less crowded day of the week. 2) Tada Falls: It’s about 90 kilometers from Chennai and unlike, the Nagalapuram Falls it’s a lot less crowded. It again offers a short and beautiful trek to the Falls and is definitely a must visit.

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CULTURE CORNER 3) Gandikota: It’s about 400 kilometers from Chennai and would be the ideal weekend camping trip. It’s also known as the Grand Canyon of India and also boasts of several prominent movies being filmed all through the year. You can camp overnight to get the breath-taking view of the sunrise. And, if you’ve got time, don’t think of giving this a skip. You’d definitely regret it! Image by Lonely Planet

6. Shopping: Street Shopping: If you are looking at all sorts of jewelry, fancy bags, shoes, inexpensive clothing, souvenirs then Ranganathan Street in T-Nagar and Pondy Bazaar in T-Nagar awaits you. However, you need to be exceptional in the art of bargaining unless you want to end up paying triple the original price. Also, these streets are flocked with buyers during the weekends and festival days, so make sure to plan a visit on an ideal day.

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Malls: If you are the Mall person who’d prefer to shop in a lot less crowded and a quiet environment unlike the bustling streets of T.Nagar, then Chennai has got plenty of them in every corner of the city. Name it and you are sure to find it here. So, if you wanna shop till you drop plan a visit to, The Phoenix Market City in Velachery, The Express Avenue in Royapettah and the VR Mall in Anna Nagar apart from the Marina Mall in OMR and the Forum Mall in Vadapalani.

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7. Food: The Cliched South-Indian Breakfast: Idly, Pongal, Poori, Dosa, Vada alongside steaming hot Sambar garnished with coriander, the spicy onion chutney and the mouth watering coconut chutney definitely makes for a perfect sumptuous breakfast and not to mention the finishing touch by the Madras filter coffee (Kapi). ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION - INDIA

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The Connoisseurs: If you want to go beyond the typical breakfast and explore the authentic dishes, then you must definitely try the following: 1) The Barotta (unlike the parathas): It’s a layered roti which is both crispy and soft at the same time. It’s absolutely delicious when had together with ‘Kuzhambu’. And, it’s a must try. 2) The Biriyani: Just as Biriyani is unique to its place so it the one made in Tamil Nadu. It’s unique aroma and spices fill the air when it’s being stirred in the vessel and did I mention, the authentic Biriyani’s made here are in ‘Zeeraga Samba’ (a variety of rice), unlike the Basmati rice which is used widely. 3) Idiyappam (String Hoppers) & Appam Pal: It’s the lesser know and under-rated dishes originating from Tamil Nadu/Kerala. The Idiyappam is the Indian version of the Chinese Noodles made of rice flour and is the best when had with ‘suda suda Kuruma’ (Steaming hot Curry). Appam is the Indian version of the pancake with a far stiffer base and a beautiful curve that sets it apart as a perfect dish to indulge with the sweet coconut milk (Pal). Make sure to try it before you die! 4) Meals: And, finally to satiate your appetite, don’t miss out the regular ‘thali’ meal served in almost all the restaurants for the Lunch. It typically consists of 3-4 ‘Poriyal’ (vegetables) and a plethora of curries and gravies making it too hard to give it a miss. The fun element is, try drinking ‘Rasam’ from the Banana Leaf without spilling a drop!

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9 1 D I V O C w o n K Get to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE NOVEL COVID-19

Will warm weather slow the spread of virus?

It might deactivate the virus faster if it is in on surfaces, but it won't affect people who get sick from inhaling droplets from someone's cough or sneeze.

Does COVID-19 spread by feco-oral route?

Viral RNA is detectable in fecal samples from suspected cases & potential fecal oral transmission can last even after clearance from the respiratory tract.

What is the test to detect/ confirm COVID-19

The most common method is toÂ look for the viral RNA in a swab taken from a person's nose or throat. One can expect the results within 3-4 days.

9 1 D I V O C w o n K Get to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE NOVEL COVID-19

Is it safe to take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19?

The WHO initially recommended using acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen to help reduce fever and aches and pains related to this coronavirus infection, but now states that either acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used. Rapid changes in recommendations create uncertainty. Since some doctors remain concerned about NSAIDs, it still seems prudent to choose acetaminophen first, with a total dose not exceeding 3,000 mg per day.

The drugs appear to work through two mechanisms. First, they make it harder for the virus to attach itself to the cell, inhibiting the virus from entering the cell and multiplying within it. Second, if the virus does manage to get inside the cell, the drugs kill it before it can multiply. One report, published in February 2020 stated that their results demonstrated that chloroquine is superior to the control treatment in inhibiting the worsening of pneumonia, improving lung imaging findings.

Is chloroquine & hydroxychloroquine effective in treating COVID-19?

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CROSS WORD PUZZLE don't be cross with us! ACROSS 2. Procedure that involves withdrawal of blood, ex vivo separation and collection of a desired component. 4. A person who is trained to provide all of the skills of the EMT, AEMT and advanced life support. 6. Rapid loss of blood 10. A protein found on the surface of influenza viruses that is needed for the virus to exit the host cell and infect more cells. 11. A frozen blood product prepared from blood plasma. 13. Initiatives that reduce the risk from natural and man-made hazards. 14. A device applied proximal to a wound in which bleeding canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be stopped with direct pressure. DOWN 1. On 23 June 2019, a vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (VDPV1) was isolated from a 2 year old in this country. 3. Obstetric complication presenting painless vaginal bleeding in the 3rd trimester secondary to abnormal covering of cervix 5. Placing patients who've came in the emergency department into different categories. 7. Process of correcting physiological disorders in acutely ill patient. 8. Removal of quantity of blood from a patient who is producing too much as in hemochromatosis and polycythemia. 9. The enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of a contagious disease. 12. Difficult labor due to some fetal problem, such as dislocation of the shoulders.

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AMSA ACHIEVEMENTS AMSA INDIA IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. RAJAN SHARMA, PRESIDENT OF INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

AMSA-India organized a live panel discussion with Dr. Rajan Sharma, National President, Indian Medical Association on the topic of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Role of Medical Students and Interns in the COVID 19 crisis with AMSA India Members Rohini Dutta (RC-19/20), Priyansh Nathani (RC-20/21), Navita Jain (RC 18/19), Khushman Bhullar (VOCE20/21), Dr. Kanwarpal Selhi (IT-19/20) and was moderated by Rounak Verma (GS20/21). The event was broadcasted on Zoom, Facebook & YouTube at 6pm on 25th April 2020. The audience were also given a chance to ask their questions.

AMSA INDIA IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. PRACHI SALUJA, RESIDENT - INTERNAL MEDICINE, USA

AMSA-INDIA organised a talk With Dr. Prachi Saluja who was recently matched in Internal Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA. She is the honourable alumni of Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. She has served as the Regional Chairperson of AMSA-India for the term 2016-17. Her success story was an inspiration and so was the session while we interviewed her on "The Path to The American Dream of Medicine & The Legacy Of AMSA-India". It was broadcasted live on 30th April, 2020 on AMSA-India's YouTube Channel.

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INDIA AT AMSA INTERNATIONAL We are really honored to announce that our AMSA India member Srinidhii Murugappan has been appointed on the Executive Board as the Chief Editor of the AMSA International eNewsletter for the year 2019-2020.

AND THE WORKOHOLIC AWARD FOR THE BEST STATE HEAD GOES TO.. The Best State Head for this tenure goes to Shikha from New Delhi who handled AMSA India's alliance with CRY in person. She coordinated 8 events and the efforts for her exceptional work, enthusiasm and commitment towards AMSA- India is certainly remarkable.

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AMSA INDIA AT AMSA INTERNATIONAL E-NEWSLETTER, ISSUE 29 Extending a hearty congratulations to the our Members of AMSA India for getting their articles published in the AMSA International e-Newsletter, Issue 29. We also extend a huge applause to Koduri Kamalika Chowdhry for her entry to the Photography Competition.

'Leave No One Behind' by Ashutosh Rawat MSY Medical College, Meerut

'Disabilities and their Rights' by Ayudh Sharma MSY Medical College, Meerut

'Disabilities and The Effects of PsychoSocial Factors' by Ayushi Singh MSY Medical College, Meerut

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AMSEP CORNER AMSEP is a part of AMSA - International and begun with an idea to expose medical students to healthcare and cultural aspects of different countries. AMSEP serves to fulfil the vision of AMSA - International: Knowledge, Action and Friendship.

MESSAGE FROM THE AMSEP DIRECTOR

Hola Everyone! We hope you all are safe in your home in this quarantine and keeping yourself updated with all the advancements regarding the ongoing pandemic of COVID19. Spending this time in your homes, safe and sound, should be a time to indulge yourself in new activities and discover the hidden talents you all have along with giving appropriate time to your academic commitments. In March 2020, as soon as the WHO announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. Director AMSEP International declared FORCE MAJEURE among the AMSEP Chapters and currently, all the discussions with the various countries are at halt until this pandemic is under control. AMSEP Elective Applications which were opened in February up to are not being taken into consideration since there can be no Elective Postings this summer. AMSEP Elective Program will be launched in September 2020, keeping in mind that the pandemic is under control. We hope for the best! Kindly follow us on Instagram (@amsep_india) and Facebook page for more updates. We hope to come with better news in the next edition. Till then, stay safe. Preeyati Chopra AMSEP Director - India

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THE AMSA INDIA APP MESSAGE Hello everyone! Hope everyone is safe indoors & following all the precautionary measures during this war like situation with COVID-19. Social/digital media over the period of last 5 years has become the fastest source of information. Back in March 2019 when we took over the AMSA India social media handles we had the vision to make social media organised, informative and project all the projects of AMSA India team pan India. Once we had stabilised the social media around June-July, we wanted to create a platform where we could integrate all of our social media updates & activities at one place, hence we came up with “AMSA India App”. AMSA India App is one of the first of it’s kind. It is an integration of all the social media platform with the aim at accessing information easily. We have an interactive portal inside the app itself as well where we could organise events like SNTs (Saturday Night Trivia) one of our key activities founded by Department of Academics 2019. I request all my fellow AMSA India members to download the app & let’s stay connected. I’d like to specially thank my National officer- Samarvir Jain. Nothing would have been possible without the continuous support & faith of our RC- Dr. Rohini Dutta, VOCI Dr. Vrinda Pahuja and VOCE Priyansh Nathani. Dr. Kanwarpal S. Selhi Director of IT- AMSA India

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AMSC LONDON 2020 MESSAGE As most of you are aware of the COVID-19 outbreak that has shook the world and highlighted the magnitude of shortcomings that the modern medicine faces today, we dearly hope that everything resolves quickly and our prayers are with those fighting this battle vigorously every single day. It is unfortunate that this pandemic dictates the degree of implementation of our plans, events, conferences, etc. and abiding by the recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & the World Health Organization (WHO), we strive to help protect our members and the society, while promoting social isolation and personal hygiene at large. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with deep regret we inform to you that AMSC LONDON 2020 has been cancelled. And, we assure to keep you updated on the upcoming conferences in the future. All those who have applied and paid the application fees will be getting a 100% refund amount within the next week. Please contact the Finance Secretary Alen Joseph +91 85878 70155 for the same. We sincerely look forward to help any inconveniences caused due to the same and hope for a positive EAMSC 2021. We will fight this together and win this together. Deepest Regrets, AMSC 2020 Organizing Committee

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SATURDAY NIGHT TRIVIA Brains rusted all through the week? Partying on the weekend ain’t your thing? Are you a knowledge hungry geek too!? AMSA-India provides the members with an online platform to revise all those old rusted concepts. The “Saturday Night Trivia” is an online themed weekly session focussing on questions that prepare the students both with their clinical and pre-clinical subjects. The session often held on the WhatsApp groups is an interactive session where the members are supposed to answer the questions in a given time span. Questions framed by the academic council include various sorts of questions ranging from clinical cases, to crosswords, to scrabble and “connect: you connect 4 pictures to reach to a disease” on a plethora of topics like immunology, vector borne diseases, reproductive system, STDs, colors of medicine, etc.

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AMSA WINNERS COVID CONUNDRUM - THE VIDEO COMPETITION

The COVID Conundrum, an initiative taken by AMSA India in association with tGEL Foundation and Osmosis as an effort to ensure the psychosocial well being of our members. The Winner is Ananya Wadhera and the Runners-up are Pawandeep Chahal and Srijan Bareja

ONLINE QUIZ "VINCULUM"

AMSA India Members of Smt.Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Pune conducted an Online Quiz "VINCULUM " using Google forms at college level. The quiz was timed for 30min having 25 questions. The was held for 24 hours between 5pm (20/04) to 5pm (21/04). 21 people responded to the quiz. And, the winners are 1) Sonal Darade 2) Atharv More 3) Rohit Arote. The event was organized by Sahil Dushing.

PRE-CLINICAL QUIZ

The AMSA India Members of IGGMC, Nagpur conducted an online quiz using the app 'quizziz' for the students of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year as a means to keep their minds at work amidst the lockdown. A total of 32 students participated in the same. The topics covered were from 1st and 2nd prof. subjects. The total number of questions were 25. The event was organized by Akash Khairajani.

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ACTIVITIES CORNER WORLD DIABETES DAY AT SGRD, AMRITSAR

Amsa India members of Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar on occasion of World diabetes day (14th November), conducted an activity spreading awareness regarding diabetes mellitus in general opd of Sri Guru Ramdas Hospital. Organised by Ayushi Singla, Jashanpreet Kaur and Amritpal Kaur. POPULATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

AMSA India members of Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College conducted a DRAWING COMPETITION on 25th January 2020 for the children admitted in Paediatric ward on the theme, “No to Pollution”. The volunteers donated colour pencils etc. The children were given a time of 1hr for drawing. The participants were of the age group 5 to 9 Years. The event was organised by Garima. WORLD DIABETES DAY AT JNMC, WARDHA

AMSA India members of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi, Wardha conducted a POSTER MAKING COMPETITION on 14th November 2019. The theme was ‘Latest Interventions in the Field of Diabetes’. The winners are Rutuja Choudhari, Khushboo Kolhe and Rashmi Shukla.

'DIABETES MUST NEVER WIN' AT CMC, LUDHIANA

AMSA India members of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana conducted an interactive and an informative session on how to prevent Diabetes in risk prone patients on January 30, 2020. With the aid of colorful and innovative pamphlets the volunteers explained the content. The event was conducted by Malika Gupta.

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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND ITS PREVENTION AT CMC, LUDHIANA

AMSA India Members of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana conducted an interactive awareness session on the rise in antimicrobial resistance and it's consequences on January 31, 2020. With the help of pictorials and vernacular language, alongside the support of Doctors and Interns the event proved to be a success. It was organised by Malika Gupta, Ebin B Thomas and Saurav Anand Pariccha.

USMLE ORIENTATION AT IGGMC, NAGPUR

AMSA India Members of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur conducted an induction session to brief the students across all the years about the goals and objectives of AMSA on February 14, 2020. This induction was followed by an USMLE orientation programme and Q&A session. The event was organised by Aakanksha Thakre.

AWARENESS SESSION ON COVID-19 AT MSY MEDICAL COLLEGE, MEERUT

AMSA India Members of MSY Medical College, Meerut successfully conducted an awareness session on 'The sudden outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus' on 24th February, 2020. It included a group discussion with nursing students on the causes, symptoms, epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnostics and its prevention.

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE

BY SGRD, AMRITSAR

AMSA India Members of Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences, Amritsar conducted an interactive session on myths and misconceptions on menses on January 30, 2020 at Nankana Sahib SBS Senior Secondary School. The stereotypes were broken and the students were made aware of personal hygiene as well. The event was organized by Aastha Wadhwa, Chetanpreet & Awalpreet Kaur.

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COVID-19 AWARENESS SESSION AT SGRD, AMRITSAR

AMSA India Members of Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences, Amritsar, conducted an interactive session on the 'Novel COVID-19'. The event was held on February 3rd, 2020. The awareness session was followed by a discussion. The event was organized by Aastha Wadhwa and Sanmeet Singh.

MENTAL EFFECTS OF GAMING AT JADHAV INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PUNE

AMSA India Members of Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune conducted an awareness session on 'The Mental effects of Social Media& Gaming in Youths' on February 25, 2020 at Jadhav International School, Pune. A brief introduction on the disadvantages of gaming in youths followed by stress management was discussed. The event was organised by Sahil Dushing.

AWARENESS SESSION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT BY IGGMC, NAGPUR

AMSA India Members of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur conducted an awareness session on stress management on March 3,2020 at Dr. Phalle's Medical Entrance Center, Nagpur. They aimed at helping these young minds fight better with stress during exams. The event was organized by Akanksha Thakre.

AWARENESS SESSION ON DIABETES & HYPERTENSION BY VIMS, BENGALURU

AMSA India Members of Vyedehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru conducted an awareness session on 'The Rising Trends of Diabetes and Hypertension' on March 2, 2020 at Government Lower Primary School, Pattandur. A talk was given to the teaching and non teaching staff then were screened for the same. The event was organized by Shravya and Karan.

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HAPPINESS CLASS BY VIMS, BENGALURU

AMSA India Members of Vyedehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru conducted a session on 'Happiness' on March 3, 2020 at Maruthi Vidyalaya Middle and Primary School for the first time in Karnataka. The staff and the students were given a demonstration class. The event was organized by Shravya and Karan.

CAMPAIGN ON HPV VACCINATION BY VIMS, BENGALURU

AMSA India Members of Vyedehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru conducted an awareness talk on March 8, 2020 on 'HPV Vaccination' - its importance and the diseases caused. The talk was given to about 30 NSS (National Service Scheme) cadets in Ambedkar Samuday Bhavan, HSR layout. The event was organized by Shravya and Karan.

AWARENESS ON SPORTS INJURIES BY SGRD, AMRITSAR

AMSA India members of Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar organised an event at Sacred Light Senior School, Amritsar an awareness session on “Sports Injuries”. The students were educated on the types of sports injuries and its preventive measures. The event was organised by Mr. Rishab Bansal, Sanmeet Singh and Jashanpreet Kaur.

TOWARDS HEALTHY RURAL INDIA BY BLDE MEDICAL COLLEGE, BIJAPUR

AMSA India Members of Shri BM Patil Medical College and Hospital, BLDE University, Bijapur organised an e-poster competition on the topic "Towards Healthy Rural India". The students were asked to design an e-poster and present it for 5 minutes. The winners of the competition Miss. Varsha, Meenakshi; Mr. Rishab and Adamya. The event was organised by Mr. K. Naga Shashidhar and Miss. Saloni B. Jain

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WORLD YOUTH DAY BY VIMS, BENGALURU

AMSA Members of Vydehi Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore on the occasion of World Youth Day conducted an awareness programme on January 25, 2020 at Gurukul Sports, Bangalore. In account of the world youth day a mixed doubles badminton match was also held after the talk. The organizers are Shravya and Karan Kanchan.

CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS BY SGRD, AMRITSAR

AMSA India Members of Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar conducted an awareness programme on January 21, 2020 at Gynaecology OPD, College Campus from 2:30 - 3:00pm which comprised of a summary about the incidences of cervical cancer among women. The organizers are Fairy Kaur Lubana and Jashanpreet Kaur.

LEPROSY AWARENESS BY PIMS, JALANDHAR

AMSA Members of PIMS, Jalandhar on the occasion of World Leprosy Day conducted an awareness programme on January 30, 2020 at Lecture Theater, College Campus from 11:30- 1:00 pm which comprised of a presentation that gave a summary about the disease. The organizers are Manya Badyal and Ganya Behl.

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION AT VIMS, BENGALURU

AMSA Members of Vydehi Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore conducted an essay competition on February 2, 2020 at College Campus on the topic of 'Advantages and challenges of E-health'. About 21 students participated in the event. The event was judged by the Department of community medicine. The organizers are Shravya and Karan Kanchan.

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AWARENESS TALK BY IGGMC, NAGPUR

AMSA India Members of IGGMC conducted an Awareness Talk on 9th March, 2020 at a school. The presentation was followed by a drawing competition which was on the same theme and the best drawings were rewarded with saplings and treats as a token of love. The organizers are Aditi Arora and Rhea Nair.

WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS AT VPMC, NASHIK

AMSA India Members of Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik conducted an awareness programme on January 23, 2020 at Municipality School No.55, behind St.Xaviers School, Nashik from 6:00-7:00 PM which summarised on winter weather awareness. The organizers are Janhavee Jadhav.

AWARENESS TALK ON VIRAL DISEASES AT VPMC, NASHIK

AMSA Members of Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik conducted an awareness programme on February 2,2020 at Municipality school, Upnagar. The children aged 9-15 were taught on Viral Diseases and measures to prevent it. The event was organized by Janhavee Jadhav.

COVID-19 AWARENESS SESSION AT PIMS, JALANDHAR

AMSA India Members of PIMS, Jalandhar conducted an awareness programme on March 19, 2020 at Girls Hostel, College Campus about the current crisis going on, namely ' COVID-19'. The session was held with the aim of providing accurate information with the aid of WHOs official website. The event was organised by Manya Badyal and Ganya Behl.

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PAST CONFERENCES QUIZATHLON - ANNUAL QUIZ COMPETITION HOSTED BY GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, AMRITSAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA MARCH 2ND, 2020

MODEL UNITED NATIONS - HOSTED BY HBT MEDICAL COLLEGE & DR.R.N.COOPER MUNICIPAL GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA FEBRUARY 22ND, 2020

REMEDIUM - NATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL CONFERENCE HOSTED BY GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, PATIALA IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA FEBRUARY, 2020

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FONTANELLE - NATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL CONFERENCE HOSTED BY M.P. SHAH GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA FEBRUARY 18TH, 2020

SWAASTHIK - NATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL CONFERENCE HOSTED BY TNMC AND NAIR HOSPITAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA FEBRUARY 11TH, 2020

MEDINEXUS NATIONAL MEDICAL QUIZ IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMSA INDIA FEBRUARY 9TH, 2020

AMBOSS Stressed about Profs coming up? Thinking how to cover the extensive syllabus? Don't worry! We have got your back! AMBOSS is a powerful learning platform created by a team of dedicated international physicians for students of medicine around the world. AMBOSS combines an interactive knowledge library, covering all pre-clinical and clinical knowledge, with a question bank of challenging case-based questions, which help you memorize medicine through applying what you study (much like clinical practice, itself!) We have also negotiated that if a lot of our members like using AMBOSS and would like to continue using it - AMBOSS would have to provide us a bulk price with a heavy discount, exclusively for the AMSA-India family. "Building trust , Linking People"

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AMERICAN CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

AMSA-INDIA COLLABORATES WITH ACE MD

We are proud to announce that Asian Medical Students Association- India has joined hands with American Clinical Experience MD ACE MD, a medical rotation placement provider in US. ACE MD provides International Medical Graduates (IMGs) & International Medical students (IMSs) access to clinical training opportunities in US to gain experience and gain in position for teaching -hospital letters of recommendation based on performance, also offering hands on medical opportunities in collaboration with top doctors & hospitals with topmost priority being Hospital Letterhead LORS to result in more Residency interviews during the Match season We, at AMSA-India, are the first to collaborate with such organisation, for the benefit of our members, some of them being Selection priority & Discounts in Rotations: WhatsApp based query sessions with residents in US. The tally doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end here you maybe next one to win rotation in the US Exciting isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? Stay tuned Coming soon Still not a member, Hurry now and be a part of ever expanding AMSA- India family For memberships, Contact - Saundarya Monga (99995 11435) Wanna know more Contact - Khushman Kaur Bhullar (81462 75037)

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