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The Graduation Day for the fifth and sixth batches of MBBS students of MGMCRI was held on 03.08.2012. The guest of

honor for the day was Prof.Subramoniam Rangaswami, Former Vice Chancellor, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. The academic procession was a glittering one with the graduates in traditional robes followed by the heads of departments, Medical Superintendent, Dean, Vice Chancellor, Chairman and Chief Guest. The Graduation ceremony began with the lighting of kuthuvillaku by the dignitaries on the dias. Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Coordinator, PG Studies welcomed the gathering. Prof.G.Muthurangan, Dean, read the Annual Report for the academic years 2010-12. The Scrolls of honor were distributed to the graduates by the Chief Guest and Prof.S.Robinson Smile, Coordinator, UG Studies administered the Declaration of Geneva to the graduates. The Impressions by a senior teacher was given by Prof.K.R.Thyagarajan, Head, Department of Orthopedics. The impressions of their academic career in MGMCRI was shared by three outgoing students. Prof.D.R.Gunasekaran, Vice Chancellor, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, delivered the keynote address. The honorable Chairman, who in his captivating speech requested the young doctors to strive forward in giving a helping medical touch to the needy people of the society. He also gave away theAcademic awards to the students. The Chief Guest, Prof.Subramoniam Rangaswami, in his inspiring scientific speech, asked all the doctors to take the country forward with a vibrant scientific and medical temper. Prof.M.Varadarajan, Medical Superintendent, thanked the gathering bringing the Graduation Day -2012 to a grand end.

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MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE TERTIARY CARE SERVICES Insurance/Claim Department The department takes care of all insurance claims such as TNCMCHIS, BSNL, ESI, MEDI-ASSIST, RSBY etc. and also likely to have Tie-Up with a new insurance from a private concern - Star Health Insurance Policy. TNCMCHIS is empanelled in our hospital since 31.01.2012 under Dr. N.S. Kannan, Dedicated Medical Officer and assisted by Mr. T. Peter Prem Kumar, Insurance Officer. The Department has achieved a gross total preauthorization approval for 580 cases. As directed by the DPHC, many TNCMCHIS

camps been held around the villages of Cuddalore. Insurance/Claim Department is now also newly empanelled with RSBY scheme for the Pondicherry state, for the Labour Welfare Board Beneficiaries. The photo clipping is of Mr. Srinivasan who successfully underwent “DVR” surgery performed by Prof. Dr.G.Muthurangan, CTVS.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS – 2012 The 66th Independence Day of our mother India was celebrated with respect and fervor at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute. The nation’s tricolor flag was hoisted by Prof.G.Muthurangan, Dean who was accompanied by Dr.Vijayalakshmi, Principal, IGIDS and Dr.Kamalam, Principal, KGNC. This was followed by salutation of our National Flag with patriotic vigor and sincerity. The Dean in his Independence Day message stressed on working together towards the better delivery of healthcare to the patients. After his speech,

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commendation certificates were distributed to faculty, staff, technicians, attenders of Medical, Nursing and Dental Colleges for their outstanding performances in their respective field of works. The function was graced by the patriotic songs by the students. The function was attended by the Medical Superintendent, RMO, Controller of Examinations, Senior HOD’s, faculty Members of Medical, Nursing and Dental Colleges, Staff nurses, technicians and attenders at large. Employee’s Welfare Incentive Scheme – 2012 Employee’s Welfare Incentive Scheme was announced by Shri.M.K. Rajagopalanm, Chancellor of SBV University to benefit the kin & kith of the MGMC&RI’s workers. Four children of the employees namely S. Vanathi D/o S. Kanchana, V. Renuga D/o V. Kousalya, S. Manikandan S/o S.Uma received an amount of Rs.5000 each while A. Agalya D/o G. Anbarasan received a sum of Rs.3000. They received the cash award at the Independence Day function held on 15.08.12, from Prof. G.Muthurangan, Dean, MGMC&RI.

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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES SAF Guest lecture on “Causes and Management of Infertility” A Guest lecture was conducted on 25.06.12 by Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) and Medical Education Unit, MGMC & RI. The speaker was Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, Associate Director of GG Hospitals, Chennai. She delivered a guest lecture on “Causes and Management of Infertility”. The essence of her

lecture is as below. “Infertility is not a life threatening problem, but has a huge psychosocial impact on the patient. 12% of all couples are childless. 90% of all healthy become clinically pregnant by the first two years of married life in the absence of contraception. Fertility declines with increasing maternal age which is not so with the male partner. The causes for infertility are many in number which can be attributed to the male or female partner or both. A detailed history with a few basic evaluations like semen analysis, patency of fallopian tubes and graffian follicular tracking is sufficient for an initial work up. This also helps us to pick up high risk patients who may need advanced infertility treatment. Patients with severe male factor or

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uncorrectable tubal pathology will require advanced infertility treatments like IVF or ICSI and embryo transfer. Surrogacy is reserved for those with severe uterine pathology or absent uterus. Reproductive medicine and Embryology are fast developing newer branches of medicine with a large personnel deficit”. SAF Guest lecture on “Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma” (HHC) End stage parenchymal liver disease is drastically on the rise all over the world, due to a variety of etiologies. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HHC) by far leads the pack and boasts the distinction as being the most morbid and mortal. Management of HCC, as any malignancy is removal of the tumor load based on

sound oncological principles with or without hepatic functional replacement therapy. Very few doctors can claim to be successful team leaders in the magnet of such a patient. Even few can call themselves “gurus” with lots of followers, the one leading the others by

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many a mile is Prof.Mohamed Rela , Director, Institute of Liver diseases and Transplantation , Global Hospital, Chennai. The Department of General Surgery along with the Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) and Medical Education Unit added him as a jewel, to the crown of MGMC&RI. The forenoon of 26.07.12 was dedicated to Department of General Surgery. Pleasantries were exchanged. He treated the post-graduates with a couple of clinical case discussions, leaving them wanting for more. The faculties interacted with him and were left with a burning desire to start a liver transplant unit in MGMC&RI, the true quality of an inspiring leader. The remaining Gandhian`s had their share in the afternoon. They were given the broader picture of HCC by Prof.Mohamed Rela who spoke on the topic, “Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma”– the learning’s from the past, execution of the present and vision for the future. The enlightenment evoked ardent interaction at the end of the talk. The day concluded with everlasting relishable memories. The Music Medicine Unit and CME-cum-Workshop on “Stress Management: Role of Musical Intervention” The Music Medicine Unit, under the strong leadership of Prof.Dr.Bharathi, has been involved in extensive research, combined with patient care, taking up relevant case studies in collaboration with the departments of Psychiatry, Urology, General Medicine, and other specialties in the hospital. Several

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research publications have come out in International journals. The first research paper was published in February 2012, in the International Journal of Current Scientific Research, by Bharathi et al. The study highlights the effects of the Indian Raga Bageshree on the body temperature of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The second study focused on the causes of psychomorbidity and stressful events among medical students, in order to prepare the ground for suitable music therapy administration for the psychologically afflicted among the student population. The article was published in the International Journal of Current Biological and Medical Science, April, 2012. The third research study done on the effects of Rag Neelambari on premature infants in NICU is under publication.

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The CME-cum-Workshop conducted on 27.07.2012, added a feather to the cap of Music Medicine Unit. The CME titled “Stress Management: Role of Musical Intervention”, was conducted in the Ground Floor Lecture Hall, MGMC&RI. The CME-cum-workshop was formally inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of SBV University, Prof.D.R.Gunasekaran while Prof.G.Muthurangan, Dean MGMCRI, gave the key note address. Ms.Lucanne Magill from USA was the resource person. Prof. Dr. M. Peter Fernandez enlightened the audience about the causes of psychomorbidity among medical students. Ms. Lucanne Magill explained how music could be used as a complementary therapy in various clinical disciplines. Dr. Clara Michael, Director of Nursing, Global Hospitals, Chennai, spoke about her research on the effects of music administration in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Dr, Sumathy Sundar spoke about Music Therapy in Cancer Care. The afternoon Workshop session consisted of an exposition “Music Intervention for Clinical Purposes”’, where the use of Indian Ragas for treatment of various psychosomatic disorders was discussed. A booklet describing the efficacy of the Ragas along with scientific documentation, and a musical CD containing all the relevant musical excerpts was distributed to all the participants. Following this, Dr. Bharathi uplifted the audience to an elevated state of consciousness through her session on “Guided Imagery with Music”. Mr. Devanathan explained while simultaneously demonstrating the use of harmonics and chords for therapeutic purpoises. Mr. Aureleo from Auroville, Puducherry, demonstrated how sound can be utilized for healing purposes, using devices manufactured by him. Finally, the Dept. of Yoga Therapy demonstrated the synergistic effects of Music & Yoga to the audience. The session ended with a panel discussion in which all the speakers and audience participated.

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SAF Guest lecture on “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – Past, Present and the Future” A Guest lecture was conducted on 28.09.2012 by Scientific and Academic Forum (SAF) and Medical Education Unit, MGMC & RI. The speaker was Dr. Nitin Kekre, Professor and Head of Department of Urology, CMC, Vellore. He delivered a guest lecture on “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – Past, Present and the Future”. The month of September was commemorated the world over, as the International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The department of Urology, MGMC, organized public awareness camps on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate disease. The highlight of the department of Urology initiative programme was a guest talk by reputed teacher Dr. Nitin Kekre. The lecture started off with a brief overview of history of BPH and its management. Dr. Nitin Kekre discussed at length the merits and demerits of the PSA test, inviting a lot of discussion about the versatility of the serum PSA test as a routine screening investigation. He continued to impress the audience, sharing with us his experiences at CMC Vellore on BPH management; the lecture culminating in a series of slides on the future of BPH management in the form of LASER prostatectomy. The lecture invited a lot of discussion from various members of the audience, resulting in a delightful forum of knowledge transfer He later interacted with members of the department of Urology at MGMC and provided valuable insights on avenues for further improvement.

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SPOTLIGHT DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY The Department of Urology at the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute was established in 2002, making it one of the earliest superspecialty services in and around Pondicherry. Since its inception, it has strived to deliver quality patient care at affordable prices to the largest number of patients possible. The Department strives hard in providing ‘affordable and quality healthcare’ to the largest number of patients possible. Currently the department see about 500 patients per month, who come from great distances to avail treatment here. The range of the services include :– Investigative services like 1.Urodynamics 2.Uroradiological services like RGU, MCU and Penile Doppler 3.Prostate biopsies 4.Outpatient Cystoscopies The Department believes in technology and currently the department is the forerunner of modern therapy in possessing the state of the art and delivering the same at the lowest costs possible. 1.Laser in Urology – The Department of Urology is

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the first institute in Pondicherry to acquire a Holmium 20W laser and are using it for urological stone diseases, internal urethrotomy, bladder tumor fulgurations, Posterior Urethral Valve fulgurations etc. 2.Laparascopic Urology – The Department is also the first institute to acquire the state of the art in imaging by having the first HD imaging system in Pondicherry, offering a wide range of minimally invasive surgeries such as a.Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy b.Laparoscopic Nephrectomy c.Laparoscopic Orchidopexy d.Laparoscopic Cyst Deroofing e.Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty 3.The Department of Urology performs a large number of Endourological procedures including a.Ureteroscopic lithotripsy for stone disease b.Retrograde Intra-renal Surgeries with Holmium Laser c.Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) i.The first to acquire a saline TURP system using bipolar current, a leap forward in management of Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) ii.The first to perform laser prostate ablations and

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offer same for BPE in and around Pondicherry and Cuddalore d.Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL) – Urology doctors perform a large number of PNLs and patients come from far and wide for this service. This is a special area of excellence for the department and they also manage all kinds of renal calculi including complex staghorn and pediatric renal calculi, doing almost a hundred cases every year. e.Trans-Urethral Resection of the Bladder Tumor (TURBT) f.Endoscopic Urethrotomy for strictures. 4.Recostructive Urology – a.Urethral Stricture Disease – The Urology doctors perform a large of complex urethral reconstructions and are having one of the largest series of Buccal Mucosal Graft (BMG) Urethroplasties within the last year. This is done for dense, long strictures in urethra and entails augmentation of the native urethra with harvested buccal and lingual mucosal strips. b.Hypospadias surgery 5.Uro-Oncology – a.The department perform all kinds of radical surgeries for renal, bladder and prostate cancer and had recently commemorated Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September 2012 at MGMCRI. 6.Uro-Gynecology – They provide treatment for female incontinence due to fistulas and stress urinary incontinence. 7.Andrology – The department offers a wide range of Andrological services such as male infertility management, management of Erectile Dysfunction MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

(ED) and Premature Ejaculation (PME). ED and PME are significant but yet hidden problems in our society and the department strives to spread awareness and dispel myths about sexual problems by actively engaging with the community on these issues in various forums. In view of Prostate Awareness Month – September 2012, the Department of Urology organized camps at Pondicherry beach for creating awareness on prostate diseases and their management options. Additional services offered: 1.Diode LASER Prostatectomy -For high risk patients with BPH The Department is currently working with the Nephrology department to deliver Renal Replacement Therapy in our Institution and we hope to start Renal Transplantation services in our Institution as early as possible.The department is running an M.Ch program and is currently involved in a multitude of research projects. The department is also involved in Urological teaching for Undergraduates and Surgery PostGraduates.

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IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Scientific Publications Srirangaraj S, Venkatesha. D. Absolute lymphocyte count as a surrogate marker for CD4 counts after six months of HAART initiation in a resource-limited setting in India. Indian J Med Res 2012;135(6):895-900. Pramodhini S, Niveditha S, Umadevi S, Kumar S, Stephen S. Antiobiotic resistance pattern of biofilmforming uropathogens isolated from catheterized patients in Pondicherry, India. Australasian Medical Journal 2012; 5(7): 344-8. Pramodhini S, Thenmozhivalli PR, Selvi R, DilliraniV, Vasumathi A, Agatha D. Bacteriological profile of superficial and deep seated abscesses and their antibiogram in a tertiary care hospital, South India. Indian Journal of Medical Specialties 2012; (Online 16.06.2012) Harsha S, Manimekalai K, Sivaprakash B, Gynaneshwar S, Jagan Mohan, Pooja Rajasekaran, Padmavathi S. Effects of Antidepressants on serum sodium levels - A Prospective Study. International Journal of neuropsychopharmacology- 2012; 15(1). Kingshuk Lahon, Harsha M Shetty, Amith Paramel, Gyaneswar Sharma. A retrospective study of extrapyramidal syndromes due to second generation antipsychotics. Journal of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics Jul-Sep 2012; 3(3):266-8. Gautam Sahu, Kingshuk Lahon, Navajit Sahu. Lafutidine. A H2 receptor antagonist with a novel mechanism of action: implications in the treatment of acid peptic disorders. Biomedicine Jul-Sep 2012;32(3). Chhavi N, Venkatesh C, Soundararajan P, Gunasekaran D. Unusual ocular manifestations of Dengue fever in a young girl. Indian J Pediatr. DOI 10.1007/s12098-012-0871-0. L Balaji, C Venkatesh, N Chhavi, D Gunasekaran, P Soundararajan. Too short and too poor: a tale of two siblings. Indian J Endocr Metab 2012; 16:815-6. Arun kumar S. Bilodi. “Gastro schisis associated with anomalies – A case report. International journal of current research & review Sept 2012; 4(18):171 – 174. Mary Hydrina D’ silva, Anbalagan. J, Sudha Rao, Rijied Thompson Swer. Anatomical study on renal agenesis. J. Anat. Soc. 2012; 61(1):48- 52. D.S. Kotasthane, V.D. Kotasthane, G. Koteeswaran. Pilomatrix Carcinoma at the Popliteal

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Fossa: A Case Report with a Review of the Literature. The Internet Journal of Pathology 2012; 13(3). DOI: 10.5580/2c10 A. Jain, D.S. Kotasthane, G. Koteeswaran. Extraabdominal-Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis in the Index Finger: A Rare Case Report. The Internet Journal of Pathology 2012;13(3). DOI: 10.5580/2c0f Gunvanti B. Rathod, Pragnesh Parmar, R.N. Gonsai. Osteoma of external auditory canal – A case report. International Journal of Current Research and Review July 2012;4(14):55-58. Zankhana N Prajapati, Gunvanti B. Rathod, R.N. Gonsai, T.B. Kadam. Matrix Producing Mammary Carcinoma – A Rare Breast Tumour. International Journal of Current Research and Review August 2012;04(15): 62-65. Ananthakrishnan N. Esophageal bypass using the midcolon: a modified technique for corrosive esophageal strictures. World Journal of Surgical Procedures 201228, 1-4. Rao BB, Kalayarasan R, Kate V, Ananthakrishnan N. Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: prevention and management. Review Article. International Scholarly Research Network, ISRN Vascular Medicine 2012; Article ID 783214. Ananthakrishnan.N, Shanthi.AK. ICMR’s Ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human participants: need for clarification. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, 2012, 9, 207-209. Manoj Karthick S, Manoj Kumar R, Ananathakrishnan N. Gossypiboma: An unusual foreign body of the male urethra. Indian Journal of Surgery, 2012, DOI 10.1007/s12262-012-0694-2. Sudeepta Kumar Swain, S.Robinson Smile, T.Tirou Aroul, Deepak David. An unusual presentation of GIST of stomach with Neuro fibromatosis -1. Indian Journal of Surgery, Sep.2012. S. Brahadeeswaran, T.Tirou Aroul, S.Robinson Smile. A prospective randomized control study comparing rubber band ligation with injection sclerotherapy for grade II Haemorrhoids. International Journal of current research and review. Nikhil Nanjappa, Alok Mohanty, Tirou Aroul, Robinson smile. “Thyroid Carcinoma in Nodular Goitre”.

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The Journal of Thyroid Disorders and Therapy. Open Access Article Published By The Omics Group, USA. Nikhil Nanjappa, Tirou Aroul, Robinson Smile, published book titled “Risk Factors For Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers”, by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Shib Sekhar Datta. Sex education in the school and college curriculum: Need of the hour (View Point). Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2012; 6(7):1362-64. Jaiganesh K, Sobana R, Srinivasan AR. Biosensors in physiological chemistry. Bulletin of Assoc. of Physiologists of Tamilnadu, 2012; 6: 14-20 Abirami A, Geetha Jana, Sobana R, Bharathi P. Psychological morbidity and stressful events among students entering the medical career. International Journal of Current Biological and Medical Science, 2012; 2: 253-256 Awards Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor, Dept of TBCD, received the ‘Lieutenant Governor Award for the “Selfless contribution to Health care activities”(2012)’

conferred by the All India Jain Society and GOTHI Charitable Trust on 14.08.12. Prof.M Ravishankar, Prof & Head, Dept. of Anaesthesiology was felicitated as ‘Renowned Teacher’ in ‘BAPU’ (Balaji Anaesthesia Post graduate Update) Thirupathi on 02.09.12. Dr.C.P.GaneshBabu,Dr.SudeeptaKumar Swain, Assoc. Professors, and Dr. K.V. Rajan, Asst. Professor, Department of Surgery has been awarded, “Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery” at AMASICON-2012 in Coimbatore between 19.07.12 to 22.07.12 Scientific Presentations Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor,

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attended the RNTCP State Task Force Meet on 27.07.12 held at the Office of the NRHM (old Maternity Hospital) and presented the RNTCP implementation status at MGMCRI. Dr.C.Venkatesh, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, participated as an invited speaker in the monthly IMA meet of Cuddalore IMA and gave a talk on “Approach to a coughing child” at Krishna Hospital Cuddalore held in the first week of July. Prof. Mossadeq.A, attended South Zone Urology conference at Hyderabad in July 2012 and presented a poster on ‘Does alpha blockers help in nocturia associated with LUTS/BPH?’ Dr. Sendhil Coumary A, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of OBGY, presented an interesting case report “Chronic Senile Inversion” at YUVA FOGSI held at Madurai between 13.07.12 & 15.07.12. Dr. Sunita Samal, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of OBGY, presented an interesting case report “Placenta Percreta Induced Uterine Rupture – An Unusual Case Report at YUVA FOGSI held at Madurai between 13.07.12 & 15.07.12. Dr.Ashish Saroagi, Asst. Professor, Dept of Anaesthesiology presented a case report on “Chronic groin pain / inguinodnia management” at CME organized by Indian society of Anaesthesiology, Puducherry Branch on 04.08.12. Dr. S. Srinivasan, Prof & Head, Dept. of Pediatrics, participated as a faculty and gave a talk on “Cardiovascular examination in children” at the annual conference of Tamil Nadu state IAP held at Puducherry on 10.08.12. Dr. D.Gunasekaran, Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, participated as a faculty and gave a talk on “Approach to an Infant born to HIV positive mother” at the annual conference of Tamil Nadu state IAP held at Puducherry on 10.08.12. Dr. Srirangaraj.S, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, presented a Poster entitled ‘Emergence of NARST and its impact on use of Fluroquinolones as antibiotic choice for treatment’ at the Second annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Disease Society – CIDSCON-2012, at Chennai from 24.08.12 to 26.08.12. Dr. Shib Sekhar Datta, Asst. Professor, Dept of Community Medicine, gave a guest lecture during 1st Annual State Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, (Puducherry

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Chapter) organized by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry on ‘Bold Old: Facts and Figures’ on 26.08.12. Prof.M.Ravishankar was invited as a guest speaker in ‘Balaji Anaesthesia Post graduate Update’ (BAPU) in Thirupathi between 01.09.12 and 02.09.12. He delivered a lecture on “Depth of Anaesthesia – concepts”. Dr. Kingshuk Lahon, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology presented a Poster on “ A prospective cross sectional drug utilisation study of anti-diabetic prescription in the hospital pharmacy of a tertiary care teaching hospital” at SRIPS 2012 conducted by Chettinad Medical College And Research Institute on 08.09.12. Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor, Dept of TBCD, delivered a talk on “Sleep Study –Diagnostic Devices: Controversies and Updates” on 16.09.12 at GRT Convention Centre, Chennai organized by the National College of Chest Physicians Southern Chapter. Dr.Yoganarasimha, Prof & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, gave guest talk regarding the topic “Medical negligence” in South Indian MedicoLegal association (SIMLA) conference held at JIPMER on 21.9.12. Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor, Dept of TBCD, delivered a talk on “Role of Spirometry in Pulmonary Medicine” organized by the Departments of Pulmonary Medicine and Medical Education, Sri Venkateshwara Medical college & Hospital, Ariyur, on 24.09.12. Dr. Srirangaraj.S, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology presented a Poster entitled ‘Can Platelet Count be a useful Surrogate for CD4 Counts in Monitoring Response to HAART? : A South Indian Study’ at the CME on ‘Rabies-update-2012’, organized by SRM Medical college, Chennai on 28.09.12. Dr. Lopamudra Bhattacharya, Asst. Professor, Dept. of OBGY, presented a paper on Outcome of Forceps Delivery in a Teaching Hospital – A 2 Year Experience at 11th world congress and 19th Indian conference

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on RCH held at New Delhi between 15.09.12 and 16.09.12. Dr P. Karthikeyan, Professor, Department of ENT, was invited as the chair person for two events, “DNB exam preparation”, talk by Dr Achal Gulati and “Bilateral abductor palsy”, talk by Dr. Jayakumar Menon on 29.09.12. The above stated events were held in “Kodai ORL 2012” Associations of Otolaryngologist of India Tamilnadu State Branch, 15th Annual State Conference. Dr.Parthasarathy S, Asst. Professor, Dept of Anaesthesiology, delivered a lecture on “Inhalational agents” and “Neonatal resuscitation” at Indian society of Anaesthesiology, Thanjavur on September 2012. Officiation As Chairperson In Academic /Scientific Events Dr. S. Selvasundari, Prof & Head, & Dr. K. Srikanth, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology conducted an Instruction course on “Visual field Examination” and chaired a few sessions at the 60th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association conducted at Thiruchirapalli between 10.08.12 and 12.08.12 Dr. Madanmohan, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology chaired a session at the National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Research Methodology and Publications held at JIPMER from 23.08.12 to 25.08.12. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, chaired a Session on ‘Current Trends And Management of SVC Obstruction’ at Pondicherry Chest Society Meeting on 09.09.12. Dr. Arun Kumar S. Bilodi, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper entitled “ Anomaly & its importance and chaired a session at 13th Karnataka Chapter of Anatomy(KCA) held at BLDE Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka on 10.09.2012. Dr. S. Selvasundari, Prof & Head, Department of ophthalmology, chaired the cornea CME programme conducted by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association at hotel GRT Sunway, Pondicherry on 23.09.2012. Participation In Academic/Scientific Events Prof S. Stephen , Head, Prof S Umadevi, Dr. S.

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Pramodhini and Dr. C. Meenakshisundaram, Assistant Professors, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Clinical microbiology-an update”- conducted by IAMM Puducherry chapter in SVMC & RC on 14.07.12. Dr. Chetan Anand, Asst. Professor. Department of Surgery attended a conference on The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) AMASICON-2012 at Coimbatore between 19.07.2012 to 22.07.2012 Dr.P.Soundararajan, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, participated in the annual conference of Tamil Nadu state IAP held at Puducherry on 10.08.12. Dr. C.Venkatesh, Asst. Professor, Department of Pediatrics, participated as a faculty in the “Essential Newborn Nursing Workshop” held as a part of annual conference of Tamil Nadu state IAP held at Puducherry on 10.08.12. Dr.K.Surendra Menon, Professor & Head, Dr. Pajanivel, Professor, Dr.Sidharth Ajay, Senior Resident, Dr.Kanakala Bhairava Swamy, Senior Resident, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, attended the Pondicherry Chest society meeting on ‘Latest Modalities in Management of Sarcoidosis’ on 12.08.12. Mrs.A.N.Uma, Mrs. Mary Hydrina D‘silva, Dr.G.Vinay and Dr. G.Mugunthan, Asst. Professors, Department of Anatomy attended “National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Research Methodology and Publications” organized by the department of Physiology at JIPMER between 23.08.12 to 25.08.12. Dr. Srirangaraj. S, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the Second annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Disease Society –CIDSCON-2012, at Chennai from 24.08.12 to 26.08.12. Dr. Pragnesh Parmar, Asst. Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine attended a CME on ‘Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organ Transplantation’ on 26.08.12 at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. Dr. Sukanto Sarkar, Asst. Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a national symposium on quality of care of the elderly population, organized by the Geriatric Psychiatry Speciality Section of the Indian Psychiatric Society, at Chennai, on 26.08.12. Dr.C.P.Ganesh Babu, Dr. R. Kannan, Dr. Balachandar, Dr. Brahadeeswaran, Dept. of General Surgery, attended ASI conference, TN & P Chapter at Thanjavur in August2012. Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof & Head, Department of

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Pediatrics, attended as a faculty in TIPS (Training in practical skills) for post graduates training workshop held at Hyderabad on 01.09.12 and 02.09.12. Dr.S.Srinivasan, Prof & Head, Department of Pediatrics, inspected the pediatric department of IGGGHPGI, for DNB appraisal. He interacted with post graduate students and took teaching rounds with them on 12.09.12. Dr. Eswaran S, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in TANPSYCON, the annual conference of the Tamil Nadu state branch of the Indian Psychiatric Society, organized at Thanjavur, from 21.09.12 to 22.09.12. Dr. Sivaprakash B, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, participated in ICONS-V, the 5th International Conference on Schizophrenia organized by the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) in association with the Indian Psychiatric Society and the World Psychiatric Association, at Chennai, from 21.09.12 to 23.09.12. Dr. Senti Toshi, Assistant Professor, Department Of Forensic Medicine, attended South Indian MedicoLegal association (SIMLA) conference from 21.09.12 to 23.09.12 held at JIPMER, Puducherry Dr. Srirangaraj. S, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on ‘Rabiesupdate-2012’, organized by SRM Medical College, Chennai on 28.09.12. Dr. Kingshuk Lahon, Assoc. Professor, Department of Pharmacology, attended the Workshop on “Advanced Pharmacovigilance” conducted by JIPMER on 29.09.12 Dr. Sudar Codi R, Asst. Professor, Department of Pharmacology, attended the work shop on Clinical Trials in SRIPS conducted by Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute On September 2012. Miscellany Dr.Pajanivel.R, Professor, Dept of TBCD, selected as the Member of RNTCP State Operational Research Committee and attended the first OR Committee meeting held on 20.08.12 at the Government Hospital for Chest Diseases. Dr.Parthasarathy S, Asst.Professor, Dept of Anaesthesiology was praised as “Mazhaikavi Maruthuvar” by Salem Manam Mandram for his work on Tamil literature at Salem on 25.08.12.

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CAMPAIGNS AND COMMEMORATIONS World Breast Feeding Week World Breast feeding week was commemorated between 01.08.12 and 07.08.12 jointly by the department of Pediatrics, MGMCRI and KGNC,

Red Ribbon Club The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of MGMC & RI conducted an “Awareness Programme on “HIV/ AIDS and Voluntary Blood Donation “ at the Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology, in collaboration with the NSS of RGCET on 22.09.12. About 200 students participated in the program. The program was arranged by the Program Organizer of RRC Dr. S. Krishnan, Professor & Head, Department of DVL and Dr. Kandasamy Asst. Prof , Dept of DVL. Dr. S. Krishnan, also gave a short lecture on HIV/AIDS and voluntary blood donation , following which the students spoke on voluntary blood donation. Prizes were distributed for the best speakers.

Puducherry. Puppet show, role play, mime show, poster competition, essay writing and breastfeeding quiz for post graduates were conducted. Pediatric post graduates also conducted a symposium on breast

Prostate Awareness Month – September 2012 The Department of Urology organized camps at Pondicherry beach for creating awareness on prostate diseases and their management options. The department also organized interactive lecture on

feeding. Dr. Virudhgiri, past President of IAPTNSC spoke on the practical aspects of breast feeding. Various outreach programs were conducted by Professor Dr.S.Srinivasan jointly with NGO`s and self help groups in which, Professor D.Gunasekaran and Assistant Professors Dr.C.Venkatesh and Dr.U.Ramkumar participated and spoke on the benefits of breast feeding. Prizes for the various events were handed over to the students by the Medical Superintendent, Prof M.Varadarajan and Dr. Virudhagiri.

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prostate awareness for the general public near the Nutrition Week” was aimed for sensitizing community especially mothers and care takers of under five aged Medical records department (MRD) of MGMC&RI.

Mental Health Awareness Program Dr. Abu Backer S, postgraduate resident, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a mental health awareness talk during a health camp conducted by MGMCRI at Vandipalayam, Cuddalore, on 14.08.2012. Dr. Jawahar Kennedy, postgraduate resident, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a mental health awareness talk at St. Pauls’s School, Nellikuppam, Tamil Nadu, on 04.09.2012. Dr. Jeyan A, postgraduate resident, Department of Psychiatry, delivered a mental health awareness talk during a health camp conducted by MGMCRI at Neyveli, on 27.09.12.

children, regarding various nutritional aspects to halt malnutrition. In regard to promote healthy nutritional practices in community, “Health Baby Competition” was organized for under five children. A total of 31 children participated. They were assessed by post graduates & interns from Department of Community Medicine by using WHO standards for growth. Beside this, other parameters were personal Hygiene, Immunization history which was followed by health checkup of all the participants. Under the guidance of Dr. D.R.Bharati, Dr. Partha Nandi, Dr. Abhijit Boratne and in the presence of all faculty members from the Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Vijayalakshmi (PG student) delivered talk on breast feeding as per Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) guidelines while Dr. Suganthi (PG student) discussed about nutrition of age under five children as per National Institute of Nutrition (NIN, Hyderabad) guidelines. Health education charts were displayedKrithiga, (post graduates). Dr. Fredrik Stephens and all other PGs were

“National Nutrition Week From 01.09.12 to 07.09.12” In accordance to “National Nutrition Week” Department of Community Medicine, MGMC & RI, conducted program at Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Seliamedu on Saturday, 08.09.12. The program was chaired by Dr. D.R.Bharati, (Associate Professor, Community Medicine). Since malnutrition among children age under five, is a main public health problem in India, this commemoration of “National

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involved in logistics and arrangement of the function. Dr. D.R.Bharati, Dr. Partha Nandi (Associate Professors, Community Medicine) and Sister Usha (ANM, RHTC, Seliamedu) distributed Prizes to three winners of the “Healthy Baby Competition”. There were distribution of fruits and soaps to all the members of the audience (50) including routine OPD patients for promotion of healthy nutrition and hand washing practices. Health education pamphlets describing importance of breast feeding, nutritional problems, obesity and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) were also distributed among audience. Dr. Prabhakaran

(Assistant Professor, Community Medicine) concluded program by proposing the vote of thanks to Chairman, SBV University, Management and Administration of MGMC & RI, Dr. Gunasekaran, Vice Chancellor SBV University, Dr. Muthurangan, Dean, MGMC & RI, Transport Dept., Department of Community Medicine, RHTC Seliamedu Staff, RHTC centre coordinator, Mr. Annamalai and all mothers, care takers of children and audience.The whole program was initiated, carried out and concluded under the supervision of Dr. Abhijit Boratne (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, )

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR I MBBS STUDENTS

The fifth batch of I MBBS student, strength of 150 joined our institution under Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University on 06.08.2012. The Orientation program for the newly joined students started with a formal inauguration of lighting of kuthuvilaku by the senior faculty members and by fresher’s parents. Medical Superintendent Prof.M.Varadarajan, gave the welcome addresses following which Prof.Robinson S.Smile, Head, Dept.

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of Surgery, Prof.K.R.Thiyagarajan, Head, Department of Orthopedics and Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan, Coordinator, PG studies, Prof.G.Muthurangan, Dean and Prof D.R.Gunesekaran, Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University addressed the gathering. The Chronicle wishes the entire fresher’s a warm welcome and success in all their future endeavors.

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OUT REACH SERVICES Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, since the year of inception is providing tireless, dedicated, honest and wholesome health care services to the mankind both inside the hospital wards and outside the hospital in the community/ rural areas in and around Puducherry. The health care providers in the community used to be mainly learned Professors of various specialist departments in coordination with the department of Community Medicine, junior faculty members, post-Graduate students and several paramedical workers on and off the scenes. The Community health care services are mainly provided through free health camps organized by the department of Community Medicine of MGMC&RI in and around Puducherry. MGMC&RI and the department of Community Medicine is very proud to state that hundreds of such health camps were organized since its inception and thousands of common and rural people, usually unreached, got benefitted not only by free health check-up and consultation but also with provision of free medications, lab investigations and referral services according to the need.

department, viz. Medicine, Surgery, OBGY, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, at Vandipalayam, in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. Dr. Partha Nandi (Associate Professor of Community Medicine) was the coordinator of the camp. The students from Glasgow University Medical School posted in the department of Community medicine (namely Rebecca Forest, Andrew Mcfucken, Joshua Nielsen and David Burgess) had also visited the camp under the guidance of Dr. Partha Nandi and they were amazed to know the service provided to the local people and also about the concept and functioning of the Tele-Medicine Van. Around 279 people were the beneficiaries and 56 of them were

Health Camps For the months from July to September 2012, the department of Community Medicine had organized three health camps in total. The details of each camp referred to MGMC&RI for further investigation and are as follows: treatment. Mr. Manivasakam. K, the medical social worker of Community Medicine played a major role in organizing the camp. Dr. Surender (PG student of Community Medicine) rendered his service in the overall functioning and monitoring of the camp. A skin camp was conducted at Life Help Center, at Mettupalayam on 22.08.2012 . The doctors from the Dept. of Dermatology as a team attended the camp and screened all the students, inmates and the employees of the institute. The second multispecialty free medical camp was held on 06.09.2012 at Vadalur, Cuddalore and Tamilnadu. The camp was organized by the department of Community Medicine in coordination On 14.08.2012 a free medical camp was with several specialty departments. Dr. Lokesh Agarwal organized by the department of Community was the coordinator for the overall activities of the Medicine in coordination with various other specialty camp. In total 796 local people were benefited and

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237 patients among them were referred to MGMCRI for further evaluations and needful. Mr. Manivasakam. K (Medical Social worker) and Dr. Fredrick Stephen (PG Student of Com. Medicine) were the key persons in organizing and running the camp in successful manner. On 27.09.12 the third multispecialty health camp was organized by the dept. of Community Medicine in coordination with the departments of Medicine, Surgery, OBGY, Paediatrics, DVL, ENT,

Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics. Dr. Shib S. Dutta (Assistant Professor) was the coordinator of the camp from the dept. of Community Medicine. The camp was held at Neyveli, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. Total 168 patients were the beneficiaries and around 25 patients were referred to various department of MGMCRI for further specialized treatment. Dr. Vijaylakhsmi (PG Student of Community Medicine) and Mr.

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Manivasakam. K (Medical Social worker) helped in organizing and smooth running of the camp.

Activities in the Health Centres In South Asia, PHCs are the basic first-line units providing primary health care. Theoretically, there is one PHC for every 30,000 of population. Each PHC has five or six sub-centres staffed by health workers for outreach services such as immunization, basic curative care services, and maternal and child health services. PHCs generally consist of one or more doctors, a pharmacist, a staff nurse, and other paramedical support staff. GOBI-FFF (Growth monitoring; Oral rehydration; Breastfeeding; Immunization; Female education; Family planning; Food supplements) is a model of a PHC. In India, PHCs form a basic part of the health egree holder. In addition to the provision of diagnostic and curative services, the Medical Officer acts as the primary administrator for the PHC. The primary field staff, who provide outreach services, are called “ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)” or a village health nurse, depending upon the Indian state where the PHC is located. The village health nurse provides service at the point of care, often in the patient’s home. If additional diagnostic testing or clinical intervention is required, the patient is transported to the PHC to be evaluated by the Medical Officer. Under the national rural health mission, PHCs are rapidly being upgraded. The department of Community Medicine of MGMC&RI has got two actively functioning health and training centers attached with since the beginning, namely Rural Health and Training Centre (RHTC), Seliamedu and Urban Health and Training Centre (UHTC), Ariyankuppam. These centres not only provide

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curative cares to the patients but promotive and preventive cares are also provided by the permanently posted medical officers and the post graduate students of the department of Community Medicine. The centers function from 8.30am to 4.00pm every week days, except on Saturdays up to 2.00pm. The activities in the centers are well monitored by the HOD, Community Medicine, as well as by the in-charge Assistant Professors for each center from the department of Community Medicine. All the activities taking place in both the centers are well documented in various wellmaintained registers and are reproduced to the institution as and when required. The centers not only provide free Out Patient (O.P.) services with preliminary investigations and treatment to the patients but also provide health educations and health promotional guidance, as per schedule, under the supervision of the medical officer and PG students, as directed by the department of Community Medicine on regular basis. The O.P. census for the month of July, 2012, in RHTC was 1274 (with 629 new + 645 old) cases and in UHTC it was 1291 (with 490 new + 801 old) cases. For the month of August, 2012, the O.P. census

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in RHTC was 1164 (with 599 new + 565 old) cases and in UHTC it was 1208 (with 417 new + 791 old) cases. The O.P. census for the month of September, 2012, in RHTC was 1203 (with 651 new + 552 old) cases and in UHTC it was 1206 (with 446 new + 760 old) cases. Besides the O.P. services, on every Thursdays a session of health education were done in the UHTC, Ariyankuppam, for all those who come in the centre (patients and patients’ care takers). Similarly on every Wednesday health educational sessions are organized in the RHTC, Seliamedu, as a part of Health Promotion, Health Education and Behavioral change program to be disseminated in the community. The local community people use to get benefited in various aspects like general health and hygiene, oral hygiene, water borne diseases, vector borne diseases, other communicable diseases and their preventions, Non-communicable diseases like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Cancer, information and importance of Family Planning, Diet and Nutrition, Waste disposal etc. All the faculty, doctors and staff of the department of Community Medicine take the pride of being associated with MGMC&RI and providing these noble services to the humanity in the field practicing areas of MGMC&RI specially the rural, unreached and mostly illiterate community.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Dr. S. Stephen, Prof & Head, Department of Microbiology has been granted an ICMR task force multi centre ad-hoc Research project on, “Clinical and Seroepidemiological study of Scrub typhus, Spotted fever and ‘Q’ fever in Puducherry”. Dr. B. Sangeetha joined as Research Assistant on 24.09.12 for this ICMR Research Project. This project is for three years, w.e.f. 01.07.12. The total budget allocation is around Rs. 32 lakhs. Three different institutions are involved in this project, with Prof. S.Stephen as the Principal Investigator, Co-investigators: Prof. Gunasekaran (Paed), Prof. S. Somasundaram (Med), Dr. M. Haneefa (Med) from MGMC&RI; Dr. K. Sarangapani (SpecialistMicrobiology), Dr. Stanley Ambrose (SpecialistGeneral Medicine), IGGGH &PG RI and Dr. P.X. Antony (Associate Professor of Vet. Microbiology), Govt. Veterinary College, Pondicherry (RAGACOVAS).

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SCHOLARS IN THE MAKING PG Students’ News Dr. Nischinta, Postgraduate student, IIIyr MS, Dept. of OBGY, presented a paper on Common Tumour with Uncommon Presentation at YUVA FOGSI held at Madurai between 13.07.12 and 15.07.12. This paper won the second prize among free papers. Dr. Ramya Thulasi Postgraduate student, IIIyr MS, Dept. of OBGY, presented a paper on Female Foeticide- A Death Unsung at YUVA FOGSI held at Madurai between 13.07.12 and 15.07.12. Dr. Harneet Singh Postgraduate student, IIyr MS, Dept. of OBGY, presented a poster on Paraurethal Leiomyoma at YUVA FOGSI held at Madurai between 13.07.12 and 15.07.12. Dr. Divya, Post graduate student, department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a paper titled “A series of lid reconstruction procedures for lid tumours” at the 60th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association conducted at Hotel Sangam, Thiruchirapalli on 10.08.2012. Dr. Avonou Keditsu, Post graduate student, department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a paper titled “A comparative study of central corneal thickness between diabetic and non diabetic patients” at the 60th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association conducted at Hotel Sangam, Thiruchirapalli on 10.08.2012.. Dr. Vathsalya, Post graduate student of department of Ophthalmology attended and presented a poster titled “An atypical presentation of a rare ocular tumor – Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia” at the 60th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association conducted at Hotel Sangam, Thiruchirapalli on 10.08.2012. Dr Sujatha Patodia, Final year MD, Post graduate student, Dept. of Pediatrics, presented an oral paper titled “Profile of neonatal admissions in a level II neonatal care unit in Puducherry” at the Annual Conference of State IAP held at Puducherry on 10.08.12. Dr. Neenu Sadanandan, Post Graduate student, Dept of DVL, attended a CME on allergic contact dermatitis held at JIPMER, Pondicherry on 02.09.12. She presented a paper titled “Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Children- a Rare Entity”.

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Dr. Aninda Sidana, Postgraduate resident, Department of Psychiatry, presented a case report titled “Neuropsychiatric manifestations of frontal lobe meningioma” at the monthly meeting of the Scientific and Academic Forum, MGMCRI, on 07.09.12. Dr. Anitta, Post Graduate student, Dept of DVL, attended and presented a poster titled “Short anagen hair syndrome- a rare condition with a new association” at the Hair India 2012 International Conference held at Mahabalipuram from 07.09.12 to 09.09.12. Dr. Narayanasamy S, Postgraduate student, presented a poster titled “Novel Approach for the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity” on SRIPS conducted by Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on 08.09.12. Dr.Kanimozhi.G, Post graduate student, Dept of Pathology, participated in the poster presentation titled “A Case of Chondroid Syringoma in Eye Lid” at 39th Annual KCIAPM State Conference in NIMHANS, Bangalore held between 08.09.12 and 9.09.12. Dr.Udhayabanu.R, II Yr Postgraduate student, Department of Forensic Medicine, presented a paper titled “Sudden death due to cardiac rupture-a case report” in South Indian Medico-Legal Association SIMLA conference on 22.09.12. Dr.J.Venkatesaprasanna, II Yr Postgraduate student, Department of Forensic Medicine, presented a paper titled “Delayed death in hanging - a case report” in South Indian Medico-Legal Association SIMLA conference on 23.09.12. Dr.P.Prasanna, I Yr Post Graduate Department of Forensic Medicine, presented a poster titled “Fingerprint- a tool against crime” in South Indian Medico-Legal Association - SIMLA conference on 23.09.12. Dr. Lavakumar S, Postgraduate student, presented a paper titled “Evaluation of antidepressant activity of Fluoxetine on concurrent administration of Celecoxib in albino mice” at SRIPS conducted by Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on September 2012. Dr. Johan Pandian, Postgraduate student, presented a paper titled “Evaluation of anxiolytic activity of Fluoxetine on concurrent administration of Celecoxib in Albino Mice” at SRIPS conducted by

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Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on September 2012. Dr. Pandiamunian J, Postgraduate student, presented a paper titled “Neutralizing effect of a plant andrographis paniculata against Russell’s Viper Venoma and its comparison with Polyvalent Anti Snake Venom” at SRIPS conducted by Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute on September 2012. Dr. Sabariselvan MR., Postgraduate student, presented a poster titled “Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices associated with ADR reporting amongst doctors in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Pondicherry. ” on SRIPS conducted by Chettinad Medical College And Research Institute on September 2012. Dr. Divya, Dr. Vathsalya, Dr. Nancy, Dr. Maithreyee and Dr. Varun Kumar, Post graduate students , department of Ophthalmology attended “The Intraocular implant and refractive society of India” conference conducted by Agarwal Eye Hospital at Hotel Le Meridean, Chennai from 07.07.2012 to 08.07.2012. Dr. Aninda Sidana, Dr. Abu Backer S, Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni, Postgraduate students, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a postgraduate training program jointly organized by the Kerala State Branch of the Indian Psychiatric Society and the Department of Psychiatry, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, from 07.07.12 to 08.07.12 Dr. Avonou Keditsu, Dr. Divya and Dr. Swathi, Post graduates, department of Ophthalmology attended the “Focus – Neuro ophthalmology” conference conducted by Aravind Eye Hospital at Thirunelveli from 21.07.2012 to 22.07.2012. Dr. L. Ravichandran, Dr. Diego Edwin, Dr. Sukanya S and Dr. Valentina Y, Postgraduate students, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Clinical microbiology-an update”- conducted by IAMM Puducherry chapter in SVMC & RC on 14.07.12. Mr. J. Pradeep, Ms. S. M. Vinithra, Mrs. Vanitha Devi E, Mrs. V. Anitharaj and Ms. Jis Mary Mathew, Master of Science, Medical Microbiology, attended the CME on “Clinical microbiology-an update”conducted by IAMM Puducherry chapter in SVMC & RC on 14.07.12. Dr. Jawahar Kennedy, Postgraduate student, Department of Psychiatry, participated in TANPSYCON,

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the annual conference of the Tamil Nadu state branch of the Indian Psychiatric Society, organized at Thanjavur, on 21.07.12 and 22.07.12. Dr. Swathi, Post graduate student, department of Ophthalmology attended the 60th Annual conference of Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association conducted at Hotel Sangam, Thiruchirapalli between 10.08.2012.and12.08.2012. Dr. R.Ragulan, Dr. Ajis Rehman, Dr. P.Jagadeesh Kumar, Dr. N.Sandeep Krishna, Dr. K.Ranjish, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Dr. Varghese Louis, Postgraduate students, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, attended the Pondicherry Chest society meeting on– ‘Latest Modalities in Management of Sarcoidosis’on 12.08.12. Dr. Ramya , Dr. Nichintha, Dr. Rupal samal, Dr. Rasika, Dr. Ramya Tulsi, Postgraduate students, Dept. of OBGY, attended FOCUS 2012 a PG training program in OBG at Thrissur between 20.08.12 & 24.08.12. Dr.M.Meera (Anatomy), Dr.Abirami and Dr.Shantha kumari (Physiology) Post graduate students, attended “National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Research Methodology and Publications” organized by the department of Physiology at JIPMER between 23.08.2012 to 25.08.2012. Dr. Divya and Dr. Avonou Keditsu, Post graduates, department of Ophthalmology attended the 6th National Post graduate CME programme Kalpavriksha ’12 conducted by Agarwal Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre at Chennai between 23.08.2012 and 26.08.2012. Dr. Sukanya S and Dr. Valentina Y, Postgraduate students, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the Second annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Disease Society –CIDSCON-2012, at Chennai from 24.08.12 to 26.08.12. Dr. Lavakumar S, Dr. Tulasi Raman P, Dr. Rajesh Kumar R, Dr. Narayanasamy S, Dr.Mirunalini, Dr.Velvizhy Postgraduate students, Department of Pharmacology, attended the workshop on “Drug Regulatory Affairs” - conducted by DIA Tamil Nadu Chapter on 25.08.12 at the conference hall of the Tuberculosis Research Centre Chennai. Dr. Aninda Sidana, Dr. Abu Backer S, Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni, Postgraduate students, Department of Psychiatry, participated in a national symposium on quality of care of the elderly population, organized by the Geriatric Psychiatry Specialty Section of the Indian

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Psychiatric Society, at Chennai, on 26.08. 12. Dr.Archana.V, Dr. Sujata Mallick, Dr.Kanimozhi.G, Post graduate students, Dept of Pathology, participated in the 39th Annual KCIAPM State Conference in NIMHANS, Bangalore held between 08.09.12 and 09.09.12. Dr. R.Ragulan, Dr. Ajis Rehman, Dr. P.Jagadeesh Kumar, Dr. N.Sandeep Krishna, Dr. K.Ranjish, Dr. Vineeth Alexander, Dr. Varghese Louis, Postgraduate students, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, attended ACCP Conference on “Sleep and COPD” on 16.09.12, at GRT Convention Centre, Chennai. Dr. L. Ravichandran, Postgraduate students, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Clinicoinvestigative Parasitology” organized by Dept. of Microbiology, Stanley Medical College on 22.09.12. Mr. J. Pradeep, Ms. S. M. Vinithra, Mrs. Vanitha Devi E, Mrs. V. Anitharaj and Ms. Jis Mary Mathew, Master of Science, Medical Microbiology, attended the CME on “Clinico-investigative Parasitology” organized by Dept. of Microbiology, Stanley Medical College on 22.09.12. Dr. Lavakumar S, Dr. Tulasi Raman PDr. Narayanasamy S, Dr.Mirunalini, Department of Pharmacology attended the workshop on “current tools in pharmacological research” - conducted by JIPMER on 22.09.12. Dr.Divya, Dr.Vathsalya, Dr.Varun Kumar, Dr.Swathi, Dr.Maithreyee, Post graduate students, department of ophthalmology attended the Cornea CME programme conducted by Pondicherry Ophthalmologists’ Association at hotel GRT Sunway, Pondicherry on 23.09.2012. Dr. Sivaranjani V, Postgraduate students, Dept. of Microbiology, attended the CME on “Epidemic & pandemic preparedness and response”-sponsored by WHO and organized by Dept. of Microbiology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science on 25.09.12 and 26.09.12. Dr. Divya, Dr. Vathsalya, Post graduateS department of Ophthalmology attended the “Webicon – a web conferencing program on Trabeculactomy and Beyond” conducted by Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry on 27.09.2012 . Dr. Lavakumar S, Dr. Tulasi Raman P, Dr. Narayanasamy S, Dr. Mirunalini, Dr. Velvizhy, Dr. Femijas, Postgraduate students, Department of

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Pharmacology attended the workshop on “Advanced Pharmacovigilance” - conducted by JIPMER on 29.09.12. Dr Raj Thilak, Postgraduate student, Department of ENT, presented a paper “Fibroepithelial polyp - case study in “Kodai ORL 2012” Associations of Otolaryngologist of India Tamilnadu State Branch, 15th Annual State Conference. Dr Neelima Vijayan, Postgraduate student, Department of ENT, presented a paper “Fungal polyposis with Intracranial and Intraorbital extensions” in “Kodai ORL 2012” Associations of Otolaryngologist of India Tamilnadu State Branch, 15th Annual State Conference. Dr Arun Abraham Jose, Postgraduate student, Department of ENT, presented a paper “Hoarse voice with big heart” in “Kodai ORL 2012”Associations of Otolaryngologist of India Tamilnadu State Branch, 15th Annual State Conference. Dr. Tulasi Raman P, Dr.Velvizhi, Postgraduate students, Department of Pharmacology attended the workshop on “Pharmacovigilance” - conducted by IGMC&RI Puducherry. UG Students News : South Zonal Pharmacology UG Meet 2012 The Department of Pharmacology in view of the Phi Sci 3rd Anniversary conducted Intra College Competitions for Undergraduates from 04.08.12 to 05.08.12 at MGMCRI, Puducherry, under various categories like Intra College Quiz, Mini Lecture and Powerpoint Presentation.

The winners of the Intra college quiz team – Nadarajan (Intern), Aarthi (Intern), Padmaja (Intern)

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and the Runners up team - Suyash Sharma (Intern), Ashwin Kumar Intern), Premkumar (Intern). The third winning team - Narton Stephen (Intern), Arun Prashanth (IXsem, Sasi Rekha (Vsem). The fourth place team - Muhamad Muzamil (Vsem), Adhityan (Vsem), Surya Prakash (Vsem). The fifth place team - Hema (Vsem), Hemalatha (Intern), Kiruthika (Intern). The first prize winner of the mini lecture Haripriya.R (Vsemester) , the second prize -Visagan.B (IVsem) and the third place - Soma Sekar (VIIsem).

The first prize winner of the powerpoint presentation - Sam Christopher.J (Vsem) the second prize - Hema.A (Vsem) and the third place - Ragavi.S (Vsem). The Department also conducted Inter Collegiate Competitions under various categories like Intra College Quiz, Mini Lecture, Powerpoint Presentation, Crossword and Poster Competition. Totally 53 teams participated in the preliminary round. Six teams qualified for final inter college quiz competition and the winner of the Inter college cup MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

went to Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, and the Second place - Chengalpet Medical College & Hospital and Third place - JIPMER The first prize winner of the mini lecture Haripriya.R (V seme-MGMCRI), the second prizeSarathamani (Vsem-MGMCRI) and the third placeVisagan (IVsem-MGMCRI). Two consolation prizes were given to Deepa Vasudevan and Varun Kumar (SSMCRI) The first prize winner of the crossword S.Muhammed Muzamil (Vsem-MGMCRI) the second prize- Venkateswaran.K (Vsem-GTMC) and the third place - Ilangovan.S (Vsem-IGMCRI). Two consolation prizes were given to Raguraman.S (V sem-IGMCRI) and Banupriya.R (SMVMCH). The first prize winner of the poster competition - Vishnavi.R (Vsemr-SSMCRI) the second prize- Tilak Ramu.G (Vsem-MGMCRI) and the third placeThanalakshmi.RB (Vsem-SSSMCRI). Three consolation prize were given to Annie (Vsem-MGMCRI), Kiruthiga (V Sem-MGMCRI) and Haripriya ( V sem- IGMCRI). The first prize winner of the powerpoint presentation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kalaranjani (VIIsem-MGMCRI) the second prize- Rajasekar.R (Vsemr-SMVMCH) and the third place - Arunkumar.S (VIIsem-MGMCRI). Three consolation prizes were given to Dhivya.N (IIIsem -MGMCRI), Abishek (V Sem SSSMCRI) and Haripriya.R (V sem- IGMCRI).

The Department of General Surgery for the first time as an evaluation method for III and IX â&#x20AC;&#x201C;semester UG students conducted the quarterly ward leaving test (OSCE),during the month of August and September, 2012. The feed back from the students were excellent.

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RARE CASE REPORTS Department of Surgery Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Appendicectomy - A novel technique One step more in the ladder of minimally invasive surgery in the recent times has been the use of single incision for accessing the abdominal cavity. Conventional laparoscopic appendicectomy involves 3 separate skin incisions for the port sites. Using a single sub-umbilical incision, the aim is to reduce the surgical trauma and post-operative pain thus leading to early recovery. This is the first time in our Institute that this advanced technique of SILS has been carried out. A 17 year old boy was admitted to the Department of General Surgery with Right Iliac Fossa (RIF) pain associated with vomiting for 3 days. He had similar episodes in the past few months. Abdominal examination revealed tenderness in the RIF. A provisional diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made. Laboratory investigations showed borderline leucocytosis. He was managed initially with intravenous fluids, antibiotics and analgesics. An elective laparoscopic appendicectomy using the SILS technique was planned on the second day of admission. The SILS procedure was done by making a 1-1.5 cm sub umbilical incision and introducing 2 ports, one optical port and the second one being the operating port. Only 2 ports (both 5 mm size) technique was utilised which is a further advanced modification of the standard 3 port SILS technique described in the literature. The appendix was held in position using a needle based suture loop introduced in the RIF region (Figure 1). After dividing the mesoappendix with diathermy, the base of the appendix was ligated with

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endoloops and divided. The retrieval of the appendix was done through the 5 mm port. The ports were removed and wound closed with sutures(Figure 2). The operative time was about 40 minutes. The patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged on the next day. Patient was followed up on 10th post-operative day and this revealed a near invisible

surgical scar (Figure 3). SILS technique, though technically and ergonomically challenging procedure, can provide less post operative pain, early recovery and discharge from the hospital, and superior cosmetic results. In the current scenario, one should make a judicious choice in selecting the appropriate patients for this very advaced procedure that requires a long learning curve. Further studies will establish the exact place of this technique in the existing armamentarium of the practising laparoscopic surgeon. - Dr.K.V.Rajan, Dr.R.Kannan, Asst. Professors and Prof.G.S.Ramachandiran, Department of Surgery MGMCRI u SSSMCRI u IGIDS u KGNC

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Department of CTVS A dedicated team of CTVS headed by Prof. Dr. G. Muthurangan, operated successfully a rarest of rare case of congenital malformation of lung ( HORSE

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SHOE LUNG) presented in an adult patient which was well diagnosed by our Pulmonologist & Radiologist. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. G. Muthurangan, CTVS team of doctors are performing all types of Lung and thoracic surgeries like Segmentectomy, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Decortication , Broncho-pleural fistula repair, Tumor excision in addition to all types of adult & congenital c a r d i a c surgeries as well as variety of vascular surgeries.

DAWN OF THE NEW CHAPTERS

Dr.Chandrasekaran Asso.Professor Orthopaedics 02.07.2012 Dr.Barjis Sulthana Junior Resident Gen.Medicine 05.07.2012 Dr.Brahadeeswaran Asst.Professor Gen.Surgery 06.07.2012 Mrs.Kayalvizhi Lecturer Radiology 09.07.2012 Dr.Pajanivel Professor Pulmonary Medicine 16.07.2012 Dr.Gayatri Mishra Sr.Resident Anaesthesiology 30.07.2012 Dr.Vineet Thomas Abraham Asst.Prof Orthopaedics 02.08.2012 Dr.Kanagarajan.P Asst.Prof Community Medicine 27.08.2012 Dr.Kalaivani Asst.Prof Micro Biology 27.08.2012 Dr.Logarangan Muthurangan Senior Resident Neurology 30.08.2012 Dr.Chandran.N Vet-Asst Prof Pharmacology 03.09.2012 Dr.Sudarsan Reddy.P Asst Prof CTVS 03.09.2012 Dr.Srinivasan.G Professor DVL 12.09.2012 Dr.Yoganarasimha B.Sc, MBBS, MD(Forensic Med.), Dip. in Criminology joined as head of the Forensic department on 14.8.2012.He did his post graduation and worked as head of dept. in KMC Manipal, recently he worked in Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Salem. Dr.Pajanivel, joined as Professor, Pulmonary Medicine department on 16.07.2012. He did his MBBS and MD in Respiratory Medicine from JIPMER. He is a Life Member of Indian Chest Society and National College of Chest Physicians.. He is a Member of State DOTS PLUS Committee and State RNTCP Operational Research Committee and a Master Trainer in RNTCP. The chronicle accords a warm welcome to all the faculty members.

Promotions

Dr.Lokesh Agarwal, Community Medicine has been promoted as Assoc. Prof with effect from 21.05.12. Dr.Srirangaraj.S, Dept.of Microbiology, was promoted as Assoc. Prof with effect from 01.07.12. The chronicle congratulates the faculty on their promotion.

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UNIVERSITY COMMUNIQUE Foreign Students Elective training at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Students from School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom had come to Mahatma Gandhi Medical College for their elective postings under the academic exchange program between Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University and University of Glasgow. Five students who had completed their first year in medicine at University of Glasgow were placed in different clinical and para clinical departments on rotation at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College from 30.07.12 to 24.08.12. Prof.N.Ananathakrishnan, Post Graduate Co-ordinator was the course co-ordinator and Dr.Mohamed Haniffah, Asso.Professor of General Medicine was the mentor for the above training. The students were posted in the departments of General Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Tropical Medicine and Infectious diseases and Accident and Emergency Medicine. The students were exposed to different types of clinical cases in Indian setting including trauma, critical care, Communicable diseases and during their postings in Community Medicine they had first hand experiences of interacting with rural patients. They had

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opportunities to witness how medical care is provided to the rural patients at their door steps. They witnessed the provision of health care through telemedicine facilities from rural areas. At the end of their postings, on 22.08.12 ViceChancellor had called for group discussion and a feed back interactive session, in which all the students had expressed their complete satisfaction over their exposures to a health setting which is completely different from theirs and the personal care and attention given by the faculty, accommodation arrangements and the administrative support. At the end of the session Vice-Chancellor Prof.D.R.Gunasekaran awarded certificates to them in the presence of Dean Dr.G.Muthrangan, Prof.N.Ananthakrishnan and Dr.Mohamed Hanifah and Mrs.Asha Suresh Babu, Secretary to Chairman.

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SHRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES In Pursuit of Professional Excellence: Publications: Prabhu.N, Gladmohesh.M.I. Effect of uncomplicated Obesity on arterial stiffness in young females. The Antiseptic 2012; Vol 109(9):446-448. Narasimha Rao.B. The ABO blood group distribution and pulmonary Tuberculosis. Journal of clinical and diagnostic Research 2012;6(6):943-946. Narasimha Rao.B. Mirror Neurons-some of their physiological and clinical implications. International Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 2012;1(3):1-2. Gladmohesh.M.I, Sundaramurthy. Effect of nicotine on audio and visual reaction time in dipping tobacco users. IMTU Medical Journal (Tanzania) 2012; Vol(3):30-32. Gladmohesh, Jaiganesh, Sundaramurthy. Spirometric evaluation of lung function in labourers using handheld granite polishing tools. Journal of Medical Science & Technology 2012;1:25-31. Suganya. Comparison of muscle functions in underweight, normal and obese adolescent population-A cross sectional study. Bulletin of Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu 2012; 6(1):27 -30. Bharathi K, Anuradha S. Cytodiagnosis of serous oligocystic adenoma of the pancreas with an unusual clinical presentation. Clin Cancer Investig J 2012;1:71-3. Anuradha.S, Hemanth Kommuru, K. Bharathi, S. Swayam Jothi, N. RajeswaraRao. A retrospective and prospective study of submucosal fat deposition correlating with type of inflammation in 200 appendicectomy specimens. International Journal of Medical Sciences and Technology 2012;5(4):17-20. Taralakshmi V.Venugopal and Pankajalakshmi V.Venugopal. First case report of Cutaneous Aspergillosis from Tamilnadu diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology and review of the literature. Mycoses2012; 55(4):293. Taralakshmi V.Venugopal and Pankajalakshmi V.Venugopal. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis from Tamilnadu diagnosed by fine needle aspiration Cytology. Medical Mycology Case Reports. On line 29 September, 2012.

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K.Bharathi, S.Anuradha, Abdul Khalique, Sudha Venkatesh. A prospective study to compare the aspiration and nonaspiration techniques in fine needle cytology of lymphnode and to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of aspiration cytology in lymphnode lumps. Int J Biol Med Res2012;3(3):21472152. Vijay Kautilya, Pravir Bodkha. Snake VenomThe new rage to get a high!. Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology Jan-June 2012; 8(1). Sunil Kumar.J, Karthika Jayakumar. Intestinal Parasitic Plethora. International Journal Of Pharma and Biosciences July 2012; 3(3):723-731. Laxmikanth B. Evaluation of LFT and serum iron in Obstructive Jaundice due to Choledocholithiasis and Carcinoma head of Pancreas. International Journal Of Applied Biology And Pharmaceutical Technology July-Sept2012; 3(3); 23-26. Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. Computer related health problems among software professionals in Mumbai: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences2012;1(2):74-78. Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava. Correlates of antenatal Body Mass Index (BMI) as a determinant of birth weight – A longitudinal study. Revista Brasiliera em Promocao da Saude (Brazilian Journal of Health Promotion)2012;25(3):356-363. Participations in Academic / Scientific Events: Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy presented a paper on “Anomalies Of Gall Bladder” at APSACON held at Osmania Medical college, Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12 and got the best paper award. Mr.Hemanth Kommuru, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper on “Aberrant or Accessory Renal Arteries” at APSACON held at Osmania Medical college Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12 and got the Best paper award. Dr.Eswari, Asst. Prof, Department of Anatomy presented a paper on “Polycystic Kidney – A Case Report”, at APSACON held at Osmania Medical college, Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12.

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Ms. Sujatha Nagari, Department of Anatomy presented a paper on “Pyramidalis” at APSACON held at Osmania Medical college, Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12. Mr. Uday Kumar. P, Department of Anatomy, presented a paper on “Variations In Tendinous Intersections of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle” at APSACON held at Osmania Medical college Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12. Dr.Bharathi.K, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, attended the Institute day CME on “Recent advances in Uropathology” at Madras Medical College on 23.08.12. Gladmohesh.M.I., Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, presented a poster on, “Dipping tobacco and its health risks among young adults-a short study” at the Annual conference of Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu held between 01.10.12 and 02.10.12 at Madurai Medical College, Madurai.

07.08.12) Department of Peadiatrics, in coordination with Department of Community Medicine organized awareness program regarding breastfeeding for the expectant and the lactating mothers. Village Adoption As a part of healthcare services expansion, two villages namely Mullipakkam and Manampathy were

Officiation as Chairperson in Academic / Scientific Events: Dr Swayam Jothi, Professor & head, chaired two scientific sessions on Gross anatomy & Applied anatomy in APSACON held at Osmania Medical college Hyderabad between 14.07.12 and 15.07.12. Scientific Award: Prof.Taralakhmi. V.Venugopal, Professor of Pathology, had been honored for her 28 years of services at the Institute of Pathology, Madras Medical College, and as office bearer of the IAPM TamilnaduPudhucherry Chapter & the award was presented to her during the inauguration of the Institute Day Celebrations held at Madras Medical College, Chennai on 23.08 2012.

adopted by the SSSMC&RI. Mullipakkam health centre was inaugurated on 08.09.12 by Dr.D.R.Gunasekaran, Vice Chancellor, SBV & centre at Manampathy was inaugurated on 15.09.12 by Dr.T.R.Gopalan, Dean, SSSMC&RI.

World Heart Day (29.09.12) Department of Community Medicine observed Independence Day: World Heart Day on 29.09.12, at Thiruporur Urban Health Independence Day of our Mother Nation India & Training Centre keeping its theme “One World - One was celebrated at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Home - One Heart” in view. Research Institute on 15.08.12.The Nation’s Tricolour flag was hoisted by the Dean Dr.T.R.Gopalan & Patriotic songs were sung by the Students of SSSMCRI. Activities of Medical Education Unit (MEU): MEU has organized a Medical Education Commemorations: Training on “Research Methodology” for faculty on World Breast Feeding Week (01.08.12 & 21.08.12.The speakers were Prof.G.Subramaniam, The Chronicle

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Advisor (Research) Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF), Dr. Balanehru Subramanian, Deputy Director, (CIDRF), Puducherry & Prof. Pravir Bodkha, SSSMC&RI. The second three days “Workshop on Medical Education Technologies” was organized by MEU from 11.09.12 to 13.09.12 with Dr.Dhayakani Selvaraj as the observer from CMC, Vellore.

UG News An Inter collegiate Quiz compitetion “CHEMFIOS” was attended by the 5th semester students at Chengalpat Medical College on 24.08.12. Study of Cheiloscopy for determination of sex in south Indians was presented by Mr Naveen Rajamohan, 2nd MBBS National conference at South Indian Medicologial Association at SIMLA in September 2012. I M.B.B.S Inauguration: The Inaugural Function of the I MBBS 20122013 Batch of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute was celebrated on 13.08. 2012, at the College Auditorium.

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New Appointments

Dr Mani Assistant Professor Department of Anatomy. Dr .Venkatadri Professor Department of Pharmacology Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine Dr. Prateek Shrivastava Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine Dr. Mohammed Ismail Professor Department of General Surgery. Dr. Sujith Kumar Associate Professor Department of General Surgery. Dr.Ravi Chandran Assistant Professor Department of General Surgery. Dr. Thangasami Professor Department of General Medicine Dr. Nanda Kumar Assistant Professor Department of General Medicine Dr. Rupa Professor Department of OBG Dr. Shanthi Assistant Professor Department of OBG Dr. Rasheedha Assistant Professor Department of OBG Dr. Sangeetha Senior Resident Department of OBG Dr. Suguna Senior Resident Department of OBG Dr. Ravi Professor Department of Ophthalmology Dr. Jamal Mohammed Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedics Dr. Murali Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics Dr. Jayaprasad Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics Dr. Vijayarangan Associate Professor Department of Paediatrics Dr. Rathan Shetty Assistant Professor Department of ENT Dr. Geetha Assistant Professor Department of Dermatology Dr. Mohammed Mubarakali Assistant Professor Department of Anaesthesiology Dr. Susheetha Assistant Professor Department of Anaesthesiology Dr. Prithvi Assistant Professor Department of Anaesthesiology Dr. Kannan Assistant Professor Department of Anaesthesiology Dr. Thendral Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Dr. Sankara Subbu Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Dr. Nagaraj Senior Resident Department of Psychiatry Dr. Vidhyasagar Assistant Professor Department of Radiodiagnosis Dr. Dinesh Assistant Professor Department of Radiodiagnosis The chronicle accords a warm welcome to all the faculty members.

Promotions:

Dr. N.K.S. Shaik Mujibur Rahman, promoted as Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery in Sept 2012 The chronicle congratulates the faculty on his promotion. The Chronicle

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INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUE OF DENTAL SCIENCES IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Scientific Publications Kayalvizhi. “A rare occurrence of GeminatedTaloned maxillary lateral incisor – a case report” – International J Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2012, 5(2): 136-38. Sanguida. Schizodontia in primary dentition: report of 2 cases –Indian Journal of Dentistry. 2012;3(2):102-105 Jayaraj. Ellis van creveld syndrome – A case report. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2012;4:153-156. Seyed Asharaf Ali, Shivasakthy M. Gunning splint for intermaxillary fixation in an edentulous patient – A case report. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012;2(1):28-30. Srinivasan J, baburajan K, Srinivasan SP. Ridge augmentation technique using connective tissue graft for the correction of class III ridge defects for esthetic fixed partial denture construction – A case report. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012;2(1):31-35 Jayaraj. Gingival granular cell tumor of newborn – a report of two cases. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012; 2(1):36-39 David Livingstone. Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta – A clinical report. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012;2(1):45-49. Anna R, Velmurugan N. Reattachment of a vertical subgingival crown root fracture – A case report. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012;2(1):50-54. Sivasenthil S, Murugesan K, Ponsekhar Abraham A. Modified special tray and impression technique for restricted mouth opening patient. J of Scientific Dentistry. June 2012;2(1):55-57. Dr. Kayalvizhi, Reader, has co-authored a chapter titled “Pediatric Endodontics” in the textbook of Endodontics by VimalSikri. Awards Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi, Principal, IGIDS, was awarded “Bharat Jyoti Award” for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role by Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh, Former Governor of Tamilnadu & Assam at a seminar on Economic Growth & National Integration at New Delhi on 29.08.12

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Participation In Academic/ Scientific Events Dr. SaravanaKumar, Reader, Dept. of Pedodontics, conducted a workshop on “Strip Crowns in Pediatric Dentistry” organized by IDA, Chennai on 24.06.12. Dr. Kayalvizhi, Reader, attended the conference “Dentistry 2012” held at Palace grounds, Bangalore between 20.07.12 and 23.07.12. Dr. Sanguida.A, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pedodontics, have attended a CME on “Stress Management and Music Therapy” on 27.07.12, at MGMCRI. Dr. Jayaraj.D, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pedodontics, attended a CME on “Stress Management and Music Therapy” on 27.07.12, at MGMCRI. Dr Vishwanath Rangdhol, Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine attended the conference on “Potentially Malignant Disorders”, Research Protocol and Scientific writing at M S Ramaiah Medical college, Bangalore between 10.08.12 and 11.08.12. Dr. Jayaraj.D, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pedodontics, attended a short course on “Sample Size Calculation” conducted by Biostatistics Research and Training Centre, Christian Medical College between 27.08.12 and 28.08.12 at Vellore. Dr. Baburajan K, Professor & Head, and Dr. Srinivasan J, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics attended E Max All ceramic course at CADET,Chennai between Volume 6 Issue 3 July - Sept 2012

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04.09.12 and 06.09.12. Dr. C. Ramesh , Professor & Head, Dr.V. Suresh, Reader, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery attended first National Symposium on Cleft lip & palate between 07.09.12 and 09.09.12 at Yenepoya University, Deralakatta, Mangalore. Dr. Srinivasan J, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics attended 4th research Methodology Workshop at Chennai Dental Research Foundation Chennai between 13.09.12 and 15.09.12. Dr. Sanguida.A, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pedodontics, attended a CDE program on “Esthetics Concepts in Contemporary Restoratives” organized by IDA Puducherry at Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Post Graduate Institute on 16.09.12. Dr. Srinivasan J, Reader, Dept. of Prosthodontics, attended a CDE program on “Esthetics Concepts in Contemporary Restoratives” organized by IDA Puducherry at Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Post Graduate Institute on 16.09.12.

spoke on “Current evidence on study models for mineral transaction in enamel caries” in RECAP at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 20.07.12. Academic Activities The Scientific and Academic Forum, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences organized the “P.G. Research Orientation Program” on 28.09.12, Friday at the conference hall, Central Library. The program was inaugurated formally with a prayer song and that was followed by the welcome speech by Prof. K. Vijayalakshmi, Principal, IGIDS. The speakers were introduced by Dr. Shanthi, Secretary SAF and they were felicitated by the Principal. The speakers from Chennai Dental Research Foundation (CDRF) made the following presentations,

Presentation In Academic/ Scientific Events Dr. SaravanaKumar, Reader, Dept.of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, presented a paper titled “Photon+ in Pediatric Dentistry” at the 34th National conference of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Pattaya, Thailand, between 13.09.12 and 14.09.12. Dr. Carounanidy Usha, Professor and head, Dept. Of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics

Prof. Muthu M.S, spoke on “The Path Ahead” – Orientation to Post Graduation; Goals and objectives for the 3 years of P.G. life; “Why Research” – The necessity for conducting and reporting research in dentistry and “Critical Appraisal” – Critical analysis of scientific articles: hands on experience. Dr. Krithika Datta, spoke on “How to Conduct Research”- What is thesis, how to select a topic for thesis and what is PICO format; “The Number Game”Introduction to Biostatistics as applied to clinical research. Dr. Vidya LakshmiNarayan spoke on “Literature Search”- Appropriate use of biomedical databases like Pubmed and internet sources; “Scientific Writing” - How to write library dissertation and thesis.

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The faculty members and post graduates have attended the program and had interactive session with the speakers. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Jayaraj, Joint Secretary - SAF. Refreshments and working lunch was provided for all.

were covered. The salient features of this program includes Oral health screening and health education

Appointments & Promotions Dr. Vidhyalakshmi, appointed on 05.07.12 as Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral Pathology. Dr. Lakshmipriya, appointed on 18.07.12 as Tutor, Dept. of Periodontics. The Chronicle accords a warm welcome to the newly joined faculty. Scholars In The Making PG NEWS Dr.Arunkanth, Dr.Manimegalai, and Dr. Vivek, I year P.G, Dept. of Pedodontics, attended a CME on “Stress Management and Music Therapy” on 27.07.12, at MGMCRI and presented a poster on “White Noise in Dentistry”. Dr Swetha Paulose, I yr P.G, Department of Oral Medicine, attended the conference on “Potentially Malignant Disorders”, Research Protocol and Scientific writing at M S Ramaiah Medical college , Bangalore between 10.08.12 and 11.08.12.

to school children, Teacher training program and distribution of free dental health packs (tooth paste and brush)

Out Reach Services Department of Public Health Dentistry Conducted National oral health program “Bright Smile Bright Future” in Government and private schools of Puducherry and Cuddalore during the month of July and August 2012. In this program 5000 school children

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KASTURBA GANDHI NURSING COLLEGE IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Scientific Publications Kamalam S. Is there any cure for pancreatic cancer? Nightingale Nursing Times 2012; 8(6): 33-34. PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC EVENTS Ms R Thivya and Ms Archana, Lecturers, Dept. of Community Health Nursing participated in a Continuing Nursing Education programme on ‘Polio Elimination’ at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Puducherry, on 08.07.12. Dr Divya Choudary, Prof in Nutrition and Dietetics, was a resource person in a seminar on the theme ‘Nutritional Awareness-A Key to Good Health’ conducted by Vinayaka Mission’s College of Nursing, Puducherry, on 06.09.12. Ms P Revathy, Tutor, participated in a Continuing Nursing Education programme on ‘Screening of Neonates’ at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Women and Children Hospital, Puducherry on 16.09.12. COMMEMORATIONS World Population Day On 11.07.12, a role play was enacted by the II year B.Sc. (N) students on the theme, ‘Universal access to reproductive health services’. The role play centered on the concept of the role of a village health nurse in reproductive health service. World Breast Feeding Week In commemoration of the World Breast Feeding Week, KGNC organized various events from 01.08.12 - 07.08.12. All the events were based on the theme ‘Understanding the past, planning the future’. On the first day, a mime show was beautifully depicted by the II year P.B.B.Sc. (N) students. Nearly 25 mothers witnessed the show and were greatly benefitted. At the end of

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the programme, a short quiz was conducted for the mothers and the winners were honored with prizes. Next day this was followed by a poster competition. II year B.Sc.(N) students participated actively and the posters were displayed in the Medical Records Dept., MGMCRI.

A role play was put up by the III year additional batch students at Medical Records Dept, MGMCRI. Nearly 50 mothers and a large section of the general public gathered to watch the show. It was very informative. The VIII semester students presented a puppet show at the paediatric OPD. As a way of winding up the week long celebrations, a grand finale was organized by the Pediatric Dept. of MGMCRI. Special guest lectures were organized and prizes and certificates were distributed to the students. International Literacy Day II year M.Sc. (N) students organized a panel discussion on the theme, ‘Literacy and Peace’ on 08.09.2012. It was well conducted and gave a lot of insight into the current literacy rates and problems.

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World Alzheimer’s Day P.B.B.Sc. (N) students organized a symposium on 21.09.12, on the theme ‘Dementia- Living Together’. Various aspects of the disability were brought forth and discussed at length. Alternative therapies for dementia were also discussed about.

National Nutritional Week Various competitions were organized during the week, 01.09.12 - 07.09.12, like poster competition, cookery competition, elocution, extempore and quiz. The theme for the year was ‘Diet, Health and Wellness for All’. Students participated in all the competitions with great enthusiasm. World Heart Day In commemoration of the world heart day, the II year students actively participated in the model exhibition on the theme ‘One world, One Home, One Heart’. A captivating array of models was displayed and winners were given prizes.

ACADEMIC EVENTS Scientific and Academic Forum A guest lecture was organized by the Scientific and Academic Forum of KGNC on

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20.07.2012. Dr Bindu V Modi, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Puducherry was the chief guest of the day. She presented on ‘Psychotherapy for Autism’. Her talk gave a very clear picture about the various aspects of Autism. She also narrated the behavioral abnormalities found with an autistic child and the treatment modalities for them. The presentation ended with a lively discussion. A video presentation on Autism was also screened. Appointments We welcome the faculty members who joined the fraternity of KGNC during the third quarter of 2012. Mr Kevin Cherian, M.Sc. (N), Asst Prof, 02.07.12 Mr R Vijayaraj, M.Sc. (N), Asst.Prof, 06.08.12 Ms Revathy, B.Sc, (N), Asst,lecturer, 08.08.12 Ms Jayasakthy Prabhavathy, B.Sc, (N), Asst lecturer, 04.09.12 Ms Sathyavathy, B.Sc, (N), Asst lecturer, 17.09.12 Ms Prabavathy, M.Sc. (N), Assoc. Professor, 25.09.12 We wish all of them the very best and hope that they enjoy a long and productive stay at KGNC. Promotions Prof Renuka K, Head of Medical and Surgical Nursing department, assumed charge as Vice-Principal of KGNC with effect from March 2012. We congratulate Prof Renuka K on her promotion. Prof Sumathi P , Head of Child Health Nursing Department, assumed charge as Deputy Controller of Examinations (Nursing), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, with effect from April 2012. Prof Annie Annal M , Head of OBG Nursing Department, assumed charge as Deputy Registrar (Nursing), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, with effect from September 2012. We wish them all the best and hope that the institution will continue to benefit from their dedicated service for many more years.

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The Chronicle

PATRON Shri.M K RAJAGOPALAN

ADVISORY BOARD

EDITORIAL BOARD

Prof. GUNASEKARAN D R

MEMBERS Dr. AJAY CHANDRASEKAR

Prof. MUTHURANGAN G

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Dr. ANURADHA N

Prof. GOPALAN T R

Prof. SEETESH GHOSE

Dr. PARTHA NANDI

Prof. ROBINSON SMILE S Prof. RAVISHANKAR M Prof. VIJAYALAKSHMI K Prof. KAMALAM S

EXECUTIVE EDITORS

MS. JOY JOHN Mr. JOSEPH NARESH S

Ms. UMA A N Dr. SHIVASAKTHY M

DESIGN & LAYOUT Mr. GEORGE FERNANDEZ