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Guruvandhanam

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Pearls of wisdom from Gurudevan.Sree Narayana Guru long back advised-“ No

'Kari'=elephant or 'karimarunnu' in utsavams.”If we hadfollowed Gurudevan advice, we could have saved manylives

We the family of SNIMS pays Homage to thedeparted souls of temple fire cracker disaster at Kollam

GuruvandhanamProf. Dr A.D.Dharmaratnam

started his Medical Education profession in 1975 and worked at

various Medical colleges. He wasawarded FRCP (Glasgow) & manyother fellowships. Joined as HODDepartment of Dermatology atSNIMS on 10th of August 2011.

College ActivitiesWorld Health Day 2016: 7th April. Theme-Beat diabetes: Scale up prevention, strengthen care, and enhance surveillance.

The Day was observed at SNIMS on 7th April .The functionstarted with a prayer by our Medical student, Ms. Chithra. Prof. Dr.M.J.John, Principal welcomed the gathering.Prof. Dr.Raju Antony,Vice-Principal introduced the Chief Guest of the day, Padmashree Dr.Tony Fernandez the renowned Eye Surgeon of India.

Mr.M.G.Pushpakaran, our GCT President in his address stressed theseriousness of the problem of Diabetes Mellitus in Kerala pointingKerala as the Diabetic capital of India. He put forth suggestions for

conducting Research on Diabetes for means of prevention andtreatment. (Continued in page 2)

 Prof Dr Satheesh.G.Prabhu, Vice Principal & HOD,

Department of Surgery was given a befitting sent off on14th April

.Mr.N.Muraleedhara Panicker, Secretary, GCT gave a memento to ProfDr Satheesh.G.Prabhu.

Bidding Adieu!!

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(Continued ....Page 1)The recent discovery of the effect ofunripe Jack fruit preparations like' Chakka puzhukku' on loweringBlood Sugar levels was also discussed. Research at Sydney Universityof Australia had confirmed that consumption of unripe jack fruit canhelp fight high blood sugar level. The Chief Guest of the day, Dr. TonyFernandez , with his statistical data confirmed Kerala as Capital of

India in Diabetese Mellitus and advised the audience to “Educate thepeople on the aetiology, ways of prevention and for regular treatmentand follow up” His 'take home message' to the audience was 'Each one,Teach one, Treat one.' Prof.Dr.Nagaraja, HOD, Department of GeneralMedicine spoke on the need of the hour for screening people who are

overweight, with sedentary habits and those with family history ofDiabetes Mellitus. Prof.Dr. Satheesh. G.Prabhu, Vice-Principal,Prof.Dr. Mohanan.K.R. our Medical Superintendent, Mr.AfsalUmmer, Chairman, Agneya 2015-16 spoke on the occasion. Prof.Dr.Madhavi Ramachandran, Vice-Principal expressed vote of thanks

 Theme: "Autism and the2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity"SNIMS observed World Autism Awareness month on 23rd ofApril.which was jointly organized by the Departments of Pediatricsand Psychiatry. The function started with prayer by Medical studentMs.Anjana.K.S., Prof.Laila Chacko, HOD, Pediatrics welcomed thegathering.

Principal, Prof.Dr M.J.John, inaugurated the function by lighting thelamp. Prof.Dr. Raju Antony, Vice Principal & Prof. Dr.Anoop Vincent,HOD, Department of Psychiatry felicitated on this occasion .

A short lecture on Autism and a Role play depicting the salient featuresof Autism and ways to overcome this disease was enacted by ourInterns which was well appreciated. Prof Kala Raghu expressed vote

of thanks.On 25th of April SNIMS also organized a function for thepublic “ Flash mob” on Autism at Oberon Mall, Kochi.

On 30th April, a seminar was organized by Department ofCommunity Medicine SNIMS, at the College Auditorium. We hadrepresentations from various Medical colleges of Kerala, UNICEF,WHO, IMA & IAP.

World Autism Awareness month. 2016

National SeminarOn “ Immunization Update –Closing the Gap.”

Principal, Prof.Dr. M.J.John, welcomed the gathering & during hissession on“Vaccinate,Immunize,Protect(VIP)” he briefed the Globalrevamping in Immunization efforts during last 10 years. Seminar was

inaugurated by Dr. T. Jacob John, Professor Emeritus, CMC, Vellore.He lighted the lamp and in his speech he spoke on the norms andguidelines in NIP and the Health Economics in having optional onesand few selected ones under NIP.

Dr. S. Sachidananda Kamath, the past National President of IAP in hisKey note address made it clear that by optimistic attitude and unitywe can reach our targets set for attaining 100%Immunization. TheAnti-vaccine lobby can be tackled only when we stand united .Mr. Job Zachariah, Chief, UNICEF Office for Kerala & Tamilnadu, inhis address pointed to the increasing resistance to vaccination andincrease in number of Vaccine preventable diseases.Dr.N.K.Kuttappan, D.M.O.(H), Ernakulam stressed the importance ofsuch seminars in increasing awareness and resisting the anti-vaccine propaganda.Dr.N.S.Iyer,UNICEF Consultant talked about theimportance of vaccination in the present scenario. Dr.Saira Banu,SMO, W.H.O.India, Ernakulam commented on the good performanceof immunization activities in Kerala. Mr.E.A.Subramanian, FinanceController, SNIMS stressed the need of more Research on vaccines.

Prof.Dr. Madhavi Ramachandran wished all success for the programme and congratulated the Organizers.

We had sessions on “Protect-Womb to Tomb” by Dr.Ann MaryThomas, Department of Community Medicine, SNIMS; “Immunizefor future-Childhood and Adolescent Vaccination” by Prof.Dr. LylaChacko, Department of Pediatrics, SNIMS; “Vaccine Storage andHandling” by Dr.Devaki Antherjanam, Department of Community

Medicine; SNIMS. “Need to Protect-Adult Vaccination” by Prof.Dr.Nagaraja, HOD, Department of General Medicine, SNIMS,“Inspiring Initiative on raising Immunization coverage” by Dr.Kanniyan Binub,Convenor of Mission Mukthi & Asst. Professor,MESMedical College, Malappuram.”Polio Update and RoutineImmunization /VPD Surveillance”by Dr.Saira Banu, SMO,W.H.O.India, Ernakulam; “Partnership in Immunization”by Prof.Dr.Swati Londhe, Department of Community Medicine, SNIMS,“Vaccination in Pregnancy” by Dr.Georgy Joy Eralil,Dept.ofOB&G,SNIMS, “Newer Vaccines and Vaccine Research” byDr.Manoj.B.Patki, SMA, GlaxoSmithKline, India.The moderator for the panel discussion on “Overcoming Barriers inImmunization” was Dr. M.N.Venkateswaran, State President Elect-

IAP & Vice-Chairman –IMA State -Child Health.The Strategies put forth to improve immunization coverage and toimprove awareness by various methods were don't give damaging press and other media news, record refusal by parents, Involve opinionleaders, address specific concerns, overcome parental concerns anddiffering belief by effective interactions and to take legal actionswhenever required.

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Prof.Dr.Raju Antony, Vice-Principal & Secretary, OrganizingCommittee thanked each and every one for making the Seminar aGrand Success. Certificates with 2 credit hours were distributed to thedelegates .(The Travancore Cochin Council of Modern Medicine hadgranted 2 credit hours for this event as per order number A-3-4203/16/MC/CME dated 18-03-2016.)

SNIMS had a unique method of forming Groups of studentsfor all annual competitions .Agneya 2015-16 formed 4 houses under 4teaching Departments with students of all Batches to participate in all

competitions related to College Day celebrations.

The sports day was inaugurated by Principal, Prof.Dr.M.J.John, Prof.Dr.Madhavi Ramachandran,& Prof.Dr.Raju Antony Vice-Principalsspoke on the occasion. This was followed by a Flash mob presented bymedical students.

On 10th April, at Kodiyan Auditorium, Kottayil Kovilakam, NorthParavur, a Free Mega Medical Camp was organized by SNIMS,

Chalakka jointly with Kottayil Kovilakam Residents Association. Dr.

Jiss Joseph (Ortho), Dr.Jameel.K.N. (ENT), Dr.Bibin Kumar (OBG)&Dr.Sreejitha (General Medicine) examined the patients. There werearound 200 patients and free medicines were distributed .

  'How to make old age healthy and happy '. AtG o v e r n m e n t L PSchool, Chittattukara.SNIMS jointly withPrathyaasha ElderlyC l u b , W a r d 1 3 ,Chittattukara GramPanchayat arranged

t h i s s e s s i on . DrK r i s h n a n N a i r ,Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, led thediscussion. Around 35 members attended and learned how to ageGracefully.

.at N.S.S.Auditorium, Thattampadi, Karumalloor.

SNIMS jointly with Karumalloor Vayojana Sawhrudha Vedi arrangedan awareness class on 'Health Problems of Elderly'. Honorable JudgeP.K.Shamsudeen inaugurated the programme. Mr. Varkichan,President, KVSV presided over the function. Prof.Dr.Raju Antony,Vice-Principal, SNIMS led the Awareness Session. This was followed

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At Palium Government HigherSecondary School, Chendamangalam. SNIMS jointly with Red Cross

arranged an awareness class onFirst Aid . 280 Junior Red CrossCadets from Paravur Taluk Branch participated in the session. Theclass was led by Dr KrishnanNair,Assistant Professor, Department ofCommunity Medicine of SNIMS.

This session was arranged in the background of recent Paravur(Kollam) Temple Fire accident & details of how to save lives whensuch a situation arises were discussed.

 At St.Joseph's HSS, Koonammavu. Inconnection with the 48th Junior Red Cross Study Seminar ofErnakulam District Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society, SNIMS

 jointly with ParavurThaluk Red CrossSociety arranged anawareness class on FirstAid .P rof Dr Ra juAntony,Vice Principal& H O D a n dD r . K r i s h n a nnair,Assistant Professor,

Department of Community Medicine discussed many life situations inwhich wareness of First Aid in common man would have saved many precious lives they spoke on different situations where giving FirstAid would save lives .About 170 Junior Red Cross Cadets Participatedin the program.

Mrs. Divya.K. C, Assistant Librarian of Central Libraryhad been qualified for Assistant Professor Grade in theUGC - National Eligibility Test held on December 2015in the subject Library & Information Sciences.

The Aesthetic sense of ourmedical students were exhibited by aVegetable carpet done on the Eve ofWorld Health Day .The theme was

Beat diabetes; Eat healthy.

  Prayers for their seniors who are appearing for theiruniversity Exams.

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Health eventsHealth events during April, 2016

RNTCP-Centre to pilot daily therapy in Kerala.

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Parkinson's is a disease in which nerve cells that deliver theneurotransmitter dopamine to other cells are reduced in numbers.

-Sun 17th Apr 2016Hemophilia is a condition in which bleeding is prolonged.

This World Liver Day, let's strive not to abuse our liver, one of the mostmportant organs that we have. Let's treat it with the love and respect it

deserves.Earth Day was established to raise the

public awareness for self consciousness, other living organisms.- Theme-End Malaria for Good.

On April 25th people across the globe take part in a wide range ofactivities to mark World Malaria Day

Theme -Close the Immunization gap.

The centre TB division is rolling out the daily drug regimenfor treatment of TB under the RNTCP in 104 districts in 5 selectedstates including Kerala. This major shift in policy-from the currentntermittent drug regimen (three drug days a week)to a daily drug

regimen –will be implemented on a pilot basis in all 14 districts inKerala.

Since 1997,the RNTCP had been following the intermittentdrug policy. However, the private sector preferred to put patients on adaily drug regimen of tailor made drug combinations and dosages. TheWHO revised its TB management guidelines in 2010 ,endorsing thedaily drug regimen.

World Parkinson's Day -11th April 2016

World Hemophilia Day 2016

The World Liver Day- on April 19

World Earth Day-22nd of April-

World Malaria Day-April 25th

World Immunization Week-April 24-30th,2016

Dr.Behra, Chairman, National Task Force on TB said that 'the shiftfrom intermittent to daily regimen is a decision of the TechnicalCommittee but in no way does it indicate that the former is inferior.Drug Resistance is an issue of incomplete and inadequate treatment inthe private sector and programme management issues under theRNTCP not the intermittent regimen as such.'

Key change in the programme will be that instead ofindividual drugs, patients will be put on fixed drug combinations, ie.Three or more drugs as a single dose. At present ,a TB patient has toconsume seven or eight pills a day. Fixed drug combinations wouldreduce the pill burden; improve the drug adherence and acceptability.It is pointed out that it will simplify the treatment for the patient.

The challenges are-the drug costs are going to be double,there can be procurement issues , more morbidities due to side effectsand that more patients currently treated at private sector will come intothe programme.Cafeteria approach-A key guiding principle of RNTCP is the direct observation of therapyor supervised treatment ,which helps the patient take drugs regularlyand complete treatment. This is because the drugs are strongantibiotics with considerable side effects ,which may make the patientinterrupt therapy, thus affecting cure and leading to the developmentof drug resistance.Direct Observation of treatment on a daily basis might not be practical

once RNTCP makes the shift to daily drug regimen, but individualStates have the freedom to draw up supervision protocols to suit theirneeds. In Kerala, we are taking a cafeteria approach in this. We couldmake the direct supervision a weekly affair, ensuring that the patienthad completed weekly doses and instead of a supervisor from thecommunity, an educated family member can act as the supervisor.Source-Article by Ms.C.Maya in Hindu Daily dated 28-11-2015 and 2-4-2016.

1. -on 3rd of May. Theme is- “It's Time toControl Asthma.2. -on May 05, 2016. 3. - from 1st May to 7th May.4. - on 8th of May.

2016-on 8th of May.

On 8th of May .Theme is: 'Accessto Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassemia'.7. - every May 12. 8. -May 15,9. On May 17th 2016. The theme for2016 is --Know your numbers.10.T (or WorldBiodiversity Day) by-11. is May 24th.12. st of May.-Theme ″Tobacco-freeyouth″.

Health -Forthcoming EventsWorld Asthma Day 2016

World Hand Hygiene DayMalaria week Mother's DayWorld Red Cross Day

Inter national Thalassemia Day -

Internationa Nurses’ DayThe International Day of FamiliesWorld Hypertension Day 2016-

he International Day for Biological Diversity

Schizophrenia Awareness DayWorld No Tobacco Day-

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United Nations–on May 22.

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