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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
One of rarest neuro cases treated at AIIMS-R
Raipur: A 38-year-old woman suffering from spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) for over two months made a complete recovery following a rare endovascular procedure at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur. The condition, caused by a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, severely impacted her quality of life, leaving her unable to perform routine activities. A multidisciplinary team from the departments of neurosurgery, neurology, and radiology at AIIMS Raipur evaluated the patient. Dr Richa Singh Chauhan, a neuroradiologist, identified the underlying cause as SIH. She pinpointed a rare CSF-venous fistula (CSF-VF) at the right L1 vertebra using advanced neuroimaging and a lateral decubitus Digital Subtraction Myelography (DSM). In this condition, CSF abnormally drains into the venous system. The treatment was performed by a team of interventional neuroradiologists led by Dr Nihar Vijay Kathrani. They used a minimally invasive interventional radiology technique via the right femoral venous access to successfully seal the fistula. The patient experienced a complete resolution of her symptoms after the procedure. A follow-up MRI confirmed the normalisation of her intracranial pressure. The anaesthesia team was led by Prof. Dr Subrat Singha, head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, along with Dr Vankdavath Lavanya, Dr Ananya Rao, and Dr Hashil. Prof. Dr N.K. Bodhey, head of the Department of Radiodiagnosis, said CSF-venous fistula is an extremely rare and recently recognised cause of SIH. He added that fewer than five such cases have been diagnosed and treated in India. This is the first case to be both diagnosed and treated at an AIIMS or Institute of National Importance (INI) in India. Lt Gen (retd) Ashok Jindal, executive director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, congratulated the team. He said the case reflects the institution's multidisciplinary strength and its advanced diagnostic and interventional capabilities. The case sets a new standard in managing rare neurological disorders in India. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Heart of gold: Families of organ donors honoured
New Delhi: Tears welled up in Aarti's eyes as her two-year-old daughter Ananya pointed to a photograph on the screen and whispered, "Papa… Papa." The image was of Raju, Aarti's late husband, being honoured posthumously during a donor felicitation ceremony held at AIIMS on Friday to pay tribute to organ and tissue donors. Aarti, a resident of Mainpuri, said Ananya slowly stopped asking for her father after his death. "But today, she recognised him again," she said, holding her daughter close. "It felt like he had returned, even if just for a moment." Raju fell from the terrace of their home on Feb 27 this year and was admitted to AIIMS in a critical condition. After over a week in the ICU, he was declared brain dead. "It was the hardest decision of our lives," Aarti said, recalling how the family ultimately chose to donate his organs. "But we thought — if he could save others, let him live on through them." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi His liver, kidneys, and heart were donated. The family, however, held back his eyes. "We couldn't bear the thought of performing his last rites without them," she added. Since Raju's death, little Ananya often wandered around the house searching for her father. That Friday, as his photo glowed on the screen, she remembered — and so did everyone else. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Among the 24 donor families honoured at the event was the family of Ashok Kumar Wadhwa. His only son, Samarth Wadhwa, from the Greater Kailash area in south Delhi, shared how they decided to donate Ashok's eyes and skin after he passed away after a cardiac arrest on Nov 1 last year, a day after Diwali. "My 88-year-old aunt insisted that we must donate whatever is possible," Samarth said. "Our mother was very clear — there was no hesitation. We contacted AIIMS, and their team came home and handled everything with full dignity and respect." Though only his eyes and skin could be donated, Samarth said, "Even that is precious. These tissues can help burn victims or people who lose vision due to accidents or firecrackers. " Kalita Devi, wife of Puran Chand from Uttarakhand, also shared her story. Her husband slipped down the stairs and suffered a fatal head injury. "We rushed him to AIIMS, but he didn't survive. He was declared brain dead in the first week of July," she said. "The AIIMS staff counselled us and we agreed to donate his organs, including lungs and kidneys. Instead of turning to ash, his organs have given life to others." The ceremony was presided over by professor M Srinivas, the director of AIIMS, New Delhi. "Each year, many lives are lost to end-stage organ failure due to non-availability of organs," he said. "It is vital to dispel myths and promote a positive outlook on organ and tissue donation within society." He called the donor families' act of generosity during their time of deepest grief "a noble deed that has given new life to many and stands as a testament to human compassion. " Prof. Aarti Vij, who heads the Organ Retrieval Banking Organisation (ORBO), added that transplant coordinators, physicians, forensic experts, support staff, laboratory services and even police play vital roles in ensuring each step is carried out smoothly and respectfully. Among those remembered was Gopal Singh, a factory worker declared brain dead after a road accident in May. His organs saved multiple lives. Anish Banerjee, 26, a regular blood donor, also suffered a fatal brain injury. His family honoured his spirit by choosing organ donation . Manoj Kumar Kaushik, an EPFO employee, died of a head injury. His wife and sister said they made the decision so "his memory could live on by giving others life." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
5 hours ago
- Hans India
Meaningful Brainstorming Started Towards the Integration of Medical Science in Patanjali University
Swami Ramdev made a big announcement regarding treatment. Hundreds of participants from 16 states participated in Anamayam at Patanjali University, agreement was signed to promote education and research. Treatment will soon start in Patanjali Ayurveda Hospital in collaboration with AIIMS, Tata Cancer, Sir Ganga Ram: Swami Ramdev Haridwar, 02 August. A grand two-day Anamayam International Conference was organized under the joint aegis of Patanjali University, Patanjali Research Institute and Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. The conference was organized to provide a global platform for the integration and coordination of Ayurveda and modern medicine. More than 300 participants from about 200 educational institutions of 16 states participated in the conference through online and offline medium. Medical experts, researchers, policy makers and health technology experts from various higher medical and educational institutions of the country participated in the conference and shared their views. On this occasion, the Chancellor of the University, Pujya Swami Ramdev Maharaj made a big announcement. He said that soon, in view of public welfare, world-class treatment will be provided at low cost in Patanjali Ayurveda Hospital with the help of modern methods in collaboration with AIIMS, Tata Cancer Hospital and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. In the inaugural session, guests including yoga sage Swami Ramdev, Patanjali University Vice Chancellor and Ayurveda Shiromani Acharya Balkrishna also released three important books Ayurveda Avtaran, Integrated Pathy and the abstract booklet of the conference. During this, a mutual Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Dr. Shreya, Dr. Radhika and Dr. Mukesh from Indian Institute of Technology Ropar and Patanjali University Vice Chancellor Acharya Balkrishna to promote education and research. Swami Ramdev, while highlighting the importance of integrated medicine along with evidence-based medicine, said that medical science should be for public welfare, not for earning money. Discussing about the 9 medical systems renowned across the world, Acharya Balkrishna said that Ayurveda is known for its capabilities while other systems are known due to specific places or traditions. He also explained in detail about the classical evidence, geographical and ecological evidence about the period of Maharishi Charak and Acharya Sushrut. He said that world-class treatment will be provided at low cost by modern medical system in Patanjali Ayurveda Hospital and work will be done to end conspiracy and loot in the name of medicine. Vice Chancellor of Central University Prof. Srinivas Barkhedi, Dr. Vipin Kumar General Secretary Integrated AYUSH Council, Dr. Sunil Ahuja, Padmashri Dr. BN Gangadhar Chairman National Medical Commission, Dr. Vishal Mago Professor and Head of Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery AIIMS Rishikesh also addressed the program. The first session of the program on AYUSH was started under the chairmanship of Dr. BN Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission and Professor D Gopal C Nanda, Chairman, Empowered Committee, AYUSH Ministry, Government of Odisha. In this, 5 speakers, namely, Professor Vaidya Rakesh Sharma, Guru Ravidas Ayurveda University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Dr. Manu Malhotra, Professor and Head of Department, ENT Department, AIIMS Rishikesh, Professor Pulak Mukherjee, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata presented their research. In the second session of the program, a comprehensive clinical case discussion was started under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Gopal C Nanda and Professor Pulak Mukherjee. In which, two speakers, Professor Dr. Meenakshi Dhar, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Gerontology, AIIMS Rishikesh and DCB Dhanraj, Dean, Postgraduate Education, Department of Physiotherapy, Patanjali Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, presented their research on the diagnosis of three diseases, namely COPD. After this, Professor P Hemanta Kumar, National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University, Jaipur and Professor Sachin Gupta, Department of Surgery, Patanjali Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya presented their research on the diagnosis of fistula. In the same sequence, Dr. Raman Santra and Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Tyagi, Professor, Health Circle and Yoga Department, Patanjali Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Dr. Monica Pathania, Medical Department, AIIMS Rishikesh presented their research on disease prevention methods. In the same sequence, the parallel poster session was presided over by Dr. Pradeep Nayan, Dr. Rashmi Atul Joshi, Dr. Kanak Soni and Dr. Ramakant Marde. In the inaugural session, the Chancellor of Patanjali University, Param Pujya Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj and Vice Chancellor, Param Pujya Acharya Balkrishna Maharaj welcomed the chief guests by offering garlands, angvastras and Gangajal. Thereafter, the conference started with lighting of lamps by the chief guests, presentation of Kul Geet and Dhanvantari Vandana by Chandramohan of Patanjali University and his group. After this, welcome address was given by Dr. Anurag Ji, Vice President of Patanjali Research Institute.
