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The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Low-cost test on anvil to detect life-threatening pregnancy complication of preeclampsia: expert
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication, characterised by high blood pressure and kidney damage. It can endanger both the mother and the baby and, if left untreated, can progress to eclampsia, a life-threatening condition, according to S. Ananth Karumanchi, director of Renovascular Research Centre, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, the U.S. Dr. Ananth was in Visakhapatnam to deliver the Dr. GRK Raju Oration at the valedictory event of Waves 2025, the FOGSI Presidential Conference on Sunday (May 18). 'Preeclampsia affects both the mother and baby owing to high BP, and it can turn fatal for the mother. We have discovered molecules in blood that can be identified to detect the triggers of preeclampsia much before its onset. At present, the disease is being detected only after complications like high BP set in, affecting body organs. This new molecular test gives a much higher degree (92%) of accuracy than conventional tests,' Dr. Ananth told The Hindu on the sidelines of the conference. 'The molecular test has been approved by the US FDA and is being used in the U.S. and Europe. It's, however, very expensive right now. We are in the process of developing a low-cost test, and a study is being done in Delhi to validate the low-cost version. Once this gets approved, it can be a game changer to prevent the complications of preeclampsia in pregnant women and thereby bring down the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate(IMR) in developing countries,' he opines. On new therapies to combat eclampsia, Dr. Ananth says: 'As the pathway for early detection of preeclampsia has been found, we are in the process of developing RNA interference therapy, which can be given as a single dose during pregnancy.' 'An estimated 15% of maternal deaths during pregnancy in the world and 25% of [such] deaths in India are caused by preeclampsia. MMR [maternal mortality rate] is 93 in India and 45 in A.P.,' says T. Radha, the organising chairperson of the conference who had invited Dr. Ananth to update all the practitioners on the latest research on preeclampsia. 'After completing MBBS in Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, Dr. Ananth pursued higher studies at Harvard University and later completed his Fellowship in Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. His path breaking research will usher in a paradigm shift in the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and provide solace to millions of pregnant women,' added Dr. Radha.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
FOGSI organises ‘Know Your Numbers' initiative in Visakhapatnam to gather vital health data for women
The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of India (FOGSI) organised 'Know Your Numbers (KYN),' an All India initiative for Women's Health, on the eve of 'Waves 2025', FOGSI Presidential Conference', at Andhra Medical College here on Friday. The weight, BP, HB and sugar of the participants were checked. KYN seeks to gather vital health data — weight, blood pressure, blood sugar level with HbA1C, and haemoglobin level from women across India. By focusing on these key health indicators, the project aims to foster a proactive health management culture among women. Dr. M.N.V. Pallavi, organising secretary, briefed the gathering why KYN initiative matters. She said these numbers are not just statistics but indicators of a woman's well-being. By identifying health issues early, complications could be prevented, and timely care and help would enable women lead longer and healthier lives. Dr. Radha T, organising chairperson, spoke on the importance of KYN programme for every woman. She also conveyed her gratitude to the defence forces in this challenging times. Dr. Palaniappan, vice president, FOGSI spoke on the path breaking initiatives from FOGSI for women's health on a national scale. Senior gynaecologist R. Sasiprabha said even to this day many patients coming to her do not know that there are many diagnostic tools like mammogram and cancer screening to screen for potential problems. Participating as the chief guest, Sandhya Rao Pendharkar, president, Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Eastern Region, and wife of Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, emphasised the need for women to put their health above everything as women usually have a habit of putting them last. She spoke about women from five to eight thousand naval families in the eastern sector that were being taken care. Periodic gynaecologist check-ups, skill training and making them self-reliant financially were a few initiatives she took in the last two years. Seema Anand, Director(Finance), Marine Corporation of India Group of companies, and Akristi Mor participated as guests of honour. Dr. K.V.S.M. Sandhya Devi, Principal, AMC, Dr. P. Sivanand, Superintendent, KGH, spoke. Dr. I. Vani , Prof & HOD , Obstetrics & Gynecology, AMC, proposed the vote of thanks. About 250 students were screened at the KYN camp.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
2-day conference of gynaecologists ‘WAVES 2025' on May 17-18
The Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of Visakhapatnam (OGSV) will host the 'WAVES 2025, FOGSI Presidential Conference' on May 17 and 18 under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) at Radisson Blu hotel in Visakhapatnam. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the event on May 17 at 5.30 p.m. Renowned gynaecologists, women's health experts, medical students, and researchers from across the country will participate in the event. Over the course of two days, various sessions on crucial topics such as advanced laparoscopic surgeries, ultrasound in infertility, pregnancy management techniques, emergency obstetric care, challenges in hormonal therapy, and women's rehabilitative health will be conducted. The conference is being organised under the leadership of OGSV members Dr. Subbaraju, Dr T. Radha and Dr. Padmavathi Naidu.
