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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research holds free oral cancer screening camp
Department of Community Medicine, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR), in collaboration with GITAM Dental College, conducted a free oral cancer screening camp as part of the No Tobacco Day celebration at Peda Jalaripeta here on Saturday. A panel discussion titled 'Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,' was held. Tobacco control is not just a health issue and it's a legal, social and economic imperative, the speakers said.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research achieves NABH Full Accreditation
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) hospital was awarded the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) Full Accreditation, said GIMSR pro Vice-Chancellor Gitanjali Batmanabane on Saturday. It was the third teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to receive the recognition from the NABH, a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, she added. Achieving NABH accreditation under the latest 6th edition standards signifies excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, infrastructure and continuous improvement, she said. GIMSR head (operations) Krishna Karthik Bhogavalli spoke about the hospital's recent upgrades such as increasing the number of beds to 750 in number, 16 modular major operation theatres among others. GIMSR NABH coordinator Prabhavathi mentioned that NABH accreditation stands as a testament to the GIMSR's unwavering commitment to quality healthcare, advanced medical education and continuous institutional excellence. GIMSR hospital superintendent V.V. Narasimham Rao informed that GIMSR is empanelled with major government health schemes like NTR Vaidyaseva, BSKY, EHS, and ESI, along with leading TPAs for cashless insurance coverage.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Workshop held on usage of laser in dermatology
Visakhapatnam: Explaining the medical fraternity on usages of lasers in dermatology, a workshop 'waves and wavelengths' was conducted here on Sunday. Experts briefed about recent dermatological therapeutic laser technologies. Conducted by the distinguished Dr Avitus John Raakesh Prasad from Madurai, the scientific programme featured detailed live demonstration sessions on advanced laser techniques including laser hair reduction, Q-Switch Nd:YAG laser, and MNRF for various skin issues such as unwanted hair removal, tattoo removal, skin pigmentation, keloids/ acne scars and wrinkles. Each technical segment was followed by vibrant question and answer sessions. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony GIMSR Pro VC Gitanjali Batmanabane stressed the importance of such workshops and its requirement in postgraduate curriculum and research. She emphasized the need for public awareness to avoid laser treatments in the hands of unqualified persons frequently resulting in complications. The organising chairperson BV Ramachandra and scientific chairperson Dr. Rahul Ray emphasised the need for continued medical education for dermatologists to be updated in recent advances on laser technologies. Organised by GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, the workshop was held under the aegis of IADVL AP with enthusiastic participation from dermatology professionals, postgraduates, and researchers from across the region along with over 200 delegates. The workshop began with free paper presentations, providing a platform for budding postgraduate researchers to showcase their accomplishments in the field of laser research.
