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Time of India
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- Time of India
State logs 7th organ donation in '25, 2nd in less than 2 weeks
1 2 3 Kolkata: The liver and two kidneys of a 23-year-old brain-dead individual were transplanted into three patients in two hospitals of Kolkata on Sunday night. Bengal's seventh deceased donation of 2025 follows the organ donation of a 12-year-old by his parents on May 20. Puskar Pal of Howrah's Amta met with an accident near his home on the intervening night of May 28 and 29. Initially rushed to the nearby rural hospital, the youth was shifted to IPGMER's trauma care centre due to a severe head injury. "Even as the doctors gave all required medical attention, his condition did not improve. On Saturday night, doctors said Puskar was brain dead and approached us, saying that his organs could save a few lives," said Sayan Mukherjee, his would-be brother-in-law. The only earning member of the family, Puskar worked as a welder after his father lost job during the pandemic. He dropped out of school so that he could start earning for his family along with his elder sister Puja, who tutors kids in the neighbourhood. "My brother was a simple and hard-working youth, ready to help people around. When doctors approached us for donating his organs, we decided to go ahead without any hesitation," said cousin brother Swadesh Pal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 95 % der Deutschen wissen nichts von diesem Krankenhaustipp Checkfox | Krankenhauszusatzversicherung Undo Doctors found that apart from the deceased's lungs, all vital organs were fit for transplant. On finding no matching heart recipient in the state and other hospitals in the region, ROTTO shared the heart with NOTTO. With no takers, the liver and two kidneys were finalised for retrieval and allocated to IPGMER and Command Hospital. Two women, one battling liver failure and the other renal failure, and a man also with kidney failure received the organs. On May 20, the city recorded the youngest deceased donor when the parents of Umang Galada (12) donated the boy's organs after he was declared brain dead at CMRI Hospital. In 2024, the state logged 14 deceased donations.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Kolkata hospital holds awareness campaign against drug abuse for govt officials
(Written by Sharadiya Mitra) In an attempt to address the alarming rise in drug abuse and associated substance use disorders, the Department of Psychiatric Social Work at the Institute of Psychiatry – Centre of Excellence (IPGMER – SSKM Hospital), under the West Bengal government, has collaborated with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. They organised six detailed capacity building programmes throughout West Bengal in April 2025. 'These programmes were strategically designed to raise awareness, enhance knowledge, and develop effective prevention strategies among a diverse group of stakeholders, including correctional officers, police personnel, mental health professionals, social workers, educators, and community leaders,' said Mayank Kumar, assistant professor at the Institute. 'Our aim was to create a stronger, more coordinated response to substance abuse at multiple societal levels.' The April sessions were conducted across police academies, correctional facilities, and the Narcotics Control Bureau. They featured engaging, audience-specific modules and training. Activities such as peer leadership development, inclusive discussions, and moving performances—such as the street play Nahi Nahi Bhoy at Dum Dum Central Correctional Home— brought attention to the social, psychological, and economic factors underlying addiction. These formats aimed to help participants understand the value of early action, community involvement, and the need to reduce stigma. The initiative provided practical guidance on fostering drug-free workplaces and empowering participants to support individuals recovering from substance use. The major aims were to raise awareness, oversee rehabilitation centres, and collaborate with mental health professionals for comprehensive care. The campaign's recommendations included rolling out similar initiatives nationwide, applying harm reduction approaches, increasing budget allocations, and establishing addiction treatment facilities in every hospital and correctional setting. 'This initiative saw an overwhelming response with 602 participants—far beyond the target—engaging in sessions on early intervention, counselling, legal frameworks, and community strategies,' Kumar said. 'Renowned experts from institutions like NIMHANS, TISS, and CIP Ranchi enriched the sessions, offering critical insights into the needs of vulnerable groups, including adolescents, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and marginalised communities,' he said. The programme concluded with strong calls for continuous public sensitisation, policy-level changes, and culturally relevant interventions. The emphasis was clear: shift from punitive practices to compassionate, community-centric strategies. (Sharadiya Mitra is an intern with The Indian Express)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bone marrow transplant facility for MPS at city hosp
1 2 3 Kolkata: The Centre of Excellence (CoE) for rare diseases in eastern India, situated at IPGMER, has begun the procedure to set up a bone marrow transplant (BMT) facility for children suffering from MPS (Mucopolysaccharidoses), a group of rare and inherited metabolic disorders. IPGMER is among the 12 health institutes across the country designated as CoE by the health ministry for the treatment of rare diseases. "Another good treatment option for children suffering from two categories of MPS - 1 and 2 is BMT when they are below two years of age. We are moving forward with the procedure to have such a BMT unit for children suffering from this rare disease," said neonatology head Suchandra Mukherjee, the nodal official at the IPGMER CoE, on World MPS Day on Thursday. At present, only two CoE for rare diseases at AIIMS New Delhi and PGI Chandigarh have BMT facilities for this rare disease. While there is no cure for MPS, treatments such as enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and stem cell transplantation are available to slow down the disease progression. On average, a child is given ERT twice a month. The treatment is costly and beyond the reach of most the National Policy for Rare Diseases, a patient with any recognised rare disease, including MPS, can get one-time financial aid of Rs 50 lakhs for treatment. However, many times, the funds get exhausted, leaving these patients in the lurch. In fact, of the 25 children with MPS, including a few from the neighbouring states, are registered with the SSKM CoE for treatment. The funds for four children have already been exhausted, forcing them to take up supportive treatment. "Early diagnosis is key to a better treatment outcome. We are holding regular training and sensitisation programmes for paediatricians for awareness. At IPGMER, we are also starting pre-natal screening. This is an inherited disease," added Mukherjee.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
SSKM docs pull off rare stent grafting op, a first in E India
Kolkata: Doctors at the state-run IPGMER (Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research) pulled off a medical feat by deploying an unusual route for stent grafting on a 66-year-old patient with a condition called aortic dissection .The medical team is preparing to present this case in medical journals as the first of its kind, at least in eastern India. This procedure, which costs around 20 lakhs in private hospitals, was entirely funded by the state patient, Shahamina Bibi, came with complaints of chest pain and was detected with aortic dissection, where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separate and compromising the blood flow to vital organs. It can trigger complications like aortic rupture or cardiac stent grafting via a small incision in the groin is the standard treatment, doctors found that the patient's femoral artery was too narrow. A cardiology team led by Saroj Mandal, with senior resident Sayantan Panda and the CTVS team including Subhendu Mahapatra, came together for the procedure through an incision in the abdomen for the procedure known as TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)."We conduct two to three procedures of stenting for aortic dissection every month. But in this case, the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this route highly risky," said Mandal. In this case, doctors accessed the aorta directly through an incision in the abdomen to deliver the stent graft for repairing the aneurysm in the thoracic aorta."In this particular case, we had to explore a different access path altogether via an incision on the abdomen to introduce the stent. We completed the procedure uneventfully," said Mahapatra. The patient is now recuperating well. The doctor team is writing a paper detailing the procedure with the aim of submitting it to a reputed journal.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Groundbreaking Abdominal Stent Grafting for Aortic Dissection at Kolkata's IPGMER
Patient: A 66-year-old patient with aortic dissection, a condition where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This tear allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separate. This separation can compromise blood flow to vital organs and potentially cause complications like aortic rupture or cardiac arrest. Treatment: Stent grafting via a tiny incision in the groin in a procedure called TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair). In this case, doctors found the femoral artery of the patient was too narrow for the stent grafting. The team approached the repair route via an incision in the abdomen, making it the first such attempt in eastern India. The patient is recovering well. TEVAR: It involves inserting a stent-graft through arteries in the groin. The stent-graft is guided to the aortic dissection site, where it expands to fit the aorta's shape. The stent-graft redirects blood flow to the true lumen, reducing pressure on the aortic wall. KOLKATA: Doctors at the state-run IPGMER (Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research) pulled off a medical feat by deploying an unusual route for stent grafting on a 66-year-old patient with a condition called aortic dissection, a medical the patient is recovering well, the IPGMER (SSKM) team is preparing to submit this case to medical journals as the first of its kind, at least in eastern India . This procedure, which costs around 20 lakhs in private hospitals, was entirely funded by the Bengal patient, Shahamina Bibi , came to the IPGMER with complaints of chest pain. Investigative tests confirmed that she had aortic dissection, a condition where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This tear allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separation can compromise blood flow to vital organs and potentially cause complications like aortic rupture or cardiac arrest. It's a medical emergency that can be life-threatening if not treated stent grafting via a small incision in the groin is the standard treatment, doctors found that the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this traditional route risky. Cardiology and CTVS doctors came together to create an alternative way of grafting the stent by cutting open the abdomen for the procedure known as TEVAR ( Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ).A cardiology team led by Professor Saroj Mandal , with Senior Resident Sayantan Panda , and a CTVS team including Professor Subhendu Mahapatra , came together for the procedure through an incision in the abdomen.'We conduct two to three procedures of stenting for aortic dissection every month, done via the groin. But in this case, the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this route highly risky,' said Cardiologist Saroj Mandal .Experts said that when a narrowed femoral artery makes the traditional TEVAR procedure difficult, an abdominal approach is an alternative option. In this case, doctors accessed the aorta directly through an incision in the abdomen to deliver the stent graft needed for repairing the aneurysm in the thoracic aorta.'In this particular case, we had to explore a different access path altogether via an incision on the abdomen to introduce the stent through the device. We completed the procedure uneventfully,' said patient is now recuperating well. The doctor team is writing a paper detailing the nitty-gritties of the procedure with the aim of submitting it to a reputed journal.
