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Bengaluru Sees Major Increase in Number of Parkinson’s Patients in Recent Years

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In the last two decades, the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s in India has increased to more than 300-400 people per lakh population
More and more younger people in India are attending specialized movement disorders clinics

BENGALURU / April 9, 2022: The burden of Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism disorders is rapidly rising in India. Not long ago, Parkinson’s was considered a disease prominent only in Western countries. However, in the last two decades, its incidence and prevalence in India has increased to 300-400 people per lakh population. The WHO has predicted that India would see a massive 200-300% increase in Parkinson’s disease over the next two to three decades. This was said by Dr. Prashanth LK, Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Specialist at the Center for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, ahead of the World Parkinson’s Day.

Dr. Prashanth LK, considered Bengaluru’s foremost expert on Parkinson’s disease, said: “Bengaluru has seen a major increase in the number of movement disorders patients in recent years, especially Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism disorders, at the specialized Movement Disorders Clinics in the city. According to recently published research covering three major movement disorders clinics at Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata, it was discovered that 65% of total patients coming to these clinics had Parkinsonian disorders. ”

The research revealed some interesting findings about Indian people. Some of the neurodegenerative diseases were found to be common or limited only to India. For example, the SCA-12 (Spinocerebellar ataxia-12) is almost exclusive to the Aggarwal community. Wilson’s disease, a rare but treatable disorder affecting liver and brain, is actually quite common in India. Several different types of Parkinsonism disorders have also been noticed in the Indian population. These atypical parkinsonian disorders account for about a quarter of the movement disorders patients seen at specialized movement disorders clinics, indicating the burden and requirement for more research in these fields, according to Dr. Prashanth LK.

He added: “Another important aspect in India is the changing pattern of Parkinson’s patients at various specialized movement disorders clinics. More and more younger people of less than 40 years of age are attending these clinics now. The reason could include genetics, stress, poor quality of life, etc. This changing age profile is of concern as these people are the breadwinners of the family and at the prime of their professional life. An ongoing study on young onset of Parkinson’s disease has revealed interesting genetic findings regarding the Indian population.”

The amount of research output in India about Parkinson’s disease is limited due to funding constraints. The funding agencies in India are predominantly government bodies, which spread the research funds across entire spectrum of healthcare, rather than providing in-depth funding to age-related diseases. Said Dr. Prashanth LK: “We require dedicated funding for specific disorders to conduct meaningful research that can impact the outcome of care for Parkinson’s patients. In the West, a significant amount of funding comes from private philanthropic agencies and trusts, which exclusively fund research into these disorders. Similar type of funding support from Indian philanthropic groups and trusts would generate dramatic research outcomes from Indian researchers. Indian population has probably different genetic and demographic aspects. With such a great talent pool of researchers catering to this huge population, right funding would help in getting several “Eureka” moments for global science.”

Talking about upcoming therapies on treatment for Parkinson’s patients, Dr. Prashanth LK said: “Work is going on regarding both therapeutic outcomes and understanding the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s. Insights from genetic research have given us hope for specific gene-based therapies for certain subsets of Parkinson’s disease patients. Early trials are going on for possible disease modification and cure-based approaches. We may possibly have dramatic disease modifying therapies over the next couple of decades for Parkinson’s disease.”

The focus of the government in India has usually been on treatable and preventable disorders such as nutritional and infectious diseases. Funding for ageing-related disorders is slowly being increased now, as it is now being appreciated that age-related disorders would constitute major healthcare burden in a few decades in India. “The Government should encourage private funding agencies, philanthropic organizations and CSR initiatives of corporates to be channelled towards improving the care and support system of Parkinson’s disease and other aging disorders. A good government policy impetus can give a boost to research in this field,” said Dr. Prashanth LK.

About 10-15 years back, there used to only 5-10 exclusive Parkinson’s disease specialists in India. In the last 10 years, there has been a sudden increase in the number of neurologists who exclusively specialize in Parkinson’s Disease (called Movement Disorders Specialists). India now has an exclusive society for movement disorders, called Movement Disorders Society of India, which is making impact globally. During the last 10 years, exclusive research groups working for Parkinson’s disease have also been formed, like the Parkinson Research Alliance of India (PRAI), to collaborate, understand and possible get breakthroughs for movement disorders.

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Why Eye Allergies are more in summer?

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Authored by: Dr. Seshachalam Nitin MBBS, MS Cataract & Lasik Surgeon, Maxi Vision Eye Hospital Hyderabad

Allergies can affect different parts of the body like the respiratory system and the skin. However the eyes also are commonly affected by allergies which could lead to a myriad variety of symptoms: red, burning, and itchy eyes watering of eyes ropy or clear discharge excessive eye watering foreign body sensation (feeling of sand in the eye) puffiness of eyelids These eye symptoms could also be accompanied by respiratory symptoms like frequent sneezing, colds, runny nose, wheezing and breathing difficulty in asthmatics and also skin rashes in some cases. The main reason behind the increase in allergies is increased Pollen in the air in summer. Pollen are microscopic particles naturally released from plants and trees during this season. Some people are hypersensitive to this pollen, which when inhaled by them, causes their immune system to trigger a defensive response in the form of antibodies and chemicals like histamine that triggers the typical symptoms described above.

* LIMIT ALLERGEN EXPOSURE Pollen, dust mites, mold, etc are the common allergens encountered in our environment.

* The use of sunglasses outdoors and masks (thank you covid protocols) can go a long way in reducing exposure to these.

* Pollen levels are highest in the mornings and evenings and movement outdoors can be prevented at these times if possible.

* Also staying away from pollutants like automobile exhausts, cigarette smoke, etc. helps to prevent triggering symptoms.

* Frequent vacuuming, changing bed linen more frequently, use of HEPA filters or air conditioning with proper air filtration can limit our exposure to the triggers Indoors.

* People with pets have to be extra careful in this regard.

* Contact lens users have to be extra careful as the surface of the lens can attract and accumulate allergens making your symptoms worse.

Ideally, avoid the use of lenses and switch over to glasses. If unavoidable, try to use daily disposable lenses. NO EYE RUBBING This is very important as rubbing our eyes causes the release of histamine, which in turn causes more itching and thus becomes a vicious cycle. The easiest way is to use an ice pack over the eyes whenever they feel itchy. Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean cloth and place it over closed eyelids for at least 5 mins. This goes a long way in reducing redness and itchiness. Another issue with eye rubbing is that it introduces allergens around the eye and nose and therefore has to be avoided.

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Behavioural change in society is the key to reducing gender disparity: Panelists at Womens Day Panel Discussion on Gender Equality hosted bySOS Childrens Villages of India

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11 March, 2022: Gender gap can be reduced only through significant behavioural change in society, concluded panelists at a discussion on the topic of Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Breaking Stereotypes, organised by SOS Childrens Villages of India, on the occasion of International Womens Day. This behavioral change should begin with treating girls and boys equally, investing in the education of the girl child, reskilling/upskilling women for productive employment, enabling womens participation in the labour force and encouraging more women in leadership positions.

SOS Childrens Villages of India held a virtual panel discussion, streamed live on the official Facebook handle of the organisation. The esteemed panelists at the discussion included: Mr. Sumanta Kar, Secretary General, SOS Childrens Villages of India; Ms. Radha Raturi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand; Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Delhi; Ms. Neeru Ahuja, Partner, Deloitte India; Ms. Shyama Jain, SOS Mother; Ms. Chandramma, Caregiver, Family Strengthening Programme. Panelists shared their lifes journey of empowerment, which served as a motivation. The interaction focused on the challenges faced by women and the possible solutions.

While India guarantees equality through its constitution, it does remain a significant challenge. Gender inequality leads to severe discrimination against the girl child, which manifest itself in various forms such as female infanticide, child marriage, child mortality, lack of access to education etc. The solution to gender inequality has to come from families and society, who should invest in the education of the girl child and empower them to build a better future.

Ms. Radha Raturi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand, urged society to work towards gender equality. We have political equality. The Indian constitution treats women equally. We have had the right to vote in elections since 1952. The real problem is social inequality, she said. Raturi spoke at length about discrimination against the girl child, be it female feticide or child marriage. There is still a lot of difference between sons and daughters. Society puts pressure on women to give birth to a male child, especially if it is the second child. In India, about 40% of girls under the age of 13 years are forced into marriage. Maternal mortality rate is high because of child marriage, she said, adding that behavioural change is the answer to gender inequality. It needs to begin with us. Women need to develop confidence. We have to learn to speak out, she said.

Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Delhi, encouraged women to shed their limitations. As a woman and as someone with disabilities, I faced many biases and I learned to do extra hard work to achieve my goals. I do not believe in boundaries. If you do not accept that there are limitations, you can achieve a lot, she said. Singhal holds the distinction of becoming the first differently-abled woman to top the civil services exam.

Mr Sumanta Kar, Secretary General, SOS Childrens Villages of India, initiated the panel discussion, by talking about the challenges faced by women during the pandemic. Women played a critical role during the pandemic in taking care of children. There was a break in the education of children and with limited access to online education, it was a difficult time for both caregivers and children. Caregivers and mothers stepped up to face challenges and ensured that children did not suffer from mental health issues because of the lockdown. It was a difficult time for mothers and caregivers because many of them either lost their jobs or saw a reduction in their salaries. The loss of employment highlighted the need to skill and re-skill women to prepare them for the post-pandemic workforce. We at SOS Childrens Villages of India have been focusing our efforts on skilling and re-skilling women and girls, so that we can prepare them for better employment opportunities. Besides this, we focus our initiatives on empowering caregivers, he said.

Ms. Neeru Ahuja, Partner, Deloitte India, who has 25 years of experience in the tax industry, encouraged women to speak and express their creativity, Women tend to be shy and modest. We need to speak up more and share our ideas with our seniors, she said. Ahuja believes that women gain significant skills through parenting that make them good leaders at the office too. Mothers bring a special set of skills to the workplace be it nurturing talent, managing budgets, multi-tasking, resourcefulness etc. There are some areas that women are naturally good at and we need to build upon our strengths. But the one area that we all need to improve upon is in being more vocal about our idea, she added.

Ms. Shyama Jain, SOS Mother, talked about her journey as a woman and an SOS Mother. Shyama, who has spent 33 years at SOS Childrens Villages of India highlighted the importance of education and mutual respect. She has raised 40 children, most of whom settled well, while the others are still studying. As an SOS Mother, Shyama made sure that there remains no difference between boys and girls during their upbringing. Besides this, Shyama reiterated the importance of behavioural change for the reduction of the gender gap.

Ms. Chandramma, a caregiver, mentioned about the challenges she faced as a child and a woman, which equipped her to help weave plausible solutions for the women she came across as part of the Family Strengthening Programme. She knows six languages, which help her connect with people faster and better; she has been a part of a Self-Help Group since 2014, and has empowered 68 families towards self-reliance. Her own life has been a constant struggle. Her husband passed away 8 months ago. Her son studies in the 7th grade. Having received minimal support during most of her life, she understands the distress vulnerable women and their children face. Her journey of empowerment that began with the Family Strengthening Programme of SOS Childrens Villages of India in 2014 has served her well, enabling her to be an Ambassador of Change for many.

Mr Sumanta Kar concluded the panel discussion by stating that gender equality can only see long-term sustenance if behavioural change is initiated at an individual level. “It is important to equip girls with education and skills; alongside, it is vital to inculcate respect for women and girls in boys, he said.

For more information, please visit: https://www.soschildrensvillages.in

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ಆಕುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನ

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ಅಂಗವೈಕಲ್ಯ , ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಬಹು ಆಯಾಮ ಅಡ್ಡ – ಕತ್ತರಿಸುವ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯಾಗಿದೆ . ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯ ಸುಮಾರು 27 ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಥವಾ ಮಿಲಿಯನ್ ಜನರು ಯಾವುದೋ ಇನ್ನೊಂದರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂಗವೈಕಲ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆಂದು ಗುರುತಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ . ಅಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯವು ತುಂಬಾ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯಮಯವಾಗಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಹರಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ , ಇದು ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಲು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಸವಾಲಾಗಿದೆ . ಅನೇಕ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರು ಪುನರ್ವಸತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವಾಗ , ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿಸ್ಟ್ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಯ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರಾಗಿದ್ದು , ಅವರು ಜೀವಿತಾವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಜನರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ , ಅವರ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಉತ್ತಮಗೊಳಿಸಲು ವಿವಿಧ ದೈಹಿಕ , ಮಾನಸಿಕ , ಅರಿವಿನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಅಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ .

ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿಸ್ಟ್ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಜೀವನ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಸಮಗ್ರ ವಿಧಾನವನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ , ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ ತಿನ್ನುವುದು , ಅಂದಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು , ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡುವುದು , ಶೌಚ ಮಾಡುವುದು , ಹಾಸಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ನಾನವನ್ನು ಬದಲಾಯಿಸುವುದು , ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಕ್ಷುಲ್ಲಕ ಫೋನ್ ಬಳಸುವುದು ದೈಹಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಮಿತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ . ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಕರು ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಮತ್ತು ಅರ್ಥಪೂರ್ಣ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲು ಈ ಮಿತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಜನರನ್ನು ಸಕ್ರಿಯಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಗಮನಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಕರು ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಸರದ ಪ್ರಾಯೋಗಿಕ ಒಳಹರಿವುಗಳನ್ನು ಬದಲಾಯಿಸುವ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾರ್ಪಡಿಸುವುದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಕರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿಲ್ಡಪ್ ಹ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಚಮಚ , ಮಾರ್ಪಡಿಸಿದ ಪನ್ , ಸ್ಟ್ಯಂಟ್‌ಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಮುಂತಾದ ಮಾರ್ಪಾಡುಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ , ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಜೀವನದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಅವರು ಸೆರೆಬಲ್ ಪಾಲ್ಸಿ ಆಟಿಸಂ , ಅಟೆನ್ಯನ್ ಡಿಫಿಸಿಟ್ ಹೈಪರ್ಆಕ್ಟಿವ್ ಡಿಸಾರ್ಡರ್ , ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ತೊಂದರೆಗಳು ಇತ್ಯಾದಿಗಳಂತಹ ವಿಶೇಷ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ವಯಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾದ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ .

ಅಖಿಲ ಭಾರತ ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿಸ್ಟ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ ( AIOTA ) , ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿನ ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿಸ್ಟ್‌ನ ಪೋಷಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕವಾಗಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ( OTICON ) ನಡೆಸುತ್ತದೆ . ಇದು ವೃತ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿನ ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಪ್ರಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಪಡಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಲು ಸೂಕ್ತವಾದ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ . ಈ ವರ್ಷವು 59 ನೇ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸುತ್ತದೆ – OTICON 2022 ” ಮುಖವಾಡದ ಸಂಭಾವ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಅನ್ಮಾಸ್ ಮಾಡಿ : ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿ ಪರ್ಸೆವ್ ” ಮತ್ತು 11 ರಿಂದ 13 ನೇ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 2022 ರಂದು ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ . ವರ್ಲ್ಡ್ ಫೆಡರೇಶನ್ ಆಫ್ ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿಸ್ಟ್‌ಗಳ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಶಾನ್ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಭಾಷಣ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ . ಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮತ್ತು ವಿನಿಮಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ದೇಶದ ಒಳಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೊರಗಿನ ಖ್ಯಾತ ವಾಗ್ರಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ . 30 ಆಕ್ಯುಪೇಷನಲ್ ಥೆರಪಿ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳು ಈವೆಂಟ್‌ಗೆ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡುವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ 1100 ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ . ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ಪ್ರತಿ ವರ್ಷ ತನ್ನ ಸಾಟಿಯಿಲ್ಲದ ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಹಬ್ಬ ಮತ್ತು ಜ್ಞಾನ ಹಂಚಿಕೆಗಾಗಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಪ್ರಶಂಸೆಯನ್ನು ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ . ಉದಯೋನ್ಮುಖ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಕರಿಗೆ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ಭಾಷಣಕಾರರಿಂದ ಆಲಿಸಲು ಇದು ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ . ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ಮತ್ತು ವಿದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರರ ನಡುವೆ ಸಂವಾದಕ್ಕೆ ಒಂದು ಸ್ಥಳವಾಗಿದೆ , ಸಮುದಾಯದೊಳಗೆ ಸೇರಿರುವ ಭಾವನೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಚೋದಿಸುತ್ತದೆ . ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 11 ರಂದು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ನರವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ( ನಿಮ್ಮಾನ್ಸ್ ) ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕಿ ಪ್ರೊ.ಪುತಿಮಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ಅವರು ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಿದ್ದು , ಸಂಸದ , ನಿಸ್ವಾರ್ಥ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ನಾಯಕ , ಸಂಸದ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ ಸೂರ್ಯ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ .

– ಡಾ.ಅನಿಲ್ ಶ್ರೀವಾಸ್ತವ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು , AIOTA , ಶ್ರೀವಾಸ್ತವಡಾ.ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣನ್ನೇತುರಾಮ ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ , ಓಟಿಕಾನ್ 2022 9902652502

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Bengaluru gynaecologist to perform live keyhole surgeries on women for national audience

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# The surgeries, to be conducted by renowned laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Vidya V Bhat, will be livestreamed to over 3,000 gynaecologists in the run-up to International Women’s Day
* The medical education workshop is being conducted in partnership with Zydus Nutriva
* The objective is to encourage gynaecologists to opt for laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of uterus) and myomectomy (removal of fibroids) for women patients due to their immense benefits over open-abdomen surgery

BENGALURU / March 3, 2022: Bengaluru’s renowned laparoscopic surgeon and infertility specialist Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Medical Director, RadhaKrishna Multispecialty Hospital, is going to conduct keyhole surgeries on women patients on March 6, 2022, which will be broadcast live to over 3,000 gynaecologists all over India. The objective is to encourage surgeons to opt for laparoscopic surgeries for women patients for the removal of uterus and uterine fibroids, due to the immense benefits these offer over open-abdomen surgeries. The day-long medical education workshop is being organized in partnership with Zydus Nutriva ahead of the International Women’s Day.

Dr. Vidya V Bhat will be conducting live laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy on camera for the national audience of doctors. She said: “With advancements in medical technology, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries offer much better outcome than open-abdomen surgeries for removal of uterus and fibroids growing in the womb. It is important that laparoscopy becomes the norm and every woman gets benefitted in terms of lesser pain, scaring and wound complications, less cutting of skin and tissue, shorter duration of hospital stay and faster post-operative recovery.”

She added: “Laparoscopic removal of uterus or fibroids uses specialized skill and surgical instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen, eliminating the need for traditional open surgery. The success of these advanced procedures depends on the experience and expertise of the surgeon. The idea behind this live session is to enhance the skills of surgeons, especially young ones, so that laparoscopic surgeries become common alternative to traditional surgeries. They can watch these surgeries done live from the comfort of their homes.”

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which the entire uterus (womb) is removed, mostly due to the presence of fibroids. Laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy) is a minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in a woman’s uterus. The surgeon’s goal during myomectomy is to take out they fibroids and reconstruct the uterus. Unlike a hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus, a myomectomy removes only the fibroids growing inside it. The procedure can help relieve uterine fibroid symptoms such as abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, and pressure on the bladder or bowel. Uterine fibroids are very common. About 35-60% of women develop some fibroids by age 35, with the numbers going up to 70-80% by age 50.

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, is now the preferred way to remove the organs and surrounding tissues of the reproductive system. During the procedure, a small tube containing a telescope (laparoscope) and a tiny video camera is inserted through a small cut (incision) in the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to see the internal organs. Instruments are then inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen or vagina to remove the womb, cervix or any other part of your female reproductive system.

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