The 28th Convocation of SGPGIMS was celebrated on 16th of December 2023 in Shruti Auditorium of the institute. The function was organized under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh and visitor SGPGI, Smt Anandi Ben Patel Ji.
Ho'nble Minister of Health and Family welfare, Chemical and fertilizers, Govt of India, Mr Mansukh Laxman Bhai Mandaviya; Deputy Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and Minister of Medical Education, Health and family welfare – Shri Brijesh Pathak Ji; State Minister, Medical Education Shri Mayankeshwar Saran Ji were also present on this occasion. The function was also graced by Shri Durga Shankar Mishar, the president of SGPGIMS. The principal secretory, medical education, Shri Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma was also present in the Convocation.
The convocation was started with traditional academic procession which was followed by ‘Jal Bharo karykram’ to indicate the importance of water in our life and promote water conservation. Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, the chief secreatory of Uttra Pradesh, gave welcome address as the president of the institute. He praised the good work done in the institute and the reputation earned by the institute at national and international level. He stressed upon the need of new energy in this era of Amrat Kal and expansion of health servcies in the state as well as the country. He congratulated the passing out students as well as the award winners for their hard work and success. He furtehr stressed that our students, with their skill and knowledge, will achieve the highest level of success in the world. He guided the students to remian hungry for knowledge as quoted by Steve Job, a famour personality.
Prof RK Dhiman, the director of the institure, presented the progress report as well as the future plans of the institute. He told that very soon we will be starting tele ICU facility to empower the state madical colleges.
Leiutenant General Dr Smt Madhuri Kanitkar was the cheif orator for the occasion. She is the Vice Chancellaor of the Maharatra Health University and has been decorated with several medals. She congratulated the passing out students and their parents. She stressed upon the education and research on public health services, need for low cost health care, and decentralization of the health servcies to the most remote villages of the country. She said thet SGPGIMS could paly a key role in achieving these targets.
UP state minister for Medical Education, Shri Mayankeshwar Saran ji addressed the gathering and encouraged the students and faculty for hard work and progress. Shri Brijesh Pathak also congratulated the passed out students. He told that the students should be ready of many more difficulties in their future life and their responsibility to provide health care to the every citizen of the state. Though the number of medical colleges and students have been increased in recent years but we need at least one medical collage in each district of the state. To improve the quality of nursing care, he stressed on need of one nursing colleges in each of the medical colleges.
The chief guest of the function, Mr Mansukh Bhai Mandviya, encouraged the students and faculty with his encouraging words. He said to the passing out students that they are entering into a new way of living after completing their student life. They shall fulfil the wishes of their parents and they shall achieve success in life so that their parents and teachers could feel honour. He said that medicine is not a profession but is a responsibility of service towards the society.
In out culture, hospital is like a temple and patients are being considered equivalent to god present in these temples. We should treat them with utmost empathy and care. A country can only be successful only if its citizens are healthy. Presently, we are celebrating ‘Amrut Kal’ and we all have to do efforts to achieve the dream of being a developed nation by the year 2047. This could only be achieved with intense devotion to the nation. This country belongs to Charak and Dhanvantry. The country has to be the first for all of us.After that, the honble Governer Smt Anandi Ben Patel addressed the gathering and congratulated the passed students as well as their parents. She said the studnets to keep their parents always happy and they should never forget them. She expressed her wish that next year more than half of the awards may to go to our girls.
She stressed upon the need of prevnetive medicine in present era. In this context, she thaked the Har Ghar Jal yojna of our esteemed prime minister Mr Narendra Modi ji which led to access to fresh and clean water to 1.9 crore houses in the state. She also stressed that we need to develop into a developed nation by the year 2047.
She also released the two books, which were written by Dr Sabaratnem from the Department of Endocrine Surgery of the institute. On this occasion, she herself gave gifts to the Central School students and the Anganwadi workers for distribution to the kids in their villages.
The program ended with the vote of thanks proposed by professor Shaleen Kumar, the dean of the institute.
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate institute of medical science created history by being the first institute in the state to administer free of cost enzyme replacement therapy to three children with a rare genetic disorder,Gaucher disease under the national policy of rare disease, 2021.
Gaucher disease is a rare and debilitating genetic disorder where the lack of enzyme to breakdown a key lipid substance, glucocerebroside due to a genetic variant in the affected individuals leads to accumulation of glucocerebroside in various organs, bones and brain resulting in symptoms such as anemia,bone pain, organomegaly and growth failure. This disorder affects 1 in 40,000 live births and like many genetic disorders was untreatable until 2010 when enzyme replacement therapy velaglucerase was approved. But it’s extremely high cost made it impossible for this therapy to be used for Indian patients.
However, under national policy of rare disease 2021, government approved free treatment for a selected group of disorders such as Gaucher disease. This step marks a significant leap forward for patients who couldn’t afford the therapy despite availability. This step will benefit 18 children with rare disease in SGPGIMS who have Gaucher disease, spinal muscular atrophy, tyrosinemia and hereditary angioedema.
Three patients were administered the enzyme on 10th October and eight more will be admitted on 11th October. Director of SGPGIMS, Dr R K Dhiman, Head of Cardiology Dr Aditya Kapoor and Head of the department Dr S R Phadke commemorated the event by distributing sweets to the children and requested the parents to strictly follow the treatment. Dr S R Phadke who has been treating these children for the last 30 years said that the enzyme therapy drastically improves the quality of life of these children and reduces the progression of the disease. Two patients who were receiving this therapy under a charitable program and had become asymptomatic and leading normal life were also present to encourage the parents to adhere to the therapy.
Dr Amita Moirangthem, Associate professor along with resident doctor Pooja and Niladari were monitoring the infusion of the medicine.These children would receive the infusion every two weeks under the meticulous care of the nursing staff and doctors of the department of medical genetics. Parents were very grateful for the efforts of the doctors, SGPGIMS and the government and said that the provision of treatment brings hope for individuals with other rare genetic disorder.
As per the directives of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, a massive cleanliness drive was held at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate institute of Medical, lucknow on 1st October as a part of "Swachhta Pakhwada- Swachhta Hi Sewa"
to mark 2nd October, the Birth anniversary of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi.
In PGI, Swachhta Pakhwada aimed at fostering a cleaner surroundings in and around SGPGI campus inspired by the principal of Mahatma Gandhi and initiated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji as Swachh Bharat Mission a decade ago .
The drive started from the Emergency Medicine and Renal Transplant centre which was led by Professor Shaleen Kumar, Officiating Director, Professor Sanjay Dhiraaj, CMS, Professor Subhash Yadav, Nodal Officer, Sanitation, Professor Rugmi S Marak, Head, Department of Microbiology, Prof. Anupama Kaul, Department of Nephrology and Dr. R. Harshvardhan, Head, Deptt of Hospital Administration. Enthusiastic volunteers which included Public Relations personnel, sanitary supervisors and students actively participated in Shramdaan and cleaned the area adjacent to New OPD, College of Nursing, College of Medical Technology and PMSSY block.
Speaking of the occasion, Dr. Shaleen reiterated the importance of dignity of labour. Dr Sanjay Dhiraaj stressed the need to be self inspired to maintain the clean and hygienic environment around us.
The program ended with the distribution of food packets to the volunteers.
संजय गांधी स्नातकोत्तर आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान में पंद्रह अगस्त को देश का 77 वां स्वतंत्रता दिवस पूरे उत्साह और उमंग के साथ मनाया गया। संस्थान परिवार के मुखिया प्रोफेसर राधा कृष्ण धीमन ने परंपरागत तरीके से ध्वजारोहण किया। राष्ट्रगान के पश्चात उपस्थित संकाय सदस्यों और कर्मचारियों को स्वाधीनता दिवस की बधाई देते हुए उन्होंने कहा की यह दिन हमें सदैव याद दिलाता है कि हमारा हर कार्य राष्ट्रहित और राष्ट्र की उन्नति के तरफ होना चाहिए। उन्होंने संस्थान मे अनेक नये प्रोजेक्ट को पूर्ण करने के लिए संस्थान परिवार के हर सदस्य के योगदान की प्रशंसा की और और उन्हें हृदय से धन्यवाद दिया ।
निदेशक महोदय ने पिछले एक वर्ष की उपलब्धियों का लेखा जोखा प्रस्तुत किया। उन्होंने कहा कि सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि मेडिकल, पैरामेडिकल, ट्यूटर इत्यादि कैडर में नई भर्तियों के लिए नियुक्तियों की प्रक्रिया शुरू करने का कार्य था, जो सफलता पूर्ण किया जा रहा है। इमरजैंसी मेडिसिन और गुर्दा प्रत्यारोपण केंद्र के विषय में उन्होंने कहा कि इमरजेंसी बेड्स में 7 गुनी बढ़ोतरी से आकस्मिक सेवाओं में निसंदेह सुधार होगा। अभी इमेरजेन्सी 60 बेड्स के साथ कार्य कर रहा है। नयी भर्तियो के होते ही यह पूर्णतया कार्य करने लगेगा। उन्होंने एडवांस पीडियाटिक सेंटर का भी उल्लेख किया। इस एडवांस पीडियाट्रिक सेंटर में 23 विभाग होंगे, जिसमें 125 संकाय सदस्य और 185 सीनियर रेजिडेंट की भी नियुक्ति की जाएगी। इस प्रकार बच्चों के लिए एक समानांतर अस्पताल होगा, जिसमें उनसे संबंधित सभी बीमारियों के लिए एक ही केंद्र होगा। इस दिशा में अथक प्रयासों के लिए निदेशक महोदय ने प्रोफेसर विजयलक्ष्मी भाटिया को हार्दिक धन्यवाद दिया। हब और स्पोक मॉडल पर आधारित टेली आई सी यू के विषय में भी उन्होंने कहा कि पीजीआई और उत्तर प्रदेश के 6 मेडिकल कॉलेजो के बीच में 200 बेड्स का टेली ICU भी एक बड़ी उपलब्धि है। उन्हें सूचित किया कि advance diabetic centre, head and neck surgery व infectious diseases विभाग के सृजन की प्रक्रिया भी चल रही है।
उन्होंने अंगदान कार्यक्रम को गति देने पर बल दिया। पी जी आई, चण्डीगढ़ की ही तरह संजय गांधी पी जी आई मे भी कैडेवेरिक अंगदान को बढ़ाने के लिए एपेक्स ट्रामा सेंटर में भर्ती ब्रेन डेड रोगी के परिवार द्वारा अंगदान की सहमति देने की स्थिति में आर्थिक मदद दी जाएगी। उन्होंने सलोनी हार्ट फाउंडेशन के विषय मे भी जानकारी दी, जिसके आने से पीडियाट्रिक कार्डियोलॉजी में उत्कृष्ट चिकित्सा सेवा प्रदान की जा सकेगी।
इस कार्यक्रम में बड़ी संख्या में लोगों ने भाग लिया। स्टाफ द्वारा देशभक्ति के गीत प्रस्तुत किए गए।
इस अवसर पर संस्थान के सैंतीस कर्मठ सदस्यों को उनके उत्कृष्ट व उत्तम कार्य निष्पादन के लिए निदेशक द्वारा सम्मानित किया गया।
तत्पश्चात संस्थान परिसर में कम्युनिटी सेंटर और पी जी आई क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में वृक्षारोपण भी किया गया, जिसमें आम, जामुन और नीम के लगभग 40 पौधे लगाए गए।
इस अवसर पर संस्थान के डीन प्रो एस पी अंबेष, मुख्य चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रो संजय धिराज, चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रो वी के पालीवाल, संस्थान के संयुक्त निदेशक (प्रशासन ) प्रोफेसर रजनीश कुमार सिंह व अन्य संकाय सदस्य व वरिष्ठ अधिकारी और कर्मचारी भी उपस्थित थे।संजय गाँधी पोस्टग्रेजुएट इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ़ मेडिकल साइंसेज, लखनऊ दिनांक ९ अगस्त २०२३
आज़ादी के अमृत महोत्सव योजना के अंतर्गत उत्तर प्रदेश में मेरी माटी मेरा देश कार्यक्रमों के आयोजन
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The department of Hepatology organised a course for postgraduates and practioners on viral hepatitis on 29th July to mark the World Hepatitis Day which is celebrated every year on 28th July across the globe. It included extensive lectures on viral hepatitis including Hepatitis A to E. Director, SGPGI, Prof. R K Dhiman and Director JIPMER, Pudduchery Prof. Rakesh Agarwal , graced the occasion and educated the students and delegates about the need for screening and early treatment for viral Hepatitis. Dr Amit goel, HOD Hepatology stressed on vaccination strategies and diagnostic modalities. Dr Ajay Mishra and Dr Surender Singh, faculty, department of Hepatology conducted the interactive sessions. Many renowned gastroenterologists including Dr Sumit Rungta, Dr Ajay Kumar Patwa, Dr. Shirish Bhatnagar from lucknow were also present on the occasion. As viral hepatitis takes millions of lives annually, the initiative from this newly formed department can be a game changer for the medical professionals and society. Moreover, the aim of elimination of viral hepatitis till 2030 can be achieved only with such efforts.
The program was moderated by Dr. S R Phadke, Head of the Department, Medical Genetics. Dr. RK Dhiman, Director. SGPGI and Dr. S P Ambesh, Dean. The chief guest of the program, Dr. MadhulikaKabra, Head, Genetics Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
The Department of Medical Genetics, SGPGI, celebrated the birth anniversary of Professor S.S.Agarwal, renowned geneticist, immunologist and the former director of SGPGI on 5th July.Professor S S Agarwal was a pioneer of Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology education in India. Known for his researches in the fields of genetics and molecular biology, he was Professor Emeritus of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
The program was moderated by Dr. S R Phadke, Head of the Department, Medical Genetics. Dr. RK Dhiman, Director. SGPGI and Dr. S P Ambesh, Dean, shared their fond memories of Dr. SS Agarwal on this occasion.
The chief guest of the program, Dr. MadhulikaKabra, Head, Genetics Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, delivered an informative and interesting talk on "Genome Test Invention: A Miracle". The guest speaker Dr Kabra spoke about the use of the latest technique of sequencing whole genome or 20000 genes in one go and its varied applications in all branches of medicine. This technique also described as Exome sequencing is widely used for diagnosis of genetic disorders , many of which are very rare.The accurate diagnosis of disorders like intellectual disability, muscular dystrophies, skin disorders help in providing generic counseling and preventing recurrences in the family by way of prenatal diagnosis.
She also talked about the need for genetic consultations and testing for common disorders like thalassemia and spinal muscular atrophy for all couples.
Around 100 people attended the program. The program ended with vote of thanks proposed by Dr A Haseena, faculty of the department.
To help patients with alcohol related cirrhosis, the department of Hepatology, in collaboration with psychiatry, has started “Alcohol Use Disorder Clinic (AUDC)”. This clinic was inaugurated on 29th May by Prof R K Dhiman, Director SGPGI., Dr. Sanjay Dhiraj, CMS, Prof Amit Goel HOD, Hepatology, Dr. Romil Saini, psychiatrist, all the faculty and staff of the department were present on the occasion.
Regular intake of alcohol results in liver cirrhosis. Despite of developing liver cirrhosis and liver failure, a large number of people fail to stop taking alcohol because they develop a condition called as ‘alcohol dependence’. Over 4% of Indian have alcohol dependence.
This clinic will help such patients to stop taking alcohol. In this clinic, the patients will be given a combined care by hepatologist as well as psychiatrists in form of medication, counselling, and deaddiction services. This clinic runs on each Monday in Hepatology OPD.
The Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, SGPGI celebrated its foundation day on 13th May 2023. On this occasion, the department organized two-day CME on Deceased Donor Transplantation Program. Eminent faculty of National and international repute participated in the CME and shared their experiences of success and challenges.
Dr. Sunil Shroff from Tamilnadu, Dr. Swanalata from Telangana, Dr Arpita from Kolkata and Dr Vivek Kute from Gujarat shared the success and challenges.
A panel discussion was conducted by Prof Amit Gupta and Prof Narayan Prasad with all the stakeholders.Shri. Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Medical Education and Shri Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of Health& Family Welfare were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. For the firsttime, both principal secretaries, working for the single motto of improving the health of people of state, advocated the need fora deceased donation transplantation program. Prof R K Dhiman. Director, SGPGI, shared his experiences of a successful liver transplant programat PGIMER, Chandigarh and discussed how it was different at SGPGIMS.
The director of the national organ and tissue transplant organization (NOTTO) Dr Krishan Kumar, and the regional nodal officer Dr Vipin Kaushal from Chandigarh,emphasized capacity building and the need to formulate policy documents. Dr Narayan Prasad, HOD Nephrology, SGPGIMS, informed the house about the opportunities to expand the deceased donation transplant program, utilizing the organs from people who died in accidents. Second day of the CME was dedicated to workshops on various components of organ donation like grief counselling, identification of potential donors, brain-dead declaration, preservation, maintenance, allocation and finally, transplantation of organs.
International expert Tom Billiyard, Director, transplantprogram in United Kingdom deliberated on best practices in maintenance of a brain-dead potential donor in ICUs.This was attended by doctors from various specialities both from government and private sector e.g. Nephrologists, Urologist, Transplant Surgeons, Neurologist, Neuro-surgeons, Liver Transplant-surgeons, Gastro-surgeons, Cardiologist, Cardiac-surgeons, Trauma-surgeons, and Anesthesiologists etc.), transplant coordinators, social workers and all other stakeholders across Uttar Pradesh.
Experts from SGPGI, KGMU, RML, Apollo Medics etc. provided their valuable insights in panel.Professor Narayan Prasad, head of the Department of Nephrology emphasized the need for cooperation among all the stakeholders, including private-sector hospitals.
This was followed by the Foundation day program. rof R K Sharma delivered the foundation day oration of the department. The program was ended by the Vote of thanks by Organizing secretary Dr Manas Patel.
Departments of Hepatology and Dietetics Endorsed by IAPEN Lucknow Chapter
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow
Short Course on
“Nutritional assessment and management in patients with liver diseases”
Course coordinators
Dr Amit Goel, Dr Surender Singh, Dr Ajay Kumar Mishra, Ms Reeta Anand
Course Instructors
Prof. L. K. Bharti, Reeta Anand, Surabhi Chandra, Archana Sinha, Dr. Nirupma Singh, Dr. Shilpi Pandey, Archana Dwivedi, Mamta Sharma
The College of Nursing, SGPGIMS organised a Workshop on disaster management, training session and mock exercise in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) & State Disaster Response Force, Uttar Pradesh (SDRF, UP) on 9thMay2023. The Programme was very well coordinated by Mrs. Shabana Khatun, Associate Professor and Mr. Yadidya, Associate Professors of Nursing College, Mr. Praveen Kishor, Project coordinator (Training), UP, SDMA, Mrs. Abha Verma, Tutor and Mata Dean, Tutor.
Lt. Gen. Ravindra Pratap Sahi (AVSM), UPSDMA, Lucknow was the Guest of Honor. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Brig. P.K. Singh (VSM), Sr. Consultant, UPSDMA, Dr. Satish Kumar, IPS, Commandant, SDRF, UP,Prof. S. P. Ambesh, Dean, SGPGI Lt. Col. Varun Bajpai(VSM),Executive Registrar, SGPGI, Prof. Sanjay Dhiraaj, CMS & Nodal Officer, College Of Nursing, and Dr. Radha K, Professor cum Principal, College of Nursing.
Lt. Gen. Ravindra Pratap Sahi (AVSM), UPSDMA, Lucknow appreciated the vision of Hon'ble Chief Minister, UP to prepare and train the students for disaster management from the very start of their life. He also emphasized that it should also be included in the curriculum. Brig. P.K. Singh (VSM), Sr. Consultant, UPSDMA, spoke on the risk reduction, reducing vulnerability, mitigation, preparedness, climate justice, capacity building and impact of climate change. He discussed major five planetary crisis i.e global warming, melting glaciers, rising oceans, displacements and conflicts. Dr. Satish Kumar, IPS, Commandant, SDRF, UP , elaborated ontypes of disasters and the training conducted at the SDRF centres like Aapda Sakhi and Aapda Mitra. Dr. Prabhas Pande, Former Additional Director General, Geological Survey of India, discussed the geological aspects of earthquakes, seismic zones of UP and methods to cope up with medical emergencies.
Mr. Abhishek Kumar Rai, Deputy. Commandant, 11thBN National Disaster Response Force, Varanasi, UP, shared the experience of Turkey-Syria Earthquake-2023 that had recently occurred. He described how team from India rescued the people affected in Turkey under Operation Dost .Mr. Virendra Dubey, Inspector, UP State Disaster Response Force demonstrated mock exercises and precautions taken during and after earthquake. This was conducted at College of Nursing by SDRF Team. Faculty, Students of B.Sc. Nursing and non-teaching staff actively participated inthe exercise at Assembly Point, College of Nursing.
The role of nurses in Disaster management was explained by Dr. Radha K, Principal, College of Nursing .More than 200 people participated in the workshop. The program ended with vote of thanks proposed by Mr Yadidya, Associate Professor College of Nursing.
The College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, Lucknow celebrated the Lamp Lighting and Oath taking Ceremony of 12th& 13th batch of B.Sc. Nursing students on 20.04.2023 at CV Raman Auditorium, SGPGIMS, Lucknow with utmost zeal & enthusiasm. 94 students of the 12th & 13th batch of B.Sc. Nursing took the Nurses Pledge in traditional oath ceremony.
The Programme started with welcome address by Mrs. Anju Verma, Associate Prof, College of Nursing. This was followed by Lamp Lighting by the <b>distinguished Chief Guest Prof. R. K Dhiman</b>, Director, SGPGIMS, Guest of Honour Prof. Biji Biju, HOD and Professor, College of Nursing, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai,Prof S P Ambesh, Dean, Lt. Col Varun Bajpai Executive Registrar, Prof Sanjay Dheeraj, Chief Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS& Nodal Officer, College of Nursing,Prof. Amita Aggarwal, Chairperson, Steering Committee-CON and Dr. Radha K Principal, College of Nursing. The various eminent faculties were present on the occasion.
Annual report (Year 2022-23) of the college was presented by Dr. Radha K. Principal wherein she has presented all the activities and achievements of faculty and students of College of Nursing in academic, clinical, co-curricular etc. She also mentioned the upcoming achievements and activities of College of Nursing which includes the enhancement of B.Sc. Nursing seats from 40 to 60 and to start M. Sc. Nursing with annual intake of 10 seats will be started in the academic year 2023-24 and to develop the skill lab for nursing students or may be other training centers of Nursing.
Guest of Honour Prof. Biji Biju said address the gathering and she said about significance of lighting the candle in oath taking ceremony.
Prof. R. K Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, addressed the students, said that Florence Nightingale as should be the role model for each student nurses and, he said that constant attention by the good nurse may just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.
Meritorious students were awarded for their academic excellence. Prizes were given for achievement in various categories in Sports also.
The program concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Yadidya, Associate Prof, College of Nursing, SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
The Parkinson’s awareness walk was organized by the department of Neurology on 15th April at 7:00 am.It was flagged off by the Head of Department of Neurology, Prof Sanjeev Jha, which was followed by an interaction and alternative therapy session at 1:00 pm. The Neurology Department’s Foundation Day programme and 2nd Awareness Programme on Parkinson’s disease was inaugurated by the acting Director of the institute Prof. S.P. Ambesh. Prof Sanjeev Jha talked about the role of stress in Parkinson’s disease and laid stress on positive thinking.
Surgery for Parkinson disease and Surgical Techniques for DBS were explained by Professor Rajkumar, HOD, Neurosurgery and Dr Pawan Kumar Verma, Associate Professor respectively.
Prof. Navneet Kumar,former Principal, GSVM, Medical College, Kanpur congratulated the Department of Neurology and also emphasised on the role of natural remedies and lifestyle management in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Prof. Deepika Joshi, HOD, Neurology, IMS, BHU, Varanasi advised the patients to take medicines on time and not to shy away from Deep Bain Stimulation if needed. Dr Zafar Neyaz , Professor, Radiology, SGPGI, explained that MRI was essential in excluding diseases other than Parkinson’s.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Ruchika Tandon.
On this occasion, the Director of the institute also distributed momentos to the winners of the Parkinson’s week contest among patients.There was an appreciation momento for each and every patient who attended the programme.
The department of Pediatric Gastroenterology organised a national conference on common gastro-intestinal and liver diseases in children on 25th March in Telemedicine auditorium. More than 100 experts from India, Nepal and Bangladesh attended the sessions. There was a didactic lecture by Prof Surendra Kumar Yachha, founder and former HOD, PediatricGastroenterology, SGPGI. He emphasized on the role of using stool color chart during early immunisation at 6 weeks in all children to diagnose these diseases early, which would improve the treatment outcome.
Prof. Ujjal Poddar, Head, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, gave an informative talk on small bowel diarrhea in children, with special emphasis on celiac disease and role of gluten free diet in its treatment. Prof. Anshu Srivastava elaborated on how to differentiate between TB vs Crohn's disease on the basis of CT scan of abdomen.
Causes of chronic liver disease in children is different from that in adults and their treatment requires a different approach. Dr.Moinak Sen Sarma, Associate Professor, PediatricGastroenterology, gave an informative talk on case-based approach to a child with CLD with special emphasis on Wilson disease and AIH. Dr. Arghya Samanta, Assistant Professior, discussed about acute pancreatitis in children which can be fatal if not properly treateted. Prof. Laxmi Kant Bharti discussed role of nutrition.
On 26th March, the department celebrated its 15th foundation day. Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGI, the chief guest of the function congratulated the department for doing excellent work in patient care as well as research and training. Dr. Ujjal Poddar presented the journey and accomplishments of the department of past 15 years. Guest of Honor, Prof. Surendra Kumar Yachha, delivered the foundation day lecture on : “Interface between Parents and Pediatric Gastroneterologists”. The scientic program concluded with vote of thanks by Dr. Arghya Samanta.
On the occasion of World Kidney Day, the Department of Nephrology organized an awareness program on 18th March at the C.V. Raman auditorium, Library Building, SGPGIMS Lucknow. The program was inaugurated by Prof. R.K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, along with, Prof. Sanjay Dhiraaj, Chief Medical Superintendent, Prof.V K Paliwal, Medical Superintendent.
Dr Narayan Prasad, Head of the department, Nephrology welcomed all the guests present on the occasion. The faculties of the department of Nephrology Dr Anupama Kaul, Dr Dhamendra Bhadauria, Dr, Manas Patel, Dr Monika Yaccha, Dr Manas Behera, Dr Ravi Kushwaha, Dr Jai Kumar Myeppan, Dr Vamsidhar, Dr. Harshita Sharma, Dr Basav Raj, and Dr Abdula and faculties from other departments were also present to celebrate this day. A large number ofgeneral public participated in this event. More than 600 people attended this awareness program.
A small video cum documentary film made on patients who have been on dialysis for 6 years- got transplants and then again back on dialysis was shown.
A film on swap transplant, which means exchanging kidney with each other and making them acceptable matches and successful transplantation and a success story of the cadaveric kidney transplant, and a ray of satisfaction of donation in the family members of cadaveric donors; and post-transplant recovery and getting a job and supporting self and other family members, had also been displayed.
The poster competition for the public to raise awareness was also organized, and 110 posters were displayed. The judges had competitively judged the posters. The winnersin all categories were awarded. A walkathon from Shruti Auditorium to SGPGIMS gate with posters and banners was organised.Handbills with tips to prevent kidney diseases and cap displaying kidney health for all were distributed to each attendee.
The department of Hematology, SGPGI is the State Nodal Centre for Hemophilia Care. To train the health care workers in hemophilia care and to impart current knowledge and recent advances in hemophilia care, Prof. Rajesh Kashyap, Head, Department of Hematology, SGPGI, who is also the State Nodal Officer, Hemophilia care organized the hemophilia update 2023 under the able guidance of Director Prof R K Dhiman on 17th March.
Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder. The blood in the affected persons does not clot resulting in excessive bleeding in joints and following injuries. This excessive bleeding can be fatal in many patients.
The “Hemophilia Update 2023” was inaugrated by Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of UP, Shri Brajesh Pathak today at Telemedicine auditorium, SGPGIMS, Lucknow. Phyicians and health care workers from 26 Hemophilia Treatment Centres participated in this update.
The highlight of this meeting was the launch of real website for hemophilia care by the Hon. DeputyChief Minister. This digital platform has been developed by National Informatics Centre, Government of India. The web application will help to strengthen the hemophilia care meeting in the state. Present in the meeting were Prof. R K Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS Lucknow, Prof. Soniya Nityanand Director, RMLIMS Lucknow and Prof. Rajesh Kashyap HOD Hematology. This two day meeting was organised by Prof. Dinesh Chandra and faculty members of hematology department, SGPGIMS.
MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) has been setup in SGPGIMS in collaboration with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). STPI is an organization under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, established in 1991 with an objective of boosting the software and Electronics hardware exports from India.
The MedTech COE, offers the platform to innovators and entrepreneurs to develop the deliverable product from the state of idea. To achieve this goal, the funding is available for developing the idea to the stage of delivery and marketing of the end product through investment by interested angel investors.
The objectives of setting the same are to boost start-ups in the field of medical equipment/electronics & health informatics, and, to contribute to #makeinindia & #digitalindia programs of Govt. of India by reducing Health Care Equipment imports and recognize the value of Health Care Equipment & Technology locally.
Apart from physical infrastructure MedTech CoE at SGPGI, Lucknow have two dedicated Labs with high-end testing equipments, along with having access to Technocrat/Medical practitioner’s mentorship, mentorship programs and VC funding, Legal and IPR support, Marketing assistance, and access to 21+ domain specific CoE’s PAN India etc.
MedTech CoE has launched three open challenge programs (OCP1.0, OCP2.0 and OCP3.0) as of today and on-boarded around 25 start-ups and now has launched 4th Open Challenge program on 28th Feb'2023.
Link to Apply: https://innovate.stpinext.in/about-us/medtech_ocp4
Application Submission Start Date: 28th February 2023
Application Submission End Date: 24th April 2023
The entrepreneurs/start-ups having any innovative idea/prototypesolution in MedTechdomain are encouraged to apply in this open challenge program to leverage CoE’s benefits and take your idea/prototype to the next level.
A CME cum TB Adoption & Nutrition Program for Patients’ was organized at SGPGIMS on 16th March to commemorate World TB Day which is celebrated on March 24 every year.Under the guidance of Director R.K. Dhiman, the program was organized by Dr. Richa Mishra, Additional Professor in Microbiology and Dr. Alok Nath, HOD Pulmonary Medicine.The theme this year is “Yes, we can end TB”!! The main objective of the event was to create awareness about the disease and adopt patients affected with TB. Director R.K. Dhiman stressed about the importance achieving the aim of TB elimination by 2025. Padamshri Dr. Digambar Behra, former Dean & Head of Pulmonary Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh was the Guest of Honor and delivered a talk on Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis. Dr. Ashwini Khanna, Senior Pulmonologist from LNJP, Delhi outlined the treatment details of the disease. State TB Officer, Dr. Shailendra Bhatnagar discussed about the challenges in the program. Other eminent speakers included Dr. Suryakant, HOD, Pulmonary medicine, KGMU and Dr. Manpreet Bhalla, NITRD, Delhi.
A panel discussion was also held on TB Preventive therapy as well as Pleural effusion in tuberculosis. Since TB patients often come from a poor background and cannot afford a high protein diet with fruits and micro-nutrients, members of the SGPGI family have come forward to adopt patients and provide them with adequate nutritional support every month. They will also monitor their treatment and ensure that all drugs are provided to them free of cost at their nearest DOTS centre.
Members of the SGPGI family who came forward to adopt TB affected patients are:Dr. R.K.Dhiman Director, Dr. Richa, Dr.Moinak, Dr.Amit Goel, Dr.Ashima, Dr.Aparna, Dr. Parijaat, Dr. Abbaas, Mr.Sanjay Jain,Administrative Officer, Sister Neema, Sister Neelam, Sister Rachna, Mrs. Bhawna Arya. They will monitor the treatment of these children as well as provide them with nutritional support.
On the occasion of World TB Day, a program for adoption of villages near SGPGI was organized on 14th March by Dr. Richa Mishra, Additional Professor in Microbiology and Dr. Alok Nath, HOD Pulmonary Medicine. The main aim of the event was to create awareness about the disease and adopt villages for active TB-case finding. The villagesincluded under this initiative were. Sabhaa kheda, Baabu Kheda. Amol, Redaas Kheda, Gajarian Kheda and Kalli paschim.
Patients who had unexplained fever for more than 2 weeks, loss of appetite, weight loss or persistent cough were screened in this camp. They were provided with sputum containers and asked to submit samples for free microscopy testing at the DOTs centre at SGPGI.
In addition, a discussion was also held with the principal and teachers of the Primary school at Kalli Paschim. Dr. Richa Mishra discussed the importance of the contribution of the government and the support provided by the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program.The teachers were sensitized about tuberculosis and were encouraged to watch for symptoms of the disease in children studying in their class. They were also told that for every TB patient, a Nikshay ID is generated for every diagnosed patient after which they are provided with free treatment. In addition, a sum of Rs.500/- is deposited every month under the Nikshay Poshan Yojna for food supplementation.
To celebrate its 2nd Foundation day, the Department of Hepatology, SGPGIMS organised one and half day conference on Current Perspective in Liver Disease (CPLD) 2023 on 25th February in Lecture theatre. The program started with scientific session on Viral hepatitis followed by Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Scientific deliberations on Alcohol associated liver diseases, drug induced liver injury, vascular liver diseases and auto immune liver disease generated a lot of interest among the participants.
Program was organized by Organizing Secretary, Professor Amit Goel under the able guidance of Professor R.K Dhiman, Director SGPGI. Dr Surender Singh and Dr Ajay Kumar Mishra of the department extended full support. More than 70 renowned faculty of India, well known in the field of liver disease participated in the conference which included Professor Anup Saraya, Head,Gastroenterology Department, AIIMS, New Delhi, Professor Ajay Duseja, Head of Hepatology Department, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. G Chaudhuri, Dr. V K Dixit, Dr Ajay Chaudhuri and Dr Manish Tandon. Dr. S K Sarin, joined the conference virtually.
Meeting was attended by 300 participants.
The Department of Radiotherapy, SGPGIMS organized poster competition for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya (Class IX to XI), Nursing College and College of Medical Technology on 4th February to raise awareness about cancer and its prevention by tobacco cessation and following healthy life style. It also aimed to disseminate information about early detection and treatment of cancer. These young students, who are the future torchbearers of society made and displayed posters for cancer awareness and sent message for early diagnosis and prevention through their creativity.
The Cancer awareness program was addressed by the Director. Dr. R K Dhiman. The Medical Superintendent Dr. V K Paliwal, Faculty of SGPGI, staff of Radiotherapy, press and media representatives attended the program. Prof. R K Dhiman and Dr. Praveena Dhiman presented the awards to the winners.
The list includes:
Kendriya Vidyalaya students (class 9th to 12th):
Chhavi, Anamika, Payal, Anshika, Shrajal and Kartikey.
Nursing students:
Surabhi, Anjali, Zeba.
Medical Technology students:
Saksham, Tanya and Harshita.
संजय गांधी स्नातकोत्तर आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान में देश का 74वां गणतंत्र दिवस पूरे उत्साह और उमंग के साथ मनाया गया। संस्थान के निदेशक प्रो आर के धीमन द्वारा परंपरागत रूप से ध्वजारोहण किया गया। राष्ट्रगान के पश्चात उपस्थित संकाय सदस्यों और कर्मचारियों को संबोधित करते हुए उन्होंने पिछले एक वर्ष की उपलब्धियों का लेखा जोखा प्रस्तुत किया। उन्होंने कहा कि संस्थान मे लगभग बीस वर्ष बाद संवर्ग पुनर्गठन हुआ है, जिसके अंतर्गत सृजित 2969 पदों पर शीघ्र ही भर्तियां भी की जायेगी। ट्रामा सेंटर मे अनेक पदों के वेतनमान में विसंगतियां थी, जिन्हें भी दूर किया गया है और पदनाम भी बदले गये। फैकल्टी और नर्सिग पदों पर भर्तियो का कार्य भी चल रहा है । इमरजैंसी मेडिसिन और गुर्दा प्रत्यारोपण केंद्र के विषय में उन्होंने कहा कि इमरजेंसी बेड्स में 7 गुनी बढ़ोतरी से आकस्मिक सेवाओं में निसंदेह सुधार होगा। अभी यह 70% से 80% कार्य कर रहा है। नयी भर्तियो के होते ही यह पूर्णतया कार्य करने लगेगा। उन्होंने गुर्दा प्रत्यारोपण को भी 3 प्रति सप्ताह से बढ़ाकर 8 से 10 प्रति सप्ताह करने पर बल दिया।
उन्होंने एडवांस पीडियाटिक सेंटर का भी उल्लेख किया। इस एडवांस पीडियाट्रिक सेंटर में 23 विभाग होंगे जहाँ बच्चों के लिए एक समानांतर अस्पताल होगा, जिसमें उनसे संबंधित सभी बीमारियों के लिए एक ही केंद्र होगा। एडवांस डायबिटिक सेंटर के विषय में भी जानकारी देते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि डायबिटीज से संबंधित हर बीमारी के लिए एक ही छत के नीचे समस्त उपचार सुविधाएं होंगी। यह सेंटर सितंबर माह तक कार्य करने लगेगा।
हब और स्पोक मॉडल पर आधारित टेली आई सी यू भी प्रकिया में है। पीजीआई और उत्तर प्रदेश के 6 मेडिकल कॉलेजो के बीच में 200 बेड्स का टेली ICU एक बड़ी उपलब्धि है।
निदेशक महोदय ने सूचित किया कि head and neck surgery व infectious diseases विभाग के सृजन की प्रक्रिया भी चल रही है । उन्होंने रोबोटिक सर्जरी कार्यक्रम की भूरी भूरी प्रशंसा की और कहा यह सर्जरी सप्ताह के 6 दिन की जा रही हैं । उन्होंने अंगदान कार्यक्रम को गति देने पर बल दिया।
इस कार्यक्रम में बड़ी संख्या में लोगों ने भाग लिया। स्टाफ द्वारा देशभक्ति के गीत प्रस्तुत किए गए।
इस अवसर पर संस्थान परिवार के 22 कर्मठ सदस्यों को उनके उत्कृष्ट व उत्तम कार्य निष्पादन के लिए निदेशक द्वारा सम्मानित किया गया।
इस अवसर पर संस्थान के मुख्य चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रोफेसर गौरव अग्रवाल, संयुक्त निदेशक, प्रशासन, प्रोफेसर रजनीश कुमार सिंह, चिकित्सा अधीक्षक प्रोफेसर वी के पालीवाल, executive registrar कर्नल वरूण बाजपेयी, संकाय अध्यक्ष प्रो एस पी अंबेष व अन्य संकाय सदस्य भी उपस्थित थे।
Dr. Gyan Chand removes thyroid cancer tumor by robotic surgery
For the first time in Uttar Pradesh and for the first time in any government institution in India, thyroid cancer was removed by robotic surgery.
A 21-year-old unmarried girl resident of Prayagraj had a thyroid lump in her neck, gradually increasing. After necessary tests at Kamla Nehru Cancer Hospital in Prayagraj, it was diagnosed as malignant. Due to complications, its surgery was not possible without making an incision in the throat.
She was referred to Dr. Gyan Chand, Robotic Thyroid Surgeon, SGPGI, Lucknow, for scarless surgery.
After necessary tests by Dr. Gyan, it was found that the patient had papillary thyroid cancer, which could be removed by robotic method. Dr. Gyan successfully removed many lumps, including the cancerous thyroid gland, in patient's neck, without making an incision, in a four-hour operation done last Friday.
Dr. Abhishek Prakash, Dr. Sara Idris and Dr. Reinel were part of the team, who performed the operation along with Dr. Gyan. Dr. Sujit Gautam and his team from Anaesthesiology gave full support to the team.
This difficult surgery had been made possible because of the constant guidance and encouragement of Prof. R K Dhiman, Director of the Institute and Prof. Gaurav Agarwal, Head of the Department of Endosurgery. Director has congratulated Dr Gyan and his team and expressed happiness over yet another successful robotic surgery in the institute.
The College of Medical Technology and Allied Health Sciences, SGPGI organised a welcome program for its new batch of students and pin up ceremony of its Student Council on 12th January 2023 at CV Raman auditorium, Lecture theatre, SGPGI which was followed by cultural program.
Director, SGPGI, Prof R K Dhiman, Dean, Prof S P Ambesh, Executive Registrar Col Varun Bajpai, Nodal Officer Dr. Ruchi Gupta, and Additional Nodal Officer, Dr. Siddhartha Rai graced the occasion. Professor Dhiman encouraged them to give their best as they are a part of one of the best medical institution in UP and India He inspired them to be disciplined in their behaviour and respectful to their teachers and parents.
Prof Ambesh elaborated on the importance of having diverse technical courses offered in CMT, SGPGI.
Col Varun Bajpai called on the students to excel in academics and make a name for themselves and the institute. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Rai.
On this occasion, winners of posters making competition on 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' were also felicitated.
The program ended with cultural program which showcased their creative side by beautiful rendition of melodious songs and dancing skills.