Lifecare Hospital hosts first CME in Bhatkal for healthcare professionals
Bhatkal: Adarsha Hospital, Udupi, in association with Life Care Specialty Hospital, organised the Adarsha Hospital Connect programme at Hotel Royal Oak, Bhatkal, on Sunday evening. The event served as a professional interaction platform for doctors, focusing on emergency care, early diagnosis and coordinated treatment.
The programme was attended by medical practitioners from Bhatkal and surrounding regions. Senior anaesthesiologist Savita Kamath was present as a guest.
Cardiologist Suhas GC spoke on ECG-related emergencies, stressing that quick identification of abnormal ECG patterns and prompt clinical response are critical during cardiac emergencies. He noted that delays in recognising warning signs often lead to avoidable complications.
Nephrologist Megha Pai spoke on glomerular diseases, briefly explaining how kidney filtration works and how damage to these filters can progress silently if not detected early. She highlighted the importance of routine evaluation in at-risk patients.
Neurosurgeon Rajesh Nair addressed traumatic brain injuries, outlining general principles of assessment and management. He emphasised that early intervention plays a key role in improving outcomes for head injury patients.
Physician Kenneth Crispin from Life Care Specialty Hospital spoke on the need for timely kidney screening in diabetic patients, pointing out that diabetes-related kidney damage often remains unnoticed until advanced stages.
Radiologist MD Naushad discussed the imaging approach to acute stroke, underlining how early and appropriate imaging helps doctors differentiate stroke types and initiate correct treatment without delay.
Medical Director of Life Care Hospital, Bhatkal, Mohammed Nawab, and Medical Director of Adarsha Hospital, Udupi, G S Chandrashekar, were also present and interacted with participants on strengthening collaborative healthcare practices.
The programme was attended by Dr. Zubair Kola, Managing Director of Life Care Hospital, Salman Jubapu, social worker Nazeer Kashimji, senior doctors and healthcare professionals from the region.
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At least three people killed in gas cylinder explosion in Andhra Pradesh
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): At least three people were killed in a gas cylinder explosion in Sri Sathyasai district of Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, an official said.
A powerful explosion led to the demolition of two houses at Kammaravaripalli village, according to Superintendent of Police S Satish.
"At least three people died when a gas cylinder exploded in a house at Kammaravaripalli village in Kadiri mandal at around 12.30 pm,” Satish told PTI.
He said that the workers from Telangana were living in that house where the explosion occurred.
