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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS Delhi partners with Germany's TU Dresden to transform surgery with AI and deep-tech solutions
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has announced a collaboration with Germany's TU Dresden to transform surgery with AI and deep-tech solutions to tackle health issues. This is a key outcome of the three-day workshop conducted at AIIMS. "The signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between Prof. Ursula Staudinger and Dr M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, formally establishing a long-term cooperative pathway in translational research, clinical integration of digital technologies, and joint startup incubation," AIIMS Delhi said in a release. According to the release, the Indo-German workshop on "Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, and Robotics in Healthcare: Emerging Pathways from Diagnosis to Therapy," held at TU Dresden, positions itself as a major player in healthcare innovation on the world stage. The 3-day workshop, conducted from July 16 to July 18 under the auspices of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), hosted over 50 clinicians, researchers, innovators, and industrial stalwarts from both countries. "With support from the Embassy of India in Germany, the workshop highlighted a common aspiration of Germany and India to co-develop deep-tech solutions tackling modern healthcare issues. With a Build from the transCampus IITM Legacy. In strategic terms, this is in line with transCampus IITM - the flagship platform of TU Dresden in partnership with IIT Madras". This transCampus ecosystem brings together engineering, data science, medicine, and clinical practice, and now AIIMS New Delhi has joined as a core partner. According to Prof. Ursula Staudinger, Rector of TU Dresden, "In this emerging partnership, TU Dresden stands at the helm, bringing together Germany's best in medically orientated engineering and Indian clinical expertise to forge a strong interdisciplinary research model at the interface of engineering, medicine, and technological foresight." Dr M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, stated, "This collaboration is a game changer. We are combining the really real-world clinical experience of AIIMS and the engineering and technology excellence of TU Dresden to create a global prototype for future-ready healthcare systems. The opportunity to translate this into patient care across not just our two countries but on a global scale is huge." The AIIMS delegation featured clinicians from New Delhi, including Dr M. Srinivas, Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr Sandeep Agarwala, HOD, Paediatric Surgery, Dr Nitish Naik, Professor, Cardiology, Dr M. D. Ray, Professor, Surgical Oncology, Dr. BRAIRCH, Dr Anita Dhar, Professor, Surgical Disciplines Dr Kritika Rangarajan, Associate Professor, Radios Diagnosis, Dr. BRAIRCH Further into Science Diplomacy. The event made a significant contribution to Indo-German science diplomacy. It was inaugurated by Dr Ramanuj Banerjee, Science Counsellor at the Embassy of India in Berlin, on behalf of H.E. Ajit Gupte, Ambassador of India to Germany.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Dr. Nikitha receives gold medal from President Murmur
Kataru Nikitha of Visakhapatnam, who did her MBBS from AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, received a gold medal from the President of India Droupadi Murmu at the institute's 5th convocation held on July 14. Nikitha is in the final year doing her post graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS New Delhi. She completed her schooling from Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan in Visakhapatnam, and Intermediate from Sri Chaitanya Junior College. She secured an All India Rank (AIR) 312 in AIIMS UG exam and joined AIIMS Bhubaneswar in 2017. She won a gold medal in Ophthalmology while pursuing her MBBS. In 2023, she secured a rank of 191 in the AIIMS PG entrance and enrolled in the PG course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS New Delhi. Dr. Nikitha's area of interest is surgery and she plans to pursue a fellowship in the same and serve the people of Visakhapatnam in the future.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
From Luck to Protocol: India's Emergency Care Gets Structure and the Golden Hour Its Due
New Delhi: Emergency care in India is no longer a waiting game. It's transforming into a fast, tech-enabled, and protocol-driven system that puts the patient at the center. From trained ER doctors managing critical trauma independently to AI-assisted triage and ambulance alerts triggering in-hospital prep, the change is sweeping. What once relied on luck and specialist availability is now structured, timely, and increasingly seamless even in tier 2 and 3 cities. The golden hour is finally getting the urgency it deserves, informed top experts in emergency medicine . Speaking at ETHealthworld's inaugural FutureMedX Summit during a compelling panel discussion titled 'Revolutionizing Emergency Care: Patient-Centric Approaches in Trauma and Critical Care', experts addressed how emergency care in India is evolving from a fragmented, protocol-driven system to a more integrated, tech-enabled, and patient-centric approach. The session saw participation from Dr. Deepak Agrawal , Professor, Neurosurgery , AIIMS New Delhi; Dr. (Prof) Ajay Bahl, Chairperson and HOD, Emergency Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; Dr. Sushant Chhabra , Cluster Head, Emergency Medicine, Manipal Hospitals North-West Region; and Dr. Sachin Chaudhry from the Armed Forces Medical Services shared their views. Moderated by Vikas Dandekar , Editor (Pharma & Healthcare), The Economic Times. Opening the session by highlighting the radical transformation in India's emergency care landscape over the past decade , Dr Agrawal said, 'Earlier, emergency departments across India were staffed by Casualty Medical Officers (CMOs) who were not specifically trained in emergency medicine. They could be orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, or anesthetists. The most significant shift has been the emergence of dedicated emergency medicine departments staffed by trained professionals." According to Dr Agrawal, emergency care has evolved from mere triage-based systems to more holistic, protocol-based interventions. 'Today, emergency physicians manage the ABCs—airway, breathing, circulation—and initiate diagnostics like CT scans, with specialists arriving later in the care chain. This has made emergency care more consistent and less dependent on chance,' he explained. Underlining the increasing use of AI and machine learning in emergency settings, he said, 'We've installed cameras that use object detection to track critical steps—like when intubation is done or when pulse oximetry is applied. This data generates key performance indicators on how long each life-saving step took, helping us refine our processes." Dr Chhabra elaborated on the structured emergency response system adopted by Manipal Hospitals. 'Our model is built on strong clinical leadership, integrated systems, and seamless transitions of care. We follow a 'closed ER and closed ICU' model, where patients are continuously managed by trained emergency medicine doctors from triage to discharge,' he said. He added that protocols like Code Stroke and Code STEMI—standardised across their network—enable quicker diagnoses and timely interventions. 'If a chest pain patient presents, we perform an ECG within five minutes and activate Code STEMI if necessary. This has drastically reduced door-to-balloon times and improved outcomes.' Manipal has also invested in robust pre-hospital care through the Manipal Ambulance Response Service (MARS). 'If our field paramedic suspects a stroke, the hospital is alerted in advance, enabling faster triage and imaging the moment the patient arrives,' he added. On the technology front, Dr Chhabra noted the adoption of AI-based triage in global emergency departments. 'In Canada, AI-driven systems now categorise patients into red, yellow, or green zones automatically. AI is also being used in history-taking to ensure no critical questions are missed, especially when physicians are cognitively overloaded.' Dr Chaudhry, speaking from his experience at military and civilian hospitals, emphasized triage as the cornerstone of emergency care. 'It begins not just at the hospital but also in ambulances. Integration between departments is crucial. Once myocardial infarction is ruled in, the patient is directly moved to cardiology,' he explained. He stressed that trained emergency staff—certified in ATLS, ALS, and BLS—manage patients from initial assessment through to transfer. 'With the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, we can access past patient data immediately. This cuts down delays in treatment, which in emergency medicine, could mean the difference between life and death,' he said. Backing up his points with concrete statistics, Dr. Chhabra said, 'In the Manipal network, we manage around 1,200 STEMI cases annually. Our Code STEMI protocol has helped reduce mortality by 30 per cent. We have also brought down door-to-balloon time by 20 to 30 minutes well below the international standard of 90 minutes even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities,' he noted. Dr Agrawal shared insights on neurotrauma care and how the system has evolved. 'Ten years ago, we were operating on two to three severe head injury cases daily. Today, that number has dropped to one. Better infrastructure, safer vehicles, and emergency awareness have helped,' he said. However, he pointed out that Delhi still lacks a world-class ambulance system. 'Interestingly, 50 per cent of our emergency neurotrauma cases are brought in by Delhi Police, who have a scoop-and-run directive. While they're not medically trained, they get patients to us in under 10 minutes, often faster than ambulances,' he noted. He recounted how AIIMS was once accused of shunting patients to smaller hospitals, leading to a Supreme Court petition by Safdarjung Hospital. 'We took a call that any patient requiring intubation or ventilation would not be referred out. We would treat them regardless of bed capacity. That's when we built a dedicated trauma center with half of our 250 beds reserved for neurotrauma,' he said. 'Someone has to take responsibility and we did," Dr Agrawal mentioned. The Regulatory Setback Toward the end, Dr. Chhabra raised a serious concern on the fluctuating recognition of emergency medicine as a specialty. 'In 2009, the specialty was recognised. In 2022, NMC mandated every medical college to have an Emergency Medicine department. But in 2023, emergency medicine was shockingly removed as an essential specialty. That's a huge setback,' he said. He advocated for national protocols from the Ministry of Health or NABH, especially for golden hour conditions like STEMI and head injuries. 'If doctors across India follow standardized treatment protocols—even if they eventually refer to the case—they could still stabilise the patient and save lives,' he emphasised. In closing, moderator Vikas Dandekar reflected on the international context. 'In Canada, a student with a fractured finger waited 12 hours in the ER without even a painkiller—because he was low priority. Compare that to India, where doctors operate under immense pressure but still manage to deliver care with empathy and speed. That's our strength,' he said. Dr. Agrawal echoed the sentiment. 'We're lucky here. In India, if you need an MRI, you can get it done immediately. In many Western countries, you'd need to go through multiple referrals. While that system has its merits, our accessibility—despite resource constraints—is a huge advantage.' The session concluded with a unanimous call to institutionalise emergency medicine, invest in smart technologies, and uphold patient-centered values that make India's evolving emergency care ecosystem not only efficient but also humane.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘Don't agree to be party to foeticide': Delhi HC stays termination of 27-week pregnancy of minor rape survivor after AIIMS cautions
With All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) experts flagging that termination of a pregnancy of a minor rape survivor at over 27 weeks will be akin to foeticide, the Delhi High Court Thursday stayed a singe judge's order that had permitted it. This was after the rape survivor's mother agreed to carry the pregnancy to full term. The 16-year-old girl approached the Delhi High Court through her mother last month, seeking permission to terminate an approximately 26-week pregnancy. In response to the court's request for a medical opinion on the termination, the AIIMS New Delhi medical board recommended against the procedure. The medical board noted that the fetus is viable and 'at this gestational age, medical termination of pregnancy, if undertaken, entails significant risks, including a higher likelihood of caesarean section, which could adversely affect her future reproductive health'. 'The medical board feels that continuation of the pregnancy for at least 8 more week is expected to offer a more favourable neonatal outcome,' the board opined in its report on June 28. It also said that if the court considers permitting termination of pregnancy at this stage, 'clear guidance would be necessary on the management of the live fetus/neonate, particularly with respect to decisions on feticide (if permissible under law) or adoption post-delivery, given the viability of the fetus at this gestational age'. On June 30, Justice Manoj Jain, taking into consideration 'the grave mental injury and trauma inflicted upon the mind of minor, on account of sexual assault in question', permitted the termination. For management of the fetus, if born alive, the single judge had further directed, 'If the child is born alive, Medical Superintendent, AIIMS in conjunction with the State Authorities would ensure that every possible and feasible assistance is offered to such child.' Appealing against the order, AIIMS New Delhi, told the Delhi High Court that having regard to totality of circumstances, the direction issued by the single judge for making arrangements for medical termination of pregnancy of a minor and a victim of crime of rape is in derogation of provisions of MTP Act 1971. It also says the orders areuns contrary the to medical opinion expressed by the medical bo,ard comprising medical experts from AIIMS, which included a psychiatrist as well. A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal Thursday requested assistance from the members of the medical board. In the second half of the court session, Dr K Aparna Sharma and Dr Jyoti Meena, two members of the medical board who are professors in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS New Delhi, appeared before the court. The doctors informed the court that 'termination of pregnancy is safer at 34 weeks, than now', as inducing labour towards the end of the pregnancy makes it easier for the uterus to respond. The experts also made it clear that in such a case, foeticide will have to be performed to ensure that the baby born is not alive. Following the opinion by the AIIMS experts, CJ Upadhyaya, addressing the counsel for the minor survivor, orally remarked, 'Termination of pregnancy here would mean delivery of a child… it is is not an induced abortion, it is foeticide… unless medically required, it is a criminal offence… Asking us to be party to foeticide, which is permissible for medical requirements only, that I do not agree to.' The bench suggested that the counsel for the minor survivor convince them to carry out the pregnancy while assuring free medical services for both the survivor and the to-be-born child for the next five years, free of charge, at the AIIMS. The bench also offered that they may further issue directions to the Delhi government to ensure the education of the survivor free of cost until Class 10, as well as assisting the survivor in giving up the child for adoption if she so decides ultimately. The counsel, after consulting with the survivor's mother, informed the bench that they are currently open to the option of carrying the pregnancy to full term. However, they are unable to make any decisions regarding adoption at this time and will need the survivor's consent. It was also mentioned that the survivor has only completed education up to Class 2. The bench directed that the survivor should remain admitted in AIIMS for the entire gestation period of 34 weeks or even more if required, till she delivers the child, and should be permitted to stay in the hospital in AIIMS until she becomes medically fit after delivery. Noting that the 'facts and circumstances of this case are very unfortunate, unpleasant and precarious situation where the court has to ensure the welfare of both the minor rape victim as also the child to be born', the court also sought an affidavit within two weeks from the Delhi government's department of women and child development. The affidavit must detail all the assistance it can provide to the survivor and the baby to be born, including facilities for education, skill development, and vocational training. The court kept the appeal pending and posted it for consideration next on October 15.
India Today
16-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
With no social media, Bhavya Jha bags NEET UG AIR 8 in first try, targets AIIMS
At just 18, Bhavya Chirag Jha from Ahmedabad scripted a remarkable chapter in the NEET UG 2025 journey by securing All India Rank 8 with a stellar percentile of 99.9996379 — all in his very first attempt. With AIIMS New Delhi firmly in his sights, Bhavya now inches closer to a dream he has nurtured since Class studied at AES AG - Higher Secondary School and balanced his regular school routine with focused preparation through coaching at Allen Institute. "There was just one solution — to manage time," Bhavya says. After school, he would finish assignments, attend coaching, and then revise for 3–4 hours every many aspirants who opt for drop years or open schooling, Bhavya stayed grounded in the classroom environment and even found it refreshing. 'Meeting peers and playing volleyball helped me unwind,' he READINESS, MINIMAL DISTRACTIONS Behind this achievement lies a blend of mental preparedness, discipline, and minimal distractions. 'I knew it was a long and difficult journey and I was mentally prepared from the start,' he reflects. Bhavya deliberately stayed off social media and practised meditation to boost preparation was anchored by self-discipline and constant revision. 'Giving mock tests was most important,' he says, adding that revisiting difficult topics repeatedly was part of his strategy. 'Proper coaching and self-study are both crucial,' Bhavya AND THE DREAM AHEADInspiration came from close quarters — his elder brother Sarvagya Jha, now an intern at GMERS Medical College, Sola, Ahmedabad. 'He's my biggest motivator. He gave me notes, helped me understand the roadblocks, and kept me going even when I didn't do well in mocks,' Bhavya recounts top college preference is AIIMS New Delhi."AIIMS stands out for its faculty and practical learning exposure. It's every NEET aspirant's dream,' says Bhavya. His second choice is JIPMER, for missing out on fun? Bhavya is clear: 'I never felt I was missing anything. I knew two years of hard work would put me in a better place than most.'His message to future aspirants: 'Stay consistent and do hard work — results will follow.'Must Watch
