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The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Complaints of ‘stomach pain' by children require multidisciplinary approach, say doctors
Doctors at the JSS Medical College in Mysuru have suggested a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the complaints of 'stomach pain' by children even though physical illnesses of any kind have been ruled out by laboratory investigations. The doctors, who carried out a study that was presented at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry conference at NIMHANS in Bengaluru, found certain psychological causes for some complaints of stomach pain by children. Though the study was confined to four children complaining of stomach pain despite showing no physical illness after undergoing laboratory investigations like diagnostic laparoscopy, endoscopy, and CT abdominal scan, paediatric surgeon Sudhamshu K.C. said some of the major reasons for children complaining of stomach pain without any underlying cause included depression followed by learning disability, bullying at school, issues with parents, and visual disturbances. Out of every 100 children referred to the paediatric surgery department of the hospital, about 15 to 20% qualify for multidisciplinary approach involving doctors from psychiatry, paediatrics, and paediatric surgery departments, said Dr. Sudhamshu, who was part of the study. Doctors said the children who complain about stomach pain without any physical illness will actually feel the psychosomatic pain arising out of psychological issues. Such children even refuse to go to school, missing out on their studies for extended period of months together. Even though paediatric surgery was a referral department, Professor of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, M. Kishor said a large number of parents were presenting themselves before the paediatric surgery department directly seeking surgical intervention for the stomach pain of their children. Over the last year, about 12 to 14 children with stomach pain, who qualified for such a multidisciplinary approach, had been actively engaged with the departments of psychiatry and paediatrics, he said. After working closely with the affected children and their parents, the team of doctors from the different departments had found that the causes among these children ranged from specific learning disabilities (dyslexia), depression, anxiety, mobile addiction, intellectual disabilities, issues in parents, including over-parenting, besides poor eating and sleeping habits, Dr. Kishor said. 'Through such an approach, we have been able to avoid a large number of unnecessary surgical interventions. Most of the children, who were under the collaborative care of psychiatry and paediatric department, are back in school,' he said.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Conference on cognitive health and purposeful longevity at JSS AHER in Mysuru from July 10
The JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, will host CogniSENSE+ 2025, a global interdisciplinary conference on cognitive health, hearing access, and purposeful longevity, on July 10 and 11. Organised by the School of Public Health at JSS AHER in collaboration with the JSS Medical College, the two-day event aims to promote cognitive wellness and inclusive ageing among diverse populations. Over 250 participants from across the country are expected to attend, the organisers said at a press conference here on Tuesday. The conference will feature five international experts from the University of Georgia, Ohio University, Oklahoma State University, and Birmingham University, along with 17 national experts representing institutions such as NIMHANS, AIISH, JSS AHER, and others. The inaugural event on July 10 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am will be attended by Radha Murthy, president, Dementia India Alliance; Deepti Navaratna, T.V. Raman Pai chair professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), and Rajani P., Deputy Director – Mental Health, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka. The scientific programme will include keynote addresses, research presentations, panel discussions, and solution showcases covering topics such as dementia care innovations, hearing rehabilitation, cognitive neuroscience, as well as assistive technologies, mental well-being and social inclusion, and community-driven approaches to healthy ageing. JSS Medical College principal Narayanappa stated that the conference seeks to redefine longevity by focusing not just on lifespan, but also on meaningful living, social connection, and improved quality of life.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Virtual dissection table installed at JSS Medical College
The Department of Anatomy at JSS Medical College, JSS AHER, Mysuru, has installed the Anatomage Table 11, a state-of-the-art virtual dissection table procured from a U.S.-based company, marking a major leap in medical education technology. The inauguration was held on Tuesday. Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Math and Girish Kapur, senior vice-president, India Site Operations, USP Hyderabad, were the chief guests. 'The Anatomage Table Version 11 is the most advanced 3D anatomy platform available today, offering life-size, high-resolution visualisations of the human body. It enables students and healthcare professionals to study complex anatomical structures with unmatched precision, bridging traditional cadaveric dissection and modern digital methodologies,' according to a press release. Vinutha S.P., associate professor of Anatomy, gave a demonstration of the facility, showcasing free-hand dissection and in-depth exploration from superficial to deep anatomical structures. The college said the installation of the Anatomage Table reaffirms its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into health professions education, empowering students with a deeper, integrated understanding of human anatomy, and advancing precision learning and clinical excellence. C.G. Betsurmath, executive secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, H. Basavanagowdappa, Vice-Chancellor, JSS AHER, Manjunatha B., Registrar, Sudhindra Bhat, Controller of Examination, Vishal Kumar Gupta, dean academics, Narayanappa D., principal, JSS Medical College, Suma M.N., vice-principal (Pre-clinical), Praveen Kulkarni, vice-principal (Para-clinical), Vidya C.S., professor and head, Department of Anatomy, faculty members, and others were present.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Study on stigma faced by people with sickle cell disease
A study co-authored by Deepa Bhat, professor in Anatomy and certified genetic counsellor, JSS Medical College, Mysuru has been published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, marking a national breakthrough in stigma research related to sickle cell disease, said the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru. 'It (the study) is a milestone in public health and genetic research,' the JSS AHER said in a release here. JSS Medical College is the constituent college of JSS AHER. The release said the study introduces the ICMR-SCD Stigma Scale for India (ISSSI) – 'the first scientifically validated tool from India to assess the multi-dimensional stigma faced by the people living with SCD and their caregivers.' Developed under the leadership of Dr. Bonta V. Babu and funded by the ICMR National Task Force Project under the Socio-Behavioural Research Division, the ISSSI is a culturally attuned and linguistically adaptable scale, tailored to the Indian context. The multi-centric study involved fieldwork across six tribal regions in collaboration with the Central Tribal University, Vizianagaram, Bodoland University, Assam, Parul University, Vadodara, ICMR-RMRC, Bhubaneshwar and JSS Medical College of JSS AHER, Mysuru. 'The scale captures stigma across key domains – familial, illness burden, interpersonal relationships, healthcare interactions and social disclosure – and is now positioned as a vital tool for the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission,' the release stated. The ISSSI tool is now available for use in clinical settings, community outreach and health systems research, enabling policymakers, clinicians and researchers to address stigma with precision and empathy, according to the university.
