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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Covid gone, PG doctors who served at TIMS left in the lurch
HYDERABAD: Four years after completing their year-long posting, over 100 postgraduate doctors deployed at the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), Gachibowli during the Covid-19 pandemic continue to await formal recognition of their service. The delay has affected their eligibility for assistant professor posts in government medical colleges (GMCs), as the health department has yet to acknowledge their service under senior residency. In 2020, around 120 PG doctors from GMCs were deployed for emergency Covid duty at TIMS, with an assurance that their one-year service would be treated as senior residency under the administration of Osmania Medical College (OMC), a prerequisite to apply for assistant professor positions. However, the doctors were issued experience letters from TIMS and not OMC, leaving their senior residency status in dispute. The TIMS certificate is not accepted by state GMCs, private medical colleges or the Health Ministry, as TIMS is not a recognised teaching institution under any state GMC. In contrast, hospitals such as ENT or Niloufer fall under OMC's administrative control and are recognised for teaching purposes. Dr Md Jahangir told TNIE: 'We served during the peak of the Covid crisis, risking our lives. Now, our experience is not recognised anywhere. The certificate by TIMS is not valid, and we are not eligible for the upcoming assistant professor recruitment. It has left us in a difficult position.' Doctors said they were not offered counselling for senior residency postings, a process usually conducted based on merit lists. Instead, they were directly informed of their postings at TIMS without being given any options or clear information about recognition. At the time, they were assured of experience certificates from OMC.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Govt to give a corporate-style makeover to TIMS, Wgl hosp
Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Raja Narsimha on Monday instructed officials to ensure that the new Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Hospitals and the Warangal Super Specialty Hospital are equipped with corporate-style furniture and equipment, with the added stipulation that suppliers must be responsible for maintenance. During an extensive review meeting held at the TGMSIDC Office, Koti, the Minister emphasised that all procurements should be 'future-ready,' incorporating the latest state-of-the-art technology to guarantee patients receive the best possible care. Officials were directed to consult with doctors to understand the equipment used in reputable corporate hospitals and consider similar advanced models wherever feasible. He further mandated that furniture procurement should consider the needs of doctors, hospital staff, and patients alike. Given the anticipated high patient footfall in these new hospitals, Narsimha stressed that equipment and furniture must be adequate to comfortably handle the expected volumes. The Minister categorically stated that all procured items must come with warranty provisions, and suppliers should be held accountable for their maintenance obligations. 'Not a single piece of equipment should remain unused or out of service,' he asserted firmly. Regarding the supply of medicines in government hospitals, the Minister personally enquired whether all essential medicines were currently available and directed that sufficient stocks be maintained, particularly in view of the seasonal disease burden that may lead to increased patient inflow. He directed TGMSIDC officials to ensure that Central Medical Stores stock at least a three-month buffer supply of medicines to avoid shortages under any circumstances. Concerning diagnostics infrastructure, the Minister directed that Platelet Separation Machines must be kept in working condition in all designated hospitals. All diagnostic hubs, he insisted, should be fully equipped to conduct a comprehensive range of tests and scans. 'No patient should be referred outside even for a single test,' he underlined. The Minister recalled that in the previous year, the government had established new medical stores in every district and sanctioned funds for the construction of permanent buildings for these stores. He instructed that construction works should be initiated in all districts without delay and completed expeditiously. He also informed that CT scan machines had already been provided across all medical colleges, and funds have been sanctioned for installing MRI machines wherever required. He directed officials to complete the procurement and installation of MRI machines at the earliest. Finally, the Minister directed the Health Secretary to establish a dedicated state-level system for the Centralised Biomedical Engineering Monitoring Unit. A Central Monitoring Unit comprising five biomedical engineers is to be set up at the TGMSIDC Head Office. The Minister made it clear that hospital superintendents would be held responsible for ensuring that all equipment remains fully operational.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Dedicate a week every year to serve at Telangana govt hospitals: CM urges corporate doctors
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made an appeal to doctors working at corporate hospitals across the State and Indian-origin doctors settled abroad, urging them to dedicate at least one week every year to serve at government hospitals across the State. 'Even a week of your time spent at a government hospital in Telangana can change lives,' the Chief Minister said while addressing the gathering at the inauguration of a new 300-bed AIG Hospitals facility in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Wednesday (July 2, 2025). He highlighted that doctors based in the US, UK, and other countries often return home to visit their families, and even a single in-person consultation during such visits can significantly impact patients. 'That one consultation can help set a treatment course and lead to further digital follow-ups,' he said. Five new government hospitals by December 2025 The Chief Minister outlined the government's roadmap for strengthening public healthcare, with five new hospitals currently under development: Osmania General Hospital in Goshamahal, Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) in Alwal, Sanathnagar and LB Nagar, apart from the NIMS expansion and the super speciality hospital in Warangal. 'These hospitals will give a tough competition to corporate hospitals,' he said, adding that all the three TIMS, NIMS expansion and the Warangal hospital will be ready by December 2025. He further noted the need to improve air connectivity, particularly direct flights from the Middle East, to better serve international patients. Eye on global care work opportunities Looking beyond Telangana, Mr. Reddy announced plans to tap into the global caregiving economy, especially in countries like Japan, which is grappling with an aging population. 'India has the youngest population, and Japan has the oldest. We will train our professionals in medical caregiving skills and Japanese language to meet the growing demand there,' he said. The initiative is part of the State's broader economic vision Telangana Rising – 2047, which aims to transform Telangana into a $1 trillion economy over the next decade. 'If India aims for a $30 trillion economy by 2047, Telangana must do its part,' he added. AIG expands D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospitals, said the new Banjara Hills branch is a response to longstanding requests from residents of Secunderabad and central Hyderabad. 'This hospital addresses growing travel difficulties and will help patients access world-class care closer to home,' he said. Recalling the journey of AIG Hospitals, which began 25 years ago in Somajiguda as a 300-bed facility focused solely on gastroenterology, Dr. Reddy shared how a pivotal moment came with a visit by former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. 'Seeing the overcrowding at our Somajiguda facility, he told us, 'We will give you land, go and build the best hospital in the world,'' Dr. Reddy recalled his conversation with the former Chief Minster. Since then, AIG has evolved into a nationally renowned institution, publishing over 1,000 scientific papers, contributing to 50 medical textbooks, training more than 1,500 medical professionals, and pioneering several techniques in gastroenterology.
Time Business News
18-06-2025
- Time Business News
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permit Guide: TIMS & ACAP Explained
Introduction Planning an Annapurna Base Camp trek requires proper permits. Every trekker needs two permits to visit this popular Nepal destination. These permits are the TIMS card and the ACAP permit. This guide explains everything you need to know about getting these important documents. You need two main permits for the Annapurna Base Camp trek: TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit Both permits are mandatory for all trekkers. Trekking without these permits can result in fines or being turned away from checkpoints. TIMS stands for Trekkers' Information Management System. It helps track trekkers for safety purposes. The system helps authorities locate trekkers in case of emergencies. Here are key details about the TIMS card: Cost : $10 for individual trekkers, $5 per person for group trekkers : $10 for individual trekkers, $5 per person for group trekkers Validity : One entry, valid for a single trek : One entry, valid for a single trek Where to get it : Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara : Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara Required documents: Passport, passport-sized photos, and filled form The TIMS card contains your personal information. It also has your emergency contact details. Always carry it with you during your Annapurna Base Camp trek. The ACAP permit allows entry to the Annapurna Conservation Area. This protected region covers most Annapurna trekking routes. Your permit fee helps with conservation efforts. Here's what you need to know: Cost : 3,000 NPR (approximately $25) for foreign nationals : 3,000 NPR (approximately $25) for foreign nationals Validity : Valid for the duration of your trek : Valid for the duration of your trek Where to get it : Same offices as TIMS (Nepal Tourism Board) : Same offices as TIMS (Nepal Tourism Board) Required documents: Passport and one passport-sized photo The ACAP permit helps protect the natural environment. It funds local development projects and wildlife conservation initiatives. Getting your permits is straightforward. You can get both at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Visit the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara Bring your passport and passport photos (2-3 copies) Fill out the application forms (available at the office) Pay the fees in local currency Receive your permits on the spot Most trekking agencies can arrange permits for you. This service often adds a small handling fee. Getting permits yourself saves money but takes time. You'll encounter several checkpoints during your Annapurna Base Camp trek. The main ones are: Birethanti (first TIMS checkpoint) Tikhedhunga (ACAP checkpoint) Ghorepani (permit verification) Chhomrong (final major checkpoint) Officials will check and stamp your permits at these points. Keep your permits accessible in a waterproof bag or pouch. Recent updates to the permit system include: Slight fee increases for both permits Digital registration system at major checkpoints New requirement to carry a physical copy despite digital registration Additional checkpoints added on some routes These changes aim to improve trekker safety and environmental protection. Here are some helpful tips about permits: Get permits before starting your trek Keep permits in a waterproof container Make photocopies as backups Register at every checkpoint you pass Respect local regulations and guidelines Following these tips ensures a smooth trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Proper permits are essential for your Annapurna Base Camp trek. The TIMS card and ACAP permit support safety and conservation efforts. The process is simple and can be completed in one day. These permits protect both trekkers and the stunning natural environment. Start your trek preparations early. Get your permits sorted before heading to the trailhead. This avoids delays and ensures a worry-free trekking adventure in the magnificent Annapurna region. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Business Wire
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bruker Launches Novel timsMetabo ™ Mass Spectrometer for Breakthrough 4D-Metabolomics and 4D-Lipidomics Sensitivity, Specificity and Annotation Confidence - at Speed, Depth, and Scale
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the 73 rd Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics (ASMS), Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) launched timsMetabo, a peak-performance 4D-Metabolomics™ mass spectrometer delivering unprecedented sensitivity, separation power and annotation confidence for small molecules, further enhanced by the novel TIMS 'MoRE' scan-mode. The timsMetabo system enables the generation of a 'digital metabolome archive' for every sample, providing TIMS-enabled qual-quant performance with greatly increased confidence for automated annotation, leveraging 4D separations and reproducible molecular collision cross sections (CCS) at scale for 4D-Metabolomics and 4D-Lipidomics™. Breakthrough timsMetabo Performance with MoRE The benchtop timsMetabo system combines unique and powerful trappped ion mobility separation (TIMS) technology and time-focussing for exceptional sensitivity. Novel Mobility Range Enhancement (MoRE) acquisition leverages the enhanced ion capacity of the dual-stage TIMS-MX ion funnel, expanding its mass-to-charge and mobility ranges. Coupled with a new high-precision quadrupole and the innovative Athena Ion Processor (AIP), the timsMetabo is the next-generation 4D-Metabolomics research and validation workhorse for unprecedented confidence in small molecule analysis in complex mixtures – with sensitivity at speed and scale. The timsMetabo excels at resolving isomers, isobars, and interferences in routine operation owing to its unique additional real-time gas phase CCS ion separation capability, delivering highly-selective MS1-based quantification – at speed and scale. For assays requiring precision at the limit of quantitation, the AIP-equipped timsMetabo provides cleaner, less-chimeric MS/MS acquisition at rates up to 300 Hz for targeted quantitative analysis using parallel reaction monitoring. The AIP leverages mobility information encoded by TIMS in each acquisition cycle for optimal transfer of MS and MS/MS-derived ions for TOF mass analysis. These novel features synergistically produce a rich digital metabolome archive of metabolite identity and quantity from each sample, enabling confident analysis, and enabling AI in metabolomics with machine learning from large-scale, high-quality data sets. The timsMetabo supports both HESI and CSI ion sources for coupling with analytical flow, microflow and nanoflow high-performance liquid chromatography. Dr. Frédéric Vaz, Associate Professor and Head of the Core Facility Metabolomics (CFM) at University of Amsterdam Medical Center, said: 'The timsMetabo uniquely combines sensitivity and selectivity, facilitating measurement of both, known biomarkers and the exploration of new metabolic signatures in research on inborn errors of metabolism. This performance versatility in a single instrument accelerates our research in expanding our knowledge of human metabolism from a clinical/translational perspective towards our ultimate goal to use such technologies to unravel pathologic mechanism of disease and promote new therapeutic strategies for both inherited and acquired disorders.' Prof. Pieter Dorrestein, Professor at the University of San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director, Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center and Co-Director, Institute for Metabolomics Medicine, commented: ' Bile acids are a diverse and biologically important class of molecules involved in nutrient transport, immune regulation, and are altered in response to medications, diet, and disease. Thousands of distinct bile acid structures – including newly discovered microbially modified forms – are now being revealed. Ion mobility, enhanced by reproducible CCS values at scale, alongside chromatography and MS/MS, is unlocking this hidden complexity, advancing our understanding of bile acid biology, clinical research, and therapeutic discovery. The technology within the timsMetabo will help us better understand this biologically diverse class of molecules routinely, at speed and scale, and this is an exciting combination.' QSee™ quality control suite by Bruker Bruker also launches the QSee quality control (QC) suite of software and reference materials for automated evaluation of instrument performance and long-term monitoring via cloud-based TwinScape™ software. In partnership with Polymer Factory Sweden AB, the leading manufacturer of stable polymer-based mass spectrometry calibrants, the SpheriCal® platform has been extended to include the new QSee 8-mix for assessment of chromatographic and mass spectrometry performance. Results are archived for comparison across time using the TwinScape cloud-based solution already available for proteomics. Dr. Christoph Trautwein, Director of the Core Facility Metabolomics at University of Tübingen, commented: 'By integrating QSee Performance Testing into our lab routine, we're conveniently benchmarking our LC-TIMS-MS system performance before each experiment. The slim and intuitive workflow makes this a straightforward check, and the results provide assurance and 'peace of mind' that we're consistently producing high quality quantitative data. Confidence in our analytical results has never been higher, thanks to this comprehensive solution. It's truly a QC game-changer for our metabolomics lab.' Additionally, TASQ®'s RealTimeQC capabilities for within-batch data quality monitoring have been enhanced with improved data visualization including LC system pressure. Professor Thomas Moritz of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen, added: 'Bruker's commitment to making data quality information immediately accessible is evident with TASQ RealTimeQC. Their innovative solution to quality monitoring provides assurance when it matters most and helps us make informed decision during the analysis, before it's too late to act. With RealTimeQC, Bruker is uniquely and directly supporting lab-based metabolomics and lipidomics research." Dr. Matthew Lewis, VP Metabolomics and Lipidomics at Bruker, concluded: 'The novel timsMetabo represents a step-change in 4D-Metabolomics and 4D-Lipidomics, and a sustained commitment to innovation in these application spaces. With an unrelenting focus, we are elevating our customer's hands-on experience by listening to their needs and delivering unique features in data analysis, confidence in automated metabolite annotation, and informed quality monitoring.' About Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. Please visit
