Author: Arijit Bose

More Than 200 Participants Attend Awareness Program & 1st Alumni Meet of Department of Cardiology Lucknow: The Department of Cardiology at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences organized a grand celebration of World Hypertension Day along with its 1st Alumni Meet at the Conference Hall, Administrative Block, RMLIMS, Lucknow. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 200 faculty members, doctors, residents, students, healthcare workers, alumni, and staff members. In a unique and impactful public health initiative, the Department made it mandatory for every participant attending the program…

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Lucknow: The Department of Nephrology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences celebrated its 39th Foundation Day on 16 May 2026 at the prestigious H.G. Khorana Auditorium in an atmosphere marked by academic excellence, reflection, and commitment toward advancing organ transplantation services in Uttar Pradesh. The event brought together eminent nephrologists, transplant physicians, surgeons, policymakers, healthcare professionals, donor families, and medical students from across the country. The celebration highlighted not only the remarkable journey and achievements of the department over nearly four decades but also the growing importance of…

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Lucknow: Amid growing concerns over the global energy crisis and rising fuel consumption, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences took a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and environmental responsibility by organising a symbolic cyclothon within its campus on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The initiative was aimed at encouraging the reduction of motorised vehicle usage for short-distance commuting inside the institute campus and promoting cycling as an eco-friendly and healthy alternative. The cyclothon began at 9 am from the Director’s Office located in the Administrative Block and followed a…

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Lucknow: Doctors at the Department of Pediatric Surgical Superspecialities, SGPGIMS successfully managed and removed a foreign body lodged in the left bronchus of a 15-month-old child hailing from Jaunpur district. The child had been suffering from persistent vigorous cough, recurrent episodes of fever, and respiratory distress for nearly 20 days before being referred to SGPGI. According to the treating team, the child had initially been managed with medications elsewhere for recurrent respiratory symptoms; however, the symptoms persisted due to an undiagnosed airway foreign body. Detailed evaluation and imaging at SGPGIMS…

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Lucknow: The Chemical Pathology section under the Department of Pathology at King George’s Medical University underwent a two-day assessment on May 16 and 17, 2026, as part of the fifth cycle of NABL accreditation under ISO 15189:2022 standards for clinical biochemistry and immunoassay markers. The assessment was conducted by a team from Delhi comprising experts from leading medical institutions, who carried out a detailed review of the laboratory’s quality systems, documentation processes, technical competence, patient safety measures and reporting standards. The opening session was chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Soniya…

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Lucknow: EQUICON–2026, a national conference on Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare, concluded successfully at the Kalam Centre, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, with a strong emphasis on inclusive, stigma-free, and evidence-based healthcare for LGBTQIA+ communities in India. The conference was organised through a collaborative effort by the Department of Psychiatry, Department of Infectious Diseases, and Department of Plastic Surgery, KGMU, with support from the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) LGBTQIA+ Taskforce and the Association of Clinical Psychiatrists. The event was held in observance of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia…

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