Student Empowerment Programme – SYNERGY 2025 at Gayatri Central School, Kayamkulam

Awareness Sessions by Dr. Kavitha L. S. (Senior Consultant Reproductive Medicine & Cosmetic Gynaecologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) & Dr. Sreeja Sampath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) at the Annual Parent–Student Empowerment Programme – SYNERGY 2025 organized by Gayatri Central School, Kayamkulam

Hon. Dr. Matt Strauss, MP and Ms. Jess Dixon, MPP, distributing the Privilege Card to the members of NFMA

Hon. Dr. Matt Strauss, MP and Ms. Jess Dixon, MPP, distributing the Privilege Card of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur, to the members of  National Federation of Malayalee Associations in Canada (NFMA) at the Regional Convention of NFMA Canada held in Ontario. The event was led by Shri. Kurian Prakkanam, President of NFMA Canada, who addressed the gathering as the Chief Speaker. The National Federation of Malayalee Associations in Canada functions as the apex body representing Malayalee associations across Canada.

ATPP (Accident Treatment Program with Public Support) training for the Police Officers at Nooranadu, Alappuzha

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences in association with District Health Department, Alappuzha, organized the ATPP (Accident Treatment Program with Public Support) training session for the Police Officers at Nooranadu Police Station. The ATPP session was led by Dr. Noel George (Emergency Medicine, KMC Hospital).

Scientific session by Dr. Sannia Salim at AESURG 2026, Mumbai

‘’Comprehensive Plastic Surgery Training: The Cornerstone of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Practice” - Scientific session by Dr. Sannia Salim (Consultant Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, KMC Hospital), AESURG 2026 Kerala Brand Ambassador and Faculty, at the Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS) 2026, Mumbai.

“Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis and Management” – Scientific session by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw and Dr. Nidhun V. Ashok at IMA General Body Meeting, Adoor

“Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis and Management” – Scientific session by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Dr. Nidhun V. Ashok (Consultant Oncologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), held at the IMA General Body Meeting, Adoor.

ATPP (Accident Treatment Program with Public Support) training for the Police Officers at Venmony

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences in association with District Health Department, Alappuzha, organized the ATPP (Accident Treatment Program with Public Support) training session for the Police Officers at Venmony Police Station. The ATPP session was led by Dr. Nikhil. M (Emergency Medicine, KMC Hospital).

Scientific session by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw at the Global Preventive Onco Summit 2026, Thiruvananthapuram

“Cancer Care in Kerala vs the West” – Scientific session by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw, Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, Dr. K. M. Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, at the Global Preventive Onco Summit 2026, held in Thiruvananthapuram. The session was graced by the presence of Dr. Karthik Ghosh (Vice President, Mayo Clinic Health System–Minnesota, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic); Dr. Amit K. Ghosh (Mayo Clinic); Dr. M. V. Pillai (Advisory Board Chairman, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital, Chengannur, Clinical Professor of Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA, Advisory Board Member, Swasthi Foundation); Dr. Satheesan B (Director & Oncologist,…

കാൻസറിന്റെ വഴികൾ കാർസിനോജൻസ്: നമുക്ക് ചുറ്റും?

`പതിവായി ഹെയർ ഡൈ ഉപയോഗിച്ചാൽ കാൻസർ വരുമോ?' 'ഡിയോഡറന്റ്റസ് കാൻസറുണ്ടാക്കുമെന്ന് കേൾക്കുന്നു. ശരിയാണോ?  'പഞ്ചസാരയ്ക്ക് പകരം ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ആർട്ടിഫിഷ്യൽ സ്വീറ്റ്നേഴ്‌സും കാൻസറുമായി ബന്ധമുണ്ടോ?  'ഐ ലൈനർ ഉപയോഗിച്ചാൽ കണ്ണിന് കാൻസറുണ്ടാകുമോ?'  നിത്യോപയോസാധനങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും കാൻസറുണ്ടാകുമെന്ന ഭീതിയില്ലാത്തവർ ചുരുക്കം. പത്രങ്ങളിലും മറ്റ് വാർത്താമാധ്യമങ്ങളിലും, കാൻസറിന് കാരണമായേക്കാവുന്ന വസ്‌തുക്കളെക്കുറിചുള്ള റിപ്പോർട്ടുകൾ കൂടെക്കൂടെ കാണാറുണ്ട്. ഇതിൽ പലവാർത്തകളും ശരിയായ തെളിവുകളുടെ അടിസ്‌ഥാനത്തി ലുള്ളതായിരിക്കില്ല. ചിലപ്പോൾ പരസ്‌പരവിരുദ്ധങ്ങളായ റിപ്പോർട്ടുകൾ തന്നെ കണ്ടേക്കാം ഒടുവിൽ വായനക്കാർക്ക് കൺഫ്യൂഷൻ: കാൻസർ വരാതിരിക്കാൻ എന്തൊക്കെ ഒഴിവാക്കണം' മദ്യം? പുകവലി? സെൽ ഫോൺ? കോസ്മെറ്റിക്‌സ്? ഇതെല്ലാം വേണ്ടെന്നുവച്ചതുകൊണ്ടുമാത്രം കാൻസറുണ്ടാവില്ല എന്ന് ഗ്യാരൻ്റിയുണ്ടോ?  നമുക്ക് ചുറ്റുമുള്ള, പ്രകൃതിയിൽ കാണുന്നതും മനുഷ്യനിർമ്മിതവുമായ രാസവസ്‌തുക്കളിൽ കാർസിനോജൻസ് ഉണ്ടോ എന്ന് ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്മാർ നിരന്തരം ഗവേഷണം നടത്തികൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നു. ഇൻ്റർനാഷണൽ ഏജൻസി ഫോർ റിസർച്ച് ഓൺ കാൻസർ (IARC), എൻവയേൺമെൻ്റ പ്രൊട്ടക്ഷൻ ഏജൻസി (EPA), നാഷണൽ ടോക്‌സിക്കോളജി പ്രോഗ്രാം തുടങ്ങിയ ഏജൻസികളാണ് കാർസിനോജൻസിനെക്കുറിച്ച് ആധികാരിക മായ പഠനങ്ങൾ നടത്തുന്നത്. lARC മുപ്പത്…

Scientific sessions by Dr. Laxmikanth Jella and Dr. Sannia Salim at IMA, Chengannur

Scientific sessions on “Spectrum of Neurovascular Interventions” by Dr. Laxmikanth Jella (Consultant Neurovascular & Interventional Radiologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and “Oncoreconstruction: Where Function, Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery Finesse Unite” by Dr. Sannia Salim (Consultant Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) at the IMA General Body Meeting, Chengannur.

Newer Modality of Endoscopic Resection for Rectal Tumour Performed Without Surgery at KMC Hospital, Chengannur

A 79-year-old male patient with multiple comorbidities and a post-nephrectomy status was successfully treated for a large rectal laterally spreading tumour measuring 6.5 × 5 cm through an advanced endoscopic procedure. The patient underwent Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and had an uneventful recovery with no post-operative complications. The procedure was performed by Dr. Anup S Nair, Consultant Gastroenterologist, KMC Hospital. ESD is a minimally invasive technique used for removing precancerous and early-stage cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. It involves injecting a solution beneath the lesion to lift it, followed by precise removal using a special electrocautery knife passed through…

Cesarean Scar Pregnancy – Rising Incidence And Challenges

Caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) refers to a pregnancy that is implanted on or in a scar from a prior caesarean birth. CSP occurs in approximately 1 in 2000 pregnancies and accounts for approximately 6 percent of abnormally implanted pregnancies among patients with a prior caesarean birth. There are two types of caesarean scar pregnancy: Type - 1 Type – 2 On-the-scar – Implantation of the CSP on the well-healed scar of a previous caesarean birth (also termed "endogenous" implantation) In-the-niche – Implantation of the CSP within the defect or "niche" of an incompletely healed scar (also termed "niche pregnancy," or "exogenous"…

Acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock

Risk stratification and role of mechanical circulatory support devices Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a primary cardiac disorder that result in clinical and biochemical evidence of tissue hypoperfusion due to extensive damage of myocardium due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). It is characterised clinically by a systolic blood pressure less than or equal to 90mmHg for greater than or equal to 30 minutes and urine output less than or equal to 30mlo / hr or cool extramitres and hemodynamically by depressed cardiac index (less than or equal to 2.2L/min/M2 body surface area and an elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure greater than…

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