April 2024

SUM Hospital hosts CME programme to enhance hospital infection control practices

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Berhampur: The Sitalapalli campus of SUM Hospital recently conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme to underscore the importance of effective hospital infection control (HIC) practices. These practices, crucial for preventing infections in hospitals, encompass measures such as hand hygiene, proper utilisation of personal protective equipment, biomedical waste management, isolation precautions, and equipment sterilization. Dr…

Experts highlight importance of lifestyle for Parkinson’s disease management

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Bhubaneswar: Addressing an awareness programme on World Parkinson’s Disease Day, renowned neurosurgeon Prof (Dr) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra emphasised the critical rise in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He highlighted that this neurodegenerative disorder, caused by a lack of dopamine hormone in the brain, affects memory, sleep, concentration and emotion, particularly with age progression. The event,…

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Bist stars in Bargarh’s win against Boudh

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Cuttack: Himanshu Bist’s all-round show helped Bargarh thrash Boudh by 109 runs in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of Kalahandi Cup. Put in to bat at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Thursday, Bargarh put up 255 in 39 overs with Bist scoring 91 off 72 balls. For Boudh, Rajnish Yadav picked four wickets and Laxmidhar Pradhan…

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Angul pips KIIT in thrilling run-chase

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Cuttack: The efforts of KIIT’s Rajesh Sahoo and Nitish Samantray went in vain as Angul put up a spirited run-chase to win by one wicket in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of Kalahandi Cup on Friday. Put in to bat at DRIEMS Stadium, KIIT scored 286 for 8 in 47 overs with Rajesh scoring…

Musculoskeletal Society India hosts CME on bone tumours and imaging advancements

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Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive discussion on bone tumours and related interventions took centre stage at a mid-term Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised by the Musculoskeletal Society India (MSS) in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here on Sunday. The day-long seminar, themed “MSK Tumours Imaging and Interventions,” brought together experts to…

Teen’s nose vascular tumour removed using latest technique

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Cuttack: The surgeons at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Phulnakhara campus in Bhubaneswar, have successfully removed a vascular tumour from the nose of a 16-year-old boy. The tumour, identified as Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma, extended up to the skull base, posing a complex surgical challenge. Led by Prof (Dr) Khageswar Rout, the surgical…

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Khan, Sahu star in Rayagada’s win

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Cuttack: Abdul Khan and Uma Sahu picked five wickets each as Rayagada defended a low total of 109 to beat Sonepur by 49 runs in a third phase league (Silver A, B) game of Kalahandi Cup on Monday. Put in to bat at Ravenshaw Ground-2, Rayagada were shot out for 109 in 30.3 overs with…

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Sahu takes five as Rayagada beat Kalahandi

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Cuttack: Uma Sahu picked a five-wicket haul as Rayagada beat Kalahandi by two wickets in a third phase league (Silver A, B) game of Kalahandi Cup on Saturday. Opting to bat first at Barabati Stadium, Kalahandi were in a spot of bother from the start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with Sahu doing…

SUM Ultimate Medicare wins excellence in healthcare service award

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Bhubaneswar: The SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) has received the ‘Excellence in Hospitality and Healthcare Service Award’ at an event in Kuala Lumpur on March 22. Dr Swetapadma Dash, CEO of SUMUM, accepted the accolade on behalf of the hospital, acknowledging it as the top hospital in eastern India, as recognised by ‘MIRCHI’. Dr Dash attributed…

SOA University hosts ‘Pakhala Utsav’ to celebrate traditional Odia cuisine

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Bhubaneswar: The School of Hotel Management at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University organised the ‘Pakhala Utsav’ on Wednesday, aiming to promote the traditional Odia cuisine. Spearheaded by Saswati Das, vice-president of SOA, the five-day food festival intends to showcase the rich heritage of Odia cuisine, particularly focusing on ‘Pakhala’, a beloved dish…

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SUM Hospital hosts CME programme to enhance hospital infection control practices

Experts highlight importance of lifestyle for Parkinson’s disease management

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Bist stars in Bargarh’s win against Boudh

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Angul pips KIIT in thrilling run-chase

Musculoskeletal Society India hosts CME on bone tumours and imaging advancements

Teen’s nose vascular tumour removed using latest technique

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Khan, Sahu star in Rayagada’s win

Kalahandi Cup 2024: Sahu takes five as Rayagada beat Kalahandi

SUM Ultimate Medicare wins excellence in healthcare service award

SOA University hosts ‘Pakhala Utsav’ to celebrate traditional Odia cuisine