Aug 2018

e - newsletter

Indian Radiological &

Imaging Association

August 2018 President: Dr Kunnumel Mohanan
Secretary: Dr. C. Amarnath
IRIAe-Newsletter No.: 17

Editors: Dr Ramesh S. Shenoy, Dr. Murali Krishna L

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This year, we are introducing academic activities/
announcements as well as reports/photographs of all
radiology programs. These need not be IRIA programs.
The announcements, reports & photographs may be
sent to [email protected] &
[email protected]. All the academics programs
has to be for radiologists only.
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1. The reports should be in MS Word format only.
2. Photos should be in jpeg format seperatly as
attachment
3. All other formats will not be included in the news
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Presidents page Dear Members,

Seasons’ Greetings!

I would like to draw your kind attention towards the natural
calamity in Kerala due to heavy rainfall.

Kerala, even in ‘normal’ years, gets the highest amount of
rainfall among all major States in India. The average annual
normal rainfall for Kerala is nearly 3000 millimetres – 2924.3
mm, to be exact. Most people in India would find it difficult to
really understand how heavy the rainfall that has occurred in
Kerala during this monsoon is.

This year, from 1 June (the onset of the South-West monsoon
in India) to 15 August 2018, Kerala has received excess
rainfall of 30%. The normal rainfall in this period should have
been 1606.5 mm. Instead, the State has received 2086.8 mm.
The rains and floods are the heaviest since 1924.

Ernakulam district has received 21% excess rain, while
Thiruvananthapuram district has got 37% excess rain.
Kottayam and Malappuram districts have received 41%
excess rain each. Idukki district, which has major dams such
as the Idukki – Cheruthoni - Kulamavu dam complex and the
Mullaperiyar dam, has received a whopping 70% excess rain.
As expected, the district has seen many landslips and
casualties.

The situation in the State is extremely serious. The shutters of
35 out of 39 dams in Kerala have been opened to release
water. Red Alert has been issued in all 14 districts.

Presidents page Hundreds of people have lost their lives. Tens of thousands of
people are living in relief camps. More people are being
evacuated from their homes as torrential rains haven’t
stopped and flood waters continue to run riot.

Please do contribute to the relief efforts by donating to the
Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF):

Account Number: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFS Code: SBIN0070028

Donations can also be made online through the CMDRF
website: https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in

Or members can send crossed cheques in the name of
Kerala Chief Ministers Distress Relief fund to IRIA Head
Quarters at New Delhi. We will transfer it to Chief Minister of
Kerala. All who donate will get 100% Income tax reduction
also.

Please come forward to help your fellow Indians!
Donate generously for the mankind!

I hope the members would come forward to help their fellow
Indians in their rehabilitation.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Mohanan K.
President, IRIA

Gen. Secretary's notes Dear Members,

Greetings from IRIA HQ!

At the outset, I appeal all the members of IRIA to donate
generously for the noble cause of rehabilitation of the fellow
Indians in Kerala, who are facing their worst time due to
natural calamity in the state.

Members can contribute to the Kerala Chief Minister’s
Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). The accounts details are
given below:

Account Number: 67319948232, Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFS Code: SBIN0070028

Donations can also be made online through the CMDRF
website: https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in

The state chapter Presidents, Secretaries and Central Council
Members are requested to help in updating the Email id,
Mobile No. and mailing addresses of the members, whose
data is not available in IRIA HQ records.

The notification regarding Orations, Awards, Medals,
Fellowships of IRIA/ICRI has been published in the June 2018
issue of the News Bulletin and also uploaded in the website of
IRIA. Members are requested to kindly apply for the same as
per their eligibility. Please note that the last date of receipt of
application at IRIA/ICRI office is 30th September 2018.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Dr. C. Amarnath
Secretary General, IRIA

Upcoming events National IRIA Fetal Radiology Conference 2018 @ Kochi

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Ultra Vision 2018

Dear Friends,

Greetings from the Delhi State Chapter of IRIA
It is our privilege to invite you for Ultravision 2018 to be held on 6-7
October 2018 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Dwarka, New Delhi. Over
500 delegates are expected to attend this event.

Ultra Vision 2018 Apart from galaxy of eminent speakers speaking on entire gamut
of Women’s Imaging, Gynecology, Obstretics, Breast Imaging
topics, the event will provide immense opportunities for fellowship
among delegates and interaction between delegates and industry.
This event will serve as ultimate platform to polish knowledge and
skills.

The Organizing Committee looks forward to your active
participation in this event. Besides the unparalleled academic
experience, we assure you of warm hospitality on behalf of
Organizing Committee.

The Reduced Registration charges are valid till 15 September
2018 only.
Please note : IRIA Members can only Register for Ultravision
2018.
Hurry up to Register.

Online Link for Registering for Ultravision 2018
Click to Register and pay online

Please visit our website www.iriadelhi.org for more details

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Organizing Chairperson Organizing Secretary
Dr Prakash Lalchandani Dr Pankaj Sharma

Ultra Vision 2018

Fetal Radiology Kochi Workshop on 22nd Sep, 2018 at IMA House,
Kochi visit www.fetalradiology.in

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Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Chapter July month activities of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry chapter of
IRIA
The Sixth monthly meeting of the Tamil Nadu& Pondicherry
chapter of the IRIA was successfully hosted by the Vellore
sub-chapter on 15-07-2018. More than 75 participants
attended the meeting, including residents and consultants.
The event was flagged off with an array of short seminars on
the theme 'Emergency Radiology'. The talks, each “Gist in 10
minutes”, were delivered by Dr. Anuradha Chandramohan, Dr.
Rachel Gandi, Dr. Anitha Jasper, Dr. Koyeli Mahata, Dr. M. J.
Srinivasan and Dr. S. Kumaran, and were well-received. They
covered a range of topics, from plain radiography and
cardiovascular emergencies, encephalitic episodes and
musculo-skeletal emergencies, to first trimester bleeding and
sonology in trauma.
During the formal inauguration, Dr. Shyamkumar N Keshava
(president of Vellore sub-chapter) welcomed the gathering. Dr
S. Shanmugam (president TNPY IRIA), Dr. D. Ramesh
(secretary TNPY IRIA) were felicitated by the Vellore sub-
chapter Office bearers . Senior members of Vellore sub-
chapter Dr. C.R. Babu and Dr. M. J. Srinivasan were honoured
with Lifetime Achievement awards in lieu of their tireless
service to the community and the medical fraternity. Dr.
Kanagasabai (member, central council), Dr Sridhar Gibikote
(senior advisor) and Dr. Madan Mohan (treasurer) were the
other dignitaries actively participated. Vote of thanks was
conveyed by Dr S. Kumaran (secretary of Vellore sub-
chapter).
The residents then came forward with their case
presentations, and after intense and insightful questioning
from the judges Dr.S.Shanmugam , Dr. M. J. Srinivasan, Prof.
R. Kanagasabai & Prof. Kumaran. The best three
presentations were given prizes with appreciation certificates .
1st Prize - Dr. Prasad A. Hegde, KMCH Coimbatore, "Lumps
& bumps occurring in clumps - Deciphering the connection'”

Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Chapter 2nd Prize - Dr. M. S. Thangabalu, BIR, MMC, "Fishy fetus"
3rd Prize - Dr. R. Rajkumaran, Kilapauk Medical College,
"Have a look beyond the uterus"
Rest of all residents were awardedwithparticipation
certificates.
Dr. Joseph Chacko, CMC Vellore, "Treasure Chest"
Dr. Renu Susan, CMC Vellore, "The Twilight Zone"
Dr. V. P. Sathiyanarayanan, BIR, MMC, "Silent spine”
"
Dr. Nithin Joe Theckumparampil, PIMS, "Sheep in wolf's
clothing"
Dr. Meena N, KMCH, Coimbatore, "What the Radiologist's
eye can do for the eyeless"
An enjoyable ' Learn with Quiz' was conducted by Dr.
Harshvardhan and Dr. Jayavelu, with the residents and the
rest of the audience testing their knowledge and acumen
against an assortment of questions. “ Dumb charades ” as
part of the quiz was an entertainment in addition to learning.
After singing the National Anthem, the participants dispersed
with the satisfaction of knowledge gained and luminaries
honoured. The organising team of this successful academic
event included Dr Jeffrey S Joseph and the postgraduates of
Christian Medical College and the event sponsor GE
Healthcare.
The third meet of sub-chapter of CBE subchapter region of
TNPY IRIA , was held on 14th July 2018 was attended by
49 delegates, 4 postgraduate presentations and two lectures
by Dr. Subhasree and Dr. Thaiyalnayagi. Dr. Anbarasu's
book was released by Dr. Boopathy vijayaraghavan. A free
copy was given to CMC Coimbatore. The event was well
attended and was graced by Dr. Mathew Cherian. Dr. Murali
coordinated the event in his usual smooth, poetic and firm
style.

Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Chapter As our TNPY IRIA demand to IRIA HQ. on filing a writ at Hon.
Supreme Court against wrong implementation of CBT and
PCPNDT training USG courses SMTR 2014 in TN & PY
region. IRIA HQ. had replied email on 29.06.2018 on its
stand as "State/UT chapters of IRIA are advised to take legal
course of action by themselves in respective HIGH COURT "
. Hence with only option available as per Council's decision,
TNPY IRIA have successfully registered against all odds a
*writ against CBT* and successfully stayed proposed CBT in
Madurai bench of Madras High COURT by TNPY IRIA itself
through Madurai sub-chapter office bearer & Member , as a
record first time in the history of TNPY IRIA .
I thank Dr. Mohanan President IRIA, Dr. T. Mukuntharajan ,
Prof. R. Kanagasabai, Dr. Alagappan Madurai , Dr.
Sivakumar, Dr. Vishnu Srinivas Vice-presidents, Dr.
Shanmugan President, Prof. N. Kailasanathan, Prof.Bhawna,
Prof.N.Murali CBE, Dr. G. Satyan, Dr. Saranya, HOD of Govt.
Institutions , Council and Madurai subchapter Office Bearers
v& members for this distinct unique successful legal course
inIRIA.
As per the demand /request of members to contribute/
donate, we welcome the same with open hands for the legal
course .
Accounts details *TNPY IRIA Account No*:10273425166
*IFSC code* :SBIN0001856
Kindly forward the transactions particulars immediately by
e-mail [email protected] . Call 07358522846 for enquires.
Thanks and Rregards,
Dr. D. Ramesh
Secretary ,TNPY IRIA.

Assam Chapter CME Cum Hands on Workshop on Advanced Ultrasonic
and Doppler Applications of Foetal Radiology & Imaging

In response to a call given by IRIA to arrange CME and
Workshop on Fetal Radiology, Department of Radiology,
Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati with active academic
support of Assam branch IRIA, arranged a day long CME
cum Workshop on advance Ultrasonic and Doppler
applications on Fetal Imaging on 23.06.2018 at academic
hall, Gauhati Medical College.

The CME cum Workshop was arranged for Residents of
Radiology of all Medical Colleges of North eastern region,
North Bengal and also for exchange and interaction of
faculties of these institutes.

The CME cum Workshop was inaugurated by lighting of the
lamp jointly by Principal, Gauhati Medical College, Prof. C.
Daniela, President, Assam Branch, IRIA, Dr. H. Adhikary,
President Elect, Assam Branch, IRIA, Prof. B.K. Duara, Prof
& HOD of Radiology, Gauhati Medical College & CCM, IRIA
and Prof. Prem Kumar, Chief resource person, Prof. & HOD
of Radiology, AIIMS, Patna. Dr. A. K. Barman, DME, Assam
welcomed all to the academic programme as the Chief Guest
and wished success.

About 120 participants from different parts of North east and
North Bengal participated in the workshop.
Sessions on Level I anomaly scanning, Level II anomaly
scanning, Fetal echocardiography, Doppler scanning and
interpretation of Obstetrical emergencies, Fetal growth
restrictions were held.

Assam Chapter A session on PC PNDT ACT and its application was held.
Prof. Prem Kumar, AIIMS, Patna, Prof C. Daniela,
NEIGRIHMS, Prof. Meena Kumari, RIMS. Prof. Asish
Bhattacharjee, GMC; Dr. Pranab Santhalia, AIIMS, Patna;
Prof. Alakananda, GMC; Prof. B. K. Duara, GMC acted as
resource persons. Hands on workshop was held in three
stations in three different topics: Fetal echocardiography,
anomaly scanning and Obstetrical doppler. An interaction
program with faculty was held after the workshop. The CME
ended with valedictory which was addressed by the resource
persons and Assam branch President & President Elect.
Assam Council of Medical Registrations allowed (2/3) MCI
accredited credit hours.

Prof B. K. Duara was the Orgainising Chairman. Dr. T. N.
Sonowal & Dr. H. Choudhury acted as Organising Secretary.
and Joint Organising Secretary of the CME.

Dr. B. K. Duara

Assam Chapter Report of 1st NE-Emergency Radiology CME 2018,

The 1st North East Emergency Radiology CME was held on
the 22nd of June 2018 at the Gateway Grandeur Hotel,
Guwahati, It was jointly organized by the Society for
Emergency Radiology (SER) alongwith Assam State Branch
IRIA .

Pre-CME Inauguration was on the evening 21st June 2018 at
venue. The CME was inaugurated by Dr.A.K. Barman
(MD,DM and DME,). Topics included acute stroke,
cardiovascular & pulmonary emergencies, non-traumatic
abdominal emergencies, orbital trauma with interactive
workshops on interventional radiology /peripheral vascular
complications, aortic emergencies & endovascular
management in stroke.

Dr Pradeep Hatimota & Dr Akash Handique from SER side &
Dr Himadri S Das from IRIA side were the organizing
secretaries under the chairmanship of Dr.(Prof) Sanjiv
Sharma, Chairman SER & HOD Deptt of Cardiac Radiology
AIIMS New Delhi.

Invited Guest faculty included Dr. Anjali Agarwal, General
Secretary SER & Consultant Teleradiology Solutions, New
Delhi, Dr (Prof) Sanjiv Sharma (HOD), Dr S H
Charndrasekhara & Dr Sanjeev Kumar AP’s from Deptt of
Cardiac Radiology AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr (Prof).N Khandelwal
(HOD), Dr Chirag Ahuja A.P from Deptt of Radiology
PGIMER, Chandigarh , Dr. Chandan Jyoti Das, A.P,Deptt of
Gen Radiology AIIMS, New Delhi , Dr. Sanjeev Handique,
Consultant GNRC, Guwahati, Dr. Pradeep Hatimota,
Consultant Matrix, Guwahati & Dr Piyal Nag, Consultant
,Cachar Cancer care.

MSBIRIA

AOSPR 2018 AOSPR 2018
18th Annual Meeting of AOSPR (Asian Oceanic Society of
Pediatric Radiology) combined with 16th Annual meeting of
Indian Society of Paediatric Radiology is scheduled
from September 14-16,2018 at PGIMER, Chandigarh,India

Highlights
Workshops on Pediatric Ultrasound (Hips and Brain)
Workshops on Pediatric MRI
Session on Cardiac Imaging by American Institute for
Radiologic Pathology (AIRP)
Session by World Federation of Pediatric Imaging (WFPI)
Session on International Pediatric Radiology Fellowships
12 CME Hours by Punjab Medical Council

You can log on to the conference website for details:
www.aospr2018.com.
Feel free to contact us at : [email protected]
Warm regards,

Organizing Team
AOSPR 2018
PGIMER,Chandigarh

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