Condronet technique performed successfully for the first time in pune at Saishree Hospital

·         Condronet technique or the Graftnet technique is a single stage technique which can be extended to any age group

·         The procedure related morbidity is less since it's minimally invasive, as it’s an arthroscopic surgery

·         Condronet technique is a single-stage technique and precisely the cartilage tissue is removed from the own knee & implanted on the affected side of the kneezzz

 

22-year-old Satej fell in the house and injured himself, and he went to the saishree hospital. As the pain was excruciating, Dr Neeraj Adkar (Chief orthopaedic surgeon & MD of SaiShree hospital) promptly reduced the dislocated patella to provide relief from pain. Usually, in such cases, pain relief is immediate and almost complete. However, Satej was still in pain, though not as severe as with a dislocated knee cap. 

 

Suspecting an internal injury, MRI of the injured knee was done, which showed a cartilage injury on the under surface of the knee cap. Considering the young age, Dr Adkar advised the repair of the injured cartilage. With an important exam lurking around the corner, Satej and his parents were in dubious mind about going ahead with the surgery. Usually, such cartilage injuries are treated with a procedure called Autologous Chondrocyte implantation or ACI, which is a 2 stage procedure, thus the patient has to undergo 2 operative procedures. 

 

However, Dr Adkar firmly advised the patient and concerned parents about the most advanced technique in cartilage repair and performed a single stage procedure which is known as Condronet technique or the Graftnet technique. This surgical technique was performed for the first time in Pune City, where the cartilage was harvested from the non-weight bearing area of the left knee and cartilage graft was prepared using harvested cartilage and patients own PRP which is enriched in growth factors.

 

The operating surgeon, Dr. Neeraj Adkar who is the Chief orthopaedic surgeon & MD of SaiShree hospital quotes that, “The Graft net technique is performed on patients with cartilage injury. This technique is a single stage technique and can be performed on any age group. The beauty of this procedure is that it's not age bound, provided there are no arthritic changes in the surrounding cartilage of the patient undergoing this procedure. A successful surgery was done under regional anaesthesia at Saishree Hospital and Satej was discharged within 2 days. Post discharge, Satej successfully went to give his exams one week later. Now after 6 months after the surgery, he is leading a normal life”.

 

 

Doctors took one and a half hours to perform this surgery. The surgical team was led by Dr. Neeraj Adkar. Dr. Mangesh Patil (Senior Trauma & Accident Surgeon) and Dr. Ravi Kerhalkar (Orthopedic Surgeon, Saishree hospital) were present too. Dr. Trupti Pare was the anaesthetist for the surgery. 

 

Opposition surfaces as state governments plan to grab temple and charitable trust funds

Considerable opposition is building up against various state governments move to forcefully transfer of temple funds and funds of Charitable Trusts under the pretext of funding relief measures.

People in the know say that such unconstitutional ways of grabbing funds from temple trusts have been struck down by various High Courts and Apex Court from time to time in the past and the present move to grab fund will also not stand in court of law.

Bombay High Court Advocate Ravi Ganatra, who is associated with a Mumbai based Trust, said that recently, the Maharashtra Government purportedly drafted a proposal to collect temple funds and funds lying with charitable trusts under the garb of funding CM relief measures. One of the congress leader in state govt also proposed to collect gold lying with temple trusts for funding relief measures.

The Advocate  informed  that due to large scale protests from various temple organisations, charitable trusts and other cultural organisations, the Maharashtra Government withdrew the said proposal at the draft stage itself.

A Trustee with a Mumbai based Religious Charitable Trust Adhyatma Parivar  stated that recently due to intervention of Madras High Court, the Tamil Nadu Government had to withdraw its similar circular of April, 2020. The circular had a provision for transferring Rs.10 crores to Chief Ministers Relief Fund from temple funds of 47 top temples of the State.

The trustee further stated  that In this case the Madras High Court agreed with the contentions of the petitioners that temple funds could not be transferred at will to CM Relief funds through executive fiat.

Advocate Ravi Ganatra also informed that  a division bench of Kerala High Court, made it clear that the donation of Rs.5 crores by the Guruvayur Devaswom managing committee to the Chief Ministers Distress Relief funds would be subject to the final outcome of cases related to diversion of funds of the Dewaswom for non-essential purposes pending before full bench.

It is believed  that a few other State Governments, like UP, Orissa are also toying with their plan to collect funds from temple trusts and other charitable organisations.

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The trustees of various temple and charitable trust may meet soon to plan out their strategy. 

Adhyatma Parivar trustee said that there was considerable opposition to this state governments’ move. Various well known Hindu/Jain/Buddhist religious organisations and temple trusts like International Society for Krishna Consciousness(ISKON), Sidhapeth Kabir Chauranath Moolgadhi Trust, Varanasi, Adhyatma Parivar, Dharma Sangh Shiksha mandal,Varanasi,Yaduvanshi Janta Shikshan Samsthan, Gazipur(UP)  are opposing the move to grab their funds.  

Numerator, a US based, Data and Tech Company Opened its R&D Center in Pune

Numerator, a US-based, data and Tech Company reinventing market research is opening its Engineering center in Pune, Maharashtra. Over the next 2 years, Numerator plans to ramp up staff significantly and will aim to deliver leading-edge and mission-critical technologies to its large, multinational customers.

Currently, Numerator is headquartered in Chicago, IL, and has 1,600 employees worldwide. The company blends proprietary data with advanced technology to create unique insights for the market research industry that has been slow to change.  The majority of Fortune 100 companies are among Numerator’s clientele.

The center was inaugurated by Mr. Chetan Ghai, Chief Product Officer and a new hire, Ms. Sneha Javheri, joining Numerator on the inauguration day, February, 2020. Teresa Grau, Numerator’s Chief Human Resource Officer was also present during the event. Numerator will be located at The Hive at Bund Garden Road, Pune, which is a prestigious office co-working space in the heart of the city near the Sheraton Grand Hotel.

“We are proud to announce that our new location, like our company, is at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and great brands. Investing and growing our capabilities and our business in the Indian market is a strategic step to ensuring we can develop the best solutions possible for our customers. Our new centre is designed to further inspire the innovation, creativity and collaboration we’re known for” said Chetan Ghai, Chief Product Officer Numerator.

7th State Level fashion show event in Pune by Zeeal Enterprises

·       Zeeal Fashion event will be at five star hotel & date will be 2^nd August to 4^th August 2019

·       In this event age group will be divided in to 3.5 years to 60 years.

On behalf of social organization “The zeeal enterprises” is organizing seventh state level fashion show in pune. This program will be held at a most prestigious five-star hotel in pune city & event will start in the month of 2^nd august 2019 & culmination date will be 4^th august 2019.

This big brand program/event is organized for the art lovers & those who provide scope for dormant artifacts in pune. The shows name will be ‘Zeeal Mrs, Miss, Mr,Teen,Kids Maharashtra Level 2019’. In this event age group will be divided in to 3.5 years to 60 years. Enthusiastic girls, boys, women, men also can participate.  The shows round is divided in to three levels like Indian round, western round & indo-western round.

Speaking on the occasion, the Zeeal’s director Sweety Gosavi said that “we organize such a kind of events to give platform to the common people who have passion for the fashion & to make palatial to get step into fashion world that is why we have taken this initiative. The show, which started from Pune city, has been organized in Solapur, Nashik and now the 'Maharashtra' level fashion show, and now this is our goal to take this show to the national level. We will encourage more & more people to take advantage of this opportunity.” 

On this occasion, International Makeup Artist and Director of Cleopatras, Kshama Dhumal said  " Zeeal Fashion Show to be held is an opportunity for Cleopatras . Under the zeeal Fashion Show, 40 to 50 make-up artists will be working and many make-up artists will get an opportunity to prove yourself 

All the make-up in this fashion show will be in sub-3D and HD formats, thanks to the entire zeeal team for the opportunity. "

At the time of press conference Mrs. Urmila Bhosale, Mrs. Revathi Londhe and Shri. Paresh Vaidya and Groomer Piya Roy were present. Also, the show's Kids Department's prize will be offered by Raj Music and Dance Class academy.

To participate in this fashion show registration is available on www.zeealfashionshows.com or else you can call on 8600678133 for more details of registration

Jupiter Foundation introduces a unique, affordable Kidney Transplant Program for patients across the region

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Cost of a kidney transplant surgery: Rs 2.75 lakhs

·        Patients needing a kidney transplant to benefit through Jupiter Foundation

The kidneys' function is to filter blood to remove wastes, control the body's fluid balance, and regulate the balance of electrolytes. Kidney function can fail due to ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure and infection. However, the nature of the organ is so unique that it is possible to lose as much as 80% of kidney function without experiencing any symptoms or problems. When a patient loses 85 to 90 percent of his or her kidney function, they are considered to have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

It is possible to partially replicate the functions of the kidney using a blood filtering procedure known as dialysis. However, this can be inconvenient and time-consuming for the patient as well as the family, so a kidney transplant is the treatment of choice for kidney failure whenever possible.

The challenges faced by ailing families for kidney transplants are two-pronged – 1. getting a cadaver donor and 2. the cost of transplant surgery. Thus, several patients either continue putting up with dialysis or succumb to it due to unaffordability of transplants. Hence, Jupiter Foundation has taken the lead to take over the financial challenge for live-related transplants for end-stage renal disease patients.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Ajay Thakker, Chairman and Managing Director of Jupiter Hospital said, "Jupiter Foundation has taken the responsibility to financially assist those in need for a kidney transplant by bearing more than half the cost of the surgery. The patient’s family will only have to pay INR 2.75 lakh for the entire procedure - from day of surgery till discharge - irrespective of any extended stay or treatment due to unforeseen complications. We want to ensure that this facility reaches every patient who is at the last stage of kidney failure with the hope that they live a healthy and long life after kidney transplant”. 

Speaking about live-related donor transplants, renowned multi-organ transplant surgeon Dr. Gaurav Chaubal said, “We have done several successful kidney transplants and always strive to ensure that neither the donor nor the patient face any major problems during or after the surgery. For live-related transplants, we undertake laparoscopic nephrectomy (kidney removal procedure) for the donor - which has several advantages over the conventional open nephrectomy. This enables a shorter hospital stay for the donor with less pain, minimal scars and an enhanced recovery post the surgery.”

Speaking on the occasion, Nephrologist Dr. Shailesh Kakde said, "When a patient suffers from permanent kidney failure, and the functioning of the kidney stops to the extent of 85 to 90 percent, the patient either needs permanent dialysis or a kidney transplant. Transplant frees the patient from the need for dialysis after surgery, dietary restriction is also reduced, the physical and mental health of the patient improves, the cost of treatment gets reduced as compared to dialysis. If a kidney transplant is done before he/she needs dialysis, it can save the patient from Hepatitis B or C while the newly transplanted kidney continues to function well."

Jupiter Hospital is well-equipped with the best available facility to conduct successful transplant surgeries and has been successful in transplanting more than 330 kidneys so far. The hospital is equipped with necessary medical facilities and equipment including a high-quality operation theatre, transplant intensive care unit, beds with dialysis facility etc. In addition, a comprehensive team of full time experts is also available for all kinds of transplants.

Jupiter Foundation provides financial aid through to pediatric patients requiring cardiac surgery under the program 'Hriday-sparsh'. Till date, 65 children have undergone heart surgeries under this program. Jupiter Hospital also runs a Jupiter Charitable Institute in Thane, which is a 51 bedded facility where patients can avail same medical facilities at subsidized costs. The hospital undertakes several such initiatives to ensure that quality health care is accessed by maximum number of people in need.

8 year old kid from Aurangabad underwent successful Liver Transplant in city

Mr & Mrs Girnale were shocked & already exhausted when they were told that their kid Master Anush who was suffering from End Stage Liver Diease would not survive without liver transplantation.

Master Anush who had Biliary Atresia  ,a condition where biliary tube narrow down significantly causing progressive liver failure & was struggling in his day to day activity . He was not able to live his life to the fullest like any other kid of his age.His parents were shuttling between Aurangabad & pune since his birth in hope that he will be relieved of his suffering condition . They spent lot on his medical management & were financially exhausted. Then one day when they realise that their kids liver is damaged to an extent that it needs to be changed they were shocked. When they enquired about liver transplant & its expenses, then they were further shaken as it was beyond Budget.

When all hope were lost they saw an advertisement of peripheral clinic conducted by Jupiter Hospital in Aurangabad. They thought of enquired about transplant, where they meet Dr Gaurav Chaubal & things changed for him.

They come to know about jupiter hospital & specialised dedicated liver transplant team in the hospital. Also for pediatric transplant hospital was charging 10 % of actual Liver Transplant expenses. Mr & Mrs Girnale could not believe this & they were thought there may be some hidden cost. But when they actually took the decision & Anush underwent successful liver transplant.

They were happy like never before. They told to pay only what was decided before surgery.

 Mrs Girnale was donor for her son & now both are fit and fine. “It is not easy to perform liver transplant in paediatric patient. In Mast Anush case as he had undergone previous surgery, it was much more difficult, still we are happy that we could do Living Donor Liver Transplantation in him” said by Dr Gaurav Chaubal. HPB Liver Transplant, Chief surgeon, Jupiter hospital, pune.

 Living Donor Liver Transplant is, where in a Living being donating part of their liver to their near & dear ones. Mrs Girnale was immediately “willing to donate liver when she saw hope for her child” said by Dr Sharan Narute HPB & Liver transplant surgery.

Jupiter Hospital have dedicated Liver Team which include immense Name like Dr Parijat Gupte , Dr Vaishali Solao,  Dr Gaurav Chaubal , Dr sharan Narute , Dr pavan Hanchanale , Dr Aditya Nanavati, Mr Sagar Kakad & Dr Sejal Garade. 

“We at Finolex Industries & Mukul Madhav Foundation believe in bringing a smile on the faces of these patients who are in need of financial support. We have always been in the forefront of supporting patients from the lower starta of the society irrespective of caste, creed & religion”, said Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria.

“India is become Knowledge based agricultural economy”– Padmabhushan Dr.Vijay Bhatkar, the Father of Indian Supercomputers

“Great nations are not built on borrowed technology.”

C-DAC with its focus in Advanced Computing is uniquely positioned to establish dependable and secure Exascale Ecosystem offering services in various domains. Dr.Hemant Darbari Director General C-DAC

Techconclave”19 hosted by CDAC

·         CDAC TechConclave 2019 inaugurated at the hands of Padmabhushan Dr.Vijay Bhatkar. Dr. Hemant Darbari (Director General, C-DAC), Col. Asheet Kumar Nath (Retd.) (Executive Director, C-DAC Pune).

·         In Techconclave”19 international speakers & exhibitors are from companies like INTEL, ATOS, MELLANOX, DDN, NVIDIA, NETAPP.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) arranged two days Technology Conclave TechConclave2019 started from today at Pune.  In TechConclave2019 the emerging areas of Advanced Computing with major thrust on Exascale Computing, Microprocessor and Quantum Computing, AI & Language Computing, IoE and Dependable and Secure Computing and Next Generation Applied Computing. 2-day Technology Conclave at Innovation Park, Panchawati Rd, Mansarovar, Panchawati, Pashan, Pune. On various subjects lectures took place between 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Exhibition Timings (in Hrs.): 10.45 – 12.15; 14.45-20.00  

C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has become synonymous with supercomputers. CDAC means- any computing environment which makes use of advanced tools, high computational speeds and efficiency to support researchers in different fields such as scientific R & D, weather forecasting, missile simulation, space science, pharmaceutical research and much more to come and research is continuous process.

The inaugural function of the event took place at the hands of Dr. Vijay P Bhatkar (Chairman, C-DAC Technical Advisory Committee), Dr. Hemant Darbari (Director General, C-DAC), Col. Asheet Kumar Nath (Retd.) (Executive Director, C-DAC Pune).

On this occasion Padma bhushan Dr.Vijay Bhatkar renowned Indian computer scientist, IT leader and educationalist. Shared his knowledge,”Exascale Computers will definitely help India to scale new heights in technology and other fields. He highlighted that the future of high-performance computing lies in Exascale Computing. From ancient times like 1000 of years India is been agro based economy , we were predominantly called agricultural country , today we see with rise of Information technology we are called as agroknowledge based economy , I am happy to share that from agricultural economy to Knowledge based economy C-DAC has played vital role in this transformation. Income from IT sector were 8 to 9% of GDP because of this transformation in technology we are reaching to 18 to 20 % of GDP.

 Dr. Hemant Darbari Director General- C-DAC said ,” C-DAC has attained a vantage position in the area of ICTE through its applied pioneering research in the last three decades in various domains in the ever-vibrant global landscape, which includes high impact initiatives such as National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), Mission for Developing Digitally Inclusive and Smart Community (DISC) with focus on Agriculture, Health and Education, Language Technology Applications including Machine Translation, Cross–Lingual Information Access, Speech Technology, Professional Electronics Technologies like Microcontroller & DSP, Strategic Electronics, Wireless & Broadband and Agriculture & Medical Electronics, Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics including End System Security, SCADA & Network Security, Cryptanalysis, Steganography and Computer & Cloud Forensics applications and major Bio-Informatics applications including Cancer Research using Artificial Intelligence are a few to mention.

Some other tenacious endeavors translated into high impact initiatives are National Supercomputing Mission, Centre for Excellence in Cyber Forensics, Health Information Solutions, MANTRA-RajyaSabha and National Virtual Library of India (NVLI). PARAM Shavak-‘Supercomputing-in-a-box’ has proved to be a revolutionary game-changer in creation of HPC culture in academia and scientific community alike; e-Sign – Online Digital Signing Service has been adopted by various Government and private agencies, Mobile Seva has integrated more than 4000 Government departments; PANOROMA has enabled GIS based visualization and forecast for maritime sector; roll out of citizen centric eservices for Election Commission of India; transparent automated process for EPFO and development of indigenous microprocessor through the Microprocessor Development Program (MDP) and implementation of trailblazing National Emergency Response System have evoked unprecedented response across the country.

Col. Asheet Kumar Nath (Retd.) (Executive Director, C-DAC Pune) said at the event,” C DAC is having huge reservoir of qualified manpower spanning across vast spectrum of multidisciplinary areas which is devoted to the development of products and technologies addressing our country’s governance , defense and industrial concerns. These areas being often non monopolistic products have to be developed in competition with international commercial players incorporating better technical specifications at lower costs and higher reliability.”