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Father Muller Hospital gets advanced MRI scanner

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July 3, 2013

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Father_Muller_HospitalMangalore, Jul 2: A new acquired advanced high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner was inaugurated by Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza in the premises of Father Muller Medical College Hospital, here on Tuesday.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza said that with advanced technology and new equipment in medical science, the doctors could serve patients better by protecting their health and prolonging their lives.

Head of Department of Radio Diagnosis and Imaging Dr H B Suresh said that acquiring another MRI scanner was inevitable when the waiting period for the existing scanner extended over few days.

Detailing the specifications of the advanced machine, Dr Ram said that the scanner was best for imaging organs with high water content.

It enables faster and better quality imaging, and can be used to perform imaging even for patients under anaesthesia. It can be used for magnetic resonance spectroscopy for calculation of brain tumours, magnetic resonance perfusion, imaging in oncology for head and neck tumours, of abdominal organs, whole spine and joints. It has the largest field of view and a wide bore to accommodate obese patients. However, there is also a risk of injuries, hence knowledge of the machine is necessary, he said.

Unable to attend the programme, Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader sent a message lauding the services of the institution, which was read out in his absence.

Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions Fr Patrick Rodrigues welcomed the gathering.

Dr B Sanjeev Rai and Dr J P Alva were present during the programme.

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June 14,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 14: A 26-year-old man, who had recently returned to Mangaluru from Maharashtra, succumbed to coronavirus today. With this number of covid-19 deaths in the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada rose to eight.

After returning from Mumbai, he had undergone institutional quarantine on May 28 and 29. Later, he was under home quarantine as he was suffering from kidney related ailment. He completed his home quarantine on June 10.

On June 12, the youth was admitted to the private hospital in the city due to kidney related ailment. He did not respond to treatment and died.

His throat swab sample was tested after which it was confirmed that he was having coronavirus infection also.

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July 18,2020

Mangaluru, July 18: The Dakshina Kannada district administration is likely to earmark a common burial ground in the wake of growing resistance from residents of various localities in Mangaluru against burial of Covid-19 victims in their vicinity.

Recently, following protests by residents on Bolar, the body of a Covid-19 victim remained in the ambulance for hours together. The residents refused to allow the victim to be laid to rest at a burial ground attached to a mosque. The victim, who had been a resident of Idya in Surathkal, was subsequently laid to rest after DC’s intervention.

In a bid to avoid such instances in the future, the district administration has identified a burial ground on the outskirts of Mangaluru. 

Former minister and incumbent Mangaluru MLA UT Khader said that he had discussed the problem at length with the officials of the Dakshina Kannada district administration, and had suggested they look for a relatively isolated space on the outskirts of Mangaluru city in order to avoid confrontation with the public.

“A parcel of land at Badaga Yekkuru, some 20km from the city has been identified as being suitable for the burial ground, but the district administration is yet to take a final decision,” Khader said.

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March 30,2020

Mangaluru Mar 30: The Mangaluru South Police has registered a criminal case against a man over a 'derogatory post' against the district administration. According to DC Sindhu B Rupesh, the man identified as Melwyn Pinto had sent a derogatory message on WhatsApp.

She warned on taking stringent action against miscreants who are spreading false information and rumours about district administration under DM Act provisions.

Meanwhile, City Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha said, "We have noticed people going around on merry rides without purpose either on two-wheelers or in cars during the lockdown period."

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