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La Trobe University, Australia Signs an MOU with SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai to Establish Joint Centre of Eminence

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Also Signs MOU with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai to further Fortify Research and Education Strategies  Chennai, April  2023: Ranked within the top 1% of world universities, La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia and has been one of Australia’s pioneering universities offering distinctive and high-quality degrees that equip students to understand and engage with the global issues of today, providing graduates with the skills to embark on rewarding careers.  Press meet video ЁЯСЗЁЯСЗ La Trobe has risen 46 places to claim its new spot at 316 in QS ranking. La Trobe has also risen to its new spot at 296 in Shanghai ranking (ARWU). And La Trobe Times Higher Education is in top 300. (3rd from left) Professor John Dewar AO, Vice-Chancellor & President, La Trobe University Professor John Dewar AO, Vice-Chancellor & President, La Trobe University said, “Our visit to India this time is to enhance our relationship with India ...

Neuro-modulation team at SIMS Hospitals, successfully performs Deep Brain Stimulation implantation on patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease

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Chennai, April 04, 2023: Headed by eminent Neurophysician and Senior Consultant Dr. U. Meenakshisundaram, the expert team of Neurologists from SIMS Hospitals, Vadapalani, performed successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implantation Surgeries, giving a new lease of life to three Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in different age groups of 63, 40 and 9 years. Having successfully treated five PD patients so far, (four of the procedures done in the past one year), the hospital presents three patient case studies of a 63-year-old senior citizen, 40-year-old IT professional and a child 9 years of age to highlight the benefits they obtained from this procedure.  “Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure where a few electrodes are implanted in the brain to activate certain regions of the brain controlling the movements of the body. It is done by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons. Thanks to the modern scientific technology that has provided DBS to enhance the basic f...