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Rela Hospital Performs Bilateral Lung Transplant Gives New Lease of Life to 18-Year Old Girl, Ending Her Ordeal with Oxygen Dependency

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The girl contracted tuberculosis when she was 8 years old. For years, she suffered from frequent infections. The challenge of performing a bilateral lung transplantation is compounded by the patient’s severe pulmonary hypertension.  News in Detail: Chennai, 21 October 2024: Rela Hospital successfully performed a complex bilateral lung transplant on an 18-year-old girl from Tuticorin who had been battling Post-TB Bilateral Bronchiectasis, a condition in which damage to the bronchial tubes (airways) of both lungs occurs as a consequence of a previous tuberculosis infection. The girl, Shanmugapriya, contracted a tuberculosis infection when she was eight years old. Initially, she was treated with medication by a general physician in her hometown. However, as her condition worsened, she required non-invasive oxygen support at home and was eventually hospitalised for 24x7 oxygen support. The lungs were harvested from a brain-dead patient in Thanjavur and brought to Rela Hospital in a re...

CEG, Guindy 1974 batch of Engineers reunites for Golden Jubilee Celebration

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Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company and a 1974 alumnus, attended the event Chennai, October 21, 2024: The Golden Jubilee of the 1974 engineering graduates from CEG is a remarkable milestone, reflecting not only the achievements of those engineers but also the bonds they’ve forged over the years. With around 170 attendees, it's a fantastic opportunity to reminisce about shared experiences, celebrate successes, and inspire the next generation. L to R: Venkatesan A, Subramanian S, Poornanandan T.S, Venu Srinivasan (Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor), Dr. Velraj (Ex Vice Chancellor, Anna University), Dr. J. Prakash (Registrar, Anna University), Dr. Sugandhi (Ex Dean), Dr. Jane Helena (Director, CARCA), AR Subbiah, SP Karunakaran and V. Krishnan, all holding the CEG1974 Alumni Souvenir The 1974 batch is a remarkable assembly of talent, excelling across various engineering disciplines—Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Communication . Many alumni have achieve...