Executive Director
BLK Super Speciality Hospital
Dear Readers,
Our time perspective plays a key role in virtually every decision we
make in day-to-day life. More so in healthcare as many times these
perspectives help us in diverting a medical disaster. At BLK and
Nanavati, we have been able to save precious lives because of timely
and prompt intervention.
The cover story of this issue of Radiant Pulse is about the successful
treatment of an infant with ‘Blue Baby Syndrome’ from Sudan. A team
of doctors at BLK could provide the timely treatment using Senning’s
Operation, enabling the baby to lead a normal life. Another interesting
case is of an international patient from Ethiopia, heading home to take
up her profession of teaching after getting treated of Brachial Plexus
Tumour.
In this issue, we have also highlighted the importance of advanced
MRI – neuroimaging technique ‘Diffusion Tensor Imaging’ for
pre-operative plan. As a case that can remind us all of the importance
of getting treated in well-established set-ups, you will also come across
a story of a man with an infection caused by lack of sterilisation of
medical tools during a previous surgery.
It is always a matter of great pride for us when our medical specialists
are recognised for their contribution in their area of expertise. Recently,
Dr. Deep Goel, Director, Minimal Access, Bariatric & Surgical
Gastroenterology was felicitated as the ‘Rising Star in his Field’ at the
Times Healthcare Achievers Award, 2017 – an initiative instituted by
The Times of India group. Congratulations to Dr. Deep Goel and his
team.
I must mention here that the feedbacks that we keep receiving give us
new insights to improve this newsletter and we could not thank all of
you enough for sharing your views and suggestions with us. You can
continue to write to us at editorial@blkhospital.com
Stay Healthy, Stay Happy!