Indian Academy of Neurology

Newsletter April 2021

Volume No. 31

Issue No. 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. No.

Content Page

1. President’s Message 3

2. Secretary’s Note 4

3. Executive Committee 2020-21 5

4. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 6

5. Annual General Body Meeting Minutes 11

6. International Epilepsy Day Celebrations 16

7. Virtual Events 21

8. Member Invitations 25

9. IANCON2020-21 Welcome Note 26

10.Proposed Constitution by Constitution

Review Committee27

11. AOCN2021 Valedictory Note 28

12. Achievements 29

13. New Members of the Academy 30

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President’s Message

Dear Members

It is my proud privilege to greet you all in the New Year 2021.

The year 2020 was challenging and left devastation with Covid-19pandemic. The basis for the neurological manifestations still remainsunclear. Hopefully, with rapid strides in research, the year 2021 may bringsolutions to the unanswered questions. We, at Indian Academy ofNeurology (IAN), continue to share and disseminate knowledge for betterpatient care.

IAN entered the New year with new executive and proposes new teachingmodules and enhanced academic activities. In view of changing dynamicsof the Academy, the Executive Committee felt the need for review of theConstitution and constituted Constitution Review Committee to suggestthe necessary amendments. Kindly send your suggestions to theCommittee. You will be getting the information soon. On behalf of IAN, Icongratulate all the new members and seek the cooperation everymember in achieving the goals and take the affairs of the Academy togreater heights.

Wish you all a very Happy New year 2021

Thank you

Prof JMK Murthy.

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Secretary’s Note

Dear members of the IAN family,

Happy new year to everyone!

It gives me immense pleasure to be writing to you all as the newsecretary of your academy. I am very aware that the Secretary isthe first servant of the academy. Getting elected unopposedonly adds to the responsibility that I now carry on my shoulders.I will start by saying that I will strive hard to repay your faith inme. My predecessor Prof Gagandeep Singh has worked veryhard during his tenure and has been actively helping me in thistransition. I place on record my sincere gratitude to all the officebearers of the IAN who have worked (and continue to work) sohard over so many years. The pandemic has put anunprecedented brake on many of our activities and socialgatherings and has cruelly taken away some of our esteemederstwhile colleagues. Four senior neurologists (all fromTamilnadu) have succumbed to the virus and the Academy isthat much poorer because of that.

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In the meantime, IAN has been actively involved in the conduct of monthly webinars with each subsection beingallotted a session, by rotation. We are all indeed sad that our annual conference could not happen in 2020 but we arelooking forward to a hugely successful IANCON 2020-21 to be conducted in Bengaluru in November 2021. While noneof us have any hold over natural calamities and disasters, am sure you will all join me in praying that we get back to ourold physical conferences and meetings at the earliest. The organising committee is not leaving any stone unturned and Iam confident that it will be another milestone in the IAN’s journey.

The National Brain week celebrations were conducted from 18th to 24th December 2020, led by our National convener for the same Dr Chandrasekar Meshram who has impressed everyone with his innovative thinking and meticulous planning. The IAN runners’ group has most enthusiastically participated in the celebrations and am very happy to state that they (58 participants) logged 3109 kms of running as a group in 8 days’ time. Dr Suryanarayana Sharma has been the driving force behind this.

I request you all to take care of your health and fitness and invite you to join the IAN runners group which is a highly motivational group promoting mindful fitness amongst the neurologists of this country. Please do get in touch with me if you wish to join this fitness journey and change your life.

I request you to all to play an active role in this family and send in your constructive comments and suggestions to iansecretary@gmail,com. I assure you that any constructive suggestion would be taken to the executive committee for its consideration. Together let us all make this academy a strong and inclusive family which is always in tune with the times while adhering to the policies and objectives with which it was created by our venerable founding members.

Warm personal regards,Dr. U. Meenakshisundaram

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Executive Committee 2020-2021

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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (1/5)

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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (3/5)

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Annual General Body Meeting Minutes (1/5)

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Annual General Body Meeting Minutes (2/5)

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Annual General Body Meeting Minutes (3/5)

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International Epilepsy Day - Epilepsy is… More than Seizures#Frienship&Inclusion – Celebration at Cuttack, Odisha

International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries eachyear. Every year on the second Monday of February people join together to celebrate and highlight the problems facedby people with epilepsy, their families and caregivers.

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International Epilepsy Day - Cuttack, Odisha

The Day is a joint initiative by theInternational Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)and the International League AgainstEpilepsy (ILAE).This is a day for everyone,no matter where you are, no matter howsmall your group or large your area,no matter whether you focus on themedical or the social aspects of thedisease. The theme of this years’ programwas “Epilepsy is more than just seizures”and “Friendship & Inclusion”.

International Epilepsy Day was celebratedat Jana shikhyan sansthan, Sector-8, CDA,Cuttack, Odisha on 08.02.2021 evening6.00 pm under the joint banner of IndianAcademy of Neurology (IAN) and Rotary.International (Rotary Club of Cuttack Greater) and was attended by patients and their caregivers, Rotarians, NGOs,

general public and press media. The program was chaired by Justice Naidu, with Dr Satya Ray and Prof. NiranjanMohanty (President Rotary Club of Cuttack Greater) as guests of honour. Dr Soumyadarshan Nayak, Neurologist wasthe Chief Speaker. Dr Prasanna Kumar Nayak presided over the function and Rtn Sarada Sarangi & amp; Dr SaumyaNanda (Gynaecologist) were the convenors.

The meeting was addressed virtually byDr Nirmal Surya, President Elect IAN whohighlighted the fact that there is a hugetreatment gap in epilepsy in India and therole of IAN and Rotary International inbridging this gap by spreading awareness.Also he reiterated the need for suchprograms in Eastern India.

Prof Niranjan Mohanty, eminentpaediatrician highlighted the problems ofchildren with epilepsy and DrSoumyadarshan Nayak highlighted therecognition of signs and symptoms of thedisease in adults which is of utmostimportance, also social issues, problems,etc.

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Event Photo Gallery

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International Epilepsy Day - Bundelkhand, Jhansi

International Epilepsy Day - Celebration at Bundelkhand, Jhansi

Public awareness activity on “International Epilepsy day” 08/02/2021 at Bundelkhand region, Jhansi, UP

Reporting PersonDr Arvind KankaneAssociate professor Neurology, Department of Neurology, MLB Medical College Jhansi UP, India.Founder chairman of “Bundelkhand Neurology Foundation”.

Short report of activityActivity 1- Public awareness programme at MLB Medical College JhansiTo involve all strata of society, this programme was organized under aegis of Bundelkhand neurology foundation,department of neurology MLB Medical college Jhansi in association with National Medico Organization. Chief guest ofprogramme was Dr N S Sanger, Principal Medical college, Jhansi. Special guest was Shri Rajeev Singh Parichha MLABabina constituency. Target audience was teaching faculty of different departments, undergraduate and post graduatestudents of medical college, Dignitaries of different strata of society along with patients and their attendants. Morethan 150 persons were attended this event. Posters of different aspects of epilepsy was displayed in local language forbetter understanding. A help desk was establishes for patients and attendants at entry of hospital. Pamphlets aboutepilepsy awareness were distributed at entry place. Programme was widely covered by print and electronic mediawhich further added in public awareness. An article on epilepsy by Dr Avind Kankane was also published in local newspapers.

Activity 2- Webinar on Zoom platform of Rotary club of Rani JhansiA webinar on zoom platform of Rotary club of Rani Jhansi was organized on 08/02/2021, 7-8 PM in association withBundelkhand Neurology Foundation, Indian Academy of Neurology and Indian Academy of Pediatrics Jhansi branch.Keynote speaker was Dr Nirmal Surya, president elect Indian Academy of Neurology, Dr Arvind Kankane, Associateprofessor neurology, MLB Medical college Jhansi and Dr Aradhana Kankane, associate professor Pediatrics, MLB Medicalcollege Jhansi. Apart from lecture on public awareness, various myths and misbelieves about epilepsy were mitigated byinteractive discussion.

Webinar was attended by more than 120persons from different walks of lifeincluding IMA members, IAP members,members of Rotary Club and generalpublic. Print media also published thisactivity in local news papers.

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International Epilepsy Day - Dr. M. A. Aleem, Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Epilepsy Awareness Day 2021 Newspaper article

Newspaper article in regional language

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Virtual Events

CONFERENCES

Sr. No. Session Date

1.Critical Care Neurology Subsection

(Virtual)25-27th Jan

2.Tropical Neurology Subsection

(Virtual)27-29th Mar

3.IANCON2020-21

(Hybrid)11-14th Nov

PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMMES

Sr. No. Session Date

1.International Epilepsy Day

Programme08-02-2021

2.Autism Awareness Day

Programme02-04-2021

3.World Parkinson’s Day Programme -

Movement Disorders Subsection10-04-2021

4.World Parkinson’s Day

Programme - IAN11-04-2021

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MONTHLY SUBSECTION WEBINARS

Sr. No. Session Date

1. Movement Disorders 17-01-2021

2. Neuromuscular Disorders 21-02-2021

3. Neuro Rehabilitation 21-03-2021

4. Contemplative Neurology 18-04-2021

WFN-IAN SERIESINSPIRING PEOPLE IN NEUROSCIENCES

Sr. No. Session for Date

1. Prof. David Molyneux 06-02-2021

2. Prof. C. Miller Fisher 06-03-2021

3. Prof. C. David Marsden 10-04-2021

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FUNDAMENTAL COURSES FOR RESIDENTS

Sr. Session Date

1.

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How to select a research / thesis topic and write a research proposal?

11-02-2021

2.How to do literature search and

organize bibliography?18-02-2021

3. Various research designs 25-02-2021

4.Basics of sample size calculation and

analysis of data04-03-2021

5. How to write the final thesis? 11-03-2021

6.Tips to make a good oral / poster

presentation18-03-2021

7.

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What, Why and How? 25-03-2021

8. Therapy Session 01-04-2021

9.Critical appraisal of diagnostic Test

study08-04-2021

10. Prognosis Session 15-04-2021

11.Medical Genetics - Chromosomal

Anomalies29-04-2021

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MASTRECLASSES FOR RESIDENTS

Sr. No. Session Date

1. Cognitive Neurology - Session 1 11-02-2021

2. Cognitive Neurology - Session 2 18-02-2021

3. Cognitive Neurology - Session 3 25-02-2021

4. Cognitive Neurology - Session 4 04-03-2021

5. Aphasiology - Session 1 11-03-2021

6. Aphasiology - Session 2 18-03-2021

7. Aphasiology - Session 3 25-03-2021

8. Aphasiology - Session 4 01-04-2021

9. Akinetic Rigidity State - Session 1 08-04-2021

10. Akinetic Rigidity State - Session 2 15-04-2021

11. Dystonia 22-04-2021

12. Chorea - Session 1 29-04-2021

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Member Invitations

Sr. No. Category

1. Constitution Amendment

2. Fellowship Application

3. Research Grant Proposal

4. IANCON2020-21 Session Proposal

5. IANCON2020-21 Abstract Submission

6. Neuro Update Chennai 2021 Participation

7. AOCN2021 Participation

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IANCON2020-21 Welcome Note

Dear IAN Members,

India is facing a grave challenge of 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. We all stand in solidarity with all ourcountrymen and health care workers in this emergency.

The organizing committee of IANCON-2020-21 had been working hard to make this meeting successful.However, protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our IAN members and attendees is ofparamount importance.

As you are aware the dates of the conference are 11th to 14th November 2021. We will try our best toconduct the conference as an in person meeting, however based on the prevailing conditions we may gofor hybrid mode. We request you to block the dates for an exciting academic feast.

We are confident that our country will soon get out of this challenge and look forward to celebrating life.We hope that we will host the IANCON-2021 in Bengaluru with greater vigour and excitement amidstbeautiful weather and safe environment.

If there are any questions, please contact iancon2020bengaluru@gmail.com.Website: iancon20-21bengaluru.com

Organizing Chairman Organizing SecretaryDr Pramod Kumar Pal Dr Ravi Yadav

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Proposed Constitution

Dear IAN Members,

We are pleased to inform that the Constitution Revision Committee has completed a mammoth taskand submitted its recommendations for a revised Constitution of the Indian Academy of Neurology.

Below given is a link to view the revised Constitution:

You are invited to send your comments and suggestions to iansecretary@gmail.com before 20thSeptember 2021.

Regards,Dr. U. MeenakshisundaramSecretary, IAN

Director of NeurologySRM Institutes for Medical ScienceChennai

View Proposed Constitution

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AOCN 2021 Valedictory Note

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Achievements

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New Members List

LM No. Name City

LM-1915 Dr.Akshay Navalkishor Lakhotia Akola

LM-1916 Dr.Kunal Bahrani Faridabad

LM-1917 Dr.Madhukar Shrimantrao Dhondji Aurangabad

LM-1918 Dr.Jitendra Kumar Sahu Chandigarh

LM-1919 Dr.Himank Goyal New Delhi

LM-1920 Dr.Mudasir Mushtaq Srinagar

LM-1921 Dr.Bhaskar Shukla New Delhi

LM-1922 Dr.Prachi Janakraj Deshmukh Hyderabad

LM-1923 Dr.Shreedhara As Bengaluru

LM-1924 Dr.Nikhil Repaka Khammam

LM-1925 Dr.Govind Subhashrao Vaijwade Aurangabad

LM-1926 Dr.Vikas Sharma Gurgaon

LM-1927 Dr.Manjunath Desai Dharwad

LM-1928 Dr.Ganesh Veeraraghavan Pondicherry

LM-1929 Dr.Jay Mahendrabhai Patel Surat

LM-1930 Dr.Azad Marazban Irani Mumbai

LM-1931 Dr.Sheffali Gulati New Delhi

LM-1932 Dr.Leena Jayakar K.K.

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New Members List

LM No. Name City

LM-1933 Dr.Manisha Sharma Bhiwai

LM-1934 Dr.Rahul Hyderabad

LM-1935 Dr.Monika Sachan Ajmer

LM-1936 Dr.Moyinul Haq Malappuram

LM-1937 Dr.Jogu Kumar Bhimavaram

LM-1938 Dr.Aparajita Chatterjee Kolkata

LM-1939 Dr.Goutham Puppala Warangal

LM-1940 Dr.Donna Mathew Navi Mumbai

LM-1941 Dr.A. Sivakumar Arulanandam Thiruppur

LM-1942 Dr.Dhawal Narang Ghaziabad

LM-1943 Dr.Yeshwanth Paidimarri Miryalaguda

LM-1944 Dr.Suma Kandukuri Hyderabad

LM-1945 Dr.V Ulagaratchagan Chennai

LM-1946

LM-1947 Dr. Mahendra Thakre Thane

LM-1948 Dr. Prakashkumar Bhatt Bhavnagar

LM-1949 Dr. Madineni K Usha Chowdary Hyderabad

LM-1950 Dr. Nishant Aswani Udaipur

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LM No. Name City

LM-1951 Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Mishra Ballia

LM-1952 Dr. Prateek Kumar Panda Rishikesh

LM-1953 Dr. Varada Raja Jonna Kurnool

LM-1954 Dr. Surya Prakash Patidar Jaipur

LM-1955 Dr. Suhas Murali Mysore

LM-1956 Dr. Sheetal Goyal Bengaluru

LM-1957 Dr. Ankit Mundra Surat

LM-1958 Dr. Thomas Edwin Raj Tirunelveli

LM-1959 Dr. G.S. Janardhan Mysore

LM-1960 Dr. Ganaraja Harikrishna Bengaluru

LM-1961 Dr. Jatin Pothuloori Hyderabad

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AM No. Name City

AM-1347 Dr.Chandrasekhar Penugonda Visakhapatnam

AM-1348 Dr.Venkatesh Mittapalli Prakasam

AM-1349 Dr.Soumya Kanduri Visakhapatnam

AM-1350 Dr.Neeharika Sriram Bengaluru

AM-1351 Dr.Sireesha Rani Nellore

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AM No. Name City

AM-1352 Dr.Swapnil Samadhiya Ajmer

AM-1353 Dr.Seeta Ram Alwar

AM-1354 Dr.Pankaj Radhakrishnan Bikaner

AM-1355 Dr.Sumedh Sunil Dhule

AM-1356 Dr.Sateesh Gudla Bondadapeta

AM-1357 Dr.Srikanth Koguru Mahabubnagar

AM-1358 Dr.Sunithaasula Tirupati

AM-1359 Dr.Priya Sutar Ichalkaranji

AM-1360 Dr.Soumya Reddy A Visakhapatnam

AM-1361 Dr.Neenu Alexander Madurai

AM-1362 Dr.Ashwin Mathew Thomas Alappuzha

AM-1363 Dr.Chaitra C Swamy Gowda Bengaluru

AM-1364 Dr.Kumar Bismaya Berhampur

AM-1365 Dr. Bandari Mahesh Varanasi

AM-1366 Dr. Madhusudan Tapdia Jalna

AM-1367 Dr. Srikanth Yadav Boini Hyderabad

AM-1368 Dr. Vinutha Kodi Madurai

AM-1369 Dr. Sridhar S Bengaluru

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AM No. Name City

AM-1370 Ms. Gurkeerat Kaur Fazilka

AM-1371 Dr. Nandini Alias Kiruthika Tirunelveli

AM-1372 Dr. Dhileeban Maharajan

AM-1373 Dr. Srujanitha Tadi Madurai

AM-1374 Dr. Aditya Bellala Srikakulam

AM-1375 Dr. Abbigari Harsha Vardhan Kadappa

AM-1376 Dr. Ameya Ashutosh Patwardhan Pune

AM-1377 Dr. Anand Sankar Sastry Varanasi

AM-1378 Dr. Favas Tt Malappuram

AM-1379 Dr. Ram Bhupal Reddy Nagireddy Kadappa

AM-1380 Dr. Akshay Deepak Chennai

AM-1381 Dr. Rahul Reddy Rajula Bengaluru

AM-1382 Dr. Vinoth Kannan V Cuddalore

AM-1383 Dr. Sai Prashanth Rajendran Tirupattur

AM-1384 Dr. Sravya Inumpudi Chennai

AM-1385 Dr. Naman Mukhi Sonipat

AM-1386 Dr. Aswin Govindarajan Chennai

AM-1387 Dr. Dipti Baskar Bengaluru

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AM No. Name City

AM-1388 Dr. Priyanka D Warangal

AM-1389 Dr. Amreen Hyderabad

AM-1390 Dr. Yeduguri Sreekanth Reddy Cuddapah

AM-1391 Dr. Chavan Roshan Ramdhan Hyderabad

AM -1392 Dr. Bharathi Sannapureddy Kurnool

AM-1393 Dr. Nikhila Batchu Hyderabad

AM-1394 Dr. Jino Vincent Kanyakumari

AM-1395 Dr. Shreeja K B Chennai

AM-1396 Dr. Rutul Shah Ahmedabad

AM-1397 Dr. SUHAN ALVA Mangalore

AM-1398 Dr. Siva Sankar M Nellore

AM-1399 Dr. Bijoy Jose Thrissur

AM-1400 Dr. Mohd Mahmood Ali Hyderabad

AM-1401 Dr. Shubham Garg Jaipur

AM-1402 Dr. SALIJAMALA HARI Markapuram

AM-1403 Sri Sai Srujana Puppala Hyderabad

AM-1404 Dr.Naveen Korivi Hanamkonda

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LAM No. Name City

LAM-231 Dr.Anirudh Chirania Secundrabad

LAM-232 Dr.Deepak Singh Saharanpur

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