Post date: Jul 13, 2011 5:2:3 PM
The meeting started with the scientific session. There were 2 cases presentations - 1) A case of SEGA in Tuberous Sclerosis from Dept of Neurosurgery, MCH Calicut presented by Dr Sreekumar and 2) A case of acute lower limb monoparesis from Dept of Neurology, BMH, Calicut presented by Dr Rithesh R. A case series on Intra Arterial Nimodipine in SAH from Dept of Neurosurgery, MIMS, Calicut was presented by Dr Shankar A. All presentations were followed by active discussions. The general body meeting followed. Plans regarding activities for the next year were introduced by President Dr K Ummer and Secretary Dr Mohan Noone. The two main projects proposed were: 1) outreach treatment programs in target areas and 2) free drug distribution mainly for anti-epileptics and anti-parkinson medications, to patients selected by the members. Executive committee member Prof James Jose also proposed a program to provide assistance for costly investigations like scans. The General Body decided to proceed with implementing these activities. The Executive committee has to work out the details and present the finalized plans in the next meeting on August 9th, 2011.