CHAYA NIDARSHANA - NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre Kuthpady, Udupi, organized a National level seminar on Radiological Diagnosis-Chaya Nidarshana on 21/08/2025 under the guidance of Dr. Mamatha K.V. Principal and Dr. Nagaraj S, HOD, Dept. of Roganidana and incomparable support of the department of Roganidana and Vikriti Vijnana in association with IQAC.

The inauguration ceremony took place with the gracious presence of Dr. Muralidhara Sharma, Professor Emeritus, SDMCAH&RC, Udupi; Dr. Niranjan Rao, Vice Principal, Dr. Shrikanth P, PG & Ph.D. Dean, Dr. Prasanna N Mogasale, Professor. Dr.Niranjan Rao, in his presidential speech highlighted the importance of clinical approach to interpreting X-rays. 

The first session was conducted by Dr.Muralidhara Sharma, Professor Emeritus, SDM College of Ayurveda, Hospital and Research Centre, Udupi. He delivered an insightful session on the topic, Chest and abdomen Xrays- ‘Chest to gut-A practical X-ray approach’. In this session, sir emphasized the importance of clinicians having a clear understanding of both the timing and selection of appropriate investigative tools. He underscored the role of chest X-rays as a valuable diagnostic aid, while alsoacknowledging their limitations.

Dr.Hemalatha S Shete, Associate Professor, KLE University BM Kankanavadi Ayurveda Maha vidyalaya, Belgaum, held the next session on the topic, Spine and joint X-rays- ‘Spine to synovium-A clinician’s guide to skeletal X-rays’ where she provided a comprehensive explanation on how to systematically approach and accurately interpret skeletal X-rays.

Another resource person of the event, Dr. Praveen Shastry, MD(RD), DNB (RD) EDIR, DICRI, MNAMS, FAGE, MBA (Healthcare administration), Head of technical and clinical academics-Manipal Health map, provided valuable counsel on the topic, CT Brain interpretation- ‘From bleeds toblocks-a quick guide to CT Brain’. In this insightful session, sir provided valuable counsel on thepractical  aspects of interpreting CT brain scans, especially in acute clinical settings. The session was designed to enhance the diagnostic confidence of clinicians when dealing with neurological emergencies.

Dr. Arun Kumar, Associate Professor welcome the gathering, briefing of event was done by Dr. Saritha T, Assistant professor and Dr Sadananda Bhat, Assistant professor proposed the vote of thanks. In this program Mr. Naveen Chandra, Senior Research Officer was present and more than 100 delegates and lecturers were benefitted.