PGIMER Chandigarh

05 Apr

Single Theme Workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” Concludes At PGIMER Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPGIMER Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The two-day single theme workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” concluded today at the Advanced Paediatric Centre, PGIMER. The morning session had three fascinating lectures delivered by the respective experts in the field. Dr Jogender Kumar, the joint organising secretary, spoke about the diagnosis and treatment of seizures (fits) in newborns. He emphasised that recent research had clearly shown that the vast majority of abnormal movements in newborns that are thought to be fits both by laypersons and even by experts are actually not fits, and on the converse, a large number of fits that are picked up…

21 Oct

PGIMER Chandigarh Treats Seven Burn Injury Cases Linked to Diwali Firecrackers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDiwali burns, firecracker injuries, PGIMER Chandigarh

Chandigarh, October 21, 2025 — The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, reported seven cases of burn injuries during this year’s Diwali celebrations, all linked to firecracker-related accidents.According to the Department of Plastic Surgery, three individuals sustained severe hand injuries after crackers exploded in their hands, while another patient suffered facial burns. All four required surgical intervention and were operated on at the Advanced Trauma Centre (ATC).Another patient with minor thermal burns, covering less than three percent of the body, received treatment and was discharged soon after recovery.Two other patients sustained major burn injuries and are currently…