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First organ donation in Kodagu; 46-year-old brain-dead man’s organs retrieved in KIMS

First organ donation in Kodagu; 46-year-old brain-dead man’s organs retrieved in KIMS

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Doctors and the medical staff at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Madikeri, where the organs of a brain dead accident victim were successfully retrieved for donation. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT An organ retrieval procedure was successfully carried out at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Madikeri in the early hours of Saturday, marking the first organ donation in Kodagu district. In a procedure described as a significant milestone in the medical history of Kodagu district, the kidneys, heart valves and corneas were successfully retrieved from a 46-year-old accident victim after he was declared brainstem dead. Accident victim Dalu, 46, whose organs were retrieved at KIMS in Madikeri for donation. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A statement here said that Dalu, a resident of Aravathoklu village near Gonikoppal, had sustained severe head injuries in an accident and was admitted to KIMS Hospital. Despite treatment and after 48 hours of observation, a medical board conducted an examination and confirmed the brainstem death of the patient. “At this critical moment, Dalu’s wife Rajeshwari and …

Mandya family donates organs of 19-year-old brain-dead son, saving 3 lives | Bangalore News

Mandya family donates organs of 19-year-old brain-dead son, saving 3 lives | Bangalore News

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3 min readBengaluruFeb 27, 2026 10:33 AM IST In a remarkable act of generosity amid grief, the family of a brain-dead road accident victim from Karnataka’s Mandya district donated his organs, giving a new lease of life to three patients. The man suffered fatal injuries in a road accident, and was later declared brain-dead, after which his family consented to the organ donation. Darshan, a resident of the Chikka Mandya village, was riding a two-wheeler on February 22 when he fell off the vehicle and sustained injuries. As it did not appear serious at first, he returned home and went to sleep. He was rushed to the hospital when his condition became serious, leading to the discovery of a serious internal brain haemorrhage. He was then rushed to the Trauma and Emergency Care Centre (TECC) at Bengaluru’s Victoria Hospital. However, despite tests and treatment, he showed no response. Two days later, a panel consisting of Dr Asima Banu, Special Officer, TECC; Dr Deepak, Medical Superintendent; and Dr Kavya M, Director/Dean, Bangalore Medical College and Research …

Family of brain-dead youth from Mandya donates organs

Family of brain-dead youth from Mandya donates organs

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IMAGE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY An act of generosity by the family of a brain-dead youth from Chikka Mandya village in Mandya district, who consented to donate his organs, has enabled multiple patients to receive a new lease of life. The organ retrieval was carried out at the Trauma and Emergency Care Centre (TECC) on the State-run Victoria Hospital campus, attached to the Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI). While the retrieval procedure was undertaken at the trauma centre, the organs were subsequently allocated for transplantation to eligible recipients as per protocol. Victoria Hospital Medical Superintendent Deepak S. and TECC special officer Asima Banu said the coordinated efforts of the BMCRI team, TECC staff and the Jeevasaarthakate organ donation facilitation team ensured the smooth conduct of the retrieval process. Bike accident Darshan (name changed), a resident of Chikka Mandya in Kasaba hobli, sustained injuries after falling off his motorcycle on February 22. Initially returning home after the fall, his condition later worsened and he was admitted to a local hospital, where scans revealed severe internal …

Fans DIVIDED as Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer opens to MIXED reactions: ‘Brain-dead…’

Fans DIVIDED as Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer opens to MIXED reactions: ‘Brain-dead…’

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Akhanda 2 X Review: Fans DIVIDED as Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer opens to MIXED reactions: ‘Brain-dead…’ Home News and Gossip Akhanda 2 X Review: Fans DIVIDED as Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer opens to MIXED reactions: ‘Brain… Akhanda 2 is scheduled to be released worldwide on December 12, 2025. The film is directed by Boyapati Srinu, features Nandamuri Balakrishna again in the lead role. The premiere show of the Telugu fantasy action drama Akhanda 2: Tandavam was held in India on December 11. The film is scheduled to be released worldwide on December 12, 2025. The film is directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Ishaan Saxena under the banners of 14 Reels Plus and IVY Entertainment. It is a sequel to the 2021 superhit film Akhanda. Nandamuri Balakrishna once again plays the lead role, alongside Samyuktha Menon, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Kabir Duhan Singh. Fans reaction on Akhanda 2 As soon as the premiere show ended, audience …

Gujarat received 856 organs from brain-dead donors in 2 years: Rushikesh Patel | Ahmedabad News

Gujarat received 856 organs from brain-dead donors in 2 years: Rushikesh Patel | Ahmedabad News

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Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that Gujarat received a total of 856 organs in the last two years from brain-dead donors. Patel, who was responding to starred question in the Assembly, said that organ donation and transplant have gained momentum in the state in the last few years. “As a result, a total of 856 organs were received in the state in the last two years… 464 kidneys, 235 livers, 65 hearts, 68 lungs, 3 pancreas, 8 small intestines, and 13 hands were donated. As many as 35,008 people in the state took the pledge to donate organs on the NOTTO web portal,” he stated. A total of 282 organs were donated at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in the last two years, he added. Story continues below this ad Regarding the initiative taken to boost organ donation in the state, the minister said that the government has provided a fund of Rs 7 crore to SOTTO (State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) for the purpose of IEC (information, education and …

Brain-dead man’s organs airlifted to Jaipur, Jodhpur to save 6 lives | Latest News India

Brain-dead man’s organs airlifted to Jaipur, Jodhpur to save 6 lives | Latest News India

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Dec 15, 2024 01:53 PM IST The donor, 33-year-old Vishnu Prasad, from Manpura pipaji of Jhalawar district, was injured during a scuffle on December 10, declared brain-dead on December 12. Vital organs of a brain-dead man were airlifted from Jhalawar to Jaipur and Jodhpur on Sunday to save at least six lives, marking a significant milestone in organ transplantation efforts in Rajasthan. The wife and the family members of the patient were counseled for donation. (Representative Image) The organs were transported by helicopter for the first time for transplant surgeries in Jaipur and Jodhpur, officials said. The donor, 33 year old Vishnu Prasad, from Manpura pipaji of Jhalawar district, was injured during a scuffle on December 10. He was declared brain-dead by the doctors on December 12. Following his family’s consent for organ donation, his organs were sent to save the lives of at least six patients. Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital Superintendent Dr. Deepak Maheshwari said that one kidney, two lungs and the heart were being transplanted into patients in Jaipur, while another kidney …

Brain-Dead Toddler From Gujarat Donates Liver To Boy, 14, With Rare Genetic Disorder

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The patient is doing well post-transplant and recuperating. (Representative pic) Mumbai: The family of an 18-month-old toddler from Gujarat, who was declared brain dead after a fall, donated his liver, giving a fresh lease of life to a 14-year-old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder. A 281-km interstate green corridor was set up to transport the liver from a private hospital in Surat to Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai, where the liver transplant was performed. The liver was speedily transported in 4 hours 20 minutes, with the cooperation of the police authorities in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Mumbai police and traffic authorities were instrumental in facilitating the rapid transportation of an organ through busy city streets. According to the hospital, the teen from Nashik was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, which caused excessive serum cholesterol levels, raising the risks of heart attacks and stroke at a young age. He had been on the cadaver liver waiting list since April 2022. “The donor, an 18-month-old toddler from Surat, suffered a fall at …