Medanta Hospital, Lucknow and IMA Ayodhya Organise CME Programme
Ayodhya, June 27, 2026: Stroke is a medical emergency in which every minute of delay in treatment can result in the loss of nearly 1.9 million brain cells. Timely recognition and immediate medical intervention can not only save a patient's life but also significantly reduce the risk of permanent disability, experts said during a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised by Medanta Hospital, Lucknow in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Ayodhya.
The programme witnessed the participation of a large number of physicians from Ayodhya and neighbouring regions. Experts from the departments of Neurology and Urology discussed the latest medical technologies, advanced treatment modalities, and shared their clinical experiences.
Dr. Ratish Juyal, Director, Department of Neurology, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, said that a significant number of people in India suffer from stroke every year. He emphasised that timely thrombolysis and other advanced treatment options can help prevent severe complications and permanent disability in stroke patients.
Dr. Rohit Kapoor, Senior Consultant, Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant Surgery, said that nearly 10–12 percent of Indians are likely to develop kidney stones at some point in their lifetime, with the incidence increasing rapidly among younger individuals. He attributed the rising prevalence to inadequate water intake, excessive salt consumption, and changing lifestyle patterns.
Dr. Kapoor explained that modern techniques such as Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) and laser-based stone treatment have made kidney stone surgery safer, less painful, and associated with faster recovery. In many cases, patients can be discharged within 24 hours and resume their normal routine shortly thereafter. He stressed the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term kidney damage.
Dr. Ashish Srivastava, President, IMA Ayodhya, said that such academic programmes serve as an important platform for keeping medical professionals updated with the latest developments and treatment practices in healthcare. Dr. Nishant Saxena, Secretary, IMA Ayodhya, added that the knowledge and clinical experience shared by experts ultimately benefit patients through local healthcare providers.
The programme was chaired by Dr. V.K. Gupta, Dr. S.P. Bansal, and Dr. Ramesh Sinha. The session also featured interactive discussions, during which participating doctors exchanged their experiences and engaged with the experts on various clinical topics.
During the programme, Dr. Rohit Kapoor also announced that patients from Ayodhya and nearby districts can now consult him regularly at local outpatient clinics. He informed that he will be available on the fourth Saturday of every month at Deva Hospital, Devkali, Ayodhya, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and at Raj Rajeshwari Hospital, Naharbagh, Niyawan Road, Ayodhya, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The CME programme aimed to enhance physicians' knowledge of the latest advances in medicine while strengthening the availability of high-quality, modern healthcare services across the region.