AIMSR Holds Clinical Meeting on Dengue and Schizophrenia Management
Chittoor, 14 October 2025: The Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR), Chittoor, conducted an engaging clinical meeting on Tuesday, jointly organized by the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Psychiatry. The event saw active participation from faculty members, postgraduate students, and interns. In the Department of Pediatrics session, postgraduate student Dr. R. Krishna Kishore Reddy delivered a presentation on “Recognizing Dengue Through Skin Manifestations”. He explained the distinctive skin rashes and lesions associated with dengue fever and highlighted how these early clinical signs can aid in prompt diagnosis. Dr. V. Rajesh Kumar, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, moderated the session. Faculty members emphasized that such clinical discussions significantly enhance diagnostic skills among students. In the Department of Psychiatry session, postgraduate student Dr. G. Sai Manasa presented a case study on “Effective Management of Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia – Restoring Mental Calm and Physical Control”. She elaborated on identifying and managing the side effects caused by medications in schizophrenia treatment, particularly tardive dyskinesia, and demonstrated ways to improve patients’ quality of life through timely intervention. The session was moderated by Dr. T. Jayapriya, Associate Professor, and Dr. P. Dinesh, Department of Psychiatry. The sessions were chaired by Dr. C. Murali, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Dr. P. Dinesh, Professor, Department of Psychiatry. The meeting was attended by Dean Dr. Alfred J. Augustine, Associate Dean Dr. Ramya Ramakrishnan, Coordinator Dr. V. Rajesh Kumar, faculty members, and postgraduate students.