Despite seeing a slight dip in the number of out patients (4,65,101) during the year 2021–22, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) made several technological advancements through the course of the year. The institution also saw a 400% increase (1,000 surgeries in total) in the gamma cranial radiosurgeries when compared to the previous years, revealed Pratima Murthy, Director, NIMHANS, during the 26th convocation ceremony on Monday.
She also said that with round-the-clock imaging services, the waiting time for MRI scans has reduced at NIMHANS. Along with the cranial radio surgery system, the institution has also procured the latest navigational guiding surgeon controlled robotic alignment system to improve the efficiency of neurosurgical procedures.
It was also mentioned that a 30-bed state-of-the-art facility which was opened under the Department of Integrated Medicines, with separate beds for adults and children, are fully operational while 122-bed neurology and neurosurgery wards with multiple specialties have also been opened. Further, a 20-bed neurology and neurosurgery centre was also opened to decongest emergency services, the director said.
