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Laxmi Chand Gupta

ラクシュミ・チャンド・グプタ

Laxmi Chand Gupta

Aliases: Lakhau

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1939-07-10 （Gwalior, Gwalior State, British India）
Died
2010-05-27 （New Delhi, India） age 70
Nationality
India
Languages
English, Hindi
Residence History
Gwalior (birthplace) → Ahvaz, Iran (1975–1980) → New Delhi (later residence and place of death)

Career

Occupations
Medical doctor, Radiologist, Medical writer, Sports medicine specialist
Active Years
1966-2010
Affiliations
Border Security Force (medical directorate), Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM), Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Memberships
Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM), Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Education

Gajara Raja Medical College
Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medicine
Degree: MBBS
Period: 1957-1966
Year of Graduation: 1966
Country: India
Undergraduate medical education; MBBS awarded in 1966
Jiwaji University / Gajara Raja Medical College
Postgraduate Medical Faculty / Department of Radiology
Degree: MD (Radiology)
Period: 1966-1968
Year of Graduation: 1968
Country: India
Completed postgraduate MD in Radiology
Jiwaji University / Gajara Raja Medical College
Faculty of Social and Preventive Medicine / Social and Preventive Medicine
Degree: MD (Social and Preventive Medicine)
Period: 1969-1972
Year of Graduation: 1972
Country: India
Completed postgraduate MD in Social and Preventive Medicine
Unknown (Doctor of Science degree awarded)
Degree: D.Sc. (Doctor of Science)
Year of Graduation: 1996
Country: India
Recorded as holder of a Doctor of Science degree awarded in 1996

Awards

Padma Shri
2010
Organization: Government of India
Result: 受賞
B. C. Roy Award
1988
Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research
Result: 受賞
President's Police Medal
1993
Organization: Office of the President of India
Result: 受賞
SSF Award (Spiritual Science Research Foundation)
1993
Organization: Spiritual Science Research Foundation
Result: 受賞
IMA Lifetime Achievement Award (Madhya Pradesh chapter)
2002
Organization: Indian Medical Association
Result: 受賞
SAARC Literary Award
2002
Organization: SAARC
Result: 受賞
World record/recognition for most medical books authored
2005
Organization: Bibliographic/record sources
Result: 認定・言及

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Radiological and Imaging Secrets

1998 Medical (Radiology) 312 pages

An educational text on radiology and imaging, summarizing key diagnostic points and practical techniques.

RadiologyImagingMedical education

Miraculous Effects of Acupressure

2002 Alternative medicine / Self-care 291 pages

A layperson's guide to the effects and practice of acupressure, offering points for symptoms and practical techniques.

AcupressureAlternative therapySelf-care

Manual of Medical Emergencies

2005 Emergency medicine 380 pages

A practical handbook on initial response and management in emergency situations, explaining treatments by scenario.

Emergency careInitial responseClinical guidelines

Manual of First Aid: Management of General Injuries, Sports Injuries and Common Ailments

2007 First aid / Sports medicine

A practical guide to first aid for general injuries, sports injuries, and common ailments.

First aidSports medicinePublic medical education

How to Live with Hypertension and Heart Attack

2007 Lifestyle disease / Cardiology 188 pages

A guide for patients and families on lifestyle advice and management for hypertension and heart attacks.

HypertensionCardiovascular diseaseLifestyle guidance

Bibliography

  • Radiological and Imaging Secrets
  • Miraculous Effects of Acupressure
  • Sex and Sensuality
  • What To Eat and What Not To Eat
  • Manual of Medical Emergencies
  • Manual of First Aid: Management of General Injuries, Sports Injuries and Common Ailments
  • How to Live with Hypertension and Heart Attack
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Pocket Nurse's Dictionary
  • Radiology And Imaging For Students & Practitioners
  • Joy of Pregnancy

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Practical, easy-to-read professional styleConcise exposition focusing on key points
Recurring Motifs
Preventive medicineFirst aidPublic health education

Legacy

As a radiologist and sports medicine specialist, he authored numerous educational medical books and popularized practical medical guides for the public. He was recognized for the prolific number of his publications and left a broad impact on medical education.

Academic Societies

  • Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Archives

  • GRMC Alumni Association (archival material)

Trivia

  • Reported to have authored over 100 medical books (sources cite 113 books).
  • Held a one-man art exhibition in a London gallery in 1961 (also noted for artistic activity).
  • Mentioned in 2005 and 2009 as holding records/recognition for the most medical books authored.