BODY & MIND
50 m Indians have erectile dysfunction
Tripti Nath

A group of urologists from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospitals, recently assembled at Apollo Hospital to announce the formation of the Delhi Andrology Society (DAS). The society will strive to standardise treatment of human sexual dysfunction and infertility on a scientific basis.

It will also promote sex education for youths and encourage research and development of various scientific tools and medicines in the treatment of human sexual dysfunction. The prime objective of the society is to create a forum to facilitate discussion on such issues among general medical practitioners and make them aware of the latest developments in andrology.

The long neglected area of male sexual health has prompted doctors to conceptualise the society to promote awareness about human sexuality, erectile dysfunction and other bothersome but seldom asked questions.

Announcing the launch of the society, Dr Ajit Saxena, Senior Consultant, Urology and Andrology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and president of DAS, said that nearly 50 million Indian men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Reminding the medial community to educate people on the problem, Dr Saxena warned that infertility and impotence would be the number one disease in future if men are not given proper sex education.

Doctors who participated in the scientific session on ‘Erectile Dysfunction’ voiced concern over the fact that a majority of Indian males prefer to discuss their sexual problems with tantriks and hakims.

Dr N.K. Mohanty, Head of Urology Department, Safdarjung Hospital said that “Erectile Dysfunction (ED), in exact medical terminology is a state when the penis fails to attain and maintain an erection long enough to satisfy sexual urges. ED has a correlation with age, depression, smoking, diabetes and anger,” he said.

Dr H.C.L Gupta, president, Delhi Medical Association (DMA) and special invitee to the function expressed the hope that DAS would provide quality research of international standards.

He looked forward to the DMA’s partnership with the DAS. Nearly 90 doctors have enrolled as members of the society.

Human Papiloma DNA test at AIIMS

Human Papiloma Virus DNA test used across the world for early detection of cervical cancer, will now be offered at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The test promises more accurate diagnosis than the traditional Pap Smear. Dr Neerja Bhatla, Senior Gynaecologist at AIIMS, is confident that primary prevention of cervical cancer through detection of HPV infection will contribute in reducing cancer mortality substantially among the Indian women. She says that about 99.8 per cent cases of cervical cancer are associated with HPV.

In India, the most common cancer affecting women between 20 to 64 years of age is cancer of the cervix. According to one estimate, the number of cervical deaths in women in India is projected to increase to 79,000 by the year 2010. “Lack of effective screening programmes aimed at detecting pre-cancer lesions is the main reason for higher incidence of cervical cancer in India,’’ says Dr Bhatia.

The Gentech Diagnostics Country Manager, Dr Dinesh Gupta, says that HPV DNA test, which uses the proprietary Hybrid Capture Technique, has been recognised the world over as one of the most sophisticated and accurate diagnostic tool developed till date for detection of cervical cancer.

The HPV DNA test is recommended by EUROGIN (European Research Organisation of Genital Infection and Neoplasia) on women above the age of 30 years.

Experts are of the view that the sensitivity of the Pap test for detecting cervical cancer can be as low as 35 to 70 per cent whereas that of DNA test is as usually 98 per cent or better.

Max speciality clinics

Max Healthcare has launched four speciality clinics that promise a multi-disciplinary approach to an ailment. These include the Max Breast Clinic, Max Child Development Clinic, Max Adolescent Clinic and the Max Quit Tobacco Clinic. The aim of setting up these clinics is to save patients and their attendants the trouble of undergoing numerous tests and treatment before getting a correct diagnosis.

In these clinics, specialists in different fields are available under one roof for a comprehensive evaluation of a patient who may be showing symptoms similar to other diseases. This saves the patient and his relatives a lot of emotional and financial stress and ensures timely detection of the disease.

While the Max Breast clinic is said to be a one-stop management unit for all breast related ailments, the child development clinic offers parents the option of having their child examined by a team of specialists. The Adolescent Clinic offers the services of an adolescent paediatrician, psychologist, speech therapies and dentist. The Quit Tobacco Clinic offers tobacco cessation advice and therapy to help smokers give up smoking.

Services at all these clinics are being offered in affordable packages. For instance, consultations and tests required at Max Adolescent Clinic would cost Rs 1,750. Initial assessment of the child at the Child Development Clinic would cost parents Rs 2,250.

This includes a session with each specialist. Two consultations with a specialist besides ultrasound of the breasts and mammography and FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) procedure, if needed, would cost Rs 950.

Max Heathcare claims to have access to the enormous pool of knowledge of the Harvard medical system through its technical collaboration with Harvard Medical International.

Health problems? Just click on
Tribune News Service

For those who are confused about which doctor or consultant to visit for their medication, now is available in one click on the keyboard. Recently launched trust4health.com, a complete health portal provides comprehensive, integrated and practical health management solutions. Trust4health.com brings allopathy, ayurveda, homeopathy and unani on a single platform for the first time.

Dr Arun Kumar Chauhan, vice-president T4H said, “T4H assures to minimise the gap between the user and the health service provider, by providing authentic information about the designated sources to take an informed decision.”

Plans of the trust: The Trust Madhumeh Upchaar Sansthan (Diabetes Care Center), which was started as a charitable homeopathic dispensary at Green Park to serve the poor, has now plans to convert the dispensary into a nursing home offering homeopathic and allopathic treatment along with the latest facilities and amenities. The dispensary of the trust has a competent team of doctors to treat skin diseases like, pimples, psoriasis, gynac problems, eczema, leucorrhoea and insomnia. They also treat asthma and pediatric diseases.

Anti-lice oil: Marico Industries Limited has announced the launch of Mediker anti-lice oil that is coconut oil based anti-lice oil, which has the goodness of natural substances like ‘Neem’ and ‘Camphor’.

In a usage and attitude study conducted in 1999, it was found that 24 per cent of children claimed suffering from lice, though the actual figure of children suffering from lice was estimated to be even higher. In a school hygiene check conducted by Mediker in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat up to 58 per cent of girls were found suffering from lice.

Solution to stress: Mayar has introduced Sivananda Amrit Chyawanprabha enriched with high-powered special herbs and bhasms. Pradeep Srivastava, president Mayar India said, “The present generation on the fast track often suffer from exhaustion, stress and depression that take a toll on their health and long-term solution for these problems lie in the age-old science of Ayurveda.

He said that Sivananda Amrit Chyawanprabha that has been formulated out of the rare and precious herbs that hold the key to the secret of our royal ancestors’ healthy and youthful life. Prawal Bhasm and Mukta Sukati Bhasm in Amrit Chyawanprabha provides natural calcium for health heart and strong bones while Abrak Bhasm strengthens respiratory system.

Amrit also has ingredients like Keshar, Akarkara, Bala and Ashwagandha that help improve vigour, vitality and retain youthful appearance while Amla is a potent anti-oxidant that delays the aging process.

SPORTS

Advani opens Munirka sports complex
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, December 21
The pond, which made India proud in producing famous swimmer Khazan Singh Tokas, is in news again. The historical pond is now in the shape of a multipurpose sports complex named Baba Gangnath sports complex. The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Lal Krishan Advani inaugurated the sports complex today. Mr Anand Kumar, Minister of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation was the chief guest.

The persistent efforts of area MP and president of All India Council of Sports, Prof Vijay Kumar Malhotra, it has regained its past glory to produce more famous swimmers in its modern shape.

The function was presided by Vijay Kumar Malhotra. Mr O. Rajgopal, Minister of State for Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation and Mr Vijay Kapoor, Lt-Governor, Delhi were, the guests of honour. The multipurpose sports complex is situated near Baba Gang Nath Temple on Nelson Mandela Road, Munirka Enclave, in the Capital.

The sports complex is spread over in the area of about 2.30-hectares and contains the facilities of swimming pool, multi-gym, joggers path, ladies corner, volleyball court as well as other sports activities. It also has a parking area of 1,200-sq meter in which 50 cars can be easily parked. The complex will enable local and nearby residents to utilise the facilities.

The main attraction of the sports complex is 40mx20m big swimming pool, which has capacity of 3 lakh gallons of water. The depth of swimming pool varies from 90-m at shallow end to 2.10-m at deep end. It also has a change room and a machine room, which will collect, pump and filter the water for swimming pool. It also has a open sitting area for about 2,500 people made of stone steps. The construction is similar to old stone steps existing since 1910.

City Club collect 8 points
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, December 21
The first match of Senior Division Football League 2002 was played between City Club and Soik-Shadra FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital. The match was drawn a goal-less. It was certainly a dull-match. Now City Club have 8 points in five matches and have one more match against Indian National FC, which will be played on December 29.

Whereas Sonik-Shadra have completed its preliminary league and got only 5 points in six matches.

The Mayor Group INFC won by 2-0 against Indian Air Force (New Delhi) in the second match of the group ‘B’ Indian National FC took an early lead through Harpreet Singh in the 5th minute of the first half.

Gurminder Singh, striker of the National team increased the margin by scoring on a free-kick outside the area in the 24th minutes of the first half.

Indian National got 13 points in five matches and topped the group ‘B’, whereas IAF (New Delhi) have ten points in five matches.

Sunday fixture: Group-A: Neavia-Moghla SC Vs Frontiers FC at 1.30 pm, Alwyn-Hindustan FC Vs Delhi Police at 3.00 pm 

Meerut University in NZ inter-varsity final
Our Sports Reporter

Meerut, December 21
An unbeaten century by Sachin Yadav 134 (12x4, 6x2) and unbeaten 37 by Subhodh Makhuri and their 87-run stand for the 7th wicket helped host Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut defeat Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur by 150 runs in the semi-finals of the North Zone Inter-Varsity Cricket Championship at Bhamashah Ground here today.

Meerut University won the toss and decided to bat first, They scored 346 for the loss of 6 wickets in stipulated 80 overs. Sachin Yadav who had scored a century (112 runs) against Gharwal University in the quarter-finals scored another unbeaten century 134 with the help of 12 fours and 2 sixes. Gaourav Tyagi 39 (7x4), Nazar Khan 46 (5x4) and Subhod Makhuri 37 n o were the other contributors for Meerut University. Virender Choudhary 2/79 and Razi Ahmed 2/68 were the main wicket takers. Sandeep and Anoop Singh took one wicket each.

In reply, Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur batsmen could not face the deadly bowling of left arm spinner Gaourav Tyagi 3/29 and Yujvender Singh 3/73. They were all out for 195 runs in 52.2 overs. Only Alok Panday stayed at the crease for sometime and scored valuable 55 runs with the help of 7 fours.

Scores: CCS University, Meerut: 346/6 in 80 overs (Sachin Yadav 134 n o, Subodh Mukheri 37 n o, Nazar Khan 46, Gourav Tyagi 39, Sachin Tyagi 21, Virender Choudhary 2/79, Razi Ahmed 2/68, Sandeep 1/64, Anoop Singh 1/38).

C S Maharaj University, Kanpur: 195 all out in 52.2 overs (Alok Panday 55, Manish Kumar 25, Virender Choudhary 24, Gaorav Tyagi 3/29, Yujvender Singh 3/73, Nazar Khan 2/48, Shikhar 1/12).

HCL score over Coca-Cola
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, December 21
HCL Technologies defeated Coca-Cola by 6 wickets in a super league match of the Luminous Cup, played at CSG II, yesterday. Aditya Kishore of HCL Technologies was adjudged Man of the Match. He played the cameo role in scoring 68 runs in 61 balls.

Scores: Coca-Cola: 140 for 9 wickets in 25 overs (Rahul Sharma 33/ 30, 4x5), Shivesh Mishra 15/25 n o, Murlidhar Reddy 4-0-10-2, Rahul Kumar 5-0-25-2.

HCL Technologies: 143 for 4 wickets in 22.4 overs (Aditya Kishore 68/61, 4x8), Chandan Chatterjee 23/45, Rahul Sharma 3-0-23-1.

Orient Craft in semis

Orient Craft beat Teri by 8 wickets and enter semi-final in the D G Phadkar Memorial Cricket Tournament at Teri Oval played on Friday.

Scores: Teri (104 all out in 23.3 overs: Mahesh 25, P V Jayaprasad 15; Manoj Sharma 5 for 22 and Dayal Singh 3 for 8).

Orient Craft: 106 for 2 wickets in 14.5 overs (Rajeev Sharma 36 n o, 4x4), Rohit Sharma 26 n o, 2x4, 1x6).

An encore by Rajat
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, December 21
It was an action replay by Rajat Mathur. His fine knock of 89 no in just 71 deliveries helped Sapient Corporation defeat JRA by 8 wickets and enter the final of Second Eventus Cup. He was awarded the Man of the Match.

Put into bat first, JRA scored 147 runs in the allotted 25 overs for the loss of five wickets.

In reply, Rajat Mathur took the charge and scored 89 not out in 71 balls with 13 boundaries to see his side achieve the target with 4.1 overs to spare.

Scores: JRA: 147 for 5 wickets in 25 overs. Sampath Krishnan 40 not out (47 balls), L Vishwanathan 23 (27 balls), Neeraj Jain 5-1-18-2.

Sapient Corporation: 148 for 2 wickets in 20.5 overs. Rajat Mathur 89 no (71 balls, 4x13), Manoj Nandkishore 27 (24 balls), Piyush Tiwari 5-0-31-2.

Vehicle verification counter set up
Our Correspondent

Rewari, December 21
The police here have set up a motor vehicle verification counter which will be directly linked to the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) at Delhi through a hotline. The counter was inaugurated by the IGP, Mr Swaranjit Singh. He said purchasers of old vehicles would be able to secure information about the vehicles’ suspected involvement in any crime or theft after depositing a fee of Rs 20 for each such vehicle at the above counter. The counter would also issue a no-objection certificate.

Besides distinguished citizens Mr Hanif Qureshi, SP, and other senior police officials of the district were present on the occasion.