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March 14, 2003, Chandigarh, India
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Sunning can save your bones: experts Chandigarh, March
13 A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D could be the answer to these bone problems but exposure to sunlight was the cheapest and the easiest remedy to the problem. ‘‘The study undertaken by the PGI in the Lahaul Spiti area, showed that people living in the shadow areas are the worst affected as they get very little sunlight,’’ revealed Dr R.J. Dash, Head of the Endocrinology at the PGI. The problem was so acute that there was not a single day when the Endocrinology OPD did not have patients from the hills with such complaints. They were prone to various bone problems, especially if they did not take a calcium-rich diet. ‘‘Interestingly, consuming vitamin D-rich food like spinach does not help, as its synthesis is possible only with exposure to sunlight,’’ opined doctors. They pointed out it was not just the slum dwellers who did not get adequate sunlight but even those remaining closeted in AC rooms and beauty-conscious women who avoided sun, could be prone to bone problems. Apart from hill people, women, too, were very vulnerable to bone problems for various reasons like multiple child births and menopause. ‘‘It is estimated that every child birth leaves the mother’s height shorter by 1 cm, aggravating her bone problems especially after the age of 40 due to menopause,’’ said Dr Dash. Others who were in the high-risk category for bone problems were heavy smokers, alcoholics and non-vegetarian persons. More than three pegs of whisky every day caused calcium loss leading to weak bones. Apart from a lot of cases of hip fractures, a tumor in the parathyroid gland could also cause weak bones as the hormone secreted by this gland helped in bone formation and strengthening. Doctors advised that to avoid having bone problems one should consume vitamin D and calcium-rich foods like liver, spinach, milk, cheese, pulses and green-leafy vegetables. The Endocrinology Department would organising a two-day CME and postgraduate course in bone mineral disorders at the PGI from tomorrow. Various aspects of bone mineral disorders would be discussed during the CME. |
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Diabetics' ignorance concerns docs Chandigarh, March 13 “Unfortunately with the level of awareness among diabetics on the issue being very poor, a lot of patients come to our OPD with ulcers and gangrene in the foot as they do not take precautions,” remarked Dr
J. D. Wig, head of the General Surgery Department. Even though diabetics all over the world are vulnerable to foot problems but with the level of awareness in our country being very poor it is a major cause of concern for doctors in India. Doctors point out that common foot problems include infection, ulcers and
gangrene. “This problem in diabetics is the result of poor circulation, nerve damage and decreased resistance to infections as trauma from heat, cold, shoe pressure or penetration by a sharp object are potential causes of foot ulcers,” explained Dr Wig. The worst part is that due to reduced blood supply and nerve damage sensation is reduced as a result of which injuries remain unnoticed. “Unfortunately in almost 50 per cent of the diabetics who come to us with foot ulcer or gangrene the problem is at such an advanced stage that we have no option but to go in for amputation ,” he added. In their endeavour to educate the public about such problems the General Surgery Department has come out with pamphlets on common ailments, which are being distributed in the
OPDs. The pamphlets which are in English are now being translated into Hindi and Punjabi. The first symptoms appear when the skin of the feet becomes shiny, thinned and easily damaged, coupled with thickening of toe nails and hair loss. The feet also turn bright red when hanging down and infections often worsen with diminished blood supply and nerve damage. Doctors say self-control is helpful and with the problem being more pronounced in men, smoking must be given
up. “Inspecting the feet daily for blisters, cuts, scratches, maceration or erythema, swelling and colour change can minimise the risk of developing foot problems,” points out Dr Wig. |
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Health care for elderly starts Chandigarh, March 13 The UT Home Secretary, Mr R.S. Gujral, today inaugurated a two-day workshop for training of 35 medical officers from UT, “Health Care of the Elderly”. The participants at the workshop would deliberate on the health problems being faced by the people above the age of 60 and find ways to redress their problems. The head of the Medicine Department, Dr Atul Sachdev, said the survey comprising 1,000 persons in this regard would be started as soon as the WHO protocol was received. Persons from both sexes would be interviewed from the rural and urban areas of UT. Dr S.S. Lehl stated that teaching sessions related to joint, eye, ear, cardiac, gastrointestinal, neuro psychiatric, skin and dental problems were held. |
UT rural sports
tournament begins Chandigarh, March 13 Athletics: 800 metre: Men: Jang Bahadur Singh, Raipur, 1, Sohan Lal, Kaimbwala, 2, Nirmal Singh, Behlana, 3. Shot put: Lakhmir Singh, Kajheri, 1, Harvinder Singh, Dadu Majra, 2, Rajesh Kumar, Kaimbwala, 3. 200 metres: Avtar Singh, Dhanas, 1, Narinder Rana, Dadu Majra, 2, Rajesh Kumar, Kaimbwala, 3. Wrestling: 55 kg: The winners — Ashwani Kumar, Hallomajra; Akshay, Palsora; Randeep, Khuda Ali Sher. 60 kg: Surinder, Palsora; Amit, Kishangarh. 68 kg: Dalbir, Hallomajra; Ajay, Palsora; Dalbir, Hallomajra. 74 kg: Parminder, Dhanas; Jatinder, Hallo Majra; and Pepu, Palsora. 84 kg: Jagbir, Palsora; Navesh, Kishangarh; and Kishen, Behlana. 96 kg: Raja, Kishangarh; Jasbir, Kishangarh; Sukhpal, Kajheri; and Balbir, Dhanas.
Vikas, Shikha win TT titles Vikas Sharma of AG, Punjab, and Shikha Sharma of AG, Haryana, clinched the titles in the men’s and women’s sections in the North Zone IA and AD table tennis tournament here today at the Sector 23 TT hall. Vikas toiled hard to overcome the challenge of Joginder Singh Bisht of Delhi, Audit, in seven gruelling sets. Vikas won 9-11,11-6, 11-6, 6-11, 11-4, 7-11, 11-6. In the women’s section, city- based Shikha beat Moushami Ghosh of Allahabad 9-11, 11-2, 11-2, 11-13, 11-9, 11-7. Mr Nand Lal, IA & AS and Accountant General (A&E), Punjab, was the chief guest and gave away the prizes. Mr Ashwani Attri, IA & AS, Accountant General (Audit), Haryana, presided over the prize-giving ceremony. Earlier, in the veterans final, Som Nath of Himachal Pradesh proved too good for Patanjali Kumar of Haryana and won 12-10, 11-8, 11-6.
Delhi Audit team win In the All-India IA and AD Football tournament, which concluded here at Football grounds, Sector 17, Delhi Audit team outplayed AG, Haryana, 1-0 to bag the title. The lone goal for the winners was scored by Heetinder Rawat in the eighth minute of the match. |
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Season of transfers in Admn, police yet not over Chandigarh, March 13 At present everybody is waiting if Lieut-Gen
J.F.R. Jacob (retd) will continue beyond April 17 when his tenure ends. As per the practice till a new man is appointed the Governor will continue and the length of this period depends entirely on the Government of India. Already the Adviser to the UT Administrator has been replaced when Mr Virendra Singh joined to relieve Ms Neeru Nanda. At the middle level The
SDM, Central, Mr Prithi Chand, has been replaced. The Director, Public Relations, Mr Vivek Atray, has been replaced by Mr Naresh Narwal. On the cards is the replacement of the Deputy Commissioner, Mr
M. Ramsekhar. The Municipal Commissioner, Mr M.P. Singh, is also on his way out. The Joint Commissioner, Mr Ashok Vashist, a Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officer, is also on his way out when his tenure comes to an end. In the past few months the Chief Architect had been replaced and Ms Renu Saighal had joined. The new Joint Secretary, Finance, Mr Dalip Kumar, had also joined only a few months ago. In the police wing The Inspector- General of
Police, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) and SP, Traffic, have been transferred in the past three months. The new incumbents are Mr Rajesh Kumar, IG, Mr Gaurav Yadav, SSP, Mr Varinder Singh Chahal,
SP, Headquarters, and Mr Amitabh Dhillon, SP, Traffic. |
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Notification
for land acquisition Chandigarh, March 13 The Administration said that the land would be acquired for ‘afforestation, waste management and environmental protection’ in the west of Sector 25, Chandigarh. After treating the waste as per its requirements the land would also be used to plant trees. Any person having any objections under Section 5-A of the Land Acquisition Act 1894, could contact or write to the Land Acquisition Collector, UT, Chandigarh within one month. |
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