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BODY & MIND Beginning July 15, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital in Vasundhara Enclave near Noida will offer 50 per cent discount on breast screening to women who have a family history of breast cancer. The discount can be availed till August 15. Oncologists warn that women whose primary kin are suffering from breast cancer have high risk of getting the dreaded disease. Dr M. S. Ganesh, senior surgical oncologist at the hospital, says, “The risk may reach seven fold. It is common to find more and more breast cancer patients with positive family history. Lack of awareness about the preventive risk leads to cancer detection in advanced stages. If women are sufficiently educated about the benefits of regular screening for breast cancer, many cases are likely to be detected early.” Women without any family history of breast cancer can also avail of 30 per cent discount for screening for breast cancer, cancer of the cervix and cancer of the ovary. Dr S. Khanna, Director, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital, says, “The package will include mammography of both breasts and consultation with cancer specialist. The package will cost Rs 750 instead of Rs 1,500.” Dr Khanna is of the view that family history risk factor should be given focussed in any cancer awareness campaign to make every woman belonging to this high-risk group alert about their breasts. “The fact that more and more advanced `first relative’ breast cancer cases are coming to hospitals proves that no precaution was taken in these cases to prevent the cancer from developing into a dangerous stage. For this, early detection is a must. Suppose, a mother gets breast cancer at 55, her daughter will be well advised to go for a breast screening mammography at the age of 35 years. Mother-daughter combination coming to hospitals for breast cancer treatment is increasing,” she says.
Manual on disability management for IAS trainees The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recently released a manual on disability management for IAS probationers and serving officers. The manual will provide policymakers a broad profile of disability in India, acquaint them about training and education in the field of disability and highlight the importance of early intervention. Mr C. Gopal Reddy, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, who released the manual said: “In the context of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, the provisions for the disabled can be implemented and their rights can be protected only if administrators are aware of these facts.” The manual is the result of a module comprising 42 hours of teaching, practical and field work. The module will cover development issues on disability, policy perspective and legal framework, incidence of disability — causes and prevention, models of education for children with special needs and related problems, vocational training and employment, community-based rehabilitation programme and programme concessions and supportive services.. Speaking on the occasion, Dr P. L. Sanjeeva Reddy, Director, Indian Institute of Public Administration, said that the training of young cadre and in-service IAS officers is very important to meet the requirements of the disabled in the country. The proposal for development of the module for policymakers and administrators was first mooted in November, 2001 by Mr B. N. Yugandhar, Chairman of the Standing Syllabus Committee for IAS officers, Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration, Mussorie. He shared the concept with the RCI, which then developed three draft modules. Over the years, the RCI, a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has developed and standardised more than 50 training programmes.
Truly a veg toothpaste! DMA honours 25 doctors For the first time since its inception in 1914, the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) honoured 25 surviving doctors, who have served as vice-presidents. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel gave away mementos to the doctors at a function held at DMA House on Saturday evening to celebrate Doctor’s Day. Prominent among those who were honoured were Dr V. K. Monga, Dr Chander Prakash, Dr Deepak Sachdeva, Dr Harsh Wardhan, Dr J. K. Jain, Dr S. C. L. Gupta and Dr Rajesh Chawla. The DMA was founded in 1914 by Dr Z. Ansari who had a clinic in Daryaganj.
Prof Dave’s new assignment Prof P. K. Dave, who recently retired as Director of the All Institute of Medical Sciences, is taking over as chief of Rockland Hospital in Qutub Institutional Area. The hospital will have operation theatres and infrastructure to support super speciality disciplines including Orthopaedics, Rhumatology and Cardiology. He is the first Director of the AIIMS to enjoy the privilege of getting a farewell from the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, who is also the President of the institute. Prof Dave’s association with the AIIMS dates back to 1956 when he joined as an undergraduate. He completed his postgraduation in Orthopaedics in 1963 and joined as Registrar in 1965. A former Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, Prof Dave took over as Director of the institute on October 1, 1996.
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Homeopaths hold cancer eradication rally The World Homeopathic Development Organisation (WHDO) organised a rally against dreaded cancer in the Capital today. The rally began from Jantar Mantar and concluded at Town Hall, Chandni Chowk. Hundreds of people, including homeopathy doctors and cancer patients, participated in the rally, holding banners and placards with the message to fight cancer The cancer patients, who participated in the rally, were those who had benefited by the treatment given by the WHDO. Dr A. M. Mathur, president of the WHDO, said on the occasion that the main objective behind the rally was to create awareness among the masses about the disease and its tested treatment. Dr Mathur has invented a homeopathic medicine, ‘Rodex’, for the treatment of cancer after 18 years of extensive research. The medicine is capable of correcting the affected bone marrow and is more effective than bone marrow transplantation, he claimed. The organisation is planning to start a homeopathy medical college in Guragon for which Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, has granted affiliation. |
Shakti Club power to big victory in DSA League New Delhi, July 5 Four goals, including a hattrick, by Ravinder “Bobby” was the highlight of the match. Arvind, S Saha, Ravi Shanker and Bikramjit Singh were the other goal-scorers. Shakti Club have earned nine points from three games while Young Bengal Association have earned just two points from as many matches. In another match played at the Ambedkar Stadium, Columba’s Youngsters rallied to beat spirited Ajmal Club 4-2. Inside-right Ajmal scored a brace of goals, in the second and 17th minutes, to give his club a flying start. But Columba’s battled back with a vengeance to strike it rich in the second session to outwit Ajmal. Aktar scored Columba’s first goal in the 35th minute while Roisen pulled off the equaliser in the 40th minute. Araon put Columba’s in the lead when he hit the mark in the 50th minute while Akter scored yet another goal, at the fag end of the match, to cement Columba’s victory margin 4-2. Columba’s have earned six points from four matches while Ajmal have tallied only three points from as many matches. Paschim Heroes blanked Venus 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium East ground. Parveen Shokeen, Mukesh and Shyam Sunder were the marksmen. Paschim Heroes have collected nine points from three matches while Venus have earned only three points from as many matches. Punjab Heroes trounced Delhi Tigers 4-1. Satish Rai, Arun, Shekar and Raj Kumar scored for Punjab Heroes while M B Sabu reduced the margin for Delhi Tigers. Punjab Heroes have collected four points from three matches while Delhi Tigers are yet to open their account, after three matches. Goodwill beat Delhi Students 2-0 in Group III. Manoj and Kamal were the goal-scorers. Royal Bengal and South India played a goalless draw in a Group II match. Royal Bengal have earned four points from three games while South India have totalled seven points from three matches. Sunday’s fixtures: Rohini vs Royal Bengal (4 pm); New Friends vs South India (5.15 pm)—Ambedkar Stadium. Golden Stars vs Delhi Students (4 p m); Goodwill vs Lodhi Club (5.15 p m)— Nehru Stadium. |
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TTFI to organise prize money tourney New Delhi: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), in its bid to “catch them young” programme, and to encourage junior players, will organise a Prize Money Tournament at Pune from August 1 to August 4. The Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association will organise the “B. I. Foundation” Prize Money Tournament for junior boys and girls and sub-junior boys and girls at the Mahohar Mangal Kanyalaya, near Mehendak, Garage, Pune. The tournament, which will carry a prize money of Rs 1,64,000, will be held under the aegis of the TTFI. This will be a ranking tournament, and the performances of the players will be counted for ranking purposes. Entries close on July 25. They shall be sent to organising secretary Sunil Babras, Plot No 9, Madhu Sanchay Society, Karve Nagar, Pune with a copy to TTFI secretary-general M. C. Chowhan at Room No 1144A, Gate No 28, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
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DIGEST New Delhi, July 5 MRF-MAI Karting today The MRF-MAI Formule Mondiale Karting Championship Chennai round will be held at the MRF Danny’s Karting Track at Navalur on Sunday. The high-profile event will witness the participation of cricket stars Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh and Brian Lara.
Senior Women’s Hockey The 52nd Senior National Women’s Hockey Championship will be held at the Dhyan Chand Stadium, Guru Gobind Singh Sports College, Lucknow from August 20 to August 30. Entries close on July 25.
Ranjeet Singh deadly New Delhi: Deadly bowling by Ranjeet Singh, who claimed six wickets for 12 runs, and an unbeaten knock of 40 by Mahesh Prasad helped Vikaspuri Coaching Centre beat Shankaracharya Academy by ten wickets in a league match of the fifth BDM Moonways Under-19 Cricket Tournament at the Vikaspuri ground. Scores: Shankracharya Academy: 73 all out in 20.4 overs (Narender Kumar 10, Ranjeet Singh 6 for 12, Kartik Kumar 2 for 22).
Vikaspuri Coaching Centre: 74 for no loss in 8.4 overs (Mahesh Prasad 40 n o, Priyank Tehlan 23 n o).
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The Rs 2,000 crore Indian toothpaste industry recently witnessed the launch of AMAR WHITE, said to be cent per cent vegetarian and free from bone powder. Vardhaman Group, which is behind the product, has claimed that the toothpaste has curative powers to eliminate ailments from the root. Flavoured with mint, the toothpaste in a 200 gm pack is priced at Rs 29.
