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BODY & MIND DR Ruby Pawankar, Japan-based ENT Specialist and Allergist, has recently attempted a patient education booklet on Allergic rhinitis to create awareness about the much neglected disease. The 32-page booklet in Hindi and Marathi was released in Mumbai recently by Mr B.G. Deshmukh, president of KEM Hospital and former Principal Secretary to the Government.
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose resulting from an exposure to an allergic trigger. Dr Pawankar who is serving in the Department of Otolaryngology at Nippon Medical School, Japan says that about 26 per cent of the population in India suffers from the silent disease, Allergic rhinitis. “It is considered a global health issue and has an adverse effect on human productivity and quality of life. The World Health Organisation invited 32 international experts in December ‘99 for a conference in Geneva to formulate standard guidelines, which would address effective treatment of rhinitis. The guidelines are known as the ARIA (Allergic rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) WHO initiative and were published in December 2001,” says Dr Pawanakar, who has been delivering lectures at several national conferences of ENT specialists in India from time to time. She was here recently for the All India Rhinology Society Oration for 2003. Dr Pawankar says that although nobody dies of Allergic rhinitis, the economic impact of the disease cannot be overlooked. “Treating rhinitis can reduce the hospital admissions that occur due to asthma. Since asthma is fatal, early control of allergic rhinitis is necessary.” Supported by an educational grant from Aventis Pharma, the booklet will be distributed free of cost to doctors with the help of medical representatives of Aventis Pharma. The booklet is being translated into 11 regional languages. Dr Pawankar, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the World Allergy Organisation, says that allergy is a genetically inherited disease. “Allergic rhinitis is a neglected disease. It affects quality of life, slows down learning and reduces work productivity. Left untreated, allergic rhinitis can lead to asthma if left untreated and sinusitis and ear infections. In the last 15 years, there has been increasing evidence that rhinitis and asthma are closely related. Global statistics indicate that 80 per cent of asthmatics have allergic rhinitis. Many people confuse allergic rhinitis with cold. A definite way to recognise allergic rhinitis symptoms is that the patient complains of itching in the nose and the cold persists throughout the year. Common symptoms are sneezing, running nose, stuffy and itchy nose. The allergy could also be triggered of by Parthenium (Congress grass or pollens. It is extremely important to differentiate between allergies and cold. This makes patient education imperative,” says Dr Pawankar who was invited among others by WHO to evolve ARIA guidelines. She is looking forward to November 2004, when Mumbai will host the ninth Asian Rhinology Congress, the tenth biennial Congress of the Trans-Pacific Allergy and Immunology Society and the first ARIA Asia Pacific workshop. The theme of the congress is rhinitis, Sinusitis and Asthma in the 21st century. This is the first time in South Asia that a congress is being held to bring together ENT specialists, chest physicians, paediatricians and dermatologists. Experts from 20 Asian countries are expected to participate in the first ARIA Asia Pacific workshop.
For children
Shanta Biotechnics, known for recombinant healthcare products, have launched a tonic for children with Vitamin A deficiency and poor immunity. A combination of natural mixed carotenoids, the tonic ‘Shanviv’ is recommended for children above the age of one year for clinical and sub-clinical Vitamin A deficiency, slow growth, poor immunity and convalescence phase. It’s natural carotenoid content comprises beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. These are derived from the micro-algae Dunaliella salina, the richest natural source of carotenoids. The company claims that the tonic offers the same benefits as a range of fruits and vegetables in a highly concentrated form. Vitamin A deficiency is a known cause of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment in India. Severe forms of Vitamin A deficiency or Keratomalacia (softening, drying and ulcertaion of the cornea resulting from Vitamin A deficiency) are common in children.
Herbal tonic for women Delhi-based Rajvaidya Shital Prasad and Sons, manufacturers of Ayurvedic and patent medicines, has re-launched Hempushpa, a herbal tonic prescribed for health problems of women. Besides changing the packing, the manufacturers have added herbs to the formulation. The new herbs which have been added are Gurhalpushpa, Kashishbhasma, Musali, Dhatki Satawar and Lodhra. Hempushpa is prescribed to women to normalise irregular menstrual cycle. |
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Sponsors evince interest in supporting archery New Delhi, July 26 The qualification of the Indian men’s and women’s teams for the Olympic Games in Athens, 2004, has put the sport in the spotlight, and though sponsors are not exactly queuing up outside the doors of the Archery Association of India (AAI), some sponsors have definitely evinced interest in supporting the sport. AAI president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who is also the president of the All-India Council of Sports, said some sponsors have shown interest in sponsoring archery, though he declined to go into specifics as he felt that it was too early to make an announcement. He said the AAI will soon enter into a tripartite agreement with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the sponsors through the medium of FICCI. He said the Indian teams’ qualification for the Athens Olympic Games did not come as a surprise to him as he felt that it was a just reward for the hard work put in by the federation and the archers over the years. Mr Malhotra said the archers used train for 14 to 16 hours daily for the past few months, often under floodlight, to perfect their skills. He acknowledged the contribution made by the SAI, especially the team’s and the operation’s wings, and archery academies like the Gurukul Prabhat Ashram (Meerut), Army Sports Institute (Pune) and the Tata Academy (Jamshedpur), in helping the sport turn the corner, with their sustained support. Mr Malhotra said archery suffered from some inbuilt handicaps like lack of spectator support and as a result getting sponsorship for the sport has always been a difficult task. The sport survived mostly on Government doles and also the occasional sponsorship support from private parties. National Minorities Commission chairman Tarlochan Singh, a vice-president of the AAI, recalled the days when Mr Malhotra had to beg and borrow to keep the show going after he assumed the stewardship of the AAI in 1973. He said those were the days when nobody wanted to touch the sport. But through his persistent efforts and resilience, Mr Malhotra brought up the standard of archery to international level, though he could not have achieved this feat without the support of the Government and the SAI. The new secretary-general of the AAI, Anil Kamineni, and technical committee chairman Paresh Nath Mukherjee have also played prominent roles in taking this unknown sport to this lofty height, and suddenly, all the tears and sweat shed for its growth seem to be worth its while. Mr Malhotra asserted that no effort will be spared to provide the best of facilities, including foreign exposure to the archers in the coming months, so as to help them to tune for the Olympics. The AAI has chalked out a very busy schedule for the archers and Mr Malhotra announced that in the coming months, India will participate in the 14th Asian Championship at Myanmar from November 3 to 8 and also the European Circuit Tournaments. He disclosed that the National Ranking Circuit Tournaments will be made a regular feature to provide maximum competition exposure to the archers. He said the ranking tournaments held prior to the World Championship helped boost the confidence of the archers, who started believing in themselves, and this attitude paid rich dividends in the World Championship. Mr Malhotra said moves were also afoot to get a psychologist attached to the archers. Mr Kamineni, who had accompanied the team to the World Championship as manager, had observed that the foreign participants were amazed at the remarkable performances of the Indian boys and girls, and many foreigners felt that India would be a force to reckon with in the coming years. |
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FOOTBALL New Delhi, July 26 Youngmen, who led 1-0 at the interval, forged ahead through inside-right Suresh in the 18th minute. However, a minute after resumption, Royal equalised through Ashish Chaudhary. Youngmen regained their lead through striker Faiz Alam in the 38th minute while Suresh completed the tally in the 58th minute. Youngmen have earned nine points from three matches while Royal have earned three points from as many games. In another Group III match played at the Ambedkar Stadium, Garhwal Heroes and Uttrakhand Club were locked in a goalless draw. Garhwal Heroes have collected four points from two games while Uttrakhand notched up seven points from three games. Young Boys were held to a 1-1 draw by Victory Club in a Group III match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Young Boys took the lead in the 25th minute through striker Vijay Kumar who gave the slip to the rival goalie before putting the ball in. Left-winger and substitute Sandeep slotted in the equaliser for Victory in the 55th minute. In a B Division Super Six match, Rohini edged past Nivia Club 2-1 to brighten their chances of qualifying for the A Division. Rohini went ahead in the 12th minute when striker Imtiaz found the mark. Jagpal equalised for Nivia in the 13th minute while Imtiaz struck again in the 40th minute to net the match-winner. Rohini have ten points from four matches while Nivia have collected eight points from five matches. Frontier crushed Uttranchal Heroes 3-0 in a Group II match of the A Division. Medio Sant Kumar put them ahead in the first half while inside-left A Kumar and Balwinder accounted for the other two goals on resumption. Frontiers have notched up just three points from as many matches while Uttranchal Heroes have four points from three matches. Ahbab beat Cosmos 3-1 in another Group II match. Rajeev scored Ahbab’s first goal in the 4th minute while Vikram Sharma scored two quick goals to make it 3-0. Albert reduced the margin for Cosmos at the fag end of the match. In a B Division Super Six match, Shakti Club defeated Goodwill 2-1. Alok put Shakti in the lead in the 13th minute while Ram Nivas equalised for Goodwill in the 39th minute. Gaurav Rawat scored the match-winner in the 58th minute. Nivia beat South India 2-0 to brighten their prospects of qualification to the A Division. Hari Singh Bisht scored both the goals. Sunday’s matches: Delhi Cantt vs Uttaranchal Heroes (3.30 pm); Hans vs Garhwal Diamond (4.45 pm)—Ambedkar Stadium. Paschim Heroes vs Rohini (3.30 pm); Glorious vs Veterans (4.45 p m)— Nehru Stadium.
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Malhotra
hails East Bengal’s win New Delhi, July 26 “This win is yet another instance of Indian sportspersons doing well, given the right kind of exposure,” Prof Malhotra said in Delhi, while complimenting the East Bengal Club. Prof Malhotra, who himself is on a high, after the Indian men and women archery teams qualified for the
Olympic Games to be held in Athens, 2004, said the remarkable streak of success achieved by the Indian
sportspersons in international competitions has proved that Indians could rise to the occasion, given the right kind of training and exposure. He said the commendable performances of the Indian junior volleyball and wrestling teams, and the victories of Sania Mirza and Leander Paes (in partnership with Martina Navratilova) in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have given a big boost to sports in the country. He repeated his demand for a bigger allocation for sports in the Union Budget so that the Indian sportspersons could be provided the best coaching and training facilities to help them attain international standard. Prof Malhotra said the victories of Indian
sportspersons have rekindled the country’s hopes of striking a big medal in the Olympic Games. |
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Leo Rodrigues to head Goan Sporting New
Delhi, July 26 Following are
the other office-bearers: Francis D Pinto (treasurer), Linus Noronha
(dy. secretary), Alex Fernandes (dy. treasurer), Ramesh Rehani (sports
secretary), Thomas D’Souza (dy. sports secretary) and Patrick Barretto
(manager of the football team). Executive committee members:
Tony Rodricks, Mario Pinto, Venancio D’Costa, Ghanshyam Singh and Alex
Vaz. Nestor Pharmaceuticals will sponsor the Goan Sporting football team
in the Delhi Soccer Association Senior Division League. |
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