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DMCH celebrates national integration week
Ludhiana, November 20 Undergraduate and nursing students of the DMCH took part in debate and poster-making contests. Mr Amrit Nagpal, secretary, Managing Society of the DMCH, was the chief guest. Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, Dr S.C. Chopra, Dean Academics, Dr Sandeep Puri, Medical Superintendent, Dr Jagjiv Sharma, Professor and Head, and Dr Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, DMCH, were among others who attended the concluding function. Dr Daljit Singh, Dean Academics, said a great responsibility lay on the shoulders of the younger generation to make society a better place to live in by developing tolerance and communal harmony. Ms Prabhjot Saini, tutor, Nursing College, DMCH, conducted the stage. The students of BSc (Nursing) presented a foot-tapping dance based on the medley of patriotic songs. The judges for the declamation contest on the topic, ‘Communal harmony needs to be actively pursued and not taken for granted,’ were Dr Vaneeta Malhotra, Mrs Sameera Bector and Dr N.S. Khera. The winners were Narinder, batch 2003, second prize was shared by Niharika of batch 2004 and Kirandeep, BSc (Nursing) first year. Sukriti of batch 2003 stood third. Around 50 students captured various aspects of communal harmony in their creations in the poster-making contest. The judges were Ms Jasbir Kaur, Principal, College of Nursing, DMCH, Dr Sandeep Puri, Dr G.K. Ahuja. First prize was won by Arshjot of BSc (Nursing) first year. Sheenam Sharma of batch 2003 stood second and Ms Amit Mehta of batch 2003 won third position. Consolation prize was given to Ramandeep of BSc (Nursing). Mr Nagpal gave away certificates and prizes to the winners.
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CMCH alumni share medical experiences
Ludhiana, November 20 Some of them were visiting their alma mater for the first time after they left the institution on the completion of their degree courses. Among the participants, many were heads of departments in prestigious institutions and doyens in their respective fields, both in the country and abroad. There were also unsung heroes, those who had been serving the under privileged in remote areas of the country, that could safely be described as wilderness. Friends and colleagues shared thoughts and new experiences on the occasion. Dr V.K. Satija, first president of the CMC Alumni Association and chief guest of the function, along with four of his batch mates of the pioneer batch, lit the lamp. Dr Shyam Prasad and Dr John Pramod welcomed the delegates and appreciated their efforts to come together to make CMCH a strong entity, within and outside the medical fraternity. Dr Mohan Verghese, Principal of the medical college, asserted that the change in buildings did not bring any change in the spirit to serve humanity. The programme began with a multi-disciplinary continuing medical education (CME) session conducted by eminent speakers. Dr S.S. Gill, Clinical Professor of Surgery, Louisiana State University, gave an insight on surgical advancements in the treatment of lung carcinoma. Carrying the topic further, Dr Kavita Garg, Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Colorado, USA, discussed the role of the CT scan to help in the early diagnosis of lung cancer. Dr T.M. Jaison, Head of the Department of Cardiology, focused on the incidence of coronary artery disease among Indians. Reducing childhood disability was the topic covered by Dr M.K.C Nair, Director, Child Development Centre. Dr Manvir Bhatia, Senior Consultant, Neurology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, shared his views on surgery in epilepsy. Dr Ashok Antony, Professor of Medicine, Hematology-Oncology Consultant, Indiana University Hospital and Wishard Hospital, Indiana, focused on ‘periconceptional folates’ and prevention of neural tube defects. He emphasised on the need of the early education of women about folates to avoid complications during pregnancy. Dr Abraham G. Thomas, Director and Principal, Professor and HOD of Plastic Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, and former HOD, Plastic Surgery, CMCH, shared the pathbreaking trends in reconstructive surgery with the participants.
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To darkness and back
Ludhiana, November 20 Narrating the sequence of events Gurmukh, admitted in a private neuro and trauma centre, today said he was going to his school to light candles on Divali when a scooter hit him. “Such was the impact that I became unconscious. When I came to, I was groggy and could not see anything. I started to cry and was taken back to my home by some people who recognised me.” Dr Manoj K. Sobti, who has operated on the patient, said Gurmukh’s parents had brought him to the trauma centre the day after the accident. “The child was very agitated and frightened as he could not see anything. A CT scan was done, which showed excessive accumulation of spinal fluid in his brain, causing hydrocephalus and a tumour in the posterior part of his brain,” he explained. The head injury had caused swelling of the brain, which, in turn, increased the already raised presume in the cranial cavity due to the existing tumour, leading to sudden blindness, though this was an extremely rare condition, he added. The patient was prepared for emergency surgery. A tube was put in the patient’s brain which carried off excess fluid in the brain to his abdominal cavity, thereby relieiving the pressure in the cranial cavity. Soon after the surgery, the patient regained consciousness and was overjoyed to receive the best Divali gift he had ever got, his vision and childhood back. The doctor said in less than a week after the surgery the child was normal and was ready to go back to school. Dr Sobti said parents tend to ignore small children having brain tumours, which manifest themselves in the form of headaches, vomiting and loss of vision. In advanced stages, the treatment becomes difficult.
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Diagnostic labs spreading diseases?
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 20 Sources in local private hospitals revealed that there had been a spurt in the number of persons suffering from liver diseases. Besides the occasional cases of jaundice, some cases of hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C were also found. While some patients hailed from surrounding villages, the others were locals. The diagnostic laboratories had reportedly used Australian Antigen test to diagnose the diseases. Investigations by this correspondent revealed that in certain cases the patient was suspected to have caught virus in a diagnostic centre. In a case, a diabetes patient had reportedly contacted the Hepatitis-B virus due to the negligence of paramedical staff of a hospital, who allegedly used an un-sterilized prick to take the blood sample for testing glucose level. Dr Krishan Pilani, SMO and in-charge, Civil Hospital, denied the reports of spurt in the incidence of cases of liver-associated diseases. He, however, asserted that hepatitis-B cases were very rare in this area. Moreover, the hospital lacked facilities for the diagnosis of these dreaded diseases. So suspected patients usually go to private hospitals. He said some quacks and unqualified medical practitioners operating in the rural areas were indulging in unethical practices, which might spread the diseases. “As the town was situated on the periphery of the district there was an uninterrupted infiltration of vectors and suspects, which increased the number of reported patients. However, we would take the preventive measures according to the instructions of the Health Department authorities,” said Dr Pilani.
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Orthopaedic workshop held
Ludhiana, November 20 Dr M. Yamin, Dr Khong Kuk Sun and Dr J.L. Bassi urged the orthopaedic doctors to inculcate and hone surgical skills so that they could benefit from the pari-articular plating system Dr Khong also demonstrated techniques to cure fractures of the distal femur, proximal telic and distal tetra. He said neonatology could also be used for trauma patients and fixing bones. The workshop on pari-articular plating system was the first of its kind in the country. Mr Bhupinder Singh, sales manager of Zimmer, also spoke.
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Jaspalon school triumph in Divali hockey tourney
Doraha, November 20 The tournament is being organised in memory of the late founder president of the college, Dr Ishwar Singh, who according to the Principal of the college, Mr Jaswant Singh Gill, had made sincere efforts for the promotion of hockey in his college and launched the tournament. Twelve teams from various schools, including PPS Ropalan, R.S. Khalsa High School, Jaspalon, Government Senior Secondary School, Jatana, Government High School, Rampur , Malwa Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana (B), Government Senior Secondary School, Doraha, Malwa Senior Secondary School Ludhiana (A), Government Senior Secondary School, Kaddon, Government Senior Secondary School, Sahnewal, Shakti Public School, Doraha, P.P. Ropalan (B) and Guru Nanak Model School, Doraha (A), are participating in the three-day tournament. Prof R.S. Pali, chairman, Hockey Tournament Committee, said the winning team would be awarded a cash prize of Rs 3,100 and runners up would be given Rs 2,100 along with a memento each. There is no entry fee for the tournament. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr Jogeshwar Singh Mangat, senior vice-president of the committee. Mr Balwnat Singh Pangali, general secretary, and Mr Adarsh Pal Bector, treasurer, were among the special guests. The first match was played between R.S. Khalsa High School, Jaspalon, and Government Senior Secondary School, Jatana. Jaspalon School won with a score of 2-0. In the second match Malwa Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana (A), defeated Government Senior Secondary School, Rampur, 4-0. Senior Secondary School, Sahnewal, defeated Government Senior Secondary School, Kaddon, 3-0 in the third match.
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Amarjit, Karanvir fastest runners
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 20 Ms Priyanka Sharma, Principal of the school, said Guru Gobind Singh House and Mr Lal Bahadur Shashtri House were declared first and second respectively. Among girls Mata Gujri House was adjudged first. Besides winner houses Maha Rani Jhansi House, Bhagat Singh House and Ravinder Nath Tagore House also participated in sports events. In team events tug-of-war was won by Bhagat Singh House while Lal Bahadur House captured the first position in kabbadi and volley ball. Guru Gobind House was runner-up in these events. Mata Gujri House won kho-kho title by defeating Maha Rani Jhansi House. Amarjit Kaur and Karanvir Singh were declared the fastest runners. Harpreet Kaur, Sandeep Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Parveen Kaur, Inderpreet Kaur, Mehak, Parminder Kaur and Narinder Kaur won first positions in long jump, skipping, shotput, spoon race, chair race, banana race and badminton respectively. Kulwinder Kaur, Jaskiran Kaur, Harpreet Kaur, Jaskiran Kaur, Lovedeep Kaur, Shaminder Kaur, Parveen Kaur, Priya Sharma and Anu Mishra stood second in these events. Rahul Maini and Sunny Gill defeated Kuldeep and Himanshu in team event of badminton.
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District TT meet on Nov 23, 24
Ludhiana, November 20 According to Mr Fang Jenn Chiu, honorary secretary of the association, competitions in cadet boys and girls, sub junior and junior boys and girls as well as senior sections will be held. Entries close with Mr Fang or Mr Suresh Sharma, table tennis coach at Guru Nanak Stadium, on November 21. Participants should bring with them their age proof and school certificates. Performance of players in this championship will be taken into consideration while selecting the Ludhiana team for the coming 45th Inter-District and Open Punjab Table Tennis Championship to be held at Ferozepore.
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Children perform ‘kite dance’
Ludhiana, November 20 The main attractions of the meet was a march-past by students of Class V and a colourful ‘kite dance’ by students of second standard. The dumbbell exercise was appreciated by all. Various races like lemon-and-spoon race, sack race, frog race, obstacle race, three-legged race were held. An obstacle race and tug-of-war were organized for parents.
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Ramgarhia Club eves win softball meet
Ludhiana, November 20 For the winners, Neetu, Rupneet and Palwinder scored one point each while Gurpreet and Rajpreet accounted for one point each for GGN Girls XI. Earlier in the semi-finals, GGN Girls XI thrashed SDP College 15-2 and Ramgarhia Club (white) outplayed Arya College 7-1 to enter the final.
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