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Disturbed sleep can be dangerous, say docs
Chandigarh, January 23 Doctors across the city say about 5 to 7 per cent of city residents are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. But the awareness levels are almost nil among commoners. According to Dr U.P. Singh of the Prime Diagnostic Centre, a sleep lab was recently set up at the center to conduct study on patients suffering it. This leads to the obstruction of the respiratory track which in turn lowers the oxygen level in the body. On an average, we are dealing with 8 to 10 such cases every month, he adds. Snoring, choking, increased neck area and feeling extremely tired and drowsy during the day are the symptoms patients suffering from it should watch out for. The disorder often leads to a high incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. “A person suffering from this disorder can even die in sleep. The incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases too are high among such patients. But apart from taking clues for routine symptoms, patients do not even know that they are deprived of normal eight hour sleep” says Dr D. Behera, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, PGI, where a partial lab has been set up for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. The fast pace of life, with long working hours, late night parties, stress and depression are the triggering factors for several neurological sleep disorders. “There is a misconception that sleeping hours, which are lost by sleeping late one night can be made up by sleeping till late next morning. In reality, when the sleep cycle is disturbed even once, the disturbance lingers on for days together,” says Dr Dheeraj Khurana, Assistant Professor, Neurology, PGI. Doctors also say that several cases of insomnia develop into psychotic disorders. The PGI in fact is going to become the first hospital in the region to set up a sleep Lab where patients suffering from such disorders can be closely monitored for proper diagnosis. |
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Doctors briefed on trends in oncology
Mohali, January 23 Dr Rajeev Bedi and Dr K.S. Behgal, both oncology consultants, and Dr Naveen C. Raina, senior consultant, general surgery, with the hospital, addressed the participants of the programme. Dr Bedi said: "With newer and better chemotherapy drugs available, tolerance to chemotherapy has improved and patients do not have to suffer unlike earlier. Even advanced cases of cancer can be treated by using chemotherapy, making them operable with which patients get a chance for cure. Recent addition to cancer management is targeted therapy in which the drugs specifically target the cancer cells and spare the normal cells. " Dr Naveen C. Raina, said: "There has been a sea change in the concepts of surgical management of cancer." |
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40 pc elderly ‘have’ heart ailments
Chandigarh, January 23 Dr Bedi said for aged persons, doctors should recommend therapy for heart diseases initially rather than to wait for an emergency. The doctor also gave tips on stress management, healthy diet, regular exercise and avoidance of tobacco. He also spoke on controlling high blood pressure and practice of yoga to remain fit. |
Satinder selected umpire for Egypt meet
Chandigarh, January 23 Satinder, an employee of the State Bank of India, is on the panel of top ranking hockey umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). He will also do the umpiring of the remaining hockey matches of the ongoing Premier Hockey League being held at Gachi Bowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad. Cricket tourney Air Tel CMTS XI scored an exciting five-run victory over Spice XI in the first Pool A match of the inaugural edition of the Punjab Telecom Operators Friendship Cricket Tournament organised at PCA Stadium in Mohali today. Batting first, Air Tel scored 150 runs for the loss of six wickets in the reduced 20 overs match. They owed their triumph to Kanav Verma whose knock of 89 runs contained one six and eight elegantly executed fours. Agaman remained not out for 21. He reached the fence twice. Manan Dogra captured two Air Tel wickets for 27 runs. Chasing a moderate total of 151 for victory, Spice XI openers Hemant and Rajil put on 39- run partnership for the first wicket before Hemant departed after contributing 19 runs with the help of three fours. Manan Dogra joined Rajil and they carried the total to 69 before Rajil returned to the pavilion with his individual contribution of 24 runs
including three fours. Nitin Verma batted with confidence and scored unbeaten 30 runs which contained three fours and a six. In the last over, Spice XI needed 21 runs for victory. However, they fell short by five runs as they had consumed their stipulated quota of 20 overs by scoring 145 for 7. Imran Khan (2 for 22) and Yudhvir (2 for 22) were the most successful bowlers for Air Tel CMTS XI. Brief scores: Pool A: Air Tel CMTS: 150 for 6 in 20 overs (Kanav Verma 89 not out, Agaman 21 not out, Manav Dogra 2 for 27). Spice XI: 145 for 7 in 20 overs (Nitin Verma 30 n.o., Manan Dogra 22, Rajil 24, Hemant 19, Imran 2 for 22, Yudhvir 2 for 22). |
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City, Kurali academies to clash
in soccer final
Chandigarh, January 23 In the semi-finals played today, the CFA (red) defeated Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, 7-0. In the third minute of the play, Randeep of the CFA (red) initiated a good move and sent the ball through Rakesh Kumar who dribbled past two defenders of the opponent team to score a goal. In the fifth minute, Manoj of the CFA (red) struck another goal. After these two early goals, Sanjay Public School tried to put pressure, however, the CFA (red) lads proved their mettle in all departments of the game. It was Ravinder and Manoj who scored one goal each thus taking the CFA (red) tally to 4-0. After the lemon break, a fifth goal was scored by Manoj in the 43rd minute, sixth by Akib in the 50th minute and finally Manoj again struck in the 63rd minute. In the second semi-final, Mehar Academy, Kurali, beat the CFA (blue) 4-3. Both the teams were 0-0 in the stipulated time. Mehar Academy boys dominated the match from the beginning. In the 20th minute Jagdeep of the CFA (blue) crossed the ball from the right flank on which the header of Pradeep of Mehar Academy went over the cross bar. After the interval, both teams made efforts, but to no avail. Then extra time of seven and a half minutes in two equal halves was given. Again both teams failed to score any goal. In the end, tie breaker rule was applied. Ajay Singh, Gurvir Singh, Ravinder Kumar and Ajay Kumar scored for Minerva Academy while Gurdeep Singh missed the target. Gurpreet, Tejinder and Jagdeep scored for the CFA (blue) while Gurtej and Harvinder missed the target. Prabhjot of the CFA (blue) was declared the best player of the match. |
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2 YPS students to represent Punjab in skiing meet
Mohali, January 23 Both A grade skiiers of the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, Arshbir and Abhayjit are also the only ones from Punjab who are seriously into this adventure sport. “Not many people even know that there is an international-class academy at the directorate in Manali that trains people in the sport,” said Dr K.S. Dhillon, the boys’ father. The two were trained in the basic course at the directorate last year. “We both got A grade and the trainer encouraged us to participate in the national championship,” said Arshbir who is a Class VIII student at the YPS. “The reason that the two can be trained during the winter months at Manali is because they are in the YPS. The session ends by the time the course starts and the school was kind enough to allow the children to miss school and attend the camp,” pointed out the boys’ mother, Dr Sumeet Dhillon. And it is not the boys alone who have entered the wonderful world of adventure sports and are now completely hooked. “I, too, did the basic course and, believe me, it was a thrilling experience though I could only manage a C grade,” said Sumeet. And for the father, Manali is probably one of the most beautiful places to be in during the winters. “All you need is to be warmly dressed, “he said, adding that the Manali academy was government-run and offered these courses at highly subsidised fee. But for the two boys, it is the competition that they are looking forward to. “The event is called Slalom. We will be provided with all the necessary equipment there. The skiis and sticks etc. We will ski through poles from one gate at the top of the hill to the one at the bottom. The winner will be one who takes the least amount of time to do so. We will try to win the event though it is not going to be easy since students from Himachal and J&K are far better trained than us. But we will give it our best shot,” said Arshbir. And how did the two get into skiing? “I was good at roller skating and later I started board skating. I could do both well. Skiing was my idea since I was enchanted by the snow. Once I started skiing, Abhay followed naturally,” said Arshbir. |
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Priyanka, Reena win discus throw event
Chandigarh, January 23 In boys (under 17) category, Kashish Khanna bagged the first place while Jobin stood first in javelin throw. In under -19 category for boys, Ranjit stood first while in javelin throw, Gurpreet, bagged the first prize. Sahil bagged first prize in triple jump. The meet will conclude tomorrow. |
MC to have fewer committees
Chandigarh, January 23 Things had come to a halt over the functioning of various committees because of a controversy over their number. The corporation had 13 committees. Since the city had no house tax, the committee was done away with earlier. The Commissioner had sought a clarification from the administration as to how many committees could be constituted by the corporation. It is a known fact that the constitution provides for only four committees — the Finance and Contract, Roads, Water Supply and House Tax. The trouble started when Ms Kamlesh, a former Mayor, constituted a budget review committee in November, 2004. She had asked for details of all financial records covered under the plan and the non-plan heads. “This led to the Commissioner raising question over the validity of more than a dozen committees whereas the calender provided only for four”, sources said. The sources said in a latest communication to the Home Secretary it had been proposed that the number of committees be reduced to eight, Roads, Water Supply and Sewerage, City Beautiful, House Tax, Apni Mandi, Sanitation and Fire. The Art and Culture committee is proposed to be merged with Roads. Slums is proposed to be merged with Water Supply and Sewerage Committee. The communication is learnt to have been forwarded by the Mayor to the Home Secretary following talks with senior officials in the administration. The Enforcement and the Resource Generation Committees are proposed to be done away with. It was felt that the Resource Generation Committee had no real powers in the actual practice so it was wise to do away with it. The calender provides for the Finance and Contract Committee, Roads, Water Supply and House Tax Committees only. It is, however, felt that the role of the corporation needed greater decentralisation for better results so powers needed to be augmented between different committees for greater deliberations before any decision. “The House Tax Committee is a new addition and is interesting because till now we don’t have any house tax charges in the city. One could, however, link it to the property tax which was imposed recently in the city. The corporation is likely to have the committees by the first week of February”, a Congress councillor said. |
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Work on new nullah begins
Mohali, January 23 Mr Albel Singh Shyan, general secretary of the House Owners Welfare Society, Phase V, said the work was inaugurated by the municipal councillor of the area, Mrs Deep Kaur Shyan. He said the area got flooded during rain and water entered a number of houses and the residents had been facing this problem for the past about 20 years. He said the work which started today was likely to be completed in about six months. |
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