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Boost anti-cancer infrastructure, say docs
Chandigarh, April 16 This was highlighted by the Head of Department of Radiotherapy, AIIMS, New Delhi and President of Association of Radiation Oncology Prof G. K. Rath today at the-two day Continuing Medical Education Programme (CME) on ‘Newer techniques of radiation’’ which is being organised by the Department of Radiotherapy, PGI. Former Director, PGI, Prof S. K. Sharma inaugurated the CME. “In all, there are 24 regional cancer centres in the country and radiation is still the main stay of treatment for most of the cancers. The facilities however are still far from adequate to treat each and every patient. The highly sophisticated machine providing the latest techniques of radiation are available in less than eight tertiary care centres in the country,” added Prof Rath. He emphasised that a lot more needed to be done for those suffering from the disease. Prof S. C. Sharma, Head of Department of Radiotherapy, PGI, explained that the latest techniques like IMRT and 3 D CRT were highly useful for increasing cure rates of cancers of the head and neck, prostrate, lung and cervix. “With the installation of high energy linear accelerator with multileaf collimator, the department has already started providing 3 D CRT treatment to the patients at the PGI and will be introducing IMRT in the next two months,” he said. He said even though the equipment required for imparting these techniques was costly, the tertiary hospitals like PGI required them since they catered to the patients of the entire region. The experts from AIIMS, Tata Memorial Cancer Centre, Mumbai, and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, New Delhi, spoke on the physical, imaging, planning and clinical aspects of these newer techniques. Dr T. Ganesh from AIIMS and Dr D. D. Deshpandey from Mumbai dwelt extensively on the physics and planning of these techniques and stressed on the need of a high degree of quality assurance imparting these techniques. Dr Rakesh Jalali and Dr A. Anand spoke on the importance of IMRT technique for better control of cancers of cervix and head and neck. Dr Jalali also explained the importance of immobilization and motion management in the successful execution of MRT for different cancers. |
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Type 2 diabetes now affecting Indian kids: Dr KP Singh
Chandigarh, April 16 Dr Singh, it may be recalled, attracted worldwide attention for his pathbreaking work on the extent of diabetes among the residents of Himachal Pradesh. Widely published, his research showed that whereas people living on one side of the Rohtang Pass - towards Lahaul and Spiti — had less than 1 per cent prevalence of diabetes, those living on the other side — towards Manali and Kullu — had 6 per cent. This difference in extent was attributed to different lifestyles. On the eve of the conference, Dr Singh spoke to the Tribune about his latest research project on the metabolic syndrome which is indicative of heart risk factors. The syndrome, also called modern lifestyle syndrome, comprises five risk factors, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, waistline over 92 cm in size, high triglyceride incidence and low DHL (protective cholesterol) incidence. Says the doctor, “Even if three factors out of these five are found in anyone, he or she is highly susceptible to heart attacks. In fact, the chances of a heart attack in such cases would be four times more than in others.” Dr Singh also pointed out that more and more people in the region were being diagnosed with the Syndrome. Returning to diabetes, he said India would be a world leader in diabetes by the year 2025. Right now, the researches show that Indians are most afflicted with diabetes where ever they are in the world. Among Indians, the disease mainly manifests because of lifestyle problems. “Genetic susceptibility is another major cause why more and more Indians are being diagnosed with diabetes across the world. We are also worried by the trend that the Type-2 diabetes (tablet, not insulin based) which was earlier found among those over 3 years of age is now being found in the age group 25 to 35 years.” Another factor of concern to Indian is that the Type -2 diabetes which was never unheard of among children is now being found in them as well - again a lifestyle problem. “This problem has arisen in the past three years and it can be attributed to the fast food culture,” said Dr Singh, who will talk about his researches during the conference which will take place at the Harvard Medical School, which also houses the famous Jasolin Diabetes Centre, the best diabetes centre in the world. |
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Pak doctor for cooperation in health sector
Mohali, April 16 These views were expressed by Dr Aslam Jindani, Director, Outpatient Diagnostic and Offside Services, Aga Khan University and Hospital, Akuh, Karachi, while talking to mediapersons here today. He said though Pakistan had made big investments in the health sectore but India was much better equipped. There was a need to have the ability to execute a project with speed and excellence, he added. Dr Jindani, who visited the Fortis Heart and Multispeciality Hospital here today along with Dr Sajid Khan, Director, Clinical Laboratories, Akuh, Karachi, said he was impressed by layout and the facilities being provided by the Fortis Hospital. When asked whether some areas of mutual cooperation had been worked out with Fortis, Dr Jindani said, “We have not come with a specific agenda”. At present the aim was only to know each other better and also to get acquainted with the areas of work. Tie-ups could be worked out at a later stage. He said a team from Fortis had visited their hospital in Pakistan in November last year where some discussions were held. Their visit at present was reciprocal and exploratory. “Small steps would help in major collaborations”, he added. Dr Jindani said in the paediatric sector India had advanced cardiac expertise, which was at a nascent tage in Pakistan and looking forward to treatment at hospitals in India, he added. He stressed that there was a need for more private sector participation in healthcare services. The healthcare sector in Pakistan was earlier dominated by the government, but during the past 10 years private entrepreneurs were coming forward and launching new projects, he said. |
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MLA points out discrepancies in hospital
Mohali, April 16 In a letter to the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, the MLA stated that he had visited the hospital today and noticed some discrepancies which required immediate attention. He said a pathlogist had been transferred to the ESI Hospital at Kharar which did not have a pathological laboratory while the local Civil Hospital, which had a full fledged pathological laboratory, had been deprived of the doctor’s services. He said a new children/ maternity ward should be constructed at the hospital. The hospital should also have a blood bank and a permanent skin specialist. |
Rs 1 cr as prize money in car rally
Chandigarh April 16 The rally is being organised in association with the Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI), the only national federation recognised by the Government of India for the promotion and control of motor sports in India. The participants will have to pass through a formal qualification process to be conducted in 21 cities from April 23. A maximum of 200 enthusiasts will be selected jointly by a panel of officials from the FMSCI and the Ernst & Young, leading auditors. All participants will form their respective state teams. The rally would cover approximately 7,000 km, the highest for a car rally in India, offering the biggest prize money ever. The rally is based on the international format of time, speed and distance (TSD). Each selected participant will get a free mobile phone. All drivers finishing the race in Delhi also to get a finishers prize money of Rs 10,000.
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Seminar on cricket coaching
Mohali, April 16 The main issue that dominated the first day of the seminar was that identical particularly basics and techniques should be followed at all coaching centers. The coaches, Azad and Alam, elaborated the basics and skills of batting, bowling and fielding. They also noted queries and problems of other coaches. We are distributing a performa to the coaches in which they will give all details about themselves, trainees and their centres and send back to the coaching committee of the PCA for records”, said Azad, who is also the chairman of the coaching committee, PCA. |
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Chandigarh trounce Ludhiana
Chandigarh, April 16 The Chandigarh team made 305 for 9 in 90 overs in its first innings. Chasing the target, Ludhiana was bundled out at 110 and conceded follow-on. At close, Ludhiana was at 24 for 3 in its second innings and lost the match by virtue of conceding lead in the 1st innings. Brief scores: Chandigarh 305 for 9 in 90
overs. Ludhiana 110 all out in 79.5 overs and 24 for 3 in 30 overs. |
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Jerath is boxing team manager
Chandigarh, April 16 The contingent would participate in the XX International AHMET COMERT Senior Women Boxing Championship to be held at Istanbul, Turkey, from April 19 to 25. The team members are N. Usha (Andhra Pradesh), Pranamika Bord (Assam), Preeti (Haryana), Seema Devi (Haryana), Aruna Mishra (Jharkhand), Aswathi Mol (Kerala), Lekha Kesi (Kerala) and Jyotsna (Haryana). The coaches of the team are Mr I.V. Rao and Mrs Neelam Punia. |
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