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Need of EBM for better treatment stressed
Chandigarh, January 30 The science of applying best available research for the treatment of patients by being up-to-date with the latest advances, the EBM has been successfully adopted in Canada, north European countries and the USA. Countries of the Middle East and those of South Africa as also a number of others are now evincing keen interest in the subject. Speaking to the Chandigarh Tribune, Dr Ruth Gilbert from the Centre for Evidence-Based Child Health, London, said that EBM encouraged doctors to ask questions. “We want them to question research before applying it; ask themselves if the treatment being given to the patient is the best available,” she said. In the city for a workshop of doctors on the EBM at the PGI, Dr Gilbert maintained that while doctors were aware of the need of adopting this technique, the government ought to come forward and help in its establishment. “The importance of the EBM needs to be recognised from the bottom to the top. Initially, it will require a lot of investment from the government to provide access to electronic information. Doctors in the UK have free access to such information. Also, the doctors will need a training programme to be able to use this information to their advantage. While it is teachers who will need to be taught first, medical students too can be targeted to adopt this technique at a later stage,” she held. Dr Gilbert stated that India needed a greater research base relevant to its times and needs. “Also, with that would arise a need to synthesise the research available to make it easier for the doctors to go through and apply,” the doctor explains. Through the adoption of this technique, patients, too, would stand to gain. “Our doctors were prescribing too many antibiotics to patients and children. With the coming of the EBM, the practitioners realised that antibiotics were doing more harm than good. Since that time, the prescribing of anti-biotics for children has fallen drastically, thereby benefiting the patients,” Dr Gilbert explained. Dr Stuart Logan from Pennsylvania Medical School, Deven, Dr Rheinhardy Wentz from London’s School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr Peter Sullivan from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London, are all here to deliver talks on the subject. |
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PGI rated second best hospital
Chandigarh, January 30 Amongst the
specialisations, prosthetics has been rated the second best gastroenterology third, and nephrology the fourth best. PGI has gained a step as it was rated third during the past two years. Other hospitals amongst the top 10 are: AIIMS, New Delhi, (first); CMC, Vellore, (fourth); NIMHANS, Bangalore, (fifth); Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, (sixth). The poll was conducted across 20 cities among 680 general practitioners, 1007 specialties and 401medical aspirants. The surveyors were told to keep in mind the quality of treatment, expertise, infrastructure and care available while ranking the hospitals. |
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Leprosy rate has come down: DHS
Chandigarh, January 30 The Director Health Services, Dr (Mrs) Inderjit Kaur Waila, was the chief guest. She stated that the rate of leprosy in Chandigarh has come down to 2 cases per 10,000 population from 5 per 10,000. Leprosy programme has been integrated into general health care. Seven leprosy clinics in the city were engaged in leprosy eradicating Education about leprosy is being spread in the city. The District Leprosy Officer, Dr Vanita Gupta explained how the society is working in Chandigarh to reach the target of elimination of the disease. She added that 31 camps had been held in all urban and slum areas and 8321 patients with skin diseases were given free treatment. The winners of the quiz competitions on leprosy in schools were given awards. Dr Uma Vasudeva and Dr Ravi Gupta presented leprosy patients whose deformities had been corrected through surgery. Dr G.P. Thami, Head of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Sector 32, educated the audience on all aspects of leprosy. Recognition was given to all workers who had helped the district leprosy society in its activities. A 2 minute silence was observed at 11 a.m. as a mark of respect to Mahatama Gandhi. |
Interaction with PHL stars
Chandigarh, January 30 The spokesperson for the ‘Learning Grounds’ disclosed that these workshops were held in schools throughout the country to facilitate a one-on-one interaction of the students with sports stars. The function began with a welcome song, followed by a brief introduction of the guests. Bomans started by saying every person should follow their heart and give whatever they were doing a hundred per cent. Sandeep emphasised the need for a child to respect their parents and also be disciplined. Inderjit lay stress on hard work and patience. He said that no one should give up on their dreams. The students were then given a chance to interact with the guests. In order to ensure participation, the ones who asked questions were given gifts sponsored by ESPN. The Director-Principal, Mr D.S. Bedi, shared his views about expanding the school in order to provide a platform to budding sports talent. Most of the young talent in the country was lost because they did not get the proper guidance and motivation they required, he said. He wanted to create an institute that would ensure a complete growth of a sportsman. Bomans answered queries of the students by sharing his personal experiences with them. He urged them to plan ahead of time and to play as team members. Sandeep was asked questions about his experiences in school, since he was an ex- student of Shivalik Public School. He told the students that his most memorable moment was when he was selected in the schools’ hockey team. He emphasised the need for the young to follow the advice of their teachers. Inderjit got the students in a roar when he said he would love to play a match opposite Pakistan. He asked the students to work hard and follow a balanced routine. The hour-and-a-half meet ended with Mr Bedi presenting the players with mementoes. He concluded by saying students needed to have a goal and strive towards achieving it. |
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Workshop by ESPN, Star Sports
Chandigarh, January 30 The Learning Ground conducts workshops in schools throughout the country and facilitates a one-to-one interaction of the students with
sportstars. Bomans spoke first at the workshop. He said every person should follow their heart and give whatever they are doing their hundred percent. Sandeep Singh emphasised that children should respect their parents and teachers and be disciplined. Inderjit Chadha laid stress on hard work and patience. He said one should not give up on their dreams. The students were given a chance to put questions to the guests. Those who asked questions were given gifts sponsored by ESPN. The Director-Principal, Mr D.S. Bedi, shared his views about expanding the school in order to provide a platform to budding sports talent. “Most of the young talent in the country is lost because they do not get proper guidance and motivation,” he said. Sandeep Singh was asked questions about his experiences in school as he happens to be an ex-student of Shivalik Public School. |
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MTNL storm into TT final
Chandigarh, January 30 Today’s results: Veteran singles: G.V.S.V. Rao (AP) beat R.C. Mourya (MP) 11-3, 6-11,11-8,14-12; A.M. Warunkar (MTNL-M) best B.S.Waghela (GUJ) 11-9,11-4, 11-6; Third and fourth positions: R.C Moriya (MP) beat B.S. Waghela (GUJ) 5-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-8. Women doubles: Semifinals: U.M. Marathe and Malti Mahadevan (MTNL-M) beat S. Jhansi Rani and B. Devi TN 11-6, 11-8, 13-11; Shika Ghai and Shally Dhawan (PUN) walkover Shoba Naidu and Madhuri Deshpande (MHR); Third and fourth positions: U.M.Marathe and Malti Mahadevan (MTNL-M) walkover Shoba Naidu and Madhuri Deshpande (MHR). |
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Anee’s School sports day
Mohali, January 30 Colourful drills were performed by students of classes I to V. Playway, pre-nursery, nursery and KG students enjoyed games and different races like spoon race, book race etc. Prizes were given away by the Director, Mr Aneet Goel. School principal Ms Ghuman laid stress on the importance of
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Saint Soldier International School’s cycle rally
Chandigarh, January 30 The cycle rally was flagged off by the Principal, Ms Sudesh Chaudhary, yesterday. Students of Classes VI and VII, led by Ms Amarjit Sodhi of the school, participated in the cycle rally in which they covered the residential area of Sector 28 and made the people aware about risk factors of heart disease. Students interacted with residents of the sector to make them aware about healthy lifestyle and avoidance of risk factors leading to cardiac
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Ranji one-day probables
Mohali, January 30 In the camp, the probables will hone their skills under the supervision of Punjab Ranji team coach Intikhab Alam. Besides, the emphasis will also be on the improvement of fitness as well as concentration level of the players. The probables: Dinesh Mongia, Pankaj Dharmani, Ritender Sodhi, VRV Singh, Bipul Sharma, Gagandeep Singh, Ravneet Ricky, Hardavinder, Amit Uniyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gaurav Gupta, Ishan Malhotra, Uday Kaul, Sunny Sohal, Sumit Sharma, Sarabjit Singh, Rahul Sharma and Sumit Kalia. |
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Hockey stadium to
have ‘techno gym’
Chandigarh, January 30 Since it is a “bio-strength gym”, it automatically senses the strength of the person using it and adjusts the resistance accordingly, thereby enabling players of all ages to use it. It also allows training of specific muscles at proper angles. The same equipment is used by the English and Australian cricket teams. “Similar equipment can be found in gyms at Bangalore and Gurgaon, but they only have a few machines,” Mr Sidhu added. |
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Rajinder Kaur of PU
wins double gold
Chandigarh, January 30 The other medal winners were: 3 km (individual pursuit): Rajinder Kaur (gold medal) and Amandeep Kaur (Silver medal). 3 km (team pursuit): Silver medal. Rajinder Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Kulbir Kaur, Gagandeep Kaur and Manpreet Kaur. 500 metres (time trial): Amandeep Kaur (bronze medal). 25 km (road massed start): Gold medal. |
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Handball trials on Feb 1
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Traffic police suspends licences
Chandigarh, January 30 According to a spokesman of the Chandigarh Traffic Police, Bihari Lal of New Colony, Khudda Lahora had been challaned 12 times from June 18, 2003 to August 31, 2000 and has been disqualified from holding a driving licence for a period of one month. Desh Raj of Sector 25-D had been issued challans for as many as eight times between June 18, 1999 and November 21, 2005 and has been disqualified from holding a driving license for a period of two months. Similarly, Manpreet Singh of Sector 29-B, who had been challaned eight times, and has been debarred from holding a licence for a period of three months. Till date, the traffic police has recommended 159 cases for action to the licensing authority. |
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