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Early detection key to curing
glaucoma Chandigarh, April 17 Speaking on the occasion, Dr S.S. Pandav, Glaucoma Consultant, PGIMER, informed that glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure within the eye increases leading to the damage of the optic nerve. He added that the disease can be controlled but not cured and the intra-ocular pressure can be reduced by medicines or by surgery. Highlighting the prevalence of glaucoma in India, Dr Suresh Kumar, Glaucoma Consultant, GMCH, Sector 32, said as many as 12 million Indians were affected by the disease, leading to 12.8 per cent of the total blindness in India. According to Dr Kumar, the third most common cause of blindness in India is glaucoma and this has been attributed to late diagnosis and inadequate treatment. He suggested that early detection and treatment can prevent the progression of the disease. Dr Kumar suggested that the doctor must be immediately contacted if there is blurring of vision and severe pain. Addressing the gathering, Professor J.C. Das, glaucoma expert, discussed the accuracy of the latest techniques. The clinical methods to assess the optic nerve head were discussed by Dr S.S. Pandav while Dr Sushmita Kaushik, Glaucoma Consultant, PGIMER, spoke on the role of newer techniques like High Resolution Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography in the early diagnosis of glaucoma. During the afternoon session deliberations on topics like role of laser, implants, identifying the progression of glaucoma and the role of gonioscopy were made. |
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100 examined at medical camp Mohali, April 17 Inaugurating the camp, the village Sarpanch, Ms Harpal Kaur, stressed the need for the involvement of the community in the development of society. Dr Avnish Jolly removed certain myths and misconceptions about AIDS and other diseases. Mr Ashwani Kumar, president of the society, called upon the residents to come forward for controlling various diseases in the rural areas. Over 100 persons were examined at the camp and 50 persons vaccinated against Hepatitis B, the press note added. |
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Nurses’ body holds election Chandigarh, April 17 The association elected Prem Lata as the president, Jacob Masih as senior vice-president, Ambily Jose as general secretary, Veena as joint secretary and Ajay as treasurer. During the election, more than 150 nursing personnel expressed consent in writing to be associated with the body for furtherance of common objectives. The executive body includes nine members. |
Follow safety standards while swimming Chandigarh, April 17 The pool diseases swimmers often contract are allergies, rashes, swelling, fungal infections, redness of eyes, conjunctivitis, typhoid, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis. A city-based skin specialist, Dr Mallika Sachdeva, cautions the swimming aficionados. Just half an hour before a swim, apply a good waterproof sunscreen the sun protection factor (SPF) of which is 15. A little bit of moisturiser can also be applied to the skin as it prevents dryness that occurs because of the presence of chlorine in pool water. If you have any active eye or ear problem, it is better to avoid swimming to save others and yourself from aggravating the problem. "It is mandatory to have a shower before and after the swim to flush out the sweat, as it keeps allergies and other waterborne diseases at bay. You must not forget to shampoo your hair after a swim as chlorine tends to make your hair bleached and brittle," Dr Sachdeva said. It is also advised to sip some drink such as lemonade, plain water or electrolyte, in between your swimming sessions and avoid eating anything two-and-a-half hours before and after the swim. Equally important is to wear a good quality swimwear so that the water does not react to the fabric and cause skin problems. Long hair should be tied up while getting into the pool. It is compulsory to wear a cap for those with long hair in most of the city pools. Pools must have basic medical facilities like a first-aid kit and there should be provision for oxygen. Pool water should not be swallowed . Never compromise on the quality of the pool and choose the good place. "The water has to be certified safe by a government lab. We have installed a fool-proof hygienic system for this reason," said D.S.Toor, Director, Sports, Panjab University. "We have our own set of doctors, who give medical fitness certificate after thoroughly examining the person on the basis of which we admit him or her," he added. The pools should not exceed the prescribed limit of swimmers at a given point of time and there should be adequate number of lifeguards too. Regarding safety standards, he informed that they had engaged a part- time lifeguard and two coaches, out of which one was a university employee and another one is SAI certified. There are two lifeguards and two coaches who include one woman coach, all SAI trained, at the Nursery Swimming Pool, Sector 23. "We are on our toes all the time, both during morning and evening times", said Paramjit Singh, the lifeguard at the centre. "To cope with any urgent situation, we have engaged two lifeguards, one especially for kids who will be available throughout the pool hours. We have also engaged a woman coach for the convenience of our women swimmers," said Mr Mukesh Bassi, president, Chandigarh Club. Pools at Homes: Those who have pools in their homes should be a little more cautious. Because we are so relaxed and having fun, we think about the excitement rather than safety. Many drowning incidents occur when children are left unattended in the pool. The consumption of alcohol should be avoided at all costs if you intend to swim, especially when you are looking after children near the water, as you may be their only hope of rescue. Toddlers and children are more attracted to water and love to play in it. Unfortunately, they don't know of the dangers of drowning. So, the little ones should not be left unattended. Teach children how to swim and enroll them for swimming lessons usually after the age of 3. But keep in mind the lessons don't make your child 'drown proof'. Children should not run or push others under water, jump on others, dive or jump in shallow water. Keep a telephone, emergency phone numbers and rescue equipment by the poolside. By following these simple safety precautions, tragic drowning and near-drowning situations can be avoided. Be safe and enjoy the watery blues! |
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Asian Show Jumping Challenge from April 23 Chandigarh, April 17 A large number of riders from the services, para-military forces, state police forces, schools and riding clubs would be showing their equestrian skills at the show, which would continue up to April 30. The Army expects around 40 teams comprising 300 horses from all over the country to participate in the event this year. Last year, 25 teams and 275 horses had participated in the show. Internationally acclaimed riders would also be participating in various events. Tent pegging, show jumping, trick riding, best stallion and mare display and several other equestrian events in senior, junior, young riders and children categories would form part of the show. Fancy dress, spoon and lemon horse riding display, children's boot and hay race, ball bucket race, ball and hitting race, pole pending race and dancing horse display would be other events in the show. |
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Trials for championship
on April 19 Chandigarh, April 17 The selected players will represent Chandigarh in the 6th Junior National Championship being held at Jabalpur from May 10 to 15. Players born between January 1, 1988 and December 31, 1991 are eligible to participate in the trials. In the Sanshou section, boys team will be selected below the 45 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg and 80 kg weight categories whereas the weight of the girl's team will be 45 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg and 60 kg. In the Routine section, players will be selected for five events. A 20-day coaching camp, starting on April 20, will be held for the selected players. The final selection will be made during the camp. Meanwhile, during the Junior Nationals at Jabalpur, the junior team to represent India will be selected to take part in the Junior World Wushu Championship to be held in Malaysia from August 19 to 27. |
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YPS shines in basketball
tourney Chandigarh, April 17 Earlier, the Principal of GNPS, Ms Jasminder S. Singh, inaugurated the new basketball court and declared the meet open. Tomorrow Moti Ram Arya School, Sector 27, will meet St Stephen's, Sector 45, at 8.30 am. Mount Carmel, Sector 47, will take on St Joseph, Sector 44, at 9.45 am. |
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Sports festival held for kids Mohali , April 17 Mr Puran Singh Kirti , president of the association , said here today that about 200 children from the area took part in various events. Musical chairs was also organised for adults of the locality in which 100 persons participated . The winners were given appreciation letters and medals. |
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Anron Cycles win LG tourney
Panchkula, April 17 Brief scores: Bedi CC: 158 for 7 in 25 overs (Pawan Grewal 29, Hitesh Kapoor 27, Arpinder Bedi 26, Manmohan 2 for 16, Amit Sharma 2 for 31, Harvinder Singh 2 for
33). Anron: 162 for 3 in 20.2 overs (Yuvraj Anand 62 n.o., Pardeep Singh 34, Harvinder Singh 22, Kulbir 2 for 23).
— TNS |
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