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Workshop on anaesthetic techniques
begins Chandigarh, November 17 Inaugurated by Prof S.K. Pandit, Emeritus Professor, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA, at the PGI, about 100 doctors from all over the country have reached the city to attend the two-day workshop. Dr Fiehn, from the Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthiology, Germany, spoke on monitoring awareness among patients while under the effect of anaesthesia. Dr fiehn talked specifically of a monitor named CATEEM devised to monitor minute changes that go on in the brain of the patient while he or she is under the effect of an anaesthesia. “Other than doing the routine monitoring of blood pressure etc the anaesthetist is helpless to know about other significant changes going on in his patient’s mind during operations. Monitors like CATEEM can really open up, to some extent, the secrets of the human brain. We are working on various techniques wherein we can make the patient learn positive things during operations and may be help him to carry better memories of those moments of awareness. Moreover, use of such monitors would ensure safe surgeries.” he said. In his inaugural address at the seminar, Prof Pandit recalled his days in the institute. Prof S.K. Sharma, Director, PGI, presided over the inaugural ceremony. Prof H.L. Kaul, president of the RSACP, highlighted achievements of the society during his tenure as presidents and emphasised the need to rename the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Prof O.N. Nagi, Dean, PGI, released the souvenir. In the first technical session of the day, Prof R.K. Mirakhur delivered a lecture on “Succinylcholine-can it be replaced?” |
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Disability awareness camp at
Kajheri Chandigarh, November 17 As many as 170 persons registered for the camp. The camp was organised by the Government Institute for Mentally Challenged Children, Sector 32. Prof B.S. Chavan, Joint Director, GIMRC, and Head of Psychiatry Department, GMCH, stated that the hospital had been organising regular camps since the past two years. Dr Sudesh Arya, Reader and acting head Ophthalmology Department, GMCH informed the public that congenital cataract and glaucoma were common problems that often go undetected and may lead to blindness. Dr Arjun Das, Head of Department, ENT, GMCH, also reinforced the need for timely detection and treatment specially for problems like tinnitus and ear discharge to avoid further complications. |
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Diabetes awareness run flagged
off Chandigarh, November 17 The event has been globally organised by the International Diabetes Federation and the WHO since 1991 and in India by the Novo Nordisk Education Foundation. It is aimed at raising global awareness about diabetes. The run has been organised in 35 cities of the country. Speaking before the flagging off of the run, in which city’s schoolchildren were participating, Dr Rameshwar Chander said diabetes as a disease was a big challenge today and nearly 3.2 crore Indians were suffering from it. There was urgent need to create awareness among the people about the disease and its cure, he stressed. The theme for the run this year is ‘‘Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases’’ since nearly 50 per cent of diabetics also end up having bypass heart surgery. The country with the maximum number of diabetics, the WHO estimates that India will be home to 57 million persons with diabetes by 2025. Global statistics show that about 80 per cent of persons who are diabetic are likely to die of cardiovascular diseases. |
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Dental camp
organised SAS Nagar, November 17 About 100 schoolchildren were examined by a team of doctors led by Dr A.K. Sidhu. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Mr Jaipal Singh, was the chief guest on the occasion. Mr Manpreet Singh, president of the club, said the camp would continue for the next 15 days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in the third week free dentures would be provided to the needy patients. The Rotary Club and the Inner Wheel Club would also organise a painting contest at Shivalik Public School on November 23, he said. |
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Seminar on healthcare
system SAS Nagar, November 17 Mr S.K. Duggal, president and member of the Executive Committee of the Chandigarh Management Association, addressed the delegates. Over 200 delegates attended the seminar. Mr Shivinder Mohan Singh, promoter of the institute, said, “Building a world class healthcare network not only required a great deal of planning but also a great deal of resources. Skills were the key driver coupled with good diagnosis and medical management”. The speakers discussed the current healthcare system and the healthcare scenario in the country as compared to the rest of the world. Dr Jagmohan Varma, Dr Kuldeep Gill and Ms Janet Walsh also spoke on ‘Executive stress and health management’. |
Sports Day at Gian
Jyoti Public School Chandigarh, November 17 Earlier, the chief guest Mr S.C. Sawhney, Senior Regional Manager, Ravalgaon Sugar Farm Limited, was given a warm welcome by the management and the school principal, Ms Ranjeet Bedi. The welcome song by students titled ‘Aagman hai apka, swagatam hai apka’ enthralled the audience. The prizes were given to the winners by Mr Sahwney. Students of Gian Jyoti Public School, SAS Nagar, take part in frog race at the Annual Sports Day function held on school premises on Saturday.
Skating championship The speed events having rink race I and II were organised in a skating championship held today at skating rinks of Blue Bird School and Bhavan Vidyalya, Sector 15, Panchkula, here today. The various winners were: Arpit Walia, Sachin Meya, Jatin Rana, Shubham, Neha Singh, Arjun Gaddi, Ambar Aggarwal, Sahil, Rajni, Amit, Pallavi, Bhavya, Mudit Gupta, Rohit, Rea Chaudhary, Pranav, Geetika Anand, Abhishek Sharma and Ishika Sharma.
Athletics team International player Bahadur Singh will lead the UT Athletics team in the National Games-2001 to be held in Ludhiana. According to a press note issued by the Amateur Athletic Association, Chandigarh, the 23-member team is: Men — Lakhvir Singh, Bahadur Singh, Puran Chand, Jegminder Singh, Jitinder Singh, Vikas Kumar, Sunil Yadav, Lakhbir Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Sunil Kumar, Jatinderbir Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Harish Singh, Mayank Bhushan and Bikramjeet Singh. Women—Amandeep Kaur, Supinder Kaur, Pawandeep Kaur, Mukesh Kumari, Hardeep Kaur, Veena Yadav, Sakshi Sharma, Manjit Kaur. Iqbal Singh, Jasbeer Singh and S.K. Joshi will accompany the team as officials.
TT tournament MCM DAV College, Sector 36, overpowered PU campus at 3-0 while GCG-11 defeated PEC-12 at 3-1 in the Panjab University Zonal table tennis tournament played here today at PU Indoor hall. In men’s section, PEC-12 beat SD College-32 at 3-2 while DAV College, Sector 10, got the better of PUC at 3-2. |
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SPORTS ROUND-UP Chandigarh A major feature of this team was the number of players sent by local colleges and sports centres. Government College For Girls, Sector 42, sent three in a total 12 players, while two were from the university campus, and one from Government College for Girls, Sector 11. Mr MM Malhan, coach of the Sports Authority of India, who had coached the team said that the three girls from the GCG-42 were part of the STC scheme of the SAI. Sarita Sharma, Harpreet Kaur and Babita were from GCG-42, Nivedita Gupta (Captain) and Mandeep Brar from PUC and Ranjeeta from GCT-11. Mandeep Brar is a former international player and has taken part in various Asian and other international basketball meets. She, along with Nivedita and Babita, was the star performer of the team. Mr Malhan, who has been attached with the university team for the past 11 years, said the team remained the winner from 1994 to 1998 but in the past two years, its performance had not been so good. He said the way this team outplayed the defending champions, Madras University, in one of the league matches, was an encouraging sign. He said though a conditioning camp was held for the girls, yet they needed to lay greater stress on physique building exercises. He hopes that the team will do still better next year.
NATIONAL GAMES Chandigarh and SAS Nagar are hosting four disciplines in the 31st National Games. Chandigarh has been given tennis, golf and rowing while SAS Nagar will hold shooting competitions. Still the teams that have arrived so far have expressed surprise at the absence of the euphoria that the National Games should evoke. The basic reason seems to be that Punjab is the main host, and the UT Administration is only trying to go through the formalities as far as giving publicity to the games is concerned. The confusion can also be attributed to the fact that when a contingent from any of the states arrives, it includes all participants irrespective of the sport they represent. Since the venues have been spread over various places in Punjab and Chandigarh, it is difficult for any team to gather one place and then move to the venues. There were problems for players whose events are to start late but they also arrived along with other members. Only two days are left for the inauguration, and the main events will start on November 20. It is hoped that the momentum will pick up and the people will become aware of this sports extravaganza taking place in the neighbourhood. |
Anti-encroachment drive continues SAS Nagar, November 17 An official of PUDA said the encroachments in the rear of shops in Phase 7 were removed. On Monday, encroachments in Phase 10 will be removed, he said. Meanwhile, the Citizen Welfare Council has sought that PUDA should adopt the policy adopted by HUDA on road berms. |
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