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November 18, 2001, Chandigarh, India
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Perfect Health Mela
begins with a walk New Delhi, November 17 The nine-day-long event is being hosted by the Heart Care Foundation of India in association with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, Union Ministry of Science and Technology besides Punjab and Sind Bank, Tata Tea, Bank of Baroda, Lions and Rotary clubs. The executive vice-chairman of the Heart Care Foundation of India, Dr K. K. Aggarwal, said that during the mela, an ayurvedic abhyanga massage centre would remain open and tribal-healing techniques would be demonstrated. Blood tests at an affordable price would also be available. The Chief Minister, Ms Sheila Dikshit, the Health Minister, Mr A. K. Walia, the Minister for Civil Supplies, Mr Yoganand Shastri, the MCD Commissioner, Mr S. P. Agarwal, the Mayor, Mr Shanti Desai, were present on the occasion. |
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BODY & MIND Chandra said, "We find that many traditional knowledge remedies are being claimed and treated as inventions and discoveries with slight deflection. Anything that is published is in public domain but remedies which find a mention in ancient texts are not accessible to patent authorities. For instance, knowledge in Ayurveda is scattered in different texts. A committee of experts from Benaras Hindu University and Gujarat Ayurvedic University is now taking out the 14 most important texts which enumerate medicinal properties of plants and putting together 15,000 formulations in patent compatible format," Mrs Chandra adds. She said, "This information will be available in four UN languages. We have written to the World Intellectual Property Organisation through the Ministry of Industrial Policy and Research, the nodal ministry for patents and the CSIR to agree to this approach.'' Mrs Chandra said that the controversy on turmeric was a case in point. "Turmeric (Haldi) has been known as a wound healing agent to Ayurveda for centuries." Sources in the department are confident that documentation of such information on remedies in traditional medicine including Ayurveda, Unani and Sidha will enable patent authorities crosscheck the authenticity of claims at the click of a button. National Health Policy Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, a network of organisations working in the area of healthcare, has expressed its displeasure over the arbitrary manner in which the Government is trying to finalise the Draft National Health Policy. It has taken exception to the fact that the policy has been drafted without holding consultations with the state governments or the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare. It has attacked the Government for completely omitting from the draft "the concept of comprehensive and universal health care" in contrast to the previous policy of 1983. It has also stated that the draft is silent on key issues as the village health worker, the first contact in the primary health care system, the population control programme and pharmaceuticals and their impact on health care. The Abhiyan has further pointed out that the draft has either ignored crucial concerns or referred to them in passing. These include women's health and child health. The Abhiyan is of the view that the "draft betrays a total lack of understanding regarding the need to create a medical education system oriented to the needs of primary care. Instead it is bias in favour of urban specialist-based health care". It has voiced
apprehension that the draft in various forms clears the way for privatisation of the health care system. The Abhiyan has objected to the proposal to employ user fee in public hospitals. While drawing attention to global experience of user fee, the Abhiyan has stated that the use of such fee at any level serves the purpose of driving out the poor. Homeopathy catches on Faith is known to heal the worst maladies. Although homeopathic medication does not hold the promise of quick fix solutions, it is gaining popularity as the most preferred option in traditional system of medicine. Dr A.K. Bhardwaj, a Delhi-based homeopath commands the following of patients who prefer a disease-free state to immediate relief with residual infection. At his clinics in Central, East and South Delhi, Dr Bhardwaj examines 8 to 10 cases every day of upper respiratory tract diseases. "I find that many persons taking allopathic drugs, inhalers and puffs for allergic bronchitis only get palliative treatment that lasts a few hours. They feel good for sometime only. The number of such cases is on the rise in Delhi because of pollution and every third child who visits my clinic has some respiratory problem," Dr Bhardwaj
says. The homeopathic treatment is holistic minus any side effects and is given on the basis of the patients' constitution and symptoms. Dr Bhardwaj's three-point prescription includes simple living, early rising, walking and avoiding junk food. The doctor laments that complaints of acidity and high blood pressure are also on the rise in the National Capital. Cancer
Awareness Day The Government has begun to observe November 7, the birthday of Madame Curie (credited with inventing radium used in radiation in cancer treatment) as Cancer Awareness Day. At a function held here to mark the day, a Rs 4 stamp on breast cancer was released. The first day cover bears the photograph of Madame Curie. |
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No more phantom limbs for amputees
FOR thousands of people, who have lost their limbs and become physically challenged for life, now have a hope in the shape of high-tech artificial foot and legs, brought to them by Endolite. Their high-tech prosthetic fitments have already benefited thousands of amputees. The advent of the health insurance has made it all the more affordable to get this manual and microprocessor-based legs fitted and lead a normal life. After using these fitments, they can also drive cars, scooters and motorcycles and dare to take part in parachute landing, skating and mountaineering. The ‘Endolite prosthetic fitments’ facilities are available in 4 metropolitan cities in India, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The Delhi centre is located at Naraina Industrial Area. The Director (Operations) of this centre, Brig. (Retd.) V.K. Bajaj says that Endolite has ushered in a dramatic technological change in prosthetics by introducing carbon fibre composite materials. These ensure superior strength, extremely lightweight and easy to mould. Endolite systems cover all levels of amputation of lower limbs. Special attention has been paid to the design of joints—ankle, knee and hip, thereby providing highly efficient system to all categories The Endolite range includes state of the art IP+ (Intelligent Prosthesis Plus) a computerised ‘above knee’ limb - the only one of its kind in the world. The Adaptive knee, the latest innovation, ensures effective control in all types of
terrain. For upper extremity limbs, the company provisions high quality mechanical and electrical prosthetic components with excellent cosmoses for all levels of amputation. The company also stocks components for certain disabilities such as foot drop, ankle instability, arthritic knee and dip disorders for
children. Endolite India Ltd., an ISO 9002 company, is a joint venture of the International Society for Human Welfare and Rehabilitation (ISHWAR) and Blatchford and Sons Ltd., U.K., the number one name in artificial limbs. |
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Free prostate
cancer camp for seniors THE RG Stone Urological Research Institute has organized a free enlarged prostate and prostate cancer detection camp for all senior citizens in collaboration with South Delhi Senior Citizen Forum at F-12, East of Kailash. The camp has invited registrations till November 30. Seven to eight patients are being treated daily. During the camp, investigations like blood test, urine test, ultrasound and x-ray KUB will also be done free of charge. The doctors are also advising laser treatment for enlarged prostate gland. RG Stone Urological Research Institute Director Dr Bhim Sen Bansal said, “After 55, many ailments automatically develop in body and to be fit even at the age of 65, one needs a regular check-up. This camp is especially for the senior citizens, many of whom do not feel comfortable or relaxed after urination. Our camp would detect the enlargement of prostate and other problems.” The institute is planning to increase the date of the camp The laser treatment would be safe. There would be no blood loss, no need of blood transfusion, no risk of impotence. It is ideal for patients having high blood pressure, diabetes and heart problem. South Delhi Senior Citizen Forum president Ahal Singh said, “We are working for the cause of society and now we want people to avail of the facilities in the camp. It is an awareness camp for the people. We always wanted to contribute to society and this is the simplest way to help people.” The hospital has the latest and only laser machine in Delhi. About Rs 8 lakhs of funds have already been spent on the project. |
National Hockey camp begins
without chief coach Cedric New Delhi, November 17 The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) office at the National Stadium had no news about Cedric’s travel plans from Mumbai to Delhi. He was expected to arrive today morning, but did not make it, though junior Indian team chief coach Rajinder Singh and his deputy Narinder Sodhi, reported for the camp in the afternoon. Meanwhile, because of the national hockey camp, many of the State team and institutional teams would be bereft of their star players, for the ongoing 38th Nehru Hockey Tournament and the National Games, starting in Punjab on November 19. However, a source in the IHF said the federation will take a decision to release some of the players for the National Games in a day or two. The final selection trials will be held here on November 21, and the players will then proceed to Chennai for another short camp, before leaving for Kuala Lumpur on December 4. Following are the probable called for the camp: Goalkeepers: Jude Menezes, Devesh Chouhan, Bharat Chetri, Kamaldeep Singh and Baljit Singh. Full backs: Dilip Tirkey, Dinesh Nayak, Anurag Raghuvanshi, Kanwalpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Kushmeet Singh and Aftab Ahmed. Half backs: S S Gill, Baljit Saini, R Radhakrishnan, S Thirumanavalan, Bimal Lakra, Ignace Tirkey, Vikram Pillay, Viren Rasquina and Prabhdeep Singh. Forwards: Dhanraj Pillay, Daljit Singh Dhillon, Baljit Singh Dhillon, Sabu Varkey, Gagan Ajit Singh, Deepak Sonkla, Tejbir Singh, Inderjit Singh, Bipin Fernandez, Arjun Halappa, Prabhjot Singh and Anoop Anthony. Officials: Cedric D’Souza (chief coach), C R Kumar, Rajinder Singh and Narinder Sodhi (coaches), Saju Joseph (trainer-cum-video technician), Dr B M Parthasarathy (doctor/physio) and Dr JPS Sidhu (psychologist). |
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Bharat Petroleum
stun Punjab Police New Delhi, November 17 In other matches, Rock Rovers, Chandigarh edged past Bengal XI 1-0 in Pool D, IHF Juniors held Tamilnadu XI to a 3-3 draw in Pool A and Indian Airlines flew past Bombay XI 4-1 in Pool B. Punjab Police were shaken out of their wits when India player Sandeep Somesh scored a field goal in the sixth minute. And then, for a long time, both the teams exchanged fiery moves without scoring a goal. The Petroleum boys broke the dry spell when Deepak Sharma hit the ball home in the 27th minute to make it 2-0. But just on the stroke of the half time hooter, Punjab Police were awarded a penalty stroke, which was neatly scooped in by Baljit Bhullar. Ten minutes into the second half, Gagan Ajit Singh struck the third goal for Bharat Petroleum, while Sarabjit Singh scored the second goal for Punjab Police in the 61st minute to reduce the impact of their
defeat. In a dull and drab match, Rock Rovers, Chandigarh scored the only goal of the match in the 69th minute through Navdeep Singh to collect full points from Bengal XI. IHF Juniors and Tamilnadu XI played fast and furious hockey to score three goals each and share points. Diwakar opened the flood-gate when he slotted home a nice goal in the 15th minute. Vivek Guta equalised for IHF Juniors when he made no mistake with a penalty stroke in the 23rd minute. Tamilnadu regained the lead when Padmanabhan converted a penalty corner in the 49th minute. Sarath Babu got the equaliser for IHF Juniors in the 51st minute, and then put his team ahead in the 61st minute. It was now Tamilnadu’s turn to fight back from behind, and Nagendran bailed them out with a brilliant goal in the 70th minute. Indian Airlines, after getting the shock treatment from Bombay XI, who had taken the lead in the 33rd minute, played like men possessed to score goals through Bimal Lakra (two), Altaf-ur-Rehman and Mohd Riaz, to collect full points. Airlines’ second goal came off a penalty stroke, while the third and fourth goals materialised from penalty
corners. Sunday's fixtures: Punjab and Sind Bank vs IHF Juniors (11.30 a m), Punjab Police vs Corps of Signals (1.30 p m); Air India vs Rock Rovers (3.15 p m) Shivaji Stadium. |
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THE Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has embarked on a unique project of setting up a traditional knowledge digital library for the benefit of patent examiners throughout the world. Elaborating on the significance of the concept, Secretary, ISM&H, Shailaja. 