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Andropause comes quietly in men: experts
Chandigarh, February 4 Andropause may not arrive for men with an “event” in stride like menopause does for the women with the fall in estrogen levels but happens silently and gradually. Though there’s no well-defined age-group to it, men over 40 years and anytime till the age of 70 years, providing a fairly large window can fall prey to andropause without even knowing it. Dr N. Subramaniam, Senior Consultant, Urology and Andrology, Indrapratha Applo Hospitals, Delhi, says, “There is no cut-off recognisable factor on arrival of andropause in men. Symptoms which do indicate the onset of andropause are a general feeling of insecurity, depression, fall in libido and sexual dysfunction. All these problems are further compounded since partners are not very forthcoming about their problems with each other”. Resulting from a fall in testosterone levels, andropause lowers the self-esteem of an individual, encouraging him to withdraw into a shell. “There is very little awareness about andropause and men are not known to talk enough. So, despite knowing that a correction of these hormonal deficiencies with improve general and physical well-being, a man will not go to a doctor,” Dr Subramanian maintains. While men may shy away from this “touchy” subject, experts felt that here, too, it is the better half who comes to their rescue. “Most couples who end up seeking medical help for these problems are the result of insistence by the wife. The men don’t see anything as a problem that has to be set right. So, at the instance of their wives who drag then to the doctor, men end up face-to-face with doctors,” says Mumbai-based Dr Duru Shah, president of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Society of India (FOGSI). Dr Saroj Srivastva, Consultant gynaecologist, Saroj Nursing Home, Lucknow, adds, “The symptoms of andropause in men are not as severe as those for menopause in women. It’s a gradual process in men and happens over a very long time which explains why it is less talked about compared to menopause”. Experts from all over the country had gathered at the PGIMER to discuss various menopausal problems at length at a two-day 11th annual conference on menopause organised by the local chapter of IMS. Women and menopause Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — women were on it, now they are off it courtesy the arrival of evidence-based medicine on the scene. However, experts here opined that HRT should be given temporarily to severely symptomatic women. “The argument that all women above 60 years should be given HRT till they die no longer holds water. This new formula was adopted after a study in the UK proved that women getting HRT were more prone to breast cancer and other problems,” states Prof (Dr) Rubina Hussain, Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ziauddin Medical University and Hospitals. Maintaining that depression and osteoporosis were the two most common problems that came with menopause, Prof Hussain says myths of life ending at 40 and women going mad at menopause are all baseless. ”In fact, her social circumstances and the resulting depression are the real culprits. Affected by the empty nest syndrome when children are settled in their own lives, the partner or a parent is dead, the woman is left with nothing to do. That proves to be her undoing, making her feel worthless. It is in times like these that she needs family support and care,” she adds. From Hyderabad, Dr Jayanthi Reddy, suggests that exercising and having two glasses of milk or its equivalent a day can help address a lot of these problems for most menopausal women. “Loss of bone density is one big problem that comes with menopause and women are at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases post menopause. Milk and exercise are a lethal combination to check these,” she emphasises.
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Centre plans early kidney failure detection programme
Chandigarh, February 4 The fact remains that there are some 20 lakh nephrology patients out there in need of treatment. Realising the enormity of the problem, the Central Government is shortly coming out with a community-based early detection programme to identify such patients and treat them in the initial stage of their ailment. “The focus clearly is on identifying the patients in the early stages of the problem. While patients suffering from mild kidney malfunctions certainly don’t die, the problem increases the risk of strokes, cardiovascular diseases. It’s a risk factor to development of these diseases, which makes treatment necessary early on,” said Dr Vivekanand Jha, Additional Professor, PGI, while talking to Chandigarh Tribune on the sidelines of the three-day on-going nephrology conference at the PGI here today. Kidney malfunction being an asymptomatic disease in the early stages is not easily identifiable, which makes it all the more dangerous. “There are no symptoms early on because the body has the ability to stand in for any minor functions the kidney is not performing. This being the situation, a patient really doesn’t get to know of the ailment till it is an advanced stage of kidney failure,” experts added. All it takes to keep advanced kidney failure at bay, then, is a simple urine and blood test to access level of kidney function. “It’s is not that we recommend all and sundry to rush off to laboratories for the test but that it is a saviour for the high-risk population in our country,” the nephrologists maintained. Defining the “high risk population”, doctors opined that patients of diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension and a history of kidney disease in the family needed to be careful about kidney malfunctions. Then, the idea of the community-based early detection programme is to target this particular bracket comprising the high risk-group. Small groups from within the community will be identified to carry out this door-to-door exercise to identify patients since it is very unlikely that the patients will visit a hospital early on. These groups will, in turn, screen patients for the possibility of kidney ailments so that a patient can be put on drugs before it leads to other health complications. The scheme is likely to be launched shortly, according to the Chairman, International Clinical Epidemiology Network and WHO consultant, Dr Ranjit Roy Chaudhary. |
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Dr Lal Path Labs opens centre in city
Chandigarh, February 4 With the opening of this laboratory, the city of Chandigarh will now be on Dr. Lal PathLabs’ National Pathology Grid (NPG), which integrates the entire network of LPL labs across the country. The network is connected with the help of hi-tech software system and satellite technology, resulting in complete hands-off operations and error-free results. Dr Arvind Lal, Chairman & Managing Director, Dr. Lal PathLabs Pvt. Ltd said, “At LPL, our endeavour is to provide our patients timely, accurate, cost-effective and error-free results from the widest test menu and seamless quality service backed by our widespread hub-and-spoke network across the country. This new laboratory with sophisticated equipment will provide Chandigarh residents with error-free diagnosis and world-class service.” The newly launched laboratory is equipped with fully automated laboratory instrumentation with a bi-directional interface, in which the diagnostic instruments actually “talk” to the mainframe computer. This ensures error-free diagnosis in the shortest possible time. Dr Lal PathLabs is the first Indian laboratory to use the most sophisticated laboratory diagnostic equipment and “marry” it with the software - ULTRA from GE to completely revolutionise test reports with the ability to perform a completely “hands - off” testing with remote registration and printing of results. In addition the lab offers advanced cardiology, radiology and bone densitometry tests. In cardiology, treadmill test (TMT), ECG, echocardiography are available under the supervision of expert cardiologists. With the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in North India being six times more than the western countries, the latest lipid profile with LDL-subfractions will also be made available to the residents of Chandigarh for the first time. The lab also offers imaging tests like X-ray, ultrasound with colour doppler etc. under the supervision of highly experienced radiologists. |
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Annual sports meet at school
Chandigarh, February 4 Keshav Aryal (3-A) and Andrew Paul( 3-C) were adjudged best while Suraj (4-A) , Divakar Kapil (4-C) , Vardaan Arora ( 5-B) and Arjun (5-D) were best among their groups. Bro. Mc’ Cann, the seniormost Irish Brother in India, was the chief guest. After unfurling the flag, the students presented the school anthem. This was followed by a class-wise march-past by students of the junior wing. Adding a dash of colour and adventure on the field were 10 boys of the St John’s Riding Club, affiliated to the Chandigarh Horse Riding Society, who totted around the ground on their horses in an elegant display of grace. The results: high jump (final): Class 2-A: Sankalp Yadav 1, Nirmal 2, Anmol Sharma and Raghav 3; Class 2-B: Divanshu Bhasin 1, Vivek Kumar and Aditya 2, Harshvardhan 3; Class 2-C: Zorawar Singh 1, Prannay Kapur 2, Samarth Sardana 3; Class 2-D: Abhinay 1, Manan 2,Harmeet and Karan 3; Class 2-E: Sonu 1, Chander Mohan Singh 2, Lalit 3; Class 3- A: Jaywant and Keshav 1, Pratish 2, Raghav 3; Class 3-B: Nitin 1, Arjun 2, Harshi 3; Class 3-C: Andrew Paul 1, Vaibhav 2, Sufi Hans 3; Class 3-D: Ajit 1, Arjun 2, Taranjit Singh 3; Class 3-E Ajay 1, Mukesh and Vijay 2, Mohit 3. 50 m race: Class-Prep: Mohd Danish 1, Anil 2, Muniappa 3; Class- KG-A: Janmejaye and Arvind 1, Abijeet and Prakash 2, Gilbert and Pranav 3; Class KG-B: Lakshay and Mayank 1, Akshat and Prince 2, Albert and Prateek 3; Class KG-C: Akash and Pratinav 1, Gibran and Mohit 2, Navtej 3; Class KG-D: Adilpreet 1, Aryan and Rajat 2, Aman and Maniesh 3. |
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Dr Sidhu’s role appreciated
Chandigarh, February 4 In a communication to Dr Sidhu, who was appointed lecturer in the IOC Solidarity Course,
he said “It was nice to have your in Malaysia and to lecture at our course. All the participants gave very favourable feedback about your presentations. I certainly look forward to developing further our synergistic potential in the area of mental training towards an anti-doping mindset.” Dr Sidhu was the only Indian speaker at three-day the IOC Solidarity Course, which was inaugurated by Dr Varin Tansuphasiri, Deputy Secretary-General and Chairman, Medical
Commission of the National Olympic Council of Thailand. Speakers from Malaysia, Germany, Australia and India attended the sports medicine course. |
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Sports meet organised
Chandigarh, February 4 Inter-house sports competitions were conducted, in which students of Classes VI to X participated. Students from Classes VII to X participated in different races. Results: hurdles race (boys): Parav 1, Karanveer 2, Geetinder 3; one-leg race (boys): Akshaywar 1, Prateek 2, Damanjeet 3; fruit race (boys): Ramandeep 1, Shashank 2, Pulkit 3; lane cross without seeing race (boys): Tahil 1, Chaman 2, Prabhjot 3; lane cross without seeing race (girls): Preeti 1, Lavjot 2, Harpreet 3; One-leg race (girls): Pallavi 1, Maninder 2, Shivani 3; stop race (girls): Sunmeet 1, Subhijit 2, Anjali 3; three-leg race (girls): Manpreet and Rupinder 1, Ashmi and Harpreet 2 Chesta and Garima 3; chain setting race (boys): Iranjeet 1 Jaskaran 2, Vishal 3; sack race (girls): Onkar preet 1, Jagdeep 2, Kirandeep 3; skipping race (girls): Rupinder 1, Pallavi 2, Garima 3. |
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CLTA meet
Chandigarh, February 4 In the girls’ doubles under-12 quarterfinals, Nikita and Priyadarshni beat Durgeshwari and Dilpreet 5-2. Results: girls doubles under-12 (quarterfinals): Nikita & Priyadarshni bt Durgeshwari & Dilpreet 5-2; Aashna & Sabrina Gill bt Simran & Vibhuti Khullar 5-0; boys singles under-10 (pre-quarter finals): Ajay Yadav bt Kritarth 6-3; Angad Chahal bt Ranjeet 6-0; Anmol Bains bt Bhavtaran 6-1; Shubhan bt Uday Singh 6-5; Pankaj bt Jatinder 6-0; Sachin bt Pranav Suri 6-0; Samin Bhargava bt Jatin 6-1.
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NTT students hold sports meet
Chandigarh, February 4 A number of races for the students were also organised. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Dhingra appreciated the efforts by teacher trainees in organising the function. Sweety Bahl, NTT in charge, also lauded initiatives taken by the teachers. She said the function aimed at physical, mental and cultural development of the students. |
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St. Xavier’s cagers win
Chandigarh, February 4 Hosts defeated New Public School, Sector 18, in an exciting final 56-44. Abhimanyu (8), Surang (8) and Dakash (6) were the main scorer for the winning side and for New Public School Ravi and Parveen scored 10 baskets each. Meanwhile, in the girls’ section, Sacred Heart drubbed St. Xavier’s, Sector 44, Chandigarh, 24-12. Ridhima scored 10 points for the winning outfit and Retinder (8) was the highest scorer for the losers. |
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Badminton meet from Feb 7
Panchkula, February 4 The President of the Haryana Postal Sports Board, Mr P. K. Gopinath, said they had the privilege of hosting sports events of all-India-level from time to time. Seventeen teams would participate in the meet from all over the country. At least 100 players would take part.
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Trials for HP team
Mohali, February 4 At least 100 players turned up at the stadium today to take part in the trials. Out of these, 24 players were shortlisted and divided into two teams. “The list will be finalised after assessing their performance tomorrow,” said officials.
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Admn to follow Singapore pattern
Chandigarh, February 4 Mr S.K. Sandhu, Finance Secretary and Secretary Information Technology, and Mr Vivek Atray, Director, Information Technology, who returned from an official tour to Singapore and Malaysia,
recently gave a presentation before the Administrator, Adviser and the Secretaries of the UT about their visit. Meetings were held with the Economic Development Board (EDB), International Enterprises (IE), Infocom Development
Authority (IDA), Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Malaysia Super Corridor Authority (MSC) and leading technology companies Pacific Internet and ESys Limited during the visit. While the government agencies — EDB, IE, IDA and MSC — clearly showed interest in assisting the administration in developing similar procedures here for the economic development of the city, private companies showed significant interest in investing in Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP). Singapore has adopted the pattern of close linkage between the government and the industry and has assumed the role of a facilitator for this purpose. The Economic Development Board has contributed significantly to the growth and development of Singapore which has now an annual GDP of $ 180 billion. The industry in Singapore is facilitated by single window mechanisms and does not go through various lengthy procedures for getting its
work done. The infrastructure created by the Government of Singapore in terms of roads, power, local transportation, horticulture, tourism facilitation and various other aspects was studied by the team and would be customized for implementation in the city as part of the overall development plan. ESys and Pacific Internet which are Singapore’s largest technology companies with turnovers of more than $ 2 billion each, showed significant interest in investing here. ESys has already applied to the Administration for allotment of a campus site at the RGCTP as per Chandigarh Information Service Park (CISP) Rules 2002/2005. Malaysia Super Corridor Authority which is a government organisation set up under the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia, made a presentation before the team and expressed its willingness to advise administration on setting up a Multi Media University and a Multi Media Park. Singapore and Malaysia based organizations also expressed interest in participating in the forthcoming e-revolution event to be held here later this year. |
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