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Rise in number of cardiac patients
Ludhiana, February 9 Making these observations here today, Dr G.S. Wander, Chief Cardiologist and Coordinator of the hospital, said that the trend could be attributed to both the medical and non-medical factors. Elaborating the medical aspect, he said, "There is probably a mixture of factors that increase heart attack risk in winter. These factors include changes in physiology due to cold weather, increased infection rates in winter, which may be a trigger for heart attacks, and seasonal effects on mood." According to Dr Wander, heart attacks usually occurred in people with atherosclerosis, or a build-up of plaque in their arteries. For a heart attack to occur, some sudden event must cause the plaque to crack and rupture, at which point, blood platelets got sticky and formed a clot in the artery. "In cold weather blood platelets appear to be more active and stickier, and therefore, more likely to clot. Some studies have even shown that levels of cholesterol, which contributes to plaque, also rise during the
winter."
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Indo-Pak neuroscience colloquium from Feb 11
Ludhiana, February 9 Dr Gagandeep Singh, organising secretary and Professor of Neurology at the DMC, said here today that the conference would be inaugurated on February 11. Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, DMC, and Prof K.K. Talwar, Director, PGIMER, would be the guests of honour. Several leading neurologists and neurosurgeons from across the globe, besides medical professionals from India and Pakistan would attend the conclave. Among notable speakers at the meet would be Prof Allen Hauser, chief of Epilepsy Service at Colombia Presbyterian Hospital, New York, Prof Simon Shorvon, former Director of the National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Prof John Duncan, chief of the Epilepsy Department, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, Prof C.T. Tan, Chairman, Asian Oceanian Epilepsy Association, Prof Hugo Garcia, Director, National Neurological Institute, Lima (Peru) and Dr Muzuharal Mannan, secretary, Bangladesh Epilepsy Association.
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Kuljotvir, Karandeep best athletes
Ludhiana, February 9 Dr V. K. Taneja, Vice-Chancellor of Gadvasu, inauguraged the meet in which a large number of students took part. The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Dr K.S. Sandhu, welcomed the chief guest. Balloons were released on the occasion to mark the opening of the meet. The girl students of the College of Veterinary Science performed the gidda. Dr V.K. Sharma, Registrar, PAU, and faculty members of Punjab Agricultural University were also present. Dr Simrat Sagar Singh, Director of Research, Dr A.S.Nanda, Director of Extension, Dr O.S.Parmar, Dean, Postgraduate Studies, Dr S.K.Jand, heads of departments, faculty members, staff and students attended the inaugural function. Principal Sarwan Singh, a writer in sports, gave away the prizes to the winners. Mr Kuljotvir Singh and Ms Karandeep Kaur Mann were declared the best sportsman and sportswoman of the varsity. The winners of the events are Men: 5000 m-Parminderjeet Singh; 1500 m -Baltej Singh; 100 m hurdles-Baltej Singh; 100 m-Kuljotvir Singh; 200 m-Kuljotvir Singh; 400 m - Kuljotvir Singh ; discus throw-Tusharpreet Sharma; triple jump-Gursharan Singh; hammer throw-Harvinder Singh; broad jump-Kulkotvir Singh; 400 m hurdles-Baltej Singh; shot put- Joginder Singh Gill. Women: 100 m-Karandeep Mann; 400 m-Elsie Singh; discus throw-Amandeep Kaur Gill; broad jump-Karandeep Mann; shot put- Sukhmani Bhullar.
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Mandeep, Balvinder shine in
PAU athletics meet
Ludhiana, February 9 Dr Kirpal Singh Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, inaugurated the meet while Col Balbir Singh, former hockey player, was the chief guest at the prize distribution function. Dr Kuldeep Singh Sandhu, Dr Mandhir Singh and Dr Manjeet Singh Mahal were honoured for doing duty in One-day international cricket matches. Mandeep Singh won top honours in triple jump, 400 m hurdles, long jump, high jump, 110 m hurdles and 400 m race. Balvinder Kaur came out triumphant in 1,500 m, 100 m, high jump, 400 m race, 200 m race, long jump and 4x100m relay.
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Samita hogs lim
Ludhiana, February 9 Mr Ramandeep Singh Grewal, former captain, Indian hockey team and Deputy Director, Sports, Punjab Agricultural University, inaugurated the two-day meet. Ms Varinder Kaur Thind,
Principal of the college, welcomed the chief guest. Mr Grewal took salute from participants at an impressive march past. He declared the meet open by releasing white pigeons and colourful balloons. A physically handicapped student of the college exhibited extraordinary balance while driving a motorbike. Results: 50 m race- Taranjit Kaur 1, Samita 2, Rajinder Kaur 3; javelin throw- Samita 1, Anupam 2, Mandeep 3; spoon and potato race- Donia 1, Ramdeep 2, Sheenu 3; three-legged race- Rajanpal and Ajitpal 1, Sohanpreet and Manpreet 2, Amrinder Kaur and Navjot Kaur 3; shot put- Prabhjot Kaur 1, Davinder Kaur 2, Jasveer Kaur 3; long jump- Samita 1, Paramjit 2, Ajitpal Kaur 3; inter-class tug-of-war- BBA 1, BA III 2 and BA II 3; 100 m hurdles- Samita 1, Taranjit Kaur 2, Rajinder Kaur 3; high jump- Ajit pal Kaur 1, Samita 2, Rajan Pal Kaur 3; 800 m- Neelam Rani 1, Nalina 2.
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