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Diabetics must check sugar level thrice a day
Mohali, February 10 This was stated by Dr Anthony Furnary, Senior Cardiac Surgeon, St Vincent Hospital and Medical Centre, Portland, Oregon, while addressing doctors at Fortis Hospital here. Dr Furnary talked about the Portland Diabetic Project and protocols on Continuous Insulin Infusions (CII) and exchanged ideas on the subject with experts from the hospital. Dr Furnary's aim was to also inform the anaesthesia and intensive care unit staff on the benefits of CII in reducing complications during surgery, reducing infection and reducing stay in hospital . "The findings of CII have completely changed the world of medicine," stated Dr Furnary. "Our research started in 1992 with CII impact on cardiac surgery. It was observed that high blood sugar levels increased the possibilities of death, infections and prolonged stay in the hospital. When insulin was injected directly into the veins and sugar levels brought down gradually and maintained at target levels between 70 ? 110 before a cardiac surgery, it reduced mortality by 65%, infection by 72% and hospital stay by 2 days. By bringing sugar levels down from 180 to 115 and maintaining these levels for 3 full days post-surgery, the death rate was reduced by two-and-a-half times and infection levels were reduced to almost zero. Because of this positive outcome in cardiac surgery, CII has become a norm in intensive care as well as medicine in the USA today," Dr. Furnary added. Talking about the precautions a diabetic should take, Dr Furnary said that diabetics should check their sugar levels a minimum of 3 times a day. US protocols require fasting blood glucose levels to be less than 110 and post fasting levels to be less than 180. What a diabetic must remember was that if blood sugar level was not checked and maintained, it could affect the eyes, kidney, limbs and heart. He said that apart from the health implications, the cost of checking and maintaining blood sugar levels was also 4 times less than having to go in for medical treatment once the organs got affected. |
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Conference on ART procedure
Chandigarh, February 10 The gynaecologists also discussed the modalities to prevent pregnancy loss. Oocytes, the basic unit required for human development, undergoes a lot of stress and damage during the ART procedure. Prof Yves Menezo discussed the repair and defence mechanisms in oocytes. Dr Bavishi from Ahemadabad elaborated on problems and remedies related to oocyte pick-up. The cost reduction strategies in the IVF were also discussed at the conference. The experts were on the view the reduction in costs will increase the acceptability and benefit millions of infertile women who couldn’t afford this treatment. Delegates also presented cases and sought opinion regarding diagnosis and management from the experts. Ethical, legal and procedure-related issues as regards semen banking were also taken up. The “womb on hire” issue was also discussed. |
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CLTA tournament attracts players from Pak
Chandigarh, February 10 After reviewing the arrangements for the AITA circuit for seniors, CLTA Chairman Rajan Kashyap disclosed that a 17-member team from Pakistan would be visiting Chandigarh. Some of their senior players will be taking part in the 45-plus and 55-plus singles and doubles. Mr Kashyap said the special category of 40-plus had been introduced and some Pakistani players would figure in this section also. However, the matches in 40-plus would not be a part of the AITA prize money senior circuit. The Pakistani players had earlier desired that the CLTA should organise an Indo-Pak tennis series for veterans. Accepting the suggestion, Mr Kashyap said the matches in the Indo-Pak series would be played on the synthetic courts at the CLTA Complex in Sector 10 here during the AITA seniors tennis tournament. The CLTA chairman added that some junior players from Pakistan would also be visiting Chandigarh for getting specialised training under the CLTA coaching programme. The duration of the coaching would be finalised by the CLTA Director, Coaching, Mr Gajendra Singh. Meanwhile, the CLTA has decided to conduct the AITA seniors matches at the Chandigarh Club grass courts as ‘fitness of the seniors will be paramount in our mind.’ “The matches will be played best of three sets. Eight courts will be used in the initial stages of the tournament,” said Mr Kashyap. Players who have completed 45 th and 55 th birthday on January 1, 2007 are eligible to take part in the AITA seniors tournament. Each player can participate in a maximum of three events -- one singles and two doubles. The winner will secure 20 points and cash prize of Rs 9,750. The runner-up will receive Rs 6,750 and 15 points. Four semifinalists in 45-plus and 55-plus singles will be entitled to a cash award of Rs 1,800 each. Those who figure in the draw of 32 will also receive cash awards. In the doubles, there are prizes for quarterfinalists also. The winner will get Rs 4,275 and runner-up Rs 2,475. |
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Patiala House clinch athletics trophy
Chandigarh, February 10 In the event, Tarini Chawla (Patiala House) and Divya (Tagore House) came second
and third. Patiala House clinched the athletics trophy for the year 2007. The heavy showers today could not dampen the spirits of the staff and students of the school. The students marched impressively braving the rough weather on the final day. Later, Principal Harish Dhillon thanked the students for their commitment and enthusiasm despite all odds. The results are
as under: 200 m (u-13 girls’ finals): Mannat Dhaliwal (Nalagarh House) 1, Jaskiran Nain (Tagore House) 2, Harshini Madan (Ranjit House) 3. 100 m (above-15 girls’ finals): Jairoop (Patiala House) 1, Tarini Chawla (Patiala House) 2, Divya (Tagore House) 3. 100 m (u-14 boys’ finals): Kabir (Nalagarh House) 1, Ravinder (Aitchison House) 2, Jagnoordip (Patiala House) 3. 100 m (u-16 boys’ finals): Gurpreet (Aitchison House) 1, Shakti Shah (Tagore House) 2, Jagteshwar (Ranjit House) 3. 4 X 400 m (above-16 boys’ finals): Patiala House 1, Ranjit House 2, Nalagarh House 3. Best athlete (final): Above-16 boys - Yuvraj Singh (Patiala House); u-16 boys - Shakti Shah (Tagore House); u-14 boys - Kabir Singh Dhillon (Nalgarh House); u-10 boys - Thupstan Noorbu (Nalagarh House); above-15 girls - Jairoop Riar (Patiala House); u-15 girls - Harkiran Nain (Tagore House); u-13 girls - Jaskiran Nain (Tagore House); u-11 girls - Amandeep
Benipal (Aitchison House). Overall house position: Patiala House (1184.5 points) 1, Tagore House (1174 points) 2, Nalagarh House (879 points) 3, Aitchison House (856 points) 4, Ranjit House (762.5 points) 5. |
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Gunpal, Manisha best athletes
Chandigarh, February 10 Mr A.S. Dhaliwal, former Vice-Principal, G.C.E., presided over the function and distributed the prizes among the winners. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised the importance of exercise and yoga in today's stressful life. Earlier, Dr Harsh Batra, Principal, welcomed the guests and Mrs Neelam Puri presented the annual report. The results: Boys : 200 m: Rakesh 1; Sukhjinder 2; Bhanwar Lal 3. 800 m: Rakesh 1; Gunpal 2; Roshan Lal 3. 1500 m: Gunpal 1; Roshan Lal 2; Sandeep 3. 3000 m: Gunpal 1; Roshan Lal 2; Sukhjinder 3. High jump: Gurbaksh Singh 1; Sandeep Kumar 2; Rakesh Dhull 3. Wheel and barrow: Sukhjinder, Rakesh 1; Roshan Lal, Subhodh Kumar 2; Manpreet, Satpal 3. Girls: 200 m: Manisha Sharma 1; Ramandeep Kaur 2; Prerna Chawla 3. 400 m: Tanushka 1; Manisha Sharma 2; Gagandeep Kaur 3. Shot put: Ravneet 1; Ruchita 2; Sonia Chopra 3. Discus throw: Manpreet 1; Monika Thakur 2; Tenzin 3. Three legged race: Sukhwinder, Monika 1; Harleen, Gagandeep 2; Alka, Leena 3. Slow cycling: Anu Rani 1; Leena 2; Amanpreet 3. Mixed : Relay: Bhanwar Lal, Sandeep, Tanushka, Ritu 1; Tarsem, Vibha, Ramandeep, Rajesh 2; Rakesh, Gurbaksh, Tenzin, Gagan 3. Fancy dress: Harleen 1; Roshan 2; Poonam, Amandeep, Ritu 3. Slow cycling (staff): Mr. Mahinder Kumar 1; Mr Gopal Hira 2; Dr. Daljit Singh 3. Balloon
bursting (staff): Mrs Pritpal Kaur 1; Mrs Neelam Puri 2; Mrs Urmil Singhal 3. 80 m (Class IV): Gopal Hira 1; Jai Ram 2; Mam Pal 3. |
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