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Doc talks on radial angiography
Mohali, April 28 Over 40 cardiac patients, who had undergone transradial angiography at Fortis Hospital were given free consultations as well as free ECG, echocardiography, blood pressure and other tests. Dr Jaswal said the procedure had definite advantages over the femoral approach as it provided immediate mobilisation of the patient. The short hospitalisation also made the procedure cost-effective. The best part was that the complication rate of this technique was nil compared to between 2 to 8 per cent in the case of the conventional transfermoral approach. The cardiologist also elaborated on the after-care required, and responded to anxious patients' queries. |
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Parents’ initiative to save PID kids
Chandigarh, April 28 Their children died at the age of nine and four years, respectively, as one of them could not be diagnosed with the disorder, while for the other it got too late. Same is the agony of Shubra Sarkar, who lost her baby seven years ago when he could not be diagnosed with the disease. Parents of such children soon found the need to take up the cause of children with the disorder in India and provide hope to such families. A group of parents recently registered themselves with the Indian Patients Society for Primary Immuno-deficiency (IPSPI). The IPSPI is now affiliated with the International Patient Society of Primary Immuno-deficiency based in the UK. To seek the support of donors and philanthropists to help these patients, the members of society have decided to get together at the advance paediatric centre of the PGI tomorrow to mark the World Immunology Day. Dr Surjit Singh, additional professor of paediatric allergy and immunology, department of paediatrics, PGIMER, said very few centres in India had the wherewithal to diagnose those with the disorder. In patients with immuno-deficiency there is a defect in immune system that can be either acquired or inherited. Inherited immuno-deficiencies are also known as primary immuno-deficiencies and children born with this get recurrent infections in the form of repeated pneumonia, diarrhoea, skin and soft tissue infection, said the paediatrician. One of the common types of the disorder is called Bruton’s disease, which affects only boys, said Dr Surjit. “If these boys are left untreated, they rarely survive beyond the first few years of life.” However, treatment is now available for such patients and such children can then lead a normal life. The patient needs injections of gammaglobulin every three to four weeks and have to continue with the treatment for life. The cost of 10 grams of gammaglobulin is around Rs 5,000 and the required dose depends on the weight of the child. A child weighing 30 kg requires 12-15 grams of gammaglobulin every month. The cost of the therapy increases in proportion to the rise in the weight of the child. If untreated, that babies soon die from the disease, which is treatable. “This is unfortunate because if these children are given appropriate treatment they can lead a normal live and contribute usefully to the society as adults,” said Rubby Chawla. “My two sons could not be saved. However, with timely detection of the disease and proper treatment my third child, now in his teens, is leading a normal life even as he is suffering from the disorder,” added Rubby. |
World Cup
Chandigarh, April 28 World cup matches had lost their sheen after the disgraceful ouster of India. However, today's final match between mighty Australia and tough Sri Lanka managed to elicit some interest among hardcore cricket fans of the city. Many of them had made programmes to spend their night out along with friends or family while enjoying the summit clash. To cash in on the opportunity, arrangements were made at places like Hotel Mountview, Punjab Cricket Association's Club and the city's first sports bar Score!!! by installing huge screens to facilitate cricket fans. But the delay in the match due to unexpected rain spoiled many such programmes. Rahul Kumar of Panchkula, "We, a group of seven friends, intended to watch the match on the big screen while dining out. The rain has spoiled our evening and we have decided to watch the match at our respective homes" Naresh Markanda, a city based advocate said, "Definitely after India’s exit, no charm was left in the mega event. But today, I planned to see the whole match but now, the rain has washed my programme. It will be no fun to see a truncated match." Echoing the views of Markanda, another cricket fan M.L. Sareen, a senior advocate said, "If India were there in the final, the scenario would have been different. But now I want Sri Lanka to win because the prestigious cup should come back to the Indian sub-continent. I would love to see the match going in Sri Lanka's favour. Definitely, rain played spoilsport." "The delay in the match due to the rain has marred the fun," said R.P. Singla, general manager of Hotel Mountview. However, it made no difference to the sports bar Score!!! "We have the booking of over 400 clients who would start arriving late at night to enjoy their weekend. The final match on Saturday night was just a icing on the cake," said Ranjit Bajaj, CEO of the bar. |
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Experts appointed by BCCI at zonal
camp
Mohali, April 28 The three coaches Munish Bali, Rajdeep Kalsi and Bharti Vij along with physiotherapist Abhishek Joshi and trainer Vishwas Walavalkar are on their job to check and correct the weaknesses of players to prepare them for the big league. The in-charge of the camp Bali, a level-III coach, has been looking after two departments of the game -fast bowling and fielding while Kalsi and Vij impart training in batting and spin bowling, respectively. These experts spoke to TNS about their specific roles during the camp. “On the very first day, our video analyst had shot the actions of the players to get raw information about their talent. As a coach for pace bowling and fielding, I have analysed the weak points of all pacers,” said Bali, who is also the coach of the Punjab state teams for the past five years. On the fielding front, Bali said, “Today, fielders can change the scenario of whole game with their fast and accurate throws. To get better at throws, one has to learn basics, which I teach these players here,” concluded Bali. On the batting front, Rajdeep Kalsi, another level-III coach, said, “A player can become a top-level batsman only if he knows the basics of batting - right stance, footwork, grip, back lift and proper execution of strokes. I check and correct these points without influencing the natural game and the instinct of a player,” said Kalsi, a former Punjab Ranji player. Spin bowling is not just line, length and accuracy but more than that, feels Bharti Vij, a level-II coach, who has been sharpening the skills of spinners at the camp. “At the highest level, a spinner needs more characteristics like variation, flight of delivery, confidence level and reading of batsman,” he said. Players also have been undergoing a fitness schedule under the direction of Maharashtra-based physiotherapist Abhishek Joshi and trainer Vishwas Walavalkar. “Undoubtedly, the boys of this part are the toughest but still most of them need to improve their fitness level. We are mainly working on stamina, body composition, nutrition, flexibility, agility and speed,” said Joshi and Walavalkar. At the end of the camp, medical tests and video shooting of players will be conducted to assess their overall improvement. |
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Mehjot rocks, Subham props Chandigarh
Chandigarh, April 28 Chandigarh won the toss and elected to bat. Their skipper Manan Vohra, who had earlier got a double hundred against Amritsar and a ton against Mohali, was first to get out. He was caught by wicket keeper Vinay off the bowling of Pardeep Kumar. The medium pace bowling of Mehjot Singh rocked the Chandigarh innings by reducing them to 51 for 6 before they recovered to end at 194 in 87 overs. Mehjot Singh returned with impressive figures of 14-3-27-5. At the close of play, Patiala were 21 for one in 13 overs. Brief scores: Chandigarh: 194 all out (Subham Mahajan 87, Hitesh Bhutani 31, Lobish Bansal 18, Mehjot Singh 5 for 27, Gaurav Preet Singh 2 for 34)
Patiala: 21 for 1 in 13 overs. |
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Satluj, St Soldier schools win
Panchkula, April 28 The Xavier’s team won the toss and elected to bat first. They made 155 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Chirag Jain scored 53 while Deepanshu contributed 24 and Sandeep scored an unbeaten 20. Satluj’s Gurprabhjot claimed two wickets conceding 25 runs while Sumit took two wickets for 16 runs. The Satluj team achieved the target in 13.1 overs. Brief scores: St Xavier’s: 155 for 7 in 20 overs (Chirag Jain 53, Deepanshu 24, Sandeep 20 n.o, Gurprabhjot 2 for 25, Sumit Garg 2 for 16) Satluj: 156 for 2 in 13.1 overs (Shankar Nair 80 n.o, Nehchal Bhardwaj 30 n.o) In another match, St Soldier Coaching Centre, Sector 16, Panchkula, beat St Kabir Public School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, by 81 runs. St Soldier team scored 149 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. In reply, St Kabir team were all out at 68 runs.
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Under-19 cricket trials on May 3
Chandigarh, April 28 The team will take part in the inter-district tournament organised by the PCA for u-19 players. Players either studying or living in Chandigarh are eligible for the trials. Players must be less than 19 years as on September 1, 2007 and must bring a photocopy of a certificate confirming their date of birth. |
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