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NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 03 : While the low- and middle-income countries will bear the maximum impact, rich countries also cannot be totally safe. At the same time experts also believe that approximately The key to achieve this, they say, is the awareness about the cancer which will help in early detection. A video conference to discuss the issues related to "Prevention & Cure of Cancer " was organized by the Information Department of the Russian Embassy along with Russian news agency RIA Novosti. Experts from New Delhi and Moscow participated in the event and shared their views. While appreciating the palliative care provided post treatment in India, Dr Mikhail Luchinitzer, Deputy Chief of N.N. Bolkhin Russian Cancer Research Institute, Moscow said Russia needs to do more in this area. He also told that use of non-smoking tobacco is on the rise in Russia and together with smoking tobacco is a biggest culprit for the spread of cancer in Russia. Dr Dr Manoj Sharma, Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi stressed on Self examination and increasing awareness amongst the masses to detect the cancer in initial stages when it is still curable. Ms Poonam Bagai, Founder President of CanKids…KidsCan, emphasized upon the emotional support during and after treatment. Porf (Dr) Biswajit Sanyal, Head of the Department – Radiation Oncology, Dharmshila Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Delhi suggested more frequent interaction with other countries including Russia to share data and information. He said it is a vast subject which cannot be covered in one or few meetings. It has to be on a regular basis to make use of effective information sharing.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW SELHI, JANUARY 27 : The statistics are shocking as many children are becoming overly involved and obsessed by a wide variety of substances that promise to boost energy, appearance, performance, improved immunity and overall health even if it shortened their lives. In addition to that, the cash incentives and college admissions through sports quota lure them into taking wrong steps. They further said, these drugs are easily available easily at any chemist and are very well equipped technologically to find out about a particular drug. ASSOCHAM Social Development Foundation (ASDF) team conducted the survey in major states-cities of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahemdabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Lucknow and interacted with around 2,500 adolescents (almost equal number of males and females) in the age group of 14-30 years. The survey was carried out during October 2011 -January 2012 on “Ill-effects of energy drinks and other popular dietary supplements on youngsters”. Interestingly, it was observed that consumption of dietary supplement is more in vogue is in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai followed by Haryana, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Ahemdabad. The survey further highlighted that use of steroids increased with age, especially in boys, with almost 45% of 12th grade males reporting steroid use. Some students reported using other dietary supplements to boost their game or physical appearance. Fortyseven percent said they had used supplements such as protein powders, creatine and amino acids to gain body mass. Around 55 percent said they had used supplements such as fat burners, high-energy drinks and caffeine pills in an attempt to lose weight. It also shows the awful facts of participants consumed sports drinks (86 percent), vitamin and mineral tablets (75 percent), energy drinks (65 percent ), herbal supplements (25 percent) high protein milk supplements (15%) and steroids (76 percent ) etc. Majority of participants indicated that their fitness trainer promotes and sell the dietary supplement. There are numbers of side effects are abdomenal pain, nausea, loose stools, and increase in weight due to the retention of water, muscle cramps, and muscle strains. Reductions in kidney function and enlargement of the heart muscle have been observed in young folk. Females can become masculinized, with excessive hair growth, enlargement of the clitoris, and loss of hair (seen in males also). There are many other potential problems for steroid users, such as stomach ulcers, increased blood sugar, fluid retention, and increase in injuries to tendons. Some scientific articles report a link between liver cancer and the use of anabolic steroids. Among 82 percent teenagers, admitted that fitness trainer and coaches influenced to use the drugs referred as calcium tablet and vitamins supplement to perform well. More than 75 percent of steroid users said that they are willing to take extreme risks to reach sports stardom or other athletic goals. Seventyfive percent prefer to use a pill or powder including dietary supplements even if it may harm their health and shorten their life. Participants involved in sports, particularly males, talked about deliberately using the energy drinks. ASSOCHAM health committee chairman, Mr B K Rao worry that steroids and other supplement may shrink testicles, raise cholesterol, promote liver tumors, spur breast growth in males, and shrink breasts and deepen voice in females may be particularly dangerous for them. “Indian market for so-called energy drink has grown exponentially in the last decade. The primary targets of the industry’s marketing campaigns are young adults. As a result, school and college athletes are frequent consumers of the products”, added Mr. D S Rawat, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM. Mr Rawat further points out that the proliferation of energy drinks & supplements and their growing popularity despite possible negative effects, coaches and athletic department administrators should take the initiative in educating student-athletes about the products. “The sports federation must take the responsibility to ensure that these fitness centers have a legal license to run those centers”, added Mr Rawat. The survey also disclosed that youngsters often consume these drinks before workouts to enhance their performance. Energy drinks consumed before or during a workout can lead to dehydration, tremors, heat stroke and even heart attacks. “A group of nutritionist said that there is a huge demand seeing, more and more students asking for supplements that are alternatives to steroids advised builders by their coaches”, mentioned the survey. Most popular energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sometimes in combination with other stimulants such as ephedra. It has been shown to increase endurance, improve alertness and concentration, reduce perceived exertion and pain, and enhance performance in some sports. However, at high doses it poses a number of risks, including increased heart rate, changes in heart rhythm, dehydration, sleep problems, and addiction, added the survey. The supplement industry makes millions of money a year promoting unproven products. So, teens should not add to those profits at the expense of their health. Many anabolic steroids have many side effects like excessive hair growth and endometrial cancer in women, while prostate cancer and permanent breast development are reported in men. So the young people and adults alike should be discouraged from using it.
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NEW DELHI, JANUARY 11 : Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rapidly increasing in India. The metabolic syndrome, a precursor of diabetes, is a constellation of risk factors that includes abdominal obesity, disturbed lipid profile, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose levels, and fat deposition in liver (fatty liver), all of which are well-documented risk factors for T2DM and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent data show that about one third of the urban population in large cities in India has the metabolic syndrome. The best strategy for the prevention of T2DM is management of the metabolic syndrome so as to reverse this condition to normal metabolic state. Diet-based strategies for improvement of metabolic and cardiovascular health are of paramount importance. Although it has been shown that diets low in total and saturated fats and calories decrease metabolic risk, but the role of other components of diets is less clear. Use of cooking oil is an integral part of preparation of Indian cuisine. In particular, it is not known if the use of specific cooking oil with beneficial fat composition will beneficially affect the constellation of risk factors comprising metabolic syndrome. In this study, we have tested two different types of oils in people with multiple metabolic abnormalities and compared them with other oils with different fatty acid composition over a period of six months. This study had three parallel arms with thirty subjects each. Each arm of the study received different oils (20 gm/day) as cooking medium in the following manner; The study was funded by Dalmia Continental Pvt. Ltd., whose products Olive Pomace Oil and Canola Oil were exclusively used for testing purposes. The Metabolic Syndrome: A person who has metabolic syndrome is twice as likely to develop heart disease and five times as likely to develop diabetes as someone who doesn't have metabolic syndrome. Almost 1/3rd of the adult population in Delhi has the metabolic syndrome. It is also seen in 20-30% children studying in public schools of Delhi. Diabetes in India has taken epidemic proportions and has emerged as one of the most serious healthcare problems With nearly 51 million diabetics, India is called the Diabetes Capital of the world-every 5th diabetic in the world is an Indian. If not diagnosed early and managed properly, diabetes can cause serious damage to vital organs of the body such as the heart, kidney, brain, eyes, nerves, feet etc. Diabetes causes damage to multiple organs resulting in eye hemorrhage, blindness, kidney failure, foot ulcers, heart attack and paralysis. Patients of diabetes and other endocrine diseases suffer from complications and even death, because of dearth of awareness and standard and quality medical care.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW DELHI, JAN 03 : In this mutual agreement FPA India has agreed to certify the content of RNWs Love Matters website on sexual health and relationships. FPA India and RNW will work closely on providing reliable information to adolescents and young adults via the website and FPA India's reproductive health centres. FPA India will work with RNW to generate awareness among youth and young adults to help them develop a positive and healthy attitude towards sex and sexuality. Vishwanath Koliwad , Secretary General, FPA India stated, "This partnership is a strategic alliance for us which will be of great value for both the organisations to strengthen our individual agenda." "Their experience and reach, combined with our web based platform means we can help large numbers of people access the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their sexual health," he added.
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Dr Mathew expressed, "Chikungunya is not a lethal disease as its bizarre name might suggest. But its aftermath leaves the victim languishing in a prolonged period of morbidity and a number of disabilities. Since the treatment of this disease is only symptomatic, allopathy with a number of its side effects is not at all a wise proposition. Side effects can only compound the problem. Homeopathy with no side effects is a pretty cool alternative". In 2010 when Delhi reeled under Chikungunya, homeopathy showed its mettle in treating this disease. It is well documented through a clinical trial. It has also been found to have prophylactic quality too. Dr Mathew stressed majority of cases in the study were diagnosed cases (IgM+) who responded positively to the treatment. He also informed that these patients were coming from failed allopathic treatment showed positive results on being given homeopathic treatment. Chikungunya has resurfaced as one of the major health concerns of health authorities and government in India, from 2004 onward. Health authorities are still fighting the menace without any success in view. Chikungunya fever (CF) is a viral illness caused by an arbovirus of same name (CHIK virus in short) which is a RNA virus belonging to the Alphavirus genus of the Togaviridae transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti is the common vector responsible for transmission in urban areas whereas Aedes albopictus has been implicated in rural areas. Dr Mathew informed, "Although not a killer disease, high morbidity rates and prolonged polyarthritis leading to considerable disability in a section of the affected population due to chikungunya fever can cause substantial socioeconomic impact in affected countries". WHO South East Asia Regional Office guidelines highlight that there is no specific antiviral drug against CHIK virus and that treatment is entirely symptomatic. The osteoarticular problems seen with Chikungunya fever usually subside in one to two weeks' time. In approximately 20 percent cases, they disappear after a gap of few weeks. In less than 10 percent cases, they tend to persist for months. In about 10 percent cases, the swelling disappears; the pain subsides, but only to reappear with every other febrile illness for many months. Each time the same joints get swollen, with mild effusion and symptoms persist for a week or two after subsidence of the fever. The benefits and approach of the Homeopathy stream of medicine are Homeopathy treats naturally and holistically. There is absolutely no evidence so far of any side effects or adverse reactions in taking homeopathy treatment and thus one of the safest systems of medicine. Homeopathy treatment always builds the internal immune system stronger resulting in a better quality of defense system for the human body. Epidemic control measures are being initiated under the supervision of RAECH by distributing preventive medicines, conducting medical camps, health awareness programmes and seminars throughout the State, wherever epidemics break out. Besides constitutional medications Solanum lycopersicum was given in cases where there were no indications for other polychrest remedies, especially in cases of post chikungunya chronic arthritis. Bryonia alba as also used successfully as prophylactic in double blind placebo controlled trial. In another study in Kanpur during Chkungunya outbreak Eupatropium-perf was used as pathogenetic similimum and Bryonia –Alba as symptomatic similimum in cases of fever without rash while Rhus-Tox was used as symptomatic similimum in cases of fever with rash. It was found that 94 percent cases recovered by 3rd day which when compared to spontaneous recovery observed in Thai children wherein 95 percent recovered by 7th day.
Homeopathy experts world over opine and many studies stand scrutiny to the fact that homeopathy is an effective alternative. One will be surprised to know that homeopathy was the first line of treatment before the advent of antibiotics. With demise of antibiotics era imminent because of resistant bacteria, homeopathy has come alive for the treatment of TB, an intractable health problem today. Recently, in a peer reviewed International publication, in medical journal "Homeopathy" shows its efficacy in treating TB. Homeopathy enhanced immunity keep the growth of TB bacteria in check. Every person is a potential TB patient because everyone's body is home to TB bacillus. It lies low till the defense system of the body, that is immunity, is compromised. Dormant TB bacteria erupt only when immunity gives way. Since underlying philosophy of homeopathy is keeping immunity intact, it comes handy in treating TB very effectively. The situation is been compounded by the rise of HIV/AIDS, Diabetes Mellitus and the spread of drug resistant bacteria. It is estimated that up to one third of the world's population may be infected with TB, yet the infection may not be active, as it is known that only a small percentage of infected people develop active disease due to weakening of self-defense system of the body. The efficacy of DOTS/Anti Tubercular Treatment under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program in the treatment of Tuberculosis of all types is well documented but refractory and drug resistant cases are a growing problem In India such patients often consult AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) physicians, but the experience with these therapies is seldom evaluated and published. The paper was presented at LIGA Congress 2011. Dr Kusum Chand, Consultant of the study, an allopathic doctor who now practices Homeopathy, said, Homoeopathy was widely used in the treatment of TB during pre- antibiotic era along with Hygienic measures. "With the advent of effective antibiotics, the usage of Homoeopathy in TB became extinct but in India many patients out of faith often approach Homoeopathic physicians," the paper says. Recently, in a peer reviewed International publication, in medical journal "Homeopathy", a team of doctors comprising of Dr. Kusum Chand, Dr. R.K. Manchanda, Dr. Sudhir Batra and Dr. Renu Mittal from New Delhi, associated with Dilli Homoeopathic Anusandhan Parishad, has undertaken an in depth retrospective case analysis of 25 cases of Tuberculosis of lymph nodes (TBLN). It is a non-contagious type of tuberculosis and often remains undiagnosed and presents in the form of painless matted, enlarged glands around neck, till patient develops ulceration, pain, low grade fever, loss of appetite and weight loss. This study suggests that Homoeopathic intervention may be effective in the treatment of TBLN. A multi remedy regime has been evolved which includes one patient specific constitutional medicine targeting individual response (very important); one disease specific (Tub) biotherapy (nosode) and Sil 6x as supportive medicine to target immune-modulation at different levels. The authors have argued in the paper that two factors are most important in the development of Tuberculosis, one is infective agent (bacteria) and other is immunity or self-defense system of host, the existing DOTS regiment primarily focuses on killing the bacteria but with Homoeopathic intervention bacterial growth can be minimized by improving the self-defense system. There is a possibility of using suitable homoeopathic drugs in such cases as complementary to existing allopathic regimen. Authors agreed that these observational studies require further control trials to establish the effectiveness of the system and is just a beginning of new thinking in tuberculosis control which is very important for India, seat of maximum number of TB patients in the world.
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A pilot study by Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), a Govt. of India research body, has given results that reinforce this all the more. Both homeopathy and HIV operates on the same 'philosophy', that is immunity, albeit at cross purposes. One replenishes immunity, other depletes it. The loss of immunity makes one victim of a number of infections. Homeopathy doses treat them by supplying immunity because strengthening immunity is the only potent weapon of homeopathy. The hallmark of symptomatic HIV infection is immunodeficiency caused by continuing viral replication. This virus can infect all cells expressing the T4 [CD4] antigen, which HIV uses to attach to the cell. Many individuals with HIV infection remain asymptomatic for years even without any therapy, with mean time of approximately 10 years between exposure and development of AIDS. General effect of immunodeficiency is acute recurring infections. However in the initial stage of disease patient may be entirely normal. Herpes zoster, active tuberculosis, recurrent pneumococcal pneumonia, dementia, B- cell lymphoma, glandular fever, necrotising gingivitis, recurrent diarrhea are some of the diseases that a HIV infected person may develop & come to treatment for these diseases. Homeopathy is a treatment method which acts by enhancing the general immunity of a person. Since the HIV virus destroy the immunity of the suffering person, homoeopathy treatment can be effective in all such patients by strengthening the immunity of the HIV infected persons, so they do not suffer with above mentioned recurring diseases. Dr Sushil Vats, Media Committee Spokesperson, LIGA Congress 2011 said, "Homeopathy do not claim the curative role in HIV infected patients but it has a role in giving symptomatic relief to all such patients and also in checking the progress of the disease. This can give a quality like & can also increase the life span of all HIV infected cases". Some of the homoeopathic medicines found effective in treating HIV positive cases are Acetic acid, Arsenicum Album, carcinosin, Carbo veg, Crotallous Horridus, Muriatic acid, Medorrhinum, Phosphorous, Sulphur & Syphilinum. However all HIV positive cases should be given homeopathic medicine after a detail case taking & patient should be asked to come for regular follow up which last for years.
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In such a state of utter despair, homeopathy has heralded a promise of cure without any side- effects. Inauguration of the LIGA Congress 2011 by Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks a volume about the new found faith in the efficacy of homeopathy in public health. Homeopathy experts thronging the capital are going to make a fervent appeal to the public and health policy makers to give homeopath a chance to address the seemingly intractable health problems before they rush to other medicine streams which are fraught with attendant risks like resistance. Other prominent persons present were Mr Salinda Dissanayake, Minister of Indigenous Medicine, Govt. of Sri Lanka, Mr Rao Narender Singh, Health and Medical education minister, Haryana, and other top personalities related to the field of homeopathy. India with its integrated holistic health services within various cultures zones and socio-economic status; with this backdrop we have pluralism in our medical system, the health minister was quoted as saying. Mr Azad said that the LIGA Congress 2011 will play a big role in addressing the research need of this medical system. The minister assured that the recommendations of LHMI Congress 2011 will be considered seriously by the health ministry. Mr Azad carried with him the theme "Homeopathy for public health' as he promised to harness homoeopathy and other alternative system of medicines in the 12th 5 year Plan. The Minister also laid stress to standardize homeopathy in the country, the government will open AIIMS like Centre for Homeopathy. The ministry will invest in opening of National Commission for Human Resources Ayush, National institute of homeopathy and National institute medicinal plants. He said that India is in position to provide experts to other countries that include Sri Lanka as India has a huge human resource of qualified homeopath doctors and experts. Dr Ramjee Singh demanded enhancement in budgetary provisions for Homeopathy to make it first line of treatment among the general masses in our country. Dr Ramjee Singh, president, CCH demanded better support from governments all over the world and especially Indian Govt. & policy makers in AYUSH for the further development of Homeopathy. Dr Singh also requested for appointment of an officer in the Health Ministry at par to the Director General of Health Services whose prime focus would be homeopathy. There is an urgent need for public-private partnerships to be encouraged to avail benefit from this huge private section of homeopathic doctors. This congress will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of homeopathy threadbare and provide an opportunity to showcase the immense healthcare potential imbibed in homeopathy. If the full potential of this source of medicine is fully exploited and validated through research, Homeopathy can make it as the leading therapy for almost all diseases except the surgical or terminally ill ones. Dr S P S Bakshi, president, LIGA Congress 2011, said, "Higher use of homoeopathy will minimize the over use of antibiotics in commonly occurring infectious diseases, thus checking the incidents of antibiotic resistance in public at large". Dr RK Manchanda, Organizing Secretary, LIGA Congress 2011, stressed that homeopathy has a supportive role in Cancer, diabetes, hypertension, Thyroid, AIDS as it can check progress of these diseases preventing further complications. Homeopathy can improve quality of life & also can prolong life span. The key oral presentations on the first day are: Scientific research in homoeopathy; strategic position of India in homeopathic world; importance of international coordination; scope of homoeopathy in modern oncology; and evidence based case studies on dengue, migraine, psoriasis to name a few.
The programme was inaugurated Mrs Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi here on Thursday. Dr U D Choubey, Director General, SCOPE, Dr Naresh Trehan, Chief Patron, HPA, and CMD, Medanta – The Medicity, Dr H K Chopra, president, HPA, and Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Moolchand Medicity, and Mr S.P.S. Bakshi, CMD, EPI also spoke on the occasion. Inaugurating the programme the Chief Minister, Mrs Sheila Dikshit called for a 24 hour channel on health with the joint initiative of government and doctors that creates awareness among general public about heart and other ailments. Congratulating SCOPE for taking the initiative of organizing the wellness programme she said, heart is the life giver and as long as it is pumping one is alive. Hence care of heart is of utmost importance. She stressed on keeping a positive attitude, not falling prey to the rat race and above all to improve the quality of life. She also expressed concern about the rising diseases among children due to stress and wrong lifestyle. In his welcome address Dr U.D. Choubey said Corporate Health plays a vital role today and wellness programmes are the need of the hour. Such programmes apart from increasing awareness help to maintain the fitness of the employees which in turn contribute to business success. Dr Choubey said, PSEs with an investment of Rs. 5.8 lakh crore, have a turnover of Rs 12 lakh crore, earn a net profit of Rs 1 lakh crore and contributes about 1/3rd of the total government revenues. Above all the budgetary support is hardly 2.8 percent. PSEs are self- sustained and do not need any sympathy, but only encouragement. CEOs of PSEs do not have salaries at par with private sector counterparts but have fringes in the form of extra stress. Dr Naresh Trehan emphasized upon the need of creating awareness about healthy heart as India today has already become the capital of heart diseases and diabetes much before the year predicted by WHO. The situation is very grave and it has become very important that either one prevents it or controls it. So “the more we talk about the less it is”, he added. He said, that lifestyle management is the key to healthy living. He appreciated the chief executives of PSEs who perform well in spite of several controls like RTI, CVC, CAG etc. Dr H.K Chopra said coronary diseases are rising very fast as Indians have the worst lifestyle in the world. Stressing on the importance of exercise he said, it is necessary to exercise right from the time we are born. He also urged for creating a Delhi Heart Protection Alliance and also establishing an AHA (Attack Heart Attack) Hotline in every hospital in the city.
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This year’s theme of the congress “Homeopathy for the Public Health” will emphasize on safe and effective cure through homeopathy. The event is being co-organized by Homeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI), Indian Institute of Homeopathic Physicians (IIHP) and Asian Homeopathic Medical League (AHML) and the collaborators include Department of Ayush, Central Council of Homeopathy, Board of Homeopathic System of Medicine (Delhi), German Institute, Institut fur Geschichte der Medizin, Robert Bosch Stiftung (IGM). With the theme of ‘Homoeopathy for the Public Health’, LIGA 2011 will take up topics for discussion on the floor of the conference relates to the management of epidemics that include dengue, chikungunya, pain management during childbirth, homeopathic approach to treatment of HIV and AIDS related cases, clinical study of Homeopathic medicine in cases of Epilepsy in Children to name a few. Dr Arun Bhasme, Vice President, Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH), stated that “India is a superpower in homeopathy and it is a right place with full of opportunities for those who wish to learn and undertake research in Homeopathy. Dr R K Manchanda, Organizing Secretary, LIGA Congress 2011 informed that “Homeopathy is a cost effective medical system which is proven safe and effective over the years.” “ We are also exploring to drive public health programs to improvise general health in conjunction with the LIGA 2011 theme “Homeopathy for Public Health,” he added. The congress will provide an outstanding forum for intellectual interaction among the physicians, clinicians, researchers, scientists, veterinary physicians, dentists and Homeopathic societies from all over the world. In an endeavor to meet the multi-angled interest of such a vast delegation, LIGA is hosting a comprehensive program which include special sessions on Homeopathic education & opportunities, Government policies, Clinical verification, Clinical research in Homeopathy, Pharmaceutical industries demands, GMP, Homeopathy in allied sciences etc. The congress will be inaugurated by Mr Ghulam Nabhi Azad, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and will be presided by Mrs Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister, Government of Delhi. Dr A K Walia, Minister of Health & family Welfare, Government of Delhi and Mr Rao Narender Singh, Health & Medical Education Minister, Government of Haryana will be the guests of honour. Professor (Dr.) Diwan Harish Chand, president of Honour, LMHI statedthat, “The 66th World Congress of LMHI will showcase the present situation of Homoeopathy in India to the world and in turn the Indian Homoeopaths will gain tremendously from the interaction with the learned colleagues and researchers from other countries.” Dr R.S. Pareek, Patron of LIGA Congress 2011 informed, “Homoeopathy, known for its safe and gentle holistic treatment, has got a lot to offer in the world of medicine. With new researches and skilled practitioners, homoeopathy has the potential to make curing a reality rather than a far-fetched dream”. Further Dr Ramjee Singh, Chairman, LIGA 2011, president CCH stated that, “More than 2500 homeopaths are expected to participate in the conference this year, which is coming to India after a gap of 16 years. LIGA is the most renowned and reputed conference presenting topical issues related to homeopathy internationally and enlarges the scope of homoeopathy medicines in current health care delivery system. International Speakers from Australia, Austria, the UK, the USA, Canada, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, France, Netherlands, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, Ireland, and Germany would present latest research papers that will provide educational benefit to Indian students. Approximately 290 papers would be presented for discussion during the congress. LMHI congress will provide a platform where diverse thoughts, ideas and experiences can be shared to cherish the dream of Homoeopathy for Public Health”, informs Dr S P S. Bakshi, president, LIGA Congress 2011 A state-of-art trade exhibition will also be held concurrent to the congress for showcasing the various aspects and trends of homeopathy and it offers great exposure and opportunity to network with key professionals in the field from across the globe. Exhibitors will come from India, Greece, Germany and the USA. Mr A K Dutt, Executive Director, Dena Bank, Mrs Nupur Mitra, CMD, Dena Bank, Mr A K Handa, Ombudsman, Income Tax, Mr R S Bora, CVO, Dena Bank at a lecture on “Vigilance vis-a-vis Bank” in Mumbai.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 17 : Addressing the International Vaccination Symposium at Surajkund near Delhi on Thursday Mrs Hamida said that this will be a very big jump. She said that to strengthen the national immunization programme we have to bring confidence in community and people to avail this help. She added that year by year achievement has to be recorded to get maximum benefits. Planning Commission will insist that what is spent has to be commensurate with the result, she added. Giving examples of her visit to Bhawanpura village in Haridwar district and Malegon she said, “These villages are inhabited by very poor people and surrounded by industries. Though sickness is rampant and level of poverty is high, they do not go to government dispensaries as they have no faith in medicines given to them and also have apprehension to what kind of treatment they will receive. Public health scenario is abysmal but women refuse to avail these facilities.” For outreach programme, Mrs Syeda Hamid suggested that interaction of local police, Anganwadi workers, religious heads of different sects and others have to help in mobilizing people to accept health facilities. She also said that we have to break barriers and gender can play a big role in improving the situation.. Besides this, issues of sanitation, waste disposal, pollution by industries, better innovated delivery system ,road and transport etc have to be improved. Referring to the development in these sectors in Bangla Desh and Sri Lanka, She said this is an awakening call for us as we are lacking behind these countries in the field of Human Development. She suggested to follow the policy of ‘break silos and conversion’ to achieve larger goal of vaccination and bring the nation on human development in the context of health. All concerned Ministries, departments, sectors and aspects have to work together. Talking about ‘Limited Evidence of Introduction of new vaccine’, Mrs Syeda said, “We must not wait for an enemy to enter our society. Such vaccines should be used as early as possible preventive measures.” Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, its new initiatives – Vaccine Grand Challenge Program, Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Research Centre: Translational Health and Technology Institute, Clinical Development Services Agency and International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) organized four day symposium which concluded on Thursday. More than 100 world-leading experts from disparate fields of vaccinology in both its human and veterinary domains participated in it. The attendees included Vaccine Research scientists and developers from the public and private sector in India and globally including specialists or physicians in training in the following disciplines: infectious diseases, clinical microbiology/immunology, public health, vaccinology and other disciplines dealing with all aspects of vaccination. They discussed ideas and approaches among researchers often narrowly focused on their specific diseases or methods.
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 11 : Binging on high calorie sweets and snacks coupled with a sedentary lifestyle makes Indians vulnerable to various ailments particularly diabetes. As per a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research spanning 4 Indian states namely Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Chandigarh, 62.4 million people in India are afflicted with diabetes and another 77.2 million with pre-diabetes, reiterating the fact that India is the 'World's Diabetes Capital'. Festive eating has always been a challenge to people with diabetes as it escalates sugar levels. This leads to serious conditions like stroke, heart disease, nerve or kidney damage and even blindness. Healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. The treatment for diabetes starts from the plate itself. However, it becomes essential to work out ways and means to enable the diabetic person to enjoy the festival as well as help manage their diet. As it is very easy to put on extra pounds during this time of the year, following are some of the preventive measures to help avoid festive weight gain and manage their diabetes better.
Family members should not only encourage the diabetic member by only preparing the healthy diet but also try to eat the same meal along with them. This would benefit the diabetic member to take up the diet positively for living a healthy life. Limiting carbonated beverages, cookies and processed sweets in the household will help the diabetic family member to adhere to a well-balanced diet. It is important for the diabetic family member to know that they are not alone. Therefore, family and friends play a crucial role in helping a diabetic person manage their blood sugar so that they can live a long, healthy and happy life.
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In addition the study, which was carried out in 12 countries around the world including India, found that people who have good manners have better personal hygiene and are almost two and a half times more likely to have good health with low levels of colds and diarrhoea. Households with children and elderly people in the family have better hygiene and thus are healthier. It is estimated that the odds of reporting good household hygiene are 1.7 times higher among tidy people. “This year the study clearly indicates that social norms are associated with preference for anti-germ soap and education has turned out to be the strongest determinant of healthy soap usage in India; the odds of using anti-germ soap are three times higher among more educated people. The outcome has definitely given us an impetus to continue Dettol’s the journey of spreading awareness about better health and hygiene with renewed vigour and zeal,” he added. “We want people to recognize where they may be falling down and take action to make hygiene a habit. Teach your children good manners and build hygiene into your everyday routine,” he adds.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 08 : The new technology was unveiled here by former Miss World Diana Hayden along with leading infertility clinicians,Dr Hrishikesh Pai, Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist, Director, Fortis Bloom IVF Center and Dr Nandita Palshetkar , Gyanecologist , IVF ,GIFT , ICSI Specialist , Director ,Fortis Bloom IVF Centre. Also present on the occasion were Aditya Vij, CEO, and Ashish Bhatia , Regional Director, Fortis Healthcare. "Embryos are normally implanted after two or three days in culture. But about half of all women embryos stop developing after five days resulting in failed IVF, informed Dr Hrikesh Pai, Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist , Director , Fortish Bloom IVF Centre." "Women are often implanted with many embroyos at once which lead to mulitiple pregnancies.The technology analyses the embryo movement every 15 minutes that enables doctors o idenfity the best embryos leading to inreased success of IVF treatment, " he added. Dr Nadita Palshetkar Gynaecologist, IVF, GIFT, ICSI, Specialist, Director, Fortis Bloom IVF Center, said, "IVF success rates currently stand at about 40 percent and failed round of treatment is often disturbing for the couples. But by studying the movment of eggs soon afer fertilisation can improvise survival chances of the baby." She also said,"Implanting he best embryo will ot only decrerase the risks associated with multiple embryo transfers but also ppotentially minimises the number rounds expensive and invasive procedure that couples go through. " This new technology could enable couples to save both trauma and cost of the repetitive IVF experience, she added. Dr Hrishikesh Pai further added that embryos can be easily identified and individually monitored with this advanced technology.Quantitative and qualitative movement in embryos development can also be monitored. The unique highlight of the machine is that it provides remote access directly to the developing embryos from the lab , office, home or anywhere by smartphone as well, he informed. Mr Ashish Bhatia, Regional Direcor, Fortis Healthcare (India), said, " We continue to modernise facilities and broaden expertise to offer the best medical care to our patients. There is growing demand for assisted reproductive services in our country." "With the launch of his device Fortis La Femme would be taking the IVF process to a much higher level of safety and precision," he added.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW DELHI, AUGUST 05 : Movement of patients from abroad has accelerated sharply and is growing rapidly as India enjoys strategic advantage of essential resources like world-class medical technology, infrastructure and skilled medical workforce according to its study on 'Emerging Trends In Domestic Medical Tourism Sector.' Top notch healthcare facilities in sectors like cardiology, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, transplants and urology at a low price are certain key factors making India a favoured destination in terms of medical tourism, says the study. As per the study states like Andhara Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerela, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Union Territory of New Delhi are fast emerging as India's best medical centres with several hospitals and specialty clinics coming up in and around the prominent cities in past few years. People visit India from across the world for facelifts, dental treatment, botox treatment, tummy tucks, eye care and other such medical services at hospitals, treatment centres offering modern medical facilities. "High costs of medical treatments in these countries have compelled the patients to look for alternative, cost-effective and lucrative destinations," said Mr Rawat. The growth in medical tourism industry has proved to be a boon for India's healthcare sector including the hospital industry, medical equipments industry and pharma industry. Apart from yoga, ayurveda is increasingly becoming popular as a non-surgical treatment for various ailments among the patients hailing from abroad. India attracts large number of travelers seeking medical facilities from the Middle East followed by Americans, Europeans and people from neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and others. ASSOCHAM has proposed developing 'Multi-Specialty Health City' on public-private partnership basis at 10 centres - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, New Delhi, Pudducherry and Pune. "This will not only help India secure a bigger share in this lucrative industry but will also encourage reverse brain drain by attracting non-resident Indian doctors, experts settled abroad to participate in this venture," said Mr Rawat. ASSOCHAM calls for financial and fiscal concessions for healthcare industry capable of creating large number of jobs and earning foreign exchange. The chamber can play a pivotal role in bringing various public, private medical institutions under one umbrella. Besides, it can also support by organising medical tourism fares to convert India in a favourable, value for money destination for medical tourism.
Thesynergyonline Health Bureau NEW DELHI, JUNE 01 : The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister of India and H. E. German Chancellor, Dr Angela Merkel. The MoU will provide for active translational efforts in biomedical research particularly in infectious diseases with long term capacity building for researchers and scientists. Both the countries will be benefited in multiple areas pertaining to the biomedical research and public health in terms of joint collaborative research efforts and projects. The other areas identified under the MoU are Oncology and Biomedical research related to health. The collaboration between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Helmholtz Association (HGF), Germany has been running in pursuance of a memorandum of understanding which was earlier signed in April, 2006 at Hannover, Germany during the visit of the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh , to Germany. The earlier collaboration led to the development of four ongoing research projects between Indian and German researchers in the areas of Genetic Susceptibility, Vaccines Anti-infectives and Viral Diseases (HIV/HCV).
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DELHI, APRIL 20 : Deloitte was #1 by revenue in all four segments profiled in the report-life sciences, payer, provider, and government health-and also ranked as a leader in the Vanguard for life sciences, payer, and government health. Additionally, Deloitte was recognized in the report for its global approach to analytics: "Deloitte approaches analytics holistically, believing that it will eventually be embedded broadly in its consulting service offerings." "While Deloitte has emerged as the leader in revenue and market share, our organization is especially honoured that Kennedy has acknowledged the capabilities of our member firms around the world," says Bob Go, Global Life Sciences and Health Care (LS&HC) industry group leader, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. "Kennedy's recognition of the skills and experience of Deloitte's LS&HC practitioners, as well as their ability to team across borders and service areas, is a significant source of pride." "This honour speaks to the breadth and depth of Deloitte's capabilities and strong global footprint in health care," said Andrew Vaz, managing director, Life Sciences & Health Care, Deloitte Consulting LLP in the United States. "As the health care industry contends with sweeping changes, such as health reform in the U.S., we are pleased that Kennedy has recognized us to be well-positioned to serve clients."
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DELHI, APRIL 09 : With
75 percent Central and 25 percent State Govt's assistance and health insurance
company the hospital will provide cashless and paperless facilities up to Rs 30,000
to more than 11 crore beneficiaries , said Mr Kharge at an interactive session
with mediapersons. The
ESI Corporation aims at working for the welfare of workers and improvement in
their quality of life and for providing all possible social security to them.
For providing the best medical services to the insured persons and their families
of Bhiwadi area, the ESI Corporation contemplated this 50- bedded ESI Hospital
at Bhiwadi. This hospital will be upgraded 50 to 100- bedded in near future. At present, there are about 1203 employers covering about 62,555 employees and 62,673 IPs in the industrial areas of Bhiwadi. This hospital is a long cherished dream of workers of Bhiwadi area, which has come into reality now. While inaugurating the hospital, Mr Kharge also informed that a national social security board will be formed for expansion of the social security cover. The establishment of state-of-the-art hospital at Bhiwadi will immensely help the workers employed in the industrial belt. There have been around 5.34 lakh employees working in different factories/establishments in Rajasthan. The multi-speciality hospital has been built up in 6 acres of land at an estimated cost of about Rs 39.00 crore. The hospital is unique in its feature which is centrally air -conditioned, with multispeciality facilities. The hospital has all the facilities comparable to any private corporate hospital like Vedanta and Apollo in India. It will provide indoor, outdoor, emergency and diagnostic services to the Insured workers of Bhiwadi in particular and of the State of Rajasthan in general. The Corporation is also entering into tie-up arrangements with other hospitals on cashless basis. The Corporation is bearing the entire cost of super speciality treatment and ensures that no bill from tie- up hospital is kept pending, according to Dr C S Kedar , Director General, ESIC. The Corporation has added huge infrastructure and provides benefit through 148 hospitals, 42 hospitals annexes, 1402 ESI dispensaries , 1540 panel clinics, 797 branch/pay offices and 52 regional/sub-regional/divisional offices, he added.
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DELHI, APRIL 08 It
is only 6 percent of the average corporate employee that claim not to suffer from
any disease, further reveals the ASSOCHAM report in which 800 total respondents
participated from 150 companies from each city in the age-bracket from 20-70 years.
Majority of the 52 percent belongs to the white collar executives who eat more
often outside. Around 55 per cent of the respondents fall under the age bracket of 20-29 years, followed by 30-39 years (26 per cent), 40-49 years (16 per cent), 50-59 years (2 per cent) and 60-69 years (approx. 1 per cent). The report included the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabd, Pune, Chandigarh, Dehradun etc. A little over 150 employee were selected from each city on an average. Delhi ranks first afflicted to life-style diseases followed by Mumbai (2nd), Ahemdabad (3rd ) Chandigarh (4th), Hyderbad (5th ), Pune (6th ) and Channai (7th), The report was able to target corporate employees from 18 broad sectors, with maximum share contributed by employees from IT/ITes sector (17 per cent). After IT/ITeS sector, contribution of the study respondents from financial services is 11 per cent includes banking sector, stock brokerage house, insurance sector, financial consultancy and chartered accountants. Employees working in engineering and telecom sector contributed 9 per cent and 8 per cent respectively. Nearly 6 per cent of the employees belonged from market research/KPO and media background each. Management, FMCG and Infrastructure sector employees share is 5 per cent each. Respondents from power and real estate sector contributed 4 per cent each. Employees from education and food& beverages sector provided a share of 3 per cent each. Advertising, manufacturing and textiles employees offered a share of 2 per cent each in the results. Releasing
the paper, the ASSOCHAM Secretary General, Mr D S Rawat said that 26 percent of
corporate employees suffer from obesity which is part of life style disease. Depression
is the second hard hit disease that is observed among the respondents, with 18
percent of the sample corporate employees suffering this life style disease. High blood pressure (B.P) and diabetes are the third and fourth largest disease with a share of 12 per cent and 10 per cent respectively as suffered among the corporate employees. Spondolysis (8 per cent), heart disease (6 per cent), cervical (5 per cent), asthma (4 per cent), slip disk (3 per cent) and arthritis (2.5 per cent) are the diseases that are mostly suffered by corporate employees. The
report says that the increasingly demanding schedules and high stress levels are
leading to sleep disorders in individual lives. Loss of sleep has wide ranging
effects including daytime fatigue, physical discomfort, psychological stress,
performance deterioration, low pain threshold and increase absenteeism. Employees
in spite of suffering with an ailment (like influenza, fever, backache, etc) consider
themselves healthy as they are able to pull themselves to work without adversely
impacting productivity. As per the report, 57 per cent of the respondents feel that they enjoy ‘good’ health. Only 4 per cent felt they have ‘poor’ health conditions. The report results find that, nearly 36% of the corporate employees sleep less than 6 hours, on a daily basis. In terms of physical fitness, the ASSOCHAM report says that 38 per cent of the corporate employees say that ‘do not exercise’ while 18 per cent do physical workout devoting less than 1 hour a week. 4 per cent of the employees exercise for 1-3 hours/week, 2.5 per cent of employees exercise for 3-6 hours/week and merely 1.5 per cent stay fit by exercising for more than 6 hours/week. The
ASSOCHAM healthcare report also reveals that 38 per cent of employees spend in
the range of Rs.500-5000 on health care in a financial year. 42 per cent of the
respondents say that they spend less than Rs. 500 on their health expenditure
in a year. Eighteen
per cent of the employee’s health expenditure ranged between Rs. 5000-50000,
as they suffered from diabetes, acute liver disease, kidney disease, high blood
pressure and stroke and merely 2 per cent of the employees spend more than Rs.
50,000 due to heart disease/cardiovascular disease, paralytic attack, surgery. Interestingly, it was found that, out of the 32 per cent of corporate employees, 73 per cent of them were sick but they pulled them selves to workplace. This phenomenon of being present at work but not producing optimally is termed as ‘presenteesim’. Nearly
all the organizations witness such kind of phenomenon where sick employees show
up at work to avoid losing wage, incentive, goodwill etc, but tend to perform
below par, affecting productivity and quality of the work. Thirtyeight
per cent of corporate employees took sick leaves in the range of 1-7 days. The
absenteeism was mainly owing to acute disease like influenza, cold and flu, fever
(including malaria, viral and dengue), severe headaches. 12 per cent were absent
from workplace in the range of 8-15 days Six per cent and 5 per cent of the employees were on leave in the range of 31-100 days and above 100 days respectively. In this category employees suffering with severe acute and chronic diseases like minor paralytic attack, acute liver and kidney disease, skin disease, stroke, heart disease, disk slip are included.
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