One mosquito coil equals 100 cigarettes |  |
- One mosquito coil equals 100 cigarettes
- Woman's changing facial features helped diagnose tumour
- Volunteers promote public health through theatre
- Anna Hazare discharged from hospital
- India prepared to deal with bird flu: Government
- Hundreds step forward to pay Anna's medical bills
- Hazare's health improving, says doctor
| One mosquito coil equals 100 cigarettes Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:01 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) Smoke emitted from one mosquito repellent coil is equivalent to those of 100 cigarettes, thus causing harm to a large number of people in India, an expert said Wednesday. 'Not many people know about it, but the damage done to your lungs by one mosquito coil is equivalent to the damage done by 100 cigarettes. This was according to a recent study conducted in Malyasia,' said Chest Research Foundation director Sandeep Salvi. He was speaking at the conference 'Air Pollution and Our Health', organised by the Centre for Science and Environment - along with the Indian Council for Medical Research and the Indian Medical Association. Salvi said there is a lack of awareness about the impact of air pollution on human health. Pointing out the 'lack of research culture' among Indian doctors, Salvi said that indoor air pollution too is a health risk factor. Participants at the event, which included doctors and health researchers, also spoke about vehicular air pollution in the capital. According to estimates, about 55 percent of Delhi's population lives within 500 metres from main roads - and is, therefore, prone to a variety of physical disorders. 'The vehicular pollution is a major concern for the environment. The rising incidents of genetic disorder has a lot to do with air pollution. India loses one million children under five because of respiratory problems every year,' said Sanjeev Bagai, the chief executive officer of Batra Hospitals. He said industries also contribute to the air pollution and these need to be shifted out of the capital. http://www.rxpgnews.com    |
| Woman's changing facial features helped diagnose tumour Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:46 AM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Sep 1 - A look in the mirror started giving nightmares to Renu Sharma. Her lips were growing bigger, facial features were getting distorted, eyes were bulging out -- she'd begun to dread her own reflection. After a visit to a cosmetologist and a physician, she was diagnosed with brain tumour. 'It was in June that I started noticing changes in my facial features. Thinking this was because of heat, the first thought that came to my mind was consulting a cosmetologist,' Sharma, a homemaker, told IANS. 'But then I was advised to go to a physician. An MRI was done,' Sharma, 33, said. In a report that shocked her, it was revealed that Sharma had benign tumour in the pituitary gland of the brain. 'The tumour is known as Pituitary Adenoma. Excessive production of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland leads to changes in physical features,' Sudhir Tyagi, senior consultant of neurosurgery, told IANS. The pituitary gland is responsible for the production and release of hormones such as growth hormone. It was not just changing physical features that hinted at Sharma's deteriorating health condition, she also complained of piercing headache and weakness in limbs. Experts term the condition as Acromegaly. The metabolic disorder, which causes enlargement of body tissues, has a rare occurrence of six per 100,000 adults. The mother of two was recently operated at Apollo hospital and is now back at her Noida residence. 'We rarely see tumour cases resulting in changes in the facial and physical features of the patient. The patient was immediately taken for a minimal invasive skull-based surgery where we made incision through the nose to remove the tumour,' Tyagi explained. The surgery costs around Rs.200,000 in India. 'The difficult part is that we have not been able to ascertain the cause of the tumour. The patient slowly regains old features if diagnosed on time,' the doctor said. In cases where the diagnosis is done late,... http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
| Volunteers promote public health through theatre Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:05 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Aug 31 - In an unorthodox approach, a group of 21 youngsters from 14 countries are using forum theatre to enhance awareness on public health issues, importantly on water-borne diseases, organisers said Wednesday. 'Health on Stage' is a joint initiative of the Asia-Europe Foundation - and the Coordinating Committee of the International Voluntary Service -. Hosted by the Field Services and Inter-Cultural Learning - in Bangalore, Chennai and Mysore, the group's tour started on Aug 20 and concludes on Oct 1. 'The first phase of the project has just been concluded and, during this phase, volunteers familiarised themselves with the public health concerns of local communities,' FSL India president Rakesh S. Soans said. 'Water-related diseases are common to all the three locations.' Volunteers have been trained in inter-cultural learning and introduced to the methodologies used in forum theatre. 'With this necessary knowledge and skill, they will organise theatre performances with and for the local people,' Soans said. Direct interaction with local communities and creative performances will take place during field implementation between Aug 28 and Sep 26. The participants will later converge in Bangalore between Sep 27 and Oct 1 for an evaluation. Based on what they would have experienced, they will make recommendations on how to make the best use of forum theatre in promoting dialogue on water-related diseases. http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
| Anna Hazare discharged from hospital Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:41 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Aug 31 - Social activist Anna Hazare was Wednesday discharged from a hospital in Gurgaon after his condition improved, doctors attending on him said. Hazare was admitted to the Medanta Medicity hospital Sunday after he ended his 288-hour fast from Aug 16. 'He was discharged this evening after his vital parameters were found to be stable,' Yatin Mehta, one of the doctors monitoring him, told IANS. Mehta said the 74-year-old was in 'good condition' and 'fit'. It was not immediately known where Hazare was headed for after his discharge. 'We don't know about it,' said another doctor. Earlier in the day, Hazare had taken soft solid foods like rice, dal and idli. 'After breaking his 12-day fast, Hazare's health showed lot of improvement. His blood pressure is 141/90 which is normal,' Mehta said. Hazare broke his 12-day fast against corruption Sunday morning after parliament Saturday evening agreed in principle to accept his three demands for a stronger Lokpal bill. He was admitted to the hospital the same day. 'He has not started the complete diet, but he is having some soft food like rice, which is a good sign,' Mehta added. Hazare, doctors said, had started meeting some of his close associates for a few hours. http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
| India prepared to deal with bird flu: Government Posted: 31 Aug 2011 05:45 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Aug 31 - In the wake of the international agriculture monitoring and research body Food and Agriculture Organisation - issuing an alert for bird flu, the Indian government Wednesday said it is prepared to handle any situation. 'A few reports have come out in the press mentioning an FAO alert against a new and deadly mutant strain of avian influenza, popularly known as Bird Flu. The government has taken note of the FAO's alert and is prepared for any eventuality,' an agriculture ministry statement said. FAO, in a statement issued Aug 29, has 'urged heightened readiness and surveillance against a possible major resurgence of the H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza amid signs that a mutant strain of the deadly Bird Flu virus is spreading in Asia and beyond, with unpredictable risks to human health'. The agriculture ministry statement sought to allay the fears, saying a standard procedure was followed when ever any case was reported and this has so far kept the situation in control. 'Outbreaks of avian influenza have occurred in several countries in Asia for some time now. India has successfully handled all outbreaks in the country ever since the first outbreak of avian influenza in February 2006.' According to the government, the last outbreak of bird flu which hit the northeastern India in February this year was controlled effectively. 'The last outbreak took place during February-March, 2011, in Tripura. After following prescribed control and containment procedures the country was declared free from the disease with effect from July 4, 2011'. The ministry said the states have been asked to report any outbreak of the disease to be reported without delay. It also said that a good laboratory infrastructure including the High Security Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Bhopal -, and the regional disease diagnostic laboratories exist as part of the disease surveillance and control programme. 'Blood and tissue... http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
| Hundreds step forward to pay Anna's medical bills Posted: 31 Aug 2011 04:59 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Aug 31 - Hundreds of Anna Hazare supporters have stepped forward to pay the activist's hospital bill if the 74-year-old is charged. The help poured in a day after IANS reported Tuesday on the ambiguity over the veteran activist's medical bills for treatment at a Gurgaon-based hospital. The virtual world was abuzz with messages such as 'I want to pay for Annaji' on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and news sites. 'The people of India are with you, Annaji. We will pay for whatever expenses borne by you. Please give us the account number of India Against Corruption -,' posted Keerat Prakash on news website Yahoo. While help poured in from all corners, it was not clear if Hazare would be charged for his stay at Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon. Hazare was admitted to the hospital soon after he ended his 12-day fast for a stronger Lokpal Bill Sunday morning. 'He is a decent man. I have immense respect for what he is doing. Let us first see the bills, only then something can be said,' heart specialist Naresh Trehan said. Hazare has been under the medical supervision of Trehan and has not been charged till now. India Against Corruption - member Aswathi Muralidharan told IANS: 'Till now, he - has not been charged. We can only say who will pay the bill if we get the bill.' 'Even when Trehan had seen him earlier, he was not charged,' she added. But there is no shortage of volunteers in case of any eventuality. 'I am an engineering student at IIT. I request hospital authorities and Team Anna to share the details of amount that is needed. Pocket money or part-time job, our classmates will give in all help,' said S. Guru Prakash from Bangalore. Krishan Patel, from Ahmedabad, posted on micro-blogging site Twitter: ' Anna is our nation - hero. I am ready to contribute my one month full salary to meet his medical expenditure.' Many supporters posted their phone numbers for further assistance on any financial help. It was not... http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
| Hazare's health improving, says doctor Posted: 31 Aug 2011 04:53 PM PDT ( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) New Delhi, Aug 31 - Social activist Anna Hazare's health is improving after his 288-hour fast from Aug 16 and his vital parameters are stable, a doctor attending on him said Wednesday. The 74-year-old activist has started to take soft solid foods like rice and dal, said the doctor. 'Three days after breaking his 12-day fast, Hazare's health is improving. He is now taking some soft solid foods like idli, rice and dal. His blood pressure is 141/90 which is normal and he is showing good signs of improvement,' said Yatin Mehta, one of the doctors monitoring Hazare's condition at Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon. Hazare broke his 12-day fast against corruption Sunday morning after parliament Saturday evening agreed in principle to accept his three demands for a stronger Lokpal bill. He was admitted to the hospital the same day. 'He has not started the complete diet, but he is having some soft food like rice and his vital parameters are stable,' Mehta said. 'We are constantly monitoring him. As of now, he is in complete rest, but he is now meeting some of his close associates for a few hours,' he added. A team of doctors is keeping a close watch over Hazare, he said. http://www.rxpgnews.com   |
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