The Union Government Will Set Up A Pharma Park In Madhya Pradesh: Mr. Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemical And Fertilizers

The Union Government will set up a Pharma Park in Madhya Pradesh. After inaugurating the 6th International Echo Course & Workshop in Bhopal today Mr. Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemical & Fertilizers said that the concept of life style should be included in the Educational curriculum. The Union Minister also said that we should manufacture medical devices in the India. Madhya Pradesh can be the first State in India to manufacture medical devices. Mr. Kumar further said that Cardiac problems have become life time problems directly linked to Diabetic. There is a need for creating awareness among the students about Blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. All the medical personnel are to be trained in attending the cardiac problems at District and Tehsil level. The Union Minister presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to an eminent Echo Cardiologist Dr. Navin Nanda on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradeshn Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Madhya Pradesh has achieved 25 per cent Agriculture Growth. The state government provides medical assistance of Rs. 2 lakh for the BPL Families through Rajya Bimari Sahayata Kosh. Participating in the Inaugural Function, MP State Health Minister Mr. Narottam Mishra informed the gathering that the state government has launched several health and welfare Scheme especially for protection of Girl child in Madhya Pradesh.

Mr. Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers inaugurating the 6th International Echo Course & Workshop by lighting the lamp in Bhopal today. Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh is also seen.

Mr. Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers is addressing the 6th International Echo Course & Workshop in Bhopal today.

Mr. Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers is presenting the Life time Achievement Award to an eminent Echo Cardiologist Dr. Navin Nanda. Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh is also seen.

Almonds reduce Heart disease risk

A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that participants who ate almonds as part of a heart-healthy diet significantly improved certain factors associated with heart disease risk.[i] Researchers estimated that for every 30 grams increase (approximately 1 ounce) of almonds consumed daily during the study, study participants’ estimated 10-year coronary heart disease (CHD) risk score was reduced by 3.5%.

The randomized, controlled clinical study, conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, included 27 adult participants (mean age of 64 years) with elevated LDL cholesterol. Participants followed a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol that also included each of three dietary interventions for four weeks each in a crossover design.

Each day for four weeks, researchers gave one group 50-100 grams (2-4 ounces) of almonds. A control group received 100-200 grams of muffins, and a third group received 25-50 grams (1-2 ounces) of almonds plus 50-100 grams of muffins. Each participant completed all three dietary treatments, so the total length of the study was 12 weeks.

Study Details:

Design: The study was a randomized, controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effects of almond consumption on serum fatty acid composition and estimated 10-year risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Study participants were 27 adult men and women (mean age: 64 years) with elevated LDL cholesterol (mean 167 mg/dL) but were otherwise healthy. For four weeks, subjects consumed a National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Step 2 diet along with 50 – 100 g/day (approximately 2-4 oz.) of almonds (full-almond dose); 100 to 200 g/day of muffins (control); or 25 to 50 g (~1-2 oz.) of almonds plus 50-100 g/day of muffins (half-almond dose).

Conclusion:
Eating almonds as part of a heart-healthy diet had favorable effects on serum fatty acid profiles, which were associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease. These data are consistent with the large body of evidence in support of the heart health benefits of almond consumption.

About California Almonds
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Seven miraculous food for a healthy and beautiful skin

Who does not want a healthy, marvelous and glowy skin?Everyone desires to look young, to have that soft beautiful skin which feels good to touch and will make you look healthy and confident but, maintaining skin is not an easy task. Doing facials every day, or using cosmetic products for keeping your skin glowy is not a feasible for most of us, whether in terms of money or in terms of time. So, we need an alternative 7 miraculous food which will get that glowy skin with using less time and money.

1.Flax seeds: Adding Flax seeds to your oat meal or smoothies can help you to get rid of skin irritation and redness of skin. Flax seeds are rich in Omega 3 which control age spots and fine lines on your skin. It will make your skin look fresh and soft.

2.Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants. It purifies skin and makes your skin look younger.

3. Chocolate: It is not just pleasing for your taste buds but is also good for your skin. Chocolate increases flavonol intake that translates to gorgeous skin.

4.Sweet potatoes : they are high in vitamins C which increases collagen production that keeps your skin supple and smooth and also in vitamin A which is a potent antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents skin cancer.

5.Yogurt: Yogurt contains protein that keeps your skin firm and that helps fight the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

6.Salmon: Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that help hydrate your skin from the inside out as well as help fight inflammation, acne and wrinkles. Plus, consuming salmon regularly keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes healthy, strong hair.

7.Spinach: Spinach is a nutrient-rich food you should definitely include into your eating plan. It’s an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron, chlorophyll, folate, magnesium, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and plant protein, which are all great for your skin. Spinach is also packed with antioxidants that help prevent different types of skin problems. Eating spinach regularly will help clean your skin from the inside out.

Laughter: A free, priceless medicine

ow many of us actually had a great laugh lately and I mean the real laugh not the LOL that we write during texting but a real laugh out loud. I guess the answer will be no, for most of us and for those who said yes, are indeed the lucky ones. Gone are the days when we used to sit each day atleast few hours or minutes with our friends and relatives and had that great fun loving, emotionally touching conversation, which made us laugh aloud.

Our busy days, hectic schedule, stress, anxiety and isolation have turned us mundane and monotonous. We have turned into mannequin with no fun, no emotions and no affection. It seems like a huge problem but a one which need to be diagnosed soon in order to bring back the lost color of one’s life.

So what’s the treatment? What’s the medicine one should use? The answer is simple, the medicine is priceless but it’s free for you to use. The medicine is laughter. Yes! A small laugh can make your day. It can turn your monotonous life into a life which is full of joy, excitement and amazement. It will just not only make a difference in your life but will also affect the lives of your loved ones because as the old saying says Humor is infectious.

Laughter is far more contagious than any sniffle, cough or sneeze. One cannot laugh alone but need a partner to have a laugh with and to share the fun element of the life. In this way laugh enhances ones social bonding and creates a level of intimacy with the people.

Not just this, good laughter develops your immune system, boosts your energy, diminishes pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Those who are looking something in this article connection with weight loss here’s comes the line which matters to you it does reduced fat from your face and make your face glow.

Five Benefits of laughter on your physical health

1. It releases feel good hormone which makes you feel joyful.
2. It relaxes your whole body.
3. It boosts immune system.
4. It decreases pain and stress.
5. It reduces risk of heart disease.

Almond Board of California Celebrates an Afternoon of Health and Great Taste in Bhopal

Bhopal , 5th June 2014,: Almonds are a powerhouse of nutrition, and a healthy and versatile ingredient to cook with during these summer months! This was demonstrated in an interactive and fun afternoon celebrating health and good taste in Bhopal today as eminent Nutritionist Dr.Amita Singh came together with renowned Chef Ajay Chaudhary to talk about the multiple health benefits of almonds at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Bhopal. The dynamic chef showcased the usability of the nut of good health, in a live cooking demonstration of easy snacking recipes based on almonds, and delicious ways of incorporating the nut in one’s daily diet. The eminent dietician bust myths regarding the consumption of almonds during hot summer months, and shed light on their anti-oxidant and heart-healthy qualities, their role in managing weight, diabetes and overall wellbeing as demonstrated by international research.

Dr. Amita Singh, Nutrition Consultant at National Hospital, Bhopal said, “Each one of us remembers being told by our elders to consume almonds but lack the accurate knowledge about the health benefits it possesses. We encourage regular consumption of almonds, throughout the year to our clients, to snack on them when they feel hungry between meals, or start their mornings with almonds. One ounce of almonds contains 6 grams of protein, is cholesterol free and all this in a mere 138 calories. While it gives you a ‘full’ and satiated feeling, it also helps keep you away from unhealthy options. Almonds are heart-healthy and are also high in nutrients like vitamin E, protein, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and riboflavin and have pre-biotic and anti-oxidation qualities. Also, one serving of these nuts contains 13 grams of good or unsaturated fats and just 1 gram of saturated fat.”

“A lot of our clients also express concern about consuming nuts in summers. However, there are no studies that indicate any ‘heat generating’ effect of almonds and hence are beneficial to be consumed throughout the year”, added Dr.Amita Singh.

Chef Ajay Chaudhary, Sous Chef, Hotel Courtyard by Marriott, Bhopal who whipped up two delectable and easy-to-make almond-based recipes in a matter of moments, added, “I am extremely thrilled to be part of this occasion as I simply love cooking with almonds. They can be had whole or sliced, diced, blanched, flavoured, added to deserts, gravies, salads and even in smoothies and shakes to beat the summer heat. In my experience, I have often felt that the versatility of almonds have not been explored to the fullest when it comes to cooking with them. This afternoon gives me a perfect opportunity to showcase some easy almond based recipes that can be prepared and enjoyed by all.”

According to a health claim by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003, scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.

A handful of almonds a day are also easy to include in one’s diet and can be a perfect snacking option to make your evenings exciting. So go ahead and give your family the goodness of almonds everyday!

After horoscopes, health checks a hit among couples

Chennai: Earlier, it was the practice to match horoscopes before getting married. Today, new-age couples may still get horoscopes matched but they are also going in for more practical means of ensuring a long and fulfilling life together -- pre-marital health check-ups. These include a gamut of tests that screen for potential health problems and hereditary diseases.
"There is more awareness now. While women used to come earlier with their mothers, aunts or friends, now they are coming with the men they are going to marry," says fertility specialist Dr Priya Selvaraj. "While some couples are comfortable with each other as they are in love, even in the case of arranged marriages, the couple get talking, get to know each other, and are honest about their problems."
Pre-marital health checkups are very important, says sexologist DrNarayana Reddy. "You need to get not just blood tests done but also a physical examination by a doctor. It can rectify certain things that can later on impact a marriage."
While blood tests screen for hereditary diseases like thalassemia and haemophilia, it is also essential to get blood sugar and cholesterol levels checked. "For instance, if a person has diabetes, it is better to avoid marrying someone with the same disorder as the chances of the baby being diabetic is higher if both parents have it," says Reddy.
A few hospitals and diagnostic centres have come up with special packages. Apollo Hospitals offers pre-marital health checks for couples as well as individuals that includes blood group and Rh typing, urine routine, screening for HIV as well as semen analysis and consultation with an urologist for men, and pelvic ultrasound screening and gynaecologist consultation for women. The package costs 4,000 per person and requires you to spend a couple of hours in hospital.
"We test for diabetes, anaemia, and even Rh typing. If the man is Rh +ve and the woman Rh -ve, they need to know what precautions to take in case the baby is Rh +ve," says Dr Udhaya Balasubramanian, group director, preventive medicine, Apollo Hospitals. "These check-ups are useful to start a healthy married life."
A leading diagnostic centre with several branches in the city offers pre-marital screenings. Its technicians will also come home for tests if you prefer it. While some may not opt for packages, women do often visit gynaecologists for a wellness check-up. "Some women want to check if their uterus and ovaries are normal as they have irregular menstrual cycles. Others want to know if they are healthy enough to go ahead with a pregnancy while yet others who don't want to conceive immediately want contraceptive advice," says fertility specialist Dr Geetha Haripriya.
"We do an ultrasound of the abdomen, check blood sugar and do infection screening, checking for hepatitis B and C. We also offer HIV screening but it is optional."

Never Skip Dinner

What can I eat for dinner? Should I even eat dinner? Maybe, I should eat a 'no-carb' dinner...

Don't these questions perplex most of us? Especially those who believe that 'food = calories'. Food is the magical fuel that not only nourishes us to live a satisfied, accomplished and happy life but is also the reason you and I are alive. But fearing food is the best way to lose the plot.
And this fear of food doubles when we think of eating at night. Why? Do you believe that when the sun sets, your breathing, circulation or vision reduces? No! This beautiful human body is constantly working, even through the night when we are sleeping. The pumping action of the heart, the breathing through the lungs, the excretory system - all work 24*7, a feat no machine can ever match. Thus, fuelling this body is essential, be it before or after the sun has set.

Don't sleep on an empty stomach
I agree dinner meals should be smaller as compared to our breakfast or lunch; only because our activity gradient reduces as the day progresses (unless you are working night shifts). But dinner is also an important meal, which must never be skipped. Skipping this meal will result in a very large gap between your last meal of the day and the first meal of the next day. This can cause ravenous hunger, severe acidity, nausea, blackouts and a disturbed sleep to name some of the most basic side-effects. Skipping a meal as important as dinner can also be the reason you give in to temptation and crave 'something sweet' at night. This happens because you have not filled your bowl well through the day with the right calories (read carbs) and thus will reach out and fill it with the wrong ones (read desserts) - instincts of survival, remember?

What's the right time to eat?
The earlier you eat your dinner, the better it is, only because you are awake longer and perhaps, a little more active than you'd be too late in the night. When we are awake, our body works at BMR (basal metabolic rate) but when we sleep, its slows down to RMR (resting metabolic rate). The longer you are awake, the more your body will be able to burn versus burning lesser at rest. But as I said earlier, dinner is an important meal and it should not be skipped. So, definitely eat a light dinner and stay awake for at least two hours post that. Yes, sacrificing your sleep may be the price you have to pay, but you can't win everywhere!

Heavy dinners cause 'fat hangovers'
Eating a very large, lavish dinner results in what I call a 'fat hangover'! Just like drinking excess alcohol slows you down the next day, eating a large, high-sugar or highfat meal at night overloads your digestive system. It doesn't get adequate rest through the night, thereby slowing your body physically and mentally the next day.The key here is to maintain a balance. Eat a light, healthy, carb-included, small dinner every night and see how easily you fall asleep. You'll wake up happy, fresh and full of life the next day, it will clear your bowels and last but not the least, it will help you lose some weight along the way!

CHRC inaugurates new unit
3 October 2013, Choithram Hospital & Research Centre (CHRC) with joint collaboration of ZOC, Centre for Surgery, Germany, has inaugurated Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Surgery centre to give world class facilities and services to the patients.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Georg Fieseler inaugurated the centre and delivered his speech on rehabilitating patients of knee transplantation and disabilities due to arthritis.

Stem-cell therapy wipes out HIV in 2 patients

Both Had Received Transplants For Blood Cancer
8 July 2013,London : Two HIV-positive patients in the US who underwent bone marrow transplants for cancer have stopped anti-retroviral therapy and still show no detectable sign of the HIV virus, researchers said on Wednesday.

The Harvard University researchers stressed it was too early to say the men have been cured, but said it was an encouraging sign that the virus hasn’t rebounded in their blood months after drug treatment ended.
The first person reported to be cured of HIV. American Timothy Ray Brown, underwent a stem cell transplant in 2007 to treat his leukemia. He was reported by his German doctors to have been cured of HIV two years later.
Brown’s doctors used a donor who had a rare genetic mutation that provides resistance against HIV. So far, no one has observed similar results using ordinary donor cells such as those given to the two patients by the Harvard University researchers.

ACCIDENTAL CURE?

The researchers, Timothy Henrich and Daniel Kuritzkes of the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, announced last year that blood samples taken from the men - who both had blood cancers – showed no traces of the HIV virus eight months after they received bone marrow transplants to replace cancerous blood cells with healthy donor cells. The men were still on anti HIV drugs at the time.
The men have both since stopped anti-retroviral therapy – one 15 weeks ago and the other seven weeks ago – and show no signs of the virus, Henrich told an international AIDS conference in Malaysia on Wednesday.
“They are doing very well,” Henrich said. “While these results are exciting, they do not yet indicate that the men have been cured. Only time will tell.”
The HIV virus may be hiding in other organs such as the liver, spleen or brain and could return months later, he warned.

A painless way to treat cavities : Regrow teeth using stem cells

Tokyo : No more painful root canals? Scientists are close to developing a new and effective way to treat tooth decay that fully restores the tooth rather than requiring it to be filled, capped or extracted. The method, which uses stem cells, could prove especially useful in treating the kinds of cavities leading to most dreaded and painful procedure – the root canal.
“Generally we treat deep cavities by capping the tooth and removing any inflamed pulp surrounding it. But this has limited success and the problem frequently progresses until the tooth must be removed, “ said Misako Nakashima, of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Obu, Japan. In the study, the goal of researchers was to test a stem cell-based therapy that would regenerate the dentin-pulp complex and, consequently, totally restore the tooth’s structure and function. At the same time, researchers wanted to assess the safety of pulp stem cell transplantation in humans as a prelude to upcoming clinical trials.
They began by performing root canals on a group of 18 dogs, collecting the pulp stem cells and then treating them in the lab with a growth factor called granulocyte-colony stimulating factor(G-CSF).

Night shifts up cancer risk in women
8 July 2013,London : Working night shifts for more than 30 years can double a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, scientists have warned. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, Canadian researchers assessed whether night shifts were linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. They studied 1,134 women with breast cancer and 1,179 women without the disease, but of the same age, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Kingston, Ontario. Shift work has been suggested as a risk factor for breast cancer, but there has been some doubt about the strength of the findings, largely because of issues around the assessment of exposure and the failure to capture the diversity of shift work patterns. Several previous studies have also been confined to nurses rather than the general population. The women, who had done various different jobs, were asked about their shift work patterns over their entire work history; hospital records were used to determine tumour type. This may be important, said the authors, because risk factors vary according to hormone sensitivity, and the sleep hormone melatonin, disruption to which has been implicated in higher breast cancer risk among night shift workers, may boost oestrogen production. Around one in three women in both groups had worked night shifts. There was no evidence that those who had worked nights for up to 14 years or between 15 and 29 years had any increased risk of developing breast cancer. But those who had worked nights for 30 or more years were twice as likely as likely to have developed the disease, after taking account of potentially influential factors, although the numbers in this group were comparatively small. The associations were similar among those who worked in healthcare and those who did not.

Male infertility IVF tied to autism in kids?
5 July 2013,London : Children born after IVF treatments used for male infertility are 50% more likely to suffer from an intellectual disability and are also at a higher risk of autism, a new largest-of-its-kind study has claimed. The study led by researchers at King’s College London, Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York is the first to compare all available IVF treatments and the risk of neuro-developmental disorders in kids. By using anonymous data from the Swedish national registers, researchers analysed more than 2.5 million birth records from 1982 and 2007 and followed-up whether children had a clinical diagnosis of autism or intellectual disability (defined as having an IQ below 70) up until 2009.

Of the 2.5m children, 1.2% (30,959) were horn following IVF. Of the 6,959 diagnosed with autism, 103 were born after IVF. “IVF treatments are vastly different in terms of their complexity. When we looked at IVF treatments combined, we found there was no overall increased risk for autism, but a small increased risk of intellectual disability.” Said Sven Sandin, co-author of the study from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry. “When we separated the different IVF treatments, we found that ‘traditional’ IVF is safe, but that IVF involving ICSI, which is specifically recommended for paternal infertility is associated with an increased risk of both intellectual disability and autism in children, “he said.

Golden triangle of happiness revealed
5 July 2013,Melbourne : A new study has revealed what leads to the “golden triangle of happiness” – a loving partner, up to $100,000 of household income and a social activity that offers a sense of purpose.
According to Deakin University psychologist professor Robert Cummins, being fat is no barrier to happy life, News.com.au reported. Cummins has taken aim at doctors and societal attitudes which push the idea that fat or obese people are unhappy.

Doctors should start thinking more about their patient’s overall happiness instead of focusing solely on high blood pressure and cholesterol problems, he said.

The culmination of 29 surveys over 12 years of research has found that health is not part of the three elements that comprise the golden triangle. It also revealed that if you live within the golden triangle you are more than likely to have a permanent smile on your face.

Aakriti Group (AG8), all set to launch the Aakriti Nature Cure Center at Bhopal- Indore National Highway, near Gram Phanda, Bhopal
Bhopal, Bhopal, 7th March 2013:– Aakriti group (AG8) is Central India's leading real estate company who has been ruling the industry since last 16 years. Now Aakriti group is now all set to launch their most awaited project "Aakriti Nature Cure Center " (ANCC) in Bhopal- Indore National Highway, near Gram Phanda, Bhopal, which provides you an opportunity to get rid of your ailments through the five basic elements of nature – earth, water, sun, air and ether.

The centre offers various kinds of holistic therapies through - Naturopathy, Panchakarma (Ayurveda), and Yogic science. It's a place where nature takes care of your entire body system. The centre is headed by Dr. Joy Kumar Singh Chief Medical Officer with more than 20 years' experience in the field.

He added, we will be using healing elements from the nature to treat various ailments like chronic digestive system problems, hypertension, hypotension, allergic cold and cough, bronchial asthma, diabetes, arthritis, cervical and lumber problems, stress, anxiety, skin problems, obesity and many other chronic diseases. The center would be providing customized healthy diet for individuals. The residents of Central India will be enjoying this delight from today itself.

Dr. Joy observes that the biggest challenge is to make the people aware of the wide-ranging benefits of the integrated holistic science which is based on the lifestyle management.

The nature cure centre at Gram Phanda, Bhopal-Indore national highway, is the dream project of Hemant Kumar, CMD, AG8 (Aakriti Group). I am very pleased, that we are launching the 'Aakriti Nature Cure Centre’ (ANCC) with a vision of providing treatment in a natural way. After being in the real estate industry for more than 16 years, and providing the most luxurious residential projects to the inhabitants of Central India, this was our most awaited project. We always try to provide a healthy lifestyle through our innovative ventures. At ANCC we hope to get you back on track. Ayurveda treatments help your body recover and rejuvenate, while Naturopathy is not only just a treatment, but a way of life and Yoga supports to maintain a healthy way of life. We hope this center would help bring better health for people of Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh.

Aakriti Nature Cure Centre is the project by AG8 Group in Bhopal to promote Vedic methodology of healing. This center is located on Sehore road – just 18 kms from Bhopal. It is set on a lush five acre property amidst swaying palms. Accommodation at ANCC consists of - luxurious rooms built in true Vedic style cottages. The ambience, serenity with only the sound of the trees and the birds makes ANCC a piece of paradise. Different kinds of wellness packages tailored for specific conditions are one of the attractions at ANCC. Yoga, Ayurveda & Naturopathy i.e. the natural way of treatment best defines the USP of ANCC.

JABALPUR PATIENT GETS WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED STENT
Bhopal, 27th February 2013– In one of the recent developments of today's advanced medical science, it was the turn of Jabalpur resident Mrs. Kamla Ben Shah (name changed on request) to get the world first Bioabsorbable stent ABSORB in order to get treated for her Cardiac problems. Sixty One (61) year old Mrs. S.B. was treated by the leading Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Nitin Tiwari at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur.

Mrs. Kamla Ben had been a Hypertension and Diabetes patient for many years and already had a stent placed in one of the arteries (LAD). However, over the past many years the blockage developed again in the same artery. It was a single-vessel disease with 80% edge Restenosis in LAD. She was having a recurrent angina (chest pain etc.) since last 2 months and was very unstable. On meeting Dr. Tiwari, she was advised the placement of ABSORB, which was done successfully at the Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur. Dr Nitin Tiwari has had discussions and had worked with Dr Henriques from Amsterdam Medical Center, Neatherlands on ABSORB technology.

Dr. Nitin Tiwari, Interventional Cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur said, "This patient had edge Restenosis in the LAD 80%, hence 2.5 into 18 mm ABSORB was deployed in LAD & partly in the previous metallic stent. In India, our food habits and lifestyle is such that we are extremely prone to Cardiovascular diseases and therefore it will be wise to take good preventive measures to avoid cardiac diseases and lead a healthy life. This was the first case of ABSORB being used in instent restenosis in Central India."

Medically speaking, this revolutionary Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) is the first drug-eluting, fully bioresorbable device of its kind available for the patients. Made of polylactide, a naturally dissolvable material that is commonly used in medical implants such as dissolving sutures, this scaffold, similar to a small mesh tube, is designed to open a blocked heart vessel and restore blood flow to the heart. It provides support to the vessel until the artery can stay open on its own and then dissolves naturally over time leaving NO metal inside the blood vessel. Most importantly this kind of Stent ends up increasing the size of the artery by around 18% in 2 years and also restores the natural artery function. This makes easier for the patients incase they require a re-intervention or by-pass surgery necessary in future.

Madhya Pradesh launched Setu Sampark Scheme to mark the occasion of ASHA Diwas on January 28, 2013. The ASHA workers will be in contact with each other and health machinery and information systems through closed user group using special mobile sim. It will help them report about health status and situation in their respective jurisdictions. The Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the scheme.

A target has been set to distribute over 75 thousand sim cards. Of this, 56 thousand sim cards will be given to ASHA workers and 14 thousand to multi-purpose health workers. Works are underway in the state to make available effective health services to people through ‘Kayakalp Abhiyan’ and ‘We Care’ scheme. Sick new born care units are functional in 39 districts. Madhya Pradesh is pioneer in the country to have established such units. Similarly, 276 nutrition rehabilitation centres are also functional.

District level Cancer Treatment Camps will be held in the state from February 25 to March 30. Camps are underway from January 15 at health centres and development block headquarters for examination of cancer and other diseases. Under e-monitoring, a transparent system has been implemented in the state for health budget, purchase, distribution and management of medicines. Arrangements for receiving complaints regarding sex determination test-based abortion have been made through ‘Hamari Bitiya’ website.

Free pathology test facility will be available in government hospitals and health centres in Madhya Pradesh. The State Cabinet chaired by the Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a decision to this effect. A special medical allowance for doctors has also been sanctioned.

As many as 48 types of Pathology tests could be conducted in district hospitals. Similarly, 13 types of tests will be conducted in primary health centres, 5 in sub-health centres. The community health centres will have facility for 26 types of pathology tests while 32 tests will be conducted in civil hospitals. The Chief Minister formally launched the free pathology test facility from Pachor in Rajgarh district.

The doctors and specialists employed under the Health & Family Welfare Department will have Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 per month as medical service allowance with effect from August 26, 2008. About 4000 doctors will get benefit. Medical service allowance will be given as per their pay scales and grade pay.

How to Prevent Swine Flu?

Don’t know whether or not to get the H1N1 vaccination? You might want to read some of these precautions before you sign up for the shot. If you’re opting for other ways to dodge the flu, here are 14 tips to boost your immunity and stay healthy

1. Optimize your vitamin D level. Adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for our immune systems to function optimally. Unfortunately there are no significant dietary sources of vitamin D, most of our intake comes from exposure to sunlight. If you live far from the equator, you simply don’t get enough sun through Fall and Winter to make all the vitamin D you need. So unless you supplement during this period, your innate immunity will be compromised. vitamin D plays such a crucial role in so many aspects of your body’s functioning, that supplementing with it makes sense whether you decide to get the flu shot or not.

We know that influenza always gets worse during the winter months. Now there is good evidence to suggest that this is because as sunlight hours lessen during the winter, the people living in the northern hemisphere become vitamin D deficient and are susceptible to influenza infections of all kinds.

The current recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board of the U.S. Institute of Medicine: from 200 to 600 IU/day depending on one’s age, are way too low.

These values were originally chosen because they were found to prevent osteomalacia (bone softening) and rickets. It is now recognized that vitamin D has many additional physiological functions, for which these levels are totally inadequate. A number of scientists are therefore calling for the Food and Nutrition Board in the U.S. and its counterparts abroad to reassess their current recommendations. Get your 25 hydroxy vitamin D level checked by your Doctor (if that is not an option, you can self test your level with ZRT labs)

Although the current normal range is between 20 and 50ng/ml, this is much too low for optimal health. You want your level to be between 50 and 70ng/ml.

This is the most important step you can take to prevent the flu! It may require a number of months taking 5,000 to 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily (especially during winter) under a doctor’s supervision, to optimize your blood level. Monitor your 25 hydroxy vitamin D status every three months until you are in the optimal range, then cut back to a maintenance dose of at least 2,000 IU a day.

2. Get adequate sleep.This is an indispensable requirement for a strong immune system.

3. Get adequate exercise.This keeps you robust.

4. Take actions to lower your stress levels.

Do breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga, spend time doing something that makes you happy. Feeling spent, overwhelmed and or mentally run down has a causal relationship to your physical health.

5. Wash your hands frequently but not excessively.It decreases your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap because of the risk of creating resistant bacteria. Rather use a simple chemical-free soap.

6. Avoid sugar and processed foods as they decrease your immune function dramatically.

7. Eat phytonutrient rich meals (lots of colorful salads and dark greens).

8. Eat lots of garlic, it works as a broad spectrum antibiotic.

9. Take a probiotic daily (look for one with 10-20 billion organisms). A strong immune system relies heavily on having a strong foundation in the gut.

10. Keep a supply of antiviral herbal supplements on hand. As opposed to antiviral drugs, antiviral herbs do not cause resistant strains because they are multifaceted and contain literally thousands of different medicinal compounds. Thus they are able to attack viruses with a full spectrum of synergistic substances. Andrographis, Olive leaf extract, Grapefruit seed extract and Elderberry extract all have antiviral properties. Use one or a combination of some of them as a prophylactic measure, for example, whenever you travel (airports) or enter a potentially compromised environment such as a large office, auditorium, stadium, theater etc.

And if you really want to go all out, here are 4 more tips:

11. Take 1-2 grams of fish oils daily– it’s beneficial for immune function.

12. Take 2 grams of vitamin C daily, yes it does help.

13. Stock your home pharmacy with an immune building formula. Look for one that contains Cordyceps and Astragulus — take it throughout the flu season.

14. Keep homeopathic Oscillococcinum on hand. Take it at the earliest sign of a cold or flu as early intervention is essential.

If you are exposed to someone with the flu directly, you can take one dose twice a day for two days. You can also take one vial once a week throughout the winter, and two or three times a week during flu season, as a preventative measure.

Bhopal: Expectant mothers will be given free of cost diet in the government hospitals till their discharge after delivery from there. Post-natal, a woman will be kept at the health institution for 48 hours compulsorily. The responsibility of providing these women quality and suitable food will rest with the district-level Quality Assurance Committee and officers of the office of the Controller, Food and Drugs Administration Department. These instructions have been given by Commissioner, Health, JN Kansotiya to all the district collectors and Chief Medical and Health Officers. Detailed directives have also been issued in this connection. After ordinary delivery, the woman should be kept at the health institution for at least 48 hours so that if any complication is detected during this period, it can be treated. Instructions have been given to provide free of cost breakfast, lunch and dinner to such women at the government hospitals where there is kitchen facility. It has been made clear in the instructions that if any health institution does not have kitchen facility, then the Rogi Kalyan Samiti will arrange meals through a selected self-help group. Assistance can also be sought in this task from the self-help groups, which have been preparing midday meals. It has been said in the instructions that free of cost nutritious diet should be given at the government hospitals to pregnant women for at least three days in case of general delivery and for seven days in case of cesarean delivery. It has also been made clear that such a woman can be kept in the hospital for more than this period if it is medically required and given free of cost diet during this extended period. A woman admitted to a government hospital for pre-natal complications will also be provided free food. If the new born is kept in S.N.C.U after delivery, his mother will also be given free food during that period. It has been said in the instructions that the responsibility of ensuring quality of diet will rest with the district-level Quality Assurance Committee and district officers of Food & Drugs Administration Department.

EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF PNDT ACT

The Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 (PNDT Act) will be effectively implemented in the state with a view to making Bitiya Bachao Abhiyan result-oriented. According to the Act, now the powers of training for running ultra sound sonography machines will be exercised by the government medical colleges. The committee constituted under PNDT Act undertakes reviews of its implementation in the state and gives its advices. Those present at the meeting included Joint Director Health Dr BN Chouhan, Additional Secretary Law RK Bani, UNFPA state programme coordinator Dr Prakash Dev, representatives of voluntary organisations and officers concerned. At the meeting, stress was laid on ensuring implementation of the Act on the grassroot level with a view to making Bitiya Bachao Abhihan. Concerning officers were asked to strictly undertake regular inspections of ultra sonography centres and ensure whether they are working as per the norms laid down under the Act. They were also told to immediately cancel the licence of the ultra sonography centre, which flouts the norms. Instructions were given at the meeting, to compile information about the women undergoing pre-natal test in Form-F. It should also be ensured that the report given to the patients contains the name of the institution and the doctor who conducts the test. Emphasising the need for training and sensitisation of radiologists, the meeting was informed that now the powers of giving training and certificate about handling ultra sonography machines rest exclusively with government medical colleges. Only the certificate issued by these institutions should be recognised. It was also suggested that with a view to ensuring balance in sex ratio, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act should not be allowed to be misused.

CONTROL YOUR HEART ATTACK
Soon a smile will be seen on the faces of all the hearts patients. Here is a reason to smile. Now a single pill "polipill" will reduce the chances of heart attack to almost 80%. And to add more to the smiles, this pill is potent enough that it will help the patients to live 10-12 years more. Dr.Rekha.A.Pathak, a consultant in Nanavati Hospital, who has been the director, Head & Professor of J.J.Group of hospitals, updated the doctors with this new discovery. Dr. Lekha .A. Pathak was here in Bhopal to visit the 3rd round of the occasion of Cardiology, Diabitology & Electro-cardiology. This pill helps in controlling Blood Pressure as well. POLIPILL is a mixture of different medicines. This pill is not available in the market yet. More research is on the way to launch it in the market

"Walk Your Way To Life"

Walking is the best form of exercise. It is low-impact on the joints and high-impact in results. It burns calories on per-mile basis equivalent to running (average 100 per mile for an adult, only the distances vary). Labeled as leisurely exercise though, it offers a great workout for the entire body. But how to make it better? Increase pace, not the stride. Walk at a brisk speed of 12-13 min per mile (4.5 mph) from an ordinary walk of 3 mph.

Secret: Take more steps per minute at a normal stride. Do not increase stride. Longer stride in less time causes fatigue and is less effective.

Line Yourself: Olympic and other elite race-walkers swing their hips more often than the sedentary folks do. Their feet move in line, as opposed to walking with legs at shoulder width.

Proper arms movement: Swinging arms correctly are necessary. Arms should be bent at the elbow at an 85 degree angle, and should be pumped close to the body from the lower breast bone to the back of the hips. This actually propels the body forward, and helps achieve a quicker and shorter stride.