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Padma Shri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee |
12th February, 2011, Saturday eMedinewS Presents Audio News of the Day
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Sensitivity, specificity of HbA1c for diabetes diagnosis may decrease with age
According to a study published online Feb. 1 in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, the sensitivity and specificity of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) cut–points for the diagnosis of diabetes decrease with age.
Researchers divided 90 Asian patients without diabetes into four age groups, and all patients underwent both an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and an HbA1c test. Area under the receiver operator curve analysis was used to obtain the best cut–point (i.e., 6.2%) to diagnose diabetes in this population, using the results from the OGTT to validate diagnosis. Sensitivity and specificity of this cut–point decreased from 88.9% and 72.7% in the youngest group to 54.5% and 66.7% in the oldest group.
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2nd eMedinewS revisiting 2010
Revisiting the Year 2010 with Dr KK Aggarwal
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(By Dr GM Singh)
I asked God to take away my habits. God said: No, It is not for me to take away. but it is for you to give it up.
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2nd eMedinewS Revisiting 2010 Doctors enjoy the Lively Cultural evening in the 2nd eMedinewS revisiting 2010 at Maulana Azad Medical College on 9th January 2011 |
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Certificate courses in 2D and 3D Echocardiography/Fellowship Diploma in non invasive cardiology
Contact Dr KK Aggarwal, Moolchand Medcity, email: emedinews@gmail.com
Children ‘edutained’ on TB
NEW DELHI: To educate students about tuberculosis, entertaining awareness games based on the model of popular television serial Kaun Banega Crorepati and cricket are now being freely distributed in many schools of the Capital. These interactive games endorsed by Government's Revised National TB Control Programme are being distributed in both public and government schools in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. The programme has been initiated even in some MCD schools. Compact discs have also been given to State TB Control Office of Delhi for distribution across its network. A specialised website has been dedicated to access and promote these games. A total of 2,000 CDs have been distributed and more than 7.5 lakh games have been downloaded. "About 20,000 children have benefited through computer and web–based games," said Hilmi Quraishi, director of Social Initiatives of ZMQ who developed the TB games. (Source: The Hindu, Feb 07, 2011)
(Contributed by Rajat Bhatnagar, International Sports & Fitness Distribution, LLC http://www.isfdistribution.com)
February is Heart Health Month. Today’s tip
A bowl of oatmeal or whole–grain cereal has benefits that last all day. The fiber and complex carbohydrates in whole grains help you feel fuller longer; less temptation to overeat at lunch. They also help reduce LDL "bad" cholesterol. Make it a part of your weight loss strategy. Examples of whole grains include wild rice, popcorn, brown rice, barley, and whole–wheat flour.
(Dr Monica and Brahm Vasudev)
Celiac patients may be at increased risk for IHD
Patients with celiac disease have an increased risk for developing ischemic heart disease, according to a study in Circulation.
Preliminary study suggests antihistamines may increase risk of tumor development
More than dozen small studies have suggested that people with allergies are less likely to develop gliomas. However, in an analysis in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, when researchers looked at information from 419 patients who had glioma and 612 who did not, they found that antihistamine use "actually increased a person’s chance of developing a glioma.
Elective surgery for tetralogy of Fallot can be safely done before infants develop symptoms
Elective surgery for tetralogy of Fallot can be done early, long before infants develop symptoms, according to a study presented at the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease meeting.
Updated labeling for HIV drug Reyataz provides direction on use in pregnant women
The US FDA approved an update to the labeling for Reyataz (atazanavir) on February 7, 2011, to include dose recommendations for pregnant women infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Reyataz is a protease inhibitor that has been studied in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients infected with HIV and is administered once daily as part of combination HIV therapy.
Carotid IMT weak predictor of events. Femoral IMT predicts events & revascularization. Plaques in the carotid artery relate to CV death or non–fatal MI, plaques in femoral artery relate to revascularization. Evaluations of plaques provide better prediction than assessments of IMT in stable angina. (Ref: Eur Heart J 2001;22(1):62–72)
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Dr Veena Aggarwal(Dr Arpan Gandhi and Dr Navin Dang)
Tests for Adrenal Insufficiency & Addison’s Disease
Cortisol Levels normally vary in the blood, peaking in the early morning. If the adrenal gland is either not functioning normally or not being stimulated by ACTH, then cortisol levels will be consistently low. Cortisol levels are used, along with ACTH and ACTH stimulation tests, to help diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
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Tax rebate under Section 88 on Tuition Fee to the extent of Rs.12,000 per child for two children.
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Direct crediting of all refunds to the bank account of the tax payer through electronic clearance system (ECS).
LIST OF APPROVED DRUG FROM 01.01.2010 TO 31.8.2010
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Sertaconazole 2% w/v+ Zinc Pyrithione 1% w/v Shampoo |
For the treatment in adults patients with dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp |
05/03/2010 |
International Medical Science Academy (IMSA) Update
Atrial fibrillation: Lenient versus strict rate control
A randomized trial in patients with atrial fibrillation compared a lenient rate control strategy (resting heart rate <110 beats per minute) with a strict rate–control strategy (resting heart rate <80 beats per minute and heart rate during moderate exercise <110 beats per minute). There was no significant difference in the primary composite outcome at three years, but nearly nine times as many visits were required to achieve the strict rate control targets.
Dr Good Dr Bad
Situation: Embolization occurs in how many patient of DVT? (JR to SR).
Dr Bad: Rare!
Dr Good: Common!
Lesson: Embolization occurs in about 50% of patients with proximal vein DVT.
Make Sure
Situation: A 7–month–old infant presented with grunting respiration, fever, anorexia and irritability. On chest x–ray, pneumatoceles was present.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why did you not start erythromycin immediately?
Lesson: Make sure to remember that erythromycin is an effective drug for Staphylococcal acquired pneumonia.
An Inspirational Story
(Contributed by Dr Prachi Garg)
Twinkies and Root Beer
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six–pack of Root Beer and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie.
The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, the man smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy? "He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked," Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added," You know, he’s much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!
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Mind Teaser
Read this…………………
MAKE – MAKE = ZERO
Yesterday’s Mind Teaser: I/8
Answer for Yesterday’s Mind Teaser: I over–ate
Correct answers received from: Dr Rakesh Bhasin, Dr K.P.Rajalakshmi, Dr (Maj. Gen.) Anil Bairaria, Dr K.V.Sarma, Dr K.Raju, Dr Parul Chopra Buttan
Answer for 10th February Mind Teaser: An outside chance
Correct answers received from: Dr Sudipto Samaddar
Send your answer to ijcp12@gmail.com
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Laugh a While
(Contributed by Dr G M Singh)
Marriage are like old bed room slippers. they are well worn and have lost there appeal, but you don’t want to replace them with a new pair because they are too cosy and comfortable.
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Knowledge is amusing
The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with Asia, America, Australia, Europe.
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A heart check up for your valentine, what an idea sir ji. imabanarasbranch
(Press Release for use by the newspapers)
Workshop on fetal and neonatal echocardiography and detection of neck artery thickness in children, adolescence and adults
International Medical Science Academy Delhi Chapter is organizing a workshop on fetal and neonatal echocardiography and also on the need for measuring neck artery wall thickness in children and young adults on Sunday, 13th February, 2011 at Moolchand Medcity.
Giving the details, Dr. KK Aggarwal, Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Senior Consultant Moolchand Medcity and President Heart Care Foundation of India, said that 1% of the children born today have significant congenital heart diseases and the same can be diagnosed before 20 weeks by a high resolution colour Doppler ultrasound. If incompatible for life, such fetus can be aborted before 20 weeks. Coronary Heart Disease is no more a disease of high–risk pregnancies; therefore, all pregnancies need to be screened for presence of underlying heart diseases.
The workshop will be conducted by Dr. KK Aggarwal, Dr. Vandana Chadha, Foetal Echo Specialist at Moolchand Medcity and Dr. Savitri Srivastava, Neonatal Cardiologist from Escorts Heart Institute.
All children who are obese or overweight or have a family history of heart diseases or with faulty lifestyle should have their neck artery wall thickness measured to know their chances of future heart attacks.
eMedinewS Events: Register at emedinews@gmail.com
Workshop on Fetal and Paedatric Echocardiography Pre and perinatal management of heart disease
13th February 2011, Sunday, Moolchand Medcity, 8AM –10AM
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Fetal Echocardiography–How to get it right: Dr Vandana Chaddha
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Fetal Cardiac Spectrum– abnormal cases with interactive session: Dr Vandana Chaddha
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Neonatal Cardiac Cases– Hits and misses inetractive session: Dr Savitri Srivastava
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Intima Media Thickness and Plaque Volume, New Marker for Atherosclerosis Regression in Children: Dr KK Aggarwal
Delhi Medical Council Inaugural CME on Managing Common Emergencies
Date: Sunday, 20 Feb., 2011
Programme – 1.00PM – 4.00PM
1.00 PM 1.30PM Lunch
1.30 PM 1.45PM Inauguration
1.45 PM 4.00PM Scientific Programme
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| RTA, Emerging Epidemic |
1:45 PM – 2.05 PM
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Dr MC Misra
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Dr BK Dhaon, Dr Praveen Bhatia, Dr Chander Prakash
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| Acute Febrile Illness |
2.05 PM – 2.25 PM
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Dr N.P Singh
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Dr OP Kalra, Dr SP Byotra,
Dr B Gupta |
| Haematuria – Red Alarm |
2.25 PM – 2.45 PM
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Dr Anil Goyal
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Dr P.N Dogra, Dr. Rajeev Sood
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| Managing PPH – Saving Lives |
2.45 PM – 3.05 PM
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Dr Reva Tripathi
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Dr Sharda Jain
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| Panel Discussion of Update of Lt. Side chest pain | 3.05 PM – 3.50 PM |
Dr Purshottam Lal, Dr Naresh Gupta |
Dr PS Gupta, Dr K.K Aggarwal, Dr Ashok Seth |
Vote of Thanks: 3.50 PM – 4.00 PM
Followed by Tea
Please Note: Prior Registration Is Mandatory (No Registration Charges)
For Registration e–mail to delhimedbalcouncil@gmail.com, SMS to Secretary – 9868116494 & Organizing Chairman – 9811101454
Organization: President: Dr Arun Aggarwal, Vice President: Dr Vinay Aggarwal, Secretary: Dr Girish Tyagi, Organizing Chairman: Dr Anil Goyal, CME Committee Members: Dr Anil Bansal, Dr Manoj Singh, Dr NP Singh, Dr Praveen Bhatia.
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