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26th April 2013, Friday
Diagnosis of hypertension in childhood requires repeated BP measurements
One needs to confirm presence of hypertension based on three blood pressure measurements at separate clinical visits.
Normative BP percentiles are based upon data on gender, age, height, and blood pressure measurements from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and other population-based studies.
In a study initial BP measurement was normal (below the 90th percentile), pre-hypertensive (systolic or diastolic BP between the 90th or 95th percentile) and hypertensive (systolic or diastolic BP =95th percentile) in 82, 13, and 5 percent of children.
At follow-up, subsequent hypertensive measurements were observed in only 4 percent of the 10,848 children who had initial hypertensive values. In the cohort, the overall prevalence of hypertension was 0.3 percent.
Source: Lo JC, Sinaiko A, Chandra M, et al. Prehypertension and hypertension in community-based pediatric practice. Pediatrics 2013; 131:e415.
Dr KK Aggarwal
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World Earth Day 2013 Heart Care Foundation of India and World Fellowship of Religions in association with Ministry of Earth Sciences Govt. of India and Delhi Public School Mathura Road observed World Earth Day 2013. |
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2,644 died during clinical trial of drugs in 7 years: Govt to SC
As many as 2,644 people, called subjects, died during the clinical trials of 475 new drugs on human beings in last seven years and only 17 of the medicines were approved for marketing in India, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court.
Responding to allegations by NGO, Swasthya Adhikar Manch, in its PIL that Indians were used as guinea pigs by foreign pharmaceutical majors for human trial of their new drugs, the Union health and family welfare ministry said of the 57,303 enrolled subjects, 39,022 completed the clinical trials.
"Serious adverse events of deaths during the clinical trials during the said period were 2,644, out of which 80 deaths were found to be attributable to the clinical trials," health secretary Keshav Desiraju said in an affidavit on behalf of the ministry of health and family welfare.
"Around 11,972 serious adverse events (excluding death) were reported during the period from January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2012, out of which 506 events were found to be related to clinical trials," he said.
The secretary promised to the court for stringent regime on clinical trials on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, which faulted the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2007.
Source: The Times of India 25th April
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Medical mistakes in Indian movies
Dear all, eMedinewS is starting a special series on ‘Medical mistakes in Indian movies’. We invite all our readers to share with us the following information:
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Scene/s where the image of the medical profession has been maligned in an unrealistic manner, or
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Scene/s where medical care and approach has been depicted incorrectly, or
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Scenes where the medical profession has been portrayed correctly.
Send us the clippings or description of the scenes. This would be a start to a special campaign to rebuild the image of the medical profession.
Certificate courses in 2D and 3D Echocardiography/Fellowship Diploma in non invasive cardiology Contact Dr KK Aggarwal, Moolchand Medcity, email: emedinews@gmail.com
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Child Maltreatment
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Physical abuse
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Sexual abuse
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Emotional abuse
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Child neglect
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Child maltreatment is intentional harm or threat of harm to a child by a person who is acting in the role of caretaker.
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Four categories of child maltreatment
Underlying atherosclerosis
The presence of underlying coronary or aortic atherosclerosis affects the treatment and outcome of elderly patients in whom surgery is considered for valvular disease. The 2006 ACC/AHA and the 2007 European Society of Cardiology guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease included recommendations for coronary angiography in patients undergoing valve surgery, which would include all elderly patients.
(Experts: Dr Ganesh K Mani, Dr Yugal Mishra, Dr Deepak Khurana, Dr Rajesh Kaushish, Dr K S Rathor, Dr Sandeep Singh and Dr KK Aggarwal)
(Contributed by Dr Monica and Brahm Vasudev)
PML Reported in Europe with Fumarate
April 24, 2013
Two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients treated with oral dimethyl fumarate, a form of which won FDA approval last month for multiple sclerosis.
"THE CRIMINAL LAW (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2013", which came into force on 3 Feb 2013
Section 376 stands modified as follows:
376. (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
Lifestyle advice at school not enough for CVD prevention
School-based counseling about a healthy lifestyle improved fitness and a decrease in leptin levels according to a study presented at the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation's EuroPRevent meeting. But there no change in adiponectin or high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). All three cardiovascular risk markers improved in children who reduced their body weight. (Source: Medpage Today)
HAART has beneficial effects on heart in children with HIV
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was found to preserve cardiac function in children and adolescents infected with HIV in a new study. (Source: Medpage Today)
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Why do we Place our hands over the flame?
F lame is the “flame” of true knowledge. At the end of any aarti, we place our hands over the flame and then touch our eyes and the top of the head. It means – “May the light that illuminated the Lord light up my vision; May my vision be divine and my thoughts noble and beautiful.”
What percentage IVF cycles gets cancelled prior to egg retrieval and why?
According to western figures 20% of cycles may be cancelled prior to egg retrieval. IVF cycles may be cancelled for a variety of reasons, usually due to an inadequate number of follicles developing. Cancellation rates due to low response to the ovulation drugs increase with a woman’s age, especially after age 35. a cycle may be cancelled to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Treatment with a GnRH agonist or antagonist reduces the possibility of premature LH surges from the pituitary gland, and thereby reduces the risk of premature ovulation.
(Dr N K Bhatia, Medical Director, Mission Jan Jagriti Blood Bank)
Blood group antibodies
These are plasma proteins which are produced by the body as defense mechanism in response to exposure to a foreign antigen.
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Primary response
- the first time a person is exposed to a red cell antigen
- slow response which takes 2 - 6 month
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Secondary response
- the second time a person is exposed to a red cell antigen
- rapid response with large amount of antibody
- binds to the corresponding antigens on red blood cells, which may cause destruction of the RBCs.
- can only be recognized by their interaction with antigens
- appear “naturally” e.g. anti-A and anti-B.
- appear after exposure to incompatible blood e.g. anti-D and anti-K
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The reluctant spender
After being away on business, Tim thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. "How about some perfume?" he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a Rs 50.00 bottle. "That’s a bit much," said Tim, so she returned with a smaller bottle for Rs 30.00.
"That’s still quite a bit," Tim complained. Growing annoyed, the clerk brought out a tiny Rs 15.00 bottle.
"What I mean," said Tim, "is I’d like to see something really cheap."
So the clerk handed him a mirror.
(Dr Sudhir Gupta, Additional Prof, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS)
Doctor is neither a detective nor a curtain between injured/sick alleged criminal and police or judiciary.
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The primary and absolutely transparent duty of a doctor/hospital is to provide medical services to sick and injured patient may be an alleged criminal to save his health/limb and life without any discrimination.
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When the medical care records is required for judicial/police investigation the records becomes medico–legal in nature and the same may be required to testify under oath in the court of law by treating doctor.
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The doctor should acquire the habit of making a careful note of all the facts observed by him with exact time and date.
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The doctor should examine the facts which come to his knowledge in his special medical man capacity, draw his conclusions logically and correctly after a detailed consideration of the pros and cons of the case, and elaborate in the Court that interpretation, along with the medical grounds on which it is based.
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Presumption is not proof, and conjecture is not evidence. The Court has no special medical knowledge. It relies on medical witness for an opinion and expects him to assist it with his special knowledge and experience in perusal of truth.
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Presumption, assumption hypothesis, and mere conclusion on self defined interpretation is not a proof, and conjecture is not evidence
(Press Release for use by the newspapers)
Curtain Raiser Two days stress management workshop at Manesar at Om Shanti Retreat centre
10th National Workshop on Stress Management is being organized by Heart Care Foundation of India jointly with Prajapati Brahmkumaris Eishwarya Vidyalaya at Om Shanti Retreat Centre on 27th and 28th April 2013. Over 200 doctors and their families will be participating in the workshop.
Giving the details, Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Vice Chairman World Fellowship of Religions said that stress it he reaction of the body and the mind to the interpretation of a known situation.
The charity begins at home. Doctors should not only teach their patients stress management but also reduce their own stressed life. Doctors on an average sacrifice 10 years of their life to reduce the stress of others.
Chief Guest for the function will be Mr. Rakesh Mehta, IAS, Election Commissioner of Delhi. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. KK Aggarwal, BK Brij Mohanji, BK Asha and BK Sapna.
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Dear Sir, Emedinews is very informative. Regards: Dr Priya
10th National Summit on Stress Management and
Workshop on How to be Happy and Healthy
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
Saturday 27th April 2013
2.00pm – 4.00pm : Registration
4.00pm – 4.30pm : TEA
4.30pm – 5.30pm : Dr. K.K.Aggarwal
5.30pm–6.30pm : Inauguration
6.30pm–8.00pm : Brahma Kumaris
8.00pm – 8.30pm : DINNER
8.30pm – 10.00pm : Dr. K K Aggarwal Sunday
28th April 2013
7.00am–8.30am : Meditation Session
8.30am–9.00am : BREAKFAST
9.00am–11.00am : Dr. K.K.Aggarwal
11.00am–11.30am : TEA BREAK
11.30am–1.00pm : Brahma Kumaris
1.00pm–1.30pm : Prasad and Blessings
1.30pm–2.00pm : LUNCH Farewell for a New Beginning
Dr Veena Aggarwal, Dr Arpan Gandhi, Dr Aru Handa, Dr Ashish Verma, Dr A K Gupta, Dr Brahm Vasudev, Dr GM Singh, Dr Jitendra Ingole, Dr Kaberi Banerjee (banerjee.kaberi@gmail.com), Dr Monica Vasudev, Dr MC Gupta, Dr Neelam Mohan (drneelam@yahoo.com), Dr Navin Dang, Dr Pawan Gupta(drpawangupta2006@yahoo.com), Dr Parveen Bhatia, (bhatiaglobal@gmail.com), Dr Prabha Sanghi, Dr Prachi Garg, Rajat Bhatnagar (http://www.isfdistribution.com), Dr. Rajiv Parakh, Dr Sudhir Gupta