Covid 19: Catholic Church of Asia head Cardinal Charles Maung Bo holds Chinese govt accountable
Yangon (Myanmar) : Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, head of the Catholic Church in Asia, has minced no words in blaming the Chinese regime for the global Covid-9 contagion. The prelate, who is also the Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, wants China to accept moral culpability for the pandemic and pay compensation for the worldwide havoc it has caused.
Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign requests Bengal govt. to declare all healthcare facilities as tobacco-free zones
Kolkata/TWF: Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign has urged the Government of West Bengal to declare all healthcare facilities tobacco-free zones.
Avoid self-medication: top UK doctor Prof. Mervyn Singer advises people
The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 declared Sepsis as a global health priority, prompted by the rising worldwide burden of Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. It is estimated to affect more than 30 million people worldwide every year, potentially leading to 6 million deaths. IBNS caught up with critical care expert Dr (Prof) Mervyn Singer, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine University College London, UK to discuss the disease and several other issues which include the problem of self-medication. Excerpts:
Kolkata to host two-day long Medicon International 2019 from Friday
Kolkata: Promising to address the core developments in general internal medicine which has a direct implication on practice of sub-specialties in clinical medicine, Kolkata is set to host the 6th edition of the Medicon International 2019 from Friday.
Medicon International: Panelists harp on proper communication to fight violence against doctors
Kolkata: The panelists on the last day of the Medicon Conference, who participated in a discussion on Ethical issues: Violence Against Doctors- Whose responsibility is it, on Saturday opined that lack of communication might be a major reason behind triggering growing trend of vandalism against medical practitioners.
Medicon International: Doctors give importance to human touch even in the age of technological advancement
Kolkata: Top doctors, who attended the second day of the Medicon International, 2019 conference where the Professor Shyamal Sen Memorial Oration was delivered, here on Saturday said that despite advancement in technologies over the years, medical practitioners should give importance to the system of Bedside Encounter.
Medicon International: Andrew Collier advises people to focus on exercising, bringing changes in lifestyle to combat Type 2 Diabetes
Kolkata: Top UK doctor Andrew Collier, a fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, who was in Kolkata to attend the Medicon International this week, has advised people to exercise and bring changes to their lifestyles to combat Type 2 Diabetes.
Tobacco free West Bengal campaign requests state govt to issue challans for non-compliance of COTPA 2003
Kolkata: Taking note of the situation of public smoking in the city, states like Rajasthan, Assam, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi have started acting against people who are seen smoking in public places or selling tobacco within a radius of 100 yards of educational institutions.
Kolkata: CMRI completes 50 years of its journey
Kolkata: Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) celebrated its Golden Jubilee here on Saturday.
Tobacco Free West Bengal campaign with students to restrict tobacco products near school premises
Kolkata: The Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign organised the first-of-its-kind Blue Line Campaign, at which the students of Gandhi Colony Bharati Balika Vidyalaya in south Kolkata's Netaji Nagar, participated to create awareness against tobacco consumption.
Union home ministry asks every state and UTs to strictly enforce ban on e-cigarettes
Kolkata: Referring to the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance, 2019 promulgated on Sept 18, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a written directive to the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGP) of all states and Union Territories, asking them to strictly enforce the ban on e-cigarettes and other provisions of the ordinance.
Kolkata: Bengal Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society hosts Health Mela
Kolkata: The Bengal Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society in it's 80th year presented Health Mela on Saturday at the Kund, City Center 1, Salt Lake.
Bengal Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society to organize Health Mela on Nov 16 in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society in it's 80th year will present Health Mela on Nov 16 in Kolkata's Salt Lake area.
Robotic Surgery extends its wings to Joint Replacement
Mumbai/Chennai: Indian hospitals using surgical robots for performing complex soft tissue surgical procedures are extending their wings by using this superior technology for joint replacement with the introduction of robots custom built for orthopaedic surgeons, according to Dr Mahendra Bhandari, CEO, Vattikuti Foundation.
Robotic Surgery extends its wings to Joint Replacement
Mumbai/Chennai: Indian hospitals using surgical robots for performing complex soft tissue surgical procedures are extending their wings by using this superior technology for joint replacement with the introduction of robots custom built for orthopaedic surgeons, according to Dr Mahendra Bhandari, CEO, Vattikuti Foundation.
Public Smoking: Can COTPA change the lifestyle of the people in West Bengal?
Kolkata: War against tobacco epidemic began more than a decade ago but could only achieve limited success with certain parts of India lagging behind in enforcing laws to combat it. According to Tobacco Free West Bengal, a non-governmental initiative which is making an effort to deliver high impact, evidence-based tobacco-control interventions, the law under which smoking in public places is prohibited must be enforced in the state.
India urged to bridge gap between evidence and policy in tackling womens cancers
New Delhi, Dec 10: Underscoring the urgent need for countries like India to put womens cancers on the map of the public health agenda, Prof Ian Jacobs, Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, an acknowledged global expert on the subject, Monday said India can benefit immensely from the global experience on screening and prevention in the area of ovarian and cervical cancers.
Is your leg under attack? Know from the specialist
Smart people think on their feet and act. And then we stand tall on our feet all day long, walk and run around to get our chores done. So your legs are not just your wheels in the journey of life, but almost have a heart of its own. And yet our legs are perhaps the most neglected body part.
India urged to bridge gap between evidence and policy in tackling womens cancers
New Delhi, Dec 10: Underscoring the urgent need for countries like India to put womens cancers on the map of the public health agenda, Prof Ian Jacobs, Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, an acknowledged global expert on the subject, Monday said India can benefit immensely from the global experience on screening and prevention in the area of ovarian and cervical cancers.
Indian legends and icons from various fields join hands with Rotary to eradicate Thalassaemia
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Sachetonota- Eradication and Awareness for Thalassaemia free India at the Science City Auditorium was held to launched to start the campaign.
Baranagar club holds free medical camp for the underprivileged
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Melamesha, a club of 57 years standing, recently organised a free medical health checkup in Baranagar, a town to the north of Kolkata.
Errors and negligence by doctors was a key issue discussed at the Medicon International 2018
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Medicon International 2018, recently organised in Kolkata, focused mainly on involving people from the medical fraternity, such as general physicians, post graduates and specialists.
Polio-free awareness car rally held in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 5: Rotary District 3291 and different Rotary clubs brought out a car rally for the cause Polio free India recently starting from Kolkata's Rotary Sadan area.
A Rotarian accounts the success story of Polio Eradication
Ashok Mahajan, Past Rotary International Director and Past Trustee The Rotary Foundation in conversation with Subhojit Roy
New method to detect early cancer using malaria protein from UNSW, Sydney
Sydney, Aug 28 (IBNS): Researchers have come up with a new method to detect cancer in its early stages by way of a malaria protein that sticks to cancer tumour cells in the blood.
Rotarys Role in Rubella & Measles
Rotarians of India helped create history seven years back. A large, highly populated, diverse country like ours is polio free since January 2011 a monumental achievement. This incredible success was due to a seamless partnership of Government of India, WHO, UNICEF, CDC, Rotary Foundation, Gates Foundation. Each of these partners excelled in their allotted role.
Book review: Follow the 'Yoga Concept for Beginners' for a healthy exercise regime
If you are one of those who believe the best way to attain enlightenment is to escape to a cave in the Himalayas and practice yoga, then a look at 'Yoga Concepts for Beginners' will set you thinking. This self-help book by Anirban Chowdhury not only talks about the true meaning of yoga but also focuses on all kinds of techniques and exercises.
Choose kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment: DaVita Kidney Care
Bengaluru, May 29 (IBNS) DaVita Kidney Care (India) Pvt. Ltd, a leading provider of kidney care services in India, on the occasion of World Nutrition Day (May 28) emphasized the importance of a kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment.
Kolkata: Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts seminar on World Thalassaemia Day
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City organized a seminar at the Lincoln Room, American Centre in association with The Thalassaemia Society of India and American Centre entitled Red Alert Thalassaemia on the occasion of the World Thalassaemia Day recently.
Robotic surgery embraced by more and more government hospitals
Mussoorie, May 10 (IBNS): Government hospitals and cancer institutes are increasingly adopting robotic surgery a trend that shows that this advanced procedure is all set to grow in India.
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