Don't give free bees to the medical professionals--PMC

Thu, May 7, 2015 at 10:06 AM

Ethical practices by firms to guarantee cost cutting in prices 

Ludhiana: 7 May 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Ethical practices by the Pharmaceutical industry can lead to substantial reduction in prices of drugs. The uniform code of pharmaceutical medical practices (UCPMP) of the Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals prohibits the Pharma industry as per clause no. 6 and 7 of the code not to give free bees to the medical professionals in the form of travel grants or gifts. In fact each company spends substantial amount on these things. Dr G S Grewal  President PMC informed that the  MCI is already seized with this matter and has initiated action to stop the medical professionals from receiving such benefits from the Pharma companies as these add to the cost of medicines. But it is the duty primarily of the Pharma companies to ensure cost cutting of the drug prices. In fact nearly 67% of the out of pocket expenditure on health by goes on bearing the cost of medicines. Because of out of pocket expenditure on health nearly 4 crore people of our country are pushed below poverty line. There is thus urgent need to act on this matter.  DrArunMitra Chairman Ethical Committee - A of the Punjab Medical Council informed that the PMC has written to the Secretary of the Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals to seek guidance in this regard as the companies do not fall directly under the purview of the medical council. But if the companies are made to stop free bees then they have to be made to ensure the prices of medicines also are slashed accordingly so that the benefit goes to the patients. 

Nationalize Transport in Punjab for the safety of Passengers

Wed, May 6, 2015 at 4:44 PM

Four left parties held a massive demonstration in all districts

Ludhiana: 7 May 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

In context of the Orbit bus episode in Moga where a young teen age girl was first molested and then killed by throwing her out of the running bus by the staff and some hired goons of the Orbit company, the left parties have demanded that the public transport in Punjab should be nationalized immediately. In a rally organised by the CPI, CPI (M), CPM Punjab and CPI (ML) Liberation at the interstate bus stand after holding a protest march from the Chattar Singh Park, various speakers while condemning this incident said that this is part of the mafiaism of the Badal Parivar which is apparent from the sale of drugs, sand, land, liquor and electronic media in addition to transport. 

The way the poor family of the girl has been pressurized and the whole case handled has exposed the nexus between Badals, criminals, administration and the police. It is well known to everyone that the private bus companies not only evade tax but also flout the rules and regulations. They use pressure horns with impunity, paint the window glasses with black color, use curtains in the buses and play dirty loud music and films in the buses. They even employ untrained and tainted personnel as their staff who misbehave with the passengers. 

No official can dare challan them on these grounds. They even beat the government run transport staff. All the prime time routes have been controlled by the Orbit and Jujhar companies. This has virtually ousted the government transport as well as the small entrepreneurs from the transport business. Because of sand mafia the construction activity has come down leaving large number of labourers jobless. The speakers addressing the rally said that our neighbouring states have nationalized transports which gives substantial revenue to the government. The situation of law and order is so grave that even the upright police officers have not been spared of the wrath of the goons with the backing of the Badal Parivar as we have seen in the incidents of attack on AIG in Ludhiana, ASI in Amritsar and Head Constable in Jalandhar. At the end effigy of Badal government was burnt.

Those who addressed the rally include Dr Arun Mitra, Com D P Maur, Com Sukhminder Sekhon, Com Amarjit Mattu, Com Paramjit Singh, Com Ramesh Rattan, Com Jagdishchand, Com Jatinder Pal Singh, Com Gurnam Gill, Com Gurnam Sidhu, Gulzar Goria, O P Mehta, Devraj.

World Asthma Day/ Health camp for Traffic Police

Wed, May 6, 2015 at 4:03 PM

Medical Camp organized to Detect Respiratory Issues

Ludhiana 6^th May, 2015

Traffic police personnel have the unenviable task of standing at busy junctions and regulating vehicular movement. The occupational hazard they face is constant exposure to polluted air. It results in rise in allergic respiratory problems, including Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis.

In a first of a kind initiative by any hospital for the welfare of city’s traffic police field staff, Fortis hospital Ludhiana under the supervision of Dr. Amit Gupta, consultant pulmonologist, held a pulmonary function test check up camp at Fortis Medcentre, Ferozepur road, to address the most critical problems related to breathing faced by the traffic police personnel.

Dr Amit Gupta and his team carried out the screening test followed by consultation for traffic police personnel at Fortis Medcentre Ludhiana. Dr Amit Gupta Said chronic exposure to vehicular pollution/dust leads to significant decrease in “lung functions “depending on amount and duration of exposure.
Also Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vivan Singh Gill, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana said that they are committed towards taking up various causes related to good health awareness in the city and for traffic police, various programmes with the support of traffic Police,  like first aid training and basic life support are already underway, breathing masks were also distributed to traffic police field staff during this event.

Fortis hospital plans to run “Smoking cessation and Asthma Clinics at hospital premises from next week.

Also present on the occasion were Dr.Harpreet Brar, Admin Head, Dr.Ankush Mehta, Medical Superintendent, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, Dr.Richa Agnihotri, ACP traffic Police. 

`Customer Meet' by SBP for Himachal

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 1:08 AM

Bank has 130 branches serving in Himachal Pradesh

Ludhiana: 28 April 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

On 25^th April 2015, State Bank of Patiala organised  `Customer Meet' for  Kangra, Hamirpur and Una Districts customers in Hotel Conifer at Dharamshala which was addressed by Sh. S.A.Ramesh Rangan, Managing Director. Sh. Rangan briefed the customers about Bank's various attractive Deposit and Loan schemes, activities and developments of the Bank.  He told that Bank is regularly developing and progressing.  Bank has 130 branches serving in Himachal Pradesh and is planning  to open more branches in future.  He thanked the customers for their cooperation and support in the regular development of the Bank.

Bank's aim is not only to open the branches and earn profit but also to  extend the banking facilities to each and every home. Our motive is not only to provide banking facilties in cities and towns but also to provide banking facilities to each and every person in rural area. State Bank of Patiala aims to open account of each person in every home.  We always try to provide best customer service and in future also we will be trying it regularly.  We welcome any suggestion given by you to improve our working.    

A wave of happiness in education world

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 2:50 AM

Yet Another Achievement of Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla

Ludhiana: 28 April; 2015:(Punjab screen Bureau): 

Moving in the orbit of great success and excellence Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kaur Chawla Principal Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women has been appointed as Vice-chairman of the library Advisory Committee for the P.U, Extension Library, Ludhiana. All Members of the managing committee congratulated her for this achievement. She was flooded with warm wishes and felicitations from the members of the staff and students. She promised to work with full dedication to solve the issues regarding library so that the  students can make the best use of library services.

Free Eye Check Up Camp series by SBP

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 8:06 AM

Third Camp on Wednesday at Dugri Road Ldh

Ludhiana: 28 April 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

State Bank of Patiala organised Free Eye Check Up Camp at Ludhiana in collaboration with VISION SANKARA for four days. The Eye Camp was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev K. Sharma, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of Patiala, Ludhiana Zone today at Civil Lines, Opp. Old Dayanand Hospital, Ludhiana. Sh. Sharma said that such camp will be organised at four different

branches of State Bank of Patiala in the City of Ludhiana on four different days. The Second Camp on 28'h April 2015 at Haibowal, Adjoining Toor Hospital, Third Camp on29'h April 2015 at Dugri Road Branch and Fourth Camp on 30'h April 2015 at Pakhowal Road Br. Passi Chowk, Ludhiana, will be organised. Mr. Sharma further said that State Bank of Patiala is continuously trying to serve the society and its motive is not only to open the branches and earn profit. 

In today's life style, it is very necessary to be conscious about our health. Eyes are very important part of our body. A person who is not able to see only knows its importance. So, we should get our eyes regularly checked up. On various occasions, State Bank of Patiala is organising such types of programmes and in future also these will be organised regularly.

On this occasion, Sh. Sharma briefed about many attractive deposit and loan schemes launched by the Bank in people's interest. The Bank is developing in all spheres and is planning to expand further in future. We will welcome any suggestion from you to improve the working of the Bank.

Sh. Sharma thanked all for their cooperation and support for the development of the Bank. 

First IMA General Body meet after election

Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:09 PM

The meeting was followed by an academic session

Ludhiana: 7 April 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

After the hectic IMA Ludhiana election activity last month the new team of executive members took charge in a well attended General Body Meeting on 6^th April at the IMA House auditorium. The always calm and smiling Dr. Ajit Singh Chawla welcomed the members. The din of elections being over the doctors sat together to discuss various issues concerning the fraternity and welfare of the patients and the society.

The meeting was followed by an academic session where Dr. Ajit Sood and Dr Pradeep Kapoor updated the doctors about Hepatitis C and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Dr Sood of Dayanand Medical College informed that hepatitis C, a viral infection usually transmitted by blood is becoming more rampant and high risk patients include intravenous drug users, men and women receiving blood transfusions or dialysis, patients with an impaired immune system such as HIV patients and individuals who received tattoos with non steriled equipment. Additionally, the disease may be seen in health care workers who were exposed to the virus as part of their duty during service to patients. There is a clear cut change in the protocol to test and treat hepatitis C patients. It is important to detect the disease early because the virus can lead to chronic liver disease, liver failure and liver cancer – all of which can be prevented with the treatments now available.

Another important topic discussed was heart disease in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. Emerging evidence shows that the lung disease is more in smokers and is linked with increased heart disease. The heart disease is often overlooked and may be difficult to detect as both cause breathlessness. An alert doctor can detect it early, said Dr Pardeep Kapoor, a senior consultant and Head of Chest Disease department of Mohandai Oswal Hospital. Many large scale studies solidify the link between COPD and cardiovascular disease, and studies indicate the efficacy of inhaled steroids and other drugs in treating COPD and reducing cardiovascular risk.

Dr P. S. Jassal, Secretary of IMA Ludhiana said IMA will strive to advance health and as part of our mission, we are committed to provide regular Continuing Medical Education (CME) events for doctors of the city. These events aim to provide the latest and relevant clinical updates practical for patient care. The meeting was attended by Dr. Manoj Sobti, Dr. Kulwant Singh, Dr Sanjeev Uppal, Dr Sadana, Dr Batra, Dr Sibia and others.