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NAT18National/ReligionDalai Lama operated upon to remove gallbladder stones LeadNew Delhi/Dharamsala, Oct 10 IANS Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram hospital in New Delhi Thursday after severe abdominal pain, underwent an operation for removal of gallbladder stones Friday morning, sources in the Tibetan government-in-exile said.“The Dalai Lama underwent a minor procedure this morning Friday at the Sir Ganga Ram hospital for removing stones from the gallbladder. There is no cause for worry. The doctors have advised him bed rest for a few more days in the hospital,” a source told IANS on condition of anonymity.On Monday, the 73-year-old Nobel laureate's office in Dharamsala - the Himachal Pradesh town where the Tibetan government-in-exile has its headquarters - had said the Dalai Lama would reach the capital for a routine medical check-up. “On the advice of his personal physicians, he is going to Delhi for a routine medical examination...no need to worry,” Thubten Samphel, a spokesperson for the Tibetan government-in-exile, said.When contacted Friday, Samphel said: “I am not in Dharamsala so I am not in a position to comment on this.”The Dalai Lama has been undergoing repeated medical tests since August and cancelled some trips outside India. He was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai twice in August after he complained of “abdominal discomfort”.Subsequently, he had also cancelled his visits to Europe, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.In recent years, doctors have increased medical examinations to ensure that the spiritual guru was in good health.He made his first public appearance after nearly one month during a teaching ceremony at McLeodganj near Dharamsala Sep 25. The Dalai Lama has lived in India since fleeing his homeland in 1959. His government-in-exile is not recognised by any country. --Indo-Asian News Servicevg/sh/jg322 Words*10101343
2008-10-10 04:01:08
Study criticizes Oregon's Death with Dignity Act - Los Angeles Times
InTheNews.co.ukStudy criticizes Oregon's Death with Dignity ActLos Angeles Times&ampnbsp;- 38 minutes agoOne in four terminally ill patients in Oregon who opt for physician-assisted suicide ha...
2008-10-08 15:45:11
AHMEDABAD
NAT4National/HealthHundreds walk for a healthy heart in GujaratAhmedabad, Sep 28 IANS Hundreds of people participated in a walkathon here Sunday to mark the World Heart Day.The age of participants ranged from an 8-year-old to a 70-year-old.The schoolchildren held placards reading "Keep your heart healthy" and "Prevention is better than cure".Shrenik Shah, cardiologist, said: "India will soon have 60 percent heart patients in the world by 2010. Currently, Gujarat tops the list of endemic states with a high number of cardiac patients while Rajasthan and Punjab are second and third respectively." Over 100 doctors, many from Sterling Hospitals' cardiology team, also highlighted the ways and means of prevention and cure of diseases related to heart.The walkathon was organised by Sterling Hospitals in association with organisations including Rotary club of Ahmedabad and Association of Physicians of Ahmedabad and Ahmedabad Medical Association.The hospital has set up health assessment centres at various residential colonies in Ahmedabad to conduct basic heath check-ups for its residents, and some fun-filled cardiac health promotions for corporates. Continuing Medical Education for doctors on cardiac health were also organised.Sterling has designed a special 'Cardiac Screening Package' at Rs.1,100 and 'Walk-in Walk-out Angiography' at Rs.6,500 which would help to identify people suffering from cardiac disease. These packages are available till Sep 30. --Indo-Asian News Servicevnb/rd/dg240 Words28091109
2008-09-28 03:00:00
DHARAMSALA
NAT11National/ReligionDalai Lama makes public appearance after almost a monthDharamsala, Sep 26 IANS The Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan community, made his first public appearance after nearly one month during a teaching ceremony at McLeodganj near here, his aide said Friday.The Dalai Lama, 73, had been confined to his residence in this Himachal Pradesh hill town since Aug 28 when he returned from Delhi, where he spent a few days after undergoing a series of medical tests at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre."He the Dalai Lama started his three-day preaching session Thursday in which more than 100 students from 12 countries are participating. This means he is in excellent health... back to routine affairs," Thubten Samphel, a spokesperson for the Tibetan government-in-exile, told IANS."The spiritual head has been advised two months' rest by doctors of Lilavati Hospital last month, but now on the advice of his personal physicians he started his routine activities," Samphel said.Earlier, the Nobel laureate had cancelled his visits to Europe, Mexico and Dominican Republic after complaining of fatigue.After cancelling his visits, speculations were rife among his followers that he was not likely to get back to routine affairs."After this discourse, the Dalai Lama will deliver preach for five days on Arya Nagarjuna's commentary on Bodhichitta. This hectic schedule means all is well," Samphel said.--Indo-Asian News Servicevg/rd/jg242 Words26091200
2008-09-26 03:00:00
Soon, a self-guided computer-based treatment to fight the blues
Washington, Sept 25 ANI: Depressed people will soon be able to fight the blues without paying doctor a visit, all thanks to a self-guided computer-based treatment.Researchers at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute NSBRI are developing an interactive, multi-media program that will assist astronauts in recognizing and effectively managing depression and other psychosocial problems.Such problems usually pose a substantial threat to crew safety and mission operations during long-duration spaceflights. While the depression treatment is under development for NASA, project leader Dr. James Cartreine claimed that it could also be put to use on Earth. "This project has great potential as a self-guided treatment for many people. Depression is the number one cause of disability days in the United States, but it's not only about days lost. Depression also results in presenteeism - showing up for work but not really working," said Cartreine, a member of NSBRI's Neurobehavioral and Psychosocial Factors Team. The depression treatment is part of the Virtual Space Station, a multi-media program that caters to multiple types of potential psychosocial problems and can be used for training before, and for assistance during, missions. Other problems being addressed via the Virtual Space Station include interpersonal conflict, and stress and anxiety. Accoridng to Cartreine, the Virtual Space Station will make effective therapeutic depression treatment more easily accessible to astronauts aboard the International Space Station and proposed missions to the moon and Mars. Right now, astronauts do have audio and video access to psychologists but that's only when communication links are available. Project co-investigator and former astronaut Dr. Jay Buckey said long-duration spaceflight can be tough on astronauts. "While astronauts are not particularly prone to psychological problems, the environment is very demanding. On a mission, they face a lot of challenges that could lead to depression. These are unique NSBRI products that did not exist before. The Virtual Space Station is based on proven treatment programs and is a very helpful way to work on problems in general," said Buckey. The system's multi-media approach for depression includes graphics and video featuring a psychologist who leads the user through a straightforward process called Problem-Solving Treatment. The system provides feedback based upon the information provided when answering a series of questions. The first step of the process is to make a problem list and select a problem on which to work. The second and third steps are setting goals and brainstorming ways to reach them. The final two steps are assessing the pros and cons of possible solutions and making an action plan to implement them. It will also help users plan and schedule enjoyable activities, which people who have depression often stop doing. Besides, the program provides preventative and educational information on depression. The researchers received input from 29 current and former astronauts while designing the Virtual Space Station.They said that some of the system's other benefits include its portability and privacy. "It can be delivered to the International Space Station on a flash drive and run directly from that drive, so that the astronaut has complete control over his or her data. The system is private and secure. The user is the only one who can share the information with others," said Cartreine. A previous version of the depression treatment system was beta-tested on research stations in Antarctica. According to Cartreine, feedback from that early test run has been positive, and a clinical evaluation of the latest version on 68 Boston-area volunteers would begin soon.Finally, the researchers want to adapt the system for use in many different settings, giving people access to treatment they may not have now. For example, people with depression often seek treatment by going to their primary care physician, so the researchers hope to adapt it for use at the doctor's office or in a person's home. The system could also be beneficial in rural areas where clinical help is in short supply or nonexistent. Other possible locations for use include schools, social service offices, places of worship, military bases, prisons, commercial ships, oil rigs and underwater research stations. ANI
2008-09-25 16:00:00
Physician's personality can affect depression diagnosis
Washington, Sept 25 ANI: The personality of a physician can influence practice behaviour while inquiring about patient mood symptoms and the diagnosis of depression, says a new study by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers.Initially, a primary care physician is approached for the treatment of depression. However, asking about depression and suicide could confront a physician, emotionally and intellectually.Also, primary care physicians do not have much time to collect information about many subjects, including sensitive issues such as depression."Some doctors, due to their personal preferences, traits or attitudes, are loathe to broach sensitive topics such as depression or suicide," said Paul R. Duberstein, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at the Medical Center and lead author of the article.He added: "There is not one right way to do this. A physician does not have to undergo a personality change to ask patients about depression. But physicians should reflect on the possibility that their personal traits might have implications for their approach to the assessment of depression and perhaps other mental health concerns."He further added that some physicians, who hesitate in questioning about depression and suicide or who are unnerved by the inquiry, could use a screening questionnaire, said Duberstein. "It is not surprising, therefore, that depression is frequently not diagnosed and physicians often do not inquire about suicidal thoughts," said the authors. In the study, the researchers analyzed data, audiotapes and medical records from a study in which six actors, all of women were women, were trained to portray a patient with major depression or one with adjustment disorder with depressed mood. With prior physician consent and the cooperation of health plans, the actor-patients received insurance cards and other paperwork corresponding to their false identities. The meetings with the physicians were taped using concealed tape recorders. The physicians, who were not informed when an actor was a patient, were internal and family medicine specialists in Rochester. In total, 46 physicians with 88 patient visits were studied.All the physicians in the study were divided along three dimensions: dutifulness, vulnerability and openness to feelings. Dutiful suggests conscientiousness, the tendency to follow through reliably, as in paying bills on time. Vulnerability means anxiousness, the tendency to feel unsettled, moody and under stress. Openness indicates empathy, the capacity to understand the feelings of others."Doctors high in dutifulness are more likely to document a depression diagnosis but ask fewer questions about depression. They are no more or less likely to ask about suicide than their less dutiful peers," said the researchers. They added: "Concern with time-economy could explain why, despite their apparent level of vigilance, they ask fewer questions about depression and are not more likely to inquire about suicide, arguably the most important symptom of depression. Perhaps they believe that asking about suicide will extend the office visit."Also, physicians high in vulnerability were found to be more likely to document a depression diagnosis.The study is published online this month in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. ANI
2008-09-25 16:00:00
Medical Groups Oppose New Abortion Rule
Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access ...
2008-09-24 15:25:26
States, medical groups oppose abortion rule AP
AP - Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny ac...
2008-09-24 12:16:35
2008 MacArthur "Genius" Grants Announced
A genetic biologist, a violin virtuoso, an architectural historian, and a family physician who rebuilt a health clinic that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina are among 25 recipients of this year'...
2008-09-24 03:00:00
BHIWANI HARYANA
NAT56National/CrimeHaryana doctor shot dead by youth posing as patientBhiwani Haryana, Sep 23 IANS A leading doctor in this Haryana town was shot dead in his clinic by a youth posing as a patient, the police said Tuesday. Dharam Pal Singh Chaudhary, a physician, was shot dead Monday night from close range at his Chaudhary Nursing Home after a youth came to meet him. The assailant registered himself as a patient before killing the doctor, the nursing home staff told the police. The police officials said Tuesday that the youth fled from the spot after the killing by pointing his revolver at other people who tried to nab him. Nand Lal Chawla, Bhiwani municipal committee president, was shot dead in June this year in a busy commercial area of this town.--Indo-Asian News Servicejs/rd/dg140 Words23091959
2008-09-23 10:00:00

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