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Cryo-Save,Europes leading stem cell bank has announced September as their Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness Month in India.
Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
Pune | September 15, 2010 04:22 AM IST
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Orthopedic camp
Dr H Georg Fieseler,the world renowned consultant for Orthopedic and Trauma surgery from Germany will be available at Lokmanya Hospital,Nigdi,along with another well-known Orthopedic suregeon Dr Narendra Vaidya,on October 4 and 5. They will treat patients from all over the country. Patients with complaints of knee and shoulder pain can register themselves between September 9 and 20 at Lokmanya Hospital. They can undergo a preliminary check up & screening before being treated by Dr Fieseler. Dr Fieseler is known for sports medicine and has successfully performed more than 1000 stereoscopic knee and shoulder surgeries,using the Coblation technique around the world – the Coblation process removes tissue matter in a clean manner,quickly and precisely,without causing any collateral pain and unwanted tissue damage. This method reduces bleeding,chances of infection and it is done under local anesthesia,which further reduces any chance of side-effects. Stereoscopic surgeries ensure quick recovery and the patient can go back home in a days time,thus saving time and money. Being a Trauma expert,Dr Fieseler,along with Dr Narendra Vaidya,will be consulting and providing treatment to patients suffering from severe knee and shoulder problems. Our aim is to provide the best health care facility to our patients at the most economical rates. There will be no extra or premium charges for consultation that will be conducted by Dr Fieseler. All the surgeries that we will perform on the two appointed days will be offered at discounted rates,to ensure that a good number of patients can avail the available expertise, says Dr Vaidya.
Yoga classes
National Institute of Naturopathy is opening up its campus to the general public in offering a month-long course in yoga. For six days a week,classes will be held for one hour each day. Sundays and government holidays are offs. Only 45 participants are being solicited. The course will run from September 16. The timings for the respective batches are – basic (5-6 pm),intermediate (6-7 pm),advanced (7-8 pm) and therapy and basic (8-9 pm). Every Wednesday,the curriculum will include special meditation and relaxation techniques.
Talk on diet
A talk on ‘Diet as a medicine’ will be held today at 6:00 pm at the National Institute of Naturopathy,on Tadiwala road. Dr Ajit Jagtap will be the key-note speaker at the event.
Stem Cell awareness month
Cryo-Save,Europes leading stem cell bank has announced September as their Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness Month in India,bringing together organizations and individuals around the country to realize and spread the message about the latest advancements in medical science that can save thousands of lives. Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness Month is a public education initiative linking researchers,doctors,patients and common public around the country. It provides a platform to appreciate the scientific and clinical developments on stem cells,unfolding the speculations and myths around the concept and thereby encouraging more people to store cord blood stem cells. Cryo-Save has taken this initiative to foster greater understanding about cord blood stem cell storage and also its potential applications for various life threatening diseases. Cord blood stem cells have generated unprecedented excitement in medical research,creating remarkable breakthroughs. Cord blood stem cells which is the purest form have the potential to treat many devastating,degenerative and induced diseases of the heart,lung,brain,kidney and nervous system (including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease),auto-immune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis,type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis),immuno-deficiencies,etc. Globally around 25.3% of stem cell therapies are done to treat cancer & various neurological diseases. The ongoing research & study is certain to explore many more ways of sustaining & safeguarding our life from such disease threats.
Relationship helpline
A helpline called Rishta,to sort out relationship problems,was launched recently by ‘Revival.Life’. Revival.Life is a therapeutic resource aid and educational center which helps children and adults in dealing with their everyday relationship confusions. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 15 years,and I have realised that inter-personal relations are the single most crucial factor affecting a person’s health and peace of mind, says Dimple Shah,the founder of Revial.Life. It has been established that personal relationships have a domino effect in one’s daily life and work and can drastically reduce self-confidence. Such effects can be tackled in the earlier stages through counseling and more awareness.
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