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REVISTA MEDICOS ISSUE. 11 | MAY 2021
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It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. Please wear your mask and stay home. With sympathy and love, Editorial board, AMSA India 2020/21
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AMSA india about us.
AMSA India represents Indian medical students interests in all the spheres of our society and thus provides an excellent platform for empowerment. The activities involve medical students in participating in various national and international conferences, academic bonanzas and philanthropic work. The directive of our organization is to inform, educate and counsel every medical student of India. The international activities Conference EAMSC are (January/February), AMSC (Conference: July/August) and AMSEP (Student exchange).
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AMSA was officially founded in Manila, Philippines in the year 1985, it is an active, dynamic and exciting student-led, not-for-profit and non-political organization with 27 member associates and observer nations. AMSA's vision is knowledge, action, friendship i.e. to share knowledge, undertake activities and social services and create international and inter continental friendships that lasts forever.
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ADDRESS By Incoming Regional Chairperson AMSA-India 2021-22
AMSA-India opened a whole new door of opportunities for me & challenged me to learn, grow & evolve.
8th July 2018 - First day of AMSC Malaysia 2018 - First time I got to know about AMSA from my seniors who were delegates at this conference, during my first-year finals. Fascinated & Intrigued by the academic, social & cultural persona of the con- ference, I was determined to be a part of AMSA & finally, one month later, I officially became the 19th AMSA-India member in my medical school. AMSA-India opened a whole new door of opportunities for me & challenged me to learn, grow & evolve. It evoked a sense of dedication, passion & humanity for the community while motivat- ing me to improve my academic sense, build leadership skills & stand up for the better interests of my community in general & the medical fraternity as a whole.
KHUSHMAN KAUR BHULLAR Incoming Regional Chairperson AMSA-India 2021-22
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...the position (VOCE) gracefully became my source of motivation to think limitless and be a part of the change, to work tirelessly & be a part of the leaders of youth.
Multiple evaluations, interviews & improvements, I finally got the opportunity to be a part of the Executive Board of AMSA India as the Secretary of Marketing & Spon- sorships in May 2019. Having attended AMSC 2019 in Singapore & getting selected for the Travel Application Grant To Organising AMSEP Japan in August 2019 & be- ing a part of Organising Committee of EAMSC 2020 in New Delhi To Attending the National Executive Board Meeting of AMSA-India in June 2019; The Executive board became my family and AMSA my home in the very first year of joining this wonderful organisation. Motivated by the overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the then Regional Chairperson and my supervisor and encouraged by the amazing work of fellow members, I decided to apply for the post of Vice Overall Chairperson External, the position which gracefully became my source of motivation to think limitless & be a part of the change, to work tirelessly & be a part of the leaders of youth. And the COVID-19 scenario demanded from us, the future health care providers, to take ahead the vision of Knowledge, Action & Friendship of AMSA-India virtually & help fellow medical students by keeping them engaged with various opportunities as well as helping the community take care of their mental health and develop virtual models for continuous sustainable growth & development of the projects including public health, research, advocacy & exchange among other prevalent fields. Year 2020 saw exponential growth for AMSA India in terms of members, quality of events, capacity building of the local teams, social media outreach despite being a virtual year.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 With a deep sense of humility, I would like to thank Dr. Priyansh Nathani for reposing the confidence in me to lead the treasured potential of AMSA India, the young medical brains, who hold the key to unlocking new avenues of collaboration, action and learning locally as well as globally; hence inching a step closer towards the vision of Knowledge, Action & Friendship of AMSA.
I hope to serve our dear members, the People of Tomorrow, with utmost sense of service and dedication, moving ahead in this journey together as one AMSA India family.
Thus, as the Regional Chairperson, the focus of my team would be driven towards Empowering those minds, unravelling the unexplored potentials and thus enhancing the overall performance and growth of it’s members in general and AMSA India as a whole. The incoming team at AMSA India has come up with an interesting tagline ‘AMSA India Medschool ke saath bhi Medschool ke baad bhi’ We express solidarity with the community and our fellow colleagues who have been posted on the frontlines in the current Covid-19 Pandemic situation. We will continuously strive to support efforts and amplify the response to Covid-19. With a humble heart together with your support, I hope to serve our dear members, the People of Tomorrow, with utmost sense of service and dedication, moving ahead in this journey together as one AMSA India family. ‘Empowering Minds, Enhancing Performance’ Viva AMSA! Best Regards Khushman Kaur Bhullar Incoming Regional Chairperson AMSA-India 2021-22
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Priyansh Nathani Letter from Outgoing Regional Chairperson, AMSA-India 2020/21
Dear Readers,
Letter from Regional Chairperso n AMSAIndia 2020-21
Hope you are doing well amidst the pandemic. Despite the increasing concerns revolving around COVID-19 and its profoundly negative impact on the health of mankind, rays of hope and positivity among people to support and empathize with others, become the key to get through these tough times together. As I write this letter with gratefulness and gratitude, we are reaching the end of AMSA India’s tenure 2020/21. It has been a great journey, especially during such unprecedented times. Meeting with several like-minded individuals across the country and actively taking up opportunities, one will always remember the experiences that they had in the organization, the friends that they made, the people that they met & the learnings that they got. Do have a look at our Public Health & Research Department’s Yearbook publication, ‘Reflections’ to get a glimpse of our impactful journey while working towards sustainable development goals for all. In this edition of our Newsletter with our theme of ‘MediCare: Making Healthcare better together,” we especially move into the phase of vaccination and how we can work in solidarity to fight this pandemic much effectively as youth leaders. It has been a privilege to have such a stellar editorial team led by our Secretary of Newsletter, Asmitha Reddy and Editor of Newsletter, Anushree Rai. Revista Medicos will always stay close to our hearts and our editorial team strives hard to ensure that they make the best out of it, throughout the year. As grateful as one can be, to see the youth leaders across the country working towards the collective vision of AMSA India, moving on and looking into 2021, I see Growth and the power of Continuum. And I can proudly say that AMSA India is in safe hands to create experiences that matter. I thereby wish our new Regional Chairperson, Khushman Kaur Bhullar, a great tenure ahead with her team. Meanwhile,-Stay Safe. Get Vaccinated. VIVA AMSA! Priyansh Nathani RC, AMSA India
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Dr. Asmitha P. Reddy Letter from Secretary, Newsletter, AMSA-India 2020/21
Dear Readers, Dear Readers, Dear Readers,
We at AMSA have always made it our goal to ‘grow and expand’ and we are on the path to Issue #11 one has with trulyall been a mind-opener for us inwe the Editorial and theand Executive Board becoming the support and enthusiasm receive fromBoard our members it only looks like a This upward ride from here on. As part ofranging a new team AMSA India, in the Executive alike. issue covers essential content fromwith Vaccination andwevaccines availableBoard to the want to give everyone opportunities and having newsletter which circulate in India views and opinions ofwonderful our readers. The aim of this issuea is to combat thecan misinformation that and been beyond India is one Asfacts for the time ever weall aremy featuring beyond has circulating andway alsototodo layso. the outfirst straight. I hope readersarticles find this useful India,help specifically AMSA Indonesia AMSA Thailand! and circulate and spreadand this around, helping us fight yet another pandemic of
misinformation. Bringing to you the first issue of this tenure, Issue #8 Pandemics: Foregoing and Forthcoming. With this edition we hope to debunk any circulating myths and rumours about the currently widespread Having said that, it has been an absolute pleasure working with my beloved Editorial Board, they COVID-19 Pandemic. We also hope to bring to your attention the advances that have been made in have been there at all points of time and worked hard to make this Newsletter what it is. the field of medicine during this short but long felt time of the pandemic. Without this wonderful group of enthusiastic and creative minds, this Newsletter wouldn't be here before you. I also want to thank the Layout designers for their time and effort, without It was a pleasure to be able to work with a talented and enthusiastic team like the current Editorial which Newsletter lookand this beautiful you.one Asof my tenure comes to an end I Board this we have with us wouldn't for this year, I thank eachbefore and every them for all their innovative congratulate and encourage the next Editorial Board do their best andthis continue putting their ideas and hard work that’s been put into to make thisto newsletter release Quarter. We were effort into making Medicos a great Newsletter. overwhelmed with Revista submissions for the Newsletter this term and are so blissful to have received all of them, so in case you don’t see your submission, don’t feel disheartened, it’s just because we had Lastly, I would to thank my team at AMSA India for providing their support and a lot of talent and like innovative entries.
encouragement at all points of time and for providing suggestions that have got us to the place I would to thank myI wonderful team their effort and ideas that they to we are like at right now. would also likefortoallthank Dr Priyansh Nathani forhave thecontribute support and the newsletter, without this brilliant group Chairperson of people this newsletterBhullar would an notamazing have been a motivation and wish the Incoming Regional - Khushman tenure. success. I would also like to thank Priyansh Nathani- Regional chairperson, for the support he has shown and for letting me take this opportunity to be a part of this team. I would also like to thank the EditorBest Regards,Anushree Rai for working along with me, without whose constant support and commitment this newsletter wouldn’t be possible. I would like to send a huge-shout out to all the Dr Asmitha P Reddy contributors and the passionate readers who are keenly waiting for the release of this issue, and Secretary Newsletter - AMSA India 2020/2021 we hope you love the newer and revitalised issue of Revista medicos Asmitha P Reddy Secretary of newsletter, AMSA India 2020/21
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Anushree Rai
Letter from Editor, Newsletter, AMSA-India, 2020/21
Dear DearReaders, Readers, The 11th edition of Revista medicos surrounded around the major health topics like vaccination for all and cancer therapies. We have tried to incorporate verified information about vaccination in the section 'Know your vaccine'. The final part of the research series helps you with the publication aspects of your research paper!.. And lastly don't forget to check out the interesting conversation with Dre Parker where you get to learn more about sports medicine. We're ever grateful to our contributors for sharing their beautiful literary and artistic works with us. However, due to obvious constraints in space and time, we weren't able to incorporate all the works from our skilful members, but you know what they say, keep trying till you accomplish it :) I am overwhelmed and nostalgic while dwelling on all the achievements we accomplished as the editorial board. With this, I would like to handover the charge to the upcoming Chief Editor of the Newsletter, Samneet Singh. He has previously been part of the editorial board and actively contributed in taking the same to greater heights. I'd like to express my special gratitude to Priyansh Nathani, Regional Chairperson, AMSA-India, 2020/21 for believing in me and supporting me throughout the tenure. In the end, i'd like to extend warm thanks to the entire editorial team, Samneet, Sriharmendar, Vignesh, Sanjali and Shaswat for working diligently and enthusiastically towards the goal of providing our readers with new, unique and improved content. Their enthusiasm and dedication for the editorial board has been unparalleled. I would like to urge the readers to fill the feedback form to help us improve and provide them with better content. You can let us know your views, suggestions or seek positive criticism on your contributions at editor@amsaindia.in. Best Regards, Anushree Rai, Editor, Newsletter, AMSA-India 2020/21
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AWARDS
5th Edition of Indian Health Professional Awards took place at The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle, Mumbai on 13th March 2021, witnessed awards bestowed upon top notch doctors, dentist, hospitals & institutions, recognising their extraordinary contribution during Corona Pandemic as Corona Warriors and in healthcare industry since many years. Asian Medical Students’ Association India was awarded the Best Student Medical Organization by the hands of ….. for their outstanding work in the field of health care and social work. A total of 80+ doctors, dentists & bureaucrats from various cities & states were felicitated & honoured in the fi The event was graced by guest ranging from Bollywood celebrities to several VVIPs. To list few who were present are Johnny Lever - Legendary Indian Bollywood Comedian, Ali Khan (Bollywood Actor & Social Worker), Anant Jog (Bollywood Actor) along with Mrs. Surekha Dugge, Additional S.P, Maharashtra Police.
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MedCare: Making healthcare better together
NEW BREAKTHROUGHS PARP inhibitors are a group of pharmacological inhibitors of the enzyme Poly ADP Ribose Polymerase (PARP). They are developed for multiple indications, including the treatment of heritable cancers. Several forms of cancer are more dependent on PARP than regular cells, making PARP (PARP1, PARP2 etc) an attractive target for cancer therapy. PARP inhibitors appear to improve progressionfree survival in women with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer, as evidenced mainly by olaparib added to conventional treatment
Bubble CPAP
PARP INHIBITORS
Bubble CPAP (b-CPAP) is a ventilation breakthrough used to treat infant respiratory distress syndrome. The new technology obviates the application of surfactant during mechanical ventilation, a practice that can cause permanent damage to the lungs and lead to chronic lung disease. Fortunately, bCPAP is noninvasive, and delivers continuous positive airway pressure to newborns to support exhalation lung volumes. Benefits of this novel approach include safety, efficacy, minimal barotrauma, and stimulation of lung growth when administered over an extended duration.
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CLEVIRA
Antiviral Drug ' Clevira' Repurposed For Treating Mild To Moderate COVID19 Patients Clevira, a drug primarily developed to treat dengue, has been repurposed as a supportive treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19 cases, its manufacturer Apex Laboratories Private Limited said. The drug is effective when taken orally and the dosage is one tablet twice daily after food for 14 days. The drug has also proved to be safe on liver and kidney parameters, it said.
VACCUM INDUCED UTERINE TAMPONADE Until now, balloon devices have been the only nonsurgical option for Post partum haemorrhage. Vacuuminduced uterine tamponade changed that by creating negative pressure in the uterus to collapse the bleeding cavity and shut off leaking blood vessels. This low-cost, noninvasive procedure may prove particularly useful in developing countries with limited access to other treatment options.
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Introduction and AEFI When the times get adverse Fiery Sun with a dreary desert-like thirst Looks like you were brutally cursed Remember there are oases in deserts Spells to counter curses, In that matter Oases small, help cover deserts that big Baby steps will help you run someday kid COVID might seem too miraculous a challenge to tackle With every guy being vaccinated, can happen the miracle !! Hola Amigos, let’s first know our vaccines with clarity So that we as medicos can answer the hot question of the moment “Should we get vaccinated?” Three vaccines will be available in India by the month of May. Let’s know them step by step
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COVIDSHEILD Covishield is a viral vector vaccine. It uses a weakened, non-replicating strain of Chimpanzee cold virus (adenovirus) to carry the genetic material of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 into human cells. Covishield has been developed by AstraZeneca with Oxford university in the UK and is being manufactured by the Serum Institute India (SII) in Pune. Covishield has completed phase 3 trials in S. Africa, Brazil and UK. 90% of the subjects in these studies were under the age of 55 making the efficacy of 70% and safety data applicable to this age group. Mechanism of Immunization: Covishield – This vaccine produces antibodies against only a specific region of the virus. It contains a portion of the DNA that codes for the spike protein (S-protein). Once inside the cells, the DNA part first needs to enter the nucleus to create its mirror image (complementary RNA). Then this RNA comes out in the cytoplasm as a messenger and starts making Sprotein. Since it is S-protein that provokes immunity,it provides efficacy
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Covaxin contains an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 (Strain: NIV-2020-770) which is disabled for replication. However, the proteins are intact which are able to provoke the immunity of the host. Covaxin has been developed by Hyderabad based Bharat Biotech along with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The phase 1 and phase 2 studies enrolled 375 people and phase 3 enrolled 25,800 participants between 18-98 years of age, including 2,433 over the age of 60 and 4,500 with comorbidities making it the largest. Mechanism of immunisation – This vaccine can produce antibodies against many regions of the complete virus. Since this vaccine contains a full inactivated virus with all its 29 proteins intact, the immunity provoked by it will be more comprehensive and closer to natural immunity arising out of infection. This uses a tried and tested technology platform used by other vaccines like the polio vaccine. However, these vaccines require an adjuvant to provoke immunity. For this purpose, alum is commonly used which mainly provokes Th-2 type immunity which also leads to more side effects. Hence, Bharat Biotech has used an alternative adjuvant “Algel-IMDG (Imidazoquinolinone)” which stimulates Th-1 type immunity that is also generated by mRNA/DNA vaccines.
SPUTNIK V Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) is an adenoviral-based that uses a weakened virus to deliver small parts of a pathogen and stimulate an immune response. Sputnik V is a two-component vaccine in which adenovirus serotypes 5 and 26 are used. It is developed by N.F. Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Ministry of Health of Russia After phase 3 trials, It showed 91.6% efficacy against COVID-19 and was well tolerated in a large cohort. Unlike other similar vaccines, the Sputnik jab uses two slightly different versions of the vaccine for the first and the second dose - given 21 days apart. Apart from these three, Other vaccines like Pfizer BioNtech (mRNA vaccine), Moderna (mRNA vaccine) and Johnson and johnson’s Janssen(viral vector-based vaccine) will be available for vaccination in India in near future.
AEFI There are seen mild adverse events following immunisation in most of the people. We’ve tabulated the common adverse events
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Adverse effects after Sputnik V vaccination: There are no concerns that the Sputnik V vaccine could potentially cause harm to a person's health. The researchers have reported rare serious adverse events. Mild side effects, including flu-like symptoms, pain at the injection site and weakness or low energy, were the most reported adverse effects Considering the Risk/Benefit Ratio, it’s advisable that we should get vaccinated soon to help our nation fight this pandemic at a faster pace.
Credits:COVAXIN vs COVISHIELD https://www.precisionvaccinations.com/vaccines/sputnik-v-vaccine www.googleimages.com https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/life-style/healthfitness/health-news/covaxin-vs-covishield-coronavirus-vaccine-differencebetween-indian-coronavirus-vaccines-benefits-side-effects-price-differencedecoded/amp_etphotostory/82307510.cms
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Guidelines, Procedure and Eligibility Eligibility Where can you register? 1) All eligible citizens can register online and book an appointment through the CoWin portal. Visit: https://www.CoWin.gov.in/home 2) Alternatively, you can also register for vaccination through the Aarogya Setu App.
How to register Online registration: Log on to www.cowin.gov.in. Enter your mobile number. Get an OTP to create your account. Enter the OTP and click on the “Verify" button. You will be directed to the registration of the vaccination' page. On this page, there will be an option to choose one photo ID proof. Fill in your name, age, gender and upload an identity document. Click on the “Register" button. Once the registration is completed; the system will show the “Account Details". A citizen can further add three more people linked with this mobile number by clicking on the “Add More" button. There will be a button indicating 'Schedule appointment'. Now click on it. Search a vaccination centre of choice by state, district, block and pin code. Date and availability will also be displayed. Click on the 'book' button. On successful completion of booking, you will receive a message. That confirmation details will have to be shown at the vaccination centre.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Offline Registration: Vaccination Centres provide for a limited number of on-spot registration slots every day. Citizens aged 45 years and above can schedule appointments online or walk into vaccination centres. However, Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointment online before going to the vaccination centre. In general, all citizens are recommended to register online and schedule vaccination in advance for a hassle-free vaccination experience.
IMPORTANT : A very important fact to remember is that registration is absolutely free! Get yourself registered now! You can call on the national helpline ‘1075’ for information and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and Co-WIN software related queries.
What documents you will need? You can register on the Co-WIN portal using any of the following ID proofs: a. Aadhaar card b. Driving License c. PAN card d. Passport e. Pension Passbook f. NPR Smart Card g. Voter ID (EPIC)
APPOINTMENTS: You can book appointments for vaccination through the Co-WIN portal after logging in to the Co-WIN Portal through your registered mobile number. The system will show vaccination centres that allow vaccination as per the age of the citizen entered in the registration portal.
Locating your vaccination centre : You can search in the Co-WIN portal (or Aarogya Setu) for the vaccination centres nearest to your location by either searching through PIN code or by choosing the State and the District.
Important: Currently, vaccination is free at Government hospitals and charged at INR 250 in Private hospitals for citizens aged 45 years and above. From 1st May onwards, the Vaccination for people of 45 years or more will continue to be free at the Government facilities.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 SECOND DOSE: It is recommended that both doses of vaccine should be taken for realising the full benefit of vaccination. Both doses must be of the same vaccine type. IMPORTANT: The Portal WILL NOT automatically book your second appointment and you have to take an appointment for the 2nd dose vaccination as well. The Co-WIN system will help you book an appointment in a Vaccination Centre where the same vaccine is being administered as the vaccine type (COVAXIN or COVISHIELD) of the 1st dose.
When to take: Covaxin: It is recommended that the 2nd dose of COVAXIN should be administered in the interval of 4 to 6 weeks from the date of 1st dose administration. Covishield: For COVISHIELD the recommended interval is 4 to 8 weeks while an interval of 6 to 8 weeks gives enhanced protection. You may choose the date of 2nd dose vaccination at your convenience.
ADVERSE EFFECTS You can contact on any of the following details: a. Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046 (Toll free- 1075) b. Technical Helpline Number: 0120-4473222 c. Helpline Email Id: nvoc2019@gov.in You may also contact the Vaccination Centre where you took vaccination, for advice.
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CORONA VIRUS MYTH BUSTERS (MOHFW)
Myth: Fact:
With the summers coming up, the Coronavirus will be killed. The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in all areas, including areas with hot and humid weather. The best way to protect ourselves against COVID-19 is by frequently washing our hands with soap and water, covering our coughs and sneezes and avoiding crowded places.
Myth:
Having a bath with hot water will kill the virus.
Fact:
The virus lives inside the body where the temperature is maintained at 37ºC and is not affected by a hot water bath that we have.
Myth: Fact:
Eating raw garlic, sesame seeds will protect you against the virus. Garlic is a healthy food that has other benefits but does not protect us against the Coronavirus.
Myth:
Getting the pneumonia vaccine will protect against the virus.
Fact:
While vaccines for Pneumonia will certainly protect us against pneumonia, it has no protective effect against the Novel Coronavirus.
Myth: Fact:
You can get COVID-19 through mosquito bites. The Coronavirus cannot be spread through the bite of a mosquito. It is spread through droplets spread when an infected person sneezes or coughs.
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Myth: Fact:
Spraying alcohol or disinfectant over our body can prevent infection. Spraying with alcohol or sanitiser on clothes and body, or consuming alcohol will not prevent you from getting an infection. The infection spreads when the virus enters the body through the nose or mouth. Cleaning and wiping hands with alcohol is to prevent the germ from entering our system through infected hands when we touch our mouth or eat food with infected hands. Regularly rinsing the nose with saline will prevent the infection Rinsing nose with saline has in few cases helped in containing common cold, but has no evidence to suggest it is effective against the Coronavirus infection
VACCINATION MYTH BUSTERS (WHO)
Myth:
If I’ve already had COVID-19, I don’t need a vaccine.
Fact:
People already infected with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, people may be advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been infected with COVID-19 before.
Myth:
COVID-19 vaccine cannot be taken if we are on periods as our immunity is low during this interval.
Fact:
There is no evidence to suggest that vaccines affect fertility. Also, doctors have also claimed that the period has no effect on women’s immunity and it is safe to get vaccinated while a person is menstruating.
Myth:
COVID-19 vaccine can affect women’s fertility as the spike protein of the coronavirus is similar to a spike protein named ‘syncitin-1’ which is involved in the growth and attachment of the placenta during pregnancy and thus antibodies formed after vaccination would cross-react.
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Fact:
The two spike proteins are entirely different and distinct and receiving the COVID-19 is entirely safe including those who are planning to become pregnant, including in vitro fertilization methods.
Myth:
People with underlying conditions and co-morbidities shouldn’t get vaccinated.
Fact:
People suffering from underlying conditions are more prone to the complications of COVID-19 and hence it is advised to get vaccinated.
Myth:
After receiving a vaccination, I can stop wearing a mask and taking coronavirus precautions.
Fact:
People are advised to follow infection prevention precautions even after receiving the vaccination. Vaccination cannot stop the coronavirus from entering your body but only prevent from developing moderate to severe COVID-19. It’s not yet clear if people vaccinated for COVID-19 can still carry and transmit the virus, even when they themselves don’t get sick.
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VISION VACCINATION 13 QUESTIONS
by Dr Avi Singh
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What is a vaccine? What does it do?
A vaccine basically contains a milder form of the disease-causing organism (pathogen)- which is inactivated so as to stimulate your immune system to fight against it, without actually causing the disease. This helps create an immunological memory in your body to fight the potential disease-causing organism in future, without ever being diseased.
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Why does it take so long to make a vaccine?
Inactivating the pathogen and coming up with a vaccine isn't difficult. But vaccines potentially can have different adverse reactions & long term side effects in a large population. Ensuring vaccine efficacy & safety by means of clinical trials & post-marketing surveillance is a long but essential part of the vaccine development process.
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How Is vaccination useful ?
Vaccination cannot help treat a disease if you are already suffering from it. But it sure can prevent disease before it develops.
Q4
How much is really getting a Vaccination helpful?
Efficacy of vaccines varies from disease to disease & also depends on the type of vaccine. But as a general rule, vaccines have undoubtedly helped reduce the incidence of severe forms of dreaded diseases like Tubercular Meningitis.
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Is getting Vaccinated once enough to last a lifetime?
You will probably need multiple doses of the same vaccine & complete a course for your body to develop a specific immunity strong enough to prevent the disease.
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What are Booster doses?
The immunity against a few diseases (like Tetanus) often weaned off after a few years. So booster doses of the same vaccine (usually a single, less potent dosage) are periodically required to keep your immunity up to date.
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How do I know if I have been vaccinated adequately? What are 'Antibodies' ?
Once vaccinated (or previously diseased), your body responds by producing proteins called 'Antibodies' to fight off the infection. Measuring the amount of these antibodies in your blood is an indicator of how protected you are against the Specific disease if you are exposed again (& therefore, indirectly an indicator of the efficacy of vaccination itself).
Q8
How reliable are Laboratory tests for infections like COVID-19 ?
Even if tests are performed under absolutely ideal conditions of perfect sample collection, transport, culture & analysis (which is not always possible), there still is an inherent tendency of the test itself to report a few false positive (low specificity) & false negative (low sensitivity). Thus, a negative test in presence of symptoms should still raise suspicion & warrant a re-test.
Q9
Is infection still possible after I have been vaccinated or diseased once before (reinfection)?
Once already infected (or vaccinated), your body has a greater probability of warding off the infection thus lowering the relative risk of reinfection; but the absolute risk is still there, increasing substantially if you are on steroids or otherwise immunosuppressed.
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Am I safe & healthy if i don't experience any symptoms?
Even if you are symptomless, you might still be harbouring the infection & still be able to spread the disease-causing organism to others around you, who might be at risk of developing the disease.
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What is Herd immunity?
Herd immunity refers to a significant proportion of the population acquiring specific immunity against a disease so that the cycle of transmission of the disease is interrupted so much so that the nonimmune members of the population are also at decreased risk of acquiring the disease.
Q12
Will I experience any adverse effects after getting vaccinated?
Getting vaccinated is frequently associated with adverse reactions ranging from anxiety attacks, swelling at the injection site, low-grade fevers & even muscle aches. But more often than not, these are signs of the vaccine taking effect, so these shouldn't be a reason for not getting vaccinated. The bothersome side effects are extremely rare & more common in immunocompromised people.
Q13
Should I consider getting vaccinated?
This is a question you can answer best for yourself. Vaccination is a scientific practice, which has protected the human species from dreadful diseases several times in the past; provided the vaccine development process has successfully & patiently reached its safety and efficacy benchmarks.
There's nothing wrong with making either choice for yourself as long as you are informed well. Decide well; Your health is your responsibility.
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WORKOUT WITH DRE PARKER After experiencing the space and deep-sea travel with our adored superheroes, we are back to take you a th(d)rill ride as our beloved Jackie Chan (Mr Han) explains to Dre Parker the various changes and adaptations of our body when we are involved in intensive physical workout.
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Mr Han I am so thrilled to learn Kung Fu from you and I’m ready to work day and night to master the skill I’m very glad by your dedication Xiao Dre, but it is necessary to take breaks within the training period and keep yourself dehydrated as we sweat more during our training. Mr. Han, usually during exercise what is the rate of water loss from our body? It is estimated that there is a loss of 0.5 to 2 L of plasma/hr Xiao Dre. That’s too dangerous, it’s better to tell my mom to give me extra water bottles from tomorrow. Eww! Thinking of my mom, I always remember how she scolds me when I didn’t go to bath and chill myself in the sofa with my sweaty jacket and how the sofa stinks and heats up. That’s probably due to heat transfer by conduction from your body to the surrounding object when it comes to contact Xiao Dre. In fact, Fourier’s Law states that
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Thank you Mr. Han for saying this now, I would try to reach the bathroom for a bath as soon as I step into my home. But Mr Han, the muscles of my legs are painful especially after a long workout, which might be the reason.
What you are experiencing is called the heat cramps Xiao Dre. It is severe muscular tightening and spasm seen during/after intensive prolonged exercise in a hot environment. It is due to severe salt and water loss leading to negative sodium balance. I wish we could carry out our training in an icy area so that we could get rid of the heat and its associated drawbacks. Haha!! The effects of a cold environment on exercise are even worse than heat Xiao Dre. It leads to Freeze-Thaw, Frost nip and in severe cases Chilblains… Wait Mr Han, Err… I guess my stomach is not well, I might need the restroom (After sometime...) I couldn’t interpret why I had an episode of diarrhoea Mr Han. I hadn’t taken any outside food and I was well even in the morning. I did extra 5 laps of sprinting in the morning. That might be the reason, Xiao Dre. What you had is called Runner’s diarrhoea / Runner’s trots, which is stimulated by intense endurance running and may or may not be associated with GI bleeding.
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This is not fair Mr Han. Everyone commented that if we are in regular physical exercise we could be free from illness but you are describing a condition that is associated with exercise. Their words are also true Xiao Dre. We have additional immunity to several diseases. In fact Nieman suggested that the graph of our susceptibility to infection would appear as a J – shaped curve. That’s nice to hear Mr Han. If that is the case so, then the medicines prescribed to us would change too. Am I right Mr. Han?
Absolutely right! In fact, Sports Pharmacology classifies drugs according to the reason for their use rather than their structure, mechanism of action or effect. The drugs are classified as ergogenic, recreational and therapeutic. On talking about drugs, I remember seeing the news on television. An athlete was banned from sports for taking drugs for his asthma attack. He might have misused the beta-agonist having anabolic potential Xiao Dre. Could you guess the name of the drug?
We leave the question to the suspense of our readers and hope to get exciting answers from you guys. Kindly mail us at newsletter@amsaindia.in and catch us with another thrilling experience in our next issue.
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LITERARY WORKS FROM OUR READERS
In this section, we present to you the best picked literary works on Vaccination, Examination stress, Tuberculosis, Cancer by our contributors!
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In such a troublesome and obnoxious situation that we are hit with, yells for a better understanding with an awareness of the available health services. Furthermore, it calls out for confidence and acceptance for the amelioration of humankind. This brings to my knowledge a talking point ‘vaccine hesitancy’. There are many factors responsible and co-related to this which include the behavioural decision, lack of confidence, convenience. With the jubilation of a vaccine among the scientists and researchers there comes a fear of side effects in the folks. Taking the present situation of masses affected by the 2020 pandemic some people are afraid of the side effects of the vaccine rather than understanding the fact that even if a small group is left unvaccinated will be equal to none vaccinated. Being a medico I myself encountered a few vaccine-hesitant people. I just got vaccinated against the covid 19 virus and a few hours later I have got a fever. It was normal for me as a medico and aware of the side effects as well as the need for the vaccine. I talked to one of my friend, asked her to get vaccinated as soon as possible. She denied, the reason being just the side effects. Then and there I knew vaccine hesitancy still persists. A bunch of people are lying in the midway, still choosing between getting vaccinated or not, and a few delaying vaccinations.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Vaccine equity as in, equitable distribution of vaccines worldwide is being taken care of by COVAX and Gavi organisations that aimed at low and middle-income countries. Also, everybody has the right to health. People who are more prone to the pandemic are being vaccinated first as in health workers, elderly crew. Vaccine nationalism only helps the virus to propagate. As if all are not vaccinated then none is vaccinated. As in the present scenario with COVID 19 pandemic if all the hosts, that is, if everybody is not vaccinated then the virus will keep changing its strain and would find better ways to remain in its host. Therefore vaccine equity is a must and its need is to be realised. If vaccine equity isn’t there the vaccinated people are also in danger due to the upcoming new strains of the virus. Nationally and internationally vaccine equity must be maintained and vaccine hesitancy should be eliminated and taken care of by boosting up an individual’s confidence. “The best discovery or invention is the one that aids in the betterment of life”. This could be made possible not only by the brain that invents but also by the confidence of the folks to utilise the source realising it’s meant for their betterment.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Aditi Deepak Gupta is an avid researcher and music enthusiast, a singer with a guitar who enjoys painting too, believe writers are strange, being one.
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Coping Recipe for the exam fever
The exam season has officially arrived and has brought with it, its old friends: stress, anxiety, apprehension, insomnia. All one can see during this time is batchmates, juniors and seniors immersed in their books in the library, eating and sleeping in there. It is natural that the pressure on being tested brings intense stress on students, but the real test it not let that demon take over our mind. I have seen so many people stressing out before exams, their personalities change, their life becomes upside down. Even I was one of them but over the years in medical school, I have managed to learn a lot (apart from medicine) and made my own recipe to deal with it that I frequently share with my friends. The first rule is to make a realistic schedule according to your strength and weakness. A routine jammed with long study hours will bring fail miserably. keep adequate time for daily activities, go for a run, eat healthy food and get a good nights sleep. These things are necessary to keep you charged for months of studying.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shivani Gupta is n intern, dedicated to medicine, her family and friends. Always manages to keep a balance between studies and fun
in the morning make a mental list of topics to be done today rather than hours to be put in. AND also don’t be so harsh on yourself. there will all kinds of days, highly productive ones and then the ones where you feel like staying in bed, watching movies. Give yourself that break every now and then but make sure not to fall off track completely, I think a one day break after one week of study is good enough. The second rule is never to compare with others. “Arey bhai , uska toh itna hogya aur mujhe dekho “. this is never ever, and brings no good and only increase your stress. instead, make a comparison with yesterday’s you. studying a topic under stress takes double the time it would take with a fresh and tension free mind. Stress makes your mind wander off to a thousand places, so it's best to keep yourself away from the elements that cause anxiety. Keep in touch with your friends and family. talk and share your problems. Don’t go in isolation. studying with friends makes some really hard topics seem like a cakewalk Have faith in yourself and be confident about what you have studied. And lastly, remember no exam is more important than our mental health. Scoring a 100 with that stress demon on your back isn’t really a 100.
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“I AM AND I WILL” The world is re-opening. While the lockdowns are being lifted, the vaccines administered, and everyone settling back into their daily routines, the healthcare workers are bracing themselves for the biggest challenge to come: the consequences. Due to the virus, many patients suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer), were hesitant to visit health centres. Also, because of the diversion of resources towards emergency care, healthcare providers were also unable to assist them [1]. This caused a number of cases of NCDs to go undiagnosed, and a lack of treatment for known patients. As a result, the number of NCD cases is estimated to increase drastically in the foreseeable future. In particular, Cancer patients and organisations had a difficult time during the lockdown. Reports highlight exacerbated shortages in frontline staff sometimes redirected to the COVID-19 response; interruptions and delays in prevention programmes, diagnostics and testing, clinical trials and research; and greater barriers to accessing essential medicines in low and middle-income countries [2].
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 This brings us to the theme of World Cancer Day 2021, “I Am and I Will”, which aims to shine a light on the nurses, doctors, researchers, volunteers, advocates, and other caregivers in oncology from around the world, who have worked through the COVID-19 pandemic [2]. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures; cancer care in times of COVID-19 saw many adaptations, with healthcare workers and volunteers making the best out of the worst. In China, the Global Alliance of Chinese Breast Cancer Organisations, held weekly group Zoom sessions to exchange coping strategies and information, FaceBook Live sessions with experts and created WhatsApp groups and phone helplines for patients [3]. In Iran, the Behnam Daheshpur Charity provided staff with masks and protective gear and even paid for travel for those patients who lived far from hospitals [3]. In Stockholm, field hospitals were set up to provide more space for treatment [4]. In Canada, wig-banks went virtual; a nationwide online distribution system was created for curbside pickup and delivery, in order to provide free wigs for cancer patients [5]. In India, the Tata Memorial Centre used a “staff-sparing” strategy, which involved providing paid leave for at-risk employees and rotating remaining staff[6]. There were also many NGOs around the world who offered supplies, equipment, and other services to university hospitals to enable free or low-cost treatment for patients, and countless volunteers who raised funds for healthcare facilities through various virtual events. These innovative and inspiring adaptations in cancer care around the world were truly a shining light in the dark times of the pandemic. To quote Dr Miriam Mutebi, Consultant and Breast Cancer Surgical Oncologist at Aga Khan University Hospital in Kenya, “Now is not the time to lose ground but, moving forwards, we must not only take advantage of the adaptations and innovations that are emerging as a “silver lining” to COVID-19, but we must also take the opportunity to improve health systems as the pandemic passes [7].”
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 REFERENCES 1. Modesti, P.A., Wang, J., Damasceno, A. et al. Indirect implications of COVID-19 prevention strategies on non-communicable diseases [Internet]. BMC Med 18, 256; 2020 [ cited 2021 Mar 4 ] Available from: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01723-6 2. Cancer Care and Covid | World Cancer Day [Internet]. Worldcancerday.org. 2021 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.worldcancerday.org/cancer-careand-covid 3. Coronavirus and Cancer Care: Planning, informing, assisting and giving hope | UICC [Internet]. Uicc.org. 2021 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.uicc.org/news/coronavirus-and-cancer-care-planning-informingassisting-and-giving-hope 4. Stockholm to open field hospital as COVID-19 cases rise [Internet]. Medicalxpress.com. 2020 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-stockholm-field-hospital-covid-cases.html 5. Facing a pandemic head on: How CCS took bold action to continue supporting the most vulnerable | UICC [Internet]. Uicc.org. 2021 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.uicc.org/blog/facing-pandemic-head-how-ccs-took-bold-actioncontinue-supporting-most-vulnerable 6. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Tata Memorial Centre response [Internet]. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2020 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.indianjcancer.com/article.asp?issn=0019509X;year=2020;volume=57;issue=2;spage=123;epage=128;aulast=The 7. World Cancer Day 2021 Official Global Press Release | World Cancer Day [Internet]. Worldcancerday.org. 2021 [cited 3 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.worldcancerday.org/world-cancer-day-2021-official-global-pressrelease
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Anjali Mediboina, a third-year medical student from ASRAM, Eluru, is a music aficionado with a love for reading. With a love for art, she recently started to dabble in writing and hopes to use her voice to advocate for LGBTQ+ and Women's rights.
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World Tuberculosis Day Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is the culprit , The bacilli, renders the host unfit . The oral route does it spread, Its an epidemic!!! The lungs do get a dread.. 24 March is World Tuberculosis Day, The awareness is only way, BCG vaccine, good diet and Dot programme, The scenario is grave The pulmonary health is vital And all breathes need to be saved Be brave Be brave Doctors are here to heal , Prevention is the need to feel. Beat the TB with zeal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Anu Saroa is a second prof medical student at Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences. She believes that a pen is mightier than a sword. Art and literature are meant to heal the world. Prevention is better than cure and we should spread awareness through writing .
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Tuberculosis An Antique Illness A respiratory disease that spreads from human to human via air causing havoc around the world, only this one was never “trending” on social media. Only if Tuberculosis emerged in the era of Facebook and Instagram, it would have gotten its deserved attention from the world, I guess. Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease that has affected mankind for more than 4,000 years. It is a chronic disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly affecting the lungs, making pulmonary disease the most common presentation. TB remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, including India. It is the first infectious disease declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global health emergency. Despite the gains in tuberculosis control and the decline in both new cases and mortality, TB still accounts for a huge burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The bulk of the global burden of new infection and tuberculosis death is borne by developing countries with 6 countries, India, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Africa, accounting for 60% of TB death in 2015.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 In India, children receive an anti-TB vaccination — the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine — as part of a regular immunization program. However, experts in the U.S. and many other developed countries do not recommend BCG inoculation for most people unless they have a high risk of TB. Some of the reasons include a low risk of infection in the country and a high likelihood that the vaccine will interfere with any future TB skin tests. The Clock is Ticking’ The theme of World TB Day 2021 - ‘The Clock is Ticking’ – conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders. The End TB Strategy by WHO aims to end the global TB epidemic, with targets to reduce TB deaths by 95% and to cut new cases by 90% by 2035. In the past few decades, there has been a concerted global effort to eradicate TB. These efforts had yielded some positive dividends especially since 2000. WHO in 2017 estimated that the global incidence rate for TB has fallen by 1.5% every year. Furthermore, mortality arising from TB has significantly and steadily declined as well. The Government of India announced its plan to eliminate TB by 2025 during the Union Budget address in 2017. The declaration was extraordinarily ambitious, considering that India accounts for 27% of the world's new TB cases, and 29% of the TB deaths globally. While high-level political commitment is welcome and necessary, the real question now is how the world can go from just commitments to real progress?
● First and foremost, the developing countries need to give priority to and
begin investing in the health care infrastructure. For decades, governmental expenditure on health by the Indian government has been one of the lowest in the world at 1.4% of the GDP. Secondly, we seriously need to tackle key determinants of TB, especially poverty, undernutrition and tobacco smoking, which have been clearly linked with TB and mortality due to TB.
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Furthermore, developing countries must invest in research and surveillance. Research will need to focus on development and/or validation of new tools, including rapid point of care diagnostics, new TB drugs and vaccines, like setting up of the - India TB Research and Development Corporation, in November 2016, is a promising step forward, but it will require partnerships as well as sustainable funding to succeed. Moreover, surveillance will require periodic prevalence surveys, nationwide TB drug-resistance surveillance, improved public health informatics, better tracking of TB deaths and implementation science to identify and treat missing TB patients.
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In conclusion, WHO’s plan to eliminate TB requires much-needed ambition and intent. It has to be a collective effort by the health organizations and global leaders around the world to ensure that the declarations are followed through by ensuring adequate funding and implementation of policies to End TB.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Harman is an intern at GMC Amritsar, who loves to travel and explore new destinations and cultures. He is a music enthusiast and always up for random trivia.
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LOVE FOR MEDICINE Something straight from the heart! I'm a firm believer in "tough roads lead you to beautiful places", trust me, it is true! Med School very often makes you feel that you are not good enough! Even after studying for endless hours, feeling like you know nothing, missing a party because you have exams, seeing your non-medico friends enjoy college life while you feel bad that you can't even afford to bunk one posting, reading heaps of books after exhausting college hours! Not being able to keep in touch with people, developing dark circles and surviving on bare minimum sleep and enormous cups of coffee! It all seems very difficult, but it is these challenges that push us to be the best! They make life fascinating and make everything worth the effort! How can we forget that we were amongst the cream back in school and that we fought over 15 lakh students to be where we are! So, yes, there's a lot that goes into BEHIND THE SCENES in the making of a doctor! And we shouldn't forget to cherish this journey as much as we wait for the destination: to finally become a DOCTOR! I am glad that I am getting to learn such amazing things and that I was chosen to be in this phenomenal profession! And my love for Medicine only grows over the years! Hoping to make a difference in the world someday! ❤
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rhea Bahadur is a 2nd Year Medical Student from Padmashree Dr DY Patil School of Medicine, Mumbai. She has always been inspired by the field of medicine and has been a passionate student throughout. She stood 3rd among the state toppers in 12th board exams and got the 4th rank in the university in 1st year. She is a dedicated student who is fond of dancing and loves to talk about the beautiful things life has to offer!
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SELFMOORD Zayne and I were more than just friends, at least I thought we were. But it's well said," True friends aren't the ones who make your problems disappear. They are the ones who won't disappear when you're facing problems." I refer to the time when our cortisol levels reach the sky and stress shoots up, EXAMINATION! Being medical undergraduates it's kinda hard to describe the vicissitudes of this time. Another hurdle is that I am an average student, who believes in just passing the exam. And trust me, 1st year annual examinations are way more hard than they appear, way more troublesome than portrayed. Initially I felt fortunate because I had Zayne, a brilliant, well- built, passionately extroverted guy, who had contacts with the gods. I could turn to his moonlit green eyes everytime I felt cemented to a concept. He was a sucker for knowledge and I appreciated this. After all it's virtuous to have determined topper friends! Until exams appeared and Zayne transformed into a complete bookworm. He started to scorn me, belittle me. Exams can be burdensome, but I refuse to reckon that Zayne needs to perturb about it! My heart sank after he stopped giving me a tinker's dam. A wallflower like me never felt this alone, craving to talk to someone.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 I had no idea how to crack codes. Exams were restless and dismal. Each day felt so heavy and painful. Every day I had to tell myself that I don't need Zayne to pass these exams. Days went pushing my limits and nights were full of insecurities and doubts. I stopped interacting with people. Inside an under confident heart, I kept that effulgence of hope ignited till results came out. Zayne got distinction in 2 subjects. I was happy for him, but everything comes with a cost right? Maybe for him it was me. He lost me. He lost his best friend, only if he considered me one. Unfortunately I failed those 2 subjects. My parents were disheartened. Everybody lost hope in me. I lost hope in myself. I regret not talking to my friends, family and batchmates. I should have managed my stress, I should have slept at nights! I should have clinged to Zayne even if he didn't want me too! I should have asked for help when I was dying inside! After all that's what friends are supposed to do! All paths to success were shutting down slowly. I tried. I never realized that one cannot cross this road full of thorns and sharps without consistency and most importantly, friends. Zayne considered looking at me a humiliation to his eyes. My heart was daunted, heavy and melancholy. I cannot bear this dismay any longer. I cannot see that disdained look on everyone's face. I am shattered into a thousand pieces, which no one can compile, not even Zayne. Now I think, as I write this note, who is to be blamed for my demise? Me, my stress, or Zayne?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Manvi Lamba, an enthusiastic 1st-year med student from Maulana Azad medical college, is hardworking, diligent and perseverant She has an immense love for nature and its creatures She loves to write articles, anecdotes and inspirational quotes. She wants to explore the vastness of medicine and not leave any stone unturned.
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PROPHECY A Girl named Jagriti Standing on the edge of the cliff is going to jump. She looks pale and DEPRESSED. Suddenly a woman appears and asks her "Why are you standing there? Are you trying to jump?" Girl:- That's none of your business. And you will not understand any of this. Women:- Well let's do this. You are going to jump anyway. Right! So why don't you just tell me? I promise I'll leave without informing anyone. The girl recalls her pain once again. She wiped her nose with the back of her hand, gasping out between sporadic running tears. And she starts speaking. Girl:- I don't want to go to College ever again. I don't want to study anymore. No matter how hard I try, I always see failure standing right in front of me. There is no one to help me. I am surrounded by selfish double-faced people who just pretend to be someone else. I cannot face my family like this. They do a lot for me and what I give them in return? Just failure. Women:- My mother always dreamt that one day her child will start a charitable hospital for the poor. I somehow managed to pursue her dream. I failed a lot of times. It took me three drops to even enter a medical college when students of my age were going to end their journey. I tried endless times. Even I felt maybe I should just end this struggle and pain. But that one face that always inspired me to keep trying was Of my Mother. Today I feel satisfied to see poor people feeling privileged to get proper treatment at a very low price. I feel so satisfied to see my mother feeling so damn proud of me. Yeah! She knows how much hard work I did to get to this place where I stand today. Anyways I hope your soul finds peace. I'll leave now as I promised.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Girl:- Where are you going? Hey! At least tell me your name? Women:-I am Dr Jagriti. Girl:- What a coincidence! Even my name is Jagriti. Women:- I know that already. I am You. You are me. I am Your future if you wish to live. I am your Prophecy. Always remember that Jagriti, Kuch sapne jeene Ka Maksat De jate hai chahe Kitna bhi mushkil rasta kyu na ho.Ye bhi vahi Sapna hai (Few dreams Give you purpose of life no matter how difficult your journey is. This is that dream.) The girl opens her eyes and realises that this was all a dream. She really feels scared and starts crying. Girl:- I will see my mother feeling proud of me. I will help as many poor as I can. I will keep on trying. I will never stop. I promise. Hope to meet you soon Dr Jagriti.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Garima Som is second-year medical student at MAMC. She is very fond of sketching and dancing. She loves socializing and hanging out with friends. She is even interested in sports like Chess and Badminton.
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PARADIGM SHIFT Thursday, Feb 4, is World Cancer Day, a day that organizers stated is intended to “save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about cancer and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action against the disease.” We live now in a time of 'paradigm shift' which creates fundamental changes in our assumptions about the world, and even this contributes to modern stress! Although our physical sciences have discovered new fields of quantum reality, medical science is lagging far behind. Philosophy has traditionally been an important part of medical practice since the medieval days of Paracelsus, even Hippocrates Oh sorry, you might wonder what paradigm means, “a paradigm is a sort of cultural, consensual pattern of thought or model of something.” For example the 'current consensus in scientific medicine. Paradigms change, like the impact of Galileo's work on disproving the flat-earth theory or Copernicus' heresy that the Earth moves around the Sun. New ideas meet a great deal of resistance from orthodox philosophy but eventually give rise to a changed perception of the world we live in
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Paradigm 1: The mechanistic view The healthy body is a well-made clock and if it goes wrong we simply take it apart and tinker with the insides until it goes again. If it breaks it doesn't really matter because there are plenty more where that came from, Nothing exists unless it has been proven through logical methods. With reference to cancer, something had gone wrong with this body, it has a lump. Cut it out and throw the lump away. Paradigm 2: The anthropomorphic view Humanity is the supposed crown of creation, this paradigm is human selfcentred and exploitative to everything including ourselves. And for cancer, something has gone wrong with this body, it has grown an enemy inside it. I will root it out and battle with it. Paradigm 3: The Gaian view (an emerging paradigm) Gaian refers to that living organisms interact with their inorganic surroundings on Earth to form a synergistic and self-regulating, complex system that helps to maintain and perpetuate the conditions for life on the planet. And for cancer, something has gone wrong with this body, it is trying to tell me something. I will listen to it and get help to understand why it has happened and what I need to learn and do to get better. Within the limited previous time we have, it is essential to let people know how we feel and what difference they have made in our lives. Cancer does not just affect the victim but captures families as its prey as well. Watching someone beloved fight for his life is something we never want our own children or loved ones to experience. Although they have passed away, their words continue to live on. We know they will forever reside in us and they truly have never left. Until the end, they have continued to help us achieve our dreams and still remains in our hearts and main inspiration in all that we do. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Neeraj Garg, 2nd year student from Government medical college, Patiala, Punjab. If he could he'd be marrying medicine, hehe, pretty awkward right? I know. Well being a quiet human being vibing to 'Iron and wine' and it feels comfortable him being selectively social goofball.
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Someday, I’ll touch the sky It’s exam season again And the stress is too much, Especially too much when You feel like what you’ve studied isn’t enough Leisure activitiesNo time for that No time during exams No time to cut some slack You worry about doing well, You worry if that won’t be the case, You hope you do better than your cousin You don’t want to be a disgrace. Read, understand, memoriseThis is the way. It takes so long to focus So much stress- all for one day I try my best To keep my head up high If not today, Certainly someday I’ll touch the sky Make time for yourself, too Don’t forget about that Give it your all; If you fall off your horse, Just get right back up.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Harini is a 3rd year medical student at Ramaiah Medical College. In her spare time, she indulges in baking, origami, reading and pencil sketching.
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with CEN, AMSA Intl Hi Adeela, tell us a little about yourself. Greetings, dear AMSA India! First of all, thank you for having me here. It is an honour for me to be able to share my thoughts with you all today! My name is Adeela from AMSA Indonesia, and I am beyond grateful to be given the opportunity to serve our members as the Chief Editor of eNewsletter of AMSA International. Currently, I am a clinical year student at Universitas Padjadjaran. I am known as a person who always tries to achieve my goals and will not give up easily. I am not a social butterfly, I do not really like crowds, and sometimes a bit shy when meeting new people, but hey, when you get to know me, I will not hesitate to share my craziest thoughts! I have a passion for graphic design, drawing, theatrical play, and doing makeup routines. I think that is a bit of an introduction from me, I wish that one day I will be able to meet you guys and get to know one another directly! What was your inspiration to join AMSA International, tell us about your journey? I was a National Team member in AMSA Indonesia, and when my tenure ended, I felt like I do not want to end my journey here in AMSA Indonesia. Thus, I tried to sign up as the Secretary of Publication and Promotion of AMSA Indonesia, but unfortunately, I got rejected. Truth be told, I was feeling down when I got rejected, but being a stubborn and resilient person, I got up and interested to seek another opportunity. Then I thought of something, I have been a member of AMSA Indonesia for 3 years, and what if, this time I try to expand my connection more to the international level? Since I am very passionate about design, I felt like maybe I can give something more to AMSA with my passion! With that in mind, I signed up for AMSA International Executive Committee with my best friend, the current LO to MSO, Nadira Nibras, and both of us got accepted. I am beyond grateful that we are given the opportunity to serve AMSA International together!
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 What do you think about AMSA India’s Newsletter - Revista Medicos? When I first read Revista Medicos, the first thing that came to my mind was, “Wow, what an interesting design!” I also think Revista Medicos is able to maintain the consistency of the colours and design styles, while altogether being eye-catching and exciting. I also love the cover design and theme for Revista Medicos Issue 9, “The Digital Health Revolution.” I do not really have much knowledge about it before, so I think it really does provide deeper knowledge for readers! What is your vision for the International Newsletter? My vision is to make AMSA International eNewsletter a media for AMSA International members to express their opinion freely based on the information circulating them, to give the outcome of a high-quality and informative eNewsletter in terms of branding, contents, and design! In order to achieve it, I emphasise in a family-like environment within the AMSA International eNewsletter Editorial Board to make everyone feel comfortable and happy while creating the eNewsletter, and to maintain close coordination between the General Secretary, the Director of Publication and Promotion, and the Regional Chairpersons to maintain the quality of the eNewsletter! What are your future plans? (could be after completion of CEN tenure or after graduating medicine, or both) After completing the CEN tenure, I am planning to focus on my study as I am currently in my clinical year programme. In the future, I would love to travel to places with friends and family, work hard and own my own clinic, buy a peaceful house near the mountains for my parents, and eventually marry the one I love! I also wish to be a doctor who always tries to constantly improve my knowledge and skills, able to communicate clearly with the patients, and able to understand the patients as a whole to provide them excellent care! Tell us one quote you would like people to go by. “If you have the ability to imagine it, the Universe has the ability to give it to you.” - Abraham Hicks This is one quote I really like; it is about the “Law of Attraction.” The Universe has its kind of own frequency and resonance. If we radiate outwards our thoughts and imagination on a consistent basis, the Universe will respond, and it will eventually come into our life. Our thought will become things, and you can be anything your mind can believe. So, if we always thought positively, positive things would also come to us. Conversely, if our mind is full of negative energy, negativity will also come to us. So be positive, be grateful for what you have, and keep vibrating the positive energy! Eventually, miracles will happen and without you knowing it, you have attracted your desires!
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NEURATHON Q1) WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR COVID IN INDIA ?
Q2) WHAT IS THE PROTEIN THAT HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE A TARGET FOR CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY AND WORKS AS A DONOT EAT ME SIGNAL?
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Q3) CAR T CELL THERAPY IS A RAPIDLY EMERGING CANCER TREATMENT FOR?
Q4) WHAT IS THE TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF TUMOR DNA IN BLOOD CALLED?
Q5) NAME THE ANTICANCER DRUG THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY FDA FOR CHRONIC Graft Vs Host Disease?
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CROSSWORD
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Across: 2)If a person is infected with TB, chest X Ray will show 6)Vaccines which contain the live bacteria or virus rendered avirulent are known as 7) The system which maintains the temperature of vaccines from manufacturing point to end point in known as? 9)The spread of a neoplasm from its primary site to another secondary site is known as 10)Cancer cells even in normal pO2 use glycolysis as their main source of ATP, this effect is known as Down: 1)The monitor which detects if a vaccine has been maintained at a suitable temperature to maintain its potency is known as? 3) In 2014 India launched a mission focusing on vaccination against 7 preventable diseases, this mission was known as? 4) Which automated molecular method is essential for diagnosis of TB as well as checking for Resistance 5) If a strain of MTB is resistant to Isoniazid and Rifampicin and FQ and Second line Injectables it is known as 8) Which virus causing STDs can cause cervical cancer?
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QUASEITIO SEQUENTIA 3.0 LA PUBBLICAZIONE
PUBLISHING A RESEARCH ARTICLE The aspiration of every researcher is to clap eyes of their hard work in a journal. Every one of us spends aeons doing high-quality research, starting from proposing a unique hypothesis, working on a huge data with appropriate research methodology and finally arriving at the conclusion and result. But without proper knowledge about the publication process or about the predatory journals, all the hardships would become worthless. Through this piece of work, we have tried to provide a glimpse of the publication process to our readers to fuel their appetence for publication.
JOURNAL SELECTION
Finding the appropriate research outlet is one of the most important considerations for increasing the chances of publication. It is the crucial step in deciding the chances of acceptance of our article. We should be in a position to compare the target audience and the level of our work and decide whether our manuscript has a realistic chance of being accepted. We should always make a habit of reading the aims and scopes of the journal and make note of the author guidelines and make sure that our manuscript conforms to them. The most crucial element to keep in our mind is to never submit our manuscript to two or more journals at the same time. A peer reviewer will be working at more than one journal and so we couldn’t escape undetected. The research ethics and the policies of all scholarly articles strongly suggest submitting to one journal at a time and breaking this guideline will lead to copyright infringement to both the journal and the author.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 Here is a list of few factors which the professionals keep in their mind while selecting the journal for their publication. KEY / DETERMINING FACTORS: a. Impact Factor: a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. b. Reputation c. Access to target audience d. Overall editorial standard e. Publication speed f. International access g. Open access / HINARI [Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative] participating publisher MARGINAL / QUALIFYING FACTORS: a. Track record b. Quality and colour illustration c. Habit / Previous publication d. Speed / Time delay
LANGUAGE OF THE MANUSCRIPT Manuscript writing is an art in itself and one of the main reasons for manuscript rejection is the poor language. Some professionals start writing their manuscript with a specific journal in mind, while others write their paper initially and adapt it to fit the style of the journal they subsequently choose. Whichever method we follow, the objective is to report our findings and conclusion as clearly and concisely as possible, since the key characteristic of scientific writing is clarity. An article submitted to a peer-reviewed journal will be critically scrutinized by the editorial members before sending it for peer review. A properly written, edited and presented article which is error-free and understandable will project a professional image and assures the editor that the work is taken seriously by the author. It is always advisable to send our work to the journal only when it is complete in all aspects and ready for publishing
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WHAT AFTER SUBMISSION? Once our paper is submitted, the editor-in-chief (mostly by appointing 2 editors) makes an initial decision on the paper to review/reject. Authors should receive a decision of Accept / Accept with a review (Major/Minor) / Reject from the journal. If the editors have requested to revise and resubmit, we should be in a position to address the revision diligently and avoid oversights. We are bound to make necessitate major/minor changes in our manuscript. For resubmission, it is advisable to submit two documents, one containing point to point response to reviewer’s comments and the revised manuscript. The most important aspect of resubmission is sticking to the deadline, and the revised manuscript should be resubmitted within the deadline.
WHAT IF OUR PAPER GOT REJECTED ? Not always there is a chance for our paper for being accepted in a journal and it is always disheartening to receive such a message in our mailbox. To be frank, all the professional authors today had faced many rejections and have gained knowledge and experience in a journal submission. Writing for academic journals is a highly competitive venture and there may be several reasons behind the rejection. The main reasons for the rejection of our manuscript would be either a. Research objective is not in line with aims and scope of target journal (or) b. Manuscript doesn’t have a reasonable chance of being able to satisfy journal’s expectation (or) c. The language of the manuscript is poor / hasn’t met the author guidelines Every journal author will provide the points for rejection of the paper along with the rejection letter. It is our duty to take up the corrections cited by them, make the necessary changes and we have the privilege to approach another journal for publication. Always we should never forget that the ‘Failures are the stepping stones to success’
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OVERVIEW OF PEER REVIEW PROCESS
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In this section, we present to you events by various events and collaborations by AMSA-India
EVENTS BY AMSA INDIA
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TRINATIONAL JCM The first-ever Trinatiional JCM (Journal Club Meeting) ✒ presented by AMSA India x AMSA Kyrgyzstan x AMSA Malaysia Your first step towards understanding the What Why & How of Research paper writing & For all the Research Enthusiasts
This journal club meeting would be a platform where members from Kyrgyzstan, India & Malaysia can learn about the basics of scientific papers and discuss the steps and methodologies of how to write a scientific paper, with experts. This was an active discussion where you can discuss with not only experts but with members of other chapters as well. Organised by : Dr Avi Singh VOCI, AMSA India & CR JAMSA Mansimar Kaur (ZOI-North India)
About the event : JCM✨ is an interactive discussion on the scientific research paper for those people who are interested in research. In accordance with JAMSA( Journal of Asian Medical Students) AMSA International 2020/2021,
In Collaboration with : Asma Ahad (Kyrgyzstan
) and Anne Scarlette (Malaysia
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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM The MERSA Mentorship Program is a student-led initiative on the front of bringing avid researchers across the past 4 MERSA Methodology workshops so as to provide opportunities for intranational small working groups on a vast array of topics. The working duration is 7 months (February to August - 2021). A total number of 75 participant students mentored by 17 students from the previous MERSA council.
MERSA council kickstarted The MERSA Mentorship Program with the 4 batches of MERSA Methodologies' were explained the entire Ethical Guideline. We got all participants on board on 15th February 2021 including the signed and officiated Ethical Guideline so as to wrap it up for this term with the upcoming exams.
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FAMSEP It was an honour for The Asian Medical Students' Exchange Programme (AMSEP) to host the first-ever exchange with FAMSA Nigeria! Undergraduate students who were members of AMSA had the opportunity to participate. All the Exchange Events took place on three consecutive weekends throughout January of 2021.
The delegates participated in a Campaign for Awareness of Diabetes Prevalence and Prevention where efforts were made by all the delegates for this exchange to raise awareness on diabetes and the ways it can be prevented!
FAMSA Nigeria started the academic sessions with an invigorating introduction to the Nigerian Healthcare system, followed by which a seminar on hepatitis free future was taken by Dr. Joga, Department of Internal Medicine. After which FAMSA was kind enough to teach the delegates about their vibrant culture, their local delicacies and the places one should visit.
AMSEP India took the next academic session on Medical Education in India with the help of our delegates.
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Revista Medicos Issue #11 After this, a clinical communications workshop was organised for the delegates of both of the countries by Glocal Academy. Following which it was the turn of the AMSEP delegates to present aspects of their rich culture. With a heavy heart, all delegates gathered virtually for the farewell party. A small Bhangra lesson got everyone grooving to India's beats!
With some interesting drawing games the delegates' were made to feel at ease.
The sharing of different memories during the exchange was the last activity. Kudos to Preeyati Chopra, Tanisha Survarna, Rishabh Agrawal and Sartaj Singh for organizing the event!
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USMLE
To help aspirants prepare, AMSA India and MSAI have collaborated and organised a webinar called "Study smarter & score higher on the USMLE" in which the physicians from AMBOSS are delivering a guidance workshop for the USMLEaspiring students (IMGs) in India.
USMLE
Preparing for USMLE is a gargantuan task, and to successfully compete you need to be one step ahead of everyone else! This webinar will be held on the 12th of May 2021 at 7pm IST The content of the workshop will include : What are the study strategies, resource choices, and tips that are proven by research to correlate with better USMLE scores? A preview of how you can best use AMBOSS to make preparing for the Steps more efficient. Additionally, it should be noted that all who attend will get a chance to win a free 3-month AMBOSS access. That's not all, AMSA members also have a chance to get a discount for the AMBOSS membership if enough people join. Sign up for the workshop, before the 10th of May, here: https://go.amboss.com/AMSA-IndiaUSMLE-Workshop-May2021 For any queries please contact Malika Gupta
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CREDITS Research series: Vignesh M. Ottendorf Code: Samneet Singh Crossword: Shashwat Misra New breakthroughs: Shaswat Misra Workout with dre parker: Vignesh M. Quesitio sequentia: Vignesh M. Neurathon: Samneet Singh Myth busters: Vignesh M. Know your vaccine: Shashwat Singh, Samneet Singh
Content: Samneet Singh, Shashwat Mishra, Vignesh M, Design: Shriharmendar Kant, Sanjali Dharamshi, Anushree Rai Proof-reading: Asmitha P Reddy, Anushree Rai.
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