Student Focus - Edition Triumph by Muhammad Sheraz

UPCOMING MEGA EVENT

Edition Triumph

5th Annual REHAB SUMMIT arranged by Cross Country Education at St. Louis to be held on 28th30th of July 2011. The three day Summit includes Conference and Expo. The unique opportunity to network with professionals from various specialty

issue: June - July 11

areas within the field of rehabilitation therapy for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers. DON’T MISS IT.

Because we are the future...

Studentfocus FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE P1

Scientific Islam-Astronomy

An Apple A Day-Medifacts

Contributions of Islam to Modern Science!

Customer Focused Services

National Monument Pakistan

Ramadan-The Blessed Month

Physiotherapy Issues

Speech & Language Pathology

Physical Therapist

New Horizon in Medical Tech

Meeting Dr. Beenish Zaman

Quotable Quotes

SPECIAL THANKS All praises to Almighty Allah, who endowed us with His grace in order to complete this strenuous task in time and making this concept a reality. Crediting the honor to our parents whose support has always backed us in the hour of need. Whole team of Student focus who rendered their priceless services for this Newsletter. All the Patrons, Doctors and fans who appreciated our first attempt and insisted upon us to continue our work.

Muslims have always had a special interest in astronomy. The moon and sun are of vital importance in the daily life of every Muslim. By the moon, the Muslims determine the beginning and the end of the months in their lunar calendar. By the sun the Muslims calculate the times for prayers and fasting. It is also by means of astronomy that Muslims can determine the precise direction the direction of Qiblah, to face the Ka’bah in Makkah, during prayer. The most precise solar calendar, superior to the Julian, is the Jilali, devised under the supervision of Umar Khayyam. The Quran contains many references to astronomy: "And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming." [Noble Quran 21:33] These references, and the injunctions to learn, inspired the early Muslim scholars to study the heavens. They integrated the earlier works of the Indians, Persians and Greeks into a new synthesis. Ptolemy's Almagest (the title as we know it today is actually Arabic) was translated, "And it is He who crestudied and criticized. Many new stars were discovered, as ated the night and the we see in their Arabic names day and the sun and Algol, Deneb, Betelgeuse, Rigel, Aldebaran. Astronomical tables the moon; all [heavenly were compiled, among them the bodies] in an orbit are Toledan tables, which were used swimming." by Copernicus, Tycho Brahe and [Noble Quran 21:33] Kepler. Also compiled were almanacs - another Arabic term. Other terms from Arabic are zenith, nadir, Aledo,

Muslim astronomers were the first to establish observatories, like the one built at Mugharah by Hulagu, the son of Genghis Khan, in Persia, and they invented instruments such as the quadrant and astrolabe, which led to advances not only in astronomy but in oceanic navigation, contributing to the European age of exploration.

Message from our Patron “Students should actively participate in curricular and co-curricular activities and improve their knowledge and skill in their respective field to use their potentials productively”.

Dr. Khalid Saeed Khan B.Sc Physio, B.Sc P.G.D. Physio, Principal S.P.T/H.O.D Physiotherapy

Mayo Hospital Lahore.

Summer Fashions

summer sound really cool when it The comes to the arena of fashion. Light, shiny, joyful colors everywhere. It does not

all time favorite and imporimply only to the dressing but also to everything tant accesaround like edibles, utensils, furniture, paints, sory to gardens, parks in fact everything seems to carry irrechange as this season sets in. spective of people like to wear light clothes with age and sprinkling colors; cotton stuff is the gender. common practice. HowAs Shalwar Kameez is the ever the girls and women national dress of Pakialso go for lown with felicistan, so a good number tous colors where as boys and men often make for of the citizens prefer to wash ‘n’ wear. As Shalwar carry it during summers, Kameez is the national with a pair of sandals or dress of Pakistan, so a chappal, as it guards the good number of the citizens prefer to carry it durbody from intense heat ing summers, with a pair and has its own distinct of sandals or chappal, as it and decent look. guards the body from intense heat and has its own uence of summers is also distinct and decent look. Nevertheless college reflected through the students like to wear T-Shirts with Denims or hairstyles. Men seem to have sometimes imkhakis as they are less volumic and ease them mensely short hair cuts, spikes or seldom carry bags and books and things alike along with shaven head too. Women often make plaints or them. Joggers are always the first choice of tie up their hair with bands or clips. As far as college students as best footwear due to their edibles are concerned, fresh fruit drinks and informal look, handy features and maximum dishes with light spices are liked. The people stability, all that a student need on fast track who change their home settings often try to routine. keep the loads and dark objects void of eye essionals put dress pants and dress reach to facilitate the air passage through them shirts with a pair of office shoes to and create breathing environment. Be careful facilitate working at office. Ties are optional in while choosing the clothes, they must suit your summers but some individuals and organizaskin. If you are not too sensitive to any particutions take it as a compulsory part of dressing. lar fabric you may put on anything but if at all The hot weather allows minimum accessories you are see the doctor as soon as possible. yet watches, pair of sunglasses and caps are the

The

AN APPLE A DAY Medifacts You might have heard that “An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away” Is it really so? Let's consider some of the apple's components and their effect on our health: 1. Pectin is a form of soluble fiber than lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels. It can also lower the levels of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol in the body. 2. Boron-a nutrient found in abundance in apples, boron supports strong bones and a healthy brain. 3. Quercetin–a flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers, including cancers in the lungs and breast. It may also reduce free radical damage. 4. Vitamin C boosts immunity, which helps maintain overall health. 5. Phytonutrients, Apples are rich in a variety of phytonutrients, including vitamins A and E and beta carotene. Apples are effective in These compounds fight damage from free radi- lowering LDL, supports strong bones, healthy cals and can have a profound affect on health, brain, boosts immunity including reducing the and help reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer risk and free diabetes and asthma. radical damage. Apples also act as a toothbrush, cleaning teeth and killing bacteria in the mouth, which may reduce the risk of tooth decay. They're also low in calorie density, one of the trademarks of a healthy food. Apples are affordable and readily available. But does eating an apple every day mean you'll never get sick? And is an apple really healthier than other fruits? An apple a day can reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and many types of cancer. But would you be able to avoid the doctor entirely just by eating a bunch of the forbidden fruit? Not likely. Various studies show health benefits when participants eat an apple between three and five times a week, but all ailments cannot be cured by diet alone. When choosing drinks, apple juice barely makes the top 10. One of the things that makes apples so incredibly healthy is the amount of fiber they contain, but that's lost during juicing. It is therefore recommended that whenever you think of getting maximum benefit of Apples use them without peeling it and prefer solid grain apple over its juice. Apples are easy to grow as compared to other fruits. Once harvested, they could remain in storage for nearly a year. Recent studies have shown that, unlike many fruits and vegetables, the nutritional benefits of apples remain relatively stable as long as 200 days after harvest. While an apple a day will go a long way toward keeping the doctor away, most nutritionists recommend a varied diet. In addition to apples, fill your shopping cart with citrus fruits, tropical treats like mangoes, and a variety of berries, which pack a nutritional punch. Eating several servings of a varied selection of fruits each day is truly the best way to keep the doctor away.

By Safa Moeed

Infl

Prof

By Muhammad Sheraz Alam

Smile please!!!

<<< Fun pack

ed when the teacher enter Two boys were arguing uing?" arg you are hy "W s, say the room.The teacher d found a ten dollor bill an One boy answers, "We " lie. st ge big the oever tells decided to give it to wh the d sai " es, elv urs ed of yo "You should be asham r age I didn't even know you s wa I n he "W r, teache what a lie was." dollars to the teacher. The boys gave the ten

What non-sense yar! Romeo: Your Cheeks are like petals Juliet: Really? Romeo: Yes, just like bicycle pedals.

‘You The doctor to the patient: k’ sic are very r: ‘Can I The patient to the docto ?’ on ini get a second op u are yo s, The doctor again: ‘Ye …’ very ugly too

An Englishman an Irishman and a Scotsman were in a pub, talking about their sons. My son was born on St George’s Da y,” commented the English man. “So we obviously decided to call him George” “That’s a real coincidence, ” remarked the Scot. “My son wa s born on St Andrew’s Day, so ob viously we decided to call him Andrew .” “That’s incredible , what a coincidence, “said the Iri shman. “Exactly the same thing ha ppened with my son Pancake.”

By Gul-e-Raina Khan

EXCLUSVE >>>

CUSTOMER FOCUSED SERVICES IN HOSPITALS The Customers are always the focus and rationale able scientific evidence to improve patient safety of any business. In Health Care industry the cus- and quality. Enhancing access to information for tomer is our patient. In order to offer and design clinicians would further encourage application of Customer Focused services we should be well evidence-based medicine into actual services delivaware about our customers. Our customers are all ered to the patients. those individuals who use the services produced by 6. Patient safety is the focus. Patients are at risk of our hospitals/clinics. According to this definition medical errors and adverse events, therefore, a the customers in a hospital includes patients, insur- system to identify and prevent from these risks ance companies, government bodies, the health should be in place. professionals and community at large. 7. Transparency is essential. Patients want to exerIn general there are ten patient cise their choices, and to do so, expectations when using health Every hospital or clinic information needed to make such must be aware of its decisions must be transparent. care system. These expectations are developed into 10 principles hospital needs scientific 8. Patient’s needs should be anin customer focused services methods like patient ticipated. Hospitals should im(Berwick, 2002 in Koentjoro, and family satisfaction prove their ability to respond in a 2006): surveys, group discus- timely fashion to patient’s needs, 1. Service goes beyond patient sions and patient exit/ but also anticipate the needs apvisits. Instead, it is a continuous propriately. relationship with patients/ discharge interview are 9. Efficiency is important for pahelpful in this case. customers. tients and the organization. Effi2. Services need to be customized cient delivery services in the use and sensitive to individual needs, values and ex- of resources (human, time, logistics and others) are pectations. Recognition, respect, choices for any required to prevent unnecessary interventions and conditions of the patients should be fulfilled. repetition. 10. Collaboration is necessary for effec3. Decisions are made by the customers. Decisions tive services. Health care services involve high are finally made by and for the patients, unless it is levels of complexity in terms of activities. These indicated otherwise by the patients. Therefore, are heavily dependent on each other and on the information, opportunities to participate, and em- health professionals delivering care to patients. powerment are crucial for a shared decision mak- Every hospital or clinic must be aware of its hospiing process. tal needs and in order to do so there are various 4. Information concerning the patients is accessible scientific methods that can be adopted which into the patients. Although medical records are kept cludes; patient and family satisfaction surveys, in the hospital, the information should be made group discussions and patient exit/discharge interaccessible to the patients when is required, in or- view. Patient complaint system is another reliable der to improve communication between the clini- method to gather information regarding cuscian and patients. tomer’s expectations. 5. Services are delivered, based on the best availBy JAWAD ALI HASHIM [BSPT(UHS), M.SC (SOCIO), PGD HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (NUST)]

Sonnet

AMBIVALENCE I am ambivalent What I have done is mine..What I have to do is mine... But thy tyrant strikes..and my heart weeps... The date expired, but the desire lurks to aspire to inspire the resourcefulness... This life, having all, all could not satisfy, what goes right, i dont decide... and fate takes, what it needs... But thy tyrant strikes..and my heart weeps... Do i have a choice, but to cry... SIGH! I suspire sadly And as we are about to part my desire, its time to say good-bye I never thought i would especially to you... and even though I wished I could make you stay, but i can't control my destiny... destiny grants us our desires, but in its own way... lavishing beyond our wishes... But a part of my heart will eternally belong to you. ah these imaginative leaps... But thy tyrant strikes..and my heart weeps... and I am ambivalent. By Haris Ghole , BDS 2nd yr, K.E.M.U LHR

NATIONAL MONUEMENT OF PAKISTAN

The monument is located at the west viewpoint of the Shakar Parian Hills, and is spread over a total area of 2.8 hectares. The high location makes the monument visible from across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The idea to build a national monument was conceived by the Ministry of Culture and the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) was entrusted to design a befitting structure to represent the aspirations of the people of Pakistan. The PCATP organized a national competition around the theme of signifying strength, unity and dedication of the people of Pakistan into an icon representing an independent and free nation. From a total of twenty submissions, three were short-listed. Finally, the design proposed by Arif Masood was selected. The foundation stone was laid on 25 May 2004 and the complex was completed by the end of 2006 for inauguration on 23 March 2007. The total cost incurred was more than Rs.580 million. The architecture of the monument represents the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan. The structure comprises four blossoming flower petals, built of granite, represent-

ing the unity of Pakistani people. From air the monugroup of cheering people at Jinnah's public appearment looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon ance. The third petal reflects Allama Iqbal, the Shah (formed by walls forming the petals), these represent Rukn-e-Alam's Tomb, Mahabat Khan Mosque, Indus the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag. The blooming Valley Civilization, Lahore Fort and Indus River Delta. flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan's The fourth petal comprises the images of Sheesh Meprogress as a rapidly developing country. The four hal, Lahore, Shalamar Gardens, the Uch Sharif Tomb, main petals of the monument represent the four Islamia College Peshawar, the Ziarat Residency, the provinces (Balochistan, Khybar Pakhtoonkhawa, PunKhyber Pass and a polo match.Facing the monument, jab, and Sindh), while the three smaller petals repreon the right side, down below the stairs stand four sent the Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and the Feder- pillars, one inscribed with the three cardinal principals ally Administered Tribal Areas. The Monument has of the Quaid (Muhammad Ali Jinnah - founder of Pakibeen designed to reflect the culture and civilization of stan) "Unity, Faith and Disciple" in english while the the country and depicts the story of the Pakistan other three pillars bear the same in Urdu, one on Movement, dedicated to those each. There are a number of who sacrificed themselves for The Monument has been de- beautiful fountains on the future generations. The inner walls and secondary terraces signed to reflect the culture main of the petals are decorated with which give an enchanting look, and civilization of the country specially at night. Just opposite murals. The central platform is made in the shape of a fiveand depicts the story of the the main stair case is the Pakipointed star which is surrounded stan Monument Museum.On Pakistan Movement, dedicated weekends, there is a flag lowby a water body. A metallic crescent surrounding the star is into those who sacrificed them- ering ceremony by a smartly scribed with sayings of Muhamselves for future generations turned out contingent of Pakimad Ali Jinnah and poetry of Alstan Army and the mounted lama Iqbal. The murals on the President's Body Guards. The inside of large petals are based on Islamic architecsounding of the Retreat by the buglers atop the buildture, and were decorated by a team of artists led by ing of the Pakistan Monument Museum is an awe Kausar Jahan and Zarar Haider Babri, who spent a inspiring moment. People from the twin cities of total of 119,000 hours on the artwork.The first petal Rawalpindi and Islamabad flock in great numbers to features the Malki Tombs, Shahjahan Mosque, Rohtas witness the ceremony. So next time you happen to Fort, Gawadar, and Faisal Mosque. The second second visit Islamabad, do not miss to visit the Monument petal depicts the images of Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad and specially the National Flag lowering ceremony. Ali Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah, Minar-e-Pakistan, Badshahi Mosque, Shila Tunnel, Karakorum Highway and a >>> By Muhammad Sheraz

Physiotherapy THE BASIC HEALTH CARE PROFESSION

hysiotherapy is a health care profession which aims the physical treatment and management of disease or condition which enables people to reach their maximum potential. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other healthrelated conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like in their daily lives. Physiotherapy is an established, respected and evidence-based profession, which uses scientifically proven techniques to help many conditions affecting your body, including: Spinal and joint conditions such as arthritis, Post accident treatment and rehabilitation, Back and neck pain, Problems affecting children, including cerebral palsy and Spina bifida, Cancer and palliative care, Pregnancy related problems such as back pain and few more conditions, Stress incontinence, Workrelated injuries, Heart and lung conditions such as asthma, obstructive airways diseases (COPD), and other breathing difficulties, Sports injuries, Brain injuries (e.g. strokes) and other neurological problems hen you see a physiotherapist, he or she will complete a thorough assessment that may include your health history, evaluation of pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, sensation and cardio-respiratory status. hey will also examine relevant x -rays, laboratory tests, medical

records and surgical notes. Based on this assessment, the physiotherapist develops a diagnosis and works in partnership with you to plan individualized goals and ome treatment options: Strengthening and therapeutic exercise programs, Mobility and flexibility improvement, Improvements in muscle imbalances and alignment, Balance retraining and movement coordination, Manual therapy – intervention to reduce pain and stiffness, Electrical modalities such as TENS (electrical nerve stimulation) or ultrasound , shortwave diathermy and many more, Gait retraining and general conditioning regimes, Acupuncture – some specially trained physiotherapists use this technique to help alleviate your pain hysiotherapists are primary care practitioners offering direct access to physiotherapy services without the need for physician referral. It's important to note that some extended health insurance plans require a physician's referral in order to re-imbrues you for claims. n hospitals, physiotherapy may be provided to in-patients or through an out-patient clinic. Many out -patient clinics provide rehabilitation programs for people who have had surgery, are recovering from strokes or heart attacks. Not all hospitals, however, have out-patient physiotherapy programs or programs that can address your specific needs. Check with your local hospital to determine what services are available in your area.

By Khurram Shehzad, Final Year BSPT, ACE Institute

ISSUES OF PHYSIOTHERAPY If we look at the physiotherapy Talking about PMA and YDA let’s community, mainly it consists of see what do we have, we have intelligent but a bit irresponsible, PPTA,YPA,NPTA,NPTF,CSPT and usually underestimating people many more and none of them is and that’s the reason of a great functional in the true sense. Talkdeficiency, Leadership. This single ing about the associations NPTF deficiency is responsible for nearly (National Physiotherapy forum) is all the problems of the community a newly formed association excluding professionalism and formed in emergency because the competency issues. pays of MBBS and nurses have We don’t have good leaders, one been increased but physiotherapy may probably think that physiocommunity was neglected as it therapy profession doesn’t receive didn’t even exist, which of course good people from the start but is the fault of same people who that’s not the reality. It’s just that have formed NPTF. We shouldn’t people with leadership skills don’t have been neglected in the first want to share them place and now NPTF Everyone wants to be the will have to carry out or use them for their profession as leader and gain fame but the incomplete tasks it’s a common being a true leader requires of PPTA (Pakistan trend that if you Physiotherapy Assoare good, you de- sacrifices, these people have ciation). Adding here, serve to go abroad, to let go of personal gains recently PPTA has furthermore lack of and work for the greater been recognized by service structure (World Confedgood of this community. WCPT and council cataeration of Physical lyze this trend. Still Therapy) which is a there are many individuals that big step ahead. It was represented have the potential to do well for by Dr. Asghar Ali at Amsterdam at the field but they prefer personal the WCPT's 16th International gains over the benefit of the sociCongress, hosted by the Royal ety as a whole. Basic reason for Dutch Society for Physical Therapy this is they don’t get appreciation on 20-23rd June 2011. Coming for their good work, it not only back to the point, we have sufhappens in PT profession but all fered a lot, so if NPTF wants the the fields in Pakistan. For example support of masses they will have YDA was formed because PMA to show some progress . Someone was almost non-functional and its will have to stand up and take the senior members didn’t appreciate heat to save this community. the ideas and work of juniors or Everyone wants to be the leader young doctors so they formed and gain fame but being a true another association that is better leader requires sacrifices, these than PMA in all aspects and repeople have to let go of personal cently they executed a successful gains and work for the greater strike and got their pays raised. good of this community. >>> By Asbar Javaid

AN OVERVIEW OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Speech-Language Pathology specializes in speech disReceptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding more children are being recorders and language disorders. Speech-language ther- or processing language. ognized as having speech, apy is the treatment for speech and language disorlanguage, and swallowing Expressive disorders include difficulty ders. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the problems and putting words together, limited vocabuto become a recog- with an everactual production of sounds, whereas a language disorlary, or inability to use language in a der refers to a difficulty understanding or putting increasing nized Speech Lansocially appropriate way. words together to communicate ideas. Speech disornumber of guage Pathologist, ders include the following problems, according to the elderly citizens Working with the full range of human you need to complete who need care, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association communication and its disorders, speech (ASHA): a Bachelors of Science more SLPs are -language pathologists: needed. In fact, Articulation disorders include difficulties producing degree program. Evaluate and diagnose speech, lanU.S. News & sounds in syllables or saying words incorrectly to the World Report point that other people can't understand what's being guage, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. (2002) lists this profession as said. one of the "Careers to Count Fluency disorders include problems such as stutterTreat speech, language, cognitive-communication On" for the future. ing, the condition in which the flow of speech is interand swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, In order to become a recogrupted by abnormal stoppages, repetitions (st-stfrom infants to the elderly. nized Speech Language Pastuttering), or prolonging sounds and syllaSpeech-language pathologists often work you need to combles (ssssstuttering). The future out- as part of a team, which may include teach- thologist, plete a Bachelors of Science degree program. Resonance or voice disorders include look for speech- ers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists, The four year B.Sc. Speech Language Therapy degree problems with the pitch, volume, or quality language pathol- social workers, rehabilitation counselors program follows a modular curriculum which emphaand others. Corporate speech-language of the voice that distract listeners from sizes in-depth training, covering the diverse field of ogy is excellent. pathologists also work with employees to what's being said. These types of disorders speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders. improve communication with their custommay also cause pain or discomfort for the The program is both, knowledge and skill-oriented, ers. child when speaking. with clinical training in the hospital, and in special and The future outlook for speech-language pathology is mainstream school settings. In Lahore, School of allied Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders, including difficulexcellent. With a staggering 23 million Pakistani indities with eating and swallowing. health sciences and FMH are offering B.Sc. speech and viduals requiring SLP services and we have very less language therapy. Language disorders can be either receptive or expresnumber of speech and language pathologists in our sive: country, so the job outlook is amazing! As more and >>> By Abdullah Rashid, 2nd year, SAHS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

FEATURED

YOUR GUIDE TO PROPER GROWTH

Childhood

and adolescence is the age of rapid growth. In these ages the anabolic functions in the body of children progress at peak levels. But some of them may face the problems in growth process. It is worth knowing that the primary growth occurs at the ends of the long bones. The growth plate (epiphysis) is the area of developing tissue near the end of the long bones in children. Each long bone has at least one growth plates at each end.

When grow

th is complete during adolescence, the growth plates are replaced by solid bone. The growth plate is the weakest area of the growing skeleton so a serious injury to a joint is more likely to damage a growth plate than the ligaments around it. An injury that would cause a sprain in an adult can be a potentially serious growth plate injury in a young child. Most injuries to the growth plate are fractures. They are twice as common in boys. Growth plate fractures occur most often in the long bones of the fingers (phalanges), then the outer bone of the forearm (radius) at the wrist. These injuries also occur frequently in the lower bones of the leg: the tibia and fibula. They can also occur in the upper leg bone (femur) or in the ankle, foot, or hip bone.

Although

many growth plate injuries are

caused by accidents that occur during play or athletic activity, growth plates are also susceptible to other types of injury, infection, and diseases that can alter their normal growth and development.

Because

injuries to the growth plate may be hard to see on X-ray, an Xray of the non-injured side of the body may be taken so the two sides can be compared. In some cases, other diagnostic tests, such as (MRI), (CT), or ultrasound, will be used. Growth Plate Injuries are treated by Immobilization, strengthening and range of motion exercises. In about 1 out of 10 cases, the doctor will have to put the bones or joints back in their correct positions, either by manipulation or by performing surgery.

Long-term

follow-up is usually necessary to monitor the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recuperation and growth. Evaluation may include X-rays of matching limbs at 3- to 6-month intervals for at least 2 years. Some fractures require periodic evaluations until the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bones have finished growing. Sometimes a growth arrest line may appear as a marker of the injury. Continued bone growth away from that line may mean that there will not be a long-term problem, and the doctor may decide to stop following the patient. By Gul-e-Raina Khan and Editor

QUEST # 1

ARE YOU A GENIUS ??? R1:

It is black when you buy it, red when you use it and grey when you throw it away. What is it???

R2:

Name three consecutive days without their names like Friday, Sunday, etc ?

Answer the above riddles and prove that you are really a genius! The winners will be mentioned in the next edition. To answer these riddles just log on to our website and submit yout answer via our special answer form . For details refer to the last page >>>

STARTLE FACTS 1. People who laugh a lot are much healthier than those who don't, as laughing lowers level of stress hormones, and strengthens the immune system. 2. People who have a tough time handling the stress of money woes are twice as likely to develop severe gum disease. 3. Between 25% to 33% of the population sneeze when they are exposed to light. 4. Of the 206 bones in the average human adult's body, 106 are in the hands and feet. 5. The human brain stops growing at the age of 18. 6. It takes an interaction of 72 different muscles to produce human speech. 7. During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair. 8. The average Human bladder can hold 13 ounces of liquid. 9. You lose enough dead skin cells in your lifetime to fill eight five-pound flour bags. 10. The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes. 11. The substance that human blood resembles most closely in terms of chemical composition is sea water. >>> By Safa Moeed

10 ADDICTIONS you might not know you have... 1. WORK: Workaholics find reasons to work, even if there's no need to -- their minds are constantly thinking about work and work-related things. Workaholism is a compulsive disorder, so an addict doesn't even necessarily have to like his or her job. 2. INTERNET:Like most addictions, the major sign is that it interferes with your normal life. For addicts, time spent online takes priority over pretty much everything else and can start to affect relationships with other people. Addicts might also feel irritable, depressed or lonely when they're unable to spend enough time online. 3. CAFFEINE: Like most addictive drugs, caffeine provides a reward for the brain. Caffeine mimics adenosine, a molecule that induces sleep and slows down the body's nervous system. When you take in caffeine, it binds to adenosine receptors in the brain instead of allowing the adenosine to bind with them. 4. TELEVISION: Studies show that people feel more relaxed and at ease while watching television. And that's what most people want after a long day at work, right? The problem is that relying on something like television to take away stress can become addictive behavior. And like addictive drugs, the longer you do it, the less of a reward you get from it. 5. LOVE: Love addiction occurs when a person becomes obsessed with a love interest. These people tend to feel as if they can't live without the person, and that their significant other is their only source of happiness. When you're in love, the body releases a bunch of chemicals that make you feel energetic, happy and motivated, such as dopamine. You also have increased levels of oxytocin, which gives you a feeling of attachment. 6. NEGATIVITY: Negativity addiction can be deep-rooted and can result from emotional trauma or dysfunction at an early age 7. EXERCISE: Exercise is a healthy activity. But for some, the need to break a sweat and work the body can turn from a healthy habit into a dangerous addiction. 8. SKIN PICKING: The addiction to skin picking, involves obsessively picking and pulling at the skin, even if it causes harm. 9. SHOPPING: that shopping makes you feel good: The body releases endorphins that stimulate the pleasure centers of your brain, making you happy and reinforcing your shopping habit. 10.FOOD YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO: When you have an allergic reaction to a food, the body releases a bunch of endorphins, lifting your mood and making you feel happier. >>> By Safa Moeed

Face

Episode:2

OF THE MONTH

Detective of the month

Guess Who Am I ?

QUEST # 2

She must keep a soft corner in the corner of same time ...that were the sole legacy of our her heart at least as I care for her. The won- love, (mine first, I don’t know hers). Why she derful days they were when we met the first is with him? Dude! When you will marry you time on the tree in front of my know, Why! She says that Become the Detective will dwelling. She used to praise me her new boy friend is well always of my appearance, of the month by guess- settled and able to bear the smartness and cool nature. I ing the character told weight of her hanky panky (in in the plot given just her own words) expenses. thought she was humble enough to be a friend forever. one correct answer and Did you got me now if yes tell But I was wrong. What she did you will be a detective! me author that who am i? but after marriage is not worthy of if not then wait for the next her. Nobody is here to hear my cries, to wipe episode to come and then write into editor at my tears, OMG! (oh my God). But she as usual response_sf @yahoo.com. Become the Detecnever alone, previously was found with her tive of the month by guessing the character friends but now she is dating with that hand- told in the plot given, just one correct answer some idiot on the same tree, same bough, and you will be a detective! The correct guessing people will be mentioned in the next issue and on our website and will be entitled the Detective of the month! >>> By EDITOR

If you think that you are photoName: Syed Phool Hussain genic then what are you Discipline : B.D.S 2nd Year waiting for ? Send us your Age: 20 Gender : Male nicely done photographs Institution : De-Montmorency Colat our email at the back of lege, K.E.M.U. Lahore. this issue and become the “Face of the month”. The photographs in edition will be selected at random by Student focus Team. M / F both are encouraged. The unpublished photographs will be available on our website! Get You Picture Here! By EDITOR

SHARING

THE RESPONSIBILITY!

The first Newsletter of its type launched by the students of KEMU. It is an initiative of students of D.P.T from K.E.M.U. We aim to deliver you the quality and resourceful infotainment contributing our part to the best of all talent. Sharing the responsibility is the main idea that hit wildly across our mind to set up a common stage for identifying every one of our fellows, being unique and competent. Come On Join Us! We warmly welcome the new joining people and are anxious to get your comment s how did you find our effort. It implies on the readers to DO GOOD and SPREAD GOOD . For sure this what we have been created for! Regards!

NEW HORIZONS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY >>> 1

STRAWBERRIES BOOST RED BLOOD CELLS

The study, carried out by Italian and Spanish researchers, showed that strawberries boost red blood cells' response to oxidative stress, an imbalance that is associated with various diseases. The body has an extensive arsenal of very diverse antioxidant mechanisms, which act at different levels. Strawberries contain a large amount of phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties. These substances reduce oxidative stress, an imbalance that occurs in certain pathologies, (such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes) and physiological situations (birth, aging, physical exercise), as well as in the battles between "reactive kinds of oxygen".

1 2

GENE THERAPY TRIAL FOR PARKINSON DISEASE

For the first time, gene therapy has shown promise for people with severe Parkinson's disease. Results from a proof-of-concept clinical trial in the US were published in the journal Lancet Neurology. The small study included 45 people with severe Parkinson's disease. Participants had a small tube implanted in their brains. The tube leads to areas that control movement. Half were then injected with a virus containing a gene to increase GABA production in brain cells. Half were injected with a harmless saline solution. Those with Virus injected showed 23% improvement. This research shows the promise of gene therapy for neurological conditions like Parkinson's.

2 LIFE SPAN TEST: TELOMERE LENGTH DENOTES LIFE SPAN

Scientists claim they have developed a blood test that can predict how fast a person is ageing. The tests measure the length of telomere, bits of material at the ends of the chromosome strands in our cells that protect the strands from damage, which can break down and shorten each time the cell divides. The test will identify whether an individual's telomeres are very short, that has been associated with diseases of ageing such as cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Although telomere shortening is a natural process in cells, shorter telomeres have been associated with various life experiences including chronic stress, smoking, and even lower educational attainment.

4 NANOSYSTEM HOLDS KEY TO SURGICAL RECOVERY

Synthetic molecules that are capable of binding to heparin may eventually help patients recover from surgery without the danger of allergic reactions to drugs. Researchers from the University of York (UK) developed the synthetic molecules, which are designed to self-assemble into nanometer-sized structures that contain multiple heparin-binding units that are capable of binding heparin just as effectively as protamine sulfate. After surgery to remove heparin from patients body is important to help him recover. Currently, it is done with protamine sulfate drug, which reverses heparin anticoagulation; the complex of heparin and protamine is then removed and broken down by the reticuloendothelial system.

>>> By AGHA SAJJAD AND EDITOR

Beenish Zaman is a known physiotherapist. She works at WAPDA Hospital Lahore. She is K.E.M.U graduate of 2003 batch. Student focus representative Safa Moeed joined Beenish Zaman at a restaurant at Gulberg on lunch and the conversation started. Q1. How are you? Ans. I am fine Alhamdulillah. Q2. When did you start practicing? Ans. In the mid of 2004, almost 7 years to date. Q3. Better therapists? Males or females? Ans. Both, it depends upon their skills. Q4. Who do you idealize in your field and why? Ans. Well, I won’t say a single name. I am inspired from various people from juniors to senior professionals. Q5. What is the best thing about physiotherapy? Ans. Diversity of patients. Q6. Private practice or Government house ship? Ans. Both. Each of them has its own merits. Q7. Any teacher you like the most? Ans. Dr. Samina Zaman of Pathology and Physiotherapist Hafiz Asim. Q8. Favorite subject? Ans. Physiotherapy practice. Q9. You aimed for Physiotherapy/It was by luck? Ans. I was advised my uncle and then I aimed to be so Q10. What personalities are you inspired from? Ans. Blessed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the inspiration for every Muslim. Q11. Any quote you like the most and remember? Ans. Allah helps those who help themselves. Q12. Do you believe in Horoscope? Your star? Ans. Somewhat. I am Taurus. Q13. Are you married? Ans. Not yet. Q14. Profession becomes passion or passion becomes profession? Ans. I agree with both. Q15. If you were not a physiotherapist, what might have you been either? Ans. Might be an Interior designer. Q16. Do you think that research is important in medical field? Ans. Research is extremely important. No field can prosper without it. Q17. What is the importance of research in physiotherapy? Ans. It’s equally important in physiotherapy as in any other medical field. Q18. What kind of patients/problems/diseases you encounter frequently in your practice? Ans. All sorts of patients but mostly with musculoskeletal. Q19. Where else have you served apart from WAPDA Hospital? Ans. I worked for 2 years at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital (GTTH) and then I came to Wapda Hospital. Q20. Which you liked the most? Ans. As far as learning is concerned, it was GTTH and on account of facilities and collaboration I would say WAPDA Hospital. Q21. Pakistani people are more oriented towards MBBS & BDS but less towards Physiotherapy & Allied Health Sciences, why?

Ans. Lack of awareness and less number of Physiotherapists around to be an example. Q22. Are you satisfied with the current educational standards set forth for training of future doctors? How can we improve them? Ans. Somewhat but we can improve it further by increasing the number of health professionals. DR. BEENISH ZAMAN Q23. What is the PHYSIOTHERAPIST main issue or need WAPDA Hospital Lahore. of physiotherapists in Pakistan? Ans. A proper job structure and establishment of Physiotherapy Council. Q24. How can we improve standards of health care system in Pakistan? Ans. I think till date, there is improvement. By increasing the number of health care professionals. Q25. Any credits you want to pay to someone? Ans. To my mother for her relentless support and love. Q26. Any dire wish? Ans. To see my profession at the peak. Q27. Any regrets regarding your life or profession? Ans. No regrets at all. Q28. How did you hear about Student Focus? Ans. I came to know about Student Focus when I was once strolling through the Pharmacy lawn to take one of my classes in the Pharmacology Department and I saw many posters over there and I saw a copy too that was given to me by a student. Then I saw an organized form of Student Focus on Facebook. Q29. What is your opinion about Student Focus? Ans. My opinion is that the students are at their best in that newsletter and I would like to be any help to them in future and all I can say is keep it up! Good job done! Q30. Any message you want to give to the readers? Ans. Being the health care providers we are serving the noble profession, working for relieving the ailing humanity. So every one of us should do complete justice to our profession. Q31. Thanks for your time Ma’m! My Pleasure. That was a nice session with Beenish Zaman. We wish her prosperity in her life and profession. Read the FULL INTERVIEW at our blog and know more about Beenish Zaman. Write into Editor and let us know your opinion about this account. Send in your suggestions and recommendations at response_sf@yahoo.com.

>>> By Safa Moeed and EDITOR

Solve the mystery>>> QUEST # 3

Q1: Q2:

A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally she hangs him but 5 minutes later they both go out and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How is it possible? If you drove a bus with 43 people from Pittsburgh, stopped at Cleveland to pick up 7 and drop off 5 passengers and drop off 8 passengers while picking 4 more at Philadelphia after 18 hours journey. What was the name of the driver? By Marriam Zakria

IMAGE OF THE MONTH

STUDENT FOCUS MEETS BEENISH ZAMAN

“ United we stand and achieve new heights. Talent, effort and innovation yield achievements.

”

By Muhammad Sheraz Alam

Tongue Twister of the Month >>> A sailor went to sea to see, what he could see. And all he could see was sea, sea, sea. By Marriam Zakria

Find me the way please>>>

By Muhammad Sheraz Alam

Golden Rules>>> 1. Be as kind to others as you want to be to yourself. 2. Treat others the way you want them to treat you. 3. Love others the way you want to be loved. 4. Express the same concern towards others that you want expressed to you. 5. Show the same sympathy to others that you want to be shown if you were bereaved. 6. Be the kind of friend that you want others to be to you. 7. Encourage others the way you want to be encouraged. 8. Look only for the good in others the way you want others to look for good in you. 9. Forgive others the same way that you want to be forgiven. 10. Help others the way you want Allah to help you. By Marriam Zakria

final thought... Disposition to Good harmonizes the environment It forms the part of faith of Believers. “ Verily the most beloved of you by me, and nearest to me in the next world, are those of good dispositions; and verily the greatest enemies to me and farthest from me, are the ill-tempered.” Said Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)

Quotable Quotes “Near the establishment of the Hour, there will be days when Religious ignorance will spread, knowledge will be taken away and there will be much Al-Harj and Al-Harj means killing.” Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H): Narrated by Abdullah and Abu Masud (R.A): Sahih AlBukhari, Vol: 9, Book: 88, Hadith: 184. A wise man first thinks and then speaks and a fool speaks first and then thinks Hazrat Ali (R.A) Speaking less is Wisdom, eating less is Health and sleeping less is adoration. Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Become our Fan

Art lies in concealing art. (Ovid) A speech is like a love affair. Any fool can start it, but to end it requires considerable skill. (Lord Maneoft) Education is discipline for the adventure of life. (A. N. Whitehead) If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrows. (Chinese Proverb)

Find us on Facebook and become the part of our “Fan Family”. Presently Student Focus page has reached a family of 260 members and 168 members in Student focus Group. Have You reserved your seat ? If not, Hurry Up! Join us and stay updated about Student

Answer Online Student Focus presents proudly the Online Answer Submission Feature. Just logon to our website and go to Contact page. Click Answer the Quests. Just follow the directions and fill in the Answer form and Submit. Its like 1, 2, 3…. So answer now and be the winner.

Write and Send Let us Know what you think and what you want. Start writing and come to the Student Spotlight. Send in your comments, opinions, answers, contributions for our next issue. At response_sf@yahoo.com. We will be waiting anxiously... Thanks for your interest. EDITOR

* Note that all queries and contests in this issue will be acceptable till 25th July 2011 only. The Winners will be announced online and in the next edition after the aforementioned date Insha-Allah!

Send your feedback and entries for our next edition at

response_sf@yahoo.com

STUDENT FOCUS TEAM PATRON IN CHIEF : DR. KHALID SAEED KHAN | PATRON IN EXECUTIVE : DR. ADEEL-UR-REHMAN, DR. SALMAN MALIK EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR: DR. SALMAN BASHIR | EDITOR IN CHIEF+GRAPHICS+PUBLISHING: MUHAMMAD SHERAZ ALAM HEADS OF FPRMC : MUHAMMAD ASBAR JAVAID, SAFA MOEED | WRITERS: , AGHA SAJJAD, GUL-E-RAINA KHAN, MARRIAM ZAKRIA, ABDULLAH RASHID (SLP),HARIS GHOLE (BDS), JAWAD ALI HASHIM (PT) COORDINATORS: FAHEEM AHMAD, AKHLAQ AHMED, EJAZ YOUNAS, ZARTASHA SAJJID, SUMERA KHURSHEED, SUMERA KANWAL AND SEVERAL OTHERS.

ALL EXCEPT THE MENTIONED ARE DPT STUDENTS