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2020 report on prevention, intervention and care for dementia

Inspiring Saga: of a Retired Naval Sailor

India has various notable personalities which are often referred to as the 'gems of our nation'.

Does Low Cholesterol Put You At A Higher Health Risk?

High Cholesterol is a demonised term in Indian households. It is because a high level of cholesterol is directly related to cardiovascular ailments which account of almost 2 million deaths in India, more than a quarter of all deaths. Cholesterol causes deposits (plaque) to build on the walls of the arteries which contract them, reducing the blood flow and causing complications like brain stroke and heart attack. But, equally worrisome is the low level of cholesterol in the body. Before we dive deep, it is important to get into the scientific understanding of what cholesterol is?

WHO: Travel bans cannot be indefinite, countries must fight virus

Shivani Shukla

Bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries should do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders, the World Health Organization has said. A surge of infections has prompted countries to reimpose some travel restrictions in recent days. Only with strict adherence to health measures, from wearing masks to avoiding crowds, would the world manage to beat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization's directorgeneral, TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus, said at a virtual news briefing on Monday. "Where these measures are followed, cases go down. Where they are not, cases go up," he said, praising Canada, China, Germany and South Korea for controlling outbreaks.

WHO Emergencies Programme head Mike Ryan said travel bans were not sustainable. "It is going to be almost impossible for individual countries to keep their borders shut for the foreseeable future. Economies have to open up, people have to work, trade has to resume," he said. "What is clear is pressure on the virus pushes the numbers down. Release that pressure and cases creep back up." Tedros also said that the UN health body's emergency committee would convene to re-examine the declaration that the outbreak constituted a "public health emergency of international concern". A so-called PHEIC declaration, which marks the highest level of alarm under international health rules, must be re-evaluated every six months. Prior to COVID-19, WHO had only made such declarations five

times since its International Health Regulations changed in 2007, for swine flu, polio, Zika and twice for Ebola outbreaks in Africa. Of those, the current pandemic "is easily the most severe," Tedros said. There is little doubt that the emergency committee will consider that the pandemic still constitutes a global public health emergency, but it could potentially alter some of its recommendations on how the WHO and the world should respond. The situation has shifted dramatically since the declaration was made. "When I declared a public health emergency of international concern on the 30th of January ... there were less than 100 cases outside of China, and no deaths," Tedros said. But since then, the case numbers have soared past 16 million, with close to 650,000 deaths around the world. "COVID-19 has changed our

world. It has brought people, communities and nations together, and driven them apart," Tedros said. The WHO has faced criticism from certain quarters for its response, with some charging it acted too slowly - something the organisation itself strenuously denies. "Over the past six months, WHO has worked tirelessly to support countries to prepare for and respond to this virus," Tedros said. "I am immensely proud of our organisation, WHO, and its incredible people and their efforts." Tedros himself has for months faced relentless attacks from US President Donald Trump, who has accused WHO of being a "puppet of China". Earlier this month Trump made good on his threat to begin withdrawing the US - traditionally WHO's largest donor - from the organisation.

2020 report on prevention,

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intervention and care for dementia

Manikya Dheeren

Modifying 12 risk factors over a lifetime could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an updated report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2020). Worldwide around 50 million people live with dementia, and this number is projected to increase to 152 million by 2050, rising particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) where around twothirds of people with dementia live. Dementia affects individuals, their families, and the economy, with global costs estimated at about US$1 trillion annually. In certain countries, however, the proportion of older people with dementia has fallen, probably due to improvements in education, nutrition, health care, and lifestyle changes, demonstrating the possibility of reducing dementia through preventative measures. ‘a syndrome due to disease of the brain, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, in which there is disturbance of multiple higher cortical functions, including memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capability, language, and judgement. Consciousness is not impaired. Impairments of cognitive function are commonly accompanied, occasionally preceded, by deterioration in emotional control, social behaviour, or motivation. The syndrome occurs in Alzheimer’s disease, in cerebrovascular disease, and in other conditions primarily or secondarily affecting the brain’. The guideline is concerned

with the identification and treatment of, and care for, dementia as defined in the 10th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) (World Health Organization, 1992). Care for people with dementia is provided by both health and social care organisations, each bringing its own particular perspectives on both the nature of the dementia and, more particularly, our response to people with dementia. As a result, this guideline has been jointly developed for the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), Dementia can be distinguished from the

mild and variable cognitive decline associated with normal ageing by the severity and global nature of cognitive impairment and the accompanying functional disability that results. More challenging is its distinction from more subtle patterns of cognitive impairment which fall short of the standard definitions of dementia but which may represent a ‘preclinical’ dementia state. Verification of cognitive difficulties by an i n -

formant and/or the individual concerned is required and the cognitive impairment should not be so severe as to affect social or occupational functioning (at which point the diagnosis of dementia would be more appropriate). "Our report shows that it is within the power of policymakers and individuals to prevent and delay a significant proportion of dementia, with

disproportionately affected by dementia risk factors, like those in low- and middle-income countries and vulnerable populations, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities." Professor Livingston continues, "As societies, we need to think beyond promoting good health to prevent dementia, and begin tackling inequalities to improve the circumstances in which people live their lives. We can reduce

posure to air pollution and second-hand tobacco smoke. ● Prevent head injury (particularly by targeting high risk occupations and transport) ● Prevent alcohol misuse and limit drinking to less than 21 units per week. ● Stop smoking uptake and support individuals to stop smoking (which the authors stress is beneficial at any age). ● Provide all children

with primary and secondary education. ● Lead an active life into mid, and possibly later life. ● Reduce obesity and diabetes.

opportunities to make an impact at each stage of a person's life," says lead author Professor Gill Livingston, University College London, UK. "Interventions are likely to have the biggest impact on those who are

risks by creating active and healthy environments for communities, where physical activity is the norm, better diet is accessible for all, and exposure to excessive alcohol is minimised." To address dementia risk, the call for 9 ambitious recommendations to be undertaken by policymakers and by individuals: ● Aim to maintain systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or less in midlife from around age 40 years. ● Encourage use of hearing aids for hearing loss and reduce hearing loss by protecting ears from high noise levels. ● Reduce ex-

"People in low- and middle-income countries are now living longer and so are developing dementia more, and they have higher rates of many of the risk factors, including smoking and low education levels. There is a huge potential for prevention in these countries," said Livingston. The report also has a section on COVID-19. It points out that patients with dementia are particularly vulnerable to the disease because of their age, multimorbidities, and difficulties in maintaining physical distancing.Death certificates from the United Kingdom indicate that dementia and Alzheimer's disease were the most common underlying conditions (present in 25.6% of all deaths involving COVID-19).

We need to reduce the Cost of Logistics for making this sector Atma Nirbhar

TAC News Delhi

We need to reduce the cost of the logistics sector, mentioned Dr. V K Saraswat (Padmabhushan), Hon’ble Member, NITI AAYOG, Govt. of India in the session by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on ‘How Logistics Will Contribute To Atma Nirbhar Bharat’. Dr. V K Saraswat while giving a global perspective about the logistics sector mentioned that there will be tremendous growth in the logistics sector. In the Indian context, the logistic sector is estimated to grow at an optimistic rate. We are looking at automation of complete logistics and transportation processes through IoT and computer science. While explaining the time frame in the shipment, he emphasized that there is a need to improve our on-time delivery to meet last-mile connectivity. Talking about global trends, there is a need for environment-friendly logistics ensur-

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ing sustainability and ecofriendliness. We have a goal towards the sustainment logistics dimension that is driven by the economy, society, and environment. India is an emerging market for domestic logistics, international logistics, and business fundamentals, said Dr. Saraswat. While discussing the impact of the pandemic on the logistics sector leading to a slowdown in the sector, he discussed the challenges faced by the logistics sector and the need to improve these challenges to reduce the cost of logistics and human intervention in times to come. Technologically driven logistics by adopting new technologies can give a great solution and enhance logistic operations. Logistics services need to have increase agility, credential stability, transparency, and speed. The supply chain needs to become a more resilient better ability to adjust and recover from future difficulties. A new surge in

warehousing and demand especially, for temperature control warehousing space will be much better. We need to look at automation and robotics to make logistics more efficient and, greater efficient to the management of private warehouses said, Dr. V K Saraswat. While addressing the challenges faced by the logistics sector, he discussed that looking for logistics from the lens of cost would be unfair. The government has made huge investments in infra-

structure, with the support of the private sector. Warehousing and other facilities have largely been created by private companies. Mr. Agarwal mentioned that we have quality infrastructure in place; we need to optimally use it to our advantage. The logistic sector requires joint efforts of the government at all levels along with simplification of the process across Ministries that will further enhance the potential of this sector. We can professionalize this

sector by bringing in certification courses and democratize the logistics sector ensuring more efficient and effective, said Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal. Mr. Pawanexh Kohli, Former CEO & Chief Advisor, National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) mentioned that Atma Nirbhar means self-determination and self-choice. Mr. Kohli emphasized that logistics is the sole backbone sector that brings the fulfillment of division and ensures delivery. Logistics translates to being productive and, for which it’s essential to increase the efficiency of land, labor, and capital at the same time meet the immediate demand. Production needs to cater to the demand for the market for which we need organized logistics and helps to meet the supply. India needs to be a trustworthy partner in this global supply chain and become manufacturing hub. We need to have ease of doing busi-

ness in the place; reducing the cost of business, for which logistics plays a pivotal role, said Dr. D K Aggarwal. Dr. Aggarwal discussed the need to have a strong logistics performance index that helps smoothen the process; maintain quality of trade and transport infrastructure; get competitive price shipments; ability to track and trace the shipment and be time-bound towards delivering the shipments. This index will help to minimize the gaps and help in making logistics multimodal, aiding to lost mile connectivity. He also discussed the challenges faced by the logistics sector along with the initiatives undertaken by the government that will be a game-changer in the industry. Mr. Ramesh Agarwal, Chairman, Logistics Management Committee, PHD Chamber while giving an industry perspective, discussed the need for a reduction fixed logistics sector from the user and provider side.

stated have been kept on standstill across nations where it is managed i.e. USA, UK, Brazil, & South Africa. g Prior month, the DCGI had permitted consent to the Pune based SII to perform stage 2 & 3 human clinical

trials of the coronavirus vaccine prospect. g AstraZeneca, the British - Swedish biopharmaceutical mammoth in association with the Oxford University to create the vaccine, depicted the delay of trials as a “regime” one obeying what was “an inexplicable ailment.” g Meanwhile, Serum Institute of India (SII), which has collaborated with AstraZeneca for fabricating the Oxford vaccine prospect for COVID – 19, on Wednesday claimed it is proceeding with the trials in India. g Remarking on the recent reports on AstraZeneca terminating the trials in the UK, SII claimed in a statement: “We can’t remark much on the UK trials, but they have been temporarily ended for advance survey & they trust to restart soon.” g Moreover it claimed: “With regards to Indian trials are concerned, it is proceeding & we have confronted no problems at all.”

Serum Institute gets drug controller notice for not advising AstraZeneca delaying vaccine trials oversees

Maithillee Zaveri

The Serum Institute of India (SII) which is managing Oxford – AstraZenca coronavirus vaccine stage 2 & 3 trails in India, has obtained a show - cause dismissal intimation from the central drug governor for not notifying it about pharma giant AstraZeneca ceasing the clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine prospect in other nations & also for not presenting casualty investigation of the “detailed severe unpropitious events.” The show – cause dismissal was released following reports that human trials of the foremost propitious coronavirus vaccine prospect being created by the University of Oxford, have been kept on hold after a UK member had an unpropitious hypersensitivity to it.

SII gets show – cause dismissal from DCGI I What we know

g The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Dr. VG Somani, in his show – cause dismissal has inquired SII as to why the authority permitted for managing stage 2 & 3 clinical trials of the vaccine prospect in the nation be not rusticated till patient security is initiated. g “While Serum Institute of India Pvt, Ltd, Pune till date has not notified the Central licensing authority considering ceasing the clinical trial executed by AstraZeneca in other nations & also not presented casualty investigation of the detailed severe unpropitious events with the scrutinized vaccine for the prolongation of stage 2 & 3 clinical trials of the content vaccine within the nation in focus of the security concerns,” claimed the show – cause dismissal approached by PTI. g “ In context of the above, I Dr. VG Somani, Drugs Controller General of India & Central Licensing Authority thusly grant you an oppor-

tunity to show cause as issued under regulation 30 of the New Drugs & Clinical Trial regulations, 2019, why the consent permitted to you August 2 should not be rusticated till patient security is initiated,” the notice considerably claimed.

g The DGCI attempted to seek for a prompt answer stating “It should be understood that you have no clarification to offer & action considered appropriate will be taken against you.” g Within the show – cause dismissal governor also

Inspiring Saga: of a Retired Naval Sailor

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Interview by Ria Syal

India has various notable personalities which are often referred to as the 'gems of our nation'. Today we are talking about one such valuable gem, who has served the Indian navy for the past 15 years. A personality who can stimulate each soul ranging from aged to Immature youth, as his work demonstrates all aspects of social service. He is none other than the retired naval sailor, Aashish Dhyani. He has served the Indian Navy with his meticulous work for the past 15 years (2004-2019 July). After serving for the country for 15 years he is currently contributing the society by teaching slum children on footpaths which he calls 'footpath school'. He started the footpath school when the lockdown started in the country. When the entire world was busy looking after their personal lives, and complaining and blaming each other for the pandemic, as they were indulged in controversies. The precious gem was thinking about the education of slum children. He felt it was the need of the hour, to commence the good deed as the children lacked resources and were deprived of education. Here I would like to quote an interview with the Naval Sailor, Mr. Ashish Dhyani.

How is the pandemic treating you?

When the pandemic started and there was a strict lockdown all over the country and to be more specific all over the world everyone had to stay confined to their homes. "I was used to such conditions as I have served aboard ships for 12 years in my whole tenure for 15 years so I am okay, I am used to living in confined spaces for longer durations, like for 2-3 months". When I got to know that lockdown is going to be implemented, I bought lots of books for myself as I am very fond of reading so I thought okay I will pass the time reading books. I regularly do a degree course and I have been studying my whole life. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in psychology and I am looking forward to doing a doctorate or research in the respective field. "I have done many degrees and want to continue forever." When the lockdown began, the regulations were very strict so I couldn't go to teach the children but when there were some relaxations then I started this footpath school. "I had this in mind that I have to do something for the child education because I have served as an instructor in NCC in Port Blair for 2 years and I have seen kids who were deprived of education." This pandemic turned out to be a great opportunity.

Why did you want to be a naval sailor and how long did you serve?

"I come from Uttarakhand, PauriGharwal region, and our land is known for soldiers. In every household, you would find at least one soldier." Moreover, my grandfather and father were also in the Indian Army. I joined the Navy out of curiosity and wanted to explore it."

Is there any kind of discrimination in the Navy in terms of gender or ranks?

"No, nothing like that" because they are highly trained forces and there is no scope for discrimination. But, yeah sometimes some small things happen and they happen in all organizations and that are linked with the procedures for the proper functioning of the organizations. And even if something like this happens, it is dealt very strictly and a message is sent across the navy so that that does not happen in the future. There are very strict rules and regulations in the Navy.

Can you describe a time where you had to deal with a strict senior?

"One thing that is taught during the training is that the senior is always right. Whenever a senior gives a command, everybody has to follow it." If everybody would start disagreeing with the senior then nothing would take place. If you have objections, there is no scope for that. "When I pass an order to my junior, they have to do it because I am guiding with my experience." The senior is responsible for every soul. "And I cannot disclose any experience as they are confidential."

Is the Navy a good career option for women, if it is so then how can you justify this?

Navy is ranked to be one of the most glorious careers for women and the scope for women in the Navy is increasing day by day". Earlier women were only appointed as observers, Air traffic control officers, Logistics officers, etc. However, they are applying for air force also and the scope is increasing a lot. "Moreover, that time is not far when they will be onboard ships."

What inspired you to teach slum children?

"I did not have any classroom teaching experience as I dealt with cadets only." I learned teaching during my posting in Port Blair as mentioned earlier. I can motivate youngsters to study. And I would continue to teach the underprivileged children who are deprived of education. "The additional task that I have is to motivate parents also because then only they will allow their

children to go to school in the future." Everybody says that one has the right to education but that motivation for parents is not there so we need to work on that now because they do not know the importance of education. Therefore, motivating the parents is important so that they willingly send their children to school. The government has said that all underprivileged children must go to government schools and they would be provided with free education. Moreover, the government would deposit money in the bank accounts of the parents who send their children to school for bearing the expenses of their studies and if they do not want the mid-day meal in school, they would get that money also in their bank accounts. But they are not aware of these facts. So, we have to take responsibility, to educate the parents, as the government alone cannot keep a check on every task.

How can we tackle the needs and doubts of the children effectively?

"I have taken the class of 625 cadets with one mic." I was standing on the stage with one mic and the whole ground was full of cadets listening to me and that too in a very disciplined manner. So, I can answer your question very well. First of all, you have to identify the age group. Secondly, segregate them into groups based on their mental level. In each group, there should be a child, appointed as a monitor. Then you give them small tasks like checking the work of their groupmates or making them learn the alphabet etc. due to this the leadership quality will get inherited in them and they will also feel happy and responsible. This would benefit a lot as the monitor will get a revision of his concepts and others would learn and he would become responsible. And funds are secondary issues what is more important is that you have a will to teach. I have also distributed books and stationery to my students from my own money and some of my friends voluntarily helped me.

What subjects do you teach to the children?

The oldest child that studies from me is in ninth grade. So, I have allotted different subjects on different days. In most of the higher exams, the basic Maths till class 10 is assessed which means that the basics of the children should be clear. So even though I cannot take them to graduation level, but I want to make their concepts clear so that they do not have any problems in the future. One day when I was teaching them, a gentleman came in a car and distributed boxes of sweets to them and they usually come to distribute things among them. So that day I told them that if you are sitting in my class you are not going to run after those cars. "You are students, not beggars." And I told them you need to earn what you want. After some days, another car came and some new students from the class ran. There and then a child stood up and raised his voice that no one is going to run after cars. That day I felt satisfied that I can make the students understand. Another day a child asked me that sir if we will study then who is going to earn the money? It took me time to understand what he meant and then I understood that he was saying that if he wastes his time studying here then when will he go to earn money. I told him that a person comes to sell 500-600 toys at your father's shop and your father takes months to sell them. So, if you will study you would be the one who sells all the toys at once and earn all money in one day. Then he understood my point. "What you sow today, is what you reap tomorrow". Whatever one teaches to their off springs, they'll get their results in that way only, in the coming future. What message would you like to convey through the medium of our newspaper? The first message I would like to deliver is "Firstly, read the newspaper, rather than becoming a student of WhatsApp and Facebook Universityâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondly, social media is a boon". Judiciously use social media. Social media lacks facts. It is good to be career-oriented, but still, at least one should contribute its 0.1% towards society.

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Does Low Cholesterol Put You At

A Higher Health Risk?

Shubh Mathur

Cholesterol- good and bad

Most of the Cholesterol in the body is made in the Liver. It is a molecule of fat that travels in the form of lipoproteins and is used by the body for the production ofg Hormones g Vitamin D g Bile, digestive substance g Cell membrane etc. There are two types of protein that carry cholesterol- HDL (High-density Lipoproteins/ Good Cholesterol) and LDL (LowDensity Lipoproteins/ Bad Cholesterol). HDL is used by the body to remove the excess of LDL (which block the arteries and form plaque) from the body, and hence it is obvious that low HDL is undesirable for the body.

Dangers associated with Low HDL-

While in the medical terminology, the total cholesterol can never

be low, a problem can arise when HDL drops below 40 milligrams per deciliter of blood resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis and heart attack. Factors that contribute to low HDL areg Obesity and sedentary lifestyle g High-Carb diet g Smoking g Type 2 Diabetes g Severe Liver dis-

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Dangers associated with low LDL

Based on the knowledge gained so far, it would not be unfair for the readers to assume that low LDL is a good thing for the body. Shockingly, it is true that if its level drops to an alarming low, vulnerability to certain diseases also increases. LDL has its task cut out. It delivers lipids to every cell in the body. Chronically low levels of LDL can disturb hormonal activity, impair brain cells, cause depression, cirrhosis, premature births and certain types of cancers. Major factors linked with low LDL are – g Severe malnutrition g Wasting disorders g Liver diseases

Treatment

Treatment begins after the consultation with the doctor. But, it cannot be denied that cholesterol drugs, bypasses, surgeries have created more damage in the form of side effects and financial sickness than the benefits.

In reality, cholesterol can well be kept in check with some tweaks in lifestyle choices. The best and proven ways are-

Optimise Vitamin-D levels Exercise and take frequent breaks from the desk work g Reduce stress levels through Pranayama/Yoga and meditation g improve gut health to boost immunity g g

Lastly, the often neglected but valuable tip: Believe in the healing power of one’s own body and mother nature because “Forest environments are therapeutic landscapes.”

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Indian women experiencing irregular menstrual cycle

Rhythima Agrawal

study showed that 33 per cent of them in the country suffer from irregular menstrual cycles. Shreya, a 27-year old said, “My periods have become irregular during the lockdown”. Another woman said that she missed her periods this month. Amidst the ongoing pandemic; a specific section of society is experiencing different problems. Women are facing issues like irregular periods and severe menstrual cramps are seeking gynaecologists help. The pandemic has forced us to stay indoors, which has led to binge eating, missing medication, weight gain and lifestyle changes due to a sedentary lifestyle leading to hormonal imbalances. A hectic lifestyle has taken a toll on the sexual health of several women, with many of them suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle. Virtual offices have increased the stress levels in women. The cortisol hormone which is also known as the stress hormone has started reducing the level of chemicals responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown have created panic and fear in the minds of the people. Uncertainties about life are leading to an increase in stress level. Additionally, an increased level of stress can potentially lead to an imbalance in the secretion of insulin that further increases the production of leptin hormone. This chemical is known to bring changes in the ovulation and the occurrence of the menstrual cycle. That is why women experience a delayed period, also known as oligomenorrhea. Stress can lead to other problems like hair fall, acne, and weight loss. Stress leads to hormonal changes which is one of the contributors for PCOS in women. A survey conducted by Nyra, a Singapore based start-up which tracks the menstrual cycle of women showed that a third of women in the country aged between 18 to 35 years have irregular periods due to lifestyle habits. However, 67 per cent of the people registered on the app have

regular cycles. In contrast, doctors pointed out that they see many cases of women aged between 18-35 years that prove otherwise. Irregular periods can lead to fertility problems in the long run. Online consultation can be done for most diseases; it is not possible for women suffering from Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Dr Vidya Bhat, a fertility specialist in Bangalore, says that PCOS needs to be treated with the help of proper scans and tests which is not possible in the pandemic. We cannot gauge t h e

weight gain because the patients might not have a weighing machine at their house. A n other doct o r

agrees to the above problems. Dr Savitha Shetty, consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at a Bangalorebased hospital said, “Women eat frozen food or tinned food, which is harmful to their health. The packaged food leads to obesity, and consequently, irregular periods. In urban areas, especially, women are now working late at night, which is taking a toll on their bodies.” So, how to get your menstrual cycle on track? The doctors suggest that women should set a routine and follow it religiously. They should eat healthy foods, sleep on time, and should not take stress unnecessary.

ISM Edutech announces Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador

TAC News: Sonu Sood, is a perfect example of Today’s Real Life Hero and Rescuer. The COVID-19 has showcased this successful film actor’s humanitarian side at a national and international level. The founders of ISM Edutech Pvt. Ltd. wanted to be the chariots of hope and a provider of opportunities to students who had the capacity but were unfortunate victims of high capitation fees or competitive examinations. In May 2020, Sonu Sood helped thousands of stranded Indian migrant workers to reach their homes. He said, "It gave me sleepless nights when I saw visuals of people walking hundreds of kilometers to reach their villages." Sonu Sood also arranged a chartered flight In July 2020 to bring home over 1,500 In-

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dian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan, flying them from Bishkek to Varanasi. During the same period of Corona Crisis, when it was an environment of apprehensions and uncertainty, ISM Edutech was relentlessly involved in facilitating the evacuation of thousands of Indian students studying at various Institutes represented by them across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. ISM Edutech officials and management ensured a safe, secure and professional approach during repatriation so that these students could reunite with their families in shortest span of time. Since 2003 ISM Edutech has been committed to health care education and counseling. ISM Edutech has facilitated more than 10,000

reer management initiatives and efforts. Dr Phani Bhushan Potu (Founder and President of ISM EDUTECH Pvt Ltd) graduated as a Doctor in 2000 from Almaty, Kazakhstan. He was persistent to choose the route to serve the society not only individually but opted to facilitate availability of more doctors and contribute towards a better and healthier society. He envisaged to introduce an affordable medical education and ensured that these opportunities reach every family in the country. To accomplish his vision he introduced “Gifted Child Scholarships” to assist numerous students who are exceptionally talented and are unable to afford the tuition fee owing to their economic circumstances. Dr

Phani works tirelessly to improve the quality of education and has introduced remarkable reforms in the medical education field at various institutes across the globe. ISM Edutech is considered as one of the leading education consultants & training organizations from India in the field of Medical & Allied Healthcare Education, Admission and Training services. They have always striven to give students the education they deserve by facilitating a safe, state of the art and empathetic learning environment to accomplish their goals. Eventually they have now found their perfect brand Ambassador. A living embodiment of kindness, empathy and all that is human.

PULSE OXIMETER- to quickly check blood oxygen level students to successfully pursue their MBBS degree and other post-graduation health-

care certifications in different countries, through their wellplanned placement and ca-

or in ventilator to check if it is working properly or to check if a person has sleep apnea. A pulse oximeter is a compact device and some of these devices even come with an alarm that will switch on and off the device as per your needs and ensure that you do not miss checking. There are a variety of pulse oximeters available in the market today. Some of the best pulse oximeters in India are being listed. All these are easily available online too within a price range of Rs.1k to Rs.5K.

Pratyasha Mohanty

Just after the COVID episode blanketed the entire world, we all came to know about the pulse oximeter device. While talking about it, some basic questions arises in everyone’s mind like what this device is for, how is it used and which companies manufacture these devices. A Pulse Oximeter is a small device which measures with high accuracy the oxygen concentration in your blood as well as your heart rate, both of which are essential factors when it comes to analyzing your heart health. This device shows you how efficient your lungs are at extracting oxygen from the air you breathe in. Using the device is quite easy, all you need to do is, clip the device into peripheral areas like your finger, toe or the ear where the skin is thin so that the device can painlessly measure the Peripheral Oxygen Saturation which is shown on the device as SpO2. And the bottom line of this device shows how well your lungs are working to pump oxygen in your blood through your body. As we all know, COVID 19 virus affects our lungs the most. This has

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a direct bearing on the oxygen concentration in our blood. The infection causes our lungs to be filled with fluids and pus which makes it difficult to breathe, a condition known as COVID-pneumonia. Thus an oximeter can help by confirming the SpO2 levels, thereby helping in early detection and treatment of COVID pneumonia. Yet another example would be to detect COVID with mild symptoms like fever and cough before the breathlessness sets in. Other than that if you are a trekker or adventure lover

you can use this device while trekking at high altitude when the oxygen concentration is less. This device will help you track the oxygen saturation and to see how well your body is responding to the environment. Adding to that it can also find out if you have any undetected heart issues. The pulse oximeter can be used on a daily basis to check your health condition. To check a person's oxygen saturation with increased physical activity. Or if someone is taking lung medication

Securitronics Swadesi Smartcare Saver 50D Pulse oximeter: measures your blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. This device is designed with Audio Visual Alarm and Oxygen Saturation Monitor Plethysmograph.

2 Newnik Fingertip Pulse oxime-

ter with audio : has an automatic on and off system. It quickly displays the blood oxygen level, pulse rate, pulse strength and more that can be easily viewed on 4-directional LED display. It is water-resistant, has a buzzer alarm and even comes with a low battery indicator.

BPL Medical Technologies

Smart oxy finger tip Pulse oximeter; This made in India oximeter is designed and developed by BPL and boasts of an accuracy of +/- 2% in SpO2 detection as well as +/2bpm while detecting heart rate. With a sleek build and large digital display, this is one of the best oximeters in terms of accuracy and has user-friendly design with userconfigurable alarm.

4 Dr Trust Professional series Fin-

gertip Pulse oximeter : an accurate device which gives fast readings compared to other oximeters. It helps determine your blood oxygen saturation level (SPO2), Perfusion Index, respiratory rate, pulse rate and pulse bar graph accurately and in a short time. Other features include water resistance, alarm and multi-directional OLED screen. Hypoallergenic latex free material which can be used by people with sensitive skin.

MEDITIVE Fingertip Pulse Oximeter with alarm feature : This affordable oximeter by Meditive has a compact LED screen which has a clear display and also shows signal when battery is low. You can adjust and use the visual buzzer alarm to ensure that you do not forget checking the readings.

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Policy on data privacy under National Digital Health Mission nation

Rhythima Agrawal

A health ID free of cost would be distributed to the individuals enrolled under NDHM. To protect the data confidential health data of persons collected under the National Digital Health Mission, the government of India has set minimum standards of data protection. The government of India has assured that all necessary data privacy measures will be adopted to safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive health-related information of individuals under the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) programme. The National Health Authority, the central agency responsible for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna has released the draft titled ‘Health Data Management Policy’ in the public domain. The guidelines of this policy shall apply to the entities involved in the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) and National Digital Health Ecosystem (NDHM). It would include entities and individuals such as the healthcare professionals, governing bodies of the

health ministry, the National Health Agency, relevant professional bodies and regulators who have been issued an ID under this policy. The provisions would also apply to any healthcare provider, insurers, charitable institutions, pharmaceuticals and all individuals, teams, entities who collects, stores, and transmits health data in electronic form. On the eve of 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). A unique ID will be issued to citizens under a 'One Nation One Health

Card' scheme. Individuals can use it to gain access to the system. For this purpose, a digital database will be created that will contain an individual's medical history, such as tests, diagnosis, and treatment. The information can be accessed from anywhere in India only by doctors and other authorized individuals. Individuals do not need to carry their medical records around, even if they need to travel to other parts of the country for treatment. Hospitals will also benefit from the scheme, apart from cardholders. The scheme will also be extended to medical stores

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Moscow on a four-day visit to attend the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the SCO of which both India and China are members. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is the host of the meeting of SCO foreign ministers being held in the Russian capital from Wednesday to Thursday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also hold bilateral meetings with relevant member states of the SCO and attend a luncheon for the RIC Foreign Ministers, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here. Under the RIC framework, the Foreign Ministers of the three countries

meet periodically to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues of their interest. Mr. Zhao, however, said he was not aware of the timing of the RIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the Presidents of Russia, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan were admitted as observers of the grouping in 2005. Both the countries were admitted as full members of the bloc in 2017. The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the Presidents of Russia, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

A step towards Confidence building

Akshinta Das

Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China has set to meet in Moscow as a step towards Confidence building. Write a report about the confidence-building measure and the providing opportunities for the communication on regional and global issues.

Foreign Ministers of Russia Report

The Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) would hold a luncheon meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Moscow, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

and pharmacies in the future. There will also be an optional service to link hospitals, clinics, and doctors to a central server. As per reports, the scheme will be implemented in several phases, and the patient data will be kept safe and secured. While the health card will bear a unique ID just like Aadhar, it will, however, be an optional service available to the public. The card will be in the form of a website or mobile app. The National Digital Health Mission will improve the transparency, effectiveness, and efficiency of the health service Indu Bhushan, the Chief Officer of NHA, said that they are circulating the draft of the health data management policy of NDHM to create awareness on the importance of data privacy and inculcate a privacy-oriented mindset among all the participants of the policy. The vision of the mission is to create a national digital health ecosystem which enables timely and efficient access to inclusive, affordable, and safe healthcare to all citizens. The NDHM will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of health services in India.

Momentum In TiesTo Be Held Between India and Bangladesh

Haritha Senthil Kumar

With the confirmation of 6th meet in a telephonic discussion on momentum in ties, Foreign Minister A. Jaishankar shown his interest in visiting Dhaka this month. On 19th August 2020, it was announced that between India and Bangladesh, the entire range of bilateral ties are to be discussed when External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visit Dhaka. But unfortunately, due to some reasons, it has been not done. On 2nd September 2020, with agreement on conducting 6th meeting between both countries of the Joint Consultative Commission, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has asserted his interest in visiting Dhaka this month to build on the momentum in ties. Before confirming, A K Momen had a telephonic discussion with his Indian counterpart Jaishankar on Monday. They have agreed on to

hold the 6th meeting of the Joint Consultative Commission(JCC) at the ministerial level on a practical political platform. And the meeting is anticipated to be held later this month(September). “Warm conversation with FM Dr A.K. Abdul Momen of Bangladesh. Agreed to hold our Joint Consultative Commission very soon. Will continue to work closely to reach the ambitious goals set by our leaders,” tweeted Jaishankar. Due to India's International Travel ban, they couldn't conduct a meet but after the relief of this, S. Jaishankar showed his interest in visiting Bangladesh and moving ahead of a discussion on momentum in ties.And this would be a meet mostly about the COVID-19 issues and on tackling it. A recent visit by the Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan on a two days visit earned the highest level of engagement for the upcoming meet.

makonda, Nizamabad and Sangareddy in Telangana, Vijayanagaram, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Mandapeta in Andhra Pradesh, Tanuku, Thadepalligudem, Jangareddygudem, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Narsaraopeta, Ongole, Nellore and Guntakal stores have been opened. It has taken steps to expand the business across the country, adding that it will set up

50 stores by next year. Srikanth said the company plans to set up a unit in the future and will be offering quality, trendy garments. He explained that the most prestigious franchising world has won their "Top 100 Franchisees" and Brand Voltz their "India Business" awards. Avirineni Srikanth told the media that he will be opening a store in Bangalore, Karnataka on the 26th of this month.

Rashmi Gautam inaugurates Lenin House E-commerce portal Hyderabad,

Actress Rashmi Gautam launched Lenin house Ecommerce online website Leninhouse.shop at an Outlet in Nizampet, Hyderabad on Wednesday to mark its first anniversary Rashmi said that it was commendable that Lenin House had expanded its outlets in one year. Lenin House Director Avirineni Srikanth said that in view of the current Kovid situation, Lenin House has stepped into the online business in line with the technological changes in the needs of the consumers and has made arrangements for Lenin garment enthusiasts through online order from today. In the first year, we expanded to 20 stores in Telugu states, Dilsukhnagar, Nizampet, Suryapeta, Han-

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