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New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
UP Awas Vikas Parishad takes a vital step towards staff well-being with life-saving health initiative
LUCKNOW: In a commendable move towards enhancing staff safety and emergency preparedness, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was inaugurated and installed at the headquarters of UP Awas Vikas Parishad on July 2. This initiative follows the Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness and CPR training workshop held on 29th May 2025, which was led by Professor Aditya Kapoor, Head of Cardiology at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI). The installation was carried out under the kind patronage of Dr Balkar Singh, IAS, Housing Commissioner, who formally inaugurated the AED. Also present at the event were Dr Vipin Kumar Jain, IAS, Additional Housing Commissioner, Ms Pallavi Mishra, PCS, Deputy Housing Commissioner, along with officials from SGPGI & ICICI Bank, all of whom lent their support to this vital health and safety initiative. This development reinforces UP Awas Vikas Parishad's ongoing commitment to the well-being of its employees by ensuring they are equipped with both knowledge and tools to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively. (This is a press release by the UP Awas Vikas Parishad.)
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Fisherfolk at higher risk of chronic kidney disease, says nephrologist
Panaji: For over two decades, a high incidence of chronic renal disease has been reported in the coastal villages of Canacona. Dr Narayan Prasad, head of the nephrology department of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, said the occurrence of the disease among the fishing community, people working in salt pans and those living in coastal areas has been peculiar. He was speaking on 'Renal healthcare in India: Understanding environmental exposures and social determinants' at an event organised by the Goa University. He listed heat stress and dehydration as the key causes. 'Coastal people often tend to skip water consumption, exposing themselves to the disease,' said Prasad in his talk. A health official of the community health centre, Canacona, said that currently, there are more than 190 people listed for dialysis. Citing a study on chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu), Prasad said that a 2009 medical camp in Canacona indicated a high prevalence of CKDu in residents. As many as 298 urine samples were collected, and nearly 24% of the participants showed urinal abnormalities, he quoted the study. 'The disease can also be attributed to the presence of mycotoxin in mouldy cereals, food products and aromatic compounds found in drinking water,' the research found. Prasad also presented other case studies that analysed the prevalence of CKDu in coastal people of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, and union territories of Puducherry and Daman and Diu. Prasad said by virtue of their occupation, which is likely to be either agriculture or fisheries, or both, people are likely to be more susceptible to having CKDu. 'Coastal areas and agricultural lands are high-heat areas. Spending long hours here leads to dehydration, slowly affecting the kidneys. Similarly, exposure to toxic agro chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers further exacerbates the problem,' he said. 'With rest and adequate water consumption, kidney injury markers can be reduced. A multi-disciplinary approach to sociological, occupational, legal and policy framework can be helpful to bring down CKDu cases,' the doctor said. Excess uric acid doesn't just lead to kidney stones— over time, it can also damage tissues in the kidney. Studies show that high uric acid levels are linked with a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this health condition, one's kidney function declines slowly and progressively. For the unversed, the kidneys help filter out waste from the blood and it is removed along with urine from the body. However, when the kidneys don't function properly it could lead to build of toxins— including uric acid— in the blood. CKD may not show any early symptoms, it can cause high blood pressure (BP), fatigue, and even kidney failure in extreme cases. Managing uric acid early through lifestyle changes, exercise, hydration, and regular health check-ups is important to protect long-term kidney health.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
At 62 or 6, Kathak knows no age at workshop!
The participants at a 30-day Kathak workshop that began at Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan belong to entirely different backgrounds. From a school student to nurse, housewife and even a retired banker, people from different walks have enrolled themselves for the workshop and what unites them is their passion to learn the classical dance form. Before entering the Sansthan where the classes are being conducted under the supervision of Kathak performer Upasana Dixit, they leave the stress of their personal and professional lives outside just to step in the shoes of a learner. The workshop began earlier this week, and every day begins with a revision of the last morning's lesson before they start with the new steps. The workshop is attended by mothers like Mamta Tiwari (48), Sapna Awasthi (46) and Geetanjali Rai (47) who could not find time for their hobbies first due to their studies and later getting busy raising their kids, and taking care of their families. 'Our kids had learnt kathak from exponents at the Sansthan and now when they have grown up, it is they who not just motivate us to learn the dance form but also inspire us to try our hands in new hobbies,' said Tiwari. Geetanjali Rai also shared that she was brought up in a conservative family where she was not allowed to learn dance in childhood. 'With time, I understood that one must fulfil all their desires in life. We only have one life, and we must follow our heart. With this thought, I enrolled for the workshop,' said Rai who travels 28 kms daily between her home in Sushant Golf City and Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan just to learn Kathak. Manju Sahu, a nursing officer in the Paediatrics department of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) and her two daughters Vasavi (8) and Krisha (6) are also among those attending the workshop. 'I manage everything, from my job, household chores, dance class and practice. My daughters are learning Kathak, but I also joined the workshop so that I can inspire them to learn the performing artform with grit. Sometimes, I correct the pose and postures of my daughters while others they help me correct mine,' shared Sahu. At the same time, Dinesh Rawat (62), is an example of how learning is a life-long process. 'I was a banker at a nationalised bank but have always been interested in performing art form. I did an 8-year course in flute followed by Bachelor in Performing Arts (BPA) Flute alongside my job. I did not get married, so I manage everything by myself. I thought Kathak as an opportunity to stay fit and active as mostly living alone leads to depression and anxiety. I find happiness when I learn a performing art form, so I turned up for the workshop,' said Rawat.
