CSI Hospital Newsletter
VOLUME 3,
NUMBER 01
JANUARY
2005
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VOLUME 3,
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JANUARY
2005 | |
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From the Scriptures "Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Don't be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go!" Joshua 1:9 |
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Improvements in Infrastructure (Contd) One half of the hall in the old building has been converted with wooden partitions to provide four extra rooms for paramedical students providing hostel accommodation for 12 students. Two lecture rooms in School of Nursing have been remodeled to accommodate 35 students in each class. The old Dermatology Department has been redone to provide two Consulting Rooms. One for Neurologist and other for Psychiatrist and a consulting room for the Dermatologist. One room has been remodeled as a classroom for Medical Records Students.
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Canteen CSI Udupi canteen was inaugurated and opened to the public on December 13, 2004. A welcome relief to all patients and visitors. A pure vegetarian outlet. Free
Camps In celebration of
International Women's Day CSI Hospital conducted free Cancer Screening
camp on March 8, 2004. Free Pap Smear, Blood & Urine Tests and
mammography was done. 40 women were screened in this camp. On September 14, 2004 a Cardiac, Diabetic and Gynaecology screening camp was held at Baldwin's Girl's High School. A hundred and seventy five were screened. For Children's Day, children below the age of 14 years were screened by a team of Paediatricians, Paediatric Cardiologists, Ophthalmologist, Dental, ENT and Surgery. Thirty six children were screened. Diabetic Patients
were screened for Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease on
December 10,2004. Thirty six patients were screened at this camp. Free
Doppler studies was done to screen for Peripheral Vascular disease. This
was sponsored by Sandoz Company.
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Let us start the New Year without Fear Rev. Suresh Pawar |
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God called Joshua to take on the
responsibility of leading the Israelites into the promised land after the
death of Moses. Joshua was rather overwhelmed by this great task but he
accepted the responsibility that God had bestowed on him and did
everything with great
confidence that God will provide everything that he needed to lead
the people to the promised land. (Joshua. 1:1-2, 1 Corinthians. 4:1-2).
From this we learn that we need to trust God and take up any task that has
been required of us even though it may seem impossible. Hence we do not
need to fear responsibility. When we put our trust in God we do not have
to fear that our ability to carry out what is expected of us. He will give
us whatever we need to complete a task that he has assigned for us to do.
In our responsibility we must seek God’s help. He will bless us with knowledge,
skills, talents, experts, confidence and wisdom. (Philippians 4:13). We do
not have to fear our lack of ability. Joshua was young and there were elders,
priests and teachers of the law, but God wanted Joshua to be a leader of
the Israelites. So remember,
when God wants certain person for certain job, it is His choice even if
you are young in age and experience. So don’t feel inadequate. You are
chosen by Him to do His work.
Joshua overcame all difficulties and was able to lead the people
into the Promised Land. So, if you are called upon to be a leader, do not
fear, as God will help you, guide you and will give you success. Go forward in the certainty of faith, in the
knowledge of love and the vision of hope to accomplish whatever God has
set for you without fear. “…I
have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue
you…” Isaiah 46:4. Golden Verse: Let us keep our eyes fixed
on Jesus, on whom our faith depends form beginning to end. He did not give
up because of the cross. On the contrary, because of the joy that was
waiting form Him, He thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross
and He is now seated at the right hand side of God’s throne.” –
Hebrews 12:2 Question: What is the fear you have that doesn’t allow you to grow properly and became a master of your life? Bible Reading: Joshua 1:1-18; Hebrews 12:1-13; Philippians 2: 4.
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The Bangalore
City Chemists and Druggists Association has advised all drug retailers to
withdraw the drug Rofecoxib from the market. Rofecoxib is a drug used for
the treatment of arthritis and belongs to a class of drugs known as COX 2
inhibitors. This follows the withdrawal of the said drug from the world
market by its manufacturer Merk. Merck
found that there was an increased risk of heart attack or stroke for
people taking a standard dose (25 mg per day) for 18 months or more. The
risk of such problems was twice that of people taking a
placebo. Valdecoxib is another COX 2 inhibitor used widely for treating
arthritis. The Food and Drug Administration of USA (FDA) has now
recommended limited use of all COX 2 inhibitors since "they may increase the
risk of heart attack and stroke" The Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI) has also announced his decision to review the use and side-effects
of all COX 2 inhibitors and ban them if found unsafe. Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of
diabetes. Studies done
recently have found a direct relation between developing gestational
diabetes and smoking during pregnancy. Though most of the women in India
do not smoke many are exposed to tobacco smoke. This is one more reason
why men should stop smoking in public places and in homes where there are
expectant mothers. |
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