Bengaluru gynaecologist to perform live keyhole surgeries on women for national audience

# The surgeries, to be conducted by renowned laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Vidya V Bhat, will be livestreamed to over 3,000 gynaecologists in the run-up to International Women’s Day
* The medical education workshop is being conducted in partnership with Zydus Nutriva
* The objective is to encourage gynaecologists to opt for laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of uterus) and myomectomy (removal of fibroids) for women patients due to their immense benefits over open-abdomen surgery

BENGALURU / March 3, 2022: Bengaluru’s renowned laparoscopic surgeon and infertility specialist Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Medical Director, RadhaKrishna Multispecialty Hospital, is going to conduct keyhole surgeries on women patients on March 6, 2022, which will be broadcast live to over 3,000 gynaecologists all over India. The objective is to encourage surgeons to opt for laparoscopic surgeries for women patients for the removal of uterus and uterine fibroids, due to the immense benefits these offer over open-abdomen surgeries. The day-long medical education workshop is being organized in partnership with Zydus Nutriva ahead of the International Women’s Day.

Dr. Vidya V Bhat will be conducting live laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy on camera for the national audience of doctors. She said: “With advancements in medical technology, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries offer much better outcome than open-abdomen surgeries for removal of uterus and fibroids growing in the womb. It is important that laparoscopy becomes the norm and every woman gets benefitted in terms of lesser pain, scaring and wound complications, less cutting of skin and tissue, shorter duration of hospital stay and faster post-operative recovery.”

She added: “Laparoscopic removal of uterus or fibroids uses specialized skill and surgical instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen, eliminating the need for traditional open surgery. The success of these advanced procedures depends on the experience and expertise of the surgeon. The idea behind this live session is to enhance the skills of surgeons, especially young ones, so that laparoscopic surgeries become common alternative to traditional surgeries. They can watch these surgeries done live from the comfort of their homes.”

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which the entire uterus (womb) is removed, mostly due to the presence of fibroids. Laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy) is a minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in a woman’s uterus. The surgeon’s goal during myomectomy is to take out they fibroids and reconstruct the uterus. Unlike a hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus, a myomectomy removes only the fibroids growing inside it. The procedure can help relieve uterine fibroid symptoms such as abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, and pressure on the bladder or bowel. Uterine fibroids are very common. About 35-60% of women develop some fibroids by age 35, with the numbers going up to 70-80% by age 50.

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, is now the preferred way to remove the organs and surrounding tissues of the reproductive system. During the procedure, a small tube containing a telescope (laparoscope) and a tiny video camera is inserted through a small cut (incision) in the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to see the internal organs. Instruments are then inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen or vagina to remove the womb, cervix or any other part of your female reproductive system.

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E-cigarettes are being advertised through Instagram despite ban reveals survey

Promotional activities of these products seen on Instagram, Whatsapp,Facebook, TikTok, Twitter
E-cigarettes/HTP/ENDS products are available via paan shops & online retailers despite being banned

India, 2nd March 2022: Youth across the country are reporting limited use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and heated tobacco products (HTN) since their ban in 2019 in India. But they have noticed promotional activities for these products on Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
These findings were revealed by a national survey conducted in February 2022 by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in collaboration with Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School India University to assess use, accessibility, and marketing exposure for E-Cigarette, Heated Tobacco products (HTN) and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) after these were banned in India September 2019.

A total of 4,049 young adults in the age group of 18-35 were engaged to understand their use of and access to these products since their effective ban in November 2019. 94% of respondents have never used e-cigarette or other ENDS. Only 4% reported using e-cigarette or other ENDS since the ban came into force. Those using the products said they are using e-cigarettes/HTN/ENDS products for social reasons (50%), followed by liking for the flavors (27%), and need to replace/reduce use of a tobacco product (24%).
Survey findings reveal that 26% of the respondents noticed some form of marketing on social media platforms which shows continued targeting of youth through these channels. Of the 26%, nearly 60% of them saw ads on Instagram, WhatsApp (22.6%), Facebook (17.3%), TikTok (14.3%), and Twitter (6.8%). In-person promotional events were noticed by 22.6%. The products are being sold and promoted as harm reduction products especially amongst youth, through social media, and web portals.
Commenting on the use of accessibility and marketing exposure for ENDS products, Ms. Vandana Shah, Regional Director, South Asia Program, CTFK said, “Countries around the world have been looking to India’s comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes/HTPs as a regulatory model but have expressed some skepticism about effectiveness. The results of this national survey are very encouraging with over 90% of youth reporting that they have never used these novel products. But continued vigilance is needed to safeguard youth from increased marketing through social media channels.”
According to the survey, Karnataka (38.1%) emerged as the most prominent state in terms of accessibility of these products followed by Maharashtra (12.4%), Tamil Nadu (9.3%), Uttar Pradesh (6.7%) and Kerala (6.5%). The prominent source of purchasing e-cigarette is paan shop or Indian online retailers despite these products being banned in the country.
“By banning these novel products in India, the intention of the government was clear to protect the youth from initiating use of these addictive products. The survey findings reiterate the need for stronger enforcement to check the availability of these banned products in India. Regular monitoring should be conducted of the advertising content on social media platforms. Offending companies should be held accountable and strict action should be taken against them to deter them from luring young impressionable minds,” said Prof (Dr) Ashok Patil, Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore.

According to Mr. Arjun Singal, Student, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, “Students easily adopt things as fashion if they see something trending more in the social media. E-cigarettes are being sold and promoted through electronic platforms as students are major users of smartphones, computers, e-commerce, and social media. Students being vulnerable, are easily becoming victims to the conspiracies of tobacco companies. It is worrisome that despite the enactment of the E-cigarettes Act, we are seeing sale and promotion of e-cigarettes in the market including social media.”

In September 2019, the Indian government announced a complete ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), popularly referred to as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, citing the potential health risks of e-cigarettes on the youth. The ban includes a complete ban on production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale (including online sale), distribution or advertising (including online advertising) of e-cigarettes. India is home to the second largest number of tobacco users (268 million) in the world, and of these 13 lakhs die every year from tobacco related diseases. 27% of all cancers in India are due to tobacco usage.

Survey methodology:
To arrive at these insights, data was collected through an online questionnaire using convenience sampling between January – February 2022. A total of 4,049 responses were collected from 23 National Law Universities, private law universities and colleges, student bar associations located throughout India. 92% of the respondents surveyed were in the age of 18-34 years, 80% between 18-24 years. 46% male and 51% of female participated in the study.

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Evoluzione x RainTree Presents Spring ’22 An evening Bazaar 

Evoluzione x RainTree Presents Spring ’22 An evening Bazaar 
Evoluzione x Raintree Presents Spring ’22 An evening Bazaar on Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th March 2022, 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM at RainTree, Bangalore.

The evening Bazaar will be showcasing collections from designers 431-88, Scarlet Sage, AK-OK by Anamika Khanna, Not so sure, Yam, Nupur Kanoi, Perona, Payal Singhal.

The Evening Bazaar Details:Date: Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th March 2022Time: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM
Venue: Lawns at Rain Tree, Bangalore

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CANCER: What are the common cancers and how to spot them?

What are the common cancers and how to spot them?
Cancer occurs due to abnormal proliferation of cells in the body. The primary factor driving the formation of cancer cells is the mutation or alteration of the cell’s genetic material. Although cancer can occur in anyone, there are certain differences in the incidence of types of cancer between men and women.

Common cancers among women include:
Breast cancer: Screening in the form of mammogram is recommended to all women, to pick up the disease in nascent stages when the person is asymptomatic. The disease manifests as painless lump in the breast, skin changes, nipple discharge, and lump in the axilla. Diagnosis is made by imaging (diagnostic mammogram) and confirmed by a biopsy.
Cervical cancer: Screening in the form of PAP smear is recommended to diagnose the condition in early stages. The disease manifests as irregular menses, intermenstrual bleeding (i.e., bleeding in between the menses cycle), bleeding after sexual intercourse, foul smelling vaginal discharge. The disease is initially identified by a PAP smear. Positive results are followed with colposcopy and biopsy.

Commonly occurring cancers irrespective of sex include:
Oropharyngeal cancer: Common among tobacco chewers. There’s no specific screening test. Disease is usually picked up by a routine dental and oral cavity exam. If symptoms arise, there could be painless ulcer, soreness of mouth, lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing. Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy of the lesion.
Lung cancer: Usually arises in long term smokers. Symptoms include long standing cough, coughing up blood, weight loss and fatigue, chest pain, recurrent chest infections. Diagnosis is done by imaging of the chest and confirmed by a biopsy.
Prostate cancer: Usually asymptomatic in initial stages. Symptoms, if present include urinary urgency, urinary frequency, and pain during urination, passing blood in urine. Sometimes disease is diagnosed in advanced stage by which time, metastases would have occurred. The symptoms of metastases (distant spread) include bone pain (especially the back), swelling of legs, weight loss. If the disease is suspected, the doctor will suggest DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) to assess prostate, PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test, imaging in the form of MRI, and biopsy of the prostate.
Stomach cancer: Usually asymptomatic in initial stages. Symptoms start when the disease has already progressed. Symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, loss of appetite and weight, passing black coloured stools. Diagnosis is picked up by the endoscopy and is confirmed by biopsy. The patient may be subjected to imaging to stage the disease, so that management is planned accordingly.
Blood cancer: Common in men than in women. There are various types of blood cancers of which lymphoma is common. Symptoms include swelling of the lymph nodes, long standing fever, night sweats, bleeding from gums and weight loss. Diagnostic tests include blood film and visualization under microscope, blood counts and imaging studies. This is followed by procedures like biopsy of lymph node and/or bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
It’s important that the cancers are diagnosed when they are in nascent stage so that treatment could yield high cure rate and minimize morbidity associated with cancer. Please have a regular follow up and health checks with your primary care physician to stay healthy.

– Dr. Sudarshan S
Consultant Physician
Medall Healthcare

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Nanotech for Sustainable Future – 12th edition of Bengaluru India Nanobegins on March 7 virtually

*Shri Basavaraj S. Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka to inaugurate the event

*Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India to be
the Guest of Honour
Participation from Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners from Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)

Bengaluru, March 02, 2022:  Bengaluru India Nano, India’s flagship Nanotech Event focusing on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology was announced by Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka today in the curtain raiser-press meet programme.

The three-day event is organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, KSTePS and JNCASR and will be conducted virtually during March 7-9.

With the focal theme ‘Nanotech for Sustainable Future’ the summit will witness participation of over 2500 registered delegates. The event consists of Multi-Track Conference where 75 National & International Speakers will deliver lectures over 25 Sessions; Exhibition where over 40 companies will showcase Nanotech Products, Services, and Innovation and Poster Session where over 150 Young Researchers displays their research.

On this occasion host of awards like Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru India Nano Science Award, Bengaluru India Nano Innovation Award, Nano Excellence Awards, Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowships will be presented and it will also have Nano for the Young programme for graduate students; NanoSparX for Start-Up Pitching, B2B Partnering and the first ever National
Nanotech Quiz.
 

Commenting on occasion, Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, said, “Due to pandemic, many national & international experts are unable to participate in the event physically, prompting us to plan the event virtually. We are fortunate that the event is taking place under the guidance of Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, who is the Honorary Chairman of the Nanotechnology Vision Group. I’m also happy that our Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Partners Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are conducting a session each. We desire to accelerate the journey from lab to market and we are strongly focusing on industries. This event is a platform that showcases cutting-edge innovation and provides immense opportunities for startups, SMEs and
many industries.”

Speaking on the occasion Prof. Navakanta Bhat, Chairman, Karnataka Vision Group on Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka; Dean, Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences; Professor CeNSE, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, said, “Theme for this year’s event is Nanotech for Sustainable Future, we aim to enable innovations focusing on sustainable future for decades to come. This can be achieved by youngsters. Hence, we have many exciting sessions for youngsters- Nano for the Young and National Nanotech Quiz. Nanotech Quiz which was held for the first time witnessed phenomenal response with participation from 23 states and
5 union territories.”

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ajay Sood, FRS, Chairman, Conference Executive Committee- Bengaluru India Nano 2022, Year of Science Chair Professor, Department of Physics Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, said, “The Conference Sessions will focus on application of Nanotechnology across various sectors like Medicine, Manufacturing, Electronics, Hydrogen Economy, Food & Agriculture, Textile, etc. The Plenary Speakers are Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard University, USA; Prof. Xiaodong Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Prof. Peidong Yang, University of California, USA and Prof. S. Swaminathan, SASTRA Deemed University, India. This year the Tutorials which are the sessions that not only inform but educate, will focus on Nano Fabrication, Bottom-Up Synthesis, Characterization Tools, and Nano Biology.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Department of Commerce & Industries, Government of Karnataka, said, “After IT, Biotech and Deeptech, we believe that Nanotech is the future technology. That is why Government of Karnataka started this event in 2007, and we are proud to host now the 12th edition this year. This event is acting as a global platform for convergence of Research, Academia, and Industry to explore the emerging opportunities in this sunrise Industry.

Mr. A.B. Basavaraju, IAS, Director (Technical), Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T; Managing Director, Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society, Government of Karnataka presented vote of thanks and Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications shared event overview.

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