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  • Red meat, refined sugar, spicy food linked with colorectal cancer: Experts

    Red meat, refined sugar, spicy food linked with colorectal cancer: Experts

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    Bengaluru: Excessive consumption of red meat, refined sugar, and spicy food increases the risk of colorectal cancer, as per experts.

    According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data, colon cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in Indian males and the fifth most common cancer in Indian women.

    Dr Sandeep Nayak P, Director – Department of Surgical Oncology and Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru states that Indian colorectal cancer scenario is different from that of the West.

    “We have more rectal cancer (64 per cent) than colonic cancer (36 percent). Incidences are the exact reverse of this. This could be due to genetic differences between the Indian and western populations. However, what this means is that many more patients would be offered a permanent stoma (bag to drain stools) than in the west,” Dr Sandeep Nayak P. states.

    “It is well established that diet affects the risk of colorectal cancer. In a study that I conducted between 2003 and 2005, I found consumption of red meat, refined sugar, and spicy food increased the risk of colorectal cancer,” Dr Sandeep Nayak explains.

    Subsequently, many international studies showed similar results. The World Health Organization has declared refined sugar and processed meat like sausages as carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). This is an important development as many food items use a large quantity of sugar to improve the taste. People should be careful about what they eat.

    Dr Sandeep Nayak stated, unlike colon cancer, rectal cancer requires a distinct treatment plan. In most cases, radiation therapy is required before surgery for the rectal. By having this procedure, the anus is typically saved and a persistent stoma is avoided. Stoma can be avoided in more than 75 per cent of rectal cancer patients as per many researches that have been conducted.

    However, it is unfortunate to note that most patients end up with a permanent stoma as the skills required to perform this sphincter-saving surgery called ISR are lacking in most of the centers. We need to build the skill among the surgeons to perform such complex work. In the past two years, we have performed more than 50 ISRs, and the patients are happy to have their natural passage saved, he explained.

    Dr Pragna Sagar Rapole S, Consultant – Radiation Oncology, CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, states that colorectal cancer is a serious disease that can have devastating effects on the lives of those who are affected by it. It is a type of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum, and it can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.

    Fortunately, there are many steps that individuals can take to reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, and avoiding unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can significantly lower the risk of developing this disease, Dr Pragna Sagar explains.

    It’s important to note that although colorectal cancer is a common disease, it is not always easy to detect. Symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed, making early detection even more critical, Dr Pragna warns.

    That’s why it’s essential for individuals to discuss screening options with their healthcare provider and be vigilant about any changes in their digestive health. By taking proactive steps to reduce risk factors and undergoing regular screening, individuals can take charge of their health and reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer. Remember, early detection and prevention are key in the fight against this disease, Dr Pragna advises.

    Dr Govind Nandakumar, Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic, GI Onco Surgery, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur and Millers Road says, colorectal cancer is a cancer that can be prevented and cured, and early detection is key.

    Symptoms may include bleeding with bowel movements, constipation, change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and anaemia, Dr Govind Nandakumar states.

    By performing a simple colonoscopy early on, we can remove polyps and prevent colorectal cancer from developing. If diagnosed early, colon cancer can be cured with surgery. Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques have made it possible for patients to be discharged early, and recovery time is shortened, he said.

    Even if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs, liver, or peritoneum, there is still hope for a cure. It’s important not to ignore any warning signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer, Dr Nandakumar says.

    March is celebrated as the Colorectal Cancer awareness month.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Hyderabad: Shops, hotels dealing with meat on GHMC radar

    Hyderabad: Shops, hotels dealing with meat on GHMC radar

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    Hyderabad: The GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) will take stringent action against shops, hotels, restaurants, function halls and other establishments disposing of waste and leftovers including non-veg on streets and public places.

    The move was announced after the recent horrific dog attack where a five-year-old Pradeep was moulded to death by a bunch of stray dogs.

    Dog attacks are often observed in corners that turn into gathering yards for these dogs where waste from meat shops and restaurants is often observed being discarded.

    Telangana animal husbandry minister, Talasani Srinivas Yadav held a high-level meeting with home minister Mahmood Ali, city Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, and MAUD special chief secretary Arvind Kumar on Thursday, to discuss measures to avoid animal attack incidents.

    Admitting that there is a serious stray dog menace prevailing in the city, the state government has decided to take measures to control dog-biting cases by forming eight teams.

    The teams will conduct special drives to keep a tab on meat and chicken shops that dump waste on the roads and initiate strict action against erring shop owners.

    GHMC to tackle stray dog menace

    Meanwhile, the GHMC appointed zone-wise supervisors for the effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control – Anti Rabies (ABC-AR) programme within its jurisdictions.

    The officials who will monitor the special ABC-AR drive within their zones for the next two months are B Sandhya (Kukatpally), G Uma Prakash (Secunderabad), J Suvartha (L B Nagar), L P Mallaiah (Serilingampally), A Shailaja (Charminar) and B Sreenivasu (Khairatabad zone).

    Moreover, sanitation staff including the outsourcing staff would be trained to deal with street dogs and follow the appropriate protocol.

    The instructions issued include setting up billboards/hoardings at suitable locations highlighting the appropriate behaviour towards and around street dogs.

    The civic body will also distribute the pamphlets in both government and private schools detailing the ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of behaviour around street dogs.

    To alleviate the aggression of street dogs during the summer, an adequate number of water bowls will be arranged in suitable locations, preferably away from places of greater public movement.

    Officials were directed to take up a programme in the next month in all schools to educate children about the appropriate behaviour protocols while dealing with stray dogs.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Colbert on Nikki Haley’s campaign video: ‘Some classic culture-war red meat’

    Colbert on Nikki Haley’s campaign video: ‘Some classic culture-war red meat’

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    Stephen Colbert

    Stephen Colbert celebrated Valentine’s Day with his Late Show audience on Tuesday evening by discussing the news that Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s ambassador to the UN, is running against her former boss for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination.

    “Get excited!” wrote Haley, the former governor of Colbert’s home state of South Carolina, in a tweet on Tuesday morning. “A grateful pass,” Colbert responded.

    “Of course, any political veteran will tell you there is no better time to drop the biggest political news of your life than on Valentine’s Day at 6.48am,” he noted of the announcement tweet. “A day everyone is thinking about something else, at a time when no one is awake. Only way this could make a smaller splash is if Haley whispered it into a bowl of soup.”

    Haley’s announcement was accompanied by a campaign video in which she tossed out what Colbert called “some classic culture-war red meat”.

    In the video, Haley notes that she grew up “different” as the child of Indian immigrants in a segregated South Carolina town, but claimed that “some look at our past as evidence that America’s founding principles are bad. Some think are ideas are not just wrong, but racist.”

    “She knows that America’s founding principles aren’t racist!” Colbert deadpanned. “She learned that as a little girl in her hometown that was split by a railroad track right down the middle to keep the white people on one side and the Black people on the other. You know, not racist.”

    In the same video, Haley also said: “I don’t put up with bullies.”

    “That’s right, she doesn’t put up with bullies like the ex-president,” Colbert joked, referencing her call to Trump to ask him if she could run for president. “Because nothing says strength like picking your bully’s brain before doing anything.”

    Jimmy Kimmel

    Jimmy Kimmel also mocked Haley’s plan to run against Trump in 2024, in which she said she believes the Republican party needs to go in a new direction. “I think you’d have more luck convincing a swarm of moths to go in a new direction,” Kimmel laughed. “The whole ‘towards the light’ thing isn’t really working.”

    “I guess this means Trump has to come up with a mean nickname for her,” he noted. “Right now he’s pacing around Mar-a-Lago going ‘Sicky Nikki, Nikki Fail-y, ooh, Nikki Epic Fail-y.”

    Over the weekend, he added, the New York Times reported that Trump’s nickname for another rival, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, is “Meatball Ron”. “Why? I have no idea,” said Kimmel, “but now that Nikki Haley is running, everyone wants to know what that means for Meatball.”

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    “He’s so charismatic, you know?” he deadpanned. “Trump is going to eat that meatball like a snack.”

    The Daily Show

    And on The Daily Show, guest host Sarah Silverman poked fun at Haley’s first campaign video, in which she promised: “I don’t put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more when you’re wearing heels.”

    “Um, 1997 called, it wants that joke back,” said Silverman. “Oh wait, it just called again – it wants this joke back.”

    The ad wasn’t too bad, Silverman joked. “I’m excited to buy whatever pharmaceutical product that nice lady was selling.”

    She also assumed it would be a tough campaign for Haley, who was polling at 1%. “That’s pretty bad. I mean, even Mike Pence is at 2%,” she said. “Mike Pence’s noose rope is at 5%, which is VP material.”

    “But you do get some advantages if you run against your former boss,” she added, imitating Haley: “My opponent’s economic plan is terrible, and when he poops in his office we all hear him go ow ow ow ow.”



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    ( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

  • US aid worker killed while evacuating civilians in Bakhmut, Ukraine

    US aid worker killed while evacuating civilians in Bakhmut, Ukraine

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    KYIV — Pete Reed, an American volunteer medic and founder of the NGO Global Response Medicine, was killed while helping to evacuate civilians in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

    Reed, a former U.S. Marine, died on Thursday in the besieged city in the Donetsk region of the country, GRM said late Friday.

    “In January, Pete stepped away from GRM to work with Global Outreach Doctors on their Ukraine mission and was killed while rendering aid,” the NGO said. “Pete was the bedrock of GRM, serving as Board President for 4 years,” it said.

    Bakhmut has been one of the major hot spots during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the ongoing attempts to seize the city, Moscow has been throwing thousands of troops at the Ukrainian positions in Bakhmut in tactics that have gained the name “meat waves.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the city in December, calling it the “hottest spot” in the war.

    “Pete was just 33 years old, but lived a life in service of others, first as a decorated U.S. Marine and then in humanitarian aid,” GRM said. “We fully support Pete’s family, friends, and colleagues during this devastating time.”

    Global Outreach Doctors also confirmed the death of Reed, who was the organization’s Ukraine Country director. “Pete was actively aiding in the evacuation of Ukrainian civilians when his evacuation vehicle was hit with a reported missile in Bakhmut, Ukraine, on Feb. 2,” the group said in a statement.

    Reed’s wife, Alex Kay Potter, wrote on Instagram that her husband apparently died saving another team member’s life, CNN reported. “He was evacuating civilians and responding to those wounded when his ambulance was shelled,” her post said, according to the CNN report.

    “Pete Reed, a volunteer medic, was killed by shelling in Bakhmut, Ukraine, yesterday while trying to evacuate civilians. One of the most selfless people I’ve ever met,” documentary photographer Cengiz Yar wrote in a tweet.

    The same day Reed was killed, two other foreign volunteer doctors were injured in a bombing in Bakhmut. The medics — Norwegians Sander Sørsveen Trelvik and Simon Johnsen — were working for Frontline Doctors. They were taken to a hospital in Dnipro for surgery.

    They both are recovering and preparing to return to Norway on Tuesday, Grethe Sørsveen, Sander’s mother, wrote on Facebook.



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    ( With inputs from : www.politico.eu )