International Orthopedic AO Trauma Course
Department of Orthopedic Surgery conducted its annual International Orthopedic “AO Trauma Course – Basic Principles of Fracture Management under the auspices of AO Foundation, Switzerland. AO trauma courses have been regularly held for the last 20 years in Pakistan and SMDC is privileged to host these courses since 2011. In Pakistan, this course is exclusively conducted at SMDC with International and National faculty. This year the International faculty members were Piet Reynders from Brussels Belgium, Akram Al- Shoubaki Amman- Jordan, and Temiloluwa Olufemi from Lagos, Nigeria. This course was fully booked and course participants were senior orthopedic trainees and junior consultants. This interactive course involved lectures, AO Skills lab, 4 small group discussions, and 8 hands-on workshops about the latest operative techniques of traumatology on artificial bones, sponsored by AO Foundation Davos, Switzerland.
The SIHS signed an MOU with the Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan Ltd
The SIHS signed an MOU with the Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan Ltd to be a part of an innovative youth awareness “Khud Ko Pehchaano” programme. The programme is being delivered across Punjab in collaboration with (and funded by) the Punjab Population Innovation Fund and Population Welfare Department, Punjab. It is a youth-oriented programme with a focus on premarital counselling, family planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence. The training modules have been developed in consultation with Pakistan Medical Association and Population Welfare Department
Shalamar Hospital hosted the US Consul-General Lahore
In light of breast cancer awareness month, Shalamar Hospital hosted the US Consul-General Lahore, Mr. William Makaneole, Ms. Kathleen Gibilisco of the US State Department, and the team. The visit focused on showcasing Shalamar’s women’s health initiatives and dedication to women’s health services across all clinical departments. The US Consul-General Lahore, the chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Shahid Hussain, and the COO of the hospital, Dr. Ayesha Nauman, spoke at the event. During his address, the US Consul-General expressed his astonishment to hear that 100 women in Pakistan die of breast cancer daily and voiced the need for more awareness. The Consul-General and team were pleased to learn about the ongoing project of Shalamar Hospital with Johns Hopkins Medicine International to create one of Pakistan’s first women’s centric health services. Shalamar Hospital and the US Consulate Lahore expressed a shared enthusiasm for future projects on the health and well-being of the Pakistani people. The addresses were followed by a tour of the hospital’s key health initiatives, given by hospital COO Dr. Ayesha Nauman. Dr. Sadaf Ishaque, head of One Stop Breast Clinic, briefed the team about the community services of the clinic. Currently, Shalamar Hospital is offering free mammograms for the month of October.
Flood Relief Work
Flood Relief Camp in Dadu With the support of its Donors, Pakistan Navy and Service Sales Corporation, Shalamar Hospital organized medical camps at different villages of District Dadu, Sindh. The medical camps provided free medical treatment to 2386 patients of all age groups. Hospital teams worked tirelessly to provide relief to the flood affectees. Pakistan Navy provided security and logistical support to ensure the safety and peace of the healthcare workers. Flood Relief Camp in District Rajanpur Shalamar Hospital conducted 3 Day Medical camps in Lal Gagh village, Noshrawast village and Drishak village of District Rajanpur. The Administration and Medical team of Shalamar Hospital Lahore worked tirelessly in collaboration with Services Sales Cooperation (SSC) to treat 1180 patients in the medical camps. The majority of the patients came with the complaints AGE, AFI, HTN, DM, resistant Scabies, Generalized weakness and malnourishment.
Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Self-examination
Every one in nine (1 in 9) women receives a breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime; Pakistan has the highest disease incidence among all Asian countries. Therefore, it has become crucial to spread awareness among the general public to ensure early detection and save the precious lives of both men and women. Signs and Symptoms: Knowing any disease’s various signs and symptoms is essential because it marks the beginning of its detection process. However, it is crucial to understand that the symptoms of breast cancer can vary depending on its stage and type. Following are some of its common signs: Early breast cancer: A change in size and shape of the breast. Change in the appearance of the nipple. Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) Lumps or nodes that can be felt in or on the breast. Invasive breast cancer: Breast lump. Peeling of the nipple skin. Itchy breast. The breast is tender, warm, and/or hard to touch. Pitting the breast skin (like an orange: Peau d’orange appearance). Nipple retraction and discharge. ( later stage) Lump or swelling in the underarm lymph nodes. Inflammatory breast cancer: Heaviness and aching in the breast. Pitting of breast skin. Inverted nipple. The breast is red, itchy, and tender to the touch. Lump or swelling in the underarm lymph nodes. Metastatic breast cancer: If the lungs are affected: difficulty breathing, coughing, and chest pain. If the brain or spinal cord is affected: headache, seizures, pain, or blurry vision. If bones are affected: reduced alertness, pain, and fractures. If the liver is affected: nausea, fatigue, swelling, and jaundice. Male breast cancer: Symptoms experienced by men are similar to women, including: Painless lumps in the breast. Nipple discharge. Increase in size of the breast. Thickening of breast skin. Breast Self-examination: According to the John Hopkins Medical Centre, 40% of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, which emphasizes the significance of breast self-exams. Men and women should conduct the exam regularly because the condition, although uncommon in men, is just as fatal. How regularly should it be performed? It must be performed monthly, and the ideal time is between the 3rd and 5th day of your menstrual cycle or on the same day of every month for men (especially with a family history of breast cancer), post-menopausal women, or females with irregular menstrual cycles. Steps of the exam: Visual inspection: You must stand in front of a mirror with your breasts completely exposed and your hands by your sides. Look for any changes in breast shape, size, and color, as well as symmetry, skin dimpling and nipple retraction. Then raise your hands above your head and observe again. Finally, place your hands on your hips to flex your chest muscles and look for any changes. Make sure to observe and compare both breasts. Manual inspection while standing: For this procedure, you must use your right hand to examine your left breast and vice versa. You must use the pads of the 3 middle fingers of one hand to feel all parts of the breast in a circular motion. Also, apply different pressures and feel for any lumps or thickness. Then squeeze your nipple to check for discharge. Repeat this for the other breast. Manual inspection while lying down: For this step, first put a pillow under your right shoulder and flex your right arm. Then use the pads of the 3 middle fingers of your left hand to palpate your right breast and armpit. Repeat this procedure for the left breast and armpit. When to consult a doctor? If you find any of the aforementioned signs (lump, bloody nipple discharge, color change, or change in skin texture), make sure to visit your doctor so the underlying cause of the anomalies can be determined.
Dr. A. Raouf Wahab Ali Alotaibi, the Vice President, University of Science and Technology, Sudan, visited Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS).
Dr. A. Raouf Wahab Ali Alotaibi, the Vice President, University of Science and Technology, Sudan, visited Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS). Mr. Shahid Hussain, Chairman Board of Trustees, Prof. Zahid Bashir, Principal, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, and Dr. Ayesha Nauman, Chief Operating Officer, Shalamar Hospital, welcomed the guests and briefed them on the quality of medical, nursing, and allied health education and health services provided to patients at SIHS. The foreign guest discussed opportunities for collaboration with SIHS in curriculum development, student and faculty exchange & research. He also visited different institute departments and met with staff and students. Dr. Raouf said that SIHS is one of the leading institutes in Pakistan’s health services and medical education, meeting international standards.
SEMINAR ON CAREER COUNSELING BY SMDC ALUMNI
SMDC Alumni department organized a Seminar on Career Counseling and IMG’s Pathway to the UK (OET/PLAB, MRCP/MRCS) for Medical Students of SMDC and House officers of Shalamar Hospital. Dr. Nouman Zaib (Batch 2018) and Dr. Humdi Muzammil (Batch 2018) were the Guest Speakers at the Seminar. They are a part of SMDC UK Alumni who passed their PLAB exams, got GMC Registration, and working in the UK as junior doctors. Furthermore, SMDC UK Alumni also extended their support for medical students and future alums of SMDC by creating an Online Forum on social media for any queries related to OET, PLAB, MRCP/MRCS, MTI Pathway, GMC Registration, UK visa, and Job application process.
LUMS and Shalamar Medical and Dental College (SMDC) Collaboration
Background Shalamar Medical and Dental College (SMDC) has initiated a seven-star medical education plan similar to the ones offered internationally in renowned medical colleges. Accordingly, SMDC launched a 1+5 year MBBS program for their students of Medicine. The students who get admission at SMDC have an option to spend the first year of their medical education at LUMS and then continue their 5-year MBBS program at SMDC. During this year, selected students from SMDC will take courses at LUMS in the subjects of critical thinking and logic, basics of cell and molecular biology, and laboratory methods courses. Students will also learn to use the tools for modern molecular diagnostics. It is being proposed that initially, only twenty students will be given this option, and over time, as the program gains popularity, more seats will be added to it. This proposal for collaboration has been discussed in depth with: Dr. Sabieh Anwar (Dean SBASSE) Dr. Amir Faisal (Chair of Biology) Dr. Muhammad Tariq (Associate Professor in Biology) Dr. Arshad Ahmad (Vice Chancellor LUMS) Mr. Shahid Hussain (CBOT Shalamar and Rector LUMS) Program benefits This program will help strengthen the fundamental concepts of biology required to understand disease development, disease progression, and diagnostics. The benefits of such a course will develop our doctors to be globally competitive with international doctors. Graduates from this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute more to research. The faculty of biology at LUMS is consider that this initiative will open up such avenues for other medical institutes in Pakistan to follow the same pattern. The program will contribute toward the much-needed long-term change in the field of Medicine. Imparting such knowledge and skills in MBBS students will help initiate quality research in medical colleges and universities. This will help Pakistan to contribute toward new knowledge generation and discoveries in Medicine. Fee Structure for the 1 Year Education at LUMS LUMS has waived the admission fee and the School of Science and Engineering fee. Mr. Shahid Hussain has offered that the Shahid Hussain Foundation (SHF) will pay the LUMS fees of the first batch of twenty students from Shalamar.
Moment of Pride
Dr. Saadia Shahzad, Associate Professor from the Community Medicine department of Shalamar Medical and Dental College; also holding the additional responsibilities of being Medical Educationist, and Bioethicist; made the organization proud by her achievement early this year. She presented her Bioethics Thought Paper in the International Chair in Bioethics 14th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics, and Health Law, in Porto, Portugal in March 22. Her Thought paper was titled: ‘Social inclusion and positive rehabilitation of children with Down syndrome is their basic human right: a thought paper in the contextual environment of Pakistani society’. This is a much needed work for our society where most of the time vulnerable population is not given their due basic human rights and social inclusion is denied to them. She was also invited as Chair Session, and chaired the session on ‘Human Rights ll’ in the said conference. It is a moment of pride that Dr. Saadia Shahzad as faculty of Shalamar Medical and Dental College represented this organization at an International platform.
10 WAYS OF LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Health is one of God’s greatest blessings. A famous saying, “Health is Wealth,” makes it more comprehensible. With the emerging advancements in the modern era, mankind is in a constant race for money, luxuries, success, and adorations. No doubt he has reached the stars and has captured the galaxies in his pocket, but his health is on the verge of extermination. The new decade has brought the essential concerns into consideration. The majority of people are conscious of their health. To be prosperous, health needs to be our priority. Let’s see the ways by which we can make our lifestyle healthier: CHOOSE THE RIGHT FOOD Diet is the fuel for the human body. To save the body from deterioration, it’s cardinal to provide correct fuel. Always try to eat healthy foods that are obtained directly from nature, e.g., green fruits and vegetables Take a variety of food like meat, grains, dairy, and pulses. Take all portions of food in adequate quantity. Avoid salty and spicier foods, especially at night Prefer homemade food Prefer fresh food; try to avoid frozen meals BE A NATURE LOVER The closer we are to nature, the less we are prone to debilitation. To feel contentment, we should try to remain close to nature. View sunsets and sunrises Enjoy the chirping of birds Music of breezes The calmness in a noisy sea EARLY RISER By sleeping early and waking up early can be active and fresh, relaxed and competent. One can make use of their abilities to the maximum. A study proved that waking up close to sunrise boosts the release of happy hormones (endorphins) that reduce the risk of cardiovascular abnormalities and mental disorders. Early rising keeps our bodies in balance, preventing us from obesity, gastric issues, and other comorbidities. WALK Detoxification is essential to get rid of harmful toxins in our bodies. The toxins we are inhaling and polluting our bodies need to be pushed out. The best detox is to go for a walk for at least 25 minutes a day. Walking releases endorphins, burn fats, and helps in preventing diseases, e.g., diabetes, hypertension, mental and other metabolic syndromes AVOID PROCESSED FOOD The world around us is suffused with fascination. Foods with scrumptious tastes but no nutritional value causes debridement of health. Children are exposed to the vicious cycle of eating unhealthy foods, e.g., chocolates, fast foods, snacks, and candies, increasing the risk of comorbidities among children. In this modern busier world, all the advancements have made life easier, but this ease has pursued man to opt for comfort in every matter of life. Processed canned foods replace fresh foods to save time and add taste. Nonetheless, using processed foods has exposed humans to toxic agents escalating the risk of cancers, diabetes, etc. BE ACTIVE The food we eat and the habits we choose decide our way of living. Technological progress makes our lives easy while restricting our outdoor activities to almost none. This has trapped our growing minds in unhealthy bodies, leaving us at the mercy of heavy pills. Youth is suffering from hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and PCOS. It is alarming for the whole of the world. Sports and exercise nourish our body, mind, and soul, making us healthy, active, and energetic. This reduces the risk of diseases. Engaging ourselves in favorite sports, like badminton, cricket, etc., for 20 minutes at least twice a week can prevent cardiovascular diseases. TALK Our younger population is preoccupied with electronic gadgets and immersed in an imaginary world far away from their families and loved ones. As a result, the risk of depression and suicidal deaths is more among them. The emotional garbage and toxicities eating us inside need to be dumped out of our minds by either talking to some good friends or our loved ones. Mental health is as important as physical health. Sharing our exhaustion and getting our problems sorted out via talking plays a crucial part in one’s progress and integrity of mental health. Moreover, it diminished the risk of depression and anxiety attacks. AVOID SMOKING Smoking is hazardous and injurious to health. These trending words are only read by us but are not understood and implemented. Our youth, probably the one getting higher education working in companies and hospitals, uses smoking as their stress reliever. Indeed, these people are exposing themselves to tons of annihilating toxins, risking their lives being taken on hospital beds. Even one cigarette a day carries a risk of coronary, cerebral disease, stroke, etc. By passive smoking, one is not risking their life only but of their loved ones also. To be healthy, one has to use other ways to relieve stress and eliminate smoking to free the environment of pollution, hazards, and lung cancers. SELF HYGIENE Self-hygiene is half a part of our religion. By dressing neatly, taking a bath, properly cutting nails, washing hands before eating and after using toilets, after coming to the house, and after touching patients can prevent hundreds of infectious agents and diseases. An effort that takes less than 10 minutes but can make us healthy is not bad to adopt. It can help to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Drink water Our body is made of 60 % water. All enzymes work in an aquatic environment. We need water for our survival. But as we are getting modernized, we have started loving fast foods; this practice has taken us far from getting a proper water intake. The foods we prefer don’t contain enough water to fulfill our body’s requirements. By choosing fruits and vegetables for our meals at least once a day and drinking 4 liters of water daily, we could provide our bodies a healthy environment to grow, heal and work properly. Water is essential to get rid of toxins and burn fats, this aids