Back to yogic ways
The free nature cure cell of the Save India Association (SIA) has launched a website called BackacheFreeWorld@yahoogroups.com so that the back pain is arrested and patients who are already suffering can help cure themselves with a simple yogic exercise for rejuvenating the spine. The members of the group can also solve any unsolved health problems by mutual exchange of views and information online. For further details contact 26870204.

First in country
Dr Vasant Oswal Voice Disorder Clinic in Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has installed a high frequency jet ventilator machine ."The Switzerland made acutronic jet ventilator machine is used for surgical work in the voice box," said Dr Sachin Gandhi, director, Voice Clinic. This is the first clinic in India and amongst very few in the world to have such facility. This technology is used to give anesthesia for patients undergoing voice surgeries. The anesthesia is well controlled and allows surgeon to operate with good, unrestricted sight of the surgical field. This reduces the duration of the surgical procedure. This voice clinic has been first to install video laryngo stroboscopy and advanced laser for voice surgeries in the country. "This clinic has now become a well-equipped one and has successfully organised seven international voice conferences in past eight years," informed Gandhi.

Music for all
Under the initiative — Deenayan Kalaparva, a programme called Phite Andharache Jaale by singer, composer Sridhar Phadke has been organised by Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre on October 5. The programme organised for patients and doctors is also open for music lovers. The entry is free for all on a first come first basis. The timing for the programme is between 6.30 and 8.30.

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