The doctor said, " Many people assume that early symptoms of PVD like, pain in leg while walking, is due to ageging and they don’t seek medical advice.,"

Advanced Fellowship to Dr Kulkarni
Dr Ravindra L Kulkarni, cardiologist consultant with Deendayal Memorial Hospital Pune has been awarded Advanced Fellowship in Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions from University of Torino, Italy. Dr Kulkarni attended full time residential three weeks course on the Interventional Cardiology for Advanced Fellowship under the guidance of renowned and internationally acclaimed interventional cardiologist, Dr Imad Sheiban, MD, Interventional Cardiology, University of Torino, Italy.

For a healthy life
Values in Healthcare -a spiritual approach (VIHASA) is, a unique programme aimed at empowering the healthcare professionals for personal and team development. Doctors, psychiatrists, nursing professionals, educators and those who practice Raja Yoga Meditation, have introduced this programme. "On June 26 a group of doctors in Pune participated in Values where the exercises were done using spiritual tools of reflection, meditation appreciation, visualisation, deep listening, creativity and play," says Dr Devendra Shirole, past president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). "The module helps us to prevent burn out and its consequences and to explore our own self care," says Dr Ashok R Mehta, cancer surgeon.