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CT Scan ‘Gold Standard’ in detecting severity of COVID-19, says radiologist
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The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) on Wednesday quashed AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Gulerias claims that one CT Scan was equivalent to 300-400 X-Rays. The IRIA called Dr Gulerias claims unscientific and irresponsible.
Nagpur based radiologist Dr Abhishek Neral shares a detailed rebuttal against the recent claims of CT Scan being harmful and tells why it is the ‘Gold Standard’ in detecting the severity among COVID-19 infected patients.
A CT Scan of the chest gives detailed information on evidence of COVID-19 infection and shows condition of lungs in early stages of the COVID-19 infection. CT Scan (of the chest) helps to identify the severity of the infection in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
It helps them decide whether the patient requires home isolation or hospitalisation.
CT Scan helps in identifying whether the infection is mild, moderate or severe; it helps in clinical management and also the progression of disease can be monitored in deteriorating patients. As CT Scan is much more sensitive in detecting lung damage than pulse oximetry, initiating steroid medication can halt lung damage and save lives.
Delay in RT-PCR reports and false negative reporting
CT Scan gives quick and detailed information of the disease whereas, there are delays in results of RT-PCR reports. Plus, we have observed that there have been a lot of false negative RT-PCR reports, which might be because of inadequate sample collection by the technicians or incapability of laboratory machines. In such cases also, CT Scans give accuracy.‘
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A predictive model and scoring system CO-RADS (Corona virus disease 2019 Reporting and Data System) provided by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), provides a CT Severity Score (CTSS 0-25).
Combining both. clinical and CT features are developed to enable high diagnostic efficiency for COVID-19 that helps the physician to decide the line of treatment. Patients can avoid or start with steroids and antiviremia according to the severity of the disease.
1 CT Scan is not equivalent to 400 X-Rays!
The above mentioned statement is absolutely incorrect and outdated. IRIA is of the belief that one CT Scan being equal to the radiation exposure of 300-400 X-Rays is a thing of the past (at least 30-40 years ago). Modern ultra low dose CT Scanners coupled with the advancement in softwares ensures a low dose of chest CT Scan is about 1.5 mSv, which almost equivalent to just two to three chest X-Rays.
It emits radiation, which is not comparable 300-400 X-Rays. IRIA also added that the chest CT Scan helps diagnose symptoms early and prevents them from being super-spreaders. It also compared how quick the chest CT Scan was, as opposed to the RT-PCR, which takes at least a few hours to deliver results.
Radiologists world over use the ALARA Principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and give the minimal rendition possible during the process. Also, the statement that CT Scan can cause cancer is alarming, as the radiation from a single CT Scan is almost equivalent to the radiation (which one normal person is exposed to without undergoing a scan) received by any person over a year. Moreover, radiology body calls Gulerias remark unscientific and irresponsible.
COVID-19 suspected and positive patients should not rely on X-Rays
CT Scans are highly sensitive; they give a detailed view unlike X-Rays, which can only be used for monitoring patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Chest X-Ray provides 2D image while CT Scan provides a 3D image.
X-Ray is built to examine dense tissues where as CT Scan is better able to capture bones, soft tissues, blood vessels, etc. An X-Ray cannot provide the CT severity score, through which reporting for COVID-19 cases are done something that is approved by ICMR.
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Atmadeepam Society felicitates 18 visually-impaired students for completion of course in Computers | Nagpur
Atmadeepam Society recently hosted a certificate distribution program for the VI/Blind candidates who completed the Computer Fundamentals and Fundamentals of Internet. The courses were conducted by Parivartan centre at Atmadeepam Society in Nagpur. The program was graced by several guests including Dr Harsha Jharia, Chief Administrative Officer, LAD College, Nagpur, and Chaitanya Deshpande, CSR Head, DB Jain Group.
Hema Kubde, Secretary, Atmadeepam Society Nagpur and Yogeshwar Chawwaldhal, Treasurer, Atmadeepam Society Nagpur also graced the occasion. President Jidnyasa Chawaldhal gave the introductory speech and the event was hosted by Aarti Chavan.
During the ceremony, certificates were distributed to 18 VI/Blind candidates who successfully completed the three-month Computer Fundamentals course, and 14 VI/Blind candidates who completed the one-month Fundamentals of Internet course.
We are proud to announce that two of our VI/Blind candidates who completed the courses have secured employment. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of the courses in providing practical skills that are valuable in the job market.
Atmadeepam Society is committed to providing education and training opportunities to underprivileged sections of society. We would like to thank our esteemed guests for gracing the occasion and recognising the hard work put in by our VI/Blind candidates and trainers Kamal and Rupali.
Also read: Inside inter-school swimming competition ‘Poolompics 1.0’ at DPS Kamptee Road…
DPS Kamptee Road
Delhi Public School Kamptee Road, Nagpur, demonstrated its commitment to promoting sports by organizing the first-ever Pro-Vice Chairperson Inter-School Swimming Competition, ‘Poolompics 1.0’, on the 25th of March, 2023, in its state-of-the-art natatorium. Boasting an indoor swimming pool that matches all benchmarks, the school provided a perfect setting for the event. Ms. Tulika Kedia, President and Pro-Vice Chairperson, Delhi Public School Kamptee Road and MIHAN, Nagpur was the source of inspiration behind this event.
The esteemed Chief Guest for the event Dr. Sambhaji Bhonsale, an accomplished individual in the field of sports and education who currently serves as the Director of Sports at Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Joint Secretary of the Swimming Association of Maharashtra, Secretary of the Nagpur District Swimming Association, and Chairman of the Swimming Selection Committee at Nagpur University, brought a wealth of experience to the occasion.
The event was also graced by Indrajeet Parganiha, Bursar, Delhi Public School Kamptee Road, Nagpur, Amol Raipurkar, NIS, Swimming Coach and Ritu Sharma, Principal, DPS Kamptee Road, Nagpur.
In total, 115 swimmers participated in 42 events, with 48 schools from Nagpur and other cities competing in the Under 10, Under 12, and Under 14 boys and girls categories, in the 50-mtr and 100-mtr Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly events.
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The event was an excellent opportunity for young swimmers to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The competition was fierce, and the swimmers pushed themselves to their limits, determined to emerge victorious. The atmosphere was electric, with cheers and applause from the audience as the swimmers raced towards the finish line.
The judges, comprising of experienced swimming coaches were impressed with the quality of swimming on display. The swimmers demonstrated excellent technique, speed, and endurance, making the judges job of selecting winners a challenging one.
The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, where the winners received medals and certificates for their outstanding performances. The participants also received participation certificates as a token of appreciation for their effort and commitment.
The event was a resounding success, and the participants and spectators alike enjoyed an exhilarating day of competition in an exemplary facility.
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Ashish Deshmukh
“राहुलजी गांधीने सम्पूर्ण देश के ओबीसी समाज की माफ़ी मांगनी चाहिए. कांग्रेस को आने वाले चुनावों में खामियाजा भुगतने से बचने लिए और ओबीसी का वोट बैंक बीजेपी के तरफ जाने से रोकने के लिए राहुलजी को निश्चित रूप से माफ़ी मांगनी चाहिए.
२०१९ में अगर गलती से कुछ शब्द उनसे निकल गए होंगे, तो उसको देखते हुए एक बहोत बड़ा ओबीसी समाज अगर नाराज है, तो निश्चित तौर पर राहुलजी माफ़ी मांगे, यही हमारी मांग रहेगी. किसी समाज को चोर कहना ये निश्चित तौर पर गंवारा नहीं है. इसके पहले भी राहुलजी ने विभिन्न दो मसलों में माफ़ी मांगी है. और यहाँ पर तो ओबीसी समाज की बात है. राहुलजी अगर माफ़ी मांगते है तो उनकी प्रतिमा और उभर कर आयेगी. और ये समुचा जो प्रकरण चल रहा है, ये शांत होने में कांग्रेस को मदद होगी.
कांग्रेस के अन्य नेताओं का कहना है की, माफ़ी मांगने का प्रश्न ही नहीं उठता. यह भावनओं का प्रश्न है. एक व्यक्ति यहाँ पर दुखी नहीं हो रहा है, पूरा ओबीसी समाज अपने आप को दुखी महसूस कर रहा है. बड़े दिल से राहुलजी गाँधी माफ़ी मांगे, यही हमारे जैसे नेताओं की मांग है. चौकीदार चोर है के सन्दर्भ में भी हमारे वरिष्ठ नेताओं ने कांग्रेस वर्किंग कमिटी (सीडब्ल्यूसी) में नाराजगी जताई थी. उसमे भी कोर्ट में राहुलजी को माफ़ी मांगनी पड़ी थी.
तब तक २०१९ में कांग्रेस खामियाजा भुगत चूका था. अभी कुछ ही दिनों में कर्नाटक और फिर दिसम्बर में मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़, राजस्थान के चुनाव है, जहाँ पर ओबीसी समाज बहोत बड़े पैमाने पर है. आनेवाले २०२४ में लोकसभा के भी चुनाव है. इन सभी चुनावों में ओबीसी समाज को अपनाने की कांग्रेस को जरुरत है. और ऐसे में अगर ओबीसी समाज कहीं किसी गलत निकले हुए शब्द से दुखी है तो निश्चित तौर पर माफ़ी मांगने से ओबीसी समाज संभल जायेगा, समझ जायेगा और फिर से एक बार पूरी जोश के साथ कांग्रेस के साथ बना रहेगा. मेरे पिता श्री. रणजीतबाबु देशमुख कांग्रेस कमिटी के दो बार अध्यक्ष और मंत्री रह चुके है.
मैं विधायक रह चूका हूं. कांग्रेस की टिकट पर देवेन्द्र फडनविस के खिलाफ भी चुनाव लड़ चूका हूं. मेरे इस वक्तव्य से कांग्रेस पार्टी हायकमांड नाराज नहीं होगी, ये मुझे उम्मीद है. ओबीसी समाज नाराज नहीं होना चाहिए, ये महत्वपूर्ण है. फडनविसजी मुख्यमंत्री थे तब मैं उनके खिलाफ चुनाव में खड़ा हुआ था. उस वक़्त मुझे प्रचार के लिए सिर्फ १०-११ दिन मिले थे. उस वक़्त भारी पैमाने पर हमारा ओबीसी समाज हमारे साथ, कांग्रेस के साथ, खड़ा हुआ था. और यही हम चाहते है की, वो कांग्रेस से जुड़ा रहें.
अगर कहीं गलती से कुछ शब्द चुनाव के प्रचार दरम्यान निकल गए हो, कोई जुमलासा निकल गया हो, तो उसे वापस लेने में और उसे रिग्रेट करने में और उसके लिए माफ़ी मांगने में न कोई अंदेशा या संदेशा रहना चाहिए. राहुलजी बड़े दिल के इंसान है, अच्छे नियत के इंसान है. उन्होंने खुले दिल से ओबीसी समाज को अपनाना चाहिये. ओबीसी समाज की भावना को अगर ठेस पहुंची है, तो माफ़ी मांगकर उनको समझाकर अपने साथ रखने की, कांग्रेस के साथ रखने की पहल निश्चित तौर पर करनी चाहिए.
हमारे प्रदेशाध्यक्ष भी ओबीसी समाज के है और वो विदर्भ के ही है. वो भी इसी भावनाओं से निश्चित रूप से जुड़े होंगे. हमारी यही कोशिश है की कांग्रेस पार्टी आलाकमान तक ये हमारी, कांग्रेस नेताओं की, कार्यकर्ताओं की और ओबीसी समाज की भावनाएं पहुंचे. मुझे यही अपेक्षा रहेंगी की, राहुलजी जैसे सुलझे हुए व्यक्ति जल्द से जल्द माफ़ी मांगकर ओबीसी समाज को फिर से एक बार जोड़ने में सफल होंगे. माफ़ी मांगकर यह विषय यही पर समाप्त करना चाहिए,” ऐसी प्रतिक्रिया महाराष्ट्र प्रदेश कांग्रेस कमिटी के महासचिव एवं महाराष्ट्र के संसदीय समिती के सदस्य तथा नागपुर (महाराष्ट्र) के पुर्व विधायक आशीषराव र. देशमुख ने नागपुर में व्यक्त की. फिलहाल ओबीसी समाज के प्रकरण को देखते हुए उन्होंने एक वार्तालाप में यह बात कही.
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