Guest guest Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 i wish !! i don't know when my next india trip will be ?? last one was a 3 weeker in april-may 2002 -- before starting my solo practice !! thanks for the address -- lets see who does it first -- i.e., do you recieve the gift first or we see your pictures first ?? ashok ) " Dr.Anchita Patil " wrote: Dear Ashok, Do i sense some mischief there? what is the surprise? are you coming over to India. To hamare darvaaze aapke liye hamesha khule hain. Any way, my " current " postal address is: B-613, Sushant Lok Phase I Gurgaon-122002 (Haryana) INDIA. Anchita PS Haan to kab aa rahe ho? On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 Ashok Bhaskar wrote : > > ><<the following is the annoncement of the quiz around middle of octber -- > >this contest is for mgimsians only **** living in India only****** - by mgims usa ( i am taking a liberty here, my cofounders, don't mind please) > >the prize - Littman sthethoscope ( sponser - ashok h bhaskar md , pediatrician, usa, 1984 batch) > >in contemporary medicine what do the terms " metabolic syndrome " and " T.L.C. " stand for ? > >after guessing what they are i want you to write up a brief summary(not a thesis) capturing the essence of the topics -- > >i look forward to lot of entries especially from final year students, general spec. mds and general practitioners. > >you have one week time --- would like the winner announced at the uk gettogether if possible-- > >i am taking the liberty to appoint the judges - obviously out of the active members -- > >if they oblige -- Neeti, Nilanjana and Pratik -- everybody else don't be offended -- in 30 secs i could just think of these names.....oops i forgot ...me too.. > >the clock starts now --->> >________________________________________________ > >i was surprised by the anemic response to this quiz -- esp non response from internists and cardiologists ??!!?? > >any ways -- KUDOS Anchita and Meena -- i am very impressed by your sincere participation -- > >well you are in for surprise prizes and not a stethoscope -- just give me your postal addresses asap -- > >you both got TLC wrong -- > >here in the US we are bombarded by hospital commercials trying to promote wellness and " WELLth " management - > > " Everybody needs a little TLC " > >TLC in relation to metabolic syndrome means " Therapeutic lifestyle changes " > >which include healthful eating, exercise, destressing, slowing down, taking more time off for oneself, meditation, yoga/taichi/pilates and the list goes on -- > >what has always mesmerized me in america - is their aggressive preventive medicine -- and see how beautifully they package all health info so that catch the lay person's attention. > >____________________________________________________ > > >THE ENTRIES -- > >Anchita Patil 1993 > >Hey meatbolic syndrome stands for what was previously known as " syndrome X " all about hyperglycemia, obesity and high lipid levels etc.; basically to do with the Non-Communicable disease thing. >And TLC, are you referring to the puraana Total leucocyte count, or tender loving care? Being a pediatrician, i suspect its the latter. >Love, >Anchita (93) >PS: Even if my answers are right, I'm not a contender for the stethoscope. In my field of public health, and doing the work I'm doing now, I don't need a stethoscope. And in ENT, Bhushan also hardly ever needs one!! So much for a stethoscope being the " hallmark " of doctors. > >Meena Samtani 1980 >---------------------------------------------------- > The metabolic syndrome >------------------------------------------------------- > >The metabolic syndrome is identified by the presence >of three or more of these components: > `1. Central obesity as measured by waist >circumference: > Men — Greater than 40 inches > Women — Greater than 35 inches > > 2. Fasting blood triglycerides greater than or >equal to 150 mg/dL > > Blood HDL cholesterol: > Men — Less than 40 mg/dL > Women — Less than 50 mg/dL > > 3. Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 >mmHg > 4. Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 >mg/dL >The underlying causes of this syndrome are >overweight/obesity, physical inactivity and genetic >factors. >People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased >risk of coronary heart disease, other diseases related >to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and >peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. >Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin >resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat >and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance >and the metabolic syndrome in these people. > >The safest, most effective and preferred way to reduce >insulin resistance in overweight and obese people is >weight loss and increased physical activity. > >Other steps for managing the metabolic syndrome are >also important for patients and their doctors: > > * > Routinely monitor body weight (especially the >index for central obesity), blood glucose, >lipoproteins and blood pressure. > * Treat individual risk factors (hyperlipidemia, >hypertension and high blood glucose) according to >established guidelines. > >------------------------------------------------------ > TLC= Total Leucocyte count >----------------------------------------------------- > The leucocyte count estimates the total number of >white blood cells per litre of blood. >An abnormally high or low leucocyte count may be seen >in many medical conditions. >Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells may >indicate liver or spleen disorders, bone marrow >disorders, leukaemia, or exposure to radiation or >toxic substances. >Abnormally high levels of white blood cells may >indicate infection, tissue damage, leukaemia or >inflammatory diseases. > > >The normal white cell count for adults is 4.0-11.0 x >109/L > > A leucocyte differential count supplements the >information provided by the leucocyte count. >The leucocyte differential count provides an estimate >of the numbers of the 5 main types of white blood >cells. These include neutrophils, monocytes, >lymphocytes, eosinophils and basophils. > >Each of the 5 types of white cells has a specific role >in the body. >• Neutrophils and monocytes protect the body against >bacteria and eat up small particles of foreign matter. >• Lymphocytes are involved in the immune process, >producing antibodies against foreign organisms and >protecting against viruses. >• Eosinophils kill parasites; high numbers of >eosinophils may be associated with worm infections or >hypersensitivity. >• Basophils are involved in allergic responses; >increased basophil production may be associated with >bone marrow disorders or viral infection. > > The normal ranges of the different types of white >cells in adults are: >Neutrophils: 2.0-7.5 x109/L >Eosinophils: 0.04-0.4 x109/L >Basophils: less than 0.1 x109/L >Monocytes: 0.2-0.8 x109/L >Lymphocytes: 1.5-4.0 x109/L > > >Variations between different subjects and variations >within each subject should be considered when >measuring normal values. Age, sex, race, pregnancy, >smoking, and oral contraceptives influence >hematological values. In women after menopause the WBC >and neutrophil counts fall. Pregnancy can cause >leucocytosis, and myelocytes or metamyelocytes may >appear in the blood. A consistent fall in neutrophil >count at menstruation has been demonstrated; 2 >neutrophil peaks in each cycle are most likely related >to changes in circulating estrogen levels. Oral >contraceptives have been reported to raise the WBC, >but this has been absent with the low estrogen >preparations. > >Meena(80) > > >If you scrolled down to the bottom of the page -- > >Thank you very much, > >Ashok Bhaskar 1984 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Dear Anchita mam,Please convery belated happy b'day wishes to Bhushan sir...Waiting for ur family pic/sketch...Maybe u'll start a new trend of posting sketches rather than same ole pics... Shweta'96 > >Dear Ashok, > >Do i sense some mischief there? what is the surprise? are you coming over to India. To hamare darvaaze aapke liye hamesha khule hain. > >Any way, my " current " postal address is: > >B-613, Sushant Lok > >Phase I > >Gurgaon-122002 > >(Haryana) INDIA. > >Anchita > >PS Haan to kab aa rahe ho? > > > > > >On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 Ashok Bhaskar wrote : > > > > > > > > ><<the following is the annoncement of the quiz around middle of octber -- > > > > > >this contest is for mgimsians only **** living in India only****** - by mgims usa ( i am taking a liberty here, my cofounders, don't mind please) > > > > > >the prize - Littman sthethoscope ( sponser - ashok h bhaskar md , pediatrician, usa, 1984 batch) > > > > > >in contemporary medicine what do the terms " metabolic syndrome " and " T.L.C. " stand for ? > > > > > >after guessing what they are i want you to write up a brief summary(not a thesis) capturing the essence of the topics -- > > > > > >i look forward to lot of entries especially from final year students, general spec. mds and general practitioners. > > > > > >you have one week time --- would like the winner announced at the uk gettogether if possible-- > > > > > >i am taking the liberty to appoint the judges - obviously out of the active members -- > > > > > >if they oblige -- Neeti, Nilanjana and Pratik -- everybody else don't be offended -- in 30 secs i could just think of these names.....oops i forgot ...me too.. > > > > > >the clock starts now --->> > > >________________________________________________ > > > > > >i was surprised by the anemic response to this quiz -- esp non response from internists and cardiologists ??!!?? > > > > > >any ways -- KUDOS Anchita and Meena -- i am very impressed by your sincere participation -- > > > > > >well you are in for surprise prizes and not a stethoscope -- just give me your postal addresses asap -- > > > > > >you both got TLC wrong -- > > > > > >here in the US we are bombarded by hospital commercials trying to promote wellness and " WELLth " management - > > > > > > " Everybody needs a little TLC " > > > > > >TLC in relation to metabolic syndrome means " Therapeutic lifestyle changes " > > > > > >which include healthful eating, exercise, destressing, slowing down, taking more time off for oneself, meditation, yoga/taichi/pilates and the list goes on -- > > > > > >what has always mesmerized me in america - is their aggressive preventive medicine -- and see how beautifully they package all health info so that catch the lay person's attention. > > > > > >____________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > >THE ENTRIES -- > > > > > >Anchita Patil 1993 > > > > > >Hey meatbolic syndrome stands for what was previously known as " syndrome X " all about hyperglycemia, obesity and high lipid levels etc.; basically to do with the Non-Communicable disease thing. > > >And TLC, are you referring to the puraana Total leucocyte count, or tender loving care? Being a pediatrician, i suspect its the latter. > > >Love, > > >Anchita (93) > > >PS: Even if my answers are right, I'm not a contender for the stethoscope. In my field of public health, and doing the work I'm doing now, I don't need a stethoscope. And in ENT, Bhushan also hardly ever needs one!! So much for a stethoscope being the " hallmark " of doctors. > > > > > >Meena Samtani 1980 > > >---------------------------------------------------- > > > The metabolic syndrome > > >------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >The metabolic syndrome is identified by the presence > > >of three or more of these components: > > > `1. Central obesity as measured by waist > > >circumference: > > > Men — Greater than 40 inches > > > Women — Greater than 35 inches > > > > > > 2. Fasting blood triglycerides greater than or > > >equal to 150 mg/dL > > > > > > Blood HDL cholesterol: > > > Men — Less than 40 mg/dL > > > Women — Less than 50 mg/dL > > > > > > 3. Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 > > >mmHg > > > 4. Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 > > >mg/dL > > >The underlying causes of this syndrome are > > >overweight/obesity, physical inactivity and genetic > > >factors. > > >People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased > > >risk of coronary heart disease, other diseases related > > >to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and > > >peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. > > >Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin > > >resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat > > >and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance > > >and the metabolic syndrome in these people. > > > > > >The safest, most effective and preferred way to reduce > > >insulin resistance in overweight and obese people is > > >weight loss and increased physical activity. > > > > > >Other steps for managing the metabolic syndrome are > > >also important for patients and their doctors: > > > > > > * > > > Routinely monitor body weight (especially the > > >index for central obesity), blood glucose, > > >lipoproteins and blood pressure. > > > * Treat individual risk factors (hyperlipidemia, > > >hypertension and high blood glucose) according to > > >established guidelines. > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------ > > > TLC= Total Leucocyte count > > >----------------------------------------------------- > > > The leucocyte count estimates the total number of > > >white blood cells per litre of blood. > > >An abnormally high or low leucocyte count may be seen > > >in many medical conditions. > > >Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells may > > >indicate liver or spleen disorders, bone marrow > > >disorders, leukaemia, or exposure to radiation or > > >toxic substances. > > >Abnormally high levels of white blood cells may > > >indicate infection, tissue damage, leukaemia or > > >inflammatory diseases. > > > > > > > > >The normal white cell count for adults is 4.0-11.0 x > > >109/L > > > > > > A leucocyte differential count supplements the > > >information provided by the leucocyte count. > > >The leucocyte differential count provides an estimate > > >of the numbers of the 5 main types of white blood > > >cells. These include neutrophils, monocytes, > > >lymphocytes, eosinophils and basophils. > > > > > >Each of the 5 types of white cells has a specific role > > >in the body. > > >• Neutrophils and monocytes protect the body against > > >bacteria and eat up small particles of foreign matter. > > >• Lymphocytes are involved in the immune process, > > >producing antibodies against foreign organisms and > > >protecting against viruses. > > >• Eosinophils kill parasites; high numbers of > > >eosinophils may be associated with worm infections or > > >hypersensitivity. > > >• Basophils are involved in allergic responses; > > >increased basophil production may be associated with > > >bone marrow disorders or viral infection. > > > > > > The normal ranges of the different types of white > > >cells in adults are: > > >Neutrophils: 2.0-7.5 x109/L > > >Eosinophils: 0.04-0.4 x109/L > > >Basophils: less than 0.1 x109/L > > >Monocytes: 0.2-0.8 x109/L > > >Lymphocytes: 1.5-4.0 x109/L > > > > > > > > >Variations between different subjects and variations > > >within each subject should be considered when > > >measuring normal values. Age, sex, race, pregnancy, > > >smoking, and oral contraceptives influence > > >hematological values. In women after menopause the WBC > > >and neutrophil counts fall. Pregnancy can cause > > >leucocytosis, and myelocytes or metamyelocytes may > > >appear in the blood. A consistent fall in neutrophil > > >count at menstruation has been demonstrated; 2 > > >neutrophil peaks in each cycle are most likely related > > >to changes in circulating estrogen levels. Oral > > >contraceptives have been reported to raise the WBC, > > >but this has been absent with the low estrogen > > >preparations. > > > > > >Meena(80) > > > > > > > > >If you scrolled down to the bottom of the page -- > > > > > >Thank you very much, > > > > > >Ashok Bhaskar 1984 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Dear Anchita mam,Please convery belated happy b'day wishes to Bhushan sir...Waiting for ur family pic/sketch...Maybe u'll start a new trend of posting sketches rather than same ole pics... Shweta'96 > >Dear Ashok, > >Do i sense some mischief there? what is the surprise? are you coming over to India. To hamare darvaaze aapke liye hamesha khule hain. > >Any way, my " current " postal address is: > >B-613, Sushant Lok > >Phase I > >Gurgaon-122002 > >(Haryana) INDIA. > >Anchita > >PS Haan to kab aa rahe ho? > > > > > >On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 Ashok Bhaskar wrote : > > > > > > > > ><<the following is the annoncement of the quiz around middle of octber -- > > > > > >this contest is for mgimsians only **** living in India only****** - by mgims usa ( i am taking a liberty here, my cofounders, don't mind please) > > > > > >the prize - Littman sthethoscope ( sponser - ashok h bhaskar md , pediatrician, usa, 1984 batch) > > > > > >in contemporary medicine what do the terms " metabolic syndrome " and " T.L.C. " stand for ? > > > > > >after guessing what they are i want you to write up a brief summary(not a thesis) capturing the essence of the topics -- > > > > > >i look forward to lot of entries especially from final year students, general spec. mds and general practitioners. > > > > > >you have one week time --- would like the winner announced at the uk gettogether if possible-- > > > > > >i am taking the liberty to appoint the judges - obviously out of the active members -- > > > > > >if they oblige -- Neeti, Nilanjana and Pratik -- everybody else don't be offended -- in 30 secs i could just think of these names.....oops i forgot ...me too.. > > > > > >the clock starts now --->> > > >________________________________________________ > > > > > >i was surprised by the anemic response to this quiz -- esp non response from internists and cardiologists ??!!?? > > > > > >any ways -- KUDOS Anchita and Meena -- i am very impressed by your sincere participation -- > > > > > >well you are in for surprise prizes and not a stethoscope -- just give me your postal addresses asap -- > > > > > >you both got TLC wrong -- > > > > > >here in the US we are bombarded by hospital commercials trying to promote wellness and " WELLth " management - > > > > > > " Everybody needs a little TLC " > > > > > >TLC in relation to metabolic syndrome means " Therapeutic lifestyle changes " > > > > > >which include healthful eating, exercise, destressing, slowing down, taking more time off for oneself, meditation, yoga/taichi/pilates and the list goes on -- > > > > > >what has always mesmerized me in america - is their aggressive preventive medicine -- and see how beautifully they package all health info so that catch the lay person's attention. > > > > > >____________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > >THE ENTRIES -- > > > > > >Anchita Patil 1993 > > > > > >Hey meatbolic syndrome stands for what was previously known as " syndrome X " all about hyperglycemia, obesity and high lipid levels etc.; basically to do with the Non-Communicable disease thing. > > >And TLC, are you referring to the puraana Total leucocyte count, or tender loving care? Being a pediatrician, i suspect its the latter. > > >Love, > > >Anchita (93) > > >PS: Even if my answers are right, I'm not a contender for the stethoscope. In my field of public health, and doing the work I'm doing now, I don't need a stethoscope. And in ENT, Bhushan also hardly ever needs one!! So much for a stethoscope being the " hallmark " of doctors. > > > > > >Meena Samtani 1980 > > >---------------------------------------------------- > > > The metabolic syndrome > > >------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >The metabolic syndrome is identified by the presence > > >of three or more of these components: > > > `1. Central obesity as measured by waist > > >circumference: > > > Men — Greater than 40 inches > > > Women — Greater than 35 inches > > > > > > 2. Fasting blood triglycerides greater than or > > >equal to 150 mg/dL > > > > > > Blood HDL cholesterol: > > > Men — Less than 40 mg/dL > > > Women — Less than 50 mg/dL > > > > > > 3. Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 > > >mmHg > > > 4. Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 > > >mg/dL > > >The underlying causes of this syndrome are > > >overweight/obesity, physical inactivity and genetic > > >factors. > > >People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased > > >risk of coronary heart disease, other diseases related > > >to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and > > >peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. > > >Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin > > >resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat > > >and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance > > >and the metabolic syndrome in these people. > > > > > >The safest, most effective and preferred way to reduce > > >insulin resistance in overweight and obese people is > > >weight loss and increased physical activity. > > > > > >Other steps for managing the metabolic syndrome are > > >also important for patients and their doctors: > > > > > > * > > > Routinely monitor body weight (especially the > > >index for central obesity), blood glucose, > > >lipoproteins and blood pressure. > > > * Treat individual risk factors (hyperlipidemia, > > >hypertension and high blood glucose) according to > > >established guidelines. > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------ > > > TLC= Total Leucocyte count > > >----------------------------------------------------- > > > The leucocyte count estimates the total number of > > >white blood cells per litre of blood. > > >An abnormally high or low leucocyte count may be seen > > >in many medical conditions. > > >Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells may > > >indicate liver or spleen disorders, bone marrow > > >disorders, leukaemia, or exposure to radiation or > > >toxic substances. > > >Abnormally high levels of white blood cells may > > >indicate infection, tissue damage, leukaemia or > > >inflammatory diseases. > > > > > > > > >The normal white cell count for adults is 4.0-11.0 x > > >109/L > > > > > > A leucocyte differential count supplements the > > >information provided by the leucocyte count. > > >The leucocyte differential count provides an estimate > > >of the numbers of the 5 main types of white blood > > >cells. These include neutrophils, monocytes, > > >lymphocytes, eosinophils and basophils. > > > > > >Each of the 5 types of white cells has a specific role > > >in the body. > > >• Neutrophils and monocytes protect the body against > > >bacteria and eat up small particles of foreign matter. > > >• Lymphocytes are involved in the immune process, > > >producing antibodies against foreign organisms and > > >protecting against viruses. > > >• Eosinophils kill parasites; high numbers of > > >eosinophils may be associated with worm infections or > > >hypersensitivity. > > >• Basophils are involved in allergic responses; > > >increased basophil production may be associated with > > >bone marrow disorders or viral infection. > > > > > > The normal ranges of the different types of white > > >cells in adults are: > > >Neutrophils: 2.0-7.5 x109/L > > >Eosinophils: 0.04-0.4 x109/L > > >Basophils: less than 0.1 x109/L > > >Monocytes: 0.2-0.8 x109/L > > >Lymphocytes: 1.5-4.0 x109/L > > > > > > > > >Variations between different subjects and variations > > >within each subject should be considered when > > >measuring normal values. Age, sex, race, pregnancy, > > >smoking, and oral contraceptives influence > > >hematological values. In women after menopause the WBC > > >and neutrophil counts fall. Pregnancy can cause > > >leucocytosis, and myelocytes or metamyelocytes may > > >appear in the blood. A consistent fall in neutrophil > > >count at menstruation has been demonstrated; 2 > > >neutrophil peaks in each cycle are most likely related > > >to changes in circulating estrogen levels. Oral > > >contraceptives have been reported to raise the WBC, > > >but this has been absent with the low estrogen > > >preparations. > > > > > >Meena(80) > > > > > > > > >If you scrolled down to the bottom of the page -- > > > > > >Thank you very much, > > > > > >Ashok Bhaskar 1984 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Dear Anchita mam,Please convery belated happy b'day wishes to Bhushan sir...Waiting for ur family pic/sketch...Maybe u'll start a new trend of posting sketches rather than same ole pics... Shweta'96 > >Dear Ashok, > >Do i sense some mischief there? what is the surprise? are you coming over to India. To hamare darvaaze aapke liye hamesha khule hain. > >Any way, my " current " postal address is: > >B-613, Sushant Lok > >Phase I > >Gurgaon-122002 > >(Haryana) INDIA. > >Anchita > >PS Haan to kab aa rahe ho? > > > > > >On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 Ashok Bhaskar wrote : > > > > > > > > ><<the following is the annoncement of the quiz around middle of octber -- > > > > > >this contest is for mgimsians only **** living in India only****** - by mgims usa ( i am taking a liberty here, my cofounders, don't mind please) > > > > > >the prize - Littman sthethoscope ( sponser - ashok h bhaskar md , pediatrician, usa, 1984 batch) > > > > > >in contemporary medicine what do the terms " metabolic syndrome " and " T.L.C. " stand for ? > > > > > >after guessing what they are i want you to write up a brief summary(not a thesis) capturing the essence of the topics -- > > > > > >i look forward to lot of entries especially from final year students, general spec. mds and general practitioners. > > > > > >you have one week time --- would like the winner announced at the uk gettogether if possible-- > > > > > >i am taking the liberty to appoint the judges - obviously out of the active members -- > > > > > >if they oblige -- Neeti, Nilanjana and Pratik -- everybody else don't be offended -- in 30 secs i could just think of these names.....oops i forgot ...me too.. > > > > > >the clock starts now --->> > > >________________________________________________ > > > > > >i was surprised by the anemic response to this quiz -- esp non response from internists and cardiologists ??!!?? > > > > > >any ways -- KUDOS Anchita and Meena -- i am very impressed by your sincere participation -- > > > > > >well you are in for surprise prizes and not a stethoscope -- just give me your postal addresses asap -- > > > > > >you both got TLC wrong -- > > > > > >here in the US we are bombarded by hospital commercials trying to promote wellness and " WELLth " management - > > > > > > " Everybody needs a little TLC " > > > > > >TLC in relation to metabolic syndrome means " Therapeutic lifestyle changes " > > > > > >which include healthful eating, exercise, destressing, slowing down, taking more time off for oneself, meditation, yoga/taichi/pilates and the list goes on -- > > > > > >what has always mesmerized me in america - is their aggressive preventive medicine -- and see how beautifully they package all health info so that catch the lay person's attention. > > > > > >____________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > >THE ENTRIES -- > > > > > >Anchita Patil 1993 > > > > > >Hey meatbolic syndrome stands for what was previously known as " syndrome X " all about hyperglycemia, obesity and high lipid levels etc.; basically to do with the Non-Communicable disease thing. > > >And TLC, are you referring to the puraana Total leucocyte count, or tender loving care? Being a pediatrician, i suspect its the latter. > > >Love, > > >Anchita (93) > > >PS: Even if my answers are right, I'm not a contender for the stethoscope. In my field of public health, and doing the work I'm doing now, I don't need a stethoscope. And in ENT, Bhushan also hardly ever needs one!! So much for a stethoscope being the " hallmark " of doctors. > > > > > >Meena Samtani 1980 > > >---------------------------------------------------- > > > The metabolic syndrome > > >------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >The metabolic syndrome is identified by the presence > > >of three or more of these components: > > > `1. Central obesity as measured by waist > > >circumference: > > > Men — Greater than 40 inches > > > Women — Greater than 35 inches > > > > > > 2. Fasting blood triglycerides greater than or > > >equal to 150 mg/dL > > > > > > Blood HDL cholesterol: > > > Men — Less than 40 mg/dL > > > Women — Less than 50 mg/dL > > > > > > 3. Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 > > >mmHg > > > 4. Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 > > >mg/dL > > >The underlying causes of this syndrome are > > >overweight/obesity, physical inactivity and genetic > > >factors. > > >People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased > > >risk of coronary heart disease, other diseases related > > >to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and > > >peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. > > >Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin > > >resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat > > >and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance > > >and the metabolic syndrome in these people. > > > > > >The safest, most effective and preferred way to reduce > > >insulin resistance in overweight and obese people is > > >weight loss and increased physical activity. > > > > > >Other steps for managing the metabolic syndrome are > > >also important for patients and their doctors: > > > > > > * > > > Routinely monitor body weight (especially the > > >index for central obesity), blood glucose, > > >lipoproteins and blood pressure. > > > * Treat individual risk factors (hyperlipidemia, > > >hypertension and high blood glucose) according to > > >established guidelines. > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------ > > > TLC= Total Leucocyte count > > >----------------------------------------------------- > > > The leucocyte count estimates the total number of > > >white blood cells per litre of blood. > > >An abnormally high or low leucocyte count may be seen > > >in many medical conditions. > > >Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells may > > >indicate liver or spleen disorders, bone marrow > > >disorders, leukaemia, or exposure to radiation or > > >toxic substances. > > >Abnormally high levels of white blood cells may > > >indicate infection, tissue damage, leukaemia or > > >inflammatory diseases. > > > > > > > > >The normal white cell count for adults is 4.0-11.0 x > > >109/L > > > > > > A leucocyte differential count supplements the > > >information provided by the leucocyte count. > > >The leucocyte differential count provides an estimate > > >of the numbers of the 5 main types of white blood > > >cells. These include neutrophils, monocytes, > > >lymphocytes, eosinophils and basophils. > > > > > >Each of the 5 types of white cells has a specific role > > >in the body. > > >• Neutrophils and monocytes protect the body against > > >bacteria and eat up small particles of foreign matter. > > >• Lymphocytes are involved in the immune process, > > >producing antibodies against foreign organisms and > > >protecting against viruses. > > >• Eosinophils kill parasites; high numbers of > > >eosinophils may be associated with worm infections or > > >hypersensitivity. > > >• Basophils are involved in allergic responses; > > >increased basophil production may be associated with > > >bone marrow disorders or viral infection. > > > > > > The normal ranges of the different types of white > > >cells in adults are: > > >Neutrophils: 2.0-7.5 x109/L > > >Eosinophils: 0.04-0.4 x109/L > > >Basophils: less than 0.1 x109/L > > >Monocytes: 0.2-0.8 x109/L > > >Lymphocytes: 1.5-4.0 x109/L > > > > > > > > >Variations between different subjects and variations > > >within each subject should be considered when > > >measuring normal values. Age, sex, race, pregnancy, > > >smoking, and oral contraceptives influence > > >hematological values. In women after menopause the WBC > > >and neutrophil counts fall. Pregnancy can cause > > >leucocytosis, and myelocytes or metamyelocytes may > > >appear in the blood. A consistent fall in neutrophil > > >count at menstruation has been demonstrated; 2 > > >neutrophil peaks in each cycle are most likely related > > >to changes in circulating estrogen levels. Oral > > >contraceptives have been reported to raise the WBC, > > >but this has been absent with the low estrogen > > >preparations. > > > > > >Meena(80) > > > > > > > > >If you scrolled down to the bottom of the page -- > > > > > >Thank you very much, > > > > > >Ashok Bhaskar 1984 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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