Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2009/obama_wants_journalist_for_sur.html?nay=rss_email%2Fcomponents
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sanjay Gupta Appointed as Surgeon General? What does this mean for SAHEP?
Sanjay Gupta, MD has been offered the psition of the U.S. Surgeon General. Although, it has yet to be confirmed, many sources expect that Dr. Gupta will take on this new role. What do you think this means for SAHEP? South Asians?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
SAALT Special Reception - Inaugauration Weekend
*Please note venue change*
K & L Gates - Sunday, January 19, 20097pm - 9pm
1601 K Street
Washington, DC 20036
Closest Metro: Dupont Circle
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
$40 Admission (includes one-year membership to SAALT)
We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.
Click here to purchase your ticket today!
Visit www.saalt.org for more information.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
New article on health of older Asian Indian Immigrants
This study examines the health status and utilization of physicians, hospitals, emergency departments, and traditional medicine among older Asian Indianimmigrants (n = 100). The data for this study derives from the Asian American Elders in New York City (AAENYC) Study, which used a regional probability sampling. Multivariate analyses were guided by the Andersen behavioral model. The number of medical conditions is significant in predicting the likelihood ofphysician visits while age and having medical insurance predicted the likelihood of hospital stays. Having medical insurance was also a significant predictor for the use of emergency department services while poor English proficiency was associated with the use of traditional medicine. The entire article can be viewed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18998211?ordinalpos=8&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Thursday, October 23, 2008
IHT.com Article: Diwali Sweets Losing Their Allure
Diwali Sweets Losing Their Allure
The Associated Press
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
For thousands of years, Diwali celebrations have had a sweet embrace on India.
Surgery treats, or mithai, have long been central to this Hindu festival of lights - sweet, fudgy goodies rich with cardamon, pistachio, and saffron, often coated an ethereal foil of pure silver. They are eagerly eaten, given as gifts, offered to the gods.
Read more at: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/13/asia/AS-FEA-India-Bittersweet-Diwali.php.
The Associated Press
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
For thousands of years, Diwali celebrations have had a sweet embrace on India.
Surgery treats, or mithai, have long been central to this Hindu festival of lights - sweet, fudgy goodies rich with cardamon, pistachio, and saffron, often coated an ethereal foil of pure silver. They are eagerly eaten, given as gifts, offered to the gods.
Read more at: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/13/asia/AS-FEA-India-Bittersweet-Diwali.php.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
India goes smoke free!
New Delhi: The much talked ban on smoking at public places all over the country comes into effect from today. Violation of the ban, imposed under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, will attract a fine of up to Rs.200.
To view the article, please visit: http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/02/stories/2008100259430100.htm
To view the article, please visit: http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/02/stories/2008100259430100.htm
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Genes "Up Indians' Obesity Risk"
This article is a few months old, but it presents an interesting hypothesis regarding the prevalence of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and heart problems in the South Asian community:
“Scientists have pinpointed a reason why people with Indian ancestry may be more prone to weight problems.
They have found this group is more likely to carry a gene sequence linked to an expanding waist line, weight gain and type 2 diabetes.
The sequence, discovered by a team led by Imperial College London, is carried by 50% of the population - but is a third more common in Indian Asians.
This study is important because it provides a potential genetic 'flag' by which doctors may be able to identify people who would gain great health benefits from help to avoid gaining weight
The finding might provide a possible genetic explanation for the particularly high levels of obesity in Indian Asians, who make up 25% of the world's population, but who are expected to account for 40% of global cardiovascular disease by 2020.”
Preventative Measures:
"Lead researcher Professor Jaspal Kooner said the genetics behind obesity and its related health problems had been little understood.
He said: "A better understanding of the genes behind problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease means that we will be in a good position to identify people whose genetic inheritance makes them most susceptible.
"We can't change their genetic inheritance. But we can focus on preventative measures, including life-style factors such as diet and exercise, and identifying new drug targets to help reduce the burden of disease."
You can read the rest of the article here.
You can access the abstract of the original study here.
“Scientists have pinpointed a reason why people with Indian ancestry may be more prone to weight problems.
They have found this group is more likely to carry a gene sequence linked to an expanding waist line, weight gain and type 2 diabetes.
The sequence, discovered by a team led by Imperial College London, is carried by 50% of the population - but is a third more common in Indian Asians.
This study is important because it provides a potential genetic 'flag' by which doctors may be able to identify people who would gain great health benefits from help to avoid gaining weight
The finding might provide a possible genetic explanation for the particularly high levels of obesity in Indian Asians, who make up 25% of the world's population, but who are expected to account for 40% of global cardiovascular disease by 2020.”
Preventative Measures:
"Lead researcher Professor Jaspal Kooner said the genetics behind obesity and its related health problems had been little understood.
He said: "A better understanding of the genes behind problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease means that we will be in a good position to identify people whose genetic inheritance makes them most susceptible.
"We can't change their genetic inheritance. But we can focus on preventative measures, including life-style factors such as diet and exercise, and identifying new drug targets to help reduce the burden of disease."
You can read the rest of the article here.
You can access the abstract of the original study here.
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