extension lecture at JNMC,AMU
| Written by AMU Correspondent | |
| Tuesday, 06 April 2010 | |
| Delivering an extension lecture on “Osteoporosis, Present Scenario, Current Concept in the Management” at the J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, note Senior Consultant in Orthopedics, Dr. D. K. Taneja said that by 2013, osteoporotic patients in India will be 36 millions, today it is 26 million. Dr. Taneja mentioned that Osteoporosis “is a systematic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk”. He said that Osteoporosis is a neglected disease under diagnosed and by 2050 more than 50 percent of all osteoporotic patients will be in Asia. He said that prolonged bed rest, low weight, high alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, low calcium intake and high caffeine consumption are the major risk factors and suggested morning walk, milk, balanced diet can control this disease. He said that drugs should be the last option. AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis presided over the function. While welcoming the guest speaker Professor Imtiaz Hasnain, Coordinator of the University Extension Lecture said Dr. D. K. Taneja was awarded fellowship of National Academy of Medical Science in 2010, highest honour in medical sciences. He has been the former president of Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA) and delivered more than hundred guest lectures in India and abroad. At present he is working as Medical Director at Arihant Hospital and Research Centre, Indore. Prof. Khalid Shervani, Chairman, Department of Orthopedics, JN Medical College also felicitated him. |