Indian Medical equipment manufacturers showcase their products in MEDICALL 2008

A three-day medical equipment exhibition titled 'MEDICALL 2008' at Chennai was inaugurated by Tamilnadu State Health Minister Mr M R K Paneerselvam on 1st August 2008. Around 200 exhibitors have displayed their products. Dr S Manivannan, CEO, Medicall has been organising this for the past three years with the intention of bringing together all the Indian medical equipment manufacturers and the medical professionals under one roof. This exhibition is also integrated with seminars on different themes to update the medical professonals with the latest developments in the health care industry. This is the largest such exhibition in India.

Presently, it is estimated that around 65 to 70 percent of the medical equipments are imported from various countries. Medical equipment industry is growing at 15% annually from the 10,000 crores at 2006 level to 22,000 crores in 2012. As the Minister said during the inauguration, Indian medical equipments are highly cost effective and qualitative.

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Protecting youth from HIV / AIDS - A special interview

PodUniversal Edition 34

Dr K. Surya Rao of Vishakapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) was honoured by President of India during May 2008 with Padma Shree Award. The Award was given to him for his contribution in the research activities of HIV / AIDS and for creating awarenss.

In and exclusive interview with K. Srinivasan, Editor of PodUniversal, Dr Surya Rao speaks about the present situation of impact of HIV / AIDS in India and also gives suggestions to protect from this killer virus.

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Managing your stress in office environment - 3 simple steps

PodUniversal Edition 11 and 12 June 07

During the second week of June 07, PodUniversal conducted an online quick survey to study the level of stress amongst the people and the reasons, they feel. Based on the survey, we conducted two exclusive podcast interviews with Mr D V Sridhar (Founder Director, Yogaraksanam), an eminent Yoga therapy expert and Ms Sangeetha Madhu, an eminent Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist (both based at Chennai). Mr Sridhar gives three simple steps to relieve the stress in the office environment. Ms Sangeetha Madhu explains the reasons for stress with some case studies and gives solutions to cope with the stress.

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How to protect eyes of computer users? - simple techniques

Many of the computer users world over suffer from various eye problems, which is known as "Computer vision syndrome". Dry eyes, itching, irritation and watery sensation are few symptoms of this syndrome. It happens due to the prolonged usage and exposure to computers, altered lifestyle and the change in work environment.

Dr (Mrs) N Rajini Kantha, Medical Director, R K Eye Centre, Chennai in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan of PodUniversal speaks about the various eye problems due to computer usage and also gives tips to mange them.

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Counselling for stress and anxiety

Presently many youngsters are stressed due to anxiety and work pressure. Besides causing health problem, this stress and anxiety lead to strained relationship in the family.

In the absence of proper counsellings by elders or by trained professionals, these youngsters are not able to lead a happy life.

Mr K. Adhivarahan, a Senior Counsellor in an exclusive podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, gives more details. Please click 'play' to listen to streaming audio.

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How to relieve stress? - Some simple breathing techniques

Presently, many people, particularly youngsters, are suffering from stress, due to various reasons. Stress leads to lot of health problems, combined with bad attitude.

In this podcast interview with K. Srinivasan, Mr D V Sridhar, an eminent Yoga Expert and Founder Director of YogaRaksan talks about the various aspects of stress and related health problems.

He also gives few simple breathing techniques to relieve stress in office environment. Please click 'play' to listen to streaming audio. (9 m 59s)

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