Dear WSN Readers, Sat Siri Akal. I am being given an opportunity (0 serve community by writing a column on health in alternate edition World Sikh News.
We will start series from this issue i.e. March 26 on the “Features page, the last edition of WSN in alternate months will be reserved for questions asked by our readers on health topics already covered.
Articles topics published in the health column will relate to prevention, immunization, tuberculosis, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases or common problems such as cold, flu, back ache, joint pains, abdominal pain, headaches, infections, etc. The contents will be in simple layman’s language but updated with the literature available. Most of the recommendations will
Be as per American College of Physicians, American Cancer Society, National Institute of Health and American Heart Association. Health Management will be discussed in general.
This Health Series is being started to enhance the medical knowledge of our community and increase their awareness on different facts. It should not be considered a substitute to medical consultation. Bach patient could present in a different way and WSN readers are advised to contact their private medical doctors for advice.
Appreciation and/or comments are welcome, as also clarification or suggestions if any, by fellow doctors.
Gunwant S. Dhaliwal, M.D.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
New York
Article extracted from this publication >> March 26, 1993
