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Newer Strategies for Tobacco Cessation – 6th IAPSM NEZCON

PRESS RELEASE – October 14, 2023

ICanCaRe’s Participation at the 6th IAPSM NEZCON at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

The ICanCaRe Academy was prominently represented by Dr. Pawan Gupta at the 6th Indian Association of Public and Social Medicine North East Zone Annual Conference held at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh.

ADVISE QUIT TOBACCO CAMPAIGN

Dr. Pawan Gupta, M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology and Founder Director of ICanCaRe, along with his role as Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at MAX Institute of Cancer Care, is a MASTER trainer for Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India. He’s a pioneer in promoting Tobacco Cessation intervention within the medical community and beyond. Dr. Gupta’s #advisequittoabcco campaign urges healthcare professionals to tackle the root cause of various diseases by motivating patients to quit tobacco through the “ASK, ADVISE, and REFER” approach to a Tobacco Cessation specialist. Dr. Gupta emphasized that no disease can be fully cured if the patient continues to consume tobacco. It is both a moral responsibility and ethical practice for all healthcare professionals to incorporate Tobacco Cessation.

NEWER STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE QUIT RATE TO 100%

During his talk on “NEWER STRATEGIES FOR TOBACCO CESSATION,” Dr. Gupta presented how the #ABCDtobaccocessation approach has achieved a 100% quit rate. The ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation protocol, which includes specific medicines and a holistic approach with active intensive follow-up, has proven successful in helping patients quit tobacco. Dr. Gupta also demonstrated TrisCaRe the innovative mouth-opening device for betel nut users.

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TOBACCO CESSATION INTERVENTION

The #ICanCaReAcademy (www.icancare.in/academy) is dedicated to capacity building for Tobacco Cessation Intervention and has called upon IAPSM to collaborate in creating a significant impact on society. The #SAVEtheyouth initiative encompasses 360 interventions, targeting all aspects of society for effective tobacco control in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Recognizing tobacco as a complex disease and the root cause of numerous health issues, ICanCaRe’s capacity-building program aims to reach across India through the #SAVEtheyouth campaign. The SAVE the Youth program involves sensitizing against tobacco, assisting users to quit through a digital protocol intervention, building a network of Tobacco Marshals, Tobacco Ambassadors, and Tobacco Cessation Specialists, and enforcing a tobacco-free society.

Dr. Gupta’s extensive research has led to the establishment of a simplified digital Tobacco Cessation protocol, and he is also the author of several books on this subject. Through the ICanCaRe Academy, over 1,000 doctors have been trained on successful ICanCaRe protocols for effective tobacco quit programs.

ICanCaRe extends its gratitude to the organizing team of the 6th IAPSM NEZCON, especially Dr. Suneela Garg and Dr. Tulika Goswami, for the invitation to this enlightening conference.

This event provided a valuable opportunity to meet and discuss collaboration with stalwarts of the PSM community, including Dr. Ajit Kumar De, Dr. Dabadeep Kalita, Dr. Rashmi Ahmed, Dr. Sthapana Sharma, Dr. KMS Mech, Dr. Ship Shekhar Datta, Dr. Manoj Balaji Patki, Dr. Subhajit Bora, and Dr. Subrata Baidya from various Medical Colleges of the North East. They expressed enthusiasm for the ICanCaRe protocol and its potential to significantly impact.

COLLABORATION WITH IAPSM

Dr. Purushottam Giri, National Secretary of IAPSM, acknowledged the promising beginning and stressed the importance of propagating and refining the developed interventions. He encouraged the adoption and dissemination of proven methods to combat the challenging addiction to tobacco.

Several young doctors at the conference expressed interest in learning and implementing the ICanCaRe protocol in their future practice, highlighting the promising future of the #ICanCaRe initiative for a tobacco-free society.

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Cessation using the Cold Turkey Method for Asthmatic patient

CTCS Tutorial #13 Case 2

 

On 15 September 2023, the 13th monthly tutorial session was conducted for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists. One of the two cases discussed a 38-year-old, chronic cigarette smoker, owner of a travel agency, referred for cessation by a pulmonologist. He had been smoking for the last 25 years, consuming around 40 cigarettes a day. He was married, had 2 children, and was accompanied by his mother to the cessation center. He gave a history of bronchial asthma for 3 years and diabetes, and blood pressure for 2 years, and was under medications for the same.

            He had been consuming 40 cigarettes in a day, with maximum consumption during morning hours, around 6-7 cigarettes reportedly before using the washroom. Apart from this, he had increased frequency while driving, meeting friends, after meals, and under stress. He stated that a few times when he could not smoke for 2-3 days, he felt extreme anger, stress, and restlessness. He reported sweating, thirst, constipation, and increased appetite during this phase. Presently, he was quite motivated to quit smoking due to health issues.

            He was explained the adverse effects of smoking and the benefits of quitting in the long run. A detailed treatment plan was made for him after counseling. He was guided for a Cold Turkey method of quitting smoking, replacing it using a 21-mg Nicotine patch to be used for three weeks and Nobacco gums (4 mg) to be used for severe craving episodes. He was allowed 2 puffs of smoking a day initially, which he stopped after 2 days. He complained of body cramps and worsening asthma in 2-3 days of withdrawal. He was supplemented with SleepNova, Lycoedge, Cbinan, ELC, and Mg tablets.  He was suggested to use the Acapella device for breathing exercises, which helps in clearing mucous in the throat. Mucolytics and anti-asthmatic drugs were also modified accordingly by the consulting pulmonologist. He was kept on a nebulizer, steam inhalation, and a modified diet plan and showed considerable improvement in asthma over 2 weeks.

The Nicotine replacement patch would be reduced to a 14-mg dose after 3 weeks, further to a 7-mg dose in 2 weeks, continuing, in addition with 1mg BD Varnitrip, over 3 months duration. He would be regularly monitored by a cessation specialist and pulmonologist over this period and the treatment plan would be modified accordingly.

ICanCaRe Academy Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists (CTCS) is a monthly program on the 15th, from 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for tutorial cases.

ICanCaRe Academy encourages you to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here.

To be a Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists go to www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs

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Case presented by – Dr. Anshika Pandey, BDS, Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist with MAX – ICanCaRe Centre.

Blog composed by  – Dr. Siddhi Hathiwala, MDS (Public Health Dentistry), CTCS(GU) – ICanCaRe. Assoc. Prof. & HoD, HDCH, Jabalpur)

Expert – Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. Cancer Surgeon and Master Trainer Tobacco Cessation

ICanCaRe Academy Awards Scholarships Valued at INR 1 Lakh to Winners of UPAOMSI – ICanCaRe Scholarship Quiz

*Aligarh, 24.9.2023* — ICanCaRe Academy, a leading institution for capacity building in tobacco cessation, recently organized the UPAOMSI – ICanCaRe Scholarship Quiz during the 8th UPAOMSI Annual Conference in Aligarh on 24th September 2023. The quiz, aimed at promoting awareness and education in the field of tobacco cessation, witnessed an enthusiastic participation of students.

In a generous gesture, ICanCaRe Academy awarded scholarships worth INR 1 lakh to the deserving winners of the quiz. These scholarships enable the winners to pursue the esteemed Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist Course, which is accredited by Gujarat University and conducted by ICanCaRe. The initiative is a step towards enhancing knowledge and expertise in the domain of tobacco cessation.

ICanCaRe Academy, guided by its motto “EMPOWER, ENHANCE, and EARN,” is dedicated to opening new horizons for dental and medical students. The academy aims to ensure that the essential knowledge and skills required for effective tobacco cessation are made accessible to all tobacco users. By providing scholarships and promoting specialized courses, ICanCaRe Academy is actively contributing to the mission of reducing tobacco consumption and fostering a healthier society.

The scholarship recipients expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and affirmed their commitment to advancing their skills in tobacco cessation. They acknowledged the significance of such initiatives in creating a meaningful impact on public health.

ICanCaRe Academy continues to drive its mission of empowering professionals, enhancing awareness, and enabling individuals to earn valuable expertise in tobacco cessation, aiming for a tobacco-free world.

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ICanCaRe अकादमी पुरस्कार में 1 लाख रुपये की छात्रवृत्ति प्रदान की| UPAOMSI – ICanCaRe छात्रवृत्ति प्रश्नोत्तरी, तंबाकू समाप्ति शिक्षा का मार्ग प्रशस्त करती है

*अलीगढ़, 24.9.2023* – तम्बाकू समाप्ति में क्षमता निर्माण के लिए एक अग्रणी संस्थान, ICanCaRe अकादमी ने हाल ही में 24 सितंबर 2023 को अलीगढ़ में 8वें UPAOMSI वार्षिक सम्मेलन के दौरान UPAOMSI – ICanCaRe छात्रवृत्ति प्रश्नोत्तरी का आयोजन किया। प्रश्नोत्तरी का उद्देश्य जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देना और तम्बाकू समाप्ति के क्षेत्र में शिक्षा में छात्रों की उत्साहपूर्ण भागीदारी देखी गई।

एक उदार भाव में, ICanCaRe अकादमी ने क्विज़ के योग्य विजेताओं को 1 लाख रुपये की छात्रवृत्ति प्रदान की। ये छात्रवृत्तियाँ विजेताओं को प्रतिष्ठित प्रमाणित तंबाकू समाप्ति विशेषज्ञ पाठ्यक्रम को आगे बढ़ाने में सक्षम बनाती हैं, जो गुजरात विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त है और ICanCaRe द्वारा संचालित है। यह पहल तंबाकू समाप्ति के क्षेत्र में ज्ञान और विशेषज्ञता बढ़ाने की दिशा में एक कदम है।

ICanCaRe अकादमी, अपने आदर्श वाक्य “सशक्त करें, बढ़ाएं और कमाएं” द्वारा निर्देशित, दंत चिकित्सा और चिकित्सा छात्रों के लिए नए क्षितिज खोलने के लिए समर्पित है। अकादमी का लक्ष्य यह सुनिश्चित करना है कि प्रभावी तंबाकू समाप्ति के लिए आवश्यक आवश्यक ज्ञान और कौशल सभी तंबाकू उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए सुलभ हो। छात्रवृत्ति प्रदान करके और विशेष पाठ्यक्रमों को बढ़ावा देकर, ICanCaRe अकादमी तंबाकू की खपत को कम करने और एक स्वस्थ समाज को बढ़ावा देने के मिशन में सक्रिय रूप से योगदान दे रही है।

छात्रवृत्ति प्राप्तकर्ताओं ने इस अवसर के लिए आभार व्यक्त किया और तंबाकू समाप्ति में अपने कौशल को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए अपनी प्रतिबद्धता की पुष्टि की। उन्होंने सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर सार्थक प्रभाव पैदा करने में ऐसी पहलों के महत्व को स्वीकार किया।

ICanCaRe अकादमी तम्बाकू मुक्त दुनिया के लक्ष्य के साथ पेशेवरों को सशक्त बनाने, जागरूकता बढ़ाने और व्यक्तियों को तम्बाकू समाप्ति में मूल्यवान विशेषज्ञता अर्जित करने में सक्षम बनाने के अपने मिशन को आगे बढ़ा रही है।

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ALIGARH

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