BENGALURU / January 18, 2023: People with myopia have two to three times higher risk of developing glaucoma compared to those with normal eyesight, doctors of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital have said during the ongoing Glaucoma Awareness Month. Myopia, the leading cause of refractive error, affects about 10-20 percent of the Indian population. Glaucoma, on the other hand, is the third leading cause of blindness in India. Said Dr. Ram S […]
Understanding Endovascular Procedures – A common man’s Guide By Dr. A Arun Kumar,Senior Specialist – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Vascular health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being, yet the intricacies of endovascular procedures often remain shrouded in medical jargon. In this primer, we’ll break down various vascular procedures into digestible nuggets of information, ensuring that even the non-expert reader gains a comprehensive understanding of these […]
Bangalore, 4th January 2024 – Rainbow Children’s Hospital successfully launched the second edition of its impactful initiative, ‘Mission Pragati,’ a free pediatric orthopedic medical camp aimed at transforming the lives of children from economically weaker sections facing orthopedic challenges. The free screening will take place at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathahalli branch, from the 4th to the 6th of January 2024 post which children will be chosen further for surgeries and post-operative care. The camp is led by orthopedic specialists Dr. Jayanth Sampath, Dr. […]
Dr. Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant-General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Women and Children Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru Are you aware of your child’s daily dietary habits? It’s not solely about the food they consume but a culmination of various elements contributing to issues like abdominal bulging, breathlessness, and elevated BMI. The rise in childhood obesity is a pressing global issue, influenced […]
From Left To Right Dr. Ganesh Krishnan Iyer, Lead Consultant – CTVS Surgery, Mrs. Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Dr. Nagamalesh U M, Lead Consultant – Cardiology, Interventional Cardiologist, SGS Lakshmanan, COO, Aster
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Apart from its well-known impact on blood sugar levels, diabetes can have a profound effect on the vascular system. The interplay between diabetes and vascular health is crucial, as individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing vascular complications. Vascular diseases include a range of […]
Authored by Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore A chronic illness that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including children, is diabetes. There has been a worrying increase in childhood diabetes cases in India in recent years. With more than a million cases, India has the second-highest rate of childhood diabetes […]
Deepavali festivities often result in a significant number of eye injuries caused by fireworks. The eyes are the second most common area of the body to be affected, following the hands and fingers. The common injuries are attributed to sparklers, bombs, and ‘Chakra’ crackers. Dr. Bindiya Hapani, Head Clinical Services at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital says “It […]
Dr.Palak Dengla(PT), Antenatal Expert, HOD Physiotherapy, Aster RV Hospital Carrying the extra 20 pounds is commonly found to be too overwhelming for the pregnant mother due to the excess load on the spine. Especially exercising with this excess weight gain becomes challenging at times. Moreover, the mother generally abstained from many food items, travel, high […]
New Delhi, October 30th, 2023: Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE), the second-largest healthcare service provider in the country, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Guinness World Records for having achieved the most number of pledges to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in 24 hours, on the occasion of World Heart Day. A representative from the Guinness World Records handed […]
