Newcastle University’s researchers, for the first time, have created a single-cell atlas of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms, and what goes wrong in disease. March 18, 2025: Newcastle University researchers, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and their collaborators utilized single-cell sequencing and other genomic techniques to develop an atlas and gain insights into the […]
Dr. Shivani Chandan L, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital During their lifespan, women undergo many physical and hormonal changes. One significant change in their life is the stage of menopause. Some women struggle to cope with it, while few others enjoy the process of their menstrual cycle coming to an end. However, […]
Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Priya, a 45-year-old marketing manager, rushing between a client presentation and her daughter’s school play, grabbing a protein shake in one hand and answering work emails with the other. Sounds familiar? Welcome to the world of modern women – part superhero, part stand-up comedian, entirely unstoppable. The […]
New Delhi, 12 March 2025: To celebrate International Women’s Day, Organon across Asia Pacific has committed to furthering the economic empowerment of women by partnering with Half the Sky – a new career platform that supports women in facilitating purposeful interactions and advancing their careers with companies focused on the diverse needs of women. Purpose […]
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a common complication for those with diabetes, significantly impacting blood flow and increasing the risk of severe complications like infections, ulcers, and in some cases, amputation. This blog will explore the connection between diabetes and PVD, shedding […]
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO, 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a major neurological disorder. Seizures, often unpredictable, […]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Just published in Nature Food, the study by researchers from Deakin University in Australia and experts from UNICEF, unveils a seismic shift in the types of food stores springing up globally over the past 15 years, with serious health implications for vulnerable low and middle-income countries. Analysing […]
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster RV Hospital When your child feels unwell, the worry can be overwhelming. Among the common illnesses young children encounter is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Although it’s often mild, understanding this illness, its symptoms, and how to care for your […]
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep […]
By Dr Soumita Biswas, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital The recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has raised concerns about the potential role of contaminated food and water. While the exact cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that contaminated water may be a contributing factor. In fact, […]