Health and Medicine

Sharp Spike in Cases of Mature Cataract and Dry Eyes during Pandemic

Bengaluru / February 23, 2021: The ongoing pandemic has led to increased severity and morbidity in eye conditions of people in…

4 years ago

Aster RV Hospital conducts rare Transcatheter Mitral valve-in-valve implantation on 78 year old patient

Bangalore, 19 February 2021: A 78-year-old woman suffering from a faulty mitral valve in the heart recently underwent a Non-surgical Transcatheter…

4 years ago

Lower the risk of genetically occurring blood cancer with change in diet

By Ms. Pavithra Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur Having a nutritious and balanced diet is the most…

4 years ago

Doctors save a girl from coma who inhaled toxic gas from LPG gas geyser

With children at home it is important to take many precautionary measures to ensure their safety. From keeping the kids…

4 years ago

Stigma around epilepsy must be eradicated to improve quality of life of patients

By Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv, Consultant, Neurologist and Epileptologist, Aster RV Hospita International Epilepsy Day is a worldwide event celebrated…

4 years ago

Human Papilloma Virus and Cervical Cancer

Contributed by Dr. Abhilasha Narayan, Consultant Gynaec Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital Bangalore Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer…

4 years ago

Dispelling fears of the COVID VACCINE

Rumors and myths are widely circulating in social media, on whether the COVID vaccine is safe or not? One must…

4 years ago

Asthma during winter – Follow the precautions to stay safe

By Dr.HirenappaUdnur, Consultant- Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Winter is the time of the year when the sun takes a…

4 years ago

Birth defects can be corrected – Don’t ignore or delay

By Dr.BeenaJeysingh, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Sarjapur Road Representative Photo by Gabriel Tovar on Unsplash Every…

4 years ago

Vaginal yeast infection – Prevention is the best way to handle

By Dr.MuktaNadig,Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Not every woman is comfortable talking about her vaginal problems or…

4 years ago