Meet addressed by paediatric health experts from Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur 29 June, 2021, Bangalore/Tumakuru:The Covid 19 second wave has slowly started receding as the infection rate is decreasing in many regions. The entire nation is now preparing itself to face the third wave which is expected in another 6-8 weeks. As per the […]
By Dr. Thejaswini J, Consultant,Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road (A unit of Manipal Hospitals) Ovarian cancer is one of the increasing cancer affecting women all over the world. The most challenging part about this cancer is that the initial symptoms may get overlooked as just the period related problem or other common […]
By Dr Hirenappa Udnur, Consultant – Pulmonologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal (A unit of Manipal Hospitals) The lungs were not given the importance as they ought to be until the second wave of Covid 19 surfaced. They are often taken for granted. The wellness of lungs is given priority only when any complication arises. Lungs […]
Article by Dr. Neeraj Raj B, Consultant – Psychiatrist, Aster RV HospitaHave you been suffering from repeated spells of anxiety? People with anxiety, particularly overwhelming anxiety can often get trapped in a cycle or a loop of negative thoughts. An individual may experience various different triggers that set off an anxiety attack. Situations that spark […]
Contributed by Dr. Shantling Nigudgi, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalburgi Tobacco usage is a leading cause of cancer and death.But it is important to understand that it also leads to several other diseases and can damage nearly every organ in the human body, including the lungs, heart, blood vessels, mouth, skin, eyes, […]
Dr. Sanketh Kontne, Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Center Vizag Tobacco is a harmful product which is a major risk factor for many diseases especially cancer. Tobacco and also the smoke from burning it contain numerous toxic chemicals which affect every organ of our body. Nicotine is the main chemical in tobacco which makes it addictive to […]
Contributed by Dr. Ajay Mehta,Senior Surgical Oncologist, HCG NCHRI Cancer Care Centre Nagpur Oral cancer is a critical and deadly disease that is affecting millions of people.Oral cancer refers to cancer developing in the oral cavity (mouth) and the oropharynx (throat). The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates that one in the country dies every hour from […]
Bengaluru, May 28 2021: “With prevalence higher than that of diabetes or cancer, arthritis has emerged as one of the widely spreading diseases in India, currently affecting nearly 200 million or about 15% of the population. Preventive measures and proper self-care are important for the country to bring down the burden from the disease, and […]
Dr. Nitish Ranjan Acharya, Consultant Surgical Oncology, HCG Panda Cancer Centre According to the WHO, 6 million people die because of tobacco smoking and an estimated 600,000 individuals lose their lives due to second-hand smoke globally each year. A recent study found that smoking is related to about 20% adult mortality around the world. It is […]
Dr. Rajdeep P Guha, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon, HCG EKO Cancer Centre Kolkata The 31st of May is celebrated as the “World No Tobacco Day”. This was formally declared by the WHO (World Health Organization) in 1987 to draw global attention to tobacco usage and the benefits of cessation of tobacco usage and promote […]