By Dr. Hirenappa Udnur, Pulmonologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal Amid fear and uncertainties, Covid 19 pandemic has given us a less polluted environment. The lockdown imposed throughout the country has improved the air quality over the past few months. However, post the relaxation of lockdown, the pollution levels are increasing due to people taking out […]
By Dr. Neelesh Reddy, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur With the increase in pollution levels throughout the country and the rise in the number of smokers, lung cancer has become more prevalent in the younger age groups. It is no longer limited to smokers to develop this type of cancer and a lot of […]
By Dr.AnuradhaLokare, Consultant-OBG, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Breastfeeding is one of the important factors for a newborn and the mother. Especially when it is a premature baby, introducing the baby to mother’s breastmilk takes a lot of effort. Breastfeeding can act as a shield to protect premature babies from most of the health issues they […]
Dr. Indira Kedlaya, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that is endemic in India. What was previously a disease of the developed world has made its way through small towns and villages of our country. This can be attributed to improved standards of living, access to food coupled […]
By Dr. Suruchi, Consultant – Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Allergic rhinitis, also known as Hay Fever is an allergic response to certain particles and is a common health condition among adults and children. This condition can trigger an allergic response in the nasal mucosa leading to cold and cough. It is […]
By Dr. Pavithra R, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Sweating is a common body mechanism through which the body regulates its temperature. It is common for us to sweat during hot weather, after finishing workout or yoga or after any other physical exertion. Also, it is common to sweat when you have using […]
Chennai, November 04, 2020: MGM Healthcare, a multi-specialty quaternary care hospital in the heart of the city under the MGM Institute of ENT , Head & Neck Surgery today announced the launch of the MGM Cochlear Implant programme after the completion of a successful bilateral cochlear implantation surgery performed on a child The patient Aadya was […]
By Dr. Mridula P, Consultant- Ophthalmology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal The COVID 19 pandemic has maximized the digital device usage among people of all age groups. Working professionals and students have switched to remote work and schooling to avoid stepping out of the house and minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus. But the remote […]
With old age comes many health problems. Urology related problems can be one such. Many people ignore the early symptoms which may later get worse, while some choose to get treated in the early stages which can lead to effective treatment and faster recovery. In a rare case, 62-year-old Prakash (name changed), came to visit […]
Dr Ravichandra Kelkar, Consultant – Orthopedics, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Women go through many physical, emotional and mental changes in their lifetime. Over a lifespan, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of hormonal and nutritional fluctuations. As women continue to age, there are many factors that she should be more careful and cautious about. Osteoporosis […]