Contributed by Dr Hirenappa Udnur, Consultant – Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Breathing is the most basic essentiality that we need to be alive but at times due to outside sources or internal reasons even that can become a struggle. One such situation arises in the case of thunderstorm asthma which is a weather-based condition that can […]
Authored by Dr. Ganeshakrishnan Iyer, Lead Consultant, CTVS Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is dreaded by many as it happens to be the top killer worldwide among several age groups, especially among the middle-aged adults for quite a couple of years now. Not just that, it is held responsible for causing 40% of […]
Article by Edwina Raj – Senior Dietitian – Aster CMI Hospital The Twenties During the 20’s a major transition from teenage to adulthood takes place with a change in lifestyle and an increased focus on career, travel, socializing, marriage etc. Discovering this new world may keep one busy and forget about health and nutrition due […]
Contributed by Dr. Sundar C Ingaleshwar, Consultant – Paediatric Intensivist, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur Headache is a prevalent clinical ailment that is prevalent in all age groups. Even children and teenagers are not spared from its affliction. Researches have shown that approximately 75% of children of school-going age may experience a headache occasionally, and […]
Authored by Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant – Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital While common cold and cough among children develop due to cold weather conditions, whether it’s the onset of monsoon or winter, the close proximity of children to each other in these conditions also contributes to the spread of the ailment. Recurrent […]
Contributed by: Dr Vidya C – Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmology – Sankara Eye Hospital A new-born baby is often compared to a clay mold that is to be shaped and nurtured like a plant that enters this unknown world blank. While the process of parenting an infant is beautiful and important, it is also very fragile […]
Contributed by Dr. Thansiha Nargis, Consultant Dermatology Venereology Leprosy, at Aster RV Hospital. As winter is here, we should take extra care of our skin before it gets us more trouble. It’s the greatest challenge to safeguard our skin from the winter damages. Once the skin vouches on dry and itchiness it takes a long […]
Contributed by Dr Antony Robert Charles, Consultant Paediatric Surgery, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Young children are as sensitive as they are carefree which leave them susceptible to a number of infections and health concerns that demand special care and attention constantly. In the initial few years of their life, kids generally tend to catch a lot of bugs. […]
Contributed by Dr. Kishor Rao – Consultant – Neurosurgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Alcoholism is a medical disorder, and it can have disastrous health consequences. Overdose of alcohol is one of the major health problems worldwide, which has resulted in extensive patient admissions in hospitals. December being the party season, there are few things […]
Contributed by Dr. Saad Hafeez Usmani, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield December is here and Winter has arrived, along with it comes seasonal flu, colds and other ailments. The weather is colder, the days are shorter and many struggle to maintain a happy, healthy mindset. It’s a myth where many people believe that cold is […]