University of Dundee’s researchers has made an important discovery that helps in explaining why South Asian type 2 diabetes patients are diagnosed at a younger age than Europeans and subsequently experience poorer outcomes. Diabetes is a complex multifactorial disease with important differences across populations but the majority of knowledge surrounding diabetes has been accumulated from […]
Dr. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist Do you like to sleep with a snoring person or dine with a noisy eater? Most of us would say a NO! It is commonly found that people who snore in their sleep and who make noise while eating, are mouth breathers. Mouth breathing and nasal breathing are two different […]
Dr. Poornima Kinila, Consultant – Obstetrics &Gynecology and Infertility, Aster RV Hospital The vagina is one of several organs located in the pelvic region. Muscles and other tissue hold these organs in place. These muscles work together to form a structure known as the pelvic floor. This support structure can begin to deteriorate over time. […]
Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv, Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist, Aster RV Hospital It is not unusual to experience heatwaves during the summer season in India. The merciless heat can make people feel intensely uncomfortable and, in some cases, can be fatal, too. Issues like Heat stroke and Heat exhaustion are some of the common illnesses caused […]
June 5, 2023: A team of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has developed a groundbreaking bio-sensing technology that predicts the response of cancer patients to anti-PD1, an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy, with significantly greater accuracy than current methods. The study’s results were published late last week in the prestigious journal Science […]
Bangalore, June 05, 2023: In one of the rarest cases, a premature baby, born with a low birth weight of a mere 470 gms after 24 weeks and 3 days of gestation through IVF was given a new lease of life at Aster Women & Children Hospital, Whitefield after being treated in Neonatal intensive care […]
Bangalore, 31 May 2023: – Aarogya Seva, in collaboration with MIT Hacking Medicine, successfully organized a three-day hackathon from May 26th to May 28th in Bangalore. The event brought together engineers, doctors, and researchers from all around India and Nepal, creating a vibrant and diverse community of healthcare enthusiasts dedicated to revolutionizing the field of health technology. […]
DKMS supports four young scientists in advancing blood cancer therapy May 31, 2023 – DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden awards four outstanding young scientists with the highly endowed DKMS John Hansen Research Grant: Ivan Cohen, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania, Eiko Hayase, MD, PhD, from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Andri Lemarquis, MD, PhD, […]
Dr. Sangeeta. V. Budur, Consultant pediatrics and PICU, ASTER R V HOSPITAL, BANGALORE Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy in babies. Though cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is increasingly being diagnosed in the Western countries, there is scanty data from India. The incidence of CMPA is estimated to be 2-7.5% […]
Gurugram, 27th May 2023 – Ahead of World Emergency Medicine Day by organizing a Basic Life Support (BLS) session at Aakash Public School Sector 5, One Resident Welfare Association, Sector 22 and Hughes Systique Pvt Ltd. The event aimed to raise awareness about emergency medical care and equip participants with life-saving skills. World Emergency Medicine Day, […]