New Delhi, 12 March 2025: To celebrate International Women’s Day, Organon across Asia Pacific has committed to furthering the economic empowerment of women by partnering with Half the Sky – a new career platform that supports women in facilitating purposeful interactions and advancing their careers with companies focused on the diverse needs of women. Purpose […]
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a common complication for those with diabetes, significantly impacting blood flow and increasing the risk of severe complications like infections, ulcers, and in some cases, amputation. This blog will explore the connection between diabetes and PVD, shedding […]
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO, 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a major neurological disorder. Seizures, often unpredictable, […]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Just published in Nature Food, the study by researchers from Deakin University in Australia and experts from UNICEF, unveils a seismic shift in the types of food stores springing up globally over the past 15 years, with serious health implications for vulnerable low and middle-income countries. Analysing […]
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster RV Hospital When your child feels unwell, the worry can be overwhelming. Among the common illnesses young children encounter is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Although it’s often mild, understanding this illness, its symptoms, and how to care for your […]
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep […]
By Dr Soumita Biswas, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital The recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has raised concerns about the potential role of contaminated food and water. While the exact cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that contaminated water may be a contributing factor. In fact, […]
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Think about the last time you went up the stairs, bent down to grab something, or even just lifted your arms above your shoulders. You probably didn’t even think about your joints – until they started hurting. The […]
New Delhi, 24th February 2025: On the morning of 17th February 2025, a 68-year-old woman suffered a seizure attack followed by rapid loss of consciousness. Her family immediately rushed her to HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka where an urgent CT scan confirmed massive brain hemorrhage. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she […]
Dr. Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster RV Hospital Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can impact the mouth, nails, and genitalia, is called Although the precise reason is unknown, potential causes include immunological or allergic reactions, exposure to specific medications, dyes, and other chemicals, as well as illnesses like Hepatitis […]