May 26, 2023: As World Blood Cancer Day approaches on May 28, a stark reality emerges concerning treating blood cancer in India. A significant hurdle patients face is the scarcity of HLA-matched stem cell donors, as highlighted by medical experts. With thousands of lives at stake, blood stem cell transplants have become a crucial treatment option […]
Bangalore, 26th May, 2023: A family had a traumatic experience when an innocent game turned into a nightmare. After an alleged accidental hanging incident followed by multiple seizures with altered sensorium, the victim, a 10-year-old male child was rushed to Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hebbal. The child was given antiseizure medications and intubated followed by bag and tube […]
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Smoking has long been a subject of concern and intrigue. Despite the well-documented health risks associated with tobacco use, a significant portion of the population continues to smoke. To truly understand this behavior, we need to delve into the complex web […]
May 17, 2023: Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, a leading chain of eye hospitals in India, has launched a state-of-the-art eye hospital in Tirunelveli, its second facility in the city. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, the new hospital aims to extend the availability of its advanced eye treatment and consolidate its position as a premier provider of exceptional […]
HCMCT Manipal Hospital pay tribute to the brave battle casualties Veer Naaris, who have been the strong pillars of our society by felicitating them today. We appreciate their courage and strength and applaud the Supreme sacrifice they have made for our motherland. As a part of the Mother’s Day celebrations, we have organised a fun-filled […]
As the world has once again normalized and many people are now working from the office. However, a majority of people continue to work from home (WFH) or follow a hybrid working format. Due to this rising culture of remote working, many people have been reporting severe back pain and neck issues. So to prevent […]
Thalassemia is a genetic condition affecting millions worldwide. Every year, over 10,000 new cases of thalassemia are diagnosed in India, making the country the Thalassemia capital of the world. Despite its prevalence, there is a lack of awareness about this condition and its treatment options. This hereditary disease affects many children in their infancy, and […]
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Bronchial asthma, commonly known as just asthma, is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs. This can make it difficult to breathe and result in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, […]
The Research by Indian Fellow at the University has major implications for neurodegenerative disease treatments May 4th, 2023: Neurodegeneration in brain cells may be happening when the natural cellular cleaning process malfunctions due to falling levels of a niacin-related coenzyme and leaves cells starved of energy, new research shows. Brain cells die from malfunction of autophagy, […]
Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Senior Consultant Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician, Aster RV Hospital Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or other places on the body. They’re common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. They also occur during adolescent growth spurt and by dieting or by putting […]