Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital India is home to one of the largest populations of tobacco users in the world. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2016-17, about 28.6% of adults (15 years and older) in India use tobacco in some form, including smokeless tobacco, smoking, and dual use. This translates to approximately 267 million individuals. The prevalence of tobacco use is higher among males […]
Exploring Lesser-Known Women’s Cancers: Looking Beyond the Pink Ribbon
Dr. Sandeep K S – Consultant-Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalburgi Women are susceptible to cancers, each with its challenges and impact on health. While breast cancer is the most widely recognized, women may also face other, less publicized cancers. These include cancers that specifically affect female reproductive structures or occur more frequently in women. […]
World Food Safety Day 2024: Safe Dining Tips for Pregnant Mothers
With the alarming increase in cases of gastroenteritis, loose stools, and jaundice in pregnant women in the twin cities, Fernandez Hospital has issued a guidance note on safe eating habits this World Food Safety Day. Dr Latha Sashi, Head, Dept of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, shared that, “As we celebrate World Food Safety Day with […]
Bladder Cancer: Early Detection is Key to Prevention
Dr. N Ramana Reddy, Sr. Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Ongole Cancers are a common and potentially life-threatening condition defined by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. While the exact causes of cancer can vary, certain factors—such as smoking, exposure to harmful chemicals, and genetic predispositions—are known to elevate the risk of developing […]
A One-Year-Old Received a New Lease of Life with a Cochlear Implant
One-year-old Chander (name changed) from Bangalore underwent an intricate cochlear implant surgery that effectively restored his hearing. Cochlear implants function by bypassing damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. The implant generates signals that travel through the auditory nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound. SPARSH Hospital, with […]
Unlocking Precision: How Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery is Transforming Treatment
Dr Akash Shah, Consultant, Urologist and Uro-Oncosurgeon, Robotic and Laparoscopic surgeon, HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai Cancer that develops in the prostate is known as prostate cancer. The gland known as the prostate is unique to men. It produces a portion of the fluid found in semen and also lubricates and alkanises the urinary tract […]
Cardiologists at Prasad Hospitals perform a TAVI Procedure, to repair heart valve in an elderly patient
Prasad Hospitals, a rapidly expanding network of four hospitals providing premium healthcare at an affordable cost in Hyderabad, successfully performed, Trans Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) the latest and most advanced procedure for complex valvular heart disease. The procedure was performed at Prasad Hospitals, today on a 79-year-old patient, suffering from complex disease of the heart valve. The […]