Dr. Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a rare viral disease caused by the mpox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which includes the viruses that cause smallpox, cowpox, and camelpox. Mpox is primarily spread through close contact with an […]
Air Pollution Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers
Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]
MGM Healthcare Launches VARAM IVF A State-of-the-Art Facility Offering Advanced Fertility Treatments
MGM Healthcare, a renowned multi-specialty quaternary care hospital located in the heart of Chennai, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services. The newly established Varam IVF centre at MGM healthcare aims to provide advanced fertility treatments and personalised care, utilising latest technologies. The centre located on the 6th Floor of […]
SRM Global Hospitals Achieves Milestone with Rare Hernia Surgery on 28-Day-Old Infant, Fourth Known Case in the World
SRM Global Hospitals successfully performed a complex, three-part emergency surgery to save the life of a critically premature baby boy with Amyand’s hernia, a rare condition where the appendix is located in the groin—only the fourth case of its kind in medical history in the world. The boy, born at just 28 weeks, underwent surgery […]
The risks and hidden dangers of acne and all we need to know about Triangle of Death
Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant, Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and sometimes more severe forms like cysts. While acne is often considered […]
A Game Changer: Tamil Nadu Witnesses State’s First Successful and A Scar less Robotic Thyroidectomy Treatment for Thyroid Cancers
Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) in Chennai, has successfully performed Tamil Nadu’s First Scar less Robotic Thyroidectomy – a game changer in thyroid cancer treatment. Thyroidectomy is a surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. Robotic Assisted Breast Axillo Insufflation Thyroidectomy (RABIT) technique provides remarkable cosmetic benefits with no visible […]
A Hair-Raising Tale: Doctors Remove Massive Hairball from Child’s Stomach, Saving Life
In a case described as “one in a million,” a team of doctors at Aster Whitefield Hospital successfully treated an 8-year-old girl suffering from trichobezoar, a condition caused by trichophagia, the compulsive eating of hair also known as Rapunzel Syndrome. It started as an innocent habit. For two years, Aditi (name changed), the young girl […]
Beyond Symptoms: Exploring Lifestyle’s Connection to Chronic Pain
Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster RV Hospital Chronic pain, characterized by its persistence beyond tissue healing, is now recognized as a distinct disease entity by the International Classification of Diseases. Understanding the role of lifestyle in chronic pain management is crucial, as it can significantly influence a patient’s recovery […]