Healthy cash accruals to fund expansion plans; credit profiles to remain stable Private hospitals in India will increase their capacity by over ~4,000 beds next fiscal, at an investment of ~Rs 11,500 crore, after an aggressive addition of around ~6,000 beds this fiscal. The bed addition in just these two fiscals will equal those added […]
7 Simple Breathing Exercises to Strengthen Your Lungs
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In our hectic lives, we often overlook the simple act of breathing—a process so fundamental that it sustains our very existence. The quality of an individual’s breath directly affects his/her overall well-being, energy and mental clarity. […]
When Your Body Tries to Fix Itself: The Curious Case of Paget’s Disease
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 […]
72-Year-Elderly Male successfully treated for Rare Urinary Bladder Cancer at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi
Squamous cell carcinoma is an unusual and serious type of bladder cancer that grows quickly and can spread to other parts of the body Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi successfully treated a 72-year-old-man for a rare and aggressive bladder cancer known as ‘squamous cell carcinoma’. The patient underwent surgery performed by Dr. Bharath G, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, […]
5 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Your Joints Healthy and Pain-Free
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 […]
How to tackle Guillain-Barré Syndrome with the help of nutrition
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, […]
68-year-old woman from Delhi gives a new lease of life to two with kidney donation
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 was declared brain […]
Understanding Lichen Planus – Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Rarity & Seasonality
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 […]
Care for your Colon
Dr. M P Madhu, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster RV Hospital Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes – the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called the colon. A colonoscopy is a test to diagnose the problems of […]
Rising Concerns Over Infertility in India: Experts at Comprehensive Infertility Conclave 2025 Urge Early Diagnosis and Holistic Care
With infertility becoming a growing concern among couples in India, experts at Comprehensive Infertility Conclave (CIC) 2025 are emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and comprehensive fertility care. Studies indicate that infertility affects both men and women, with male factors contributing to nearly 50% of cases. At the Comprehensive Infertility Conclave (CIC) 2025, leading specialists gathered […]