Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Consultant, Paediatrics Emergency and Paediatrics, Aster RV Hospital Hospitals can be overwhelming for anyone but for children, they can feel downright frightening. From sudden emergencies to extended hospital stays, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines can cause anxiety, confusion, and even trauma. That’s where Child Life Specialists come in. These compassionate professionals […]
Sleep Paralysis: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively
Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv, Senior Consultant – Neurology and Head of Epilepsy Services, Aster RV Hospital It is frightening to wake up in the middle of the night, not being able to move, talk, or respond. To a lot of individuals, this is not a nightmare. It is a real medical disorder called sleep paralysis. […]
LASIK: Why It’s Not for Everyone?
Dr. Prabhakar G V, Consultant Cataract Cornea Lasik, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad. For many, LASIK is the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card—no more slipping glasses in monsoon weather, no more fiddling with contact lenses at the end of a long day. Waking up with perfect vision sounds like a dream come true. It’s no surprise that LASIK […]
Early Detection Can Save Lives: What You Should Know About Lung Cancer Screening
Dr Chandrasekhar Prasad Singh – Consultant- Medical Oncology,HCG Cancer Center – Ranchi Every breath keeps us alive, but for some, it also carries a hidden danger. Lung cancer often develops silently, without obvious early symptoms, making it one of the deadliest cancers in India. By the time warning signs appear, the disease is often at an advanced stage, when the treatment choices […]
Early Detection Saves Lives: Let’s Not Wait to Fight Cancer
By Dr Nandish kumar Jeevangi is Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre Kalburgi In the world of cancer treatment, timing can make all the difference. When the illness is found early, care tends to work better, chances of survival improves, and recovery is often less painful—both physically and mentally. Still, in India, many people […]
Aster Whitefield Hospital Uses Mixed Reality to Restore Mobility in Complex Spine Surgery
In a case that truly showcased the technological advancements achieved by Bangalore, India in the field of Neuroscience, Niyati (name changed), a 37-year-old young IT Professional from Bengaluru working at US decided to head home for a complex surgery at the junction on base of the skull and upper part of the spine. She was […]
7 Metabolic Red Flags in Your 30s That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the first whispers of metabolic imbalance — changes that, if […]
7 Surprising Things That Are Aging Your Skin Faster Than the Sun
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru When we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most people don’t realize is that there are several everyday […]
MGM Hospital, Warangal, first to set up patient support services model in Tier 2 cities of Telangana
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital (MGMH), one of largest state-run multi-specialty and tertiary hospitals in Telangana has collaborated with Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) to set up Patient support Services. The 1500 bedded MGM Hospital in Warangal sees over 3000 OPD daily, which runs OP from 9am -12pm and then later 4pm – 6pm. 700-750 medical emergencies cases are reported […]
7 Common Habits That Damage Your Hearing Without You Realizing
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Hearing is something most of us take for granted—until we start noticing changes. Unlike vision problems, which are often obvious, hearing loss creeps silently and can be permanent once it sets in. While genetics, age, and medical conditions certainly play a role, […]