Dr. Surabhi Kandelwal, Consultant – General Ophthalmology, Sankara Eye Hospital Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a result of prolonged screen exposure without taking breaks. This eye condition is characterised by several symptoms, including dry eyes, redness, difficulty in focusing, headaches, and irritation. We are increasingly seeing younger individuals experiencing symptoms of digital […]
Homeopathy Helps Prevent Foot Amputations in Diabetic Patients: Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic
In a significant finding ahead of World Diabetes Day, Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic, one of India’s leading homeopathic healthcare centres with presence in Bengaluru, has reported that homeopathic treatment has helped avoid foot amputation in 35% of diabetic patients who had previously been advised amputation by their doctors. The Clinic, founded in 1977 by Padma […]
Common facts you need to know about your liver
Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology & Integrated Liver Care, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Did you know that the liver, often overlooked, is the body’s largest internal organ? As a vital powerhouse, it plays a pivotal role in synthesizing bile, storing glycogen for energy, metabolizing nutrients, detoxifying harmful substances, and regulating blood clotting. However, […]
PCOS: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Dr. Mridula Devi A, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital As we go about achieving meaningful things and inventing new technology and solutions, there is something that people are forgetting in this daily hustle. The rush for competition and money is making them ignore the most precious value in human life – ‘the […]
When Little Joints Hurt: Recognizing and Managing Arthritis in Children
Dr Abilash Srivatsav, Orthopedic, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bannerghatta & Sarjapur. Arthritis is usually thought as an illness that affects older people, but shockingly it can also occur in children, typically referred as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). It is a chronic disease when the immune system of a child accidentally attacks its own joints creating pain, […]
First time in Asia: Blood Circulation of a 55-Year-Old Woman restarted after death to donate organs
On 5th November, 55-year-old Ms. Geeta Chawla was rushed to HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka with difficulty in breathing. She had been bed-ridden and paralyzed due to Motor Neuron Disease, and the family took the difficult decision of not putting her on life support. As she took her last breath on 6th November at 8:43 PM, the family […]
Abbott’s ‘Project Ksheersagar:’ Empowering Indian Dairy Farmers and Supporting the Local Milk Supply
Good nutrition starts with quality ingredients. To help meet the demand for nutritional products in India, healthcare company, Abbott, recognized the need for a dependable supply of high-quality milk. In 2022, Abbott partnered with TechnoServe, an international non-profit, to launch ”Project Ksheersagar”—a shared-value initiative in India committed to helping dairy farmers. The initiative aims to […]
Apollo Children’s Hospital Creates Indian Medical History by Successfully Treating 5-Year-Old with Aggressive Thyroid Cancer
Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, has achieved a remarkable milestone in paediatric surgical oncology by successfully treating India’s youngest patient with aggressive thyroid cancer – a 5-year-10-month-old girl from West Bengal. The child underwent a complex total thyroidectomy with bilateral neck dissections for papillary thyroid carcinoma with extensive metastases and has made a remarkable recovery. The […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can trigger lung cancer, says prominent oncologist
About 10% of lung cancer cases are now caused by air pollution Prolonged exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of developing lung cancer in many ways. Air pollution can contain chemicals like benzene which can produce cancer. The particles inhaled can also irritate the lung chronically, leading to cancer. The smoke particles in […]
Vitamin E: Your Skin’s Secret Weapon During the Wedding Season
Dr. Malavika Asok (BHMS, FFAC, PGDCC, DSAL, DMT) – Aesthetic Physician. There is a nip in the air and a buzz of celebration everywhere as the wedding season unfolds across India. From back-to-back functions to endless travel and late-night revelry, this time of the year can be as demanding on your skin as it is […]