Aster RV Hospital, in association with the Integrated Liver Care (ILC) team, has launched a transformative Support Group System—a collaborative initiative designed to provide a safe and supportive space for both pre- and post-transplant patients, as well as their families and a new session with the Physio experts. The program, to be held once every […]
Apollo Cancer Centres Launches ‘End-O Check’ – An Early Detection and Diagnosis Program for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancers
End-O Check will provide risk-based assessments, diagnostic testing, and symptom evaluation for women, particularly those in the postmenopausal age group Reinforcing its commitment to preventive oncology for women, Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), today launched End-O Check, a comprehensive early detection program targeting women. The initiative is designed to detect two of the most […]
HCG Bhavnagar Successfully Hosts City’s First National Workshop on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Five live surgeries performed at the National Workshop on MICS and expert-led sessions marked a milestone in advancing regional cardiac care In a significant step toward advancing cardiac surgery education in regional India, HCG Hospitals Bhavnagar hosted the city’s first-ever National Workshop on Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). The event brought together cardiac specialists from […]
Why Eye Flu Cases Surge During Monsoon – And How to Protect Yourself
Dr. Ankit Deokar, Cornea Consultant, Chief Medical Officer at Sankara Eye Hospital Indore Eye flu cases are more apparent during the monsoon season, also called viral conjunctivitis. Attend any ophthalmology clinic during this moment and you will hear the same complaints of red itchy and watery sight. Eye care professionals believe there is a spike of 30 to 40 % of Conjunctivitis cases in urban regions from […]
Can Pregnancy Worsen Pre-Existing Eye Conditions?
Dr.Sriram – CMO and Consultant VitreoRetina, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad Synopsis: During every pregnancy, bodily changes occur, and eye changes are no exception. If you currently suffer from an eye condition, you may question whether it will get worse while you’re pregnant. This blog will help you understand what happens to your eyes during pregnancy, […]
Take Control of Your Health: Cervical Cancer Can Be Prevented – Here’s How
Dr Vikash Nayak, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre, Cuttack With highly advanced screening methods and the promising option of vaccination, Cervical cancer is one of the very few cancers that are now preventable. Yet, it is not uncommon to find a regrettable reluctance to engage in discussions on this topic. This reluctance is […]
Causes of Lung Cancer: Not Just Smoking
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is especially concerning in India, where rising rates of air pollution, high smoking prevalence, and limited awareness contribute to the growing number of cases. A concerted effort to […]
7 Myths About Fatty Liver You Should Stop Believing
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant – Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Fatty liver disease, which used to be rare, has become alarmingly prevalent, particularly in India, where sedentary living and diets high in carbohydrates are routine. However, even as awareness grows, there remain a few myths surrounding the condition that obscure facts. From […]
World’s First Fully Autonomous Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Performed at Shalby Multi‐Specialty Hospitals
The Arthroplasty Team at Shalby Multi‐Specialty Hospitals achieved a historic medical milestone today by successfully performing surgery using the world’s first fully autonomous robotic system for joint replacement. This revolutionary technology features the world’s only saw‐based robotic arm with 7‐axis movement, a breakthrough innovation that significantly enhances surgical accuracy, bone cut precision, and allows for […]
This World Hepatitis Day, Let’s Break It Down
Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology, Aster RV Hospital. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), viral hepatitis has now become as deadly as tuberculosis. Every 30 seconds, someone in the world dies of viral hepatitis. The WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report reveals a sobering truth: viral hepatitis now causes 1.3 million deaths annually, […]