Apollo Hospitals, India’s leading integrated healthcare provider is pleased to announce the release of “My Food, My Health,” an authoritative and comprehensive guide to Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Authored by distinguished dietitians from the Apollo Hospitals Group and curated by Ms. Anita Jatana, Consultant Dietetics at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, the book is designed to equip […]
Aster RV Hospital successfully organizes Blood Donation Camp at SBI LHO Bangalore
Aster RV Hospital and Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) recently organized a mega blood donation camp. The camp was conducted at the Aster SBI LHO, Bangalore. The camp saw 153 generous employees donating their blood to aid patients in various hospitals. Mr. Sudhindra Bhat, COO – Aster RV Hospital said, “At Aster RV Hospital, […]
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre launches A Dedicated Advanced Liver Cancers Clinic
In a meaningful step towards transforming liver cancer care in India, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Chennai, announced the launch of the Apollo’s Advanced Liver Cancers Clinic the first-ever all-under-one-roof integrated clinic dedicated to primary liver cancers and liver metastases. The clinic was inaugurated by Mr. Radhakrishnan Thiagarajan, IPS (ADGP – Retd.) in the presence of Mr. Karan Puri, Chief Executive […]
A 69-year-old retired teacher gives a lesson of life by donating multiple organs
On the morning of 29th June 2025, a retired 69-year-old teacher fell unconscious in the washroom while getting ready for a yoga session. The family immediately rushed her to Manipal Hospital, where a CT scan revealed a massive intracerebral bleed. She was resuscitated and placed on a ventilator. Despite expert management in the intensive care unit, […]
Autism & Society: How Misconceptions Hurt More Than the Condition
Dr. Sindhu M.V., Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care, Aster RV Hospital Autism affects 1 in 100 children in India. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics estimates that approximately 3% of India's population is on the autism spectrum. But myths, stigma, and lack of awareness continue to cloud public understanding. It’s time to change that. […]
Apollo Hospitals Hosts South India’s First International Neuro-Developmental Therapy Certification Program in Paediatrics
In a historic stride for Paediatric rehabilitation in India, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, successfully hosted the first-ever International Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Certification Course in South India. Supported by Apollo Children’s Hospital under the NeuroSculpt initiative, this globally recognised hands-on training was led by world renowned international therapist Ms. Suzanne Bombria. It brought together top neurodevelopmental experts […]
How Do Hospitals Tackle Superbugs?
Dr Sanchita Mitra Consultant Microbiologist, L V Prasad Eye Institute Superbugs – microbes like bacteria, fungi, virus, or any parasite resistant to all commercially available antimicrobials–are on the rise, while the number of new and promising drugs in the pipeline to tackle them are underwhelming. Bacteria are some of the most common superbugs, thanks to […]
Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services & Aster RV HR Department successfully organize Blood Donation Camp at Aster RV Hospital
Aster RV hospital’s HR Department and Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) recently organized a mega blood donation camp for their employees. The camp was conducted at the Aster RV Hospital in Bengaluru. The camp saw 120 generous employees donating their blood. As per the Narcotics rules, 30% of the donated blood was tested and […]
Asthma vs. COPD: 7 Key Differences You Should Know
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Breathing should be effortless. But for millions, conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make every breath feel like a struggle. While both involve difficulty breathing and narrowed airways, asthma and COPD are not […]
Smoking-Hurting More Than Just Yourself: Family and Social Consequences
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The smoke exhaled and the burning end of a cigarette release poisonous gases and fine particles into the air that others breathe. This secondhand smoke causes asthma, bronchitis, and other illnesses in children, and increases the risk of lung cancer and […]