In a groundbreaking medical achievement, HCG EKO Cancer Centre in Newtown, Kolkata, recently performed the complex robot-assisted right hepatectomy on a 65-years-old Mr. Pankaj (name changed), who was suffering from liver cancer. The successful surgery was performed by Dr. S. K. Bala, Senior Surgical Oncologist, HCG Kolkata and Dr. Devendra Parikh, Senior Robotic Cancer Surgeon, […]
Unlocking the Mystery of Laryngeal Cancer: From the Beginning to Recovery
By Dr. Shama Shetty, Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Oncology, SPARSH Hospital, Yelahanka, Bengaluru Getting to Know Your Voice’s Guardian Let’s talk about the larynx – our voice’s defender, tucked in our neck, making sure we can talk, breathe, and swallow easily. But what if the dark clouds of laryngeal carcinoma disturb this balance? […]
Large Indian Genome wide study identifies key genes for Parkinson disease in young people, uncovers South Asia specific mutation
A new study conducted by MedGenome, a leading global genomics company in South Asia, together with Parkinson’s Research Alliance of India (PRAI) found that rare genetic variations along with common variants derived through polygenic risk score (PRS) can detect Young Onset of Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD). A pilot study was published through this collaboration in the 2022 July edition […]
Reducing toxicity of cancer treatment key to better outcomes: Dr. Radheshyam Naik
Several innovations can reduce toxicity while enhancing, or at least preserving, the efficacy of treatment Cancer is a dreaded disease because without therapy, it is uniformly fatal, and its therapy is almost always toxic. Along with the fear of death, patients are also afraid of toxicity in cancer treatment and reduced quality of life. However, […]
Awareness, Symptoms and Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Dr. Sneha Kommineni, Consultant medical Oncologist, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru “Persistent infections with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, are the primary cause of most cervical cancers. The alarming prevalence of cervical cancer is largely attributed to a lack of public awareness about its symptoms, social stigma surrounding the disease, and […]
Apollo Cancer Centres & Apollo Proton Cancer Centres Launches ‘Unmask Cancer’
In a poignant exploration of life post-cancer, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) & Apollo Proton Cancer Centres (APCC) proudly introduces 'Unmask Cancer,' a groundbreaking campaign aimed at unravelling the truth about cancer, dispelling myths, and fostering empathy within the society. As World Cancer Day approaches, ACCs takes a bold step to address the unfortunate reality of […]
Precision medicine in cervical cancer
Dr Abhilasha Narayan, Senior Consultant-Gynaec Oncologist Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon, HCG Cancer Hospitals, Bangalore For those navigating the challenging journey of cervical cancer, understanding the intricacies of this disease is crucial. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus or […]
Breakthrough Surgery: 27-Day-Old Infant Cured of Rare Lung issue
In a recent medical marvel, doctors at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru successfully treated a 27-day-old male baby suffering from congenital lobar emphysema, an exceedingly rare condition causing abnormal lung lobe expansion, leading to critical complications in breathing and oxygenation. 27 day old male baby was brought to the hospital with complaints of breathing […]
The Unseen Impact: COVID-19 and Steroids Transforming the Landscape of Hip Surgeries
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Doctors are seeing an increase in instances of Avascular Necrosis (AVN), a disorder that causes the destruction of bone tissue, particularly in the hips, following COVID-19. What’s more shocking is that this is happening to a far younger […]
Untreated Sleep Apnea: The Silent Menace
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The prevalence of sleep apnea is on the rise, impacting not only the elderly but also a growing number of younger individuals. Unfortunately, many fail to acknowledge its significance, dismissing it as a routine sleep occurrence. […]