MGM Healthcare, a leading multi-specialty quaternary care hospital in Chennai, has successfully performed a complex laryngo-tracheal reconstruction surgery, on a 60-year-old patient from Pondicherry, who had been reliant on a tracheostomy for nearly 9 months. Restoring both his voice and the ability to breathe independently. This procedure, which involved using cartilage from the patient’s upper […]
Advantages of Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Dr Bhavin Visariya, Radiation Oncologist, HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Hospital, Mumbai Modern medicine is leveraging cutting-edge technology to usher in an era of targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision-based equipment to treat diseases like cancer more effectively. Early detection techniques have also improved drastically, and this has increased detection rates. Precision based technology leading to precise […]
Violent Salon Massage Triggers Life – Threatening Stroke: A Wake-Up Call for All
Young Man Suffers Stroke Due to Untrained Salon Massage: A Serious Warning on Unqualified Neck Manipulation Ramkumar (Name changed), a 30-year-old housekeeping boy suffered a life-threatening stroke following an unexpected incident at a local salon in Bengaluru. While getting a routine haircut, the barber offered him a free head massage. What was meant to be […]
Experiencing Intense Sweating During the Night? It Might Be an Indicator of Lymphoma
Dr. Aditi Shah Kaskar Consultant Hematologist, Hemato Oncologist and BMT Physician The human body is highly intuitive, and one must always make it a priority to listen to what it says as it always lets us know if there is anything significantly wrong with our health via signs and symptoms. Among such signs that we […]
6 Daily Habits That Can Harm Your Gut
Dr Ajay B R, Associate Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Maintaining good gut health is very important for the overall well-being as well, but many individuals engage in practices that harm their digestion, even without their knowledge. This article discusses six common everyday habits that may be damaging one’s gut health and […]
The Importance of Early Detection and Community Support for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital It is very important to create public awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, educate them to identify the disease in the early stage, to update the recent happenings in the diagnosis, and management of this problem. Alzheimer’s Disease is the major cause of dementia. Dementia is […]
8 Signs Your Skin Is Warning About Your Health
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Your skin not only serves as a barrier but indicates a lot about your health as well. Health-infected radiance give out tell-tale hints of health dis-arrangement while skin surfaces can represent the state of the human body. If it’s an uninvited pimple or an annoying […]
Ways to Support a Child with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a rare disease that significantly affects the lives of children and their families. This condition disrupts memory, thinking, and behaviour of the child, presenting challenges that can feel overwhelming for such a young person. The problems can become extremely […]
Lifestyle Habits That Increase Cervical Cancer Risk And How To Prevent Them
Dr Indoo Ambulkar. Hod Medical Oncology HCG Cancer Centre in Borivali The first step towards prevention of any disease is gaining a deeper understanding of the causes behind it, and lifestyle is a major contributing factor behind numerous ailments. While genetics and environmental factors play very important roles, one cannot ignore how lifestyle choices such […]
Nourishing Choices For Women Suffering From PCOS
Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide, causing a myriad of symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and weight gain along with insulin resistance. A woman suffering from PCOS may sometimes feel […]