In celebration of Children’s Day, Apollo Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Apollo Shine Foundation, launched an innovative and heartwarming initiative titled “Happy Hearts” – first of its kind program connecting school students with young patients through letters, smiles, and shared moments of joy. The Happy Hearts Program aims to foster empathy, connection, and emotional […]
Superhealth Launches “Honest Second Opinion”- A Radical Step Towards Transparent, Patient-First Healthcare
The new service helps patients avoid unnecessary surgeries; Superhealth prescribes 50% fewer procedures than the industry average. Superhealth, India’s first zero-wait, zero-commission hospital network, today announced the launch of “Honest Second Opinion,” a groundbreaking service that helps patients make informed decisions about their treatment plans and surgical recommendations. The initiative ensures that patients undergo medical procedures only […]
Aster Whitefield Becomes India’s First Hospital to Reach 140 IOeRT Cancer Cases, Setting a National Benchmark
Reinforcing its commitment to delivering world-class oncology care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing more than 140+ Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOeRT) procedures. Last year, Aster Whitefield rolled out the new technology becoming the first hospital in India to implement a groundbreaking therapy for cancer care and is still the […]
Digital Eye Strain in Gen Z and Its Link to Diabetes: How Screen Habits Are Altering Vision in Young India
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 […]