Federal Bank, as part of its CSR initiatives, under the ‘Sanjeevani- United against Cancer’ initiative signed an MoU with Caritas Hospital and Institute of Health Sciences, Kottayam to strengthen the Beneficiary Support. As part of this initiative, Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation will contribute ₹1 crore to the Beneficiary Support Fund of Caritas Hospital. The […]
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, […]
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, […]
6 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immunity Naturally
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Children today are exposed to a wide range of infections through schools, playgrounds, or daycare environments. While occasional colds and infections are a part of growing up, frequent illnesses can affect a child’s physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, a few […]
NTT DATA Research Reveals Opportunities to Overcome Challenges and Increase Benefits of GenAI in Healthcare
Research by NTT DATA, a global leader in business and technology services, reveals that healthcare organizations are struggling to create cohesion between their GenAI ambitions and strategies. More than 80% of healthcare organization leaders surveyed said they have a well-defined GenAl strategy, but only 40% agreed their GenAl strategy strongly aligns with their business strategy. […]
Apollo Hospitals Launches ‘My Food, My Health’ to Combat Rising Lifestyle Diseases Through Evidence-Based Nutrition
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Who Can’t Donate Blood – and Why? Medical Conditions That Make You Ineligible
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Donating blood is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to help save lives. Just one unit of blood can help multiple patients in need – whether it’s a victim of trauma, a child with severe […]