Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru You’re talking to someone and suddenly they fall silent, their face sags, or their speech is slurred. It’s frightening—but it’s what you do after that can save their life. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or […]
Aster RV Hospital Launches Support Group System for Transplant Patients
Aster RV Hospital, in association with the Integrated Liver Care (ILC) team, has launched a transformative Support Group System—a collaborative initiative designed to provide a safe and supportive space for both pre- and post-transplant patients, as well as their families. The program, to be held once every three months, aims to create a platform for […]
Supporting Patient Independence: Fortis Mulund focuses on Insulin Self-Administration Training
Fortis Hospital Mulund launches Insulin Educator Program, on the eve of International Nurses Day 2025, to enhance the experience of diabetic patients in self-Insulin management, ensuring better patient outcomes. The program, led by 21 specially-trained nurses, aims to educate and empower diabetic patients with methodologies, guidelines, and tools to enable appropriate self-Insulin management at home. […]
Prof. Dr. Amar Agarwal’s Pinhole Surgery Recognised at ASCRS Film Festival in Los Angeles
Prof. Dr. Amar Agarwal, Chairman of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, received the Film Festival award for his pioneering work on Pinhole eye surgery (Pupilloplasty) from Dr. Jason Jones, Chief Judge at ASCRS in Los Angeles, USA. Prof. Dr. Amar introduced Pinhole Pupilloplasty, a technique that reduces the size of the iris and creates a pinhole […]
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Pioneers Bone Marrow Transplant with Total Marrow and Lymphoid Irradiation Therapy
The integrated centre will address both curative and quality-of-life dimensions of cancer care Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Chennai, has reaffirmed its leadership in comprehensive cancer care with the launch of a dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit, inaugurated on World Thalassaemia Day. This milestone further strengthens APCC’s ability to deliver holistic cancer care—from cutting-edge […]
From Stranger to Saviour: 12-Year-Old Thalassemia Survivor’s Emotional Encounter with His Genetic Match
Rohit from Kanpur meets 12-year-old Pratham, whose life he saved through a stem cell donation after being inspired by a movie In a heart-warming encounter, 12-year-old Thalassemia survivor Pratham, from Bikaner, met the man who gave him a second chance at life, his stem cell donor, 35-year-old Rohit from Kanpur for the first time. The […]
PUBG Addiction Nearly Cripples 19-Year-Old: Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Doctors Save Teen
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), New Delhi, one of India’s premier institutes for spine care and rehabilitation, has successfully treated a complex case of spinal tuberculosis in an adolescent boy that had progressed into severe spinal deformity and partial paralysis, aggravated by prolonged gaming addiction and social withdrawal. The patient, who spent almost a year […]
Smiline Dental Hospitals, at Financial District, makes globally benchmarked care accessible to everyone!
Smiline Dental Hospitals, redefining dental excellence in Hyderabad for over three decades, has unveiled its third hospital in the Financial District, today. With existing state-of-the-art facilities in Panjagutta and Hi-Tech City, Smiline has earned a sterling reputation for its warmth, precision, and commitment to cutting-edge care. The new facility stands as a benchmark for modern dentistry, featuring world-class infrastructure and global – standard technology including AI-powered […]
6 Gut-Friendly Foods That Soothe an Irritated Stomach
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’ve experienced bloating, cramping, or that unpleasant “off” sensation in your stomach, you are not alone. Every day many patients come in complaining of stressed guts— invariably caused by stress, specific foods, or even IBS, reflux, or other chronic conditions. Your gut is not […]
Breaking the Silence: Reclaiming Control Over Urinary Incontinence
Dr Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital The Silent Struggle Living with urinary incontinence isn't just about unexpected leaks—it's about the quiet erosion of confidence and embarrassment that follows. After many years of helping patients through this journey, I've witnessed how this condition silently steals away life's simple pleasures: laughing without worry or enjoying […]