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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Apollo Children’s Hospital Creates Indian Medical History by Successfully Treating 5-Year-Old with Aggressive Thyroid Cancer
Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, has achieved a remarkable milestone in paediatric surgical oncology by successfully treating India’s youngest patient with aggressive thyroid cancer – a 5-year-10-month-old girl from West Bengal. The child underwent a complex total thyroidectomy with bilateral neck dissections for papillary thyroid carcinoma with extensive metastases and has made a remarkable recovery. The […]
Vitamin E: Your Skin’s Secret Weapon During the Wedding Season
Dr. Malavika Asok (BHMS, FFAC, PGDCC, DSAL, DMT) – Aesthetic Physician. There is a nip in the air and a buzz of celebration everywhere as the wedding season unfolds across India. From back-to-back functions to endless travel and late-night revelry, this time of the year can be as demanding on your skin as it is […]
B by Lenskart Smartglasses Marks India’s Leap into the Next Wave of Wearable Computing
Lenskart, India’s leading eyewear and technology-driven lifestyle brand, today announced that it will open its upcoming AI Camera Smartglasses, B by Lenskart, to India’s developer ecosystem. This initiative will make its AI and camera technology accessible to leading consumer apps and independent developers, enabling seamless integrations across categories such as food delivery, entertainment, fitness, and more […]
Building a Circle of Care: Aster RV Hospital Conducts Second Support Group Session for Liver Transplant Patients
Aster RV Hospital, in collaboration with the Integrated Liver Care (ILC) team, has successfully conducted the second session of its Support Group program for pre- and post-transplant patients and their families. The program is designed to create a safe and open forum for sharing experiences, addressing medical and psychological issues, and discussing apprehensions, and to […]
Specialists at Prasad Hospitals, perform a complex Carotid Web Stenting
Cardiologists at the Prasad Hospitals, Nacharam, Hyderabad, have successfully treated a rare and life-threatening vascular condition in a 62-year-old male patient called Carotid Web, a medical condition that obstructs blood flow and potentially lead to recurrent brain strokes. Mr. Gowtham Rama Krishna, a resident of Bengaluru, had approached several hospitals in Bengaluru in June this year, but the Doctors […]