Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In our hectic lives, we often overlook the simple act of breathing—a process so fundamental that it sustains our very existence. The quality of an individual’s breath directly affects his/her overall well-being, energy and mental clarity. […]
72-Year-Elderly Male successfully treated for Rare Urinary Bladder Cancer at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi
Squamous cell carcinoma is an unusual and serious type of bladder cancer that grows quickly and can spread to other parts of the body Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi successfully treated a 72-year-old-man for a rare and aggressive bladder cancer known as ‘squamous cell carcinoma’. The patient underwent surgery performed by Dr. Bharath G, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, […]
5 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Your Joints Healthy and Pain-Free
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Think about the last time you went up the stairs, bent down to grab something, or even just lifted your arms above your shoulders. You probably didn’t even think about your joints – until they started hurting. The […]
How to tackle Guillain-Barré Syndrome with the help of nutrition
By Dr Soumita Biswas, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital The recent outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has raised concerns about the potential role of contaminated food and water. While the exact cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that contaminated water may be a contributing factor. In fact, […]
68-year-old woman from Delhi gives a new lease of life to two with kidney donation
On the morning of 17th February 2025, a 68-year-old woman suffered a seizure attack followed by rapid loss of consciousness. Her family immediately rushed her to HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka where an urgent CT scan confirmed massive brain hemorrhage. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she was declared brain […]
Care for your Colon
Dr. M P Madhu, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster RV Hospital Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes – the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called the colon. A colonoscopy is a test to diagnose the problems of […]
A Rare Condition: Surgery Saves 2-Day-Old Baby as Organs Shift Into Chest
In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of early detection and cutting-edge surgical techniques, a two-day-old baby underwent minimally invasive hernia repair surgery for left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). A condition that occurs only in 1 out of every 5000 delivered babies, CDH is a rare condition where a defect in the diaphragm allows abdominal […]
50-Year-Old Policeman from Coorg Successfully Treated for Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection at Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, Bengaluru
Diabetic foot with necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening skin and soft tissue condition that requires urgent surgical intervention to save the limbs and the life of the patient Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, has successfully treated a 50-year-old police officer from Coorg, who was diagnosed with a severe diabetic foot infection complicated by necrotizing fasciitis (a […]
Apollo First Med Hospitals Successfully Performs Complex Finger Replantation Surgeries Using Advanced Super-Microsurgery
Apollo First Med Hospital has successfully performed replantation surgeries on multiple patients who suffered traumatic finger amputations due to various accidents. The procedures, led by expert Plastic Surgeons Dr. V. Purushothaman and Dr. Sabari Girish Ambat, have restored not only the patients' finger functionality but also their ability to resume normal daily activities. The replantation […]
7 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Liver Healthy
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant – Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The liver is among the most underrated but busiest organs in your body. It’s a built-in detox system that removes toxins, metabolizes food and synthesizes vital proteins that sustain life. Although the liver has a special capacity for healing and regenerating itself, […]