Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, announced the expansion of its Apollo Advanced Stroke Network – a comprehensive, protocol-driven system designed to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients across the city. With one in four individuals above 25 years of age now at risk, and stroke cases increasingly being reported among younger populations, this initiative comes […]
How Personalised Medicine is Changing Cancer Treatment
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Cancer treatment is no longer limited to standard protocols. The same drug, given in the same way, does not work for every patient. That’s where personalised medicine comes in. It changes the approach. It looks at your unique biology, not just […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Achieves Tamil Nadu’s First Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker Implantation
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Chennai, has another remarkable milestone in advanced cardiac care with the successful implantation of Tamil Nadu’s first Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker. The complex procedure was performed by Dr. Karthigesan A. M., Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, and his expert cardiac team. The recipient was an 80-year-old male patient with hypertension, […]
Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, Jubilee Hills expands its offering: Launches Aesthetic Department
Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital in Jubilee Hills is proud to announce the launch of its new Aesthetic Department. This wholistic center will provide comprehensive care for women seeking to improve both the functional and cosmetic aspects of their intimate health and otherwise. The brand will offer a wide range of advanced solutions to address common concerns such as […]
Syrup or No Syrup? The New Guidelines Changing How Doctors Treat Cough in Children
By Dr. Jyothi Raghuram – Senior Consultant – General Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology For many years, whenever parents had a child with a cough, it was reflex to offer them a spoon of cough syrup. That is quickly changing. Throughout India, there has been a noticeable shift in the approach doctors take to prescribing cough syrups […]
The Dopamine Overdose How Modern Lifestyle is Rewiring Our Brains
Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, Consultant – Psychiatrist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has […]
When the Brain peeked through the Nose! Doctors at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka save a 33-year-old from a fatal condition
In a rare medical case, doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi, successfully treated a 33-year-old woman suffering from a severe condition in which a portion of her brain had herniated through the skull base into the nasal cavity and sinuses. The brain tissue had descended into her nasal passage and oral cavity due to erosion of […]
Aster CMI Hospital Successfully Performs Rare Minimally Invasive Triple Spinal Decompression in a Single Sitting
Aster CMI Hospital has once again demonstrated its clinical excellence by successfully performing a rare and complex triple spinal tandem decompression surgery in a single sitting using Minimally Invasive techniques. This landmark procedure highlights the hospital’s advanced capabilities in neurosurgical care, multidisciplinary expertise, and commitment to delivering life-changing outcomes for patients with complex spinal conditions. […]
Apollo OMR Marks a Milestone in Robotic Joint Replacement: 150 Surgeries, 150 Days
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR records a milestone in joint care by successfully completing over 150 Robotic Total Knee Replacements (TKR) surgeries in 150 days. Setting new standards in surgical precision and patient recovery, Apollo OMR races to be one of the fastest growing Robotic TKR centres in South India. The robotic technology used in these surgeries is Mako Smart Robotics, […]
Supporting Young Hearts: How Child Life Services Help Children in Hospitals
Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Consultant, Paediatrics Emergency and Paediatrics, Aster RV Hospital. Hospitals can be overwhelming for anyone but for children, they can feel downright frightening. From sudden emergencies to extended hospital stays, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines can cause anxiety, confusion, and even trauma. That’s where Child Life Specialists come in. These compassionate professionals […]