Dr Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Usually, people mention smoking being the main reason for poor health in their statements, but what a lot of folks overlook is that the smoke filling up the room will not just be confined to the smoker. It stealthily moves to […]
The Silent Surge: Liver Cancer Is Rising Among Young Indians
Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology & Integrated Liver Care, Aster RV Hospital Liver cancer has traditionally been seen as a condition that affects older adults, often linked to heavy drinking or long-term hepatitis infections. However, a concerning trend is emerging in India: more young people – many who don’t drink alcohol and don’t […]
Understanding Pneumonia- Causes & Risk Factors
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Each year, on November 12, we observe World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness about one of the most serious and often overlooked respiratory infections. Pneumonia, an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, is a leading cause […]
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, […]
PCOS: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Dr. Mridula Devi A, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital As we go about achieving meaningful things and inventing new technology and solutions, there is something that people are forgetting in this daily hustle. The rush for competition and money is making them ignore the most precious value in human life – ‘the […]
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 […]
Bangalore Metro Becomes Lifeline Aster RV Hospital Performs Life-Saving Transplant with Donor Heart Transported via Namma Metro
In a remarkable feat of medical expertise, coordination, and civic collaboration, doctors at Aster RV Hospital in Bangalore successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant surgery on a critically ill patient, offering a renewed chance at life and hope to an ailing heart. Demonstrating exemplary teamwork, a donor heart was transported from Sparsh Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, to […]
Every 4 Seconds a Brain Under Siege- 90% could be saved
Ms. Palak Dengla Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital Every 4 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. Every 8 seconds, someone dies from it. With 7 million deaths annually and over 160 million disability-adjusted life years lost globally, stroke remains the world’s second-leading killer. What is Stroke? A stroke is a “brain attack”—like how a heart attack […]
Thyroid Cancer: A Silent Disease with a Strong Chance of Cure
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology, Aster RV Hospital Thyroid cancer, once considered rare, is now one of the fastest-growing cancers worldwide. In India, it accounts for around 3 – 4% of all cancers and is most common among women aged 25 to 65. Unlike many other cancers, thyroid […]
How much work is too much work? Understanding Burnout Among Women
Dr. Smrithi D Nayak, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital In today’s fast-paced world, workplace burnout has become a silent struggle for many women. With growing responsibilities both at home and at work, women often find themselves caught between the pressure to perform and the need to care for others. Over time, this […]