Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS), in association with Aster RV Hospital, successfully organized a Mega Blood Donation Camp for residents and employees at VBHC Palmhaven Apartments, Bangalore. The initiative witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 60 generous donors, each contributing towards saving lives and supporting the healthcare system’s ongoing need for blood. The camp was […]
Kinder Hospitals Launches Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Bangalore
Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Center, Bengaluru, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at its flagship facility in the city. The new unit enhances Kinder’s vision of providing specialized, high-quality critical care to infants, children, and adolescents in urgent need. Dr. Bhaskar Shenoy, Head of Department and Consultant – […]
Kauvery Hospitals Crosses 760+ Organ Transplants
Kauvery Hospitals, one of South India’s fastest-growing healthcare institutions, announced the successful completion of 760+ organ transplants across its network since 2024, spanning kidney, liver, heart, and lung procedures. The Electronic City unit alone contributed 64 successful transplants, including 52 kidney and 11 liver transplants in under two years, underscoring the unit’s rapid progression and clinical capability. Kauvery […]
Aster RV Hospital successfully organizes Blood Donation Camp at SBI LHO Bangalore
Aster RV Hospital and Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) recently organized a mega blood donation camp. The camp was conducted at the Aster SBI LHO, Bangalore. The camp saw 153 generous employees donating their blood to aid patients in various hospitals. Mr. Sudhindra Bhat, COO – Aster RV Hospital said, “At Aster RV Hospital, […]
Understanding Brain Rot and Its Impact: A Growing Concern
Dr. Sushma Gopalan, Child Psychologist – Child Life Specialist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Brain rot refers to the gradual deterioration of mental sharpness caused by prolonged exposure to unproductive activities, such as binge-watching mindless videos, endless scrolling through social media, or consuming trivial, overly simplified content. The phenomenon is often linked to habits that overstimulate […]
Early Signs of Autism in Children
Dr. Ravi Kumar C P, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore A developmental disorder known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has an impact on a person’s perception and interactions with others. It is typified by difficulties with social interaction, narrow interests, and repeated actions. Even though each kid with ASD presents differently, early […]
Top Benefits and Considerations of the MAC Diet
Ms. Veena V, Dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore The term “MAC diet” can refer to various dietary approaches, each offering unique benefits. Here’s a detailed look at the three primary types of MAC diets, their advantages, and considerations for those who might need to be cautious. MAC (Microbiota Accessible Carbohydrates) Diet Focus: This diet emphasizes consuming […]
Tips for teenagers to manage intense menstrual pain
Dr Prathima Reddy – Director & Lead Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru From cramps to mood swings, the monthly cycle brings its own set of discomforts making it a challenging experience for many women, particularly teenagers. Menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, is a common occurrence for many teenagers during their monthly cycles. […]
Immunotherapy a lifesaver for stage 4 renal cancer
Dr. Raghunath S.K, Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-oncology and Robotic Surgery HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bangalore In the fight against kidney cancer, especially in its advanced stages, the advent of immunotherapy has brought new hope. Imagine your body's immune system as an army fighting invaders like germs. Immunotherapy gives this army special training and tools to […]
A One-Year-Old Received a New Lease of Life with a Cochlear Implant
One-year-old Chander (name changed) from Bangalore underwent an intricate cochlear implant surgery that effectively restored his hearing. Cochlear implants function by bypassing damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. The implant generates signals that travel through the auditory nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound. SPARSH Hospital, with […]