With the peak of winter just a few weeks away in Bengaluru – a city often referred to as the allergy capital of India – a prominent homeopathic specialist has reported a surge in patients presenting with allergy-related complaints. Dr. Kushal Banerjee, second-generation homeopath and Senior Consultant at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee Clinic, Bengaluru, said: “At […]
Aarthi Scans Expands Its India-First ‘Vital Insights’ Longevity Lab to Bengaluru, Marking the Next Phase of Strategic Expansion
Aarthi Scans and Labs, India’s largest integrated diagnostics provider, today inaugurated its new performance and longevity lab, Vital Insights, at its Jayanagar centre. The facility was launched by Basu Shanker, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Founder of Primal Patterns, in the presence of Dr Aarthi Prasannaa, Chief radiologist and Director, […]
Kauvery Hospitals Surgeon Sets Global Record with 13 Robotic Hernia Surgeries in One Day
Dr. Ganesh Shenoy, Director of Surgical Gastroenterology and Robotic Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City, Bengaluru, has set a world record of completing the most number of robotic hernia surgeries-13, by a single surgeon using a single da Vinci surgical system in a single day. This achievement showcases Dr. Shenoy’s extraordinary surgical skill, consistency and […]
At the deep end
Mr. Vijay C, Psycho – Oncologist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is […]
Cautious Deepavali – Take Care of Your Eyes – Play Safe
Dr Ravi Dorairaj, Consultant Opthalmologist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bengaluru Few festivals in India match the excitement and festive spirit of Diwali. Regardless of religion or region, the entire country comes alive to celebrate the festival of lights. Amidst all the joy and celebrations, it is crucial to take precautions to protect ourselves, especially our eyes, […]
Aster RV Hospital Inaugurates Modern Police Outpost to Support Bengaluru’s Traffic Police
In a gesture of appreciation and community partnership Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar inaugurated a modern police outpost to recognize the dedicated service of Bengaluru’s traffic police. The facility aims to offer officers a comfortable space to rest and refresh while managing city traffic in challenging weather conditions. The outpost was inaugurated by Dr. Prashanth […]
Sammprada Hospital, Bengaluru, Launches Advanced Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Sammprada Hospital, one of Bengaluru’s leading centres for cancer and critical care, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, aimed at making world-class cancer treatment accessible and affordable to patients from across India. The launch was graced by Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South Constituency, who attended as […]
Rapid Advances in Cancer Therapy will Soon Turn Cancer into a Chronic Disease like Any Other, say Top Oncologists
Recent years have seen tremendous advances in diagnosis, staging, prognostication and therapy of cancer patients. Overall survival rate of cancer patients has rapidly increased over the last 10-15 years. In many non-curative settings, cancer is now being converted into just a chronic disease with which patient can live. This was said by top oncologists assembled […]
7 Metabolic Red Flags in Your 30s That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Turning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the first whispers of metabolic imbalance — changes that, if […]
7 Common Habits That Damage Your Hearing Without You Realizing
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Hearing is something most of us take for granted—until we start noticing changes. Unlike vision problems, which are often obvious, hearing loss creeps silently and can be permanent once it sets in. While genetics, age, and medical conditions certainly play a role, […]