Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician, Aster RV Hospitals, Bengaluru Melanoma is a relatively aggressive and serious form of skin cancer, originating in melanocytes, such as cells responsible for pigmentation in the skin because they produce melanin pigment. Melanoma is usually more rapidly spreading than squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma, and […]
Breathe Easy: Preventing Pneumonia This Winter
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital During the change of weather, especially during winters, people do catch different diseases like cold, cough, and fever. In most of these cases, the mere disease is flu, but some people develop pneumonia afterward as a secondary infection. According to the […]
Fighting Viral Hepatitis in India: Prevention, Risks, and the Path to Better Health
Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology & Integrated Liver Care, Aster RV Hospital Understanding Hepatitis Viral hepatitis is a liver infection caused by different viruses (A, B, C, D, E). In India, it is a significant public health issue. As per the World Health Organization reports, Hepatitis B impacts nearly 4 crore people in […]
Nourishing Choices For Women Suffering From PCOS
Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide, causing a myriad of symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and weight gain along with insulin resistance. A woman suffering from PCOS may sometimes feel […]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: The Need to Recognize Symptoms of the Disease
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Different types of blood cancers affect the function of blood cells and can disrupt the body’s ability to fight infections, regulate bleeding and maintain a healthy bone marrow. Chronic leukemia is a type of blood cancer that […]
Beyond Symptoms: Exploring Lifestyle’s Connection to Chronic Pain
Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster RV Hospital Chronic pain, characterized by its persistence beyond tissue healing, is now recognized as a distinct disease entity by the International Classification of Diseases. Understanding the role of lifestyle in chronic pain management is crucial, as it can significantly influence a patient’s recovery […]
The Impact of HIV/AIDS and STIs on Fertility: What Indian Couples Need to Know
Dr Sandhya Mishra, Consultant – Reproductive Medicine & Gynecologist, Milann Fertility Centre, Indiranagar, Bengaluru Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are major global health issues, impacting quality of life, causing infertility, cancers, and pregnancy complications, and playing a key role in HIV transmission. Infertility affects one in six people globally, impacting about […]
Lump in Your Chest? Men, Breast Cancer Isn’t Just a Woman’s Disease
Dr. Shantling Nigudgi, Sr. Consultant Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Kalaburagi Just as physical strength requires awareness, so does overall well-being. By cultivating body awareness and seeking professional help, you can better interpret the subtle signals your body sends, paving the way to a life of optimal vitality and happiness. While breast cancer is most […]
Awareness on Zika Virus During Pregnancy
Dr. Tarakeswari, Chief Medical Director, Fernandez Hospital urged hospitals to maintain constant vigilance by screening pregnant women for Zika virus infection The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states following reports of Zika virus cases. The advisory emphasises the importance of maintaining constant vigilance and implementing proactive measures to control the spread […]
Sarcomas, cancer of connective tissue, grow silently without symptoms, pose challenge in early diagnosis
Sarcoma, a rare and complex form of cancer that arises from connective tissues such as bone, muscle and fat, poses significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This type of cancer is very rare and represents only 1% of adult cancers. Sarcoma is of many different types and can grow silently without causing any symptoms. […]