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Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore As parents, ensuring that our children grow up healthy and strong is a top priority. One often overlooked but essential aspect of a child’s health is deworming. Intestinal worms are common among

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Hema Krishna P, Consultant - Neurology and Movement Disorders, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This system, consisting of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord,

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Dr Mahesh D M, Consultant Endocrinologist, Aster CMI Hospital Ozempic is currently one of the most popular drugs on the market, with many Hollywood as well as Bollywood celebs allegedly using it to lose weight. Recently on Christmas, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took to

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Dr. C N Patil, HOD and Lead Consultant - Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January 2025 marks Blood Donation Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to spotlight the myriad benefits of this selfless act. Blood donation is more than a gesture of generosity—it is

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Dr. Ashwin Santosh Shetty, Consultant – Ophthalmology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore January is recognized as Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge about this sight-threatening disease. Often called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma progresses without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, making awareness

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Dr. Hema Krishna P, Consultant, Neurology and Movement disorders Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore With the winter months come some health issues like colds, nausea, and viral fever. However, one health issue that can be a recurring one is headache. Winter cold air and harsh climate can

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Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Thyroid Awareness Week, observed annually, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of thyroid health. Thyroid plays a pivotal role in regulating the body's metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance. Despite its significance,

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Dr. Sanjay Bhat, Sr. Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Angina, also known as angina pectoris, refers to chest pain or discomfort resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary artery disease

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Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Pregnancy is a transformative period marked by significant physiological changes. While most pregnancies progress smoothly, some may involve complications that require immediate medical attention. One such complication is the formation of a

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Wegener’s Granulomatosis, a rare disease that is 1 in 10,00,000 children A 7-year-old girl was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor. A detailed medical evaluation revealed a rare, life-threatening autoimmune condition, Wegener's Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA),

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