In a case that truly showcased the technological advancements achieved by Bangalore, India in the field of Neuroscience, Niyati (name changed), a 37-year-old young IT Professional from Bengaluru working at US decided to head home for a complex surgery at the junction on base of
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruWhen we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruTurning 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
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
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruFatty liver disease, which used to be rare, has become alarmingly prevalent, particularly in India, where sedentary living and diets high in carbohydrates are routine. However, even as awareness grows, there remain a
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD - Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruChildren today are exposed to a wide range of infections through schools, playgrounds, or daycare environments. While occasional colds and infections are a part of growing up, frequent illnesses
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant - Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruDonating blood is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to help save lives. Just one unit of blood can help multiple patients in need—whether it’s a
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruBreathing should be effortless. But for millions, conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make every breath feel like a struggle. While both involve difficulty
Dr Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant - Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Arthritis is commonly perceived as a condition that only affects older adults. However, children are not immune to this disease either. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis
Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruIn the fast-paced world we live in today, we tend to only think about what we consume in terms of calories, proteins, and fats, but we hardly ever take the time to
