In a compelling case that underscores the importance of early diagnosis and expert intervention, an 11-year-old boy from Devanahalli Taluk, overcame the challenges posed by Moyamoya disease—a rare cerebrovascular disorder often leading to continuous strokes. Known to have a prevalence rate of 0.35 to 0.94
Dr. S M Fayaz, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Exercise is not only about achieving a fit body; it's a fundamental part of building a healthy life. A lack of physical activity can lead to various health issues. Regular exercise promotes both mental
Dr. Amit Shrivastav, Director and Head of Department, Neurology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Trauma to the brain and spine represents some of the most serious injuries a person can face, often with profound and long-lasting effects. These injuries, which may result from accidents, falls, or sports-related
In a ground-breaking medical achievement, a multidisciplinary team of doctors at Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute, an exclusive pediatric heart centre has successfully performed a fetal balloon aortic valvuloplasty on a 27-week-old fetus, a life-saving intervention on a fetus diagnosed with critical aortic stenosis. What makes
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
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
Dr. Sunitha Mahesh, Medical Director & Senior Consultant - Infertility and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Milann, Bengaluru Is infertility a disease? In contrast to other diseases, there is no linear progression of this condition and there is no discrimination based on demographic or cultural differences. There are
Stroke has become a rising health concern affecting all age groups, emphasizing the urgent need for swift medical intervention. At Gleneagles Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, a special event was held to honor 10 remarkable stroke survivors, celebrating their resilience and triumph over a life-altering emergency. A stroke
** First of its kind in the Telugu states* ** Advanced technique to redirect blood flow* Doctors successfully treated a 64-year-old woman suffering from a brain aneurysm (swollen blood vessels in the brain) using an advanced device called Trenza at KIMS ICON Hospital in Visakhapatnam. This marks
Prof. Dr. Nagamalesh U M, Lead Consultant - Cardiology, Interventional Cardiologist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore heart diseases remain one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and its connection to diabetes is particularly concerning. Individuals with diabetes face a significantly heightened risk of developing cardiovascular problems,
