Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Dr SUSHANTKUMAR IKHAR, Senior Medical Oncologist & Hematologist HCG Hospital Nagpur Immunotherapy is a drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a new modality of treatment. immunotherapy is given intravenously (injection) usually at 2 or 3 weeks interval. Ipilimumab is the first immunotherapy approved for cancer treatment. there are several others drugs in this category for example Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab , Atezolizumab and Avelumab. Immunotherapy
A researcher from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to identify women at elevated risk of cervical cancer years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improving patient outcomes. The research, led by
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
The child suffered nearly 60% burn injuries after accidentally falling into a container of hot liquid and later developed cardiac arrest. Advanced pediatric intensive care, infection control, wound management, and multidisciplinary treatment at Ankura Hospital for Women & Children, Pune, helped him overcome life threatening
Author: Asha BV, Senior Director of Global Software Engineering, Philips India | For too long, sleep has been treated as the silent background of our lives, important, yet overlooked. We celebrate productivity, hustle, and constant connectivity, while rest is often reduced to a routine checkbox at the end
A new study has found that yoga may offer significant benefits for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's disease by enhancing cognitive function, alleviating symptoms of depression, and improving gut health, highlighting the potential of mind body interventions in the management of neurodegenerative disorders. The research adds
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Kailash Institute of Naturopathy, Ayurveda & Yoga (KINAY), which is a wing of Kailash Healthcare, is organizing a series of wellness activities with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Aging' on June 21st. The purpose of these activities is to promote
A new Australian study has shed light on why walking tends to become slower, less efficient, and more tiring as people age, revealing that the body increasingly prioritizes stability over energy efficiency in an effort to reduce the risk of falls. The research, led by Flinders
Dr Kavya D Sharma, Consultant Reproductive Medicine, Milann - Fertility and Birthing Hospital, Bengaluru Summer brings longer days and vibrant energy, but for many couples planning for a family, the rising temperatures and shifts in lifestyle can introduce unexpected challenges. While discussions around fertility often focus
