Cure SMA Foundation of India, the largest parent-led patient advocacy organization for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in the country, appreciates and acknowledges the positive strides made by the Government of India, the judiciary and the entire healthcare ecosystem towards addressing rare diseases in India. In
Strengthening their commitment to serving people through quality medical services and empathetic care for over three decades, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad achieved another medical breakthrough by treating a 5-month-old baby for congenital hearing impairment, making him the youngest in India to undergo a cochlear implant surgery.The
Motherhood Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, proudly hosted a successful World Prematurity Day celebration. This event brought together parents and healthcare professionals to raise awareness about preterm birth and the significance of specialized neonatal care, all while enjoying a day filled with fun activities. The World Prematurity Day
Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to process glucose, is becoming increasingly common in children and adolescents. Historically, Type 1 diabetes was the predominant form of the disease in young people,
Recent statistics reveal that there is a significant rise in eye trauma cases during Diwali As Diwali celebrations light up homes and streets across India, eye care professionals are urging the public to take extra precautions to prevent eye injuries and allergies caused by firecrackers
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children organized a cheerful day-long ‘Diwali Mela’ filled with creativity and joy for more than 50 children battling with different types of illness in the hospital premises. The celebration consisted of lantern and diya making, rangoli making, dance, funfair games,
“Today, prevention is the cure!” Anu Acharya, CEO, Mapmygenome remarked at ABP Network’s The Southern Rising Summit 2024. In the session titled, “Knowing Yourself: Why it Matters”, Anu Acharya said, 'I started my journey 24 years ago in the domain of gene and genome, though I
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore World Polio Day is marked internationally on October 24 every year. It is a necessary awareness for the battle of polio. It is a viral disease that mainly affects children below the
Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. Authored by Dr. Gowri Ravi Chinthalapalli, Consultant - Child Development, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Around 7% of school-age children in India
This six-month initiative will be implemented in Mumbai, targeting Balwadis and primary-grade students aged between 3 and 14 years In a remarkable initiative aimed at fighting malnutrition among children, Akshaya Chaitanya, is proud to announce the launch of the “Bowl of Growth Program”. This program is
