Dr. Shamkiran Associate Consultant – Paediatric Endocrinology Aster Whitefield Hospital Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks and destroys theinsulin-producing cells in the pancreas.In recent years, doctors across India have noticed an alarming rise in Type 1 diabetes among children.This
The centre was inaugurated by Jonty Rhodes, the acclaimed South African cricketer and epilepsy advocate, who courageously battled the condition as a child · Aster Hospitals has established itself as a leader in epilepsy care, having performed more than 260 epilepsy procedures Aster DM Healthcare Ltd., one
430 million people affected worldwide Cochlear implants are the ideal solution KIMS Hospitals CMD Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao According to estimates by the World Health Organization, nearly 6% of the global population around 430 million people suffer from partial or complete hearing loss. Experts predict that this number
In a major move to strengthen pediatric healthcare, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the statewide expansion of Type 1 diabetes care for children across all government hospitals. The initiative, unveiled by the state’s Health Minister, aims to ensure early diagnosis, uninterrupted treatment, and long-term
Held ahead of World Diabetes Day, the conference brought together top health experts to address prevention, management, and women’s health across life stages. “Diabetes has emerged as one of India’s most pressing public health challenges, demanding urgent preventive action. India today stands on the brink of a
Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a national, NGO dedicated to promoting awareness, advocacy, and care for people living with dementia, and Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, India’s leading Precision Ayurveda hospital network under the Apollo Hospitals Group, have joined hands to advance integrative dementia care and awareness in
pidemic, driven by a sharp rise in lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The alarming trend underscores the urgent need for preventive healthcare measures, early screening, and public awareness. According to experts, nearly one in ten adults in India may be living with some
India’s Molbio Diagnostics has been awarded the prestigious Kochon Prize 2024 for its groundbreaking portable molecular diagnostic platform, a transformative innovation that has significantly advanced the fight against infectious diseases globally. The Kochon Prize, instituted by the Stop TB Partnership and funded by the Kochon Foundation
Dr. Sameeta Mercy Prabhu, Consultant - Paediatric Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital When we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 in every 2,000 children, and timely recognition makes all
Mr Manish Mohta, Founder of Learning Spiral In the age of artificial intelligence, healthcare is one of the most promising and sensitive frontiers. But behind every “smart diagnosis”, every predictive alert, and every automated analysis lies a quiet but critical process: data annotation. For AI to
