Dr. Deepika Sirineni Senior Consultant Neuro Physician, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the brain. Which affects today movements and in some cares thinking too. A particularly part of brain called substance nigra losso its cells caring loss of an important chemical called dopamine. Dopamine
Apollo unveils its annual report - Health of the Nation 2023 – highlighting the prevalence and growth of NCDs in India Finds an increase in prevalence of early risk factors like Obesity and Dislipidemia by 50% and 18% respectively between 2019 and 2022 ‘MIND HEALTH’ and Sleep emerge as a major unrecognized contributor to NCDs Apollo also enhances ProHealth, a 100% doctor curated and AI-backed health program that captures one’s health
As we commemorate the World Autism Day on 2nd April, 2023, there have been several momentous developments from research done on Autism, in the recent past. These findings raise the expectations of early detection and prevention of autism and management of autistic kids. The two
Dr. Sohini Sengupta Medical Laboratory Director, Redcliffe Labs Although the summer is approaching and temperatures begin to rise, the flu season is still here, and many people have started experiencing symptoms of the influenza virus. This year, the H3N2 strain is one of the most prevalent types
Smile Train India has been supporting 100%-free cleft surgeries and other comprehensive care for children in need for more than two decades Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused NGO, announces a major milestone — supporting 700,000 life-changing, free cleft surgeries in India through their network of
Dr Soumyava Basu, Network Head, Uveitis Services L V Prasad Eye Institute raises awareness on Ocular (eye) TB and talks about the latest research World TB Day - 24th March TB bacteria can spread from the lungs to any part of the body, including the eyes. With
By Dr. Manish Pattani, Consultant - Neuro Physician, HCG Hospitals, Bhavnagar Neuroimaging is a powerful tool that allows researchers and clinicians to visualise the structure and functionality of the human brain. Recent decades have witnessed significant progress in neuroimaging techniques, profoundly contributing to our comprehension of
MedGenome Labs, a leading provider of genetic testing services in India, has announced the launch of a ground-breaking first-ever Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Type 1 (FSHD1) test in India. MedGenome Labs is the first commercial lab to offer this new genetic test that will help individuals
India is home to millions of cancer patients. Currently, there is an upsurge in cancer cases as a large number of people are getting detected with lung, oral, colon, breast, ovaries, cervical, and stomach. To commemorate World Cancer Month, Zynova Shalby Multi-Speciality Hospitals, Ghatkopar organized a cancer awareness walkathon. The walkathon began from
Designed to deliver confidence and reliability for diagnostic development and testing, the Applied Biosystems™ TaqPath™ PCR kits for infectious diseases such as Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MTB MDR), M. Tuberculosis complex (MTB), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and for
