In a successful effort to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment, Manipal Hospital Sarjapur hosted an insightful event titled “BE FAST TO BEAT THE STROKE – Learn the Signs, Save a Life” on World Stroke Day 2024. The event took place at the 10th
Winner of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards 2023 – Nurse Margaret Shepherd from the UK donates to a fund for free genetic testing for neonatal diabetes from the 2 CR INR prize. This donation is part of efforts to mark World Diabetes Day 2024, which
Dr. Manoj Deshmukh, Radiologist, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. Radiology imaging is commonly used to diagnose various health issues, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Radiology plays a critical role in the healthcare sector by aiding in early detection, staging, and treatment, which leads to successful patient
In women, fertility starts declining in the late 20s and early 30s, while a rapid decline is seen after 35 years of age. By the time they reach puberty the quality and quantity of eggs decreases from millions to 30,000. We can say that age is
The patient had Breast Reconstruction Surgery, and once her adjuvant cancer treatments are finished, the nipple and areola will be recreated using local tissue along with tattooing. Given the patient’s unmarried status, her Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were also assessed for the possibility of preserving her
Dr. Shireen Furtado, Sr. Consultant - Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, leading to the rapid growth of skin cells that form scales and red patches, often accompanied by itching and discomfort. Affecting millions
Dr. Pinaki Mahato, Consultant - Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara In the medical field, misunderstandings frequently distort our perception of certain conditions, creating unnecessary fear and confusion. It’s important to rely on accurate information and recognize the strides medical science has made in detecting and
(Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru) A lively young adult would never have suspected that persistent stomach aches and unexplained fatigue were anything more than stress from a hectic job or busy schedule. Cancer was the last
Dr. Raghunath S.K, Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-oncology and Robotic Surgery, HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bangalore Cancer treatment is evolving rapidly, with immuno-oncology offering a novel approach that uses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Prostate cancer, one of the
Dr. Akila-V- Nephrologist-Aster CMI Hospital-Bangalore. Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard deposits formed from minerals and salts that crystallize in the kidneys. Affecting millions worldwide, these stones can cause severe pain and discomfort. The Formation of Kidney Stones Kidney stones form when urine becomes concentrated,
