Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material.
Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that
In a heartfelt initiative to raise cancer awareness, the Merck India team is donating inspiring paintings to hospitals across India as part of its ‘Art Against Cancer’ campaign. Aligning with this initiative, MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre (MOC) at Kemps Corner recently received a
A 26-year-old man from Karimnagar had unknowingly carried a pen cap in his lungs for 21 years after accidentally swallowing it at the age of five. Over the past month, he had been experiencing persistent cough and unexplained weight loss. His condition worsened significantly over
Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The liver is among the most underrated but busiest organs in your body. It's a built-in detox system that removes toxins, metabolizes food and synthesizes vital proteins that sustain life. Although the liver
Reimagining Retail Health with this new concept, announcing 1000 pharmacies, clinics and diagnostics in the next two years as patient touch points Apollo is revolutionizing healthcare access with a groundbreaking milestone the launch of its 6,500th Apollo Pharmacy in Narsingi, one of Hyderabad's fastest-growing suburbs.
~Approximatley, 5-6/1000 children suffer from the problem of hearing loss~ For the first time in KHARGHAR, a team led by Dr. Rajendra Waghela, Consultant ENT Surgeon, at Medicover Hospital under the Guidance Of Dr Sanjiv Badhwar- Kdah, has achieved a landmark milestone by successfully performing a cochlear-implant surgery on a 2.5-year-old baby girl with congenital profound hearing loss. Anika (name changed)*, a baby girl from Mahad had
Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of children worldwide, including India. Characterised by recurring seizures, Epilepsy can significantly impact a child’s health. However, with proper medical management and care, children with Epilepsy can lead stable lives. Parents
Dr. Sandhya Rani, Sr. Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Increased reports of period pain has been noticed in recent times. As a young woman, it's essential to take care of one's reproductive health. Many complications during this age can affect
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore As parents, ensuring that our children grow up healthy and strong is a top priority. One often overlooked but essential aspect of a child’s health is deworming. Intestinal worms are common among
