Dr. Sushma Gopalan, Child Psychologist - Child Life Specialist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder that affects an individual's perception of reality, emotions, and behavior. While it is commonly diagnosed in late adolescence or early adulthood, it can also occur in
9 Years Later, 64-Year-Old Woman Struggling With Parkinson’s Disease Finds Relief In a groundbreaking achievement, a 64-year-old woman with advanced Parkinson's Disease has been given new hope through Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery. This novel surgery marks a significant milestone in the treatment of Parkinson's disease,
Authored by Dr. Khushali Lalcheta, Consultant Physician, HCG Hospitals, Rajkot Diabetes is often a misunderstood condition that impacts various lives worldwide in different age groups. Managing diabetes requires careful lifestyle adjustments, from monitoring blood sugar to balancing diet and exercise. However, the journey of living with diabetes
Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant - Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, also known as vertical transmission, occurs when the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted from an HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. This
DLabs at the Indian School of Business (ISB), in partnership with CitiusTech, has recently virtually unveiled the third cohort of its flagship healthcare accelerator programme, ‘I-HEAL @ ISB 3.0’. This initiative aims to strengthen the digital healthcare ecosystem in India by fostering innovation, supporting startups,
Mental Health at the Forefront of Primary Care In a significant step towards integrating mental healthcare services into primary healthcare, the Government of India has included mental health services in the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced that over 1.73 lakh Sub-Health Centres
Authored by Dr. Priyank Gupta, Sr. Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad Being active is an essential component of both fitness and overall health. For individuals battling Arthritis, staying active can be a challenge. This condition, characterized by joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, can notably
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
Dr. Sandhya Mishra, Consultant - Reproductive Medicine & Gynaecologist, Milann Fertility Center, Bengaluru. Couples often find it difficult to cope with infertility. Each couple’s treatment significantly influences the quest for a solution to the problem. With alternatives such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF),
- Two stones in the right kidney, two in the left - A rare condition affecting only 10 in 100,000 children - First case of its kind reported in Andhra Pradesh - Urine blocked due to large stones - Stones removed using endoscopic procedure by Kurnool KIMS doctors Pediatric organs,
