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,
A dedicated team led by Dr Padma Srivastava, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Lullanagar, Pune has successfully treated a 29-year-old married woman, Riya (name changed), has successfully who been suffering from severe endometriosis. Mrs Riya, a resident of Lullanagar, had been struggling with severe
In a ground-breaking move that promises to transform patient care across the nation, Agilus Diagnostics, India’s largest diagnostic company, proudly announces the launch of its Pharmacogenomics Testing Service. This innovative service empowers healthcare providers and patients with vital insights into how individual genetic profiles influence
In a groundbreaking medical development at Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Mrs. Subbulu resident of Markapuram, has become one of the first patients to undergo a cutting-edge glaucoma surgery, known as KDB Excisional Goniotomy, along with cataract surgery. This advanced procedure was performed by Dr.
