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,
Dr. Amit Yelsangikar, Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Constipation is a common yet often overlooked health issue that affects people of all ages. To promote better understanding and awareness, the medical community observes Constipation Awareness Month annually. The initiative emphasizes the importance of
Participants using tirzepatide lost 22.8 kg and participants on semaglutide lost 15.0 kg SURMOUNT-5 compared tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, to semaglutide, a mono GLP-1 receptor agonist in adults living with obesity without diabetes Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced topline results
Dr. Kuntal Deb Barma, Medical Director DHI India Did you know that good hair transplant surgery is not just about an experienced doctor? It also largely depends on the post-procedure care. How patients will treat their scalp after the procedure will affect hair growth, the follicles'
In a remarkable achievement, a team led by Dr Megraj Ingle, Director and Senior Consultant of Gastroenterology, has successfully treated a 61-year-old man suffering from a rare and complex swallowing disorder, Achalasia. The patient, who had been struggling with severe difficulty swallowing for two years,
(Dr. Banarji B. H, Senior Consultant - Orthopedics, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru) Shoulder arthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilagenous lining of the shoulder joint bones, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, knee and hip
This article aims to shed light on the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for diseases that impact one’s breathing. Emphysema (causes shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (making one prone to constant
(Dr. Shilpa Ellur- Senior Consultant - Reproductive Medicine & High-Risk Obstetrician, Milann Fertility Center Bengaluru) Cholesterol, despite its negative reputation, plays a crucial role in our health, particularly during pregnancy. Elevated cholesterol levels, known as hypercholesterolemia, occur when there is an excess of cholesterol in the
Aster CMI Hospital First in India to Implant Advanced Brain-Sensing Device A 72-year-old Parkinson's patient has become the first in India to receive a revolutionary brain-sensing device, the Percept RC. This procedure marks a leap forward in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, offering hope to countless
“Today, prevention is the cure!” Anu Acharya, CEO, Mapmygenome remarked at ABP Network’s The Southern Rising Summit 2024. In the session titled, “Knowing Yourself: Why it Matters”, Anu Acharya said, 'I started my journey 24 years ago in the domain of gene and genome, though I
