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
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,
** First of its kind in the Telugu states* ** Advanced technique to redirect blood flow* Doctors successfully treated a 64-year-old woman suffering from a brain aneurysm (swollen blood vessels in the brain) using an advanced device called Trenza at KIMS ICON Hospital in Visakhapatnam. This marks
This patient was able to walk pain-free by averting the need for an ankle replacement surgery A Team led by Dr. Saikat Jena conducted a two-hour-long Ankle Arthroscopy on a 58-year-old retired army man from Mumbai to address his ankle pain and cartilage damage while avoiding Ankle Replacement Surgery. Mr Kallappa Dhule, a
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),
