Authored by Dr. Mitesh Khunt, Consultant Oncosurgeon, HCG Hospitals, Rajkot Women’s health is uniquely vulnerable to infections due to biological, hormonal, and societal factors. The anatomy of the female reproductive system provides a more conducive environment for certain pathogens to thrive, making women more prone to
Dr. Sabia Mangat, Consultant - Gynaecologist, Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Milann Fertility Hospital, Chandigarh Nearly 1 in 7 couples are unable to conceive even after frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a period of one year or longer. In upto half of these couples, male factor is
Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Pregnancy is a transformative period marked by significant physiological changes. While most pregnancies progress smoothly, some may involve complications that require immediate medical attention. One such complication is the formation of a
Dr. Sunitha Mahesh, Medical Director & Senior Consultant - Infertility and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Milann, Bengaluru Is infertility a disease? In contrast to other diseases, there is no linear progression of this condition and there is no discrimination based on demographic or cultural differences. There are
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
Seminar emphasizes the need for women-specific clinics, evidence-based research, and revamped nutrition initiatives. Esteemed panelists call for a renewed focus on Mission Millet and integrating gut health into public health strategies. Calling for integrated healthcare solutions for women’s gut health, a seminar with prominent experts
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
Whether driven by an increasingly individualistic mindset, changing lifestyles, genetic factors, pollution, or other influences, the stark reality is that infertility is rising worldwide. The WHO projects that by 2025, nearly 10 million couples will face difficulties conceiving. In India, a 2023 study reveals a
This is the largest midline Incisional hernia to be operated through minimal invasive method in Pune The patient had multiple co-morbidities, including asthma, hypertension, diabetes in addition to advanced age as risk factors Doctors at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune successfully treated a 65 year old
Fernandez Hospital Education and Research Foundation, the research arm of Fernandez Foundation has partnered with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust (SSSH&ET), a Public Charitable Trust to collaborate and improve maternal and newborn health by enhancing the quality of intrapartum care in the Sri
