In a rare and delicate procedure, doctors at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, successfully removed a sharp metallic cloth pin that had been accidentally inhaled and lodged deep in the lung of a 55-year-old woman for over a month. The foreign body was safely retrieved through
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department - Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Breathing should be effortless. But for millions, conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make every breath feel like a struggle. While both involve difficulty
Important Lessons for Indian Youth to Resist Narrative of E-Cigarette Manufacturers Studies by UC San Diego, University of Auckland and University of Sydney exposes e-cigarette companies E-cigarette companies’ claims about vaping displacing smoking are false The belief that vaping will help in quitting smoking
Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), a leader in cutting-edge cancer care, has launched India’s first LungLife Screening Program for early detection of lung cancer. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat lung cancer, which accounts for 5.9% of all cancers and 8.1% of cancer-related deaths in India.
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital. Lung cancer is a formidable adversary, claiming countless lives each year. Enhancing public awareness about this disease is crucial. Awareness of lung cancer is essential for saving lives. By understanding the disease, its
Marking the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi conducted comprehensive pulmonology tests in various sectors of Dwarka. The aim of this activity was to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and how it impacts the lungs and overall
Diabetes, sleep apnea other diseases that have a co-relation with rising levels of air pollution On the second day of the ‘Illness to Wellness’ Summit organised by ASSOCHAM Foundation for CSR, under the aegis of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), eminent
Women and children too face Obstructive Sleep Apnea * Mostly undiagnosed, and neglected * Special masterclass in KIMS Hospitals on Sleep Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall physical, mental, and emotional health. On average, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping or trying
Thousands of Made in China E-Cigarettes on route to Delhi seized in Noida Mothers Against Vaping underscores the critical importance of increased seizures and heightened awareness about the harmful effects of these devices among children and the youth Advocates anti-vaping campaigns using influencers to
Kenvue, the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, released a groundbreaking whitepaper addressing challenges in cough evaluation and management at the primary care level endorsed by The Association of Physicians of India (API). The paper titled "Addressing Dilemmas in Cough Evaluation & Management
