Dr Sriram Simakurthy, Chief Medical Officer, Sankara Eye Hospital, HyderabadSight is one of our most valued senses, which allows us to connect with the world around us. Withage, however, for millions of people, eyesight-related challenges begin with slight blurriness andprogressively lead to irreversible vision loss.Among
Transforming Misconceptions into Knowledge: “Heartstrong” Enhances Understanding of Cardiac Wellbeing in India~In a time when heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Kaushal Chhatrapati has announced the launch of his new book “Heart Strong (Heartstrong)”
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Gleneagles Hospital has introduced an AI-enabled Hub-and-Spoke stroke model that connects diagnostic centres across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to its stroke team in real time, helping detect strokes early, reduce treatment delays, and improve outcomesWith stroke cases rising rapidly across India and delays in
Creating Awareness on Congenital Heart DefectsDr. R. ShanthipriyaConsultant Paediatric CardiologistKIMS Cuddles, VisakhapatnamCongenital Heart Disease one of the most common birth defects. Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) affect approximately 8 to 10 out of every 1,000 live births worldwide. In India alone, nearly 2.4 lakh children are
Dr. Divya Sahitya Nambala, Fertility Specialist, Nova IVF Fertility, VisakhapatnamThe age range for menopause is in the early fifties, but increasingly, women are entering menopausein their forties and a few before the age of forty. But this is not just a nuisance in terms of
Dr. Sthiti Das, Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Center at CuttackThe issue begins with perception. Across many parts of the country, especially in Tier 2 andsemi-metro cities, areca nut in its various forms is often viewed as a low-risk activity,especially compared to smoking. For adolescents and young adults, this perception of lowrisk,
Experts emphasise that reaching the hospital within the critical 4.5-hour “golden window” can help restore blood flow to the brain, prevent stroke-related paralysis, and reduce the risk of permanent disabilityStroke is a medical emergency that strikes suddenly and without warning, often leaving patients with paralysis or long-term
COPD Is The Most Common Among Smokers It Is An Incurable Disease of the LungsAdvisory by Rachakonda Commissioner Sudheer BabuCOPD Often Appears After 60, even if you Quit Smoking Long AgoSpecial Diagnostic Package Announced at Kamineni Hospital“Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung condition,
“Diabetes is often called a silent killer because it quietly damages the body’s vital systems — from the heart and kidneys to the eyes, nerves, and even sexual health. In women, it increases the risk of heart disease, bone weakness, and vision problems, while in
In a groundbreaking public health move, the Maldives government has officially begun implementing a ‘generational ban’ on smoking, making it one of the first countries in the world to take such a bold step toward a tobacco-free future.Under the new law, citizens born after a
