In the wake of deteriorating AQI in Mumbai, there has been a significant increase in respiratory diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Factors such as construction work air pollution, and smoking are causing inflammation in the lungs and are
Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru Abdominal wall hernia repairs are among the most common procedures in general surgery. Recent advancements in hernia repair surgery, fuelled by rising awareness of mesh-related issues, have placed a strong emphasis on improving patient
Dr. Nisarga Sr. Consultant Cardiac Surgeon KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur. You ask a person to bend his knees repeatedly, at one point of time he or she will say, he is tired, his muscles are aching and he will stop. You ask the same question to heart, it
Dr. Gaurav Thukral, COO, HCAH India Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It falls under the umbrella of dementia, a term used to describe a range of cognitive impairments that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's can strike at any
Dr. M. Jayasree Consultant Neurologist KIMS Hospitals, Sec-bad. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during World Alzheimer’s Month and is on 21 September every year. As per World Alzheimer Report 2019, many people still wrongly believe that dementia is a part of normal ageing. This alone highlights how
Government urged to initiate advertising drives against vaping on public platforms: say experts In its ongoing effort to decode the issue of escalating addiction among adolescents and to recommend effective solutions, Think Change Forum (TCF), an independent think tank dedicated to generating new ideas has launched
-By Dr. Richa Jagtap, Co-Medical Director, ART Fertility Clinics, India Introduction: Infertility is a complex and emotionally challenging issue affecting millions of couples worldwide. When a couple has trouble conceiving after a year of regular unprotected intercourse, they are considered to be facing infertility. Both men and
The NTQLS data based on the calls received, reveals that the maximum tobacco quitters are from UP While celebrating World No Tobacco Day to spread awareness around tobacco control, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) brought to notice the spectacular work done by National Tobacco Quitline Service
Infertility is on a steady rise in India due to various factors like delayed parenthood, smoking, consumption of junk foods, lack of exercise, PCOS, alcohol consumption, pollution, etc. Though more than 27 million face infertility issues in India only 3% of them consult a fertility
Dr Omkar Sadigale, Orthopedic Surgeon SRV Hospital Mumbai It will be imperative for each and every individual to maintain a good bone-mineral density after turning 40. Did you know? A well-balanced diet, supplementation, regular exercise, and kicking-off unhealthy lifestyle habits are all essential for good bone health. Read
