How to deal with miscarriage at home during the pandemic

By Dr. Meghana Reddy, Senior Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbia Asia Hospital WhitefieldAfter testing positive for pregnancy, coping up with the sad news of miscarriage can be quite difficult for a parent to absorb the fact. Even though it’s been just few weeks or months, parents tend to emotionally bond themselves with the growing […]

Nightmares might be a sign of mental health issues or neurological issues

By Dr. Sabina Rao, Consultant – Psychiatry, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Teeth falling out? Lost in the wilderness alone? Being chased but can’t scream? When you suddenly wake up frightened from such disturbing nightmares, it can cause you significant distress and discomfort. From sensing all too real to playing on our deepest fears, bad dreams […]

To wash hands, use soap and water whenever possible

Due to Covid 19 pandemic, frequent use of hand sanitizer and hand washing has become the new essential of our lives over the last six months. Hand sanitizer is a great supplement to soap and water but not a replacement; should use soap and water whenever possible as per Dr Ravi S – Consultant Dermatology […]

Tips to maintain oral health!

By Dr. MS Prasad, Dental Surgeon, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur It has been said that a person’s real happiness begins from the plate and is directed to the stomach, but most of us tend to forget the fact that it goes through the mouth which makes us realise the actual taste of the food. […]

Columbia Asia Hospitals Launches #LeaveLifeBehind initiative to encourage organ donation

Bangalore, 13th August 2020: To spread awareness and encourage people on organ donation, this World Organ Donation day, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore launches #LeaveLifeBehind initiative. Through this initiative, the hospital aims to spread a positive message on how a person can help save another life by pledging their organs. The campaign which is being launched across all the units […]

Round Table India Honours ‘Freedom Fighters’ as Part of ‘Freedom Drive’

Round Table India Honours ‘Freedom Fighters’ as Part of ‘Freedom Drive’

Shri M Goutham Kumar, the Honourable Mayor of Bangalore Flagged off the Drive Bangalore Aug 15, 2020: Round Table India and Ladies Circle India – Area 6, on the occasion of 74 years of Independence, organized the 10th Edition of ‘Freedom Drive’ in Bangalore, and honoured freedom fighters. The drive also was to create awareness about Round […]

SP Balasubrahmanyum is in the ICU

The condition of the legendary playback singer from Tamil Nadu, SP Balasubrahmanyum, who had tested positive for Corona and has been admitted in MGM Healthcare since the 5th of August 2020, has deteriorated and he had to be moved to the ICU and is currently on life support. A press release from MGM Healthcare quoting […]

Over sweating? Know the major causes behind it!

Over sweating? Know the major causes behind it!

Over sweating? Know the major causes behind it! By Dr. Sravya Chowdary Tipirneni, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Do you find yourself daunted by the fact that you sweat excessively? Are you worried or uncomfortable to shake hands due to excessive sweating? Or do you feel like washing your face or taking a shower repeatedly. Well, excessive perspiration […]

Israel Opens Skies For International Students

Israel Opens Skies For International Students

The Council of Higher Education, Israel announced that the country has opened its borders to international students from 22nd July The State of Israel has announced that new international students would be permitted to enter the country to commence their academic studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.The announcement follows a government enacted restriction in mid-March that […]

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