Dr. Palak Dengla (PT), HOD Physiotherapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster RV Hospital Monsoon season brings with it the joy of cool breeze, but also a steep drop-in physical activity. Gym attendance drops by nearly 60% during heavy rains (source: Indian Fitness Trends Report, 2023). As a physiotherapist with 15 years of experience, I’ve witnessed […]
Dr. Smrithi D Nayak, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital Placenta Previa is a serious pregnancy complication that poses considerable risk to both mother and baby. Recognizing its dangers and the importance of timely medical care is crucial to ensuring positive outcomes. With advancements in obstetric management and improved awareness of maternal health, […]
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru We often associate vaccines with childhood, but adult vaccination is just as vital. As we grow older, the immunity we once built begins to wane, making us vulnerable to diseases we thought we’d left behind. Fortunately, there are safe and effective […]
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Rheumatic diseases — which include autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus,rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma — affect millions of people worldwide. But women have beenknown to be affected differently by rheumatic diseases. The reason why this happens is multifold.Hormonal changes, immune system differences, delayed […]
Dr. Naveen Chandra G S HOD and Lead Consultant Department of Interventional Cardiology Aster Whitefield Hospital Bengaluru
Dr. Kumardev Arvind Rajamanya, Head of Department (HOD) & Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Joint pain is usually something we always tend to ignore, flagging it off as part of growing old. For some, it’s a dull ache after a long day. For others, it’s a sharp jolt during a simple task. […]
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is an autonomous statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It was established in 1947 through the Indian Nursing Council Act and is responsible for ensuring uniform standards of nursing education and practice across the country. Functions of the Indian Nursing Council: Impact on […]
Researchers have developed AI, called DeepMerkel, which can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers enabling medics to personalise treatment. January 29th, 2025: In two academic papers, a team of researchers led by Newcastle University demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers, such as Merkel cell carcinoma […]
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the syllabus and the official website for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) 2025. The official website for NEET UG 2025 is neet.nta.nic.in. The syllabus for NEET UG 2025 includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Here’s a brief overview: Physics Chemistry Biology You can […]
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the opening of the Round 3 choice locking window for NEET PG Counselling 2024. Candidates can now lock their choices through the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, starting from January 1, 2025. The choice locking window will remain open until 11:55 PM on the same day. The processing of […]