Dr. Nataraj H M, Senior Orthopaedic consultant, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur road Most of us are working from home because of the recent changes around us. Hunched to our beds or dining tables for long hours while working is the new trend since the onset of pandemic. With increased stress levels and little space for […]
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Reddy, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield As refreshing as it may feel, the onset of the rains brings with them a host of diseases and infections that can pose a serious range of health threats for you and your family. The risk of being exposed to multiple viruses, […]
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 […]
By Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal In this digital age, it is a common sight to see people of all ages hunched over their digital devices. Technology has indeed helped us in many ways, but on the downside it has also led to the rise of lifestyle disorders. Text […]
Ms Edwina Raj, Senior Dietitian, Aster CMI hospital Junk food is the most potential element which is closely studied due to it’s high demand and consumption among all age group. Most of them have become ‘enslaved’ to junk foods since these are convenient, lip smacking foods, reduces cooking time and have a greater shelf life […]
By Dr. VISHAKHADATTA MATHUR KUMARASWAMY, Consultant – Neurology, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Epilepsy is a chronic and debilitating disorder that impacts not only those with it, but also those who care for them. The term ‘epilepsy’ encompasses a group of neurological diseases, that is, conditions that affect the nervous system, characterized by epileptic seizures commonly […]
Contributed by Ms. Bharathi NR, HOD Dietetics, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious health condition that can result in irreparable complications and sometimes even death if left unchecked. In this condition the blood vessels persistently raise pressure. It can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other […]
Chennai, July 27, 2020: MGM Healthcare has performed a complex artificial heart implant procedure for the first time in South East Asia, Middle East & Africa involving two artificial heart pumps known as ‘Berlin Heart’ to support both the right and left side of the heart of a 3-year old Russian boy, weighing 10 kg. The procedure […]
Contributed by Dr.Sangita Satyamurthy, Consultant – Rheumatology, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Health is wealth, goes a wise old saying as nothing is more valuable than your own health, nothing can replace a healthy body and nothing remains of any utility if the body is not doing well. Arthritis is one such illness that takes a […]
Dr. Satish Kumar M G – Consultant Internal Medicine – Columbia Asia Hospital Mysore The much-awaited monsoon season is here. Providing respite from the summer heat this season is most awaited. People love the monsoon season for the cooling touch it brings post the harsh summers. However, monsoon also brings along several diseases due to […]