Contributed by Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital In this year of 2020 also cancer is one of the major cause of mortality in India & all over the World. Report says lung cancer, Breast cancer in female and colorectal cancer are the topmost cause of mortality. If we will look into the Risk […]
On 17th January, a Patient by the name Mr Sujan, 21 years old Civil engineering student met with an accident (Skid and fell from two-wheeler) near Doddaballpur. He was treated at Columbia Asia – Doddaballapur immediately & stabilized and referred to Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal for neurosurgical care. The CT scan of the brain showed […]
In yet another commitment to saving lives using the latest technologies in medical treatment, Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore successfully performed India’s first live liver transplant on Jehovah’s Witnesses from Nigeria. The surgery was challenging compared to a normal liver transplant because in order to protect the patient’s religious beliefs, the medical team could not use […]
Rekha (name changed) a 28- yr- old patient and mother of a new born was brought to Aster RV Hospital in a very critical condition. The patient had recently delivered at a private hospital in the city and was in her post-partum period when she experienced dry cough, breathlessness, joint pain and skin rashes over […]
The Grand Tech park fitness challenge which was launched in the month of December by Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road for the techies at Embassy Tech Village was concluded with full fervour and loads of positive energy. ‘The ETV Fitness Challenge’, was organised to encourage employees from MNC’s and various corporates in the tech park to […]
Fats and oils are generally required for the absorption of fat soluble vitamin like A, D, E, and K. Fat soluble vitamin are those where leftover amounts are stored in the liver and fat tissues as reserves. The Feeling of fullness and satisfaction and thus, delay the onset of hunger. Fats and oil helps proving […]
MGM Healthcare, a quaternary care hospital in the heart of the city, today announced the discharge of a unique pair of twins who underwent intensive care at the hospital for 85 days after their birth. Elaborating on these twins, Dr. Binu Ninan, Head of Department – Paediatrics and Neonatology, MGM Healthcare said, “The twins came into the world […]
Eyes are among the most distinct feature for not just humans but any creature. Eyes are also among the first features to be noticed when you meet someone or even when a baby is born. Big bulging eyes often receive more attention at the pretext of being more beautiful. However, bulging eyes or eyes that […]
India, at present, bears a leaping burden of arthritis, the prevalence of which is higher than several chronic conditions like Diabetes, AIDS and cancer. Recent data reveals that in India, about 15% of the population (that sums up to as much as over 180 million people) are affected by arthritis. Interestingly, arthritis is no more an […]
Contributed by Dr. Mohan Kumar HN, Consultant- Interventional Cardiology, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road The human body is a complex machine with numerous veins, tissues, muscles, and bones coming together to give it shape and structure. Several vital organs like heart and lungs ensure the functioning of our body and it is quite impossible to know what […]