By Dr.MuktaNadig, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal Pregnancy is a delicate time for a woman. Keeping track of the health of to be mother and the foetus at this time is crucial. Ignoring the health of pregnant woman and not following the measures suggested by the doctor can lead to serious complications. Therefore, […]
Bengaluru / February 23, 2021: The ongoing pandemic has led to increased severity and morbidity in eye conditions of people in Bengaluru because of delayed treatment and lifestyle changes due to the pandemic, according to eye surgeons at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital. The elderly people have been particularly impacted, with cases of mature cataracts going up […]
Children tend to play with everything around them and they often fail to read the danger in their enthusiasm. Many time accidents can occur, if the caregivers are not vigilant while young children are at play. Common household items such as ropes, cords, saree hammocks can pose a threat to a child’s life if not […]
Bangalore, 19 February 2021: A 78-year-old woman suffering from a faulty mitral valve in the heart recently underwent a Non-surgical Transcatheter Mitral valve-in-valve Replacement procedure (TMVR) at Aster RV Hospital, giving her a new lease of life. Previously, two such procedures have been conducted in Karnataka, making this only the third of its kind in the state. […]
By Ms. Pavithra Raj, Chief Dietician, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur Having a nutritious and balanced diet is the most important way to keep ourselves healthy. This will support and boost our immunity.A healthy lifestyle always helps in building a healthy and immunized body. In specific to our diet, a well-balanced diet may help in […]
The 67-year-old patient of short stature had double his ideal weight and suffered from a range of health problems, including difficulty in walking and breathing Surgery was considered a very high-risk option and many hospitals in Bengaluru turned away the patient At Vikram Hospital, the surgeons successfully performed the surgery, with the patient managing to […]
Aero India, the aviation exhibition is one of the premierevents that takes place in Bangalore every year. The overall infrastructure and management adds to the credibility of the show. A case which exemplified the agility and management capabilities of airforcedoctors at the event is the way they handled the case of 26-year-old woman who fainted […]
Mysore, 8th February 2021: Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology in association with the Pink Hope patient support group marked the world cancer day by organizing interaction between the cancer survivors and patients to boost their morale and understand their cancer journey. A group of 20 cancer survivors from the Pink Hope group interacted with the cancer […]
With children at home it is important to take many precautionary measures to ensure their safety. From keeping the kids away from electrical items to fire, it is crucial for the parents to keep an eye on the kids and their daily activities. Accidents can occur if these precautions are taken lightly or neglected. In […]
By Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv, Consultant, Neurologist and Epileptologist, Aster RV Hospital International Epilepsy Day is a worldwide event celebrated on the 2nd Monday of February every year is an initiative taken up by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) in order to raise awareness on epilepsy. It […]