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 […]
Contributed by Dr. Abhilasha Narayan, Consultant Gynaec Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital Bangalore Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India. Cervix is nothing but the mouth of uterus or the womb. Around 20% of total cancers in women in India is Cervical cancer. The WHO estimated 5,30,000 new cases of cervical […]
Rumors and myths are widely circulating in social media, on whether the COVID vaccine is safe or not? One must understand the science behind vaccinations and its safety. The healthcare community is not only in the forefront of covid management but also in vaccinations. Many Healthcare leaders and medical, paramedical and administrative personnel have taken […]
By Dr.HirenappaUdnur, Consultant- Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Winter is the time of the year when the sun takes a break after the scorching summer and once the monsoon subsides, the cool breeze, pleasing weather often get us motivated for many outdoor activities with minimal sweat. However, this season can be terrifying for asthma patients. […]