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rain Aneurysm, also known as a Cerebral Aneurysm, is generally a bulge in a susceptible region of a blood artery in or near your brain. The weakened area is continuously pushed outward by blood flow, resulting in a bump that resembles a blister. The aneurysm widens even further as blood pours into the bulge. It is like a balloon that becomes thinner and more liable…

Dr Sandeep Suresh Patil, Consultant Ophthalmology at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Mohan (name changed), 36-year-old, an IT professional from Bangalore working in the cyber division in Singapore was under immense work pressure over the last 3-4 months and ended up staring at the screen for 18 hours a day. He had disturbed sleep almost every day and started noticing blurred, patterned and distorted vision in…

The 9th edition of the event has been brought back in full force by HDOR Events Pvt. Ltd., which also organizes HDOR virtual events and fitness challenges, and is assured to be even more exciting. It was founded in 2015 with the purpose of bringing fitness to your doorstep and has become the world’s largest multi-day running championship. In order to advance their fitness, participants…

Introducing carbonated water into a mixture of low-methoxy pectin and calcium carbonate solution can accelerate the gelation process, improve the mechanical strength of hydrogels, and induce intrinsic structural changes in the gel material—found a recent Tokyo University of Science research. The insights from this study validate the use of carbonated water as a means of supplying CO2 and controlling the properties of hydrogels. Low-methoxy (LM)…

Bangalore, April 14, 2023: Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (ABHICL), the health insurance joint venture of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. (ABCL), holding company for the financial services business of Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest diversified conglomerates in India, has announced the launch of its annual campaign #JumpForHealth. The sixth edition of #JumpForHealth kick starts on World Health Day, April 7, 2023, with…

Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Director, Centre For Sight Group of Hospitals Taking utmost care of your eyes is essential as they are the most delicate and important organs of the body. But the rising menace of electronic gadgets in personal and office life is turning everyone into gadget addicts. It is important to know that gadgets do not emit any harmful rays or radiations (monochrome…

Authored by Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Global Director – AIIO – GCC & India, Lead Consultant – Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Technology today has completely transformed the healthcare sector. Every day, several lives are improving with the advancement in surgical treatment. The advent of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has led to an exciting time as surgeons can now…

“Healthy students make better learners, and we prioritize the well-being of our students at The Lexicon International School, Wagholi,” says Mrs. Kesar Patel, Principal of The Lexicon International School, Wagholi. The school collaborated with the Primary Health Centre, Wagholi, to conduct a medical health checkup for its students from pre-primary to class XII on the occasion of World Health Day. A team of twenty doctors,…

National, April 11, 2023: MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, has launched the #HealthForAll campaign commemorating the 75th World Health Day hosted by World Health Organisation globally. The campaign highlights the crucial need for people to prioritize their health and seek consultations regularly to lead a healthy life. Resonating with the global theme of World Health Day, the #HealthForAll campaign focuses on the cardinal principle…

This World Health Day reminds us of the importance of health for all. At CBM India Trust, we firmly believe that quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, and we work to promote the best possible healthcare for people with disabilities. They often cannot access services available in their communities because of their disabilities and fall into a cycle of worsening health conditions. As we…

Leading healthcare provider Max Super Speciality Hospital, Gurugram today announced the launch of its dedicated specialised neurology clinic in an endeavour to bring to the forefront the importance of raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, and treatment options available. Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day 2023, celebrated on April 11, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Gurugram, organised a press conference to amplify awareness and understanding about…

Dr. Sunil Eshwar, Lead Consultant – Laparoscopic Surgeon, Aster RV Hospital Fertility preservation is an emerging field that provides the opportunity to maintain reproductive health to all those who have to receive medical treatment or want to preserve their gametes to postpone childbearing, age related fertility preservation. What is egg freezing??? Egg freezing is a type of fertility preservation, also known as mature oocyte cryopreservation,…

Haridwar, 4 April 2023: The University of Patanjali on Sunday had the rare opportunity of hosting a talk and meditation session in honour of Rev. Daaji – Spiritual Guide, Heartfulness Meditation worldwide and Founder, Heartfulness Education Trust and Padma Bhushan Awardee in the auspicious presence of Yog Guru Baba Ravdev ji of Patanjali. The event was also graced by Acharya Balkrishna ji – MD and…

Bangalore 4, April 2023 : On Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, Samvaad Foundation in partnership with The Galleria Mall and India Cares hosted Autism Awareness Walkathon today at The Galleria Mall, Yalahanka. The walkathon began and ended at Galleria Mall. The 250 parents, Kids and others participated. Along with many joining along the way, indulged in many fun activities and games to promote Autism…

Bengaluru, March 30th , 2023: A 43-year-old woman- Arifa Bano traveled a long way from Pakistan to India to access much-needed care for her cardiac condition. She needed heart valve surgery as she was suffering from Mitral regurgitation (leakage of the heart) for over 27 years. She could have had traditional surgery at home, but she was told by family and friends to visit India…

March 27, 2023: Amicare, a prominent orthopedic and multispecialty hospital in Ghaziabad, has introduced the first fully automated Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery system in western UP to assist in complex knee surgery procedures. This entirely automated Robotic Knee Replacement System combines cutting-edge technology with Artificial Intelligence and Robotic assistance in Knee Replacement to provide greater precision and accuracy during surgery, leading to a speedy recovery…

End of last year, the printing inks and specialty chemicals company had started to send two medical vans to remote villages with the aim of supporting the existing healthcare infrastructure by offering free local consultations and medicines. Since then, hubergroup has been able to gather a lot of experience and has found that the offer was well received by local residents. As a result, the…

Mumbai/Kolkata, 24th March 2023: Medica Group of Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, at its flagship facility Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata conducted West Bengal’s FIRST Eustachian Tube Balloon Catheterization procedure on a 67-year-old male patient from Aizawl, Mizoram. The team of experienced doctors from the ENT department and the care team of Medica joined hands together for this unique case. The…

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or an outdoor enthusiast, chances are that as a woman your interests have been met with skepticism. Society’s attitude to women and outdoor sports is often one of discouragement, and we’re often left feeling like we have something to prove just to be taken seriously. But the good news is that the narrative is slowly shifting. More and more women around…

Warangal, 17th March 2023: The Warangal-based Sharat Maxi Vision Eye Hospital group organized a rally today to raise awareness of Glaucoma, which causes blindness and vision loss, on the occasion of World Glaucoma Week. Every year, in March, we observe World Glaucoma Awareness Week to spread awareness of the disease among people. For every 100 patients who visit our hospital, at least 10 are affected…

Mumbai, March 15, 2023: Ahead of World Sleep Day, Wakefit.co, one of India’s largest D2C sleep and home solutions providers released the 6th edition of its Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2023. The key findings in 2023 indicated that 55% of India’s population has been going to bed post 11 pm, while last year the number was 66%. Despite a reduction in late-night sleepers since…