Bengaluru,1st April 2025 – A 54-year-old man from Anantapur, underwent a successful and complex surgical procedure at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, to remove a lemon-sized tumor. He was diagnosed with Pott’s Puffy Tumor, a rare and aggressive condition that involves an infection of the frontal sinus. Under the expert care of Dr Susheen Dutt, Senior Consultant – ENT, Cochlear Implant and Skull Base Surgeon,…
Exercising in Summer Heat,It Could Be Risking Your Health
Mumbai – As temperatures soar to record highs each year, it is crucial to take extra precautions while exercising to prevent heat-related health issues. Whether training for police or military recruitment, hitting the gym, or striving for weight loss, failing to follow proper guidelines can have dangerous consequences. Many young individuals rigorously train in extreme heat for police and military recruitment. However, inadequate hydration and…
Choosing Between Stents and Bypass Surgery for Heart Disease
By: Dr. Akhil Kumar Rustagi, Director & Head of Department – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in India, with an alarming increase in cases of blocked arteries. Coronary artery disease, which involves the narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying blood to the heart, often necessitates interventions like stenting or bypass surgery. Choosing the appropriate…
Recognizing the First Warning Signs of Kidney Trouble
By: Dr Vipin Sisodia, Consultant – Urology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste products, balancing fluids, regulating blood pressure, and supporting red blood cell production. However, kidney problems often go unnoticed until they become severe. In India, kidney diseases are a growing concern, with Chronic Kidney Disease affecting nearly 15–17% of the population, according to…
ENTOD’s World Glaucoma Week 2025 Impacts 15,000 plus Lives
New Delhi, 31 March 2025: ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the Matanand Welfare Foundation, successfully concluded its World Glaucoma Week 2025 campaign, held from March 9th to March 15th, 2025. The campaign focused on raising awareness about glaucoma and the importance of early detection, reaching over 2,000 doctors and 15,000 patients across India through free screenings, awareness programs, and educational initiatives. In India, more than…
Hybrid Work Boosts Health, Productivity, and Reduces Sick Days
31 March 2025: Hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and wellbeing according to new research. A study of more than 4,000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found that more than a third (36%) are taking fewer sick days now they have some flexibility over how and where they…
Aster Volunteers, Vijaya College NSS Host Medical Camp at Chudanahalli
Bengaluru, March 31, 2025: Aster Volunteers from Aster RV Hospital jointly, in collaboration with the Vijaya College NSS unit, recently conducted a medical check-up camp at Chudanahalli Village at Sarjapur Road. The camp was conducted using the Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Service, a mobile clinic equipped with the latest equipment, aimed at helping marginalized communities across the country. Commenting on the initiative, J Parashuram, Assistant…
Fighting Cancer with a Strong Immune System
By: Dr Raghav Kesri, Senior Consultant and Head Medical Oncology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida For decades, cancer treatment meant battling the disease head-on with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. But a new frontier is changing that narrative. Immunotherapy, a rapidly evolving approach, which doesn’t attack cancer directly; instead, it empowers the body’s immune system to do what it was designed for, detect and destroy threats. For…
Thyroid Cancer: What one Need to Know
By DR Narayana Subramaniam Bengaluru March 25, 2025– The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the neck. It plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and many other vital bodily functions. While thyroid disorders often involve decreased hormone production, the gland can also be affected by cancer. Dr Narayana Subramainam shares some important…
World TB Day- Understanding Tuberculosis
By: Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day, commemorating the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacillus. Despite over a century of scientific progress, tuberculosis (TB) continues to challenge our public health systems, particularly in high-burden countries like India. According to the Global TB…