First of-its-kind screening for Glaucoma at grass root level over 10k screened already. Hyderabad, 18th July 2023: City Health Care NGO, Helping Hand Foundation, has launched a first of its kind screening for Glaucoma at one of its Primary Health Care centers it runs in association with SEED-USA from a Mosque situated in Wadi e Mahmood, Rajendranagar. The Glaucoma screening will be an additional feature added to the existing…
Baird Medical Obtains NMPA Approval of Class III Registered Microwave Ablation Needle for Thyroid Nodules
Guangzhou, China, July 18, 2023 – Baird Medical Investment Holdings Limited (“Baird Medical” or the “Company”), a leading microwave ablation (“MWA”) medical device developer and provider in China, announced today that the Company’s independently developed and produced disposable MWA needle for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules received approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (the “NMPA”) on July 13, 2023. The approval follows the…
Innovative Wearable Sensor for Measuring Sweat Lactate Levels During Exercise
Scientists solve the long-standing problem of air bubbles in sweat affecting the performance of microfluidic wearable sensors Wearable microfluidic sensors can be used to monitor lactate concentration in sweat, a good indicator of exercise intensity. However, air bubbles present in the sweat can get into the microfluidic channels, hindering the measurement. In a recent study, researchers from Japan have developed a wearable sensor for continuously…
What to Eat Before and After a Surgery? Guidelines for Pre and Post-Surgery Meals
Dr. Soumita Biswas, Chief Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital A medical procedure such as surgery, can be a traumatic experience for the body. The low movement period along with a predominant shift towards healing can lead to muscle loss, inflammation, and other conditions in the body. Adopting certain dietary habits before and after your surgery can help you recover faster and lessen the chance of unwanted…
Dr Pradeep Moonot performs India’s first minimally invasive cheilectomy surgery
Dr. Pradeep Moonot, a leading orthopaedic surgeon in Mumbai, has successfully performed the first minimally invasive cheilectomy surgery in India using a 1.9 mm nanoscope. This marks a significant milestone in the field of orthopaedic surgery in India, as it represents a major breakthrough in the treatment of such foot disorders. 59-year-old (ABC), a patient suffering from mild arthritis of the great toe, and subsequently…
New York Breast Health Welcomes Board-Certified Breast Surgeon Dr. Kap-Jae Sung
Elmhurst, NY, July 3, 2023- New York Breast Health (NY Breast Health) is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified breast surgeon Kap-Jae Sung, MD, FACS. Dr. Sung will practice at 88-06 55th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373. “We are very excited to enhance our breast cancer care at NY Breast Health with the expertise of Dr. Kap-Jae Sung,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO. “His addition…
New Arctiva™ Steroid-free Skincare Revolutionizes Eczema and Psoriasis Market
SOLON, Ohio – A new skincare brand has made a breakthrough in eczema and psoriasis treatment for the almost 40 million Americans suffering from ineffective solutions. ARCTIVA™ is a new line of clean, steroid-free skincare products that is the first to combine clinically proven active ingredients with proprietary HYDROSURF™ glycolipid technology and other natural, cruelty-free ingredients. ARCTIVA is science backedARCTIVA’s active ingredients—colloidal oatmeal in the…
Can mouth breathing cause dark circles?
Dr. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist Do you like to sleep with a snoring person or dine with a noisy eater? Most of us would say a NO! It is commonly found that people who snore in their sleep and who make noise while eating, are mouth breathers. Mouth breathing and nasal breathing are two different ways of inhaling and exhaling air. People with nasal congestion,…
Understanding Bone Marrow Cancer
Dr. Rayaz Ahmed, Director, Department of Haematology and BMT, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi Overview At the centre of the bones is a soft, spongy material called the bone marrow. It consists of stem cells that give rise to RBCs, WBCs and platelets. When these stem cells start growing abnormally or at an accelerated rate, bone marrow cancer may happen. Different types of cancer can…
Powassan Virus – Everything you need to Know
Authored by Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant – Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore As the world started normalizing and people overcame the havoc wreaked by the Covid-19 pandemic the fear of another pandemic is beginning to spread slowly. Known as the Powassan virus, the deadly infection is slowly spreading across America and has recently claimed the life of a person in the…