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  • India needs more awareness to prevent mortality through breast cancer

    The grades and stages of breast cancer in Indian patients are higher as compared to other countries. Even among the literate population who resort to curative rates and opt for alternative treatment options. Many misconceptions and lack of awareness regarding chemotherapy or mastectomy surgeries keep them away from getting treatment on time and they opt […]

    Pune Trump National Obesity Rates

    Pune : Manish (name changed) aged only 30 was rushed to Columbia Asia Hospital with uneasiness and breathlessness. He was morbidly obese, weighing around 170 kgs and took almost 70 units of insulin every day. He was also suffering from hypertension. At the young age, his heart was functioning at a rate below normal and his […]

    Accurate evaluation of chondral injuries by near infrared spectroscopy

    Osteoarthritis is a disabling disease characterised by joint pain and restricted mobility, affecting especially the elderly. The disease generally progresses slowly, even over decades. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, however, affects people of all ages and is initiated by joint trauma, for example, as a result of falling. The disease is most prevalent in articulating joints, such as […]

    Medtronic Announces Partnership With Cardiological Society Of India 2018 To Increase Awareness Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    Bangalore : Medtronic plc , declared a partnership between India Medtronic Private Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary in India, and Cardiological Society of India 2018 (CSI 2018) to drive awareness and training to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), also simply known as ‘a technique to revive heart and lungs’, in public places. The training aims to […]

    International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness recognizes Dr Kaushik Murali, Sankara Eye Foundation India as Eye Health Hero

    Bangalore : The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has recognized and awarded Dr Kaushik Murali from Sankara Eye Foundation India as Eye Health Hero 2018. Blindness remains a major public health problem across the world. The Eye Health Heroes initiative recognizes and celebrates frontline staff whose work in the field and engagement […]

    With 25 Million Births Every Year Indians Deprived of Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells for Critical Life Threatening Treatments

    New Delhi:  Stem  cells,  derived  from  the  umbilical  cord  blood,  is  an approved   source   of   treatment   for   various   life-threatening   blood   disorders   including Leukemia,  Lymphoma,  Platelet  disorders,  Thalassemia,  Sickle  Cell  Anemia  etc.  However, despite 25 million babies taking birth every year in India, chances are, a large number of Indians will remain deprived of treatment with fatal […]

    Next-Generation DNA Sequencing And What It Means For You

    Genetic science has come a long way in recent years. If you’re a little older, you might remember the cause of this rapid advancement. Back in 2003, the Human Genome Project completed their fifteen-year study of human DNA. This was a landmark event because it marked the first time that the human genome was completely […]

    Narayana Health City treats three patients with chronic liver disease through related donor liver transplant

    Bangalore : Narayana Health City successfully treated three patients suffering from chronic liver disease through related donor liver transplant. The doctors sourced matching livers from the recipients’ family members and carried out the transplants at Narayana Health City. Patients included 39 year old Sathish Babu, 44 year old Venkata Swamy Reddy and 12 year old Sugita […]

    SPARSH Hospital hosts a breast cancer support group meeting

    Bengaluru : SPARSH Hospital recently hosted a breast cancer support group meeting in the honour of breast cancer awareness month. The insightful event saw the presence of a handful of breast cancer survivors who shared their experiences of battling this potentially deadly disease. The session also shed light on the importance of spreading awareness, going for […]

    Gurgaon Positive: City Obesity Rates Less Than National Figures

    Manish (name changed) aged only 30 was rushed to Columbia Asia Hospital with uneasiness and breathlessness. He was morbidly obese, weighing around 170 kgs and took almost 70 units of insulin every day. He was also suffering from hypertension. At the young age, his heart was functioning at a rate below normal and his diabetes […]