Understanding Anemia
Verified by Dr. Punit Jain- Consultant Hematology & Hemat-Oncology, Lead Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai; Dr. Vipin Khandelwal- Consultant Hematology & Hemat-Oncology, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai & Dr. Purvi Kutty- Consultant Hematology & Hemat-Oncology, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai Anemia
Cervical cancer prevention with HPV vaccine
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynaec – Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. ‘One woman dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. Each one is a tragedy, and we can prevent it” says WHO. 9 in 10 cervical cancer deaths worldwide occurs in low- and middle-income countries like India. India accounts
Role of aquatic therapy in rehabilitation
Verified by Dr. Nitin Menon, Lead Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Shalu Shubham Keni, In-charge-Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.”- Lao Tzu Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy or water therapy, is a form
What are giant cell tumors (GCT)?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. A giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign tumor that most commonly affects young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells called osteoclasts. GCTs most commonly occur in the long bones of the legs and arms, but they
Antimicrobial resistance in children: A global health threat
Verified by Dr. Dhanya Dharmapalan, Consultant-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai & National Coordinator of Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (germs) to withstand the effects of antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antimalarials. This means that microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, can
What are the reasons for having vertigo?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or moving when you are not actually moving. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance. Vertigo can be caused by a variety of problems, including: To diagnose vertigo, your doctor will take a history of your
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)-advancing precision in cancer treatment
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, at the best cancer hospital in Mumbai-Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), also known as Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), is an innovative and highly precise radiation treatment approach that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors in a few, well-targeted sessions. This cutting-edge
What is sleep apnea and how do you treat it?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte, Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Rohan Aurangabadwalla, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep. This can happen hundreds of times a night. When you stop breathing, your brain briefly wakes you up so
Tips to prevent heart attacks in young individuals
Verified by Dr. Charan Reddy, Consultant and associate professor in Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Rajesh Matta, Junior Consultant, Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Heart attacks are a major cause of death in people of all ages, but they are especially devastating when they strike young people (age less than 40 yrs.) While
Minimally invasive surgery for children
Verified by , Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar, Consultant Pediatric Surgery, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a type of surgery that uses small incisions to access the body. This type of surgery is often used in children because it can help to reduce pain, scarring, and recovery time. There are many different types