Lifestyle disorders in India: A growing concern
Verified by Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, Consultant Internal Medicine at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. India is a country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse population. However, in recent years, the country has also witnessed a rise in lifestyle disorders. These disorders are caused by a combination of factors, including unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity,
Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery: A less invasive approach to treating brain tumors
Verified by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgery at the best neurosurgery hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. What is minimally invasive brain tumor surgery? Minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, also known as keyhole surgery or neuroendoscopic surgery, is a surgical approach aimed at removing brain tumors with less disruption to surrounding healthy brain tissue compared to
Newer techniques for pain management
Verified by Dr. Sidharth Verma, Consultant Pain Management, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that can have a significant impact on quality of life. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness, and disease. While there are many traditional pain management techniques available, such as medication
Breastfeeding from Womb to World
Verified by Dr Mansi Jani, Lactation consultant, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. It is a widely known & accepted fact that breastfeeding is the best feeding method for our offspring. It is the ultimate & most important source of nutrition required for our newborns from birth till 2 years of age. Breast milk is a dynamic
Robotic knee replacement surgery
Verified byDr. Vikram Paode, Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai andDr. Prashant Agarwal, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Rising incidence
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