Recognizing the common symptoms of cardiovascular diseases
Verified by Dr. M V Reddy– Senior Consultant Cardiology at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, silently affecting millions before striking unexpectedly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels including coronary heart disease,
How vaccines shield children from pneumonia in India?
Verified by Dr. Sandeep Sawant– Senior Consultant at Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai. Pneumonia, a potentially life-threatening lung infection, once claimed countless young lives in India. Pneumonia vaccines play a crucial role in protecting children. Prior to vaccine interventions, pneumonia was a major childhood killer in India, responsible for nearly 20% of under-five deaths. This was
The ill-effects of anemia in women
Verified by Dr. Punit Jain– Consultant Hematology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. According to the World Health Organization, 40% of all children aged 6–59 months, 37% of pregnant women and 30% of women 15–49 years of age are affected by anemia. This global figure is a significant alarm for all women, particularly working women due
What is Eustachian Tuboplasty?
Verified by Dr. Harshad Nikte – Consultant ENT, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. What is an eustachian tube? The Eustachian tube, a narrow passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, plays a crucial role in maintaining pressure balance and draining fluid from the middle ear cavity. When this delicate tube becomes blocked
Robotic Heart Surgery
Verified by Dr. Sudhir Adalti, Consultant Minimally Invasive CVTS, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Robotic heart surgery is a type of minimally invasive heart surgery that uses robotic arms to perform delicate procedures. Characteristics of robotic heart surgery What are the different types of robotic heart surgery? What are the benefits of robotic heart surgery? Robotic
The Silent Threat: Understanding Radon-Induced Lung Cancer
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Lung cancer, a devastating disease claiming millions of lives each year, often carries the image of smokers as the primary victims. However, a hidden risk lurks within the very walls of our homes: radon gas. What is radon gas? Radon, a
Which diseases are related to the breast?
Verified by Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. There are a variety of diseases and conditions that can affect the breasts, both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous). Here are some of the most common ones: BENIGN (NON-CANCEROUS) MALIGNANT (CANCEROUS) These are just a few of the many diseases
Understanding Bipolar Mood Disorder
Verified by Dr. Rituparna Ghosh, Consultant Senior Clinical Psychologist, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Bipolar mood disorder, once known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These fluctuations can swing from intense highs (mania or hypomania) to crushing lows (depression), often with periods of stability
How to keep your thyroid healthy?
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Sr. Consultant & Director Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres and Dr. Sataksi Chaterjee, Consultant Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in your metabolism, energy levels, mood, and even your heartbeat. In India, with its diverse population and unique nutritional challenges, keeping the thyroid