M L Nijaligappa a Sub-inspector who is attached with Bengaluru traffic department stopped convoy of India’s First citizen, President Pranab Mukherjee to make a way for the ambulance. Karnataka state police have rewarded M L Nijaligappa for his presence of mind
Saturday June 18, was a just another day for Bengaluru police, as the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee was in the city. Security drill was conducted, standard SOP’s were followed and roads en-route to Raj Bhavan was blocked for the president’s movement. But, what was termed as a routine that day changed a life of […]
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, Hanisha Jatwani was shaken with the news. But, she never lost her positivity and her fighting spirit. According to her physical abilities, she continued to perform Yoga during her surgery, chemotherapy and radiation phase. She modified a lot of asanas because of physical restrictions. After recovering, she started teaching Yoga. She now conducts several workshops to teach others
“We all have a turning point in life, for me it was being diagnosed with breast cancer. It has changed my life for better. The positivity from Yoga which I got during this period helped me to fight back,” said Hanisha Jatwani, who battled breast cancer detected in the 3rd stage. She is now a […]
IMA has laid down certain rules for its member doctors such as no alcohol should be served in IMA meets and six grams (18 ml of whisky) is considered to be a safe dose of alcohol.
‘Practice what you preach’ is one saying that Indian Medical Association (IMA) has decided to follow by having an alcohol policy for its members. In a first-of-its-kind directive sent to its members, the umbrella body of allopathy practicing doctors has directed its members saying it is the professional responsibility of each doctor to promote a […]
Aishwarya Trust, founded by Chitra Viswanathan, provides financial aid to needy children, who suffer from congenital heart diseases. Since its inception 2008, the trust has screened around 1,00,000 children from economically-vulnerable families
Venus Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, once said: “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does –that makes you winner right there.” Chitra Viswanathan did just that, nine years ago. Today, she receives countless blessings every day for helping scores of children needy families, who suffer from […]
In the first of a four-part series on dementia, we focus on lack of care facilities available to the elderly population suffering from the ailment. Experts say despite the rising number of dementia patients, there is a lack of awareness about the condition and management among public as well as healthcare professionals
It’s 3am, and Seeta Chidambaram is crying inconsolably. “Everyone is ignoring me. You all will leave me,” the 87-year-old tells her daughter, Vijayalakshmi Mani. The family says this happens often. “My mother suffers from dementia. There are days she cries uncontrollably, and there are days when she does not talk. There are times she […]
Experts say that the relationship between men and women should be mutual and they should share their dilemmas like they share their life decisions. They feel that the spouses are good, but the communication between them is very poor
With men and women these days actively participate in everything and sharing their happiness as well as other decisions of the life, experts say that they should also openly communicate about their dilemmas too. “Nowadays, in many cases, relationship between spouses is extremely good, but the communication is very poor,” said Dr Saroj Gumaste, consultant […]
Aiming to create awareness about sex, the Indian Medical Association held its second SEXYCON — a conference to discuss issues like ‘Sex and the web world’, ‘male and female sexual dilemmas’ among others. Experts say early detection of dysfunction will always help with the problem, but a patient needs to talk freely about the problem with doctors
Having sexual intercourse is a natural and normal function performed by a human body, yet it the least discussed subject. In India, exchanging views on sex is still a taboo, explains Professor Dr Deepak K Jumani, an assistant professor of Medicine at JJ Group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College who also serves as Consultant […]
Sahyadri Hospitals’ invited the organ donors and recipients along with their respective families on Sunday, 18 June, 2017 in Pune. The event began with highlighting the importance of liver health and honouring the donors’ and recipients’ families
“Our loved ones are still with us today, their heart is beating in another person’s body, their cornea is given sight for someone to see the world.” said family members who had taken a decision to donate the organs of their loved ones after they were declared brain dead. In the last one year, Sahyadri […]
Yadnya was eight-month-old when his stomach started swelling and doctors could not give a definitive diagnosis. Now, two- year-old Yadnya is about to undergo liver transplant surgery on July 18. The family received aid of Rs 2 lakh from Salman Khan’s Being Human organization. Tata trust and Maharashtra CM relief fund also helped the family financially
Yadnya was perfectly healthy baby till he was eight-month-old. At this point, his stomach started swelling and doctors could not give a definitive diagnosis. Now, two- year-old Yadnya is about to undergo liver transplant surgery on July 18 at Apollo Hospital in Mumbai. His mother, Madhura Awar, is donating 30% of her liver to give […]
The conference aimed to provide optimal benefits to our patients; well-known surgeons from across the country shared their experiences and knowledge on this platform. The workshop was attended by over 50 plastic surgeons, Interventional radiologists and experienced doctors from across the country
Medical experts at a national level conference on ‘wound healing’ held at a Chembur hospital on Saturday said, “don’t keep dressing a wound, but investigate the cause and then decide course of action.” “To provide optimal benefits to our patients, well-known surgeons from across the country shared their experiences and knowledge on this platform. Wound management […]