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Relaunch of dStream Achieva 3 0T MRI Machine Resounding Success
We are excited to announce the opening of SAKRA World Hospital Associate office in Nagaland This groundbreaking partnership signed with Dentique Nagaland aims to bridge the healthcare gap in
Launch of Nursing Simulation Lab
Here is a glimpse into the Republic Day celebrations at Sakra World Hospital.
There are high possibilities of Neuromuscular diseases co-existing with other lifestyle diseases....
"Ambassadors of Sakra" - a new initiative aimed at identifying people across all departments at Sakra World Hospital...
Sakra World Hospital hosted the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations along with the members of the Sakra Family on 5th November...
As a step towards a healthy heart, on #WorldHeartDay, Sakra World Hospital hosted a yoga session with Ms.Manisha Bhatt......
When – 9:00 am, 14th Sept 2019 ,Where – 6th Floor Auditorium, Sakra World Hospital,Sarath has been an ardent wildlife enthusiast for the past 30 years......
29th June, 2019 : Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore has signed a MoU with Rotary Palmville, Bangalore today in the presence of The District Governor
29th June, 2019 : We are proud to announce our partnership with Double Pass Development League (DPDL) as the official healthcare partner! #DPDL is a grassroots and youth development initiative for football with the objective of providing a true season-like experience of 30+ competitive games to each participating football academy/school at the grassroots level similar to Europe, South America and other developed football nations. The event took place on 29th June, 2019. As the official healthcare partner, SAKRA WORLD HOSPITAL will provide on-ground paramedics and emergency support alongside delivering workshops on health & performance management for #DPDL participants. We are excited to support this player development initiative! #IndianFootball #Grassroots #PlayerDevelopment #LetThemPlay #EqualOpportunities #Healthcare
14th june 2019 : A single blood donation can save at least 3 lives. This is a relatively simple procedure but sadly, public awareness and participation is low.
27 Apr 2019 : The engaging and educative session was attended by 60 cardiologists from the state. The Faculty & Chairperson for the CME were by Dr. Sreekanth (Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology) & Dr. Khalida (Consultant - Clinical Biochemistry).
14 march 19 : Dr. Sreekanth Shetty (Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology) was the chairperson & faculty for the CME. The event was attended by 30 doctors from Hindustan Aeronautical Limited.
02nd March 2019 : Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the Mirchi Neon Run at Phoenix Market city, Whitefield.
11th May 2019 : Sakra World Hospital, announced the launch of Institute of Pediatrics with Pediatric Super Specialty Facilities today which will be spearheaded by Dr. Surender Kumar Yachha, who joined the hospital recently.
27 Apr 2019 : Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the CISCO Annual Sports Event. Our Paramedics staffs were there to cater to the medical needs of over 200+ runners.
16th March 2019 : Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the Wells Fargo Marathon, Marathalli. Our Paramedics staffs and Ambulance were at stand by to cater to the medical needs of over 1500+ runners.
16th - 17th March 2019 : Sakra World Hospital has launched its Shoulder Centre recently. This centre is a one-of-its-kind dedicated specialized shoulder care centre in Karnataka and will offer advanced state of the art surgeries for shoulder and upper limb
Robotic Rehabilitation Center
Shoulder Clinic Opd Launch Hubli Manvi Hospital Dr Banarji B H
Bangalore Cyclothon by RBITC
National Epilepsy Day Press Conference
Pediatric ER Launch
Gallstones are one of the most common ailments in the gastrointestinal system Close to 80 of people with gallstones will require surgery Laparoscopic cholecystectomy gallbladder removal is a safe and
About 150 Doctors from all over India participated in live
Stroke Clinic Launch
Book Launch Event
Press Conference 222 Fibroids removed
Ambassadors of Sakra a new initiative aimed at identifying people across all departments at Sakra World Hospital
Sakra World Hospital hosted the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations along with the members of the Sakra Family on 5th
Stroke Clinic
Twin Pregnancy Clinic
On 14th October 2016 Sakra World Hospital organised a talent show
Heart Failure Clinic
Sakra Fertility Center
As a step towards a healthy heart on WorldHeartDay Sakra World Hospital hosted a yoga session with Ms Manisha
17th Sept 2018 This year 39 s Patient Safety Week PSW
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology Sakra
Shramadaan Activity in Association with BBMP
25th Feb 2019 Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the Annual Sports Event Karnataka Police Department Bangalore Our Paramedics staffs and Ambulance were at
12 April 2019 Dr Chandrashekar P H O D Orthopaedics Senior Consultant Joint Replacement Sakra World Hospital
Everyone can save lives How By registering as an organ donor A single organ donor can save up
Launch of Comprehensive Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Clinic
RedFm HDFC Bank honors SAKRA Doctors
Sakra World Hospital organizes 5 day Blood Donation Drive on World Blood Donor Day
International Yoga Day
29th June 2019 We are proud to announce our partnership with Double Pass Development League DPDL as
29th June 2019 Sakra World Hospital Bangalore has signed a MoU with Rotary Palmville Bangalore today in
Sakra World Hospital Launches Sakra Mobile App
Guinness World Record 236 Fibroida Indian Patient operated at Sakra World Hospital sets world record for most fibroids removed
27 Apr 2019 Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the CISCO Annual
27th April 2019 Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the Marathon at
27 Apr 2019 The engaging and educative session was attended by 60 cardiologists from the state The
21th to 27th April 2019 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is a yearly
Sakra Press Conference on New Hospital Launch
Press Conference on New Hospital Launch
Press Conference
Foundation Day of New Hospital
Sakra World Hospital announces Intra Dialysis Rehab Exercise Program on World Kidney Day
Sakra World Hospital launches Sleep Right Program Join us for the Digital Launch at 4 30 PM To know more call 080 4969 4969 or visit http www sakraworldhospital com fbclid IwAR3jXQI1igEoyGRSIh BkhxheQluHAoWSrYq21cIH22j4MmNGNIbLBimr8
There are high possibilities of Neuromuscular diseases co existing with other lifestyle diseases
11th May 2019 Sakra World Hospital announced the launch of Institute of Pediatrics with Pediatric Super Specialty
14 march 19 Dr Sreekanth Shetty Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology was the chairperson
02nd March 2019 Sakra World Hospital was the Proud Healthcare and Medical partner for the Mirchi Neon
Epilepsy Awareness Program
Press Conference Day
Press Conference on Miraculous Recovery of 36 year old
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Sakra family will now take care of your family. Introducing the best healthcare services.....
Everyone can save lives. How? By registering as an organ donor! A single organ donor can save up to 8 lives and give...
This Christmas at Sakra World Hospital, we sought to bring some joy and light into our patient's life.
Gallstones are one of the most common ailments in the gastrointestinal system. Close to 80% of people with gallstones will require surgery.
17th Sept 2018 : This year's Patient Safety Week (PSW) topic was Infection Prevention and Control with a focus on good hand hygiene. Good hand hygiene is the simplest, most effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections. At Sakra World Hospital One goal of the week was to bring together and engage health care professionals and patients to help spread this important message.
About 150 Doctors from all over India participated in live demonstration of surgical procedures, case studies and discussion on computer navigation, robotic & custom knee replacement, This was the first of such course in Karnataka where different ways of knee replacement which includes Traditional, Computer assisted, Robotic and Custom knee replacement was demonstrated.
Sakra World Hospital celebrated World Arthritis Day by hosting a one of a kind fashion event last Saturday. And the participants were none other than the patients who underwent successful joint replacement surgeries!.
On 14th October 2016, Sakra World Hospital organised a talent show for its joint replacement patients as an initiative to create awareness on osteoarthritis and the possibility.
A Live Surgery Workshop & Conference by Indian and Japanese doctors. We are delighted to invite you to be a part of the 1st Annual Sakra Indo-Japanese Shoulder Course.
Nearly 150 doctors participate in the first-of- its-kind course that included live demonstration of surgical procedures, case studies and discussion on the latest trends in Total Knee Replacement..
Sakra World Hospital celebrated World Arthritis Day by hosting a one of a kind fashion event last Saturday.
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Sakra World Hospital to Open Second Unit in Bengaluru
Sakra lines up 1 000 cr for second unit in Bangalore
Karnataka's first performed Coronary Shockwave lithotripsy Surgery was performed by Dr. Sreekanth B Shetty, Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital , on a 75 - year old patient suffering from an advanced form of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with multiple blockages that turn hard due to calcification.
On August, 2018 Sudhir was admitted to Sakra World Hospital. He was diagnosed with rare congenital malformation ...
Sakra World Hospital is the official Medical Partner of the BFC. The Sakra Medical Team ensured it was prepared with medical aid that was required to avoid or cure all probable unfortunate instances during the match. With a team of 30 medical professionals, Sakra attended the match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, sitting throughout the match in case of any emergency..
Dr. Swaroop Gopal and Dr. Satish Rudrappa are nominated as visiting professors for the Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, JAPAN.
I feel a lack of awareness is the main reason behind people not coming forward to donate blood subsequently leading to its shortage We have to encourage voluntary blood donation through camps campaigns programmes lectures pamphlets and brochures Dr Rani Premkumar Head Transfusion medicine Sakra World Hospital
BENGALURU Are you a frequent flier As a victim of a heart attack are you worried of seeking new adventures Well having a heart disease shouldn t stop you from indulging your wanderlust You can continue to be a travel bug even after an unfortunate heart attack Following simple precautions can help reduce the risk of a reoccurrence of heart attack The idea is to be aware of the risk factors and live cautiously to avoid further complications It is normal to feel traumatised after a heart attack depending on the severity of the condition It may affect the ability to carry out normal routine activities hinder your work life and recovery process and make the road to recovery difficult However do not let your heart make you give up on your dreams of travelling or pursuing adventurous activities Ensure you are well equipped with your medical kit when you are flying or traveling for long hours Travelling Studies suggest that travelling is good for your mind and health It helps in reducing stress improving quality of sleep and decreasing chances of developing heart ailments especially in women Most people with heart problems can travel by bus train and flights safely without any health risks but only after taking precautions and discussing travel plans with their doctor According to an American Heart Journal report it is safe to fly after two to three weeks after a heart attack but keep an eye out for shortness of breath chest pain arrhythmia irregular heartbeat sweating body pain as symptoms indicating an unstable state It is advisable to seek immediate medical attention or call for an ambulance if you experience these symptoms of heart attack while travelling Since suffering from long hour travel sickness can be stressful taking short breaks can help One might feel shortness of breath as the air becomes thin while travelling at higher altitude This may lead to low oxygen supply in the blood In such cases do not hesitate to inform the flight attendant and seek help Sitting immobile for long hours in a flight can be exhausting and may increase the chances of developing blot clots in the legs You can prevent this by getting up and walking around in the aisle whenever possible Placing a pillow cushion or rolled up towel on your chest may help reduce the pressure on the wounds for those who underwent open heart surgeries recently Driving Your ability to drive after a heart attack is highly dependent on your pace of recovery You might be asked to take rest from driving for a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks after a heart attack or at least 4 weeks after an open heart surgery It is advisable to consult your treating doctor for approval if you wish to start driving again Keep in mind while travelling or driving Carry your medications Learn about the side effects of medicines you are taking and check with your doctor for emergency medication Consume a heart healthy diet Include vegetables and fruits and grains Limit unhealthy fats and salt intake Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration as it can cause blood clots Pack lightly don t overload Keep a track of nearby emergency medical facilities closer to your destination Always drive with someone to look after you in case of medical emergencies
2 employees of SAP India tested positive for H1N1 causing flutter at RMZ ecoworld No need to panic says the Health department
Nearly 30 50 of all cancer cases are preventable Some foods one can include to keep cervical cancer at bay Author HOD Chief Clinical Nutritionist Sakra World Hospital
Dr Naveen Jayaram Consultant Psychiatrist at Sakra World Hospital says that viewing porn leads to unrealistic expectations which in turn leads to people feeling inferior May lead to erectile dysfunction and various other problems
Dr Dheeraj Tiwari talks in detail about Varicose veins and how to deal with it And also mentions few best practices to avoid the same Following with reference to few treatments that can help tackle varicose veins
Our trained experts at Sakra World Hospital share their insights about the persistent allergen infestation in Bengaluru The article elaborates on an array of possible triggers and also briefs us on the most common allergies present and effective ways of prevention
Mr Tekashi Maki our managing director at Sakra World hospital encourages increase in foreign direct investments towards healthcare in order to make it more accessible through technocentric approaches
22nd January 2020 Dr Sreekanth B Shetty Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional cardiology at Sakra World Hospital have quoted in the article that Marathon can leads to clot formation in coronary arteries leading to Heart Attack Tanmai Darshan and his father and grandfather completed the 42 2 km TATA Mumbai full Marathon His grandfather said that there are the biggest advantages of running it makes people happy and active He also said that thousands of people participated in the last marathon and they always greet each other while running past
Sakra World Hospital was the healthcare partners of Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2019 The marathon held at KTPO Whitefield on Saturday December 7th 2019 was a great success with over 10 000 participants from India and abroad taking part in different categories Bengaluru Midnight Marathon represented the vision vigor and vibrancy of our beloved and inspiring city At its heart the initiative aimed to create a platform to raise funds for health education social welfare and rural enlistment projects Sakra s team of paramedics were present throughout the event stationed at strategic locations to take care of any medical uncertainties The run was a mix of fun and health through Groov inc featuring Dr Bevin D 39 Silva our Consultant HOD Emergency Medicine at the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon Our bike ambulance services aims to provide emergency care to everyone who is in dire need of help in a crucial situation The emergency first responder medical service can be availed by dialling the helpline number 080 4692 4962 On dialling the number The First Responders with teams of paramedics will provide emergency care for the patient in need And while the immediate focus will be trauma care heart attack and stroke victims the scope of treatment can be increased to other medical emergencies as well in the future
Mohammed Abdullah 56 a farmer from Yemen had suffered a massive heart attack and found himself beset by a rare condition called a large ventricular aneurysm which resulted in an outpouching of the main chamber of his heart effectively giving him a 39 double heart 39 Abdullah made a five day journey by boat and plane to reach India Dr Adil Sadaq the head of cardio thoracic surgery at Sakra World Hospital said he was shocked by the size of Abdullah s outpouching which showed signs of rupturing any moment Following successful endoventricularplasty and bypass surgery the patient was discharged after which he returned to his farm in Yemen
Sakra World Hospital launched the Institute of Paediatrics with super speciality paediatrics facilities on 11th May 2019 The centre is focused on performing complex paediatric surgeries alongside diagnostic and therapeutic paediatric endoscopy The Institute will be spearheaded by Dr Surender Kumar Yachha one of the leading Paediatric specialists
This year s Alive India concert marking its 6th season collaborated with Sakra World Hospital for partnership based on medical grounds Here Bangalore was bestowed with the gift of having India s only nightingale as a part of its weekend tale Shreya Ghosal The talented singer was here in the city for a live show at Phoenix Marketcity Mall in Whitefield on Sunday i e 17 February 2018 and needless to say the event was a grand success People joined in from all over the city to celebrate the success of her musical contribution in several languages including Hindi and Kannada for over 20 years in our national and regional cinema in the country The Sakra Healthcare Team that comprised of 100 people in total was present at the venue throughout the show ensuring availability of all medical facilities that included a skilled nursing staff medicines and a first aid kit all embodied in a well equipped ambulance supported by an experienced driver The show needless to say was a huge success and we were glad to have had no case of medical emergency even though we were well prepared to supervise any such situation in case there was a need It was an honour for Sakra World Hospital to be a part of this grand joyous occasion and we await to contribute to the 7th season of Alive India concert with more enthusiasm and more rigour like it s witnessed never before
Two fans of Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar s dying by suicide after hearing the news of their idol passing away have been reported in Karnataka However doctors say there is more to this than what appears on the surface and that the actor s death may have been a trigger It may be premature to say that suicide is linked to the tragic death of a beloved celebrity and investigation and adequate information are warranted before coming to a conclusion said Dr V Senthil Kumar Reddi Professor Department of Psychiatry NIMHANS
The Advanced Technology Driven Stroke Clinic Aims to Offer Comprehensive Customized Stroke Care Service and focus on saving more lives
Under the EPIC program in a span of 1 year over 500 free screenings and 20 free surgeries were conducted for the Below Poverty Level BPL epilepsy patients
A 24 hour pediatric care center to handle critical cases and pediatric emergencies of infants and children
Medical technology has come a long way This has enabled the saving of many lives over the decades The more there is development the more people s lifespan and potential for a good quality of life increases That s why stories like
A 34 year old woman in Bengaluru has recovered well after getting 222 fibroids removed from her uterus through myomectomy a surgical procedure doctors at Sakra World Hospital said
When Ritika walked into the hospital she had a huge stomach that looked like that of an 8 month pregnant woman Diagnosis revealed that the bulge in her lower abdomen was due to fibrosis
As many as 222 fibroids were successfully cleared from the uterus of a 34 year old woman in Bengaluru without getting the uterus removed Patient Ritika Acharya suffered from abnormal menstrual bleeding which was later found to be because of multiple fibroids of various sizes in the uterus Doctors said the fibroids had completely distorted the anatomy of the uterus
Director of Diabetes and Endocrinology Sakra World Hospital Dr C V Harinarayan has been awarded Doctor of Science honoris causa by Saveetha University SIMATS for his excellence in the field of Medical Health Care and also for his significant contribution to society as a doctor
Sakra World Hospital announced the initialization of Phase 2 of the EPIC Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Care program initiated in association with Rotary International and First Meridian
Adding another feather in its cap doctors at Sakra World Hospital one of the leading health care centres in Bengaluru removed 222 fibroids from the uterus of a 34 year old woman
17th 23rd March 2019 The 2019 theme for International Infection Control Week is Protecting Patients Everywhere It is critical that healthcare professionals across the continuum to work together to prevent infections The event is organized for raising awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety The seven days were filled with fun activities and informative sessions by the lab team Source Click Here
BENGALURU Sakra World Hospital removed a staggering 222 uterine fibroids from a 34 year old woman The hospital may have broken a record in most fibroids removed with Guinness World Records last recording a total of 186 removed from a woman in Egypt in 2016
BENGALURU Around 200 children including those aged below one year have taken ill after drinking contaminated water at an apartment complex in Yamlur The residents of Prestige Kew Gardens apartment complex demanded that the builder Prestige Group address their grievances immediately
After cluster at medical college in Dharwad grows doctors dismiss fears of a third wave having begun
Experts say that many of the cases are never reported
With autoimmune diseases increasing amongst children doctors are spreading a word of caution amongst parents to be aware to enable early detection of diseases especially for type one diabetes which is common amongst children
On the occasion of National Epilepsy Day Sakra World Hospital announced phase 2 of the Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Care EPIC Program which has been initiated in association with Rotary International and First Meridian
About 340 children and adults have become seriously ill and the numbers are climbing as residents of a 979 unit apartment complex in southeastern Bengaluru find themselves at the ground zero of a crisis
BENGALURU The demise of Sandalwood star Puneeth Rajkumar 46 has triggered a debate on cardiac issues among youngsters 39 those in their late 30s and early 40s in medical communities
The hospital bags National Awards for Excellence for Most Innovative Solution for COVID 19 organised by the World Health Congress
Besides female infertility the centre is equipped treat male infertility cases which have seen a drastic increase from 40 to 50 in recent years claimed the hospital
Sakra World Hospital bags Most Innovative Solution for COVID 19 at the National Awards organised by World Health Congress for their tech enabled solution for bed allocation to Covid 19 patients
A new study by the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has found a link between chronic and end stage kidney disease and Covid 19 infection
An increase in viral fever cases characterised by high grade fever is being witnessed in Bengaluru amid the worsening COVID 19 situation in Kerala
According to a study by SJICR between 2017 and 2019 51 per cent of youngsters diagnosed with cardiovascular issues were habitual smokers while factors like being diabetic high blood pressure and family history were also observed to be fuelling the rise
Surgeons believe the opening up of colleges and offices have at least partly spurred the demand for plastic surgery
Evidence shows that gestational diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease chronic kidney conditions and cancer
Experts say efficacy is similar but there is no data on effectiveness against variants
There is no need to check the antibody levels post taking the vaccine as some vaccines evoke T cell immunity long term memory of the immune response says Dr Subrata Das
Covid may be down but not out if the latest hospitalisation figures are to be considered
BENGALURU The state health and family welfare department has begun the process of procuring essential medicines ahead of a possible third wave of Covid 19 infections The list has eight drugs including enocaparin blood thinner antivi
Health professionals are also coming across patients who are having trouble remembering names and some others with other neurological disorders
Fluctuating supplies and logistical hurdles are among the reasons for the push for vaccine mixing in India say experts
Breastfeeding will help transfer covid antibodies to the baby acting as a passive vaccination it has far more nutritional
8 and 14 yr old girls succumb to covid both had numerous covid both had numerous co morbidities and suffered cardiac arrest
Doctors say that the rain change in weather are causing an increase in vector borne diseases maintaining a healthy diet and washing hands will help keep the virus at bay
Doctors at Sakra World Hospital have saved the life of a septuagenarian with a fatal condition using a minimally invasive procedure specifically designed for older adults
The raging pandemic has hit all of us real hard and has changed our lifestyle eating habits and almost everything overnight Senior citizens with underlying conditions like diabetes hypertension
People with comorbidities prone to neuro issues say doctors
Along with Covid 19 has come a precedent for a socially distant learning experience leading way to online classes that all children are exposed to nowadays
The efficient team used a novel minimally invasive procedure specifically designed for older adults
Two year old Raju name changed loves to play LEGO blocks and enjoys the company of his other playmates just like any other toddler He is active and is quick to understand and follow every instruction of his parents
With adequate vaccination procurement India will be able to face the third wave with better preparedness suggested the panel of doctors
With the state government set to relax the lockdown partially in 19 districts from June 14 the emphasis now is on spreading awareness on the use of double masks
Nutrition is both the foundation of good health health Whaat we eat in turn gives our body the means to grow repair thrive
Doctors across the State are seeing more cases of a rare inflammatory syndrome in children a post COVID 19 complication that was reported during the first wave too
Looking pretty is great and if you can look prettier who is stopping anyway This seems to be the attitude among the working from home crowd in Bengaluru and cosmetic surgeons who witnessing a rise in demand for facial procedures agree
As the administration of Covishield and Covaxin gains momentum scarcity has left many considering a combination of the two brands
Rescuer Deepak S with a king cobra found inside a home in RR Nagar Work has been hectic for wildlife rescuers with increased snake sightings in several neighbourhoods in Bengaluru
All rest and no working out makes a fitness enthusiast frustrated and unhappy Gyms may have been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent occupancy but medical experts suggest those who have recently recovered from Covid 19 exercise caution
Doctors are reporting cases of gangrene death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow that affects limbs and sometimes internal organs as well in post COVID patients If there is a delay in consultation it could lead to amputation of a hand or leg and if part of the intestine is dead that segment has to be removed
The figures from March 29 to May 18 have raised concern in the state especially in the backdrop of predictions from a section of medical experts that the third wave of Covid will target children
We are dealing with chronic work stress with an increased workplace demand that often exceeds a person 39 s capacity and capability to cope Here 39 s all you need to know from the expert
Amid the rise in COVID 19 cases across the country a group of people in Gujarat were seen applying cow dung to their body in the belief that this effort will boost their immunity
Several instances of man made events such as outbreak of fires especially in the ICU can lead to death of patient and staff due to the damage incurred
Dr Aruna Muralidhar obstetrician and gynecologist says that anecdotally there are some women who have reported heavier periods after the vaccine and that this could be a response of the body to the activation of immunity after the vaccine
Not getting enough sun during the lockdown If you are feeling weak and lethargic and have body aches that are inexplicable it could be a deficiency of Vitamin D say city doctors
The demand for ambulances has spiked as Bengaluru went into lockdown to curb the spread of the Covid virus Reports are pouring in about ambulance drivers cashing in on the crisis An ambulance driver reportedly demanded Rs 60 000 to transport a body from a hospital to the crematorium and the police had to intervene He had already collected Rs 13 000
What doesn t kill you doesn t make you stronger in the case of Covid 19 Doctors say that post Covid complications can be dangerous and common in those who have recovered from severe versions of the infection
A message attributed to a Nobel laureate claiming that mass death was sure to follow mass vaccination triggered panic earlier this week Medical experts Metrolife spoke to trashed the message
Wearing a mask has become the new normal since the Covid 19 outbreak as the practice not only prevents the virus from reaching others it also stops the virus from reaching you Not washing them regularly may lead to menacing health problems Metrol
Experts take us through the similarities and differences between Spanish flu of 1918 and covid 19 of today
Summers are comparatively difficult times for parents to take care of their children The reasons are plenty diarrhoea rashes heat stroke seasonal infections fever dehydration are some summer issues that impact a baby s comfort
Eight private and government hospitals in Bengaluru alone have recorded 179 cases of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus disease among Covid 19 and post Covid 19 patients data collected by The New Indian Express has revealed
Hospitals are reporting a much higher number of post Covid 19 infections compared to what was witnessed during the first wave of the pandemic last year
With the Drugs Controller General of India DCGI recently approving the use of monoclonal antibody therapy antibody cocktail for Covid 19 patients who are in home isolation and have mild to moderate symptoms hospitals in Bengaluru are gearing up for its launch here The therapy has so far been administered to one patient in Delhi
Summers are just round the corner and these sizzling months are comparatively difficult times for mothers to take care of their children Reasons are aplenty Diarrhoea rashes heat stroke seasonal infections fever dehydration are some of the prominent summer issues that impact a baby s comfort
Are we ready to embrace a healthy longevity By Dr Vijaya Gowri Bandaru dermatologist Sakra World Hospital Bengaluru shares her tips on anti agening
In a bid to curb the second wave of the pandemic the Karnataka government has ordered the closure of all swimming pools This raises the question is swimming riskier than other sports As things stand gymming is allowed at 50 per cent capacity and no restrictions apply to sports
The second wave of Covid 19 has raised many concerns and questions Metrolife asked the city s medical experts some frequently asked questions
With city hospitals running out of beds home isolation packages are in demand now Increased awareness about home isolation for mild to moderate cases has resulted in this rise in demand Most corporate hospitals have been offering isolation services since last year while some have added them recently
And registering one death every hour Remember this grim statistic the next time you don t wear your mask or do so on your chin just to escape the Marshal s wrath
This time around the virus is behaving differently and the symptoms are different too During the first wave people who tested Covid positive exhibited symptoms like fever loss of smell and taste
Experts feel that reinfections mostly develop in patients who have not had the time to develop antibodies to the virus they feel cases are relatively milder currently W ith Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa now getting reinfected with covid many are now worried over re infection cases spiking up amidst the rising second wave in the state
This is because of the recent government s direction extending the gap between the dosages from 28 days apart to 6 8 weeks While the turnout of beneficiaries for the dose under phase 3 of the of vaccination drive for senior citizens and those with comorbidities aged between the age of 45 59 years was good the response for the second dose which started from March 29 has been rather tepid in many districts
Iron deficiency that results in anaemia has been a major public health burden in India The incidence of anaemia is as much as 53 2 per cent among women and 21 7 per cent among men Iron deficiency occurs when the body lacks adequate iron which is essential to make haemoglobin the protein in red blood cells enabling them to transfer oxygen around the body Without enough haemoglobin the body s tissues and muscles do not get adequate oxygen and compromises with their functioning This is when one becomes anaemic
His headache was so severe that he started missing his classes online and his scores went down Rahul name changed 14 who had been having seizures for over six months started experiencing increased spells of loss of consciousness that lasted for a couple of minutes and dizziness within the last two weeks
With the COVID 19 vaccination drive in its full swing now especially for elderlies and people with comorbidities more than 40 million Indians have reportedly received at least the first dosage in the last few weeks However despite the guidelines issued and precautions discussed the question over its safety side effects and if you are medically eligible because of taking blood thinners still continues to be asked It must be noted that COVID 19 vaccine is safe for almost everyone irrespective of whether you take blood thinners or suffer from blood disorders India since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic has toiled to emerge as a vaccine powerhouse globally with 60 of the world s vaccines being manufactured in the country
Sayanora D from Mumbai says she can sometimes see bacteria and viruses on surfaces The 35 year old has had to deal with obsessive compulsive disorder OCD since childhood but the symptoms were always under control The Covid 19 pandemic though aggravated her OCD She would wash her hands up to fifty times a day and became non functional My family members had a tough time dealing with my obsession with sanitation said Sayanora I restricted myself to my room and reduced interactions with people including my own family I feared that if I stepped out I would get Covid
Social isolation physical distancing and school closure during lockdown have resulted in creating a negative impact in the minds of children owing to lack of sports routine life and outdoor games While they may be spending quality family time with parents lack of regular routine life and activities are reportedly causing them anxiety and mental distress
As people continue to understand the dos and don ts during the pandemic even after a year of its arrival an important subject of discussion is sex in the time of Covid 19
With a rise of covid clusters being reported from several residential societies in Bengaluru talks of the covid second wave are doing the rounds again While some experts say that it is too early to label it as the second wave others attribute the rise in covid cases due to general carelessness and flouting social of norms Doctors on the other hand blame it on the weather change
With increasing age sleeping issues become a serious concern Apart from several other health problems disturbances in sleeping pattern are directly linked with the risk of dementia This is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders personality changes and impaired reasoning
Sakra World Hospital one of Bangalore s premier healthcare organisations that boasts of Japanese cutting edge technology delivering breakthrough healthcare in India now has another feather in its hat Sakra World Hospital has recently been awarded with the prestigious D L Shah QCI Award the highest quality award rating an organisation on stringent quality parameters for its Quality Project on Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital launched Covishield vaccination programme at its premises with an aim to support the nationwide drive to prevent spreading of the COVID 19 infection With a target of inoculating at least 200 health workers many doctors and nursing staff voluntarily decided to take Covishield shots There are about 637 doctors nurses and non medical staff in the hospital who will get inoculated in the three day drive
The Cuvis Joint is claimed to be the world s first fully active robotic knee replacement system which is now making knee replacement surgeries more accurate transparent and hassle free in Sakra World Hospital and comes as a bliss for those suffering from severe arthritis says Sakra
BENGALURU Experts have called for the inclusion of immunocompromised people such as those with cancer and people who live with HIV as a priority group
Winter is a time hospitals see a surge in respiratory infections but this year has seen a downtrend Dr Srivatsa Lokeshwaran consultant interventional pulmonology observes that the primary reason for this is increased safety practices Masking social distancing handwashing and sanitisation are common guidelines for preventing any airborne infectious disease not just Covid So by virtue of following protocol we re seeing all infections reduce he explains
Stroke happens to be one of the top most killers in the world and India is no exception The country suffers from a leaping burden of stroke The stroke prevalence in various parts of India ranged from 44 29 to 559 100 000 persons over the last two decades In the same duration the cumulative incidence of stroke in India ranged from 105 to 152 100 000 persons per year affecting a hundred thousand lives
Coronary heart disease CHD in general and coronary artery disease CAD in particular is about top the list of killers globally by this year as predicted by the World Health Organisation WHO India too is no exception to this
Cervical cancer is a growing concern for women s health in India affecting about 122844 of them every year according to the latest report In fact India accounts for nearly one third of the global cervical cancer related deaths Cervical cancer develops due to the abnormal growth of cells dysplasia on the cervix located between the vagina and the uterus The development of cervical cancer often takes several years It has been observed that unawareness about identifying the risk factors and the early symptoms result in delayed detection of the condition among women resulting in significant mortality This makes it essential for women to be aware of the common risk factors and signs in order to be able to prevent it or detect it early to avoid fatalities
BENGALURU Sometimes a stroke happens gradually but you 39 re likely to have one or more sudden symptoms Our expert Dr Swaroop Gopal is Senior Consultant and Head of Neurosurgery with over 20 years of Neurosurgical experience which grosses to more than 20000 procedures for both brain and spine problems Learn more about the warning signs of stroke in this article by him
Dr Sachin Kumar Senior Consultant and Head Department of pulmonology Sakra World Hospital believes that older adults may be particularly susceptible to the respiratory illness triggered by the Novel Corona Virus also known as 2019 nCov He highlights two main reasons for increased vulnerability of older adults and senior citizens to Corona virus
Awareness and Prevention not panic are important in battling Corona Virus infection Dr Deepak Balani Chief of Medical Services Sakra World Hospital The Health Ministry of India had issued Preventive measures against the Corona Virus such as Maintaining good personal hygiene Wearing Masks Avoiding contact with stray animals Avoiding consuming raw or undercooked meat etc
Pink Express is a first of its kind Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Centre equipped with Non Invasive Risk Assessment with Machine Intelligence NIRAMAI Machine to help detect breast cancer for all age groups without any harmful radiation The mobile screening bus was launched with the mission Early Detection Saves Lives and to conduct breast cancer awareness and screening camps for the underprivileged women for free of cost in Bengaluru the rural parts and adjoining cities across Karnataka and its neighbouring states
Professors from the Indian Statistical Institute ISI and the Indian Institute of Science IISc have predicted that Karnataka at the peak of the spread of the Omicron virus in February will have 1 2 lakh cases per day in the worst case scenario
As COVID 19 numbers surge the government and hospitals have maintained that hospitalisation remains substantially lower than during the second wave when there was a mad scramble for beds and oxygen In the third wave being driven by the Omicron variant the impact of infections has been relatively mild with many choosing to get treated at home This has resulted in a surge in demand for home healthcare services in the city
Doctors in the city are noting a considerable rise in female patients with anaemia Patients usually complain of fatigue and low productivity and after tests it turns out to be anaemia
Oral drug molnupiravir which was recently approved by the Drug Controller General of India DCGI has benefitted patients especially those in the high risk categories say doctors
According to civic groups campaigning against citizens spitting in public despite a ban in place law enforcement has been limited
While health experts have been saying that Covid 19 s new variant Omicron has milder symptoms and can be treated at home many of those testing positive for the virus are eager to get admitted to hospitals They fear that once the number of cases rise it will be difficult to get a hospital bed when needed The memories of an overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure during the first two waves of Covid 19 is still fresh in their minds Experts advice that they should keep calm and go by what their physicians say reports Kumaran P
A video of a Covid self test kit being placed under a tap and displaying a positive result has gone viral Metrolife asked experts about the accuracy of home testing kits Some household liquids can give a positive result when poured on self test kits but the tests remain accurate when used as directed say doctors
Easy availability affordability and reusability has caused sales to drop Mask sales are on the decline in the city and shopkeepers seem to think that the numbers are not going to pick up anymore even during the third wave
City reports rise in cases of cough and cold experts suspect many of them to be post Covid symptoms and say follow up care is a must
BENGALURU Irrespective of Covid being mild moderate or severe follow up checks after two to four weeks are important say doctors A set of people who have recovered reported poor concentration disturbed sleep cognitive decline anxiety along with onset of diabetes thyroid and some cardiac related issues too
Medical tourism frozen during the Covid 19 pandemic is reviving in the state after the flattening of the third wave easing of restrictions and releasing of government quota beds in private hospitals Manipal Hospitals which recorded 10 12 per cent of total revenue from medical tourism before the pandemic has now seen 50 60 per cent revival Medical tourism revenue came down to zero during the first wave as international and domestic air travel came to a standstill said Dilip Jose CEO MD Manipal Hospitals
The third wave has tapered down considerably and cases are down substantially but no patients are willing to get back to hospitals just yet in Karnataka The third wave has tapered down considerably and cases are down substantially but no patients are willing to get back to hospitals just yet Hospital managements say fear of COVID 19 is still keeping many patients away Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association PHANA president H M Prasanna told
With the decreasing number of positive cases of COVID 19 infections in the city and state citizens have stopped wearing masks The worrying factor is that other than Bengaluru city other districts are majorly violating the COVID Appropriate Behaviour CAB and citizens have almost stopped wearing masks Has the COVID 19 pandemic been over City doctors give a word of caution and say stopping the wearing of masks is not a good idea
In all probability you are Fast declining cases coupled with milder symptoms among the infected are rocketing the country towards normalcy adding to the good news So pull out those dusty travel bags and head to the sea or mountains Maybe starting off with a visit to Puri could be the best way forward according to Kumaran P
Woman health it up Ladies celebrate International Women 39 s Day by taking care of your Physical Mental Health Dr Shantala Thuppanna HOD Senior Consultant Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgeon Sakra World Hospital Bengaluru shares some insights
Out of every 100 paediatric patients 50 are found to be overweight and 20 to 30 children obese according to doctors While most are five to 12 years old children between three and five years old are also found to be obese
March 8 2020 A day that most Bengalureans would remember not for International Women s Day but as the day the city got its first
A35 year old woman died while lifting weights in a gym recently This shocked fitness enthusiasts BM spoke with experts to know the do s and don ts of exercising
BENGALURU Paediatricians are reporting an increase in children coming to them with continuous cough which refuses to go away even after two to three months of medication Some of them have even turned asthmatic
Shane Warne and Puneeth Rajkumar died young because of young coronary artery disease which generally occurs to people who are less than 45 years old There is a rise in such cases in India especially among those with a family history of the disease The early warning signs could be chest pain and breathlessness while walking However doctors also warn that some patients may not show any symptoms Regular exercise periodic health check ups a healthy diet good work life balance and adequate sleep is needed to keep your heart healthy and ticking Kumaran P reports
Bengaluru Sakra World Hospital a premier healthcare organisation that uses Japanese cutting edge technology to deliver breakthrough healthcare in India commemorated International Women s Day on Tuesday by conducting a 3 km walkathon starting from the hospital premises and covering Kadubesanahalli and nearby areas to promote messages of BreakTheBias and Gender Equality for a sustainable tomorrow
A persistent and ongoing CKD knowledge gap exists one that is demonstrable at all levels of healthcare One of the leading causes is the unmonitored and constant use of anabolic steroids and synthetic protein supplements used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and power This can have negative consequences on renal health and can lead to long term damage
Sakra World Hospital has announced the launch of intra dialysis rehab exercise program The initiative to offer various intradialytic exercise programs and passive exercise including electrical stimulation especially developed for hemodialysis patients rate These intradialytic exercises can be safely done in the first two hours of dialysis without cardiac decompensation
Sakra World Hospital a premier healthcare organization that boasts of Japanese cutting edge technology delivering breakthrough healthcare in India commemorated International Women s Day today by conducting a 3 km walkathon starting from the hospital premises and covering Kadubesanahalli and nearby areas promoting the message of BreakTheBias and Gender Equality for a sustainable tomorrow The walkathon was flagged off by Roopa Divakar Moudgil Inspector General of Police Bengaluru and the Head of Karnataka Handloom Kauvery Emporium and had more than 150 participants from the hospital
A 34 year old journalist and former TV anchor Ritika Sharma from Bengaluru has set a new Guinness World Record for getting highest number of fibroids removed from her uterus The patient had 236 fibroids removed which included a large cauliflower shaped fibroid measuring up to 20 X 20 X 10 cm and many other smaller fibroids of different sizes weighing 2 250 grams in total
As schools offices and theatres trudge back to a pre pandemic reality doctors from hospitals across the city are reporting a rise in viral allergic and seasonal bronchitis Though the cases are not alarming they say that it s unusual for such cases to appear during this time
With Delhi and Mumbai witnessing a rise in covid 19 cases health experts said those who have already got covid should not become complacent as there are chances of reinfection A health expert said A section of people who were infected admitted to care during the previous waves is not adhering to covid appropriate behaviour saying they are immune to the virus However this may not be true as reinfections are quite common during every wave
The erratic weather is playing havoc with the health of Bengalureans and doctors are on their toes Owing to the recent spell of rains in the city doctors are witnessing a surge in cases of malaria and
Rampant use of over the counter OTC drugs herbal medication and homemade concoctions to prevent covid 19 has led to a spurt in drug induced liver injury DILI cases in the city
BENGALURU A recent study in England has found an increase in prescriptions for depression Closer home anecdotal evidence in Karnataka has revealed that prescriptions for anti depressants in teenagers have gone up drastically Research by the University of Bristol United Kingdom was published in the Britain Journal of General Practice
BENGALURU A 34 year old woman from Bengaluru has entered the Guinness World Record for getting 236 fibroids successfully removed from her uterus Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru s Dr Shanthala Thuppanna had removed the fibroids on 6 October 2021 while the record was announced on Friday
BENGALURU A new observational study from France suggests use of artificial sweeteners in snacks and beverages as an alternative to sugar increases the risk of cancer mainly breast cancer and obesity The study done by the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and Sorbonne Paris Nord University has suggested that there could be three more incidents of breast cancer for every 10 000 people The study done on 1 02 865 people was recently published in PLOS Medicine
Due to contaminated food or water children often have tummy related infections along with stomach pain fever for one or two days vomiting followed by loose stools explains Dr Supraja Chandrashekar Paediatric Intensivist Manipal Hospital Yeshwantpur
To commemorate World Health Day Sakra World Hospital announced the launch of its most advanced healthcare support mobile application The Sakra Patient mobile app is not just any regular application targeted towards a specific healthcare need The aim of this app is to maintain the continuity of care between the doctors and patients and address the increasing influx of information something which the experts are referring as a must have in the post pandemic era
The Sakra World Hospital 39 s senior orthopaedics consultant Dr B H Banarji has created a milestone in arthroscopy by inventing a new form of effective simple and durable method of knotting named the Banarji Knot This knotting method is a low profile non bulky more secure double slide locking knot which can be utilized in arthroscopic surgeries It has been used in more than 250 surgeries till date and has been found to be very effective
To commemorate World Health Day on Thursday Sakra World Hospital announced the launch of its healthcare support mobile application This event was conducted in the presence of the Chief Guest Masayuki Toriumi Managing Director SONY India Software Centre Pvt Ltd
The study conducted from 2009 to 2021 and involving 1 02 865 adults has pointed to the risk associated with artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium used globally Doctors in Bengaluru say the study stresses the need to re evaluate the use of food additive sweeteners by global health agencies Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk Results from NutriNet Sante population based cohort study was recently published in the international journal
According to the World Health Organization WHO liver diseases are considered to be the tenth most common cause of deaths in the country A staggering 10 lakh Indians are diagnosed with liver cirrhosis every year It is also one of the leading causes of deaths in the world
To commemorate World Health Day Sakra World Hospital a premier healthcare organization in India that uses cutting edge Japanese technology to provide ground breaking healthcare announced the launch of its most advanced healthcare support mobile application today This event was conducted in the presence of the Chief Guest Mr Masayuki Toriumi Managing Director SONY India Software Centre Pvt Ltd
This complex surgical procedure was performed in October last year by Shanthala Thuppanna Senior Consultant and Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru The title certificate was presented by Guinness World Record adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar to the patient and her doctor in the city on Thursday In a four and a half hour surgical procedure Dr Thuppanna and her team of gynaecologists performed a myomectomy and thoroughly removed all of the fibroids of her uterus I am glad that we successfully managed to remove all the 236 fibroids during this complicated surgery since fibroids were located below the urinary bladder and ureter and were spread throughout the left side of her uterus and very near to important structures in the abdomen she added
Bengaluru Karnataka India April 25 A 34 year old journalist and former TV anchor Ritika Sharmahailing from Bengaluru officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the most fibroids removed Ritika also an aspiring author had 236 fibroids removed from her uterus which included a large cauliflower shaped fibroid measuring up to 20X20X10 cms and many other smaller fibroids of different sizes weighing 2 250 grams in total This complex surgical procedure was successfully performed by Dr Shanthala Thuppanna Senior Consultant Head Department of Obstetrics Gynecology Sakra World Hospital Bengaluru Ritika at the time of her diagnosis at Sakra World Hospital suffered from abnormal menstrual bleeding and had an enlarged abdomenresembling 8 month pregnancy due to the different sizes of the fibroids In a four and a half hour surgical procedure Dr Shanthala Thuppanna and her highly experienced team of gynecologists performed a myomectomy and thoroughly removed all of the fibroids of her uterus Commenting on the record Dr Shantala Thuppanna said It seems incredible being part of this surgery which has created a new Guinness World Records title I am glad that we successfully managed to remove all the 236 fibroids during this complicated surgery since fibroids were located below the urinary bladder and ureter and were spread throughout the left side of her uterus and very near to important structures in the abdomen I hope that this moment of celebration today will also serve as a cautionary tale to all women to stay aware of such underestimated comorbidities and consult experts at the earliest to safeguard themselves from unwarranted complications Alluding to this unique achievement Ritika commented This is an unexpectable event and this recognition will be an unforgettable one as it constantly reminds me to how along with the team at Sakra World Hospital we overcame the situation victoriously I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr Shanthala and the entire clinical and nursing staff for explaining every bit of the procedure and giving me the best clinical advice while undergoing the surgery Uterine Fibroids have become increasingly widespread in recent years with estimates ranging from 40 to 50 percent of women suffering from them Only a few of them suffer the symptoms and the majority of them go unrecognized It is important to seek the advice of doctors and professionals in order to receive the right diagnosis and treatment Located at Outer Ring Road Marathahalli Bengaluru Karnataka Sakra World Hospital a Japanese brand under the leadership of Toyota Tsusho and SECOM is India s first MNC hospital It is a 350 bed hospital providing healthcare across all specialties such as Neuro Sciences Cardiac Sciences Orthopaedics Women and Child Health Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences Renal Sciences Emergency and Trauma Care There are 12 integrated modular operation theatres OTs with cutting edge state of the art technologies like OR integration solution that features video input recording saving and displaying from a range of sources like surgical camera peripheral camera and MIS camera
BENGALURU Sarvesh name changed was a chain smoker till March 2020 when the Covid 19 lockdown confined him to his two bedroom house in Arekere I could sneak in three to four smokes a day until I had a coughing fit in April first week said Patil who was terrified thinking it could be because of Covid 19 I spoke to a doctor friend who said that the reason was smoking compounded by stress and not Covid 19 But the anxiety and fear I felt at that time forced me to give up smoking for good he said Patil is among several city smokers who quit the habit during the pandemic because of fear of Covid 19 infection
BENGALURU The number of Covid 19 cases is increasing by the day but according to city doctors none of the patients is displaying any alarming new symptoms or needs hospitalisation Stressing that this does not mean lowering one s guard and not following Covid protocols doctors from various hospitals say the usual symptoms of fever cold chills and headache accompanied by diarrhoea are common among the new patients Dr Sachin Kumar senior consultant pulmonology critical care medicine Sakra World Hospital told STOI there has been a slight increase in number of patients with acute respiratory symptoms coming to their emergency wing as well as OPD Typically they have upper respiratory tract symptoms similar to any viral illness consisting of cough sore throat and high fever for initial two to three days Diarrhoea also is common in these patients said Dr Kumar adding that so far the numbers and symptoms are not severe
City reports rise in cases of cough and cold experts suspect many of them to be post Covid symptoms and say follow up care is a must While Covid cases are decreasing in the city doctors are now seeing an increase in cough and cold cases Though most of these cases are testing negative for Covid it is still considered unusual as the temperature is increasing There are many other viruses that show similar symptoms of Omicron including cough cold sore throat and body ache according to Dr Gourishankar Reddy Head of Medical ICU and COVID ICU at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital He said although the Omicron cases were decreasing there are a few endemic respiratory viruses like influenza that are still making the rounds Influenza is also a virus that affects the respiratory system showing similar symptoms to that of covid virus
There s a sudden surge in cases of allergic and seasonal bronchitis in the city health experts suggest avoiding pollution and staying alert As schools offices and theatres trudge back to a pre pandemic reality doctors from hospitals across the city are reporting a rise in viral allergic and seasonal bronchitis Though the cases are not alarming they say that it s unusual for such cases to appear during this time An increasing number of patients are visiting hospitals complaining of cough common cold and wheezing in some cases as well While most cases are just mild and are being treated with antibiotics doctors are unable to pinpoint the exact reason for this rise After the third wave of Covid there was a dip in such cases and during the third wave most patients reported symptoms of cold and cough were associated with Omicron cases For the past weeks doctors are seeing a small surge in cases
BENGALURU The Union Health Ministry has sent out letters to five states including Karnataka asking them to follow a five fold strategy and amp up testing States that are closely being monitored are Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra Telangana and Tamil Nadu The letter instructs states to monitor clusters of new Covid cases and ensure that the spread of infection is contained The five fold strategy i e Test Track Treat Vaccine and Covid Appropriate Behaviour should be followed Karnataka on Thursday reported 471 cases and the positivity rate increased to 2 14 per cent Bengaluru clocked 458 cases and has 2 776 active cases As per BBMP Covid 19 War Room data ten wards are reporting maximum number of cases Bellandur 41 Doddanekkundi 15 Varthur 12 Hagadur 11 Kadugodi 9 HSR Layout 7 Begur 7 Hoodi 8 Horamavu 6 and Garudacharpalya 6 The number of clusters is increasing with a total of seven clusters in the city a majority of which are from apartments in Mahadevapura area Genome samples have to be taken from these clusters on priority basis The state has been asked to maintain an adequate number of tests and send samples from infected individuals for genome sequencing an official from the department said
The government enforced confinement was an opportunity for many to quit smoking During the pandemic programmes at various hospitals also helped many stop smoking said Dr Rao adding I have specifically seen how it caused smokers to lose access to cigarettes However I also noticed a small population of people whose addiction to smoking grew because of isolation and boredom triggered by the lockdown Dr Sachin Kumar senior consultant pulmonology critical care medicine Sakra World Hospital said some of the effects of smoking such as coughing created a positive impact on both light and heavy smokers who quit the habit for good In April and May we witnessed three or four such cases a week where the patients complained of persistent cough due to smoking About 50 of the patients we treated were ready to quit smoking following the symptoms he said In the second wave 20 of smokers among the patients faced complications due to Covid 19 In third wave every week we saw on average four cases of smokers facing Covid related issues
Dr Sachin Kumar senior consultant pulmonology critical care medicine Sakra World Hospital told STOI there has been a slight increase in number of patients with acute respiratory symptoms coming to their emergency wing as well as OPD Typically they have upper respiratory tract symptoms similar to any viral illness consisting of cough sore throat and high fever for initial two to three days Diarrhoea also is common in these patients said Dr Kumar adding that so far the numbers and symptoms are not severe Currently there are over 3 000 active Covid cases and 12 active clusters across the city The positivity rate for the past week is 2 31 per cent Dr Haleema Yezdani consultant at Connect and Heal a telemedicine company that has been volunteering and offering treatment to Covid patients for free said The most common symptoms remain severe headache fever cold cough and sore throat People are also showing gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain nausea and diarrhoea which explain the reason for body ache and weakness she said
There are many other viruses that show similar symptoms of Omicron including cough cold sore throat and body ache according to Head of Medical ICU and COVID ICU at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital He said although the Omicron cases were decreasing there are a few endemic respiratory viruses like influenza that are still making the rounds Influenza is also a virus that affects the respiratory system showing similar symptoms to that of covid virus Hence doctors are now advising people with mild cold and cough to home quarantine themselves to avoid any virus transmission unless the patient s condition turns severe and requires hospitalisation Dr Subrata Das Senior Consultant Internal Medicine Diabetology Sakra World Hospital said that in the last four weeks there was a rise in the symptoms of cold and cough Analysing a case study he said We saw a 35 year old gentleman who had symptoms of throat ache body ache nasal congestion for three days A week ago his spouse had Covid
There is an upsurge in seasonal allergic and viral bronchitis We are seeing around 3 4 patients per day Most patients are presenting symptoms of a common cold predominantly dry cough audible wheezing and breathing difficulty in some cases Symptoms are worsening in the patients with comorbidities but in most cases it s not serious But due to the weather conditions we could expect a surge in the coming days said Dr Aditya S Chowti Senior Consultant Internal Medicine Fortis Hospital According to Dr Pavan Yadav Lead Consultant Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplantation Aster RV Hospital usually patients used to only complain of discomfort during the winter season but this year patients are complaining during summer also He said that they were seeing seven eight patients daily with headaches running nose cough and breathing issues Patients with lung related comorbidities have a risk of infection he added After Covid there has been a rise in patients complaining about allergy problems Even patients who had Covid once are also reporting allergy symptoms A child who had Covid earlier landed in an emergency after an asthma attack said Dr Sachin Kumar Senior Consultant Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine Sakra World Hospital
The number of clusters is increasing with a total of seven clusters in the city a majority of which are from apartments in Mahadevapura area Genome samples have to be taken from these clusters on priority basis The state has been asked to maintain an adequate number of tests and send samples from infected individuals for genome sequencing an official from the department said Confirming the instructions Health Commissioner Randeep D said After the recent meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee we have increased testing targets to 30 000 While the target for Bengaluru will be 20 000 it has been increased to 10 000 in other districts
In India tobacco is known to be a major cause of various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease lung and oral cancer etc According to a report released by the Indian Council of Medical Research as much as a third of the cancer cases reported in India are linked to tobacco use Moreover the number of people diagnosed with cancer is expected to increase to almost 30 million by 2025 A study published in the National Library of Medicine revealed that 11 percent of women and 57 percent of men between the age of 15 and 49 years use tobacco products In addition to cigarettes other forms of smokeless tobacco like betel quid and zarda are also widely available in various parts of the country
There are more than one billion smokers in the world and globally the use of tobacco products is increasing with the epidemic shifting to the developing world More than 80 of the world 39 s smokers live in low and middle income countries It is estimated that tobacco use kills 5 4 million people a year and accounts for 10 of adult deaths worldwide with up to 50 of smokers dying from a tobacco use related disease Unchecked tobacco related deaths will increase to more than eight million a year by 2030 and 80 of those deaths will occur in developing countries Tobacco use is a risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of deaths in the world including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases stroke and several malignant diseases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD patients are highly susceptible to respiratory infections People tend to ignore their lungs or give less importance to them compared to other health aspects COPD is a long term condition where the airways of the lungs get narrowed and the air is trapped in the lungs causing difficulty in exhaling It is mainly characterized by constant and progressive breathlessness cough sputum production and wheezing Some of the symptoms of COPD include occasional breathlessness especially after a workout or physical activity There can be mild but persistent coughs In the later stage one might start avoiding stairs and physical activities It worsens with time and becomes hard to ignore with experiences that might include breathlessness wheezing chest congestion fatigue swollen feet ankles or legs and weight loss It is likely to get worse if one continues to smoke or is regularly exposed to passive smoking
Amol Naikawadi Preventive Healthcare Specialist from Indus Health Plus says that being physically active and working out can help improve breathing fitness and quality of life Also a balanced diet and healthy weight can help People suffering from severe COPD have to be hospitalized Those with low oxygen levels in their bodies are at higher risk of getting anxiety and depression Prevention is better than cure and keeping the lungs healthier is much more efficient than getting it cured once it gets damaged To keep your lungs healthy avoid cigarettes secondhand smoke air pollution or industrial exposures as well as stay physically active There are several diagnostic procedures including Spirometry chest x ray CT scan Arterial blood gas analysis and Genetic test for alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency Early detection can manage the disease well and help it get treated says Amol Naikawadi
According to the World Health Organization WHO one hundred million deaths were caused by tobacco in the 20th century and if current trends continue there will be up to one billion deaths attributed to tobacco use in the 21st century There are more than one billion smokers in the world and globally the use of tobacco products is increasing with the epidemic shifting to the developing world More than 80 of the world 39 s smokers live in low and middle income countries It is estimated that tobacco use kills 5 4 million people a year and accounts for 10 of adult deaths worldwide with up to 50 of smokers dying from a tobacco use related disease Unchecked tobacco related deaths will increase to more than eight million a year by 2030 and 80 of those deaths will occur in developing countries Tobacco use is a risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of deaths in the world including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases stroke and several malignant diseases
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