How to identify a stroke? by Dr Swaroop Gopal, Director - Neuro Sciences

Sometimes a stroke happens gradually, but you're likely to have one or more sudden symptoms.

Heart of the matter

Are you a frequent flier? As a victim of a heart attack, are you worried of seeking new adventures? Well

Covid - 19 : Why older adults maybe at a greater risk of getting infectedt

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.

Corona Virus: If you are suspected to have the infection, go to a medical check up and Avoid Self - Medication.

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

Some of the Most important precautionary measures to be taken to avoid the spread of Covid - 19, by Dr.Deepak Balani, Chief of Medical Services, Sakra World Hospital

Maintaining good personal hygiene Wearing Masks Avoiding contact with stray animals Avoiding/ consuming raw or undercooked meat etc

Two Deaths from H1N1 reported in State

Few Experts in the city have said that they have seen a rise in the cases but so far none have been serious or complicated. Death can happen only when multiple organs fail and mostly elderly are at risk. Dr. Raghu J, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine, Sakra World Hospital said few cases among elderly got severe and required ICU admission and they recovered too.

Doc focussed on weight gain , missed out on PCOD and tumour.

When medical professions also indulge in Fat Shaming it becomes an unpleasant surprise. One could argue that weight gain is a symptom of many illnesses but it is dangerous to just focus on that, which may lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment and the actual problem going undiagnosed causing mental stress to the patient.

Broken heart syndrome affects women more, say doctors

Dr. Sreekanth B Shetty, senior consultant and head of interventional cardiology , Sakra World Hospital explains how stress can cause adverse effects on heart conditions. And how women are more likely to suffer from a broken heart syndrome.

Karnataka’s First Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy surgery conducted by Sakra World Hospital

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.

Swine Flu scare at tech park

2 employees of SAP India tested positive for H1N1 , causing flutter at RMZ ecoworld. No need to panic, says the Health department.

Foods you must consume more to avoid Cancer Risks

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.

Watching porn affecting Relationships and Marriages

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.

Huge numbers are turning up at hospital to get tested for H1N1 , that’s an overreaction Doctor says

Dr. Subrata Das, Senior Consultant for Internal Medicine and Diabetology, Sakra World Hospital , says the outbreak of swine flu is an annual affair. Sine the global pandemic of swine flu broke in 2009 vaccinations and treatments were developed and herd immunity has been formed, doctors say

Worried about Varicose veins and how to deal with it?

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.

Money on minds

The increased spending in healthcare is a welcome step. Now, we look forward to increasing the FDI and larger public-private partnership(PPP)

Budget 2020: Sectors across industry share Wishlist from tax rebates, incentives for digital payments to lowering of GST slabs

The increased spending in healthcare is a welcome step. Now, we look forward to increasing the FDI and larger public-private partnership(PPP)

Sakra world organizes “Sakra Think Beyond season 2

Sakra World Hospital,organised a session”Sakra Think Beyond 2” recently. It focused on mental preparation to achieve the best in a team work.

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The increased spending in healthcare is a welcome step. Now, we look forward to increasing the FDI and larger public-private partnership(PPP)..

Running a Marathon?Don't overtrain, could lead to a heart attack

Allergy cases on the rise in Bengaluru

Our trained experts at Sakra World Hospital share their insights about the persistent allergen infestation in Bengaluru.

Pain in your back? correct your posture

Dr Vaibhav Lokhande is an Associate Consultant at Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Department at Sakra World Hospital.

Coronavirus deemed to be a serious concern in cities with large migrant populations.

Dr. Deepak Balani, Chief of medical services at Sakra Hospital, briefs us about the impending danger of Coronavirus due to the ambiguity

Increased FDI for feasible healthcare amenities

Mr. Tekashi Maki, our managing director at Sakra World hospital encourages increase in foreign direct investments towards healthcare in order to make it..

Buckle up Bengaluru, it’s allergy season.

Our trained experts at Sakra World Hospital share their insights about the persistent allergen infestation in Bengaluru

Indian Doctor finds World’s First Keyhole Passage to Address the Outside Ligament Pathologies of the Knee.

Dr Chandrashekar talks about keyhole surgery which allows seeing the inside of the knee joint using.....

Dr Rajendra Suresh G on Nimma Doctor show at TV9 talks about Lymphedema

Dr Rajendra Suresh G, our renowned plastic surgeon in Bangalore has answered your queries on Lymphedema and advanced treatment protocols.

Sleep Apnea could be due to fat in the tongue

Sakra World Hospital experts talk about sleep apnea and its relation to fat in the tongue in the below coverage.

Family Affair After Running

Dr Sreekanth B Shetty, Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional cardiology at Sakra World Hospital..

Successful Severe Osteoarthritis treatment by Sakra World Hospital

Sakra World Hospital Successfully Treated Two Patients Suffering from Severe Osteoarthritis Free of Cost on World Osteoarthritis Day

Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2019

Sakra World Hospital was the healthcare partners of Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2019. The marathon held at KTPO Whitefield on..

Dr. Chandrashekar P makes a breakthrough procedure in keyhole surgery

Sakra World Hospital held a press meet on 29th November to introduce the new findings of Dr Chandrashekar P, Senior Consultant and head of department.

Sakra World Hospital recognised for contributing towards enhancing human value

Rotary Palmville presented this momento to SAKRA world hospital for contributing toward enhancing human value and contributing to The Rotary Foundation.

Sakra World Hospital in association with Rotary Palmville launched 'Pink Express' – a first-of-its-kind Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Centre

'Pink Express' is a first-of-its-kind Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Centre equipped with Non-Invasive Risk

Can liver disease in kids be avoided?

Liver diseases in children have a huge spectrum of causes ranging from inborn errors of metabolism, infective and acquired, etc. Around 30% of liver disorders in children in India are constituted by neonatal cholestasis (liver disorders of newborn and early infancy).

Yemeni with ‘double – heart’ finds relief in Bengaluru

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 'double heart'

Sakra World Hospitals Launches World-Class Facility For Paediatrics and Paediatric Superspeciality

Sakra World Hospital launched the Institute of Paediatrics with super-speciality paediatrics

Sakra World Hospital Launches Their Shoulder Clinic, Inaugurated with Bulldog Arm Wrestling

The Inauguration of the Shoulder care centre was an eye opener to the field of arm-wrestling as a sport. The Inauguration had arm-wrestler and President of the Professional Arm-wrestling League (PAL), USA, Igor Mazurenko discuss the importance of recognition of this sport.

Asthma Cases Are Rising In Bangalore With Lose Of Green Cover And Increasing Pollution

Asthma death cases have been increasing due to the increase in the pollution levels and lacking green cover in Bangalore. The theme for this year on World Asthma Day is ‘STOP for Asthma’. Bengaluru is considered to be the asthma capital of India due to the high number of Asthma patients existing here.

Early diagnosis, intervention key to autism treatment: Doctor

Autism is a type of developmental disorder that affects an estimated 24 million children worldwide ...

Music is the best therapy for sleep

Google is the new nanny to put a person to sleep! When a person instructs, “Google, good night,”...

Sakra World Hospital removes ovarian cyst via Laparoscopy in a pregnant lady

15th january 2019 : Sakra World Hospital has successfully removed an ovarian cyst via Laparoscopy in a 31-year-old pregnant lady. Normally, the chances of development of cysts during pregnancy are less than 0.2 - 2%.

Surgery gives new life to boy with 2 small intestines

On August, 2018 Sudhir was admitted to Sakra World Hospital. He was diagnosed with rare congenital malformation ...

Congratulations to Dr. Adil Sadiq & Dr. Dinesh Kini for achieving excellence in medical practice!

A driving force in the field of gastroenterology and Exploring cutting-edge technology in cardiothoracic surgery ...

Sakra Launch of Sports Injury Centre

Sakra launches the Sports Injuries Centre with guests Sunil Chhetri and the BFC team..

Aarohan- A Walk Against Drug Abuse

Sakra World Hospital joined forces with the Bangalore South Law and Order unit of the Bangalore City Police (BCP) to raise awareness and take a stand against drug abuse. This effort was in collaboration with the college students of institutions in the Bangalore south area....

Sakra - Shreya Ghoshal Event Content

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...

Sakra World Hospital is the Medical Partners of BFC for the ISL 2017-18 Season

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..

The Felicitation of Dr. Swaroop Gopal and Dr. Satish Rudrappa at Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, JAPAN

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.

Dr Chandrashekar P. becomes the first doctor in Karnataka to conduct more than 1000 minimally invasive knee replacements through navigational surgery

25 year old with rheumatoid arthritis and 87 year old with age related osteoarthritis youngest and the oldest patients respectively, to undergo the knee replacement surgery using the navigational technique.

A Sunday to remember: Sakra hosts an inter-apartment tournament

As we have always believed, a fit, healthy and active lifestyle is the basis for a happy and content life...

Sakra World Hospital announced a Free Heart Health Checkup for you in Association with Auto Divers Association

In Association with Auto Divers Association. Sakra World Hospital announced a Free Heart Health Checkup for you..

Sakra World Hospital was the healthcare partners of Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2017

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 World Hospital signs agreement with Hokkaido University for Clinical Exchange Program

Bengaluru, 19th December 2016: Sakra World Hospital signs agreement with Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan in the city today.

First, Keyhole Skull Expansion, done on a 5 month old baby in Bangalore Indo- Japanese Hospital performs Endoscopic skull expansion and 3D printing of helmet.FIRST IN INDIA.

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! Nearly 20 people walked the ramp and even demonstrated yoga on stage..