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Dr. Suhas H S on Do you Feel an Irresistible Urge to Move your Legs while Sleeping? This is why | The Indian Express | Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur Road
Do You Feel an Irresistible Urge to Move Your Legs While Sleeping? This is Why
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sleep disorder that causes an irrepressible urge to move, particularly the legs. It can lead to significant sleep disruption, making it difficult to fall asleep or return after waking up. According to Dr Suhas HS, Consultant Pulmonologist, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, the causes of RLS include iron deficiency anaemia, renal failure, peripheral neuropathy, hormonal changes, pregnancy and the use of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. Lack of sleep is one of the factors that can worsen RLS symptoms. It is important to address sleep disturbances and RLS to improve overall sleep quality and relieve RLS symptoms. To manage the condition, consult a health expert to better understand the severity and underlying causes. Various tools are used for treating and managing RLS including medications such as dopaminergic drugs, benzodiazepines and Gabapentin-like drugs. Lifestyle adjustments such as getting good sleep, quitting smoking and exercising regularly during the daytime may also help.
Date : April 17, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 17, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Saikat Kanjilal on Why are silent heart attacks increasing at an alarming rate? How to prevent them? Know risk factor | The Indian Express | Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur Road
Why are Silent Heart Attacks Increasing at an Alarming Rate?
According to Dr Saikat Kanjilal, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital, a silent heart attack has no or minor symptoms that are often overlooked or mistaken for a less serious illness. Silent heart attacks are caused by plaque accumulation in the walls of arteries delivering blood to the heart, which lowers blood flow and can lead to a rupture of the plaque, observed by blood clots occluding the lumen of the artery, resulting in a heart attack. The longer the heart is without blood flow, the more damage it experiences. Women, elderly people and diabetics are most vulnerable to silent heart attacks. Risk factors include hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking, age, a family medical history of heart disease, poor diet, and lifestyle. A silent heart attack patient has the same long-term survival rate as an ordinary heart attack patient but is more susceptible to complications such as heart failure and stroke. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if there is suspicion of a silent heart attack, as without timely treatment, it can be deadly.
Date : April 13, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 13, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Naveen Kumar LV on An Overview of Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction | Medgate Today | Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur Road
An Overview of Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle injuries are prevalent in sports and can result in recurring sprains and a loss of confidence in one's ability to play. While some injuries heal on their own, damaged ligaments on the outside of the ankle can lead to recurring ankle-twisting injuries and cartilage loss. Dr Naveen Kumar LV, Consultant- Orthopaedics at Manipal Hospital, has devised a revolutionary treatment for ankle ligament injuries. Natural material grafts extracted from the patient's body are used in this technique to replicate tensile strength and offer a stable fixation for the rest of their lives. The patient will be in a walking boot for the first three weeks to cover the ankle and can return to play in three to four months if proper rehabilitation is completed.
Date : April 12, 2023
Publication name : Medgate Today
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 12, 2023
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Ayyappan V Nair on Arthroscopic Synovectomy: Who needs it and why? | Hindustan Times
Arthroscopic Synovectomy: Who needs it and why?
Arthroscopic Synovectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes inflamed synovial tissue from inside a joint using an arthroscope. The procedure is recommended for patients with inflammatory joint conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or other forms of inflammatory arthritis. The purpose is to remove the inflamed synovial tissue, reduce joint pain and inflammation, and slow down or prevent further joint damage. Arthroscopic synovectomy depends on factors, including the severity of the joint inflammation, joint damage and the patient's overall health and medical history. According to Dr Ayyappan V Nair, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at Manipal Hospital, arthritic conditions or conditions affect the synovium, such as Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS), the synovium produces abnormal fluid or cartilaginous bodies inside. In this scenario, the synovium is partially or entirely removed. It is a quick procedure and takes only around half an hour time. Patients can stay in the hospital for one day after the procedure for observation.
Date : April 5, 2023
Publication name : Hindustan Times
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 5, 2023
Publication name : Hindustan Times
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Vanishree BN on Anxiety attacks: Feeling trapped in a Bus or Flight, Scared before a Presentation? Know how to Combat Triggers | The Indian Express
Anyone can experience an anxiety attack, says Dr. Vanishree BN, Consultant - Psychiatry, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru. There is usually a surge of fearfulness with people experiencing physical symptoms like sweating, breathing difficulty, chest pain, and dizziness, sometimes leading to fainting. One can feel a rapid rise in heart rate, an uncomfortable feeling in the stomach, and some heaviness in the chest. Such attacks can last from a few seconds to minutes or a couple of hours. Knowing that you are prone to anxiety attacks, get into a long-term routine of relaxation exercises on a day-to-day basis. Muscle relaxation exercises focus on tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups in sequence. These take 10-15 minutes daily but are easy to follow and help you stay calm.
Date : April 3, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 3, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy on Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Changing the Landscape of Survival in Oncology | BW Healthcare World
Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy, Consultant, Medical Oncologist and Haemato oncologist at Manipal Hospitals, at the BW Healthcare World's Oncology Summit 2023, discussed the increasing prevalence of cancer in India, predicted to rise by 12–15% per year. Cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent at young ages and is more of a lifestyle disease. Cancer screening is crucial for detecting cancer, but it occasionally falls short since some cancers can be detected and diagnosed in the early stages. 90% to 70% of stage 1 to stage 3 cancers are curable, although it takes 3 to 4 years. Cancer survival rates are rising from weeks to years because of immunotherapy. The most advanced methods of determining which genes cancer cells express include oral tablets, gene sequencing, and targeted therapies, although chemotherapy remains the backbone of cancer treatment.
Date : March 14, 2023
Publication name : BW Healthcare World
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgKrPFm6xuM
Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 14, 2023
Publication name : BW Healthcare World
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgKrPFm6xuM
Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Saikat Kanjilal on All about Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | Bangalore Mirror
According to Dr. Saikat Kanjilal, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, Hypertension is defined as high blood pressure. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a condition in which the arteries that run through the lungs have high pressure. The high pressure lowers the flow of filtered blood into the heart's left side and to other organs and causes right ventricular failure, which occurs as water blockage in the legs, lungs, and abdomen. It causes birth defects, clots, long-standing asthma, left-side heart valve problems, and joint problems. It can be diagnosed by 2D-Echocardiography, and medicines relieve symptoms and also increase the chances of survival. Early detection and treatment of birth abnormalities are critical. The use of blood thinners can prevent deadly complications in this condition.
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 1, 2023
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Rakesh Jadav On Can Epilepsy Cause Memory Deficits In The Younger Population? | The Healthsite
Dr. Rakesh Jadav, Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur, explains that epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures. Seizures in the brain are caused by a rapid, aberrant electrical discharge, resulting in a temporary disturbance of normal brain activity. Many individuals with epilepsy suffer from memory problems and their debilitating side effects.
However, promising studies indicate that a person with epilepsy can take regular epilepsy medications as prescribed to manage cognitive problems and improve their overall health. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy, rest, a healthy diet, staying physically active, being organised, using memory aids, and using memory techniques, such as mnemonic devices and visualisation, can also help significantly.
Date : February 21, 2023
Publication name : The Healthsite
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 21, 2023
Publication name : The Healthsite
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Srikanth KP on Inflammatory bowel disease on the rise among city kids | Deccan Herald
A combination of genetics, environmental triggers, and the immune system can cause parts of the intestine i kids to get inflamed leading to IBD that lasts a long time.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic ailment of the intestine. It can occur both, in adults and children. Nearly 25% of all patients with IBD fall in the paediatric age group. It is associated with prolonged inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, affecting one or both the intestines together. In this condition, the body’s immune system starts attacking the intestinal tissue and causes ulcers, swelling, inflammation, and other issues. A few decades ago, IBD was a very rare condition. However, there has been an increase in the incidence of IBD since the Covid-19 pandemic. While only about one case of IBD per year used to be reported earlier, now doctors are witnessing one to two cases in the paediatric age group every month.
As IBD is an auto-immune disorder where the immune system damages the intestine, the body’s immunity goes haywire, and the immune system starts attacking the intestine. Along with immunity, it may also be driven by multiple factors, such as genetics, environmental factors (modern diet and lifestyle), nutritional deficiency, and changes in the gut microbiome.
Prevention
Since this condition originated during industrialisation in western Europe, it is believed to be heavily influenced by modern lifestyles and eating habits, especially the increased consumption of processed foods. Thus, avoiding processed foods and opting for a healthy diet rich in nutrients can help lower the risk of IBD in children. In addition, leading a physically-active life is necessary to keep oneself healthy and away from not only IBD but also other diseases. Even though there is no permanent cure for IBD, children can still live a life of good quality by being aware of all aspects of preventing IBD and following the doctor’s recommended treatment plan.
(The author is a consultant in paediatric gastroenterology & hepatology.)
Date : January 29, 2023
Publication name : Deccan Herald
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : January 29, 2023
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Dr. Suhas H S on Omicron Subvariant BF.7: Symptoms And Safety Measures By Pulmonologist | The Healthsite | News Deal
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Date : January 4, 2023
Publication name : The Healthsite
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Manipal Hospitals :Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Date : January 4, 2023
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