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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 :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : April 5, 2023
Publication name : Hindustan Times
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Rockey Katheria on Is it Heartburn or a Heart Attack? | Happiest Health
Is it heartburn or a heart attack?
Heartburn and heart attack are different health problems, often confused due to similar symptoms, particularly chest pain. Heartburn is caused by excessive acid secretion in the stomach, which creates a burning sensation in the upper area of the stomach. A heart attack is a life-threatening emergency caused by a decrease in blood flow. According to Dr Rockey Katheria, Consultant, Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can differ significantly from one person to another, including chest pain, back or jaw pain, nausea or vomiting and shortness of breath. Stress, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, smoking and being overweight are serious risk factors for heart attacks. Spicy foods, a high-fat diet, insufficient water intake, meal irregularity, stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption can cause heartburn. The doctor explains the symptoms of heartburn and a heart attack are similar; patients should evaluate themselves immediately in the case of persistent chest pain. If someone experiences persistent chest pain, they should immediately seek emergency medical help.
Date : April 4, 2023
Publication name : Happiest Health
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : April 4, 2023
Publication name : Happiest Health
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Praveen Bharadwaj on Summer: How to prevent heat rashes | Happiest Health
Heat rash is a common skin condition caused by excessive perspiration throughout the summer. It is distinguished by little red pimples on the skin that itch and cause discomfort. Dry skin is crucial for avoiding heat rash. The skin can be soothed and irritation reduced by cold baths or lukewarm water. There are various things one may do to relieve and aid the rash in healing if it develops a heat rash. In addition to heat rash, summer can result in dehydration, food sickness, and heat stroke. Wearing breathable clothing, staying adequately hydrated, and avoiding restaurant food held for a long time are all advised to keep healthy throughout the summer.
Date : March 29, 2023
Publication name : Happiest Health
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : March 29, 2023
Publication name : Happiest Health
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli on What is a widowmaker heart attack, and why is it more dangerous than others? | The Indian Express
Heart attacks are becoming more prevalent and can be lethal due to lifestyle and genetic factors. The most dangerous is a STEMI or a widowmaker heart attack. The term widowmaker means "something lethally harmful." This term increases awareness among patients to seek medical care, said Dr Pradeep Haranahalli, Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. Widowmaker heart attacks are life-threatening due to the blockage in the LAD's left anterior descending artery, which supplies more than 50% of blood to the heart. It can be caused by factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle. The risk can be reduced by having a healthy diet, avoiding saturated fat, managing diabetes, exercising, avoiding smoking and maintaining an optimum weight.
Date : March 2, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : March 2, 2023
Publication name : The Indian Express
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Vijay Rangachari on Explained: What Is Vestibular Hypofunction And How The Imbalance Makes It Harder To Do Regular Tasks | India Times
Balance of the body is an integral part of our body functions for a comfortable daily routine. Whenever there is a derangement of the equilibrium of our body, it is known as Vestibular Hypofunction.
The different causes of vestibular hypofunction include viral or bacterial infection of the inner ear. It may also result from some pressure effects inside the ear due to fluid build-up in the inner ear and presents with the characteristic symptoms of dizziness, imbalance, and often accompanied by ringing sounds in the ears and sensation of ear blockage or hearing loss.
Treatment of Vestibular Hypofunction depends on the cause. Often, the immediate phase is managed by medications, bed rest, and allaying the anxiety of the person suffering from this disorder. Some forms of vestibulopathy like Benign and Positional Vertigo respond through exercises. In the long term, rehabilitation exercises are often suggested to train the balance organs to become more efficient in maintaining our balance by performing daily vestibular rehabilitation exercises for a few weeks. Avoiding sudden jerky movements and maintaining certain positional precautions for a few days in the initial phase also helps in the recovery from this problem.
Date : February 3, 2023
Publication name : India Times
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : February 3, 2023
Publication name : India Times
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Manisha Ashwin Daware on Manipal Hospital Whitefield appoints Dr. Manisha Ashwin Daware, one of the eminent rheumatologists in India | APN News | Medgate Today | City Air News | Bangalore Today's
Manipal Hospital Whitefield is pleased to announce that Dr. Manisha Ashwin Daware, one of the most prominent and well-known rheumatics, has been appointed as a consultant rheumatologist, at Manipal Hospital. She has been one of the pioneers in her domain with extensive knowledge and experience of 14 years in treating complex cases. She has proficiency in treating vasculitis, connective tissue disease, arthritis, and other severe rheumatological conditions. She also has virtuosity in treating many complex cases of autoimmune diseases and critical rheumatological illnesses.
Rheumatology is a subspeciality of Internal medicine, which is also called clinical Immunology. Rheumatological or autoimmune disorders include various forms of arthritides like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis-related arthritis, ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) and more. If rheumatological diseases are not treated early, it can affect multiple organs including major systems like the nervous system, kidneys, lungs, or heart, leading to damage to various body systems. Dr Manisha has made many accurate diagnoses of rheumatological diseases along with treating immune system dysfunction, which occurs when the body’s own cells damage the normal body tissues.
Date : January 30, 2023
Publication name : APN News
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : January 30, 2023
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, 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 :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : January 29, 2023
Publication name : Deccan Herald
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Sanjeev Rohatgi on Polycystic Liver Disease: Can This Condition Develop Cysts In The Liver? | The Healthsite
Topic: Polycystic Liver Disease: Can This Condition Develop Cysts In The Liver?
Doctor quoted: Dr. Sanjeev Rohatgi, Lead Consultant – HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery, Manipal Hospital Whitefield
Date : December 22, 2022
Publication name : The Healthsite
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : December 22, 2022
Publication name : The Healthsite
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka on No need to fear of cancer
Topic: Manipal Hospital Whitefield endeavors to raise awareness levels on treatment methods for progressive cancers
Doctor Quote: Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka, Consultant - Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Whitefield
Date : December 16, 2022
Publication name : PTI
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : December 16, 2022
Publication name : PTI
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Mr. Arnab Mondal and Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka on Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield appoints Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka, a renowned Surgical Oncologist | BW Healthcareworld | FM Live | APN News
Topic: Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka Joins Manipal Hospital Whitefield As Surgical Oncology Specialist
Doctor quoted: Mr. Arnab Mondal, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Dr. Rajashekar C Jaka, Consultant - Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Whitefield
Date : November 21, 2022
Publication name : APN News
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
Date : November 21, 2022
Publication name : APN News
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Manipal Hospitals :Whitefield, Bengaluru
