The Importance of Magnesium: A Key Mineral for Women’s Health

Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation   Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. Despite its significance for overall health, magnesium is often overlooked. This vital nutrient supports various systems, including blood sugar regulation, depression management, muscle function, heart and kidney health, sleep quality, and bone strength. For women, magnesium is particularly important during growth spurts, pregnancy, menopause, and later life. Its adequate intake can significantly impact overall well-being and help the body navigate these life stages effectively. Magnesium…

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KIMS Hospitals signs MoU with Intuitive to Launch 25 New Robotic Surgery Programs; Expanding Accessibility in Tier 2 & 3 Cities

  da Vinci systems to be introduced in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Karnataka, Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana.   Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals, one of India’s leading corporate healthcare groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). The Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence will be based out of KIMS-PES Hospital, Bangalore and will provide training for all Robotic Surgeries across specialities to all KIMS branches in India. This collaboration will establish…

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P.D. Hinduja Hospital’s Unique Campaign Encourages Mumbaikars to ‘Unmute Your Heart’ and Take Control of Cardiovascular Health

 India is grappling with a silent but deadly epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD). As heart disease continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre is stepping forward with an interesting campaign – ‘Unmute Your Heart’ for World Heart Day 2024. The hospital has unveiled a unique, first-of-its-kind campaign at various ‘Love Mumbai’ signs across the city, symbolizing the campaign theme “Unmute Your Heart.” The striking display serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to understand how lifestyle and daily habits impact heart…

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Surgical robotics pioneer Intuitive opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru

  ·         Intuitive CEO Gary S. Guthart and Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil inaugurated the centre at a ceremony today. ·         The Global Capability Centre (GCC) will employ up to 250 full-time positions across a range of functions, a clear commitment from Intuitive to strengthening the surgical robotics ecosystem in India Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru today. The new centre will drive innovation and enable the enhancement…

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Dr. Devi Shetty unveils first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in Bengaluru

·         This center is the fastest in the country and second fastest in the world to perform 100 robotic cardiac surgeries ·         This first of its kind private robotic cardiac center in the country has four well trained surgeons to perform robotic cardiac surgeries Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Executive Director of Narayana Health, unveiled first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in an event held at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru. This is a significant step in making one of the advanced surgical technologies, robotic-assisted surgery,…

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Sensodyne Celebrates World Dentist Day with #DoctorsOfJoy Campaign

Sensodyne, a leading oral care brand from Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), is pleased to announce the launch of #DoctorsOfJoy campaign in celebration of World Dentist Day, observed annually on October 3rd.   As a leader in tooth sensitivity care, Sensodyne proudly emphasizes the crucial role that dentists play in improving people's lives and daily experiences. Our latest campaign, #DoctorsOfJoy, highlights how dentists empower individuals to fully enjoy life's moments by addressing oral health issues.   Through a captivating series of four digital films, the campaign showcases the transformative impact…

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Healthy Living: Nutritional Principles in Naturopathy

By Dr. Aasna Ann Jose Nutrition plays a central role in maintaining holistic health. Health, in naturopathy, is not merely the absence of disease but a state of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. While all these aspects of health are interconnected, a balanced diet is particularly vital for supporting the body's inherent healing abilities, a core belief in naturopathy. Naturopathy views the body as an integral part of nature, working in harmony with its constructive principles. Gut Health and Lifestyle Diseases The human gut hosts trillions of microbes, which…

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Indian researchers find that a combination of Siddha drug treatment can improve the level of Haemoglobin in girls

A recent study published in the reputed Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) by researchers conducting the PHI-Public Health Initiative claims the drug reduces anaemia among adolescent girls. The initiative was undertaken to mainstream the use of ‘Siddha’ drugs to combat anaemia. The group of researchers from eminent Siddha institutions of the country, including the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Ministry of Ayush; Xavier Research Foundation, Tamilnadu; and Velumailu Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Tamilnadu. The researchers found that ABMN (Aṉṉapēticentūram, Bāvaṉa kaṭukkāy, Mātuḷai maṇappāku and Nellikkāy lēkiyam), a combination of Siddha drug treatment can…

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Aster Health Academy partners with IISc, MICA other national institutions to offer advanced medical courses

The Academy offers tailored courses and has trained around 900 healthcare professionals just 3 years into launch   Aster Health Academy, a pioneering ed-tech institution dedicated to advancing professional education for clinicians and non-clinicians is partnering with renowned national institutions and universities that includes the pre-eminent Indian Institute of Science (IISc), MICA School of Ideas (MICA), Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research to offer cutting-edge programs to healthcare professionals from across the country.   The collaborations will help curate industry focused courses such as Advanced…

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Narayana Hospital, Jaipur Brings Expert Cardiac Care to Srinagar and Anantnag

 Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, renowned for its advanced cardiac care, is excited to announce a new cardiac consultation OPD in Srinagar. Beginning on September 7, 2024, Dr. Saurabh Jaiswal, Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery, will be available for consultations at Kashmir Clinics Central in Karan Nagar Chowk as well in Kashmir Clinic South, Anantnag every month. The OPD will be held every first Saturday at Anantnag and Sunday at Srinagar from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, is a leading healthcare provider in Northern India, known for its comprehensive care…

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