Diabetic Retinopathy
It is the disease of in the back of the eye (retina) due to diabetes. It can result in severe loss of vision and blindness. However if it is detected early and treated the vision can be preserved. Who are affected by diabetic retinopathy? Those who are having diabetes and Having it for long time […]
Manasa Roga and Chikitsa in Ayurveda
Manasa Roga, in Ayurveda, refers to disorders of the mind. It encompasses a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and various psychosomatic disorders. Ayurveda recommends three types of chikitsa for treating mental illnesses: daivavyapasraya chikitsa (spiritual/therapy), yuktivyapasraya chikitsa (logical therapy), and satwavajaya chikitsa (psycho therapy). Daivavyapasraya chikitsa involves mantra, ausadhi (wearing scared […]
Is your child maturing early? – All you need to know about Early Puberty
What is Puberty? Puberty is when a child’s body begins to develop and change transitioning into adulthood, resulting in the achievement of adult height and body proportions as well as the development of the genitalia and capacity to reproduce. Timing of Puberty In healthy children, the normal age of pubertal onset in girls is 8-13 […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Under KAHER, JNMC, BELAGAVI. On behalf of all faculty members of our department Otorhinolaryngology & HNS, I Dr Vishwanath M Gowda as a co-ordinator of Rhino allergy clinic, would like to share details regarding Allergic Rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is the inflammation of the inside of the nose that occurs due to allergens like dust, mould, […]
Skin Prick Test (SPT)
Under KAHER, JNMC, BELAGAVI. On behalf of all faculty members of our department Otorhinolaryngology & HNS, I Dr Vishwanath M Gowda as a co-ordinator of Rhino allergy clinic, would like to share details regarding Skin Prick Test. Skin prick test -An accurate method to diagnose the cause of allergy Skin prick testing (SPT) or skin […]
Nipah Virus: What you should know
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (spreads from animals to humans) that can cause severe respiratory and neurological disease in humans. It is classified as a member of the Henipavirus genus within the Paramyxoviridae family, same as that of mumps and measels. Nipah virus was first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998 […]
Myths and Facts about Cancer
The incidence of cancer is on a rise. According to an ICMR publication, the estimated number of incident cases of cancer in India for the year 2022 was found to be 14,61,427. In India, one in nine people are likely to develop cancer in his/her lifetime. Lung and breast cancers were the leading sites of […]
Providing Perioperative cardiac care with advanced health care facilities
Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia, established in 2004 @KLES Prabhakar kore hospital and MRC, has come a long way since it’s establishment in providing a quality Perioperative health services to cardiac surgical patients from as small as a newborn to 80 years old. We have been frontiers in providing anaesthetic as well as Perioperative intensive care […]
Recovering from an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
involves a healing process that can vary from person to person. While many people have successful recoveries with minimal complications, it’s important to be aware of potential complications and take steps to minimize risks. Here’s what you can expect during recovery and how to reduce the likelihood of complications: 1. Swelling and Bruising: Swelling and […]
Guardian for Health: Empowering Lives through Cancer Screening
Cancer screening aims to detect cancer before symptoms appear. This may involve blood tests, urine tests, DNA tests, other tests, or medical imaging. The benefits of screening in terms of cancer prevention, early detection and subsequent treatment must be weighed against any harms. Cancer screening involves tests to detect cancer before symptoms appear. It’s important […]