Category: Health and Wellness

HCG Cancer Centre Vijayawada one of the leading cancer chain hospitals in India, has recently performed a successful Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) on a 59-year-old woman with a rare case of relapsed Multiple Myeloma. Dr Amarnadh Polisetty, Consultant Haematologist and a team of consultants at HCG Cancer Centre in Vijayawada led the procedure. The patient, Ms A. JayaShree, had been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma around 10-12 years ago and was recently admitted to HCG Cancer Centre, Vijayawada when she was at a later stage of the illness. Ms A. JayaShree underwent BMT treatment 6 years ago at a different private hospital, but in 2021, ... Read more

Reckitt’s well-known household insecticide brand, Mortein launched ‘Mission Zero Malaria’ with support from the Government of Uttar Pradesh in Bareilly today. Aligned with India’s goal to eliminate Malaria by 2030, Mission Zero Malaria has been launched with Malaria No More, as an implementation partner and aims to enhance health awareness and inspire adoption of desired behavior change within the community, health system, and government bodies of the region. As per the World Health Organisation, in the South-East Asia region, India accounts for 82.5% of malaria cases which is majority of the malaria burden. In 2019, 70% of the officially reported cases of malaria in ... Read more

By – Dr. Jay Shah, MD (Medicine), DNB (Medicine and Cardiology), FACC, FESC, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, at HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad Cardiomyopathy is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the heart muscles, weakening the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body. The condition causes the heart muscles to become thick, rigid, or inflamed, leading to various complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac arrest. In addition, weakened heart muscles can cause the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, legs, and other organs, resulting in swelling and discomfort. The severity of the symptoms and the chambers of ... Read more

by Dr.Nikhila Pachani, MD DM Cardiologist, HCG Hospitals Rajkot A human heart has four valves in it. The Tricuspid valve is present between the right atrium and right ventricle. Tricuspid valve disease is a condition that affects the Tricuspid valve. When the Tricuspid valve doesn’t function properly, it leads to a range of symptoms and complications, causing Tricuspid Valve Disease.  Diagnosis of Tricuspid Valve Disease: Tricuspid Valve Disease can be diagnosed through a wide range of tests and procedures. Some of them includes: Physical Examination: For diagnosing the disease via physical examination, a healthcare provider listens to the heart with ... Read more

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSLA) says next week’s Federal Budget must include initiatives that improve the lives of the nation’s veterans and their families, and funding to address inequities and barriers that continue to be experienced by the veteran community. National President Greg Melick says the RSL is looking forward to a May 9 Budget that confirms Australia’s commitment to support veterans and their families, and importantly provides the funding to fully implement the recommendations of the current Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. “We are anticipating a Budget that honours our veterans’ service and sacrifice, ... Read more

Hamdard Laboratories (Medicine Division) a progressive, research-based health and wellness organization, unveils a new campaign for one of the most popular products; Roghan Badam Shirin, an oil popularly used for glowing skin, healthy hair, a sharper memory, and strong bones. The campaign highlights the strength and goodness of 100%  sweet almond oil which brings out the best in a woman and makes her glow with confidence. Conceptualized by Dentsu, the campaign shows young bold women who are glowing in confidence and aren’t afraid to make life and career choices. Encourage other women to carve themselves in the richness of Roghan Badam ... Read more