Author Archives: Kumar Jeetendra

Easy and affordable access to Peritoneal Dialysis under PMNDP facilitates ‘Living well with kidney disease’

: 11-Mar-2021   |   :Agency

Bangalore 10th March: 1 in 10 people in India is said to be suffering from some form of chronic kidney disorder (CKD), of which 2,20,000 new cases of kidney failure (stage V CKD) are reported in India each year, severe enough to need dialysis. Chronic kidney disease is a severe public health problem so much […]

Debunked: 5 Obesity myths to let go of

: 09-Mar-2021   |   :Dr Anantharaman, Consultant Endocrinologist, Magna Centres for Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bangalore

According to numerous studies & reports, more than 1.9 billion adults are overweight and 650 million are obese globally. In India, over 135 million people are affected by obesity. Obesity presents many medical and financial challenges for the individual, society and government. The problem of obesity can be solved by creating public awareness about obesity […]

The appreciation from colleagues and patients is a great motivating factor for putting that extra hard work: An interview with Dr. Ramesh S. Shenoy

: 07-Mar-2021   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

The appreciation from colleagues and patients is a great motivating factor for putting that extra hard work: An interview with Dr. Ramesh S. Shenoy, Senior Consultant Radiologist, Lisie Hospital, Kochi What prompted you to become a doctor & why did you choose this specialization? The healing touch of a Doctor and my childhood experiences with […]

Dr Narayan Hulse, Director of Orthopedics of Fortis Hospital launches a Patient’s Handbook on Joint Replacement

: 06-Mar-2021   |   :Agency

Bengaluru, March 6, 2021: Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Narayan Hulse embarked a journey on a patient handbook on Joint Replacement. One sole mission to guide patients struggling with orthopedic issue, this book is one stop handbook for all. The book launch took place today at J.P. Nagar in the presence of Shri Tejasvi Surya, Member […]

Survey cites enhanced patient experience and anxiety reduction as top benefits of Philips Ambient Experience

: 04-Mar-2021   |   :PHILIPS

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the 2000th installation of its revolutionary patient-centric Ambient Experience solution, together with the results of a comprehensive customer survey that reveals 91% of users are likely, or extremely likely, to recommend Philips Ambient Experience to other hospitals. […]

Aerogen High Efficiency Aerosol Drug Delivery During Ventilation

: 04-Mar-2021   |   :Aerogen

Aerogen devices are highly efficient vibrating mesh aerosol drug delivery systems which can be used inline during any type of respiratory support including mechanical ventilation, high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), non-invasive ventilation (NIV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)1-4, 7, 20, 23. The Aerogen Solo utilises active vibrating mesh technology, […]

Philips and Disney join forces to improve the healthcare experience of children

: 04-Mar-2021   |   :PHILIPS

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and The Walt Disney Company EMEA today announced they are teaming up to test the effects of custom-made animation , including specially-made Disney stories, within Philips Ambient Experience, a solution that integrates architecture, design and enabling technologies, such as […]

Indegene and ConTIPI Medical Ltd partner to bring innovative disposable non-surgical device to market to help women suffering from Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

: 03-Mar-2021   |   :Kumar Jeetendra

PRINCETON, N.J., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indegene, a global enterprise healthtech solutions company and ConTIPI Medical Ltd, an innovator in the field of providing non-surgical and disposable solutions for women with various pelvic floor disfunctions, today announced a partnership to bring a new device to the market to help women suffering from Pelvic […]

HCG Cancer Hospital launches state- of-the-art Day Care Centre in Bengaluru

: 02-Mar-2021   |   :HCG CANCER HOSPITAL

Bangalore, 2nd March 2021: HCG Cancer Hospital, the specialist in cancer care launched the state-of-the-art daycare centre in Bengaluru. This highly specialized advanced center will help patients improve their cancer therapy regimens. The daycare centres are located at Malleshwaram, Banashankari, and Kalyanagar. Patients can access a full-fledged and specialized daycare centre with a 360-degree approach […]