In India, hundreds of children are born with a genetic condition called ‘Peters anomaly’ (PA), a rare, congenital disorder that leads to corneal opacities at birth. If untreated, it can leave a child without vision for the rest of their life. PA typically affects the central, front layers of the cornea, leading to various ‘zones’ […]
World Diabetes Day is observed each year to draw attention to relevant matters pertaining to diabetes. “Access to Diabetes Care” and “Education to protect tomorrow” are the themes for 2022. According to one estimate, 1 in 11 adults in India have diabetes, and there are about 9 crore diabetics in India, as of now. This […]
The telemonitoring technology has opened up new avenues connecting patients, doctors, and homecare providers. It has a huge potential to support patients clinically and technically, making the treatment more personalized. It has a proven potential to improve CPAP adherence in patients of OSA. What is OSA? The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by […]
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are among the most frequently occurring complications in general anaesthesia. Research has shown the benefits of a lung-protective airway in operating rooms in relation to the reduction of PPC. Benefits of low flow anaesthesia over high flow anaesthesia with regards to lung protection. The upper respiratory tract plays an important role in […]
S.Box is much more than a treatment device; it is an innovative concept of ‘precision medicine’ that puts the patients at the center of their treatment. In addition to the innovations of this Auto-CPAP device, the S.Box is designed by a famous French designer Philippe Starck. The S.Box concept offers mobile apps and the use of some medical […]
Imagine the flexibility to have one anaesthesia device platform with high-class safety in every Operating room. The comprehensive set of clinical features and proven ventilation quality make Atlan the ideal anaesthesia workstation for all patients and surgical procedures. The work of the operating room team is closely timed, while patients need to be cared for […]
Mumbai: September 12, 2022 – Mumbai-based Kidney Warriors Foundation (KWF) hosted a knowledge workshop with the city’s top Nephrologists to address the concerns and questions of patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The workshop drew upon the expertise of the attending experts to take patients through all the essential steps for slowing down the […]
SEFAM (in French: Société d’Etude et de Fabrication d’Appareillage Médical – in English: The Research and Manufacturing Company specialized in Medical Equipment) and the first manufacturer in Europe of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, presents its latest innovation for the treatment of the sleep apnea syndrome: SEFAM S.BOX BY STARCK, a high-tech medical device […]
trategies to improve lung recruitment in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and respiratory failure can include the use of B-agonists. These drugs are used extensively to treat hypoxemic ventilated patients even without a confirmed clinical benefit. A recent study has investigated whether providing inhaled Salbutamol delivered by Aerogen technology can improve the lung […]
Head and neck cancer is a term used to define cancer that develops in the mouth, throat, nose, salivary glands, oral cancers or other areas of the head and neck. 85% of head and neck cancers are linked to tobacco use and 75% are associated with a combination of tobacco and alcohol use. Here are […]
