ADOLESCENT HEALTH AWARENESS
Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. 10 years to 19 years WHY FOCUS ON ADOLESCENTS? CHANGES IN ADOLESCENCE COMMON HEALTH ISSUES PCOD Genetic or life style disease NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING VACCINATION AND PREVENTION CARE KEY TAKE HOME MESSAGE Dr. Mangala Keerthi MBBS, DGO Consultant – Obstetrician […]
Healthcare That Grows With You:
The Prakriya Promise on our Seventh Anniversary For most families, a hospital is often chosen in moments of vulnerability – when a child has a fever past midnight, when a parent needs urgent surgery, when a symptom suggesting a life-threatening condition like heart-attack or stroke brings fear and uncertainty. In these moments, people look for […]
DRINK AND DRIVE: It keeps hospitals in business
As an Anesthesiologist and Critical Care consultant, I have frequently been involved in the resuscitation and management of victims of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) in the Emergency room, Operating theatres and in the ICU. The two important contributors that I note in majority of the cases are “driving under the influence of alcohol” and “speed” […]
Diet and Cancer
How What We Eat Shapes Cancer Risk and Recovery Cancer is influenced by a complex interplay of genetics, environment, lifestyle, and nutrition. While diet alone cannot prevent or cure cancer, strong scientific evidence shows that what we eat can significantly influence cancer risk, treatment tolerance, and long-term outcomes. Understanding this relationship empowers individuals to make […]
FRALITY – CLINICAL OVERVEIW
Definition of Frailty Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors. It commonly affects older adults and results from cumulative decline across multiple body systems. When a frail individual experiences a minor stressor—such as a mild infection, medication change, or minor fall—it can lead to disproportionate deterioration, hospitalization, […]
Decoding Your Kidneys: The Real
Story 1. Myth 1: Kidney disease is a rare condition Fact: 17 in 100 people have a kidney disease in India 2. Myth 2: You will know if you have kidney disease Facts: 3. Myth 3: Kidney Disease is Only an Old Person’s Problem Facts: No, it can affect anyone at any age, including children, […]
