Do YOU / YOUR SPOUSE Snore?
Are you worried about it? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, pull up a chair. As a pulmonologist who has spent years studying the science of sleep, I can tell you that snoring is far more than just a “nuisance” or a funny habit. It is often the smoke that indicates a […]
CENTRAL OBESITY:
The Silent Pandemic | THE TIME BOMB IN YOUR “MIDDLE” Startling Facts: The Greatest Threat to Our Health On the occasion of World Obesity Day 2026, as a physician with a keen interest in preventive health, clinical nutrition and fitness, I am rarely prone to hyperbole. But today, I am genuinely anxious. We spent the […]
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
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, […]
BEYOND AGING : THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC OF SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of skeletalmuscle mass and strength, which can lead to physical disability, poor quality of life, and evenmortality. It is most commonly seen in older adults, though it can affect people at any age,particularly those with chronic conditions. Following are usually used for diagnosis : […]
More Visitors, More Risk:
How Visitors to Patients in Hospitals Endanger Patient Safety and Lives Reading time:4min I am writing this not as a Medical Director and Critical Care Physician who has spent most of my working life looking after very sick, often elderly patients. I also spend a significant part of my time dealing with the consequences of […]