Team L&M Rohit (name changed), a 39-year-old professional in the automotive industry, never imagined that a routine company health checkup could change his life. As a tee-totaller who stays active and has no family history of any lifestyle diseases, he always considered himself healthy. Checkups had been regular before, and this one appeared to be […]Read More
Dr Sanggita Checker World Asthma Day, a major global health event, is being observed Today, May 6, 2025. Held annually on the first Tuesday of May, the day aims to raise awareness about the disease, improve care, and reduce the global health burden of this chronic respiratory disease. This year’s theme, Asthma Education […]Read More
Dr Srinivas Jakka Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition marked by airway inflammation and constriction, is increasingly prevalent in India. As of 2024, approximately 34.3 million Indians are affected, representing about 13 per cent of the global asthma burden. Alarmingly, India accounts for 46 per cent of global asthma-related deaths, highlighting significant challenges in disease management […]Read More
Team L&M Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) has successfully treated a complex case of spinal tuberculosis in an adolescent boy that had progressed into severe spinal deformity and partial paralysis, aggravated by prolonged gaming addiction and social withdrawal. The patient, who spent almost a year isolated in his room and engaged in excessive gaming for […]Read More
Dr. Preeti Nagar Vitamin C and Ascorbic Acid are so much more than a home remedy for the common cold. It is certainly a much-needed powerhouse nutrient that supports the body in innumerable ways, including increasing the immune system, improving skin health, ensuring absorption of iron, and protecting cells from damage. Since the human body […]Read More
Team L&M Taking the patient care to the next level, Manipal Hospital in Baner has launched the SSI Mantra Surgical Robotic System, a state-of-the-art system for multispecialty surgeries. This development helps the hospital to expand its offerings by providing extremely accurate and minimally invasive surgical treatments in Cardiac, Thoracic, Oncology, Urology, Gynaecology, and General Surgery. […]Read More
Team L&M India has made impressive progress in its bid to eliminate malaria. Reported cases have plummeted, mortality has fallen dramatically, and global health agencies have lauded the country’s public health push. But behind the numbers lies a far more complex story — one where misdiagnosis, treatment delays, and neglected urban infrastructure continue to pose […]Read More
Dr Mathew Jacob From fatty liver and cirrhosis to liver cancer and genetic disorders, liver diseases have cast a long and heavy shadow across millions of lives worldwide. Until recently, treatment options were limited and often invasive. But thanks to significant breakthroughs in diagnostics and therapeutics, the field of hepatology is undergoing a transformation, offering […]Read More
Team L&M Once considered a condition of the elderly, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now increasingly affecting young adults in India, particularly those in sedentary professions, posing a significant public health challenge. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is emerging as a significant health concern among […]Read More
Team L&M This year’s Hemophilia Day brings overdue attention to the gender disparities in diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders. With nearly 80 per cent of cases in India remaining undiagnosed and access to preventive care still limited, the article explores how systemic gaps, stigma, and innovation intersect in the country’s journey toward equitable hemophilia […]Read More