K-Way Newsletter - October 2024

Message from the Editor

Wishing you all a very Happy October, dear readers!

Let us welcome October with its promise of cooling the heat with the northeast monsoons towards the later part of the month.

This month is dear to my heart as it begins with an important awareness day – World Elders Day.

The theme for this year is “Ageing with Dignity”.

Another equally important awareness day shall be celebrated on 10th October – World Mental Health Day.

Ageing with dignity is an absolute necessity for everyone to keep us physically and mentally healthy and vice versa.

“Long live” is the blessing we always receive from our elders.

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Contribution of Elderly People to the Society

As we come together to celebrate World Geriatrics Day on October 1st each year, it is important to recognize the immense contributions of the elderly to our society.

Many still associate old age with dependence, disability, and poor health, leading to ageism – discrimination against older people in families and workplaces. However, the reality is quite different. Older individuals are vital members of the community, offering mentorship and taking up caregiving roles.

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Diwali - Festival of Prosperity, Radiance and Sparkle

DIWALI – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, is celebrated by decorating our houses with colourful LED lights, lighting earthen lamps and bursting fireworks. It’s a most colourful and auspicious festival where we get to meet our friends and families, exchange gifts, share joy and delicious sweets.

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Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Misunderstood and Underdiagnosed

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is an endocrine disorder characterized by elevated or normal serum calcium levels in the presence of elevated or inappropriately normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. The incidence varies from 0.4 to 82 cases per 100,000. Females account for about three-fourths of all cases but the incidence rates are similar in men and women less than 45 years of age.

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The Ideal Sunscreen

The single most important question that one tends to ask the dermatologist is – “Do I need sunscreen and is it good for my skin?”

Using sunscreen helps protect the skin’s appearance and wellness, irrespective of age. Regular use has many significant benefits. These include preventing sunburn, skin cancer and early ageing. The best type of sunscreen is one that you will use again and again. So, always make sure it offers broad spectrum coverage (UVA and UVB) protection and has a minimum of SPF 30 and above. A sunscreen that is water-resistant is ideal. Interestingly, SPF50 offers only marginally better protection from UV radiation compared to SPF30.

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வாழ்வினிது

தோழர்களே தோழிகளே, வாழ்வின் கொடையாக நாம் மண் வரும் பொழுது இரு தோழர்கள் அல்லது தோழிகள்! வேணாம் தோழிகள் என்றே வைத்துக் கொள்வோமே, நமக்கு அருளப்படுகிறது. ஒன்று நமது உடல் மற்றொன்று உள்ளம். இவ்விரு தோழியரையும் எவ்வாறு பேண வேண்டும், போற்ற வேண்டும், ஆற்றல் கொண்டவர்களாக மாற்ற வேண்டும்? இக்கேள்விகளுக்கு விடை கொடுத்து வழிகாட்டுவதே கல்வி.

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The Awkward Years - Embracing the Changes of Puberty

As a pediatrician, I often encounter questions from parents about puberty — a significant yet confusing phase of their child’s development. Understanding puberty is crucial for parents to provide the support and guidance their children need during this transformative time.

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Radio Frequency Ablation in Chronic Pain Conditions

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses radio waves and they produce heat to destroy the nerve tissue. We use the inbuilt technologies to identify the selective pain-producing nerve in the specific area. Hence, we selectively ablate (burn) the nerve which signals the corresponding pain area. RFA is therefore best considered in long-term pain conditions – in degenerative spine, various joint arthritis and chronic neuropathic pain conditions. Various kinds of RFA techniques are available for specific sites and ailments. In this article, we will see the conditions and treatment benefits of RF ablation.

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குறளும் மருத்துவமும் | பாகம் - 2 | பகுதி - 3 | Kuralum Maruthuvamum

In this episode of Kuralum Maruthuvamum, Dr Yamini Kannappan, Senior Consultant Psychiatry speaks about the Kural that indicates with essential equipment and the right knowledge, nothing is impossible to achieve.

Dr Sujay Susikar, Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgeon further shares his view on how Robotic Surgery enables treatment of the most intricate parts of the body, which is difficult to access otherwise.

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Patient Experience

Hello Kauvery Hospital Master health check-up , Mylapore – My wife and me came for master health check up on 09 September. I am pleasantly surprised by Chandrakala call at 6:45 am to welcome us for master health check-up and any help / support needed. The reception experience was pleasant and absolutely smiling faces makes our experience best. Chandrakala guided us in all the pit stops we got to do and she efficiently managed who has to go where to get all our test done quickly. She stayed until all our test are over and took our feedback as when to consult with doctor. The next day she was promptly helping us to consult with doctor and checking out whereabouts. We have been to many top hospitals but never had such a pleasant as Kauvery and Chandrakala made a big impact on the Kauvery brand.
-R.B

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