My Dear Readers,
Welcome to February!
New Year, Pongal and Republic Day celebrations made the whole month festive and joyous. Now February is here, a month to share love and affection. Every day is special when we are cared for, and when we care for others.
The marathon hosted by Kauvery Hospitals for promoting cancer awareness on 29th January had an overwhelming response that clearly showed that people care a lot for both, their health and well-being as well as others’.
We could learn to live each day – live well, live healthy and love life. We should never compromise on our health. We need to understand that physical activity and mental agility are the only vaccines that work against cancer, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, dementia and other mental health challenges.
Read moreBlood Pressure and Its Significance to Anesthesia
In this article, I would like to convey a message about why your anesthetist is more worried about your blood pressure (BP).
Hypertension is the term for people who suffer from high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the flowing blood on the inner walls of blood vessels. The pressure is the result of the pumping action of the heart which drives the blood through the circulatory system. Blood pressure is the pressure in the bigger arteries. Hence, we measure BP in the arm which gives us the brachial artery pressure.
Read moreCoronary Angiogram
A coronary angiogram is a diagnostic procedure which helps in identifying blocks in the arteries which supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
The heart is the organ which supplies oxygenated blood throughout the body for energy. For its own functioning, there are two main blood vessels that supply blood which are called coronary arteries.
Read moreA Brief Overview of Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a medical sub-specialty which deals with bone, joint and connective tissue disorders. Most of these disorders are autoimmune in nature i.e., an individual’s immune system affects his/her own tissues and organs.
Rheumatologists are physicians managing these disorders with medicines, injections and exercises.
Read moreDigital Eye Strain
Digital eye strain/Digital eye discomfort/Computer vision syndrome is a multitude of symptoms that occur in persons who have to spend more than 2-3 hours on screen per day.
CVS (computer vision syndrome) usually presents with dryness of the eye where tears that lubricate and protect the eyes are decreased in production. Due to continuous viewing of the monitor, the blink rate of the person comes down which leads to dryness of the eyes. The normal blink rate for an average person is 12 to 15 per minute. Blinking is important for spreading tears over the cornea (the black part of the eye). Dryness of the eyes often leads to an exaggerated response of the eyes to normal dust exposure leading to frequent allergies and infective manifestation.
Read moreSurgical Oncology in Treating Cancer
Cancer is the 2nd most common cause of mortality. With increasing incidence of cancers and cancer management becoming more complex day by day, we at Surgical Oncology, Kauvery Hospital aim to provide treatment while keeping with our mission to make great healthcare affordable.
Surgery is one of the most important aspects of the management of cancer.
Read moreK10K Run- Cancer Awareness Run by Kauvery Hospital
Kauvery Hospital Chennai organized a Run to spread Cancer awareness on Sunday, 29th January 2023 at the Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar. The initiative had both 10 km and 5 km categories. Over 3500 participants which included fitness enthusiasts, professional runners, families, corporate employees, and students volunteered to show their support for cancer awareness.
Watch videoPatient Experience
“I came from Kolkata for treatment and it was a great experience for medical facilities. However some improvement areas observed for nursing and Admin areas. All staffs are extremely helpful and overall experience rating is 10 out of 10.”
– D.S
Recipe of the Month
Moringa Leaves Soup/Murungakeerai Soup/Drumstick Leaves Soup
Drumstick leaves or moringa leaves have a host of benefits. They improve the body’s immunity and are a good source of proteins, calcium and iron. Lactating mothers are encouraged to consume moringa leaves as it is said that they improve breast milk production.
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