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Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty - Living With Sickle Cell: Managing A Chronic Condition With A Lifestyle-First Approach
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a lifelong blood disorder that needs more than just medication — it needs care that begins with lifestyle.
Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty, Consultant – Haematology, Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, explains how simple habits like staying hydrated, managing stress, timely vaccinations, and regular check-ups can help reduce complications and improve quality of life.
Date : June 20, 2025
Publication name : News18
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : June 20, 2025
Publication name : News18
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road | World Liver Day – Select Media Interaction on Reversing Lifestyle Diseases: Comprehensive Care for Improved Digestive Health | Bardhman, West Bengal
On World Liver Day in Burdwan, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road highlighted the rising concern of liver disease in India, which claims over 2.68 lakh lives annually. Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju, liver transplant surgeon, emphasised that poor lifestyle choices—like unhealthy diets, sedentary habits, and alcohol use—are leading causes of conditions such as fatty liver and hepatitis. Regular health check-ups, a balanced diet, exercise, and avoiding alcohol and tobacco are key to maintaining a healthy liver.
Date : April 19, 2025
Publication name : South First
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 19, 2025
Publication name : South First
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
New transplant method offers hope to liver patients
However, recent advancements in antibody absorption columns and drugs such as Rituximab that target B cells have improved the results of ABOi liver transplants. This gives patients with severe liver disorders, such as cancer or cirrhosis, better access to a larger pool of healthy donors, note experts.
Given that available organs for donation are scarce compared to the number of people requiring them, Bengaluru transplant surgeons are considering ABO-incompatible (ABOi) liver transplants in patients with severe disorders who cannot wait several months for a healthy organ.
Date : April 19, 2025
Publication name : The deccan herald
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 19, 2025
Publication name : The deccan herald
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road: Dr. Anuradha Vinod on Frequent cold or fevers? Here's what you can do for your child
Is your child often down with cold or fever? Dr. Anuradha Vinod, Consultant Paediatrician at Manipal Hospital, explains that frequent infections in kids under five are common due to pollution, allergens, and early exposure in cities like Bengaluru. She recommends simple preventive steps like a nutritious diet, proper sleep, hydration, good hygiene, timely vaccinations, and maintaining an allergy-free home to help boost immunity and reduce hospital visits.
Date : April 17, 2025
Publication name : South First
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 17, 2025
Publication name : South First
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Surgery helps 12-year-old girl fight chronic genetic digestive disorder in Bengaluru
A 12-year-old girl from Koppal, battling a rare genetic chronic digestive disorder (MNGIE), was successfully treated through the first reported surgical management of the condition in India at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road — marking a major breakthrough in rare disease care and giving her a new lease of life.
Date : April 14, 2025
Publication name : The Hindu
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 14, 2025
Publication name : The Hindu
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road: Dr. Manjunath Mahadevappa on World Parkinson's Day: What is Parkinson's disease? How is the disease managed?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder caused by reduced dopamine levels in the brain, impacting movement and cognition. While it primarily affects people over 60, younger adults can also be diagnosed. As explained by Dr. Manjunath Mahadevappa, Consultant – Neurology & Movement Disorders at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, it’s not curable but can be effectively managed with medications, physiotherapy, lifestyle changes, and advanced treatments like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Early signs include tremors and stiffness, and timely, multidisciplinary care can help patients maintain a good quality of life.
Date : April 11, 2025
Publication name : Prajavani
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : April 11, 2025
Publication name : Prajavani
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road appoints renowned Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Keshava R
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road has appointed Dr. Keshava R, as the Head of the Cardiology Department. With over 30 years of experience across leading medical institutions, Dr. Keshava specialises in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), pacemaker implantations, and structural heart procedures.
Dr. Keshava is highly skilled in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR) and has extensive expertise in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and other life-saving cardiac devices. His specialisation in intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) enables precise diagnoses and minimally invasive treatment strategies.
Date : March 22, 2025
Publication name : BW Healthcare
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 22, 2025
Publication name : BW Healthcare
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
World Kidney Day 2025 - "Nationwide Mass Resignation of Kidneys": A Wake-up Call for Kidney Health | Dr. H Sudarshan Ballal | Dr. Mohammed Fahad Khan
Manipal Hospitals' World Kidney Day 2025 campaign, "Kidneys across the country are resigning," raises awareness about kidney diseases and the need for preventive care.
Date : March 12, 2025
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 12, 2025
Publication name : Bangalore Mirror
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road: Dr. Deepak Dubey on Awareness is the key to Healthy Kidney's : Expert's Vital Message on world Kidney Day
On this World Kidney Day, an expert shares a crucial message about kidney health—because awareness is the first step to prevention! Kidney disease often progresses silently until it's too late. But with the right knowledge, early detection, and a healthy lifestyle, you can protect your kidneys and live a healthier life.
Date : March 11, 2025
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : March 11, 2025
Publication name : The Times of India
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road: Dr Anand R Shenoy on Women's hearts don't attack the same way, here's what you need to know
Many people believe that heart attacks in women are quite uncommon. This is not true, especially for women with long-standing diabetes and those who smoke in the premenopausal age group, as they are prone to heart attacks and other cardiac events. However, after post-menopause, the ratio of heart attacks between men and women becomes comparable.
Date : February 25, 2025
Publication name : India TV
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Date : February 25, 2025
Publication name : India TV
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Manipal Hospitals :Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
