ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಪೋಷಕರ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಮೂರನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಡಿಂಗ್ರಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಅವಿರೋಧ ಆಯ್ಕೆ
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಾ.12: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಪೋಷಕರ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟ ಹಾಗೂ ರಂಗಭೂಮಿ ಕಲಾವಿದ ಡಿಂಗ್ರಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಮೂರನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಅವಿರೋಧವಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸಂಘದ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿ ಆಡುಗೋಡಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಎರಡನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿರುವುದು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ.
ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಘದ ಗೌರವ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಗಂಡಸಿ ಸದಾನಂದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ನೂತನವಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದರು. 79 ವರ್ಷದ ಡಿಂಗ್ರಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಅವರು ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
800 ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ 10 ಸಾವಿರಕ್ಕೂ ಅಧಿಕ ನಾಟಕಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭಿನಯಿಸಿರುವುದು ಅವರ ಸಾಧನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಐದು ದಶಕಗಳಿಗೂ ಅಧಿಕ ಕಾಲದಿಂದ ಕಲಾರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕೋವಿಡ್ ಸಂಕಷ್ಟದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಕಷ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಗೆ ನೆರವು ನೀಡಿದ ಅವರ ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಸದಾನಂದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಮರಿಸಿದರು. ಸಂಘದ ಮುಂದಿನ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಡಿಂಗ್ರಿ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಚೈತನ್ಯ ಮೂಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಸದಾನಂದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಆಶಿಸಿದರು.
ಇದೇ ವೇಳೆ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ನಟ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರಾದ ಗಣೇಶ್ ರಾವ್ ಕೆಸರ್ಕಾರ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟಿ ನವನೀತಂ ಅವರು ನೂತನ ಪದಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ, ಸಂಘದ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಿ ಎಂದು ಹಾರೈಸಿದರು.
Bengaluru, March 12, 2026: A 32-year-old woman from Kumta has given a new lease of life to a teenager suffering from a rare and life-threatening blood disorder, after donating her blood stem cells through a national donor registry. Swathi, an IT consultant, recently met 19-year-old Anandu for the first time after her stem cell donation helped cure him of severe aplastic anaemia — a condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells.
Anandu’s health crisis began when he was 15 and studying in Class 10. He had been experiencing persistent fever following a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, which led doctors to investigate further. Tests eventually revealed that he had severe aplastic anaemia, a potentially fatal disorder requiring urgent treatment.
Doctors treating him recommended a blood stem cell transplant, considered the only curative option for the disease. His physician, Dr V.P. Krishnan, consultant in paediatric haemato-oncology and bone marrow transplant at MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute in Kozhikode, initiated a search for a suitable donor.
Finding a matching donor proved challenging, and the family went through a difficult period marked by emotional and financial stress. The transplant was eventually made possible with support from the DKMS Patient Funding Programme India, which provides partial financial assistance to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
Anandu underwent a matched unrelated donor transplant in early 2023. According to Dr Krishnan, the recovery phase included expected complications such as febrile neutropenia and mucositis, but his overall progress remained positive. “His blood counts stabilised well after the transplant and donor chimerism levels are good. Today he is healthy, attending college and preparing for his Class 12 board examinations,” the doctor said.
Meanwhile, Swathi had first registered as a potential stem cell donor in 2016 during a donor recruitment drive organised at her workplace by DKMS. Six years later, in 2022, she received a call informing her that she was a potential match for a patient in need. Without hesitation, she agreed to donate.
Her decision was strongly supported by her family, including her husband. Swathi says the experience became even more meaningful when she later became a mother herself. “Now that I have a baby boy, I understand even more deeply what parents go through when their child is suffering. Being able to help save a life feels incredibly special,” she said.
Health experts say such acts of voluntary donation are crucial, as the chances of finding a matching donor remain low in India. Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman of DKMS India, said that only about 0.09% of the country’s eligible population is currently registered as potential blood stem cell donors.
“In Karnataka alone, more than 49,000 individuals have registered as potential donors, with around 38,000 from Bengaluru. Stories like Swathi and Anandu’s highlight the lifesaving impact of donor registration and the urgent need for more volunteers,” he said.
Dr Govind Eriat, consultant haemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Cytecare Hospitals in Bengaluru, said that for patients with severe aplastic anaemia, a stem cell transplant can often be the only curative treatment.
“Finding a compatible donor remains one of the biggest challenges. Anandu’s recovery shows the resilience of patients and families facing such illnesses, while Swathi’s generosity demonstrates how a single decision can give someone a second chance at life,” he said.
Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years who are in good health, have a body mass index below 40 and are not already registered can sign up as potential blood stem cell donors through the DKMS registry.
Fortis launches four specialised clinics in Bengaluru to address sensitive health concerns
Bengaluru, March 11: Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday announced the launch of four specialised clinics across its hospital network in Bengaluru, aimed at addressing several sensitive and often under-discussed health issues. The clinics – Man Clinic, Incontinence Clinic, Restorative Gynaecology Clinic, and Mobile Lithotripsy Services – were inaugurated by Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, in the presence of doctors, hospital leadership, staff and patients. Around 150 people attended the event.
According to the hospital group, the newly introduced services aim to provide focused and patient-centric care while encouraging people to seek treatment for conditions that are often neglected due to social stigma or lack of awareness. The Man Clinic will focus on men’s health issues such as sexual wellness, prostate-related problems, infertility, hormonal imbalances and lifestyle-related conditions. The facility will provide multidisciplinary care with an emphasis on privacy and specialised treatment.
The Incontinence Clinic will cater to patients suffering from urinary or bowel incontinence across different age groups and genders. The clinic will combine expertise from urology, gynaecology and physiotherapy to offer advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive treatment options.
The Restorative Gynaecology Clinic will provide care for women facing intimate health concerns, functional issues and certain aesthetic gynaecological conditions, using evidence-based treatment approaches delivered with discretion.
The hospital group also introduced Mobile Lithotripsy Services, a minimally invasive technology designed to treat kidney stones more efficiently while reducing hospital stay and improving patient comfort.
Speaking at the inauguration, Patil said healthcare must evolve not only through technology but also by addressing sensitive health concerns with openness and dignity. Initiatives like these, he said, can help break social stigma and encourage people to seek timely medical consultation.
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, Principal Director – Renal Sciences at Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said conditions such as male sexual health issues, incontinence and kidney stones are more common than generally acknowledged, but many patients delay treatment due to hesitation in discussing them. “Through these clinics, we hope to normalise conversations around such health concerns while offering advanced and minimally invasive treatment backed by multidisciplinary expertise,” he said.
Dr. Ananth Rao, Vice President and Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, said the initiative strengthens the hospital group’s focus on specialised and patient-centric healthcare. He added that the clinics combine advanced medical technology with integrated clinical pathways designed to ensure patient privacy, comfort and dignity.
Experts Stress Early Spine and Trauma Care to Prevent Long-Term Disability
Bengaluru, March 2026: With spine and trauma-related injuries rising steadily across India, medical experts are urging people to seek early diagnosis and timely treatment to avoid long-term disability. Road accidents, falls, sports injuries and age-related fragility fractures are among the key contributors to the growing burden of such injuries.
At a recent awareness initiative, spine and trauma specialists Dr Raviraj A., Dr Amrithlal Mascarenhas and Dr Raghu Nagraj highlighted that prompt medical attention, combined with structured rehabilitation, plays a critical role in ensuring better recovery and preserving mobility.
Doctors explained that even injuries that appear minor can sometimes lead to serious spinal complications such as vertebral fractures, spinal instability or spinal cord damage. Symptoms like persistent neck or back pain, pain radiating to the arms or legs, numbness, weakness in the limbs, difficulty in walking, or problems with bladder and bowel control should not be ignored. According to specialists, delayed diagnosis can lead to worsening deformity and neurological complications. They noted that advances in spine care, particularly minimally invasive surgical techniques, have significantly improved treatment outcomes in suitable cases while also reducing recovery time. Orthopaedic trauma experts also drew attention to common fractures involving the wrist, hip, femur and ankle. Proper and timely treatment is essential to restore alignment and prevent complications such as stiffness, limited mobility or early arthritis.
While stable fractures may heal with immobilisation, unstable or displaced fractures often require surgical fixation to ensure proper healing and allow early movement. Another growing concern, doctors said, is the increasing incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures, especially among post-menopausal women. Widespread vitamin D deficiency, sedentary lifestyles and low awareness about bone health screening in India are contributing to the risk. Hip fractures, in particular, can severely affect mobility and independence if not treated promptly. Specialists therefore recommend bone mineral density screening for people above 40 to 50 years, particularly women after menopause.
Experts also emphasised the vital role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the recovery process. Structured rehabilitation programmes help restore muscle strength, improve mobility, prevent joint stiffness and support a safe return to daily activities. Simple lifestyle measures can significantly reduce injury risks, doctors added. Regular exercise, core strengthening, adherence to road safety rules, use of protective sports gear, fall-prevention measures at home and proper nutrition for bone health can all help prevent spine and trauma-related complications.
“With early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and structured rehabilitation, most patients can regain good functional recovery,” the specialists said, stressing that awareness and timely medical consultation are key to maintaining mobility and quality of life.
The initiative aims to increase public awareness about spine and trauma care, encouraging people to recognise early symptoms and seek medical attention without delay.
BENGALURU, March 11, 2026: A retrospective observational study conducted at Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic has indicated that homeopathic treatment may offer potential benefits for some patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD).
The study analysed clinical records of CKD patients as part of the clinic’s ongoing efforts to evaluate condition-specific homeopathic treatment protocols. Researchers reviewed patient data from a defined catchment period, examining outcomes based on routinely recorded laboratory parameters.
Chronic kidney disease, often progressing to kidney failure, remains a widespread health condition with limited curative options in conventional medicine, making management and slowing progression the primary focus of treatment.
The evaluation primarily focused on two key laboratory markers of kidney function – serum urea and serum creatinine – which are widely used by clinicians to assess disease progression and make decisions regarding interventions such as dialysis.
According to the study findings, by the third clinical visit, about 50% to 58.3% of patients showed improvement in serum urea levels. Meanwhile, improvements in serum creatinine levels were observed in roughly 50% to 74.2% of patients across the observed groups.
Dr. Kalyan Banerjee, founder of the clinic, said the observations were encouraging. “In this analysis, improvements were noted in two important clinical parameters – serum urea and serum creatinine – among a significant proportion of patients. These parameters are critical in evaluating kidney function and guiding decisions related to dialysis,” he said.
Dr. Kushal Banerjee, senior consultant at the clinic, noted that the centre treats a large number of patients with chronic kidney disease who have reported improvements in laboratory indicators after treatment. “This retrospective assessment was carried out to evaluate whether patient records supported those clinical observations. While the findings are preliminary, we hope they will encourage larger, well-designed randomised controlled trials to further study the potential role of homeopathic treatment in CKD,” he said.
He added that the results should be interpreted cautiously and that the clinic welcomes collaboration with medical specialists and research institutions to undertake more rigorous studies.
Doctors at the clinic follow structured treatment protocols developed over decades of clinical practice, using defined combinations of medicines and potencies for specific conditions. If patients do not respond to the initial line of treatment, alternative second-line protocols are introduced.
The clinic emphasised that continued research and scientific evaluation will be essential to build stronger evidence on the role of homeopathy in managing chronic kidney disease.
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