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Aniket, father of a 1-year-old son, needs an urgent stem cell donation to survive

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  • Aniket is suffering from blood cancer and a stem cell transplant from a matching donor is his only hope now. His cancer relapsed even after 5 rounds of chemotherapy
  • DKMS-BMST has organized a virtual blood stem cell donor registration drive to find a matching donor to save Aniket’s life

December 9, 2022: Diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer, Aniket is urgently waiting to find a matching blood stem cell donor. His only hope for survival is a blood stem cell donation from a person who matches his HLA (human leukocyte antigen) type. Aniket belongs to Karnataka, India, and is currently working in Germany and settled with his wife and a 1-year-old son. 

Spoorthy, Aniket’s wife who is striving hard to save him, says, “Last year we were blessed with a baby boy and were happy. But unfortunately, just after a few months, during a routine check-up, Aniket was diagnosed with blood cancer, turning our happy lives upside down. Every day, he is fighting bravely with a hope in his heart to see his son grow up. We are all desperately hoping for him to find his lifesaver soon.”

DKMS BMST Foundation India, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders is coordinating the search for a matching donor for Aniket. To reach out to people across India, DKMS-BMST has launched a virtual drive where one can register online to be a potential lifesaver and save patients like Aniket. Link to register: www.dkms-bmst.org/Aniket

“Blood cancer accounts for 8% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in India and is one of the leading causes of death in the country. For patients diagnosed with blood cancer and other blood related life-threatening disorders, a blood stem cell transplant from a matching donor may be their best chance at survival. We encourage more Indians to register as potential stem cell donors and raise hope for patients like Aniket,” says Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India. 

Aniket originally hails from North Karnataka, India, and since a match is more likely when the donor and patient are of the same ethnicity, hopefully more Indians would come forward and register as potential donors. 

What is the registration process?

People who are interested and fit the eligibility criteria can register at:  dkms-bmst.org/Aniket

All it takes is five minutes of your time and a simple 3 step process: 

Step 1: Visit the site, fill up an online form and you will receive a DIY swab kit at home. 

Step 2: Once you receive the swab kit, fill out the consent form and take a tissue sample from the inside of your cheeks with 3 cotton swabs provided in the kit. 

Step 3: Send back your swab sample in the pre-paid envelope provided.

DKMS laboratory will then analyze your tissue type and your details will be available in the global search for blood stem cell donors. If you do come up as a match for a patient, DKMS-BMST will get in touch with you. After a medical check-up, your blood stem cells will be obtained from the bloodstream using a process called Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection, which is similar to a blood platelet donation wherein only your stem cells are taken. This is a safe, non-surgical outpatient process.

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The digital world helps in fighting bias and prejudicesagainst women, says Dr. Hema Divakar

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Bengaluru: Digital Platforms aid in breaking the Bias against Women & empower them, digitisation is revolutionising the women’s healthcare like never before. Digital connect ensures confidentiality and anonymity, this is the key to address several problems in the youth of today including the mental health issues says Dr. Hema Divakar.

Gender equality is still a myth in this world because men still have not been able to overcome their biases against women. But the digital world has come as an equaliser when it comes to accessing information and facilities, according to Dr. Hema Divakar, a pioneer in women’s health care. 

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, which is celebrated on March 8. The United Nations has rightly chosen the topic with the tagline “BreakTheBias,” she said. 

As per the Gender Social Norms Index released by the UNDP in 2020, she recalled that close to 90% of men and women hold some sort of bias against women, providing new clues to the invisible barriers women face in achieving equality and a potential path forward to shattering the glass ceiling. Women have the same access to life’s basic needs as men. Maternal mortality has decreased by 45% since 1990. But the gender gaps are still all too obvious in other areas. The fight about gender equality is a storey of bias and prejudices, a UNDP official mentioned, Dr. Hema said. 

She said that it is time to work towards seeing a world that is free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. One step towards this is go completely digital providing healthcare for women. This is in addition to the standard physical healthcare practices. There are gaps between access to health care and affordability. It is not easy to access for various reasons. For example, the cost, geographical location are few deterring factors for easy accessing health care. 

When such is the prevailing situation, digital platforms, help in bringing medical facilities closer to women. Capacity building can happen faster through digital intervention. Asian research for skill transfer has been successfully doing this for the past many years. When we raise demand, we should ensure good quality supply is available. There should be no barrier between the two. Digital healthcare is bridging the gap between the two, “she explained. 

Dr. Hema is CEO of Asian Research & Training For Skill Transfer (ARTIST for Her) and Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) Ambassador to FIGO, based in the UK. She has been a practicing doctor who has specialised in women’s health care as well as promoting health care through digital platforms.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Hema Divakar
Medical Director,
Divakars Speciality Hospital, Bengaluru.
PRESIDENT for FOGSI 2013
CEO –Asian Research and Training Institute for Skill Transfer
FOGSI Ambassador to FIGO
M: 9844046724 | Email: drhemadivakar@gmail.com

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APACMed welcomes its new Executive Committee in India

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New Delhi, April 2021: The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) welcomes its new Executive Committee (ExCo) in India, in a timely move amid the pandemic when players in the medical technology (MedTech) industry need to work even closer together to grow a more robust, resilient and adaptive healthcare ecosystem. The ExCo is committed to continuously engage with regulatory bodies, policy makers, healthcare professionals, industry members and other stakeholders to facilitate patient access to innovative and life-saving medical technologies; thereby improving patient care outcomes.
The India ExCo appointments are:
Mr. Pavan Mocherla, MD, Becton Dickinson India, South Asia, as the Chairperson
Ms. Meenakshi Nevatia, MD, Stryker India as Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Narendra Varde, MD, Roche India & Neighbouring Markets as Vice-Chairperson
Founded in 2014, APACMed is the only regional association to provide a unified voice for the MedTech industry in Asia Pacific, representing both multinational corporations as well as small and medium enterprises, together with several local industry associations across the region. The ExCo will build on the association’s mission to promote innovation and impact policy that advances healthcare access for patients in India.

Commenting on the new appointments of the India ExCo, Ms Harjit Gill, CEO, APACMed said, “We are in a period of transformational change within the healthcare ecosystem, and are delighted to have MedTech industry leaders step forward to contribute and steer India’s healthcare infrastructure and delivery of care through innovative collaborations and engagements with key stakeholders in the system.”

Brief Profiles of the Leadership Team of India ExCo:

Mr. Pavan Mocherla:- Pavan is the Managing Director of BD where he is closely involved in giving a strategic direction to the organisation’s South Asia operations. With more than 25 years of experience across various industries, he has led several successful assignments in both emerging and developed markets. Prior to BD, he was associated with eminent organisations like Whirlpool, Onida and NIIT Ltd. Pavan also serves as the Chairman for Advanced Medical Technology Association (Advamed) in India.

Ms. Meenakshi Nevatia :- Meenakshi brings over 20 years of healthcare experience. In her current role as the Managing Director of Stryker, India, Meenakshi is responsible for building Stryker’s business strategy and setting up the organization for long-term, sustainable growth in the Indian market. Meenakshi is on the Board of the Medical Technology Association of India (MTAI) and is the Chair of the Med Tech Committee at AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce).

Mr. Narendra Varde:- Narendra is the Managing Director for Roche Diagnostics India and Neighboring Markets.
With a total of 15 years of experience in the IVD, Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical industries, most recently as General Manager and Country Head at Abbott Diagnostics India. Narendra brings global acumen, high degree of professionalism, adaptability and a collaborative style. He is an active spokesperson for a number of industry associations and professional organizations such as FICCI and others. He is also on the governing council of NATHEALTH.

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Indira IVF is now in 92 centres across India-Improving accessibility for couples seeking treatment for infertility

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  • Adds 4 new centres (Nanded, Warangal, Sirsa and Gulbarga) in the first half of FY20-21-

Mumbai, September 24, 2020: Indira IVF, the largest player in the infertility treatment space in India, in its efforts to provide affordable and best in class treatment to couples seeking infertility treatment has added four new centers in Tier-III cities namely, Nanded, Warangal, Sirsa and Gulbarga in the first half of FY20-21. The infertility specialist clinics chain now runs 92 centres across the country helping desirous couples fulfil their dream of parenthood.

Indira IVF’s intent for their patients’ wellbeing goes beyond their reproductive health, and hence, abiding by the guidelines laid by the government, the organization had shut down all their treatment centers for over two months. On June 3, 2020, Indira IVF once again opened its doors to aspiring couples, and is optimistic that the pre-COVID volume of IVF procedures will restore by December this year. Currently, all Indira IVF centers strictly adhere to government protocols of running the centers and ensures that the utmost safety standards are maintained for their staff and patients visiting the clinic.

Speaking on the development Dr. Kshitiz Murdia-CEO, Indira IVF said, “We are living in unprecedented times and everyone is dealing with a number of challenges and uncertainties in their lives. The inability to bear children can be emotionally distressing for desirous families. Living by our vision to make infertility treatment affordable and accessible to all desirous couples, we have improved our reach by adding four more centers.”

He added, “We are witnessing a huge influx of inquiries from Tier II and Tier III cities. The growing awareness, knowledge about IVF and fertility issues has helped the sector to grow and craft a niche segment in the healthcare space. Young individuals and couples have become increasingly cognizant of their reproductive health and constitute a major share of all IVF procedures carried out at Indira IVF.”
Indira IVF today is the largest and the most recognized fertility chains of hospitals in the country. Armed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, Indira IVF helps countless couples navigate the often-complicated journey of infertility and ultimately realize their dream of starting a family.

For more information log onto https://www.indiraivf.com/

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Unlock your true potential with QundaliniPlus, a 7 day result oriented webinar of 90 minutes by AvrilQ, India’s leading Energy TherapistAttract money, improve relationships, enhance health and de-stress

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It’s time to reset!

Our minds are constantly active, racing from one thought to another. The lockdown and the uncertainty because of the pandemic can take a toll on us, mentally and otherwise. It is important that we keep our body, mind and soul strong.


Break free and destress with  “Qundalini Plus”, an exclusively-curated webinar by Avril Q. This 90 minute online workshop will use Kundalini Yoga, specific object & analytical meditations, energy clearing, energizing protocols, cognitive analysis and action plans (based on this analysis) to help you move ahead in your life. The QundaliniPlus system is a very focussed and unique system and each class is a complete physical, mental, emotional and spiritual workout.  Once you practice this, you will start experiencing changes in your body and mind.  

Qundalini Plus is a combination of

  • Qundalini Plus consists of Kundalini kriyas that trace its origins to the upanishads. These are sequences of Asanas which work on all 10 bodies, both Subtle bodies and gross bodies to align a person physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
  • Energy protocols like Chakra cleansing and energizing through mantras, mudras and prananyama. And Meridian tapping which detoxifies the meridians from toxic energy build up which could cause physical ailments, emotional imbalances, hormonal imbalances, mental instability, stress etc just to name a few. Both Chakra and meridian balancing are vital for overall psychosomatic health.
  • Kundalini Yoga traditional meditations working with the mind and soul to align the heart and mind.AND Tibetan mediations both analytical and Object focussed meditations. These are extremely powerful meditations to break negative patterns, habits, addictions and negative programming.
  • As a Life transformation coach, Avril combines all of these into actual “cognitive strategies” and she shows people how to implement it in daily life 

Avril Quadros is a Kundalini Yoga trainer who conducts classes mainly in Bangalore and other cities of India. She is a disciple of B K S Iyengar, one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. She has mastered many other healing and mind empowering techniques like Kundalini Yoga, Cellular Healing, Pranic Healing, Law of attraction etc. her teachers noticed that she has the qualities of an empath (a person with the paranormal ability to perceive the mental or emotional state of another individual) and encouraged her to use this gift to benefit others. Avril provides online classes too.  

Date: Saturday, 19th Sept 2020

Time: 8.30 AM

Link: https://avrilsqs.com/courses/unlock-your-true-potential-webinar/

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