Bengaluru, April 3, 2020: Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru’s trusted quaternary care and multi-specialty hospital, today announced the launch of teleconsultation and video call services with consultants. This initiative was planned keeping in mind the growing health concerns of public during lockdown and most importantly with outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
This service will allow patients to consult with Consultants across specialty right from their homes, thus avoiding the long-distance travel to the hospital, especially during the lockdown period. Emergency services at Vikram will be available round the clock.
Announcing the service, Dr. Somesh Mittal, CEO, Vikram Hospital Bengaluru said, “For the interest of our patients, we are providing them with a hassle-free option to consult with our doctors. We understand how difficult it is to get the basic medical help during this time. Therefore, we have introduced this service which will not only offer consultation on phone but will also help them avoid the hassle of stepping out of their homes.”
With the novel virus COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, citizens from across the world are being urged to take cautionary measures and remain in their respective homes to avoid its spread.
Additionally, Vikram Hospital can also offer collection of Blood sample, pick up and drop during emergency and home delivery of medicines. On need basis we can also offer special care for senior citizens.
To schedule a consultation with the doctors, please call on 080-71004500.
* A critical case of Intracranial Rosai Dorfman Disease (RDD), leading to severe health complications during pregnancy
*Six cycles of Chemotherapy prior to diagnosis of pregnancy and ultrasound revealed a single live intrauterine pregnancy of 7-week gestation
Bengaluru, January 29, 2020: Vikram Hospital Bengaluru, a trusted quaternary care multi- specialty hospital, announced today that it successfully conducted delivery of a patient suffering from a Rare Case of Intracranial Rosai Dorfman Disease (RDD) along with other complications. This feat was performed by the ‘Obstetrics & Gynecology’ at Vikram Hospital.
Roopa, a 38 years old lady was diagnosed to have a rare condition called Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) at Vikram Hospital, She initially presented to our Neurosurgeons with c/o feeling unsteady while walking which worsened with movement of head for 2-3 months duration. She also had headaches & nasal block. MRI of the head and neck and biopsy from the nasal sinus was done by our ENT surgeon and the condition was diagnosed by our Pathologist as intracranial RDD. Patient was seen by Dr. Niti Raizada, Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncologist and started on chemotherapy.
Patient had been married for 12 years and had undergone 2 cycles of IVF but was unable to get After she was diagnosed with RDD, she had given up hopes of pregnancy. pregnant. Miraculously, patient discovered she was pregnant within three months of the chemotherapy and continued the pregnancy despite the risk of teratogenicity.
Elaborating on the criticality of the case, Dr. Shashikala Ksheerasagar, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Vikram Hospital, said, “Our team of doctors categorized this case as high risk pregnancy and handled such a case for the first time. The case was very challenging from the beginning as the patient had a spontaneous pregnancy following chemotherapy for RDD, the Obstetric team faced many challenges managing the patient in the presence of co-morbidities like Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Anemia, Sub clinical hypothyroidism, Allergic bronchitis, Progressive symptom of RDD like diplopia (Visual disturbance double vision), and cerebellar ataxia (difficulty in walking) and Headaches.”
Roopa’s health continued to deteriorate where she had difficulty walking, visual disturbances & managing day to day activities like cooking, housekeeping and as pregnancy advanced, she was heavily dependent on her husband for performing even the smallest of tasks such as eating food, medication, etc. If condition was untreated, she would have headaches, severe visual disturbance and incapability to walk. She would have continuously raised intracranial pressures which could lead to herniation of brainstem and sudden death.
It was a challenge handling her, an elective C/S was done, and patient closely monitored post operatively. Post pregnancy Lactation was an issue as she had a delay in initiation of lactation. Two and a half months after delivery patient underwent radical stereotactic radiation for the intracanal lesion. Following radiotherapy, patient made a good recovery and was able to handle her baby, her household chores independently,” added Dr. Shashikala Ksheerasagar, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Vikram Hospital.
Dr. Mohan D. Mahendrakar, Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru said, “Patient delivered a baby boy and we found that baby was suffering from imperferforate anus, ASD (Atrial Septal Defect – hole in the heart) and PUJ obstruction on the left side. After diagnosis, the baby underwent colostomy on the very first day he was born.”
After a period of time as the baby grew older, an ANO-RECTO PLASTY was conducted by Dr. Deepti Vepakomma, Consultant Paediatric Surgery. Now the baby is more than a year old and has normal growth and development.
Dr. Niti Raizada, Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncologist & Hemato-oncologist, Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru, said, “Intracranial Rosai Dorfman Disease is extremely rare, and it is an uncommon benign idiopathic lymphoproliferative disorder. It commonly affects lymph nodes, extra nodal involvement of multiple organs, Bilateral painless cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, night sweats and weight loss. Exacerbation of RDD during pregnancy and the need to resort to radiotherapy using cyber knife due to aggravation of symptoms and remarkable recovery”. is what we have seen.
RDD in this lady responded very well to combination chemotherapy drugs – however they were discontinued when she conceived. Later post-delivery, disease evaluation suggestion that tumor had increased in size and causing many symptoms when additional local therapy was recommended.
Dr. Somesh Mittal, MD & CEO, Vikram Hospital Bengaluru also commented, “We are proud to have dedicated and specialized consultants who focus constantly on saving lives of patients at all stages of illness. Roopa’s case was highly risky and our consultants worked really hard to save her and also her child.
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“Being childless is emotionally and physically unpleasant and it is very lonely journey of life.” According to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, 10- 14% of married couples in India face infertility. Nearly 27.5 million couples who want to conceive suffer from infertility. Some of the causes for infertility are lifestyle, factors, increasing marital age, rising alcohol and tobacco consumption and obesity. Clinical factors are increasing prevalence of medical conditions such as women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), tubal factors, endometriosis and abnormalities of ovaries, fallopian tubes, or the uterus and men with sperm transport disorders, azoospermia, oligoasthenoteratozoospermia, hypospermia etc.
It is surprising to know that only 45% of couples visit a doctor when they are trying to conceive; only 1% of infertile couples seek treatment. And to make matters worse, 55% of women are not even aware about ovulation tracking products like fertility gadget and 75% of men don’t. Dr. Rizwana Iqbal, Director, Embrace Fertility Centre by Primecare said, “Infertility is becoming rampant even amongst young married couples. It is mostly due to ovulation disorder in women and abnormal semen parameters in men. Even diabetes and hypertension plays a very pivotal role in both men and women. Furthermore, lifestyle induced disorders such as obesity and smoking are contributing towards high infertility rates. In addition the rising trend of marrying late, women fail to keep in mind that when they cross 35 years of age, their fertility potential gradually starts declining. If a couple has been struggling for a child without success for more than a year, they must seek timely intervention to understand the problem and avoid further complications. It is also equally important to consult good infertility centre managed by an infertility specialist to improve the chances of conceiving sooner. Dr. Syed Sayeed Ahmed, Chairman & CEO, Primecare Hospital said, “Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)” in India have evolved over the years. Technological advancements and expert clinicians have resulted in higher AART techniques like ICSI, IVF, IUI, invitro maturation (IVM), freezing and thawing of embryos and oocytes, preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) and Laser assisted hatching embryo transfer in India, with absolute ethical practices and upgraded medical procedures. Our center in Bangalore offers the best-in-class treatment for both men and women. I am extremely happy to see another esteem and wonderful addition in the journey of Primecare Hospital with the launch of our first IVF centre in the city, enabling us to help couples embrace parenthood in the most memorable manner.” Embrace IVF fertility centre, with its presence in Bangalore, plans to rapidly expand its footprints across other parts of the country with its evidence-based approach towards reproductive medicine.
Bangalore, November 30, 2019: His Excellency, Shri Vajubhai Vala was admitted at Fortis hospital, Bannerghatta road for a bypass surgery on November 24, 2019.
He underwent a successful surgery under Dr Vivek Jawali, Chairman, Department of Cardio Vascular Sciences, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore on November 25 and was monitored for 5 days. He is recovering well and is walking around.
After thorough consultation from his treating doctor and the team, he was discharged today morning.
The new state-of-the-art eye hospital is spread across 6000 sq. ft. and will provide latest treatment for all kinds of eye ailments using sophisticated technology
*Expansion in line with growth strategy to cover length and breadth of Karnataka with new centres to be launched in Dharwad, Shimoga, Hassan and Davangere
*Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital to offer free consultations at the new facility from November 26th – December 15th, 2019
BENGALURU, November 26h, 2019: Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, the pioneer eyecare specialists in the country, today launched its super-specialty eye care center at Rajajinagar in Bengaluru. This is Dr Agarawal’s 10th center in Bengaluru, making it easily accessible to patients in north and west Bengaluru. Having achieved a strong foothold in metros and Tier II cities, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is penetrating the length and breadth of the country to address the varied eye and vision health needs of millions of people spread across different countries. The specialty hospital has over 86 centres across the country and overseas.
Renowned Kannada Actor, Srujan Lokesh along with Dr. Manjunath M.C, Medical Director, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital and Dr. Ram Mirlay, Head Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital inaugurated the new state-of the-art facility at Rajajinagar. The aim of the new center is to offer one-stop-solution for all kinds of eye ailments to the people of West and North Bengaluru. The chain of hospitals is on an aggressive expansion spree and plans to be present across key cities in Karnataka. Next phase of expansion will see Dr. Agarwal’s offer its services in Dharwad, Shimoga, Hassan and Davangere.
Inaugurating this new facility, Actor Srujan Lokesh said, “With current lifestyle, stress and increased pollution in our cities, a number of eye related ailments have cropped up. Dr. Agarwal’s eye hospital is a renowned name in eye care and I am happy to associate with them and inaugurate their new facility Though this facility people of West and North Bengaluru will have access to quality eye care in their neighborhood This expansion ties well with the state government’s focus on making the best medical services available to all people across Bengaluru.”
Dr.Manjunath M.C, Medical Director, Dr.Agarwal’s Eye Hospital said, “At Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital it’s our constant endeavor to provide the best facilities and services to all our patients. Our new center is equipped with all the latest technologies which will be an added advantage to the patients suffering from varied eye problems. With this center, we will be able to address the growing needs of eye patients in the Northern and Western part of the City who are looking for state-of-the-art treatment at competitive costsWe are deeply committed to the people of Karnataka and will continue to bring latest in treatment technologies to benefit our patients.”
Added Dr. Ram Mirlay, Head Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, “The clinical excellence at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is driven by our commitment to bring the latest technology and treatment to our patients. With this centre we aim to extend our reach and become available to more patients in Bengaluru. Our roster of skilled Ophthalmologists is unparallel and we constantly embrace innovation to best serve our patients. We will continue to strive to make ourselves more accessible to our patients in the coming months.
” Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals recently raised Rs. 270 crore investment from Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. This has helped the group develop robust plans focusing on marketing strategies, new technologies, and expansion with an aim to increase patient footfalls, and at the same time offer a wonderful experience to all.
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