45-year-old woman undergoes right laparoscopic partial nephrectomy Mysuru: Renal Angiomyolipoma (AML) is a tumour in the kidney composed of blood vessels (angio-), smooth muscle (myo-) and fat (lipoma). These tumours are mostly non-cancerous but if they grow large or are left untreated, they can cause complications such as profuse bleeding from the kidney, which may…
Living with Arthritis
November 3, 2024Practical tips for pain management and improved quality of life Arthritis can significantly impact daily life, making simple activities challenging due to joint pain and stiffness. However, there are practical strategies to help manage symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Incorporating mild exercises into your morning routine can be incredibly beneficial. These movements not only ease…
Manipal Hospital celebrates World Heart Day in city
October 15, 20243D Art on Heart Health, Life-Saving BLS Training and Climbathon held Mysuru: Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, commemorated World Heart Day-2024, by hosting a series of events from Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 under the guidance of Dr. Upendra Shenoy, Chief of Medical Services and Pramod Kunder, Hospital Director. The primary aim of these activities was creating awareness…
Septuagenarian overcomes stage-3 kidney cancer at Manipal Hospital
September 16, 2024Mysuru: Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, recently created awareness on a complex case of kidney cancer along with a massive tumour thrombus involving inferior vena cava in a septuagenarian patient. Addressing a press conference at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city, the doctors said this rare and challenging case required a multidisciplinary approach, giving a new lease of life…
‘Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain’ event at Manipal Hospital
August 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, will host a Public Forum focused on an ‘Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain’ on Aug.25 (Sunday) at the Hospital OPD in city between 10.30 am and 12.30pm. This event aims to provide the community with valuable insights into low back pain management and surgical care. The Forum, led by Dr….
World IVF Day: Celebrating the Power of Embryo Freezing
July 26, 2024By Dr. Nivedita Vishwanath Adapa, Director and Consultant Reproductive Medicine (IVF) Manipal Hospital, Mysuru World IVF Day is observed every year on July 25 to remember and acknowledge the contribution of IVF to the field of infertility. It also helps create public awareness of the progress made in the field of infertility and the various…
Sickle Cell Disease in Children Challenges and Comprehensive Care
July 3, 2024By Dr. M. Giripunja, Consultant-Haematology, Manipal Hospital, Mysuru Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects the haemoglobin and is a major challenge in affected children. This is an inherited condition that leads to formation of haemoglobin (haemoglobin S) which creates hyper-rigid sickle-shaped red blood cells. These malformed cells may obstruct the bloodstream…
Manipal Hospital conducts Spell Bee competition for elder citizens
May 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In recent years, India has seen an alarming increase in the number of people aged 60 years and above diagnosed with dementia. As per available data, about 7.4 percent (approximately 8.8 million) of individuals aged 60 and above are living with dementia. Scientific research suggests that active socialisation and brain-stimulating activities, such as vocabulary…
Revolutionising Urology: HoLEP procedure, a ray of hope in elderly men with urinary woes
May 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the ever-evolving technological advances in the medical and surgical field and the knowledge and expertise of skilful doctors, it is no longer uncommon to hear about treatment wonders once considered unachievable. Manipal Hospital, Mysuru, recently exhibited one such exemplary incident that stood as a testament to the effectiveness of laser prostatectomy. This case…
Manipal Hospital drives six in-patients to vote
April 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a unique move on the first phase of LS elections held in Karnataka yesterday, Manipal Hospital Mysuru, with the support of the Election Commission of India, spearheaded a crucial initiative to guarantee that every citizen, regardless of their medical condition, could exercise their fundamental right to vote. They pioneered efforts to provide essential…
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