Message from the Editor
Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician
My dear K-Way readers,
Welcome to October.
My love to you and to all the elders at home.
Because a Life Lived Well Still Matters
October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons, often referred to as World Geriatric Day – a meaningful reminder that ageing is a universal journey deserving of dignity, respect, care, and joy.
In youth, old age feels like a distant country; one we believe we will never reach. We run, we build, we provide, we plan. We assume independence is permanent. [Read full message]
CLICK TO VIEW SEPTEMBER 2026 HIGHLIGHTSThe Age of Longevity
As the world’s population ages, the number of elderly people in India is also rapidly increasing. At present, 10% of India’s population are senior citizens, a figure expected to rise to 25% by 2036, driven by declining fertility rates and improving healthcare services. This is still considerably lower than several developed nations: in Japan, for instance, the elderly constitute 29% of the total population, underscoring that India’s ageing wave is only just beginning.
READ FULL ARTICLEIs Inflammation Quietly Making You Hurt?
You wake up with a stiff back. Your knees hurt when you climb the stairs. Your shoulders feel heavy after a day at work. By evening, you are tired, and you may simply blame it on age, work, or a busy life.
READ FULL ARTICLEA Drop That Matters: Orthostatic Hypotension in the Elderly
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is common in older people and is encountered daily by emergency and general physicians, neurologists, and cardiologists. It is defined by a drop of >20 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure (BP) or >10 mm Hg diastolic BP after standing for three minutes. It is seen in almost a quarter of emergency department presentations with syncope, one-fifth of older trauma inpatients, and 68% of older general medicine inpatients. It is associated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, falls, fracture, road accidents, and death. Hence, it is important that it is identified early so that we can prevent the aforesaid consequences.
READ FULL ARTICLEGeriatric Conditions of the Eye
Cataracts can occur in all age groups but are frequently found in geriatric age groups. Cataracts can be congenital or acquired. Senile cataracts are acquired cataracts which can be classified into cortical or nuclear cataracts.
READ FULL ARTICLEWould You See Me Differently if You Knew I Had a Mental Illness?
35 years of World Mental Health Day, and the stigma that still remains.
Mental Health Stigma: Seeing the Person, Not the Diagnosis
This year, there is a number worth pausing over: 35 years.
READ FULL ARTICLEWhen Pain Speaks: Common Head & Neck Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore
Although Pain Awareness Month wrapped up in September, understanding when pain needs more than a painkiller remains crucial year-round.
Earache, Headache or Sore Throat? When Pain Needs Attention
An earache may not come from the ear. A headache may not be sinusitis. A sore throat may sometimes be more than an infection. Pain is common, but persistent, unexplained or unusual pain deserves attention.
When Growing Up Feels Uncertain: Supporting Adolescents and Their Families
Adolescence is a season of change, discovery, and becoming. Young people are learning who they are, reaching for independence, navigating friendships and emotions, and beginning to imagine their future.
READ FULL ARTICLEThe Calcium Paradox: When a Zero Score Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Picture a 42-year-old woman whose father had a heart attack at 50. Her heart scan shows a calcium score of zero, and she leaves the clinic relieved. For most people in her position, that relief is fair. But a zero score only tells you there is no calcium in the heart arteries. It doesn’t promise there is no plaque.
READ FULL ARTICLEMaa Kauvery Chennai’s New 120-Bed Exclusive Women and Children’s Hospital I Radial Road
Maa Kauvery Chennai’s New 120-Bed Exclusive Women and Children’s Hospital I Radial Road
READ FULL ARTICLEPatient Experience
I had a good experience with the dermatologist and the hospital team. The doctor was very friendly and explained the treatment clearly. The hospital staff were also supportive and polite. Overall, I’m happy with the care and treatment provided. Thank you to the doctor and the entire team.
– S.R
READ MORE TESTIMONIALSRecipe of the Month
Soya Mince Fried Rice
Soya fried rice, more commonly known as soya rice, is a popular alternative to the traditional fried rice, mainly because of its balanced meal offerings. In other words, the carbs from the rice and the protein from the soya make it a well-balanced meal.
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