Message from the Editor
Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician
Our dear Kway Readers,
As we embark on the final month of the year, let’s pause to ponder the profound mystery of life. Our existence is a complex tapestry, woven with threads of puzzle, journey, and game. At its core, our health is the most precious treasure we possess.
The Tamil language offers a unique perspective on life, dividing its letters into ‘uyir ezuthukkal’ (lifeline letters) and ‘Mei ezuthukkal’. ‘Uyir’ signifies life, while ‘Mei’ represents truth. The fusion of these two words serves as a poignant reminder to live a life of authenticity and purpose. [Read full message]
CLICK TO VIEW NOVEMBER 2025 HIGHLIGHTSImmunodeficiency Disorders
What Are Immunodeficiency Disorders?
Immunodeficiency disorders are conditions in which the body’s immune system is weakened, making it harder to fight infections. They may be present from birth or develop later in life.
What Causes Adult-Onset Immunodeficiency?
Causes include certain medications (like steroids or immunosuppressants), HIV, cancers, chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases, malnutrition, or specific immune disorders like anti-IFN-γ autoantibody-associated immunodeficiency or primary immunodeficiency disorders.
READ FULL ARTICLEWorld AIDS Day: Raising Awareness, Fighting Stigma, and Supporting Global Health
Every year on December 1, people around the world come together to observe World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness about HIV and AIDS, supporting those living with the virus, remembering the lives lost, and recommitting to the goal of ending the epidemic. Since its establishment in 1988, World AIDS Day has been a vital global reminder that the fight against HIV is not over—and that education, compassion, and action remain essential.
READ FULL ARTICLELook Inside Your Mouth – Your Best Chance Against Cancer
November: Mouth Cancer Action Month
Every November, the world unites to raise awareness about major health issues — lung cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, COPD, and mouth cancer.
Among these, mouth cancer is one of the few that can be detected early through a self-check. By simply looking inside your mouth once a month, you could spot early warning signs and save your life.
READ FULL ARTICLEKeeping Kids Safe: The Paediatrician’s Blueprint for Accident-Free Homes
Every parent wants their home to be a safe haven for their children. Yet, accidents such as poisoning, falls, burns, and choking remain among the leading threats to young children’s health and well-being. As paediatricians, our priority is to equip families not only with medical knowledge but also with practical strategies for effective prevention. Ready for practical tips? Let’s explore how some simple changes can keep your children as safe as possible!
READ FULL ARTICLEAlternative Diets
Most of the alternative diets or anti-cancer diets lack scientific evidence to support them. A registered dietitian should give suggestions and guide the cancer patient in making the right choice in food pattern to cope with the treatment and to improve health and quality of life with the scientific evidence of anti-cancer nutrition.
READ FULL ARTICLEHow O-Arm Technology Makes Spine Surgery Safer? | Kauvery Podcast | Episode – 18 | Kauvery Hospital
Advancements in medical technology are transforming the way surgeries are performed – and O-Arm technology is leading the way in making spine surgeries safer, more precise, and faster.
In this episode, Dr. G. Balamurali, Senior Consultant – Spine and Neurosurgery, Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, explains how O-Arm imaging enhances surgical accuracy, reduces complications, and ensures better recovery outcomes for patients.
WATCH FULL VIDEOPatient Experience
I had issues with an old crown and I had the privilege of meeting the exceptional Dr. Rakesh and his wife who took over the process of restoring my smile and they outdid themselves on this one. I can now smile with confidence something that was a problem before. I say a big thank you!
– D.J
Recipe of the Month
Biotin-Rich Laddu
This recipe for biotin-rich laddus uses black urad dal, flax seeds and black sesame seeds. These tasty and nutritious laddus offer the following benefits
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