Our Dear K-Way Readers,
Our Dear Avid Readers,
December 2022 is welcoming us with its cool weather, Christmas eve, jingle bells and the joyous New Year’s eve.
Always a month of celebration and we look forward to it. From kids awaiting their Christmas holidays to elders awaiting to give and receive gifts from their near and dear ones… Santa is also awaiting to see us!
And not to forget most importantly Namba Singara Chennai will also be the host of Margazhi Utsav making it a great time for music lovers to performing arts to showcase their talents of music and dance to entertain everyone. [Read More…]
READ FULL ARTICLEBaby-Led Weaning - An Interactive Weaning Experience
Season’s greetings to all the enthusiastic readers of K-Way!
If you are the new generation “Insta-Mom” with Montessori-style philosophy of raising self-sufficient and independent kids, I’m certain the catchphrase in my title sounds very familiar.
READ FULL ARTICLEBlood Donation
Voluntary blood donors are the cornerstone of a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products. The demand for blood and blood products has steadily increased every year. Unfortunately, the supply of blood lags far behind the demand. Annual requirement of blood in India is around 26.2 million units. The gap between supply and demand is around 13 million units/year. The main reason behind this shortage is lack of awareness regarding blood donation.
READ FULL ARTICLEFlu Can Leave You in Silence
Deafness or hearing impairment is most often associated with old age. While old age is the most common cause of hearing loss, there are many other causes too. Repeated exposure to loud sounds, certain medications, ear infections, etc. can lead to deafness. Now and then, we do see patients coming with a hearing loss following a fever or severe cold attack. There are a number of viruses which can cause a hearing loss. Hearing loss caused by viruses may range from mild to profound and can affect one or both the ears. The inflammatory changes following these viral attacks cause changes in the delicate inner ear structures and most often lead to permanent damage.
READ FULL ARTICLEStand up for Safety
Head injury is a silent epidemic which claims a lot of lives and disables many more each year. The yearly number of deaths in India alone from head trauma related causes is around 1 million per year and the incidence is similarly high in other developing countries. Even though falls from heights and assault are other causes, the major proportion of head trauma in developing countries is still road traffic accidents.
READ FULL ARTICLEImportance of Medical Insurance
Medical insurance is very important in every one’s life, and everybody should know the pro and cons before purchasing a medical insurance. Health insurances are vital because they cover a major portion of our hospital expenses and do not affect our finances during tough times.
READ FULL ARTICLEDid you ask for Rehabilitation Services? Your Treatment Might Never Be Complete Without It!
Rehabilitation is an essential part of good quality healthcare and a well-established specialty in developed countries. You might fail to attain the maximum recovery possible if you are not utilising the rehabilitation services early enough.
READ FULL ARTICLEUltrasound Abdomen – A Great Invention to the Treasure Hunt
The abdomen is a part of the body that holds many surprises for both physicians and surgeons. The ultrasound is a major invention that has really had a huge impact in the diagnoses and treatments used in modern medicine.
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to create an image of the part being scanned. Since there is no hazard of ionizing radiation, it emerges as a great screening tool and a cost-effective modality to identify emerging problems in almost all patients
READ FULL ARTICLEWhat Should One Know About Flu?
Flu is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus.
The types are influenza A, B and C. Influenza A infects humans, animals and birds. It causes pandemics, epidemics and seasonal outbreaks. Swine flu (H1N1) is a type of influenza A virus. Influenza B infects humans and is known to cause epidemics and seasonal outbreaks. Influenza C infects humans and animals. It usually causes mild respiratory illness and only rarely leads to outbreaks.
READ FULL ARTICLEPatient Experience
“Thank you Kauvery Hospital Dr.Manoj, Dr.Aravind, Dr.Kannan sir. 4th floor sister Ms Nadhini, Ms Gunavathi, floor GR Mr Praveen pals team. Mrs Malar madam ws very helpful. Thanks to housekeeping staff Ms. Rajalakshmi, Mr Pejith. Thank you Kavuvery hospital.”
– A.K