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Heat wave conditions in Mumbai can be fatal for those with comorbidities

Mumbai- Not just winters, Summer heat too can raise your risk of Heart Attack, especially if you have an already existing heart condition, diabetes or high cholesterol. According to a study, very high heat can lower blood pressure, causing a person’s heart to beat faster and basically putting them at risk for a heart attack. By the end of March and early days of April, the maximum daytime temperatures are expected to consistently cross 38-40 degrees Celsius in Mumbai and nearby cities. With the scorching heat signaling the arrival of summer in Mumbai and nearby cities, the health experts from the apex group of Hospitals cautioned the Mumbai citizens of heart-related diseases and heat-related illnesses.

Giving more information on this Cardiologist Dr. Hemant Khemani from Apex Superspeciality Hospitals said, “Extreme temperatures may affect heart diseases and its leading cause of death globally. One in every 100 cardiovascular deaths may be attributed to extreme temperature days, and temperature effects were more pronounced when looking at heart failure deaths. With many areas of Maharashtra facing summer heat, people need to take extra care to protect their hearts. Precautions are on high priority, especially for older adults and individuals with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke. In the hot season, the body tries to cool itself by transferring blood from major organs to under the skin. The rapid increase in heat may compromise the body’s ability to regulate temperature and can result in illnesses, including heat cramps, dizziness, fainting, exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia. Some of these can be fatal. Further, those with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and other comorbidities, are at a higher risk so they should completely avoid going in the sun.”

Every person in this weather must step out after eating something and should carry a water bottle with electrolytes in it so that dehydration can be avoided, added by Dr. Hemant Khemani from Apex Superspeciality Hospitals.

As per WHO reports, 17.9 million people die each from cardiovascular disease and this comprises 32% of all deaths. Cardiovascular diseases comprise coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions.

About one-third of deaths that happen due to cardiovascular disease occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age. The most common symptoms are associated with breath, chest, heartbeats, and fatigue. During a heart attack, a person will experience numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, dizziness and/or loss of balance or coordination, and severe headache with no known cause.

Apex Group of Hospitals is a chain of Hospitals managed and run by expert Medical Professionals with experience of 25 years. Currently, Apex group of Hospitals manages more than 350+ beds and provides quality healthcare services to the people of Mumbai and surrounding areas. Apex Hospitals is located in Borivali, Kandivali & Mulund.

Hegde Fertility launches its state-of-the-art fertility center at Attapur

Hyderabad, April 17, 2023: Hegde Fertility, a leading fertility chain of Hyderabad, providing IVF and advanced fertility treatments; forayed into Attapur with the launch of its state-of-the-art 5th fertility center in Hyderabad, today. Chief Guests Sri T. Prakash Goud, MLA, Rajendranagar, and Dr Shantha Kumari, president TCOGS and past president FOGSI; inaugurated the facility. Guest of honor Mrs. Mondra Sangeetha, Corporator, Attapur, and couples who became parents and those undergoing treatment graced the occasion. Dr Vandana Hegde, Clinical Director and Chief IVF Consultant, Hegde Fertility, and Dr. Shalini Singh, Infertility Specialist and Clinical Head, Attapur branch; were present on the occasion. Hegde Fertility offers the full range of infertility treatments under one roof. It has centers in Hyderabad at Madhapur, Miyapur, Malakpet, and Suchitra, besides Attapur.

Hegde Fertility has a state-of-the-art embryology and andrology lab equipped with an Electronic Witnessing System with RFID, CASA (Computerized Semen Analysis System), Advanced ICSI Manipulators and incubators besides a whole host of best-in-class medical equipment from Germany, UK, and USA. It has an advanced modular operation theatre. The Center offers a whole range of fertility treatments from basic to advanced which includes IUI, IVF and ICSI, IVM, TESA, PESA, MESA, Micro TESA for male infertility, Fertility Preservation, Onco Fertility, Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and Diagnosis, and rejuvenation procedures. Besides clinical treatments, Hegde Fertility has wellness programs that include psychological counseling, nutrition advice, diet planning, acupuncture, and meditation sessions to ensure a healthy mind and body for a successful fertility outcome.

Dr. Vandana Hegde said the Attapur facility of Hegde Fertility will ensure women and families have the most rewarding experience of becoming a parent. Unfortunately, not everybody is able to conceive naturally. In India, almost one in five are experiencing infertility problems and the associated social stigma. Going by those statistics, fertility centers like ours have a huge responsibility toward society. The 45-year-old Hegde Hospital was started with the noble intention of service by Dr. Vijaya Hegde and Hegde Fertility is continuing it by providing state-of-the-art fertility care for couples as a natural extension of women’s care. Started in 2009-10, Hegde Fertility has now branched to five centers. This was possible because of our commitment to consistently delivering success rates on par with global standards. We will continue that passion to deliver high-quality fertility care for couples battling infertility. We will revolutionize the fertility industry by offering a team-based approach, not seen anywhere and through patient and result centric solutions, advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, with a state of that embryology facility and a modern operation theatre. The team comprises of well qualified, dedicated medical professionals with extensive experience in different areas of reproductive medicine. We render patient centred holistic and comprehensive health care, an essential and important part of fertility treatment, which involves an intense emotional journey for the couples. This year we have upgraded our facilities with respect to all the departments and especially our embryology lab. Our facility at Hi-Tech City has been expanded with more consulting space and three operation theatres to help more couples to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. We have added automation with computerized semen analysis, surgical microscope to perform advanced sperm retrieval techniques. We introduced electronic witnessing system with RFID tags so that patient can be rest assured that they are getting their embryos tracked and transferred. In the last 5 years we have seen many patients coming with endometriosis, fibroids and medical disorders like diabetes and hypertension among young couples, in Hyderabad. Majority of them don’t smoke or drink, but it is obesity which is the predisposing factor. Most of the couples today have a stressful job extending long hours, poor diet and sleep pattern, and a sedentary lifestyle with addiction to gadgets. These environmental along with the lifestyle changes are responsible for the rising infertility and pregnancy complications like abortions,

Dr Shalini Singh said, we come across women expressing apprehension of not being in a position to work if they undergo fertility treatment. This is a pure misconception and from Hegde Hospitals, I would like to send the message that we encourage all our patients to continue working, continue to contribute to their organization and to their homes. The other misinformation is patients needing to undergo caesareans after infertility treatment, as a fertility specialist, I emphasise on the fact that women who have conceived through IVF can have a normal delivery. Though India is one of the most populated countries in the world, it is fast becoming the hub for increasing fertility problems. Almost 15% of the couples in Telangana are affected with Infertility. Over the last decade we have seen an increase in male infertility with a drop in sperm counts and motility. Women are mainly facing early ovarian ageing which is exacerbated by delay in marriage and family planning,

Chief Guests Sri T. Prakash Goud, said, Attapur has been developing into a prime area in the city and a prestigious hospital like Hegde Fertility coming here is a welcome development. Service is always the moto of medical doctors, and they ensure utmost care for their patients. Their selfless service during Covid, raised the esteem of doctors among public and today several children aspire to become doctors in the footsteps of their idols.

Mr Kinshuk Rastogi, Business Head, Hedge Fertility; said, Hegde Fertility carries the rich legacy of Hegde hospitals started by Dr Vijaya Hegde in 1977 for the healthcare of women. Hegde Fertility was started by Dr Prashant and Dr Vandana Hegde as a unit of Hegde Hospitals, in 2010 at Malakpet. This was soon followed by Madhapur, a level two AIT facility with state-of-the-art embryology lab and operation theatre. Miyapur came next in 2019 and we opened Suchitra in 2021 and it is a testament to our success that we are launching our fifth center at Attapur. Hegde Fertility and Hospital has over 30 years of experience in advanced fertility treatment and have made a positive difference to the lives of over 50,000 patients. We have a holistic approach to treating infertility which includes wellness program consisting of psychological and marital counselling, nutrition and diet planning, acupuncture, etc., for a healthy mind and a healthy body.

Prof. S. Shantha Kumari, President, TCOGS & past President, FOGSI; said, Hegde Hospital has rendered yeomen service for women in Malakpet area and that’s commendable and that legacy is being taken forward by Hegde Fertility. You have been passionate about women’s necessities and the need to help women to conceive. Women’s sexual and reproductive rights are very important and all of us should work hard to ensure that every woman is given her sexual and reproductive rights. She should be able to decide when she wants to have a baby and if she needs help, extend that help to infertility. Times have changed from women being accused of infertility to accepting the fact that either of the couples could have a problem. This social realization is very important and I’m glad that our country is definitely moving forward. The incidence of infertility is on the rise in all countries and WHO is pondering over declaring infertility as a disease, so that it can be made a part of medical insurance coverage. It’s a step forward and will help women to utilize the services when they need them. Hegde Fertility has opened centers in many areas, this branch at Attapur will help women in the vicinity to access quality fertility care.

Hegde Fertility, Attapur, is headed by an eminent infertility specialist Dr. Shalini Singh. She has over 11 years of experience in dealing with complex cases in Gynecology and Infertility. She completed, both her medical school and MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She has done her training in Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, and Infertility. She has been with Hegde Fertility for over 4 years and has keen interest in IVF for male infertility, poor ovarian reserve, recurrent abortions, endometriosis, and genetics.

Babasaheb played a vital role in Nation Building: Dr. Jadhav

New Delhi, April 17: “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a great social reformer, a valiant champion of human rights, and an emancipator of the downtrodden masses of India. He dedicated all his life to awakening the social conscience of modern India. He played a vital role in Nation Building, said Dr. Narendra Jadhav, Former MP, Rajya Sabha, Economist, Educationist & Author at the Special Dialogue organized by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) on the eve of Ambedkar Jayanti. DG IIMC, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Dwivedi, Regional Directors, faculty members, and students from all IIMC Regional Centers were present on the occasion.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Dwivedi, Director General of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, recalled Dr. Babasaheb’s work as a journalist for the society, stating that he had contributed to publications such as Mooknayak, Bahishkrit Bharat, and Prabuddha Nayak. He said it is the media’s responsibility to realize the kind of society Dr. Ambedkar envisioned a century ago. Only by accepting this challenge will we be able to make Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s dream of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ a reality.

Expressing views on the topic ‘Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: A Multifaceted Genius’, Dr. Jadhav said that Dr. Ambedkar was a voracious reader. He was well-versed in various fields. He visited various universities in different countries to develop the country’s economic system, legislature, etc. He used his knowledge for the welfare of India. He fought against the evil practices prevalent in Indian society. He has written more than 22 books about the Indian social system. It is true that there was a difference of opinion about untouchability between Gandhi and Ambedkar but both worked for the welfare of the nation and the upliftment of untouchables. Gandhi was the one who appointed Ambedkar as the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India.

The program was moderated by Dr. Pawan Koundal, Associate Professor, IIMC, New Delhi, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Vinod Nitale, Assistant Professor, Amravati campus.

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Raghnall Insurance Launches Business Cyber Shield to Mitigate Potential Cyber Threats Before They Occur

Mumbai, April 17, 2023: Raghnall Insurance Broking & Risk Management, a premier insurance broking and risk advisory company, today announced that it has launched ‘Business Cyber Shield,’ a robust platform that offers comprehensive cyber insurance and risk management solutions for corporate.

The new product marks a significant milestone for Raghnall as it expands its available capabilities in the cyber insurance market and strengthens its position as a tech-enabled end-to-end risk management solution. Also, this Platform will bring together advanced risk assessment, protection, and prevention, all in one place, to mitigate potential cyber threats before they occur. Business Cyber Shield is an entirely new approach to the cyber insurance business that not only delivers cyber insurance but also enables the enhancement of security protocols and compliance adherence through an end-to-end risk management solution.

The Platform includes an exclusive Vulnerability Scanner that leverages advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) to give an almost real-time view of the organization’s digital vulnerabilities. Raghnall’s team of experienced security professionals helps organizations identify and prioritize the risks facing their business and offers customized insurance coverage to meet their specific needs to safeguard businesses from costly security breaches.

Elaborating on the product, Mr Amit Goel, Director & Principal Officer at Raghnall Insurance Broking & Risk Management, said, “The release of Business Cyber Shield represents a significant milestone in our company’s commitment to assist businesses in securing their finances and upholding their reputation. Regardless of size or industry, every company is vulnerable to cyber threats. With our new Platform, businesses can rest assured that their cyber security is being monitored continuously, financial liabilities are insured, and any potential weaknesses are being addressed immediately.”

Bring Home a DecoMetal & Dazzle-up Your Space

April 17 2023 Inspired by real metal look, DecoMetal marks a new era for urban designs. Combining stunning real metal surfaces with the flexibility and practicality of laminate, a DecoMetal addresses the latest interior trends with textured, sculpted and brushed effects in contemporary color styling. The unique and innovative surface solution is being manufactured by Homapal in Germany and has been brought home by Formica, the sole distributor of DecoMetal in India.

DecoMetal, being originated in Germany, reflects its highly durable character, backed by Kraft paper that additionally makes it easier to bond on varied surfaces. A DecoMetal lets the consumers experience real metal foil in a laminate product, giving the product a better-bending radius and performing exceptionally on varied surfaces. The exquisite surface solution offers unique coloring, sheen, and exceptional touch with a delicate and detailed finish. A DecoMetal is much lighter than solid metal, making it an ideal choice to create a range of ambiances, be it a cool business office or a warm luxurious interior to rustic looks and many more. It is an easy-to-maintain product that can be processed with wood machinery, thus saving installation time and cost.

DecoMetal, one of the finest surface solutions, is being manufactured using unique handmade technology where each texture is created by hand so that the pattern is not identical from sheet to sheet. The handmade textures combined with special surface treatment create unique color variations and thus a DecoMetal offers 100+ décor and design patterns to choose from. This high gloss item comes in five different color tones and has the capacity to replace a variety of metals ranging from Aluminum, Copper, and Brass to Stainless steel. The surface solution is also specifically treated to protect the metal from aging in the air.

The average Indian consumer is experiencing an increase in disposable income and thus the current Indian market serves as an ideal place to embrace premium and luxe products like a DecoMetal. The product not only enhances the aesthetics of a space but also reflects the personality of the dweller.

Feel Good This Summer With Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic

New Delhi, 2023: The summer season is here, with the weather finally making way for slightly higher temperatures. Bathing is essential and many of us realize its importance until we develop some sort of skin problems like itchiness, prickly heat, and body odor.

Showering with cold water during the summer season is considered refreshing, given how hot it gets in the summer season. Living with over-stressed lifestyles and lack of time, showers and baths have unfortunately become a quick, 5-minute soap and scrub routine.

Aromatherapists/ Environmentalists/ Naturalists

Dr. Blossom Kochhar says ‘ Believe me, bathing with the right ingredients can change the way you think, look and feel your skin throughout the summer months. ’

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Exotic blend of Geranium and Sandalwood essential oils transform bathing experience into an ultimate hydrating indulgence. It soothes sensitive and irritable skin and works as an effective remedy for skin rashes.

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