Category: Health

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 14: Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), a common disease in today’s younger generation, has taken the modern world by storm. With the mission to help women to optimise their hormones and get back their vibrant selves, a first-of-its-kind PCOD clinic has been launched in Lucknow.

Thanks to Dr. Sameer Kumar Singh and Dr. Neeraj Singh—both are gold medallists—for launching the PCOD clinic with the vision to provide their patients with wholesome health solutions.

PCOD, a hormonal disorder, occurs due to the imbalance of two female hormones—estrogen and progesterone—with estrogen taking the upper hand in causing menstrual irregularities, infertility, increased risk of endometrial (inner lining of the uterus) and breast cancer, insulin resistance causing obesity and excess of testosterone causing acne and hair growth.

Both the doctors are focused on creating a holistic health plan for their patients through guiding them about diet modifications and providing insightful knowledge about changing one’s personality, aura, and lifestyle. They try to reach the core issues behind hormonal health imbalance. These issues are linked with anxiety, depression, PTSD issues, stress disorders. Using their abundant knowledge and experience in the field a health plan is created.

Dr. Sameer Kumar Singh, who is operating the multispeciality clinic, Naina Homeo Care since 2002 in Lucknow, said, “We are focusing on creating a  holistic health plan for the patients with homeopathic medicines, dietary modifications, and changing one’s personality, aura, and lifestyle. We try to reach the core issues behind hormonal health imbalance. These issues are linked with anxiety, depression, PTSD issues, and stress disorders”

“The people in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities believe in the power of homeopathy and coaching for two main reasons. Firstly, the clinical expertise can reach their places through online systems. And secondly, medicines can also get delivered to their doorstep”, Dr. Neeraj Singh, a master in NLP and a qualified health coach.

Learn more:

https://www.facebook.com/nainahomeocare/

https://www.facebook.com/ThePCODClinic/

January 13: Rising cases of infertility among couples is a cause of concern globally. Infertility is usually understood as a female related issue, and she is the one who has to undergo medical investigations and treatment. In spite of data suggesting that one-third of the infertility cases are due to issues in males, male infertility is still a social stigma in our society.

Ms Goral Gandhi, a Consultant Clinical Embryologist in Mumbai and the Founder and Scientific Director at Global Fertility Solutions, explains that any health issue in a man that lowers the chances of his fertile female partner getting pregnant is termed as Male infertility. 90% of male infertility problems are related to sperm abnormalities. Other than that, illnesses, chronic health problems, anatomical problems, hormonal imbalances, genetic defects, injuries, lifestyle choices and other factors may also contribute to male infertility.

In the following write up, Ms Goral Gandhi tries to make us understand some of the common interrogations associated with Male infertility.

Understanding Sperm Abnormalities

Fertility in men is a complex process. To have your partner conceive, men should produce healthy sperm in high numbers. These sperms should be properly ejaculated, and finally, the sperms must be functional and able to move (motility).

 Male infertility arises when any one of the following happens:

• Absent sperm count – A condition where the male is sexually fit but unable to ejaculate any sperm cell is called Azoospermia,
• Poor sperm count –A condition where the sperm count is lower than normal is called Oligozoospermia 
• Poor sperm motility: Referred to as Asthenozoospermia, where the sperm movement is slow and not in a straight line

• Abnormal Sperm Morphology: Teratozoospermia is when the sperms are not in normal size and shape for fertility, which means that the sperms have a poor morphology.
• Poor sperm count, motility and morphology – In certain severe conditions, the semen may have very few sperms with poor motility as well as poor morphology. This is known as Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia.

Sperm abnormalities are mainly caused due to diverse factors, including congenital birth defects (Undescended testicles or Chromosome defects), infections, Defects of tubules, chemical exposure, excessive exercise, drugs, consumption of alcohol, obesity, etc.

Symptoms of Male Infertility:

The most prominent symptom is that even after one year of marriage and having unobstructed intercourse, the couple cannot conceive. There are some other underlying signs and symptoms you may notice. These include:

1. Variations in sexual desire
2. Pain swelling or lumps in the testicles
3. Problems with erections and ejaculation and other sexual function
4. Regular respiratory infections
5. The abnormal body hair growth or breast growth (gynecomastia)

Management and treatment by experts- Ms Goral Gandhi

Through advanced technologies, experts easily investigate and diagnose your sperm abnormalities and assist you with a broad list of therapies.

First, a simple test such as Semen analysis is conducted to assess the formation and maturity of sperm and how the sperm interacts in the seminal fluid. It remains the fundamental investigation and single most useful test to investigate infertility condition in the male partner. Advanced tests like Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index are of great value in determining sperm functions and chances of successful fertilization, believe Mrs Goral Gandhi. When indicated, the doctor can also go for an ultrasound and genetic testing.

After diagnosis, the specialist will assist you with a broad list of therapies such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) & Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Surgery, etc. In cases of Oligozoospermia, Asthenozoospermia, and Teratozoospermia,  ICSI is one of the key treatment processes and is termed as a great boon for all male patients with poor semen quality issues. When combined with surgical testicular sperm retrieval procedures, this treatment works best for patients with blocked or abnormal ejaculatory ducts or Azoospermia, along with disruptive pathology. Further, conditions like palpable varicocele can be corrected by microsurgery or laparoscopy.

For further details, clarification and information,

Connect with Ms Goral : +91 9821618106; goralgandhi@gmail.com ; www.goralgandhi.com

New Delhi (India), January 13: As the nation recovered from the second wave of covid, people have been complaining of post covid symptoms. In most cases, it is a direct result of scant oxygen reaching the organs. The Experts have found a solution to treat long-term Covid symptoms, and it involves 97% pure oxygen.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) proves to be successful in treating post covid symptoms that affect skin and hair.

Oxygen is a natural healer, it heals the Brain& Body and is known to cause an overall positive effect. Experts believe, breathing in a chamber filled with pure oxygen for just an hour can accelerate your recovery. The most affected areas in Covid are the lungs, mind, skin, and hair. The impact of HBOT, according to patient feedback on the main affected regions, are listed below.

For Lung Recovery:

HBOT helps fight breathlessness and congestion in the chest and lungs.  HBOT takes place in a chamber filled with 97% concentrated oxygen and helps the lungs get the desired amount of oxygen. This process accelerates the rate of recovery and reduces the stress on the lungs. HBOT has also shown an effect on long-term covid cough. It also helps get rid of constant irritation in the throat.

For Mental Wellness:

Even after months of recovery, covid has led to people experiencing brain fog and mental confusion. HBOT helps rejuvenate cells and increases blood flow to the brain. An adequate amount of oxygen also makes us more relaxed and helps us sleep better. Mental wellness is an aspect that is often overlooked even in today’s day and age, HBOT helps tackle all this by supplying the desired amount of oxygen to the brain.

For Skin & Hair:

HBOT is great for controlling post-covid hair fall and promoting new hair growth by increasing the blood flow to the scalp. It helps the skin detoxify from various toxins of medicines consumed during covid and promotes new cell growth.

Dr. Tarun Sahni, Medical Director, Potenza Wellness, said, “Potenza Wellness boasts of the state-of-the-art HBOT Chambers for post-Covid recovery, situated in the heart of Delhi. We are curating non-invasive treatments to work at the cellular level and deliver wellness to boost Immunity. Oxygen therapies and Immunity booster techniques are rays of hope as we are in the midst of the third wave, and these treatments will prevent long term complications.

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 13: There is some good news for the Covid-19 patients suffering from significant hair loss post-recovery. Advanced Wellness Clinic has successfully tested the unique plasma treatment as the finest method for restoring scalp health and halting hair loss. One of the most commonly visible issues is the “problem of hair loss after COVID19 infections”. Because of the massive strain of the deadly virus during the second wave left a huge impact on the entire body, including physical and mental well-being. Though people were tested negative from the virus, the impact of the virus on the body functions actually created complications and hindered the recovery process. Hair loss has become the most commonly reported post-covid symptom. Its major cause is the weaker immunity, stress and reduced ability of the body to consume or retain vital nutrients.

“Post-covid hair fall problems are not similar to the normal hair fall conditions caused due to lack of proper care and poor diet and can remain for a longer period, which can even cause a permanent hair loss in some cases,” said Dr Niyti Dhawn, the founder of Advanced Wellness. She also explains that this hair loss after recovery from the virus is called Telogen Effluvium or hair shedding in common language. It is usually caused by some shock to the nervous system of our body. In general, this is a reversible condition, and hairs start growing naturally at the same place, but in COVID, such recovery is difficult. The stress of the virus, bad health and fear of survival created the stress which was responsible for hair follicles to fall in a resting phase, and after a few weeks, those hairs can fall out due to lack of nutrition.  In many cases, no treatment is required, and the hair often grows back when the stress goes away, but in the covid recovery case, the research is still under progress. “Usually, falling 10-50 hair strands is a normal phenomenon, but in post-covid recovery, these numbers are 400-500 strands or above per day, which is an alarming situation if the problem persists for more than 4-5 weeks,” warns Dr Dhawn.

Advanced Wellness Clinic has launched its special hair loss treatment for patients who are recovered from COVID and face severe hair loss. The clinic has done multiple camps of hair health check-ups to take samples and conduct studies of the patterns of hair fall in regular patients and covid-recovered patients. Dr BP Tyagi and Dr Niyti Dhawn revealed the results sharing that hair fall in covid-recovered patients are 40 times higher than regular patients. Advanced Wellness Clinic is among the pioneers to focus on this problem and found plasma treatment to be the best solution for the speedy recovery of scalp health, which stops hair loss. More than 240 patients have taken PRP treatment of hair loss from Advanced Clinic so far since June 2021, after the 2^nd wave of the pandemic.

For more details of further free hair checkup camps in Ghaziabad and Gurgaon, please visit their website –www.advancedwellness.in

The surgery is an advanced version of LASIK surgery and provides enhanced benefits to patients who want to get rid of glasses

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8: An increasing number of people who want to get rid of their glasses are now opting for Contoura Vision Surgery, which is also known as topography-guided LASIK surgery and is an advanced version of LASIK surgery. The surgery is now gaining traction among youngsters and is available at Shree Ramkrishna Netralaya, having a facility at Thane, Mulund and Navi Mumbai.

A US FDA approved procedure, Contoura Vision Surgery, corrects the irregularities in the cornea resulting in better quality and sharper vision. It is a painless, stitch-less, safe, and accurate procedure without the need for an injection, bandage, or hospitalisation.

“Contoura Vision Surgery provides enhanced benefits to patients who undergo surgery to get rid of their glasses. It helps in improving visual clarity and correcting refractive errors. This being the marriage season, we are seeing a lot of youngsters opting for this surgery. Moreover, winter season is also ideal for undergoing such a surgery,” said Dr. Nitin Deshpande of NABH ACCREDITED Shree Ramkrishna Netralaya, Thane.

The cornea’s surface is not perfectly smooth and contains some irregularities. The Contoura vision maps the irregularities with the help of a topolyzer using 22,000 unique data points. In contrast, the conventional LASIK maps only 200 points on the cornea. Thus, Contoura Vision can create an optically perfect surface of the cornea, which is unmatched by any other procedure.

Contoura Vision Surgery also addresses halos, starbursts, night driving difficulty, glare, and other problems associated with LASIK and other surgeries. Patients above the age of 18 and those having a steady prescription for eyewear can undergo Contoura Vision Surgery.

Shree Ramkrishna Netralaya offers the advantage of the latest technology, a team of highly experienced doctors, and a patient-oriented approach. In addition to Contoura Vision Surgery, Shree Ramkrishna Netralaya also specialises in treating cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and many more.

For more information regarding Contoura Vision Surgery, kindly visit website www.shreeramkrishnanetralaya.com  and for booking appointments (+91) 8512043333 and (022) 35352555 are the numbers.

Alcon Announces Launch of AcrySof IQ Vivity in India, the First and Only Presbyopia-Correcting Lens Implant with Proprietary Wavefront-Shaping Technology for Cataract Surgery

New Delhi (India), January 7: Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the commercial launch of the first and only presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PC-IOL) with wavefront-shaping technology – the AcrySof^® IQ Vivity^® IOL (Vivity^®). This new PC-IOL is now available to Indian ophthalmologists for their patients undergoing cataract surgery. Cataracts usually impact older adults and are often linked to presbyopia, which reduces the ability to view near objects and is the most common refractive disorder in patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Vivity is the first and only extended depth of focus lens with Alcon’s proprietary X-WAVE technology, which stretches and shifts light without splitting it. Vivity delivers a continuous range of vision at various distances like monofocal-quality distance (far) with excellent intermediate (at arm’s length, e.g., reading the newspaper, working on a laptop) and functional near (up close, e.g., reading books, mobile phone), with a clinically proven exceptionally low rate of visual disturbances. Commemorating World Sight Day on October 14, Vivity aims to meet the needs of cataract patients interested in enhanced visual performance, reduced spectacle dependence while enabling more independence.

Vivity expands Alcon’s growing portfolio of PC-IOLs and is built on Alcon’s trusted and proven AcrySof IQ IOL platform with implants exceeding 125 million eyes globally. According to results from two large independent clinical trials, patients who had the Vivity lens implanted experienced renewed vision and lifestyle benefits. Vivity patients reported 20/20 vision at a distance, more than 20/25 at intermediate and 20/32 for near vision. Additionally, 94% and 92% of Vivity patients reported superior vision at distance and arm’s length, respectively, without glasses in bright light.

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss globally and the primary cause of preventable blindness in India. Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded natural crystalline lens followed by a replacement with an intraocular lens (IOL). The prevalence of cataracts in India is 9.9 million; each year, 6.5 million surgeries are performed by around 12,200 cataract surgeons.

Among the 6.5 million undergoing cataract surgery in India, 90% of patients continue to depend on glasses for most of their daily activities even after surgery. An independent survey revealed that 95% of these patients expressed the willingness to get rid of glasses after the surgery. Sadly, despite the desire, there are several barriers. One of the significant barriers is the limitation of the current technology to address the visual needs of all patient groups.

“Traditional IOLs typically address distance vision. The new generation of seniors spend significant time with technology screens like phones, tablets and computers, and currently experience a massive gap in near and intermediate vision post-surgery,” said Shalav Modi, Country Franchise Head, Surgical, and Country Manager at Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd. “Vivity addresses this gap and the desire of patients who want to get rid of cataracts and presbyopia at the same time. As a result, patients can be less dependent on glasses for most activities post-surgery, enhancing their visual satisfaction and quality of life,” Modi added.

Vivity is the first and only non-diffractive* presbyopia-correcting IOL with minimum visual disturbance profile. Unlike conventional presbyopia-correcting IOLs, which split light, Vivity utilizes almost all light energy, providing good vision quality in all lighting conditions. Vivity is approved by the Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).

Leading ophthalmic surgeons worldwide who have had a chance to implant Vivity have said that they can now offer presbyopia correction to a more significant number of patients undergoing cataract surgery, with strong satisfaction rates. Based on a recent survey, 93% of patients said they would definitely recommend the new AcrySof Vivity to their friends and relatives.