Bengaluru, Sep. 4: –Aster CMI Hospital and Coal India Ltd. have partnered to provide life-saving bone marrow transplants for children with thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia. This initiative, supported by the Health Ministry of India, allows Coal India Ltd.’s Corporate Social Responsibility project to financially assist bone marrow transplant treatments for these life-threatening conditions. Aster CMI Hospital is empanelled for this project, enabling it to provide these critical treatments. 

As part of the understanding, Coal India has committed to providing upto Rs. 3 crores to treat thalassaemia and aplastic anaemia patients for a period of 3 years. This funding will enable us to provide medical assistance to approximately 300 patients.”

Dr. Somashekhar S P, Lead Consultant – Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, stated, “Our Haematology-Oncology Department’s expertise in complex surgeries and advanced treatments enables us to deliver exceptional care to these patients. This collaboration will significantly expand our reach and impact, enabling us to extend our treatment to a larger number of patients and it will mainly benefit economically weaker sections patients.”

Dr. Stalin Ramprakash, Senior Consultant of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore mentioned, “Thalassemia and aplastic anaemia are life-threatening conditions where the bone marrow fails. Without treatment, most patient’s lifespan will decrease drastically, in few instances for less than a year.  This tie-up will enable us to offer curative BMT treatment to many more children with these conditions so that they can lead a normal fulfilling life they deserve.”

 “We are honoured to collaborate with Coal India Limited on this life-saving initiative. We are certain with the support of our skilled doctors and advanced technologies available at the hospital, we will achieve the partnership’s objective. This collaboration aligns perfectly with Aster DM foundation, which focuses on improving the lives of underprivileged communities through healthcare outreach, education, and other social welfare programs, added Mr. SGS Lakshmanan, COO, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.

Mr. Shri Vinay Ranjan, Director of Coal India Limited, said, “We believe that this partnership with Aster CMI Hospital will significantly enhance the quality of life for our employees and their families. By combining our resources and expertise, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.”

Children born with these rare, life-threatening conditions require ongoing medical support and medications to live normal lives like their peers and this noble partnership aims to cure as many patients as possible and extend the lifespan of these children.

ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಅಂಗಚ್ಛೇದನಕ್ಕೆ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾರಣ. ಇದು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಾಲು ಹುಣ್ಣುಗಳಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಪಾದದ ಆರೈಕೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ವಿಧಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವಾರು ಇತಿಮಿತಿಗಳಿವೆ. ಇದರಿಂದ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ ಪಡೆಯಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಸಿಎಂಐ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ಡಿಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಸಮಗ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ರೋಗಿ-ಕೇಂದ್ರಿತ ಪರಿಹಾರವನ್ನು ನೀಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಈ ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.

ರೋಗಿಗಳ ಪಾದಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಖರವಾಗಿ ಸ್ಕ್ಯಾನ್ ಮಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಮತ್ತು ಎಐ ಲೆಕ್ಕಪದ್ಧತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ, ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್, ಅಗತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅನುಸಾರವಾಗಿ ಪಾದರಕ್ಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ರಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಅದು ದುರ್ಬಲ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಿಗೆ ಬೀಳುವ ಒತ್ತಡವನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ, ಹುಣ್ಣಾಗುವುದನ್ನು ತಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಬೇಗ ಗುಣವಾಗಲು ಕಾರಣವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ನವೀನ ವಿಧಾನ ಅಂಗಚ್ಛೇದನದ ಅಪಾಯವನ್ನು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮಧುಮೇಹ ರೋಗಿಗಳ ಜೀವನದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

“ಭಾರತ ಮಧುಮೇಹವೆಂಬ ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ರೋಗವನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಇದು ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಣ್ಣುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗಚ್ಛೇದನಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಹೊಸ ಡಯಾಬಿಟಿಕ್ ಫೂಟ್‌ಕೇರ್‌ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್, ಡಯಾಬಿಟಿಕ್ ಪಾದದ ಹುಣ್ಣುಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಸುಧಾರಿತ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ತಜ್ಞರ ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬಳಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ, ನಾವು ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಸಂಬಂಧಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಮಧುಮೇಹ ರೋಗಿಗಳ ಜೀವನದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಮಧುಮೇಹ-ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಅಂಗಚ್ಛೇದನ- ಮುಕ್ತ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ರೂಪಿಸುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಗುರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ, “ಎಂದು ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಸಿಎಂಐ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ಮತ್ತು ಎಂಡೋವಾಸ್ಕುಲರ್ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಸಲಹಾತಜ್ಞ ಡಾ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಚೈತನ್ಯ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಡಯಾಬಿಟಿಕ್ ಫೂಟ್‌ಕೇರ್‌ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಗಾಯದ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ, ರಕ್ತನಾಳದ ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ ಮತ್ತು ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಸಮಗ್ರ ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಪಾದದ ಆರೈಕೆ ಸೇವೆಗಳನ್ನೂ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ. ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಪಾದ ರೋಗದ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಸ್ವರೂಪಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ, ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಜಟಿಲತೆಯನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ಮತ್ತು ರೋಗಿಯ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ಸುಧಾರಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಡಿಎಂ ಹೆಲ್ತ್‌ಕೇರ್‌ ಇಂಡಿಯಾದ ಸಿಇಒ ಡಾ. ನಿತೀಶ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ, “ಡಯಾಬಿಟಿಕ್ ಫೂಟ್‌ಕೇರ್‌ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ನಮಗೆ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಮೈಲಿಗಲ್ಲಾಗಿದೆ. ನಾವು ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಕಾಲು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಮಾನದಂಡವನ್ನು ನಿಗದಿಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ರೋಗದ ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಹರಡುವಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಗಮನದಲ್ಲಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು ಈ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಮೇಲೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಕಾರ್ಯತಂತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಗಮನಹರಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಈ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಕಾಲುಗಳ ಆರೈಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ನಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಯ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಮತ್ತು ಬದ್ಧತೆಗೆ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯಾಗಿದೆ,”ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಡಯಾಬಿಟಿಕ್ ಫೂಟ್‌ಕೇರ್‌ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್, ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪೀಡಿತ ಕಾಲುಗಳ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗೆ ಸಮಗ್ರ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ-ಪರಿಹಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಸಿಎಂಐ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ಸಮರ್ಪಣಾಭಾವಕ್ಕೆ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಜೀವನವನ್ನೇ ಬದಲಾಯಿಸುವ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ, ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ದುರ್ಬಲಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಈ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬದುಕುವ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳ ಜೀವನದ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟವನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ನಮ್ಮದು. ಮಧುಮೇಹ ನಮ್ಮ ಓಡಾಟ ಅಥವಾ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅಡ್ಡಿಯಾಗದಂತೆ ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಖಕರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವುದು ಇದರ ಉದ್ದೇಶ,”ಎಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳ ಸಿಇಒ ಎಸ್ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಆಸ್ಟರ್ ಸಿಎಮ್ಐ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ, ಆಧುನಿಕ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸುವ ತನ್ನ ಬದ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಿದೆ. ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಕೃತಕ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತ್ತೆ (ಎಐ) ಯಂತಹ ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ ಸಾಧನಗಳನ್ನು, ಸಹಾನುಭೂತಿಯ ಆರೈಕೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ಸಾಧ್ಯವೋ ಅಷ್ಟು ಸಂಯೋಜಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ನೈತಿಕತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಕೊಂಡು ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಇದರ ಸಹಯೋಗಿ ಮನೋಭಾವ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ಹೊಸತರಲ್ಲಿ ನಂಬಿಕೆ, ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಮೊದಲು ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುವ ಪ್ರಗತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭರವಸೆ ಮೂಡುತ್ತದೆ.

Unlike other helpline numbers, the Parkinson’s Helpline will be directly connected to a team of qualified neurologists. This ensures that callers have immediate access to expert medical advice and support, round the clock, every day of the week without any delays.24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma, Director – Aster Global Institute of Neurosciences & Lead Consultant – Neurosurgery, Aster Hospitals, Bangalore, said, “Parkison’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, i.e., it worsens gradually over time. Parkinson’s poses significant challenges with movement, speech, wallowing, difficulty with breathing and balance. This can increase the risk of falls, which might warrant an emergency response.

Whether it’s a question about medication, symptom management, or simply needing emotional support, a qualified neurologist will be readily available to assist them.” Commenting on the launch, Mr. SGS Lakshmanan, COO – Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, said, “We understand the challenges faced by Parkinson’s patients and their families, this 24/7 helpline is a crucial step in empowering them with the information and support they need to manage the disease effectively.” The Parkinson’s Helpline is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients and families can reach out for assistance by calling 8310107400.

Aster CMI Hospital remains steadfast in its pursuit of pioneering healthcare solutions. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tools such as Artificial Intelligence with the warmth of compassionate care, the hospital is paving the way for a future where personalized solutions coexist harmoniously with ethical practices. The hospital’s collaborative spirit, manifested through strategic partnerships, cultivates an environment of trust, ensuring that every innovation is meticulously designed to prioritize patient well- being.

Wi Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one such technology that is developed by the Neurology Department which is poised to revolutionize seinene that in devedeology redefines, as the highest accurney fugiently. It can identify the ultrasound diagnostics the tech and detect (Tis with the highest stridency (95%) marking a significan leap anneminovands the Al tool signifies a transformative stride towards precision and efficiency in CTS diagnosis, marking a new era in healthcare

As we witness the healthcare landscape evolve from a prescriptive to a predictive model. Al emengsa the catalyst for this transformative journey. At Aster MI Hospital, we proudly stand at the forefront, seamlessly merging human expertise with Al to pioneer a new era of healthcare excellence. Our close collaboration with government bodies underscores our commitment to ethical Al practices, rigorous regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of data privacy and security. This transformative. technology-enabled tool marks a new dawn in healthcare,” says Dr. Nitish Shetty, Aster DM.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Lokesh Bathala, Lead Consultant Neurology, “This lab is a exemplification to the unlimited potential of Al in healthcare. We are pushing the boundaries of medical science, designing Al tools that will transform the future of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. These Al tools can prevent long-term complications and improve the quality of life. It can also minimize the need for repetitive examinations and invasive procedures, reducing patient’s discomfort and anxiety. While the Al tools significantly reduce the inference time, it is important to note that the final diagnosis will always be carried out by the physician.”

Mr. Ramesh Kumar S, CEO Aster Hospitals, Bangalore, said: “Aster CMI Hospital remans a pioneering force in healthcare solutions, ever dedicated to tackling medical challenges and elevating patient care with cutting-edge technology. It has been at the forefront, seamlessly weaving human expertise with Al to usher in a new era of healthcare excellence and actively engaging in collaborative efforts with providers, researchers, and innovators to unlock the full potential of Al for the greater good of humanity”

Aster CMI Hospital continues its commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. We seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with the warmth of compassionate care, forging a future where personalized solutions meet ethical practices. Our collaborative spirit, evident in partnerships, guarantees trust in every innovation, ensuring advancements serve patients first. This tool exemplifies the hospital’s dedication to addressing medical challenges and enhancing patient care through cutting-edge technology.

Bangalore, December 18: Aster CMI Hospital today launched Heart Failure Clinic and expanded cardiac expertise with a one of its kind daycare Clinic for heart failure management that will provide integrated medical services for cardiovascular ailments. These units will offer a wide range of diagnostics as well as therapeutic services for patients having heart-related ailments, alleviate cardiovascular disease symptoms, minimize complications, and recommend measures to slow down and reverse the progression of underlying diseases.

Inaugurating the Clinic, Mrs. Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, renowned Kannada Film roducer said: “Heart-related ailments are on the rise in India and there is immediate need for such dedicated clinics that can educate the public on do’s and don’ts of healthy living, the importance of regular screenings and early medical interventions.” Mrs. Rajkumar also advised the public to not let misinformation hold back and take charge of health.

“Despite medical progress, heart failure patients still face high illness and death rates, fueled by the double whammy of devastating readmissions and draining societal costs. Specialized clinics ike this are proactive answers. By offering immediate expert care, one can slash readmissions and improve patient outcomes, a win-win for individuals and society,” said Dr. Nagamalesh U M, Lead Consultant – Cardiology, Interventional Cardiologist, Director – Heart Failure,
Transplant & MCS Clinic, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. SGS Lakshmanan, COO, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore said, We are glad to announce that the Heart Failure Clinic and Daycare Centre Clini is spearheaded and monitored by multi-disciplinary experts and dedicated cardiologists. Moreover, with the rapid evolution of medical inventions in the field of heart failure management, a dedicated well-equipped setup will offer the latest treatments and do justice to the patient’s health.” The event witnessed a meet-up of heart transplant survivors who shared their journey from the pre-surgery to the peaks of recovery, triumph, and transformation. It was a celebration of resilience, a chorus of “I lived!”

LAD is a rare genetic disease that causes severe immunodeficiency which prevents the body’s immune system from normal functioning. This makes children with LAD very susceptible to infections, which can be fatal. This life-threatening disorder often goes undetected which emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention. The only curative treatment for LAD is Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) from a healthy donor. Fortunately, the mother emerged as a beacon of hope as she was human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatible with the baby. Despite the inherent complications, doctors decided to go ahead with the BMT. Thus, it paved the way for the mother to give birth to her child twice.

Commenting on the transplantation procedure Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & BMT, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore said, “Due to the complications involved, most treatment centers even in affluent countries may prefer to perform BMT after a baby weighs at least 10 kgs and is completely free of active infection. In this baby’s case, this was clearly not an option as she would have succumbed to the disease. Our team chose to proceed
with transplantation regardless of the baby’s age or weight, since it was the only hope for her survival.

The procedure was challenging, however, our team went ahead with transplantation with cautious optimism. We are delighted that the procedure was successful, the infant is now recovering well, her immune system is healthy, and she is expected to lead a normal life.”

The BMT was conducted along with the team of experts comprising of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & BMT, Senior Consultants, Dr. Stalin Ramprakash & Dr. Raghuram CP, and Dr. Sagar Bhattad, Consultant – Pediatric Immunology & Rheumatology, who played a crucial role in the early diagnosis of this disease and saved the baby’s life. We would like to extend our gratitude towards all the doctors for their care throughout our child’s LAD transplant journey. Your expertise, compassion, and belief in our child’s strength guided us through the most challenging times. We are grateful for the kindness extended beyond the medical realm, easing our financial burden and allowing us to focus on our child’s recovery. Today, as our child embraces a new chapter of life, we are forever indebted for your extraordinary care. Thank you for
the gift of life, stated Mr. Bandesha, baby’s father”

Mr. Ramesh Kumar S, CEO – Aster Hospitals, Bangalore, said: “We are proud of our doctors who could successfully conduct this complex treatment on a 5-month-old infant. Patients can lead a healthy and normal life if BMT is done on time. The treatment demanded a high level of expertise and sophisticated technology, which our team of dedicated medical professionals and the hospital’s advanced resources provided, enabling us to achieve a successful outcome.” Aster Hospitals stays committed to providing unparalleled medical services to its patients which is strengthened by high-end innovative technology and qualified medical practitioners.