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Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh exclusive Nephrology OPD at Tulip Hospital

Dec 15, 2021 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr Anupama Sethi, #Dr Yogesh Chhabra, #Dr. Anurag Arora, #Dr. Manoj Arora, #Max Hospital, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #Nephrology, #Tulip Hospital

One of the leading healthcare providers in the country, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi today, launched its exclusive OPD services for Nephrology in Sonipat.

The OPDs will be conducted at Tulip Hospital, Sonipat and will be available to patients every Tuesday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm. The launch will make sure that patients are able to book regular appointments for consultation and routine follow-ups related to their kidney and/or overall renal health. Doctors from Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh will also be conducting a hemodialysis, launched by nephroplus for the regional patients.

The launch event was addressed by Dr. Manoj Arora, Principal Consultant & Head, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Dr Yogesh Chhabra, Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. With the introduction of these services, patients wouldn’t need to travel to other cities especially for undergoing hemodialysis and instead visit OPDs for regular quality medical services.

At the launch, Dr. Manoj Arora, Principal Consultant & Head, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said, “There are various factors due to which there is a rise in a number of individuals being detected with chronic kidney diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Kidney Stones etc. Therefore, our goal is to ensure efficient management of the disease and the availability of specialised medical help in their neighbourhood. Through the launch of this dialysis centre and Nephrology OPD services in Sonipat, the unit would like to extend its medical help and support to the patients here in the city and nearby regions. Offering quality healthcare services along with cutting-edge technology, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is already a chosen tertiary care facility for patients from this region.”

While the symptoms may vary in their severity from person to person, prevention plays a pivotal role, as treating a CKD patient is more expensive than preventing the disease altogether or curbing it in the initial stages. As, many people in the initial stages of inception of a renal ailment often ignore the symptoms like weight loss and poor appetite, swollen ankles, feet or hands, puffiness under the eyes, shortness of breath, tiredness, blood in urine, an increased need to urinate, particularly at night, difficulty sleeping, dry and itchy skin and other symptoms of CKD.

“Regular health check-ups for screening of such conditions in the early phase are a must as this will not only help reduce the financial burden on the patient but also on the society, as a whole, especially Diabetic and Hypertensive patients. People don’t pay attention to their kidney problems. Slowly and steadily the population of tier 2-3 cities are falling prey to kidney diseases. Regular dialysis is a psychological and financial burden on the family hence I suggest all who is having kidney problem or having problem in the family must get checked and opt for transplants. Life after transplant is much better than dialysis.” Said Dr Yogesh Chhabra, Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

It is estimated that patients with end-stage kidney diseases going for kidney transplantation are very less in numbers, due to a lack of awareness of facts and myths associated with a kidney transplant.

“We are really happy to have collaborated with one of the best Nephrology and kidney transplant centres in the country and strive to raise awareness about kidney-related issues. Our OPDs will offer consultation and encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as provide access to the best of technology. This OPD is going to be a valuable addition to the healthcare infrastructure of Sonipat by providing world-class treatment solutions to patients in the city right at their doorsteps. Our services will include all consultations and investigations and provide a comprehensive line of treatment.” Said Dr. Anurag Arora and Dr Anupama Sethi, Founders of Tulip Hospital.

With the significant rise in the incidences of renal failure, this is a substantial step taken by Max Healthcare towards ensuring that such patients in the region have easy and speedy access to quality healthcare services.

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Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali launches Minimal Access, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery OPD in Meerut

Jul 20, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Bariatric and Robotic Surgery, #Dr Vivek Bindal, #Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, #Head of Department, #Institute of Minimal Access, #Max Super Speciality Hospital Vaishali, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #Senior Vice President (Operations), #Vaishali

Meerut: Leading healthcare provider in Western Uttar Pradesh, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali,  launched its Minimal Access, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery OPD Services in Meerut. The OPD launch is yet another patient-centric step taken by the healthcare provider to empower patients with accessibility to quality healthcare services. The facility will provide expert advice in Minimal Access, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery pertaining to obesity, hernia, gallbladder diseases, appendicitis and laser surgery for fistula / fissure / piles.

Operational from today, the OPD will be conducted on every 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at Max Med Centre Meerut from 1 PM to 4 PM. With the launch of the OPD services, patients across age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. can avail the best consultation in Meerut and nearby regions, without the inconvenience of travelling to another city.

At the launch, Dr Vivek Bindal, Head of Department, Institute of Minimal Access, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital Vaishali said, “Bariatric or Metabolic surgery is the most effective way to treat obesity and related comorbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pains, slip disc, infertility, PCOD, migraine etc. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is a totally non-surgical weight loss procedure that is very effective, is done without any scars and there is no pain. The success rates of minimal access, bariatric and robotic surgeries that we conduct are at par with international standards. We work with specialists and best dieticians in India to provide post-surgery care for such patients who are on a path to recovery. Through the launch of this OPD service, the people from Meerut will get access to the best-in-class services and we will raise awareness about obesity-related disorders. There have been tremendous advancements in robotic surgeries such as the use of the highly efficient Robotic Surgery System – Da Vinci Xi Robot. This gives us increased visualization of the stomach and surrounding organs and hence superior control over movements during the surgery for the severely obese patients. The recovery period is faster than traditional surgeries too.”

Minimally invasive surgeries have numerous advantages for patients in comparison to traditional surgeries including minimal scars, speedy recovery, reduced pain, shorter duration of hospital stays, and lesser post-surgery complications. The bariatric surgery is carried out using the latest in robot-assisted surgery technology, called Da Vinci Xi. The latest technology in robot-assisted surgery, Da Vinci Xi is the newest addition to the hospital’s technological advancements. In robotic surgery, small incisions are made in place of a large abdominal incision, which is therefore less invasive than the traditional bariatric surgery. This will not just treat patients but also improve their quality-of-life post-surgery.

Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Senior Vice President – Operations, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali said, “We, at Max Healthcare, endeavour to provide the masses access to the best of technology. We strive to raise awareness about obesity and the related lifestyle disorders it triggers. Armed with Da Vinci Xi Robot, surgeons are able to perform weight loss surgeries using computer-guided, magnified, 3-D visualization and the results are impressive. Patients are benefitted with short hospital stays, reduced scars, quick recovery, fewer complications, low infection rates, etc., all of which encourage them to opt for these surgeries and be on the path to lead a better quality of life. With this new OPD in Meerut we hope we can benefit a lot of people with such conditions for whom travel to other cities was an impediment in the way of their treatment.”

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Max Institute of Cancer Care Vaishali Extends Medical Expertise in Bareilly with Launch of GI & HPB Oncology OPD Services

Jul 14, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #Vaishali

Bareilly: Leading cancer care provider in Western Uttar Pradesh, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, today launched its GI & HPB (Gastrointestinal & Hepato Pancreato Biliary) Oncology OPD Services in Bareilly, in partnership with Khushlok Hospital. The OPD launch is yet another patient-centric step taken by the healthcare provider to empower patients with accessibility and quality healthcare services. The facility will provide expert advice and treatment for GI cancers (including cancers of the pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, biliary system and small intestine).

The OPD services were launched by Dr Vivek Mangla (Associate Director & Head – GI & HPB Oncosurgery, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali) and Dr Subhashish Das (Associate Consultant – G.I. & HPB Oncosurgery, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali. Dr Vivek Mangla is one of the leading GI Onco-surgeons in Delhi-NCR. He is experienced in latest techniques like Complex Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal surgery, VATS Esophagectomy, and has also published papers in various indexed journals. Dr Das will be visiting the OPD on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month for consultation.

At the launch, Dr Subhashish Das said, “Gastrointestinal cancers impact the GI tract and the digestive system including Esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, etc. These cancers can origin from any organ in the abdomen as ulcers or masses and can metastasize to the other parts in no time if go unnoticed. A timely diagnosis increases the chances of a better treatment and prolonged survival of the patient. Delayed treatment impacts the outcome of the treatment and may also have adverse consequences on the quality of life. The rise in cases also show the low level of awareness due to which early detection isn’t possible. Through the launch of this OPD service, people from Bareilly will get access to the best-in-class services and we will raise awareness about these diseases.”

Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Senior Vice President – Operations, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali said, “We, at Max Vaishali, strive to equip the masses with knowledge by spreading awareness about the importance of early detection. We strive to raise awareness about stomach and small intestine issues such as IBD and GI cancer and provide a holistic and supportive environment for such patients. Such disease impacts a person physically as well as their mental and emotional psyche. Therefore, we firmly believe that the masses need to be aware about the symptoms and ensure regular check-ups for early detection. Delayed diagnosis leads to prolonged treatment which often gets complicated. With this new OPD in Bareilly we hope we can benefit a lot of people with such conditions for whom travel to other cities was an impediment in the way of their treatment

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Max Hospital Vaishali Extends Medical Expertise in Moradabad…

Jul 3, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director Thoracic & Robotic Thoracic Surgery, #Dr Pramoj Jindal, #Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, #Max Hospital Vaishali, #Max Super Speciality Hospital, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #Senior VP- Operations

Moradabad: Leading healthcare providers in Western Uttar Pradesh, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, today launched Robotic Thoracic Surgery OPD in Moradabad in partnership with the city-based Apex Hospital. This is another patient-centric step taken by the healthcare provider to empower patients with accessibility to quality healthcare services. The facility will provide expert advice and treatment for such post-covid lung conditions as pulmonary mucormycosis or black fungus, cavitatory lesions and broncho-pleural fistula.

The OPD services were launched by leading surgeon, Dr Pramoj Jindal, Director Thoracic & Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Max Hospital Vaishali. Dr Jindal is one of the few trained thoracic onco-surgeons (cancer surgeon) in India. He has been practicing thoracic surgery for over 12 years and has been trained at various world leading thoracic surgical centers of the world. He will be visiting the OPD first Thursday of every month for consultation.
Max Hospital, Vaishali with its competent team of experienced doctors and other healthcare professionals offers state-of-the art world class services in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. The hospital also provides the facility of Diagnostic Non-Invasive, Nuclear Scans and CT Imaging all available under one roof.

Max hospital decided to launch OPD services in Moradabad as the Northern part of the country has been witnessing an alarming rise in incidents of Covid-related lung infections and post-covid complications. With the virus having lethal impact on mucous membranes and the respiratory tract, it can lead to lungs getting inflamed, getting filled with fluid and in certain cases even severe tissue damage wherein patients may require a lung transplant. With the launch of the OPD services, patients across age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. can avail the best consultation and treatment in Moradabad and nearby regions, without the inconvenience of travelling to another city.

At the launch, Dr Pramoj Jindal said, “Patients complaining of prolonged cough, blood in sputum, and chest pain may develop lung conditions for which treatment needs to be sought at the earliest. Specialists like pulmonologists have to continually attend to the large majority of patients with Covid-19 related complications while also managing the increasing number of cases in the light of the new variants that are emerging every now and then. Delayed treatment doesn’t just impact treatment outcomes but can have adverse consequences on the quality of life and survival rates. The minimally invasive Robotic Thoracic Surgery for lungs and chest surgery uses the Da Vinci robotic system which translates the exact motions of the surgeon’s hands to miniature tools inserted through small incisions placed between the patient’s ribs. This helps in performing complex procedures in the patient’s chest which were earlier done by making a large incision and spreading the ribs. This technology is an advancement over the earlier techniques like video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and offers unparalleled precision as well as enhanced visualization. With this groundbreaking technology, there is a new hope for patients, who, if treated in a timely manner, can look forward to leading a normal life.”

With the launch of the OPD services in Moradabad, the unit will be able to serve more patients in the city and nearby region. The hospital has already established itself as a tertiary care facility with its state-of-the-art technology and a blend of the finest medical and surgical skills. During the pandemic, their focus is to cater to people in other cities so that the access to healthcare and thereby quality of life becomes better. The hospital is equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure, operation theatres, highly qualified nursing and support staff along with internationally trained clinicians who are among the best in the country. The focus towards improving the techniques and technologies has made surgeries safe, cost-effective, and at par with world standards. All surgeries will be conducted at Max Hospital, Vaishali while pre and post-operative consults will be provided at the OPD along with consultation and medical advice to patients.

Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Senior VP- Operations, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali said, “At Max Super Specialty Hospital, our endeavour is to equip the common man with relevant information pertaining to lung related issues developing as an after-effect of Covid and our OPDs will offer consultation and encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle. India is seeing an alarming rise in the number of Covid-19 related cases and the global burden of the disease is growing at a shocking rate. Patients beyond the big metros find it difficult to avail world-class robotic thoracic surgeries and often have to incur huge costs in long distance travel. Moreover, time is critical in treating such cases so that further damage to the lungs can be prevented. This OPD is going to be a valuable addition to the healthcare of Moradabad by providing world-class treatment solutions to patients in the city right at their doorsteps.”

Over the past years, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali has been actively working towards offering international standards of healthcare facilities in different regions across the country. The leading healthcare player keeps organizing health-camps, OPDs and screening camps for residents of other regions like Chandausi, Gwalior, Meerut, Kanpur etc. and its neighbouring areas.

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Raredisorder in the food pipe can mimic heart attacks, right diagnosis is the key to treatment

Feb 27, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director & Head, #Dr. Vikas Singla, #Gastroenterology, #Hepatology & Endoscopy, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #New Delhi, #Saket

New Delhi: Esophageal Manometery is a test to diagnose one of the rarest motility disorders in the esophagus when its functioning is impaired. The rare condition known as Achalasia, involves complaints of difficulty in swallowing, sensation of food or water getting stuck in the chest, chest pain (which can be sometimes mistaken for heart attack), regurgitation of food and weight loss.

Diagnosis of achalasia begins with a careful medical history focusing on the timing of symptoms and eliminating other medical conditions that may cause similar symptoms. Endoscopy, which is used to look directly into the esophagus can be normal in achalasia. However, endoscopy can detect tumors of the esophagus which can mimic achalasia.

“A ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter encircles the lower esophagus just above the stomach. This sphincter muscle when contracts, closes the esophagus. When the sphincter is closed, the contents of the stomach cannot flow back into the esophagus. Backward flow of stomach contents (reflux) can irritate and inflame the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn. The act of swallowing causes a wave of esophageal contraction called peristalsis, which pushes the food along the esophagus down into the stomach. Normally, during peristalsis, esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow the food into the stomach. In achalasia, which means failure to relax, is a rare esophageal motility disorder in which the normal esophageal peristalsis and the lower esophageal sphincter relaxation are impaired.” Said Dr. Vikas Singla, Director & Head, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.

Such ailments need to be diagnosed correctly, for which a test known as Esophageal manometry is used. The procedure involves passing a thin tube through the esophagus to assess the contraction and relaxation timing during swallowing. Max Superspeciality hospital is one of the very few centres in India to perform manometry along with an incisionless endoscopic procedure to treat Achalasia.

“The non-invasive endoscopic procedure known as Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is one of the latest treatment modules for patients with the complaints of Achalasia. Being a scarless procedure it is highly safe and provides excellent long-term results with a minimal hospital stay. The procedure is followed by an X-ray after 24 hours and the patient can be put on liquid diet initially.” He added

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Osteoporosis increases the risk of spinal fracture by upto five times

Feb 20, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Dr Bipin Walia, #Max Super Specialty Hospital, #New Delhi, #Osteoporosis, #Saket, #Senior Director & Head- Neurosurgery

Srinagar : Osteoporosis remains the most prominent factors for onset of bone weakness and thereby causing spinal fractures and deformities with aging, it is important to ensure a healthy lifestyle at least from the age of 20 years. Even though with the availability of a plethora of treatment modules, fractured vertebrae result in severe back pain, loss of height or spinal deformities such as kyphosis (stooped posture), depleting the quality of life among the geriatric population.

While spinal fractures are the most common fractures caused due to osteoporosis, the long-term consequences can be devastating with acute and chronic debilitating pain, and changes in the spinal alignment post the fracture has healed. Other comorbidities include significant performance impairment in physical, functional and psychological domains in older women, decreased pulmonary function and increased risk of lung disorder. Further there is an estimated fivefold risk of development of future spinal fracture after the first one. Thus, a bone density test is preferred especially for post-menopausal women which can predict the risk of future osteoporosis and hip fracture, which not only determined the rate of bone loss but also helpful in monitoring the effect of treatment thereby preventing a fracture before occurring.

“Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment that stabilizes the fracture, thereby reducing pain and providing correction of the deformity. A small balloon is guided through the instrument into the vertebra. The incision size is approximately 1 cm in length. The balloon is carefully inflated in an attempt to raise the collapsed vertebra and return it to its normal position inflation of the balloon creates a void (cavity) in the vertebral body. Once the vertebra is in the correct position the balloon is deflated and removed. The cavity is filled with bone cement forming an internal cast to support the surrounding bone and prevent further collapse. Generally, the procedure is done on both sides of the vertebral body.” Said Prof. (Col). Dr Bipin Walia, Senior Director & Head- Neurosurgery, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fracture of hip, spine and wrist. The exact data for India is not available but it is estimated the over 20 crore Indians have abnormally low bone mass placing them at an increased risk of Osteoporosis. And approximately one in four patients dies within one year following an Osteoporotic hip fracture.

“Patient with painful spinal fractures have traditionally received palliative (Pain reducing) care, including bed rest, narcotic analgesics and external bracing. Severe pain caused by spinal fracture may require bed rest for up to six months. The balloon kyphoplasty procedure typically takes about one hour per fracture and may require an overnight hospital stay. Post operatively there is a significant improvement in mobility including the ability to perform daily activities such as walking hobbies and work, and as many as 90% of the patients report a complete pain relief within 24 hours of the procedure” he added.

Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence may be the best defense against developing Osteoporosis. By about age of 20, the average woman acquired 98% of her skeletal mass. There are four steps to prevent Osteoporosis. No one step alone is enough to prevent the disease, but a combination of the following is recommended. A balanced diet rich in calcium (1200mg daily for men and women over 50) and vitamin D (between 400 and 600 IU daily). Besides these weight bearing exercises (any exercise in which your bones and muscles work against gravity), a healthy lifestyle with no smoking or excessive alcohol intake and bone density testing and medication are also recommended. There are medications which will be advised by the physician depending on the disease severity to treat the Osteoporosis.