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The Health Risks of Obesity
From Fast Food to Fat Stats: The Rising Obesity Crisis in India By Dr. G. MoinddinConsultant - Bariatric & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Manipal HospitalThe Role of Insulin and Diabetes:One of the key factors linked to obesity is insulin resistance. Excessive sugar consumption forces the pancreas to produce more insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Over time, if the body stops responding effectively to insulin, it leads to insulin resistance—a major precursor to type 2 diabetes. For individuals with type 1 diabetes, the body fails to produce insulin, requiring regular insulin injections for survival. Those with type 2 diabetes may still produce insulin, but their bodies struggle to use it efficiently. If diet and exercise alone are insufficient to control blood sugar,…
Continue Reading →Mumbai Surgeons Help 7-Year-Old Yemeni Girl Overcome Bladder Condition, Bringing New Hope to Children and Families
In a heartwarming success story that bridges borders, team of doctors at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, recently transformed the life of a 7-year-old girl from Yemen facing a severe condition known as neurogenic bladder and bowel. This condition had left the young girl unable to pass urine and bowel movements on her own, leaving her reliant on diapers—a challenging situation for any child. The multidisciplinary team of paediatric super-specailists- Dr. Hussain Kotawala, Dr. Jamal Azmi, Dr. Taha Daginawala, Dr. Amish Vora, Dr. Majid Saiyed (paediatric surgeons & urologists, paediatric intensive care & paediatric anaesthesia), the resident doctors at Saifee Hospital and the nursing staff who worked together to achieve this feat of complex surgery and postoperative recovery at Saifee Hospital. Neurogenic…
Continue Reading →A Tragic Accident Averted: A Cautionary Tale for Parents
Children are bundles of energy and curiosity, but sometimes their actions, though innocent, can lead to serious consequences. This was evident in a recent case where a five-month-old baby sustained a severe head injury after being accidentally dropped by his five-year-old sister. The child suffered a skull fracture and an 80 ml epidural hematoma (EDH)—a life-threatening brain bleed. Immediate medical intervention was crucial, and the child underwent emergency surgery to address the bleeding and repair the damage. Thankfully, the operation was successful, and the baby was discharged in stable condition, much to the relief of his family. This case serves as a powerful reminder to parents: infants should not be entrusted to young siblings. While it may seem adorable to…
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