Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Diabetes is a condition which is in an uptrend in recent days. Though the condition needs to be managed throughout life, the complications that follow can be completely prevented and managed among the ones who have already developed by following basic practices.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 1 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, on account of World Stroke Day, conducted a public awareness drive on October 29th, 2022, to improve awareness of Stroke and how to prevent it.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sri Ramakrishna Hospital collaborates with the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity to treat patients around the world with complex heart conditions free of cost under the "Gift of Life" project.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 8 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's top paediatricians provide a detailed explanation of the statistics of childhood obesity, the impact of the condition on the child's health, and various interesting ways to control or manage the condition.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 21 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Two patients with very rare types of gastrointestinal disorders were successfully treated at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital recently.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI/BusinessWire India): There are many myths surrounding the treatment of varicose veins which prevent people from seeking medical help and completely recovering from this condition.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 5 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, in collaboration with NeuroEquilibrium, launched Coimbatore's first super-speciality dizziness and vertigo diagnosis and treatment centre on March 4, 2022. This centre will house cutting edge vertigo diagnostic systems and provide specialized rehabilitation therapies for patients affected by balance disorders.

Coimbatore Tamil Nadu India Business Wire India With the support of SNR Sons Charitable Trust and Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research SRIOR on February 4th the hospital has inaugurated Coimbatores first free-of-cost Palliative care center at Pachapalayam near Perur for terminally ill cancer patients Cancer may be a life-threatening condition yet it can be cured with the latest treatments depending on the stage of cancer Yet it is among those diseases that can require extreme care even after treatment is completed Cancer treatment works much more effectively when the condition is diagnosed early Early diagnosis is the best cure for any disease Treating these side effects is done through palliative care or also referred to as supportive care On February 4th 2022 the world celebrated World Cancer Day a global uniting initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control UICC The goal behind such an initiative is to work together to reimagine a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented and everyone has access to life-saving treatment and care regardless of who they are or where they live by raising global awareness improving education and catalyzing personal collective and government action The theme of 2022-2024 World cancer day is to Close the Care Gap every single citizen has the power and ability to bring a difference in the world Together all can bring a massive difference in reducing the global impact of cancer Palliative care is an essential element of cancer treatment given in conjunction with other treatments aimed at slowing stopping or curing the disease Palliative care according to research can improve the quality of life and make one feel happier with the treatment Palliative care may begin soon after one is diagnosed with cancer and continues throughout treatment and recovery In addition palliative care may be provided to cancer survivors who have persistent or new symptoms or side effects after the treatment has ended Keeping this in mind Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has come up with a new initiative to close that gap by providing palliative care to everyone suffering from a terminal illness On February 4th 2022 to support the cancer theme of the year a joint initiative of SNR Sons Charitable Trust and Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research SRIOR provides free palliative care to underprivileged people with 20 beds at Sri Ramakrishna Health Center Pachapalayam Perur Coimbatore which will help terminally ill people have a good quality of life The function was presided by DLakshminarayanaswamy The Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust Mr CVRamkumar CEO of SNR Sons Charitable Trust and Dr P Sukumaran Dean of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital graced the occasion Dr P Guhan Director of SRIOR Dr K Karthikesh Chief Surgical Oncologist of SRIOR delivered the Vote of Thanks Notable works by Sri Ramakrishna Hospital The Department of Oncology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital httpswwwsriramakrishnahospitalcommajordepartmentoncology-home has always been a pioneer in the field of cancer in South Tamil Nadu Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is the first in the region to introduce progressive treatment modalities Virtual simulation Linear Accelerator IGRT IMRT for radiation therapy was first introduced by the hospital Sri Ramakrishna Hospital pioneered a free-of-cost cancer ward for pediatric cancer patients and has helped cure over 1200 children They are pioneers in conducting regular free screening camps for uterine cervical cancer breast cancer and oral cavity cancer in about six districts They have conducted cancer awareness campaigns every year in 6 districts for the past 20 years Dr P Guhan Director of SRIOR said We have screened over 3 lakh women for cervical and breast cancer and over 13 lakh men and women for oral cancer entirely free of cost Any hospital from any part of the country can send terminally ill cancer patients to the free hospice On February 4th Sri Ramakrishna Hospital with the support of SNR Sons Charitable Trust and Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research SRIOR extended its arms to provide a free-of-cost care center for terminally ill patients under the leadership of Dr P Guhan About Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has attained an iconic reputation since its inception in 1975 Situated on 18 acres of land right in the heart of Coimbatore city this hospital has in many ways become a part of medical history In fact it has been an integral part of the healthcare revolution of modern India Established and run by the SNR Sons Trust Sri Ramakrishna Hospital treats thousands upon thousands of patients each year From the most advanced oncological procedures to treatments for everyday ailments they bring relief to patients from all walks of life using state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge surgical and medical techniques to deliver outstanding outcomes httpswwwyoutubecomcSriRamakrishnaHospital 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Coimbatore Tamil Nadu India Business Wire India Rheumatological conditionsautoimmune diseases have been increasing at an alarming rate early detection can help arrest disease progression and prevent complications The Department of Rheumatology Clinical Immunology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital provides an in-depth look into various rheumatological conditions and the signs to look for to make an early diagnosis Rheumatology is a subspeciality of medicine which involves the study of muscles tendons and joints Immunology deals with the immune system which is the first line of our bodys natural defence system It plays a vital role in safeguarding us from various illnesses affecting our bodies However when this immune system fails to function properly it leads to many autoimmune diseases Rheumatic diseases can affect any part of the body from head to toes It may start as simple as a fever or rash and these signs may only be the beginning of a serious underlying health problem Rheumatological conditions need to be diagnosed and treated at the earliest to avoid long-term complications including joint deformities and disabilities General awareness of rheumatology and immunology is necessary to make an early diagnosis and avoid unwanted long-term sequelae Rheumatoid arthritis The most common form of immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis RA It generally affects the joints either on one side or both sides of the body This condition usually starts as joint pain swelling and stiffness and if left ignored it could progress to deformities and severe restriction in motion In addition RA can affect other parts of the body including the skin eyes lungs heart and kidneys Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis AS is another form of immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis and is a type of seronegative arthritis AS typically affects adolescents and young adults causing back pain and stiffness more pronounced first thing in the morning and after prolonged rest It causes spine deformity and a stopped posture if left untreated AS also affects peripheral joints and cause extra-articular features commonly affecting eyes uveitis skin psoriasis and bowel inflammatory bowel disease Psoriatic arthritis and other Seronegative arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis PsA is another type of seronegative arthritis which occurs in one-third of patients with skin or scalp psoriasis It can occur even before or concurrently or after developing psoriasis There are also other types of seronegative arthritis such as Reactive Arthritis Spondyloarthropathy SpA and Enteropathic Arthritis arthritis due to ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease These conditions are collectively labelled as seronegative arthritis as the blood test for rheumatoid factor RF is negative They share many clinical radiological and genetic features different from RA Various traditional and contemporary treatments are available for RA AS PsA and other seronegative arthritis Conventional treatments are called disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs DMARDs and modern treatments are constantly evolving to target specific proteins Cytokines which perpetuate the disease process These modern drugs are called Targeted Therapies and Biologics which have revolutionized the treatment of arthritis These contemporary treatments are in the form of tablets injections and infusions Gout and Pseudogout Gout is the most common form of Inflammatory Monoarthritis arthritis affecting a single joint and the great toe is the most common joint affected It causes sudden onset of excruciating joint pain associated with swelling redness and heat It is due to a buildup of high uric acid levels in the body with the deposition of uric acid crystals in the affected joint It is generally due to the high intake of a purine-rich high protein diet Alcohol is another common risk factor for gout and lifestyle modifications including reducing weight increasing physical activities adequate hydration and avoiding a high purine diet and alcohol are crucial in the treatment and prevention of gout Pseudogout is another form of crystal arthritis that mimics gout and it is usually secondary to certain medical conditions and not due to dietary risk factors Connective tissue diseases and Vasculitis Connective Tissue Diseases CTD and vasculitis are also common rheumatological conditions and the examples include Lupus SLE Sjogrens syndrome Scleroderma Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder MCTD and Myositis They can cause many symptoms affecting various organs with or without Arthritis so patients with these conditions may present to different specialists with diverse symptoms It is crucial to diagnose these conditions very early and treat them aggressively to prevent major organ or life-threatening complications Modern treatments including biologics are now available to effectively manage these once dreadful conditions Osteoporosis As the name implies this condition leads the bones to become porous and weakens the bone to a great extent resulting in a fracture Osteoporosis is aptly called a silent disease as the condition may go unnoticed for a long time and the first presentation may be a fracture without any trauma It is most common in post-menopausal women but it can affect young women and men due to some risk factors It can be effectively treated using both conventional and modern drugs in the form of tablets subcutaneous injections and intravenous infusions Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA and other childhood rheumatological conditions JIA is similar to the adult form of immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis such as RA AS and PsA that occurs in children aged 16 or younger Treatment for JIA are similar to the adult form of arthritis and they include DMARDs targeted therapies and biologics A child needs to be diagnosed at the earliest and treated intensively to prevent irreversible joint damage and other unwanted long-term sequelae Periodic Fever Syndromes PFS or Systemic Autoinflammatory Disorders SAID are other rare forms of childhood rheumatological conditions that commonly present with fever and rash with or without arthritis These conditions require careful evaluation and management by experts with modern treatments to stop disease progression and prevent complications About The Department of Rheumatology Clinical Immunology The Rheumatology Clinical Immunology Department at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has an experienced rheumatology team In addition it has close links with other medical and surgical specialities including allied therapies such as physiotherapy and orthotics to provide an efficient multidisciplinary service It has full-fledged laboratory facilities including immunology biochemistry microbiology haematology and histopathology which assist in making a precise diagnosis and starting appropriate treatment as early as possible Sri Ramakrishna Hospital httpswwwsriramakrishnahospitalcom also has an excellent radiology nuclear medicine department with state-of-the-art imaging facilities including musculoskeletal ultrasound US MRI CT HRCT x-rays bone mineral density BMDDEXA whole body as well as three-phase isotope bone scan and PET-CT About Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Sri Ramakrishna Hospital has attained an iconic reputation since its inception in 1975 Situated right in the heart of Coimbatore city this hospital has in many ways become a part of medical history In fact it has been an integral part of the healthcare revolution of modern India Established and run by the SNR Sons Charitable Trust Sri Ramakrishna Hospital treats thousands upon thousands of patients each year From the most advanced procedures to treatments for everyday ailments they bring relief to patients from all walks of life using state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge surgical and medical techniques to deliver outstanding outcomes httpswwwyoutubecomcSriRamakrishnaHospital httpswwwfacebookcomSriRamakrishnaHospital httpswwwinstagramcomramakrishnahospital 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Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), December 29 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Rheumatological conditions/autoimmune diseases have been increasing at an alarming rate, early detection can help arrest disease progression and prevent complications.