AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur introduce O-Arm S8 Navigation System for spine surgery

One of the fastest growing private hospital chains in Eastern India, AMRI Hospitals have introduced the ‘O-arm S8 Navigation System’, which is the most advanced 3-D surgical imaging equipment and navigation system. Introduced for the first time in Eastern India, the system is known for accurate and precision based Spine and Neurosurgery.

The state-of-the-art technology equipment was unveiled through a detailed presentation on the technicalities and surgical aspects of the treatment areas along with the diagnostic modalities associated with the overall process. ‘O-arm S8 Navigation System’ surgical facility will be available at AMRI Hospitals Mukundapur unit.

Having successfully established itself as the first multidimensional intra-operative imaging devise in spine surgery, the O-arm surgical imaging system delivers an excellent image quality and quick 3D reconstruction time. What makes it well suited for spinal surgeries is its unique design. O-arm is designed with real time images; a patented breakable gantry. It is also useful for the complex Brain (soft tumor) Surgeries.

O-arm S8 Navigation Systemis customized to benefit both patients and surgeons. Through this advanced system, the patients will have minimal incision surgery to reduce their hospital stay along with minimal blood loss and minimal post-operative pain. This will lead to quicker recovery time. The risk of tissue damage is much more controlled as well. The patient has the maximum limited risk of post-operative infection.

On the other hand, the system helps a surgeons to have a detailed view of patient’s anatomy in real time.They can navigate with great accuracy through the delicate anatomy and criticalstructures in the spine.

“AMRI Hospitals, Mukundapur have always been at the forefront of technological innovations for the people of Eastern India. Introduction ofthis state-of-the-art technology will revolutionize spine surgeries and its outcomes,” says Mr Rupak Barua, the Group CEO of AMRI Hospitals.

“At AMRI hospitals, based in Kolkata(Dhakuria, Saltlake, Southern Avenue) and Bhubaneswar, we are immensely proud and privileged to have the best and the most dedicated team of specialists across all the medical fields who use their knowledge, latest technology and innovations to provide the most advanced, accessible and affordable medical care at all times,” he added.

IIT Bhubaneswar organized Medical Camp in Collaboration with AMRI Hospitals

A medical camp was organised by the IIT Bhubaneswar at its campus in collaboration with the AMRI Hospitals here.

Speaking on the occasion, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof RV Raja Kumar appreciated the initiative by the Medical Unit of IIT Bhubaneswar headed by Dr MA Khan, in collaboration with AMRI Hospitals and also stressed that faculty, officers and staff members including their dependants should take advantage of the health camp as owing to their busy working schedules and paucity of time for personal commitments, they often neglect their heath.

A series of tests including free blood sugar, ECG (on doctor’s advice), pulmonary function test (PFD), eye check up etc were undertaken between 9am-2pm. The faculty members, officers, staff members and their dependants were checked by team of cardiologists, medical specialists, gynaecologists and ophthalmologist from AMRI hospital. The camp witnessed participation from a total of 112 persons.

New branch of AMRI hospitals to be launched in Tripura

A  new branch of AMRI hospital is going to launch at Agaratala.
Addressing a press conference today at Sonar  Tori here Rupak  Barua, Group CEO of AMRI hospital said, ‘We are glad to announce that AMRI Hospitals is launching a multi-specialty clinic at Agartala where we will provide all kinds of high-end pathological tests. What will give us the edge is the presence of our top specialists across various disciplines, who will visit Agartala on a regular basis,” Mr Barua said.

He added that AMRI Hospitals is committed to provide the best of healthcare services to the people of Tripura both at Agartala and at the units of AMRI Hospitals in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.

‘We are glad to announce that AMRI Hospitals is launching a multi-specialty clinic at Agartala where we will provide all kinds of high-end pathological tests. What will give us the edge is the presence of our top specialists across various disciplines, who will visit Agartala on a regular basis,” Mr Barua said. He added that AMRI Hospitals is committed to provide the best of healthcare services to the people of Tripura both at Agartala and at the units of AMRI Hospitals in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.

AMRI Hospitals, a multi-specialty healthcare facility in Eastern India with specialization in Oncology, Neuro Sciences, Cardiac Sciences, Orthopedics, Emergency &Trauma care, Gynecology & Childcare is the largest player in private sector with its existing strength of around 1,000 beds. With its state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities, AMRi is ensuring that people from Eastern India are provided affordable high-quality medical care in the region, so that patients need not travel to other parts of th country for medical treatment. AMRI Hospitals, which has four units in Kolkata, is expanding its capacity for additonal beds in its existing facilities. 

A 400 bedded stateof-the art super-specialty hospital has recently become oparational in Bhubaneswar. AMRI Hospitals, Best Hospitals in Bhubaneswar plans to set up a new 400 bedded facility in West Bengal With an investment of Rs 500 Cr. The Group is committed to serve the DeODIe of Eastern India and has plans to add another 600-700 beds over the next 3-4 years.

Can Diabetics Eat Processed Foods? Tips To Make Healthier Food Choices For Better Blood Sugar Control

Making healthier food choices can help you keep blood sugar levels stable, control body weight and manage diabetes symptoms. Processed food, as we all know, has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure among others. The fact is that a large number of foods, from milk in your breakfast to microwave meals, these days is processed.

Many processed foods are high in fat (including unhealthy trans fats), sodium, sugar and calories, but tend to be low in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain high amounts of artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. Recently, a study published in the journal Science Transnational Medicine found that proportionate, a common food additive in bread and other baked goods, may disrupt metabolism and drive insulin resistance in mice and men, fueling weight gain and diabetes.

Why are processed foods especially bad for diabetics?

Processed foods can be particularly unhealthy for people with diabetes because they can have a negative effect on blood sugar control. A stated above, research has shown that certain chemicals in processed foods can contribute to the development of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels. Eating a diet high in heavily processed foods has been associated with various health problems, including heart disease and cancer.

Tips to make healthier food choices

It may be noted that not all processed foods are created equal, meaning they can range from minimally processed to heavily processed. For instance, some minimally processed food items like pre-cut fruits and vegetables, salad mixes, hard-boiled eggs, milk and juices are quality convenience foods that can be part of a healthy diet for busy people.

As a general rule, you should make a habit of avoiding foods containing high amounts of difficult to recognize ingredients. Contrary to their supposed aim, many processed foods may contain a relatively high number of added salt and sugars. Hot dogs, ready meals, fast foods, white bread, white pasta, cakes, pastries, biscuits, buns, margarine, etc, are some of the food items typically recommended to avoid.

Try to avoid or minimize your intake of processed foods by focusing more on a whole-food diet prepared and cooked at home. By adding plenty of whole foods, including fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and beans, to your diet you’ll meet your nutritional needs while also improving your blood sugar control. It will also help you lose or maintain weight.

If you have diabetes and need help selecting more nutritious, less processed foods for a healthier diet, we suggest you consult with your doctor or a dietitian who can assist with meal planning as per your dietary preferences and health goals.

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How To Make The Boring Water Interesting To Stay Hydrated This Summer?

The summer season is already hitting its peak this April and with the months of May and June approaching, it is only going to get hotter, especially in North India. The summer season requires you to take a little more care of yourself as the heat can harm your body externally and internally. Keeping your skin safe from the sun and staying hydrated are the key measures to beat the heat.

Hydration is extremely important as it aids weight loss, keeps all body functions running normally, and makes the skin and hair also healthier. Hydration is extremely important, especially during the summer to keep the body cool and to make up for the fluid loss due to sweat, which is excessive in the summers. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water, but the fact that it is odourless and tasteless can make it really boring and you might want to treat your taste buds which you treat your body. Here are 5 ways you can make the water tasty to beat the heat, and treat your taste buds, at the same time.

The lemon mint virgin mojito

The most refreshing drink that you can try this summer season is the lemon and mint water-based drink. Just squeeze one lemon per glass of the drink that you want to make, crush some mint leaves and add it to the drink. Pour water and add sugar or sugar free drops for sweetener. This is an extremely healthy way to keep yourself hydrated, keep your weight and diabetes under control.

Fruit juices

If blood sugar or diabetes is not an issue, you can indulge in a glass of fresh juice or concentrated juice diluted with water to keep yourself hydrated. However, you should make sure you limit your intake as they are high in sugar and can lead to weight gain.

Detox water

Another way to make your water interesting is to add pieces of fruits in it to infuse the nutrients of the fruit into the water. Lemon, watermelon, mint leaves, and other summer fruits can be added to water and the water can help you detox and lose weight.

Tea

Green tea and other forms of tea are great for weight loss and detox and can also help you stay hydrated. If you are sitting in the office and looking for something warm to sip on, tea may be a good option for you. Tea contains antioxidants and has a lot of health benefits.

Eat your water

Sounds weird, but the best way to make sure you consume more water and stay hydrated is to eat your water in the form of water-based foods and fruits like bottle gourd, cucumbers, watermelon, sun melon, etc. These and other food items contain a high percentage of water and can be consumed to make sure your body stays hydrated during the summer heat

AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar launches social media campaign to spread awareness this ‘World Malaria Day’

In a bid to spread awareness about Malaria, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar has launched a social media campaign ahead of the World Malaria Day. The hospital aims at uniting everyone for the fight against Malaria to save precious lives that are lost due to this disease.

World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25th April to educate the people about Malaria and help prevent the fatal disease from spreading. The WHO (World Health Organization) has also called for a major emphasis on the efforts to fight against Malaria.

Malaria is caused by Malaria Plasmodium Parasites, which can spread to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito called ‘malaria vectors’.  When this mosquito bites, a parasite is released into the bloodstream. The symptoms of malaria, such as fever, headache and chilling effect appear in 10-15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The best way to prevent this disease is to use insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor residual spraying.

In 2017, nearly half of the world’s population was at risk, as 87 countries had ongoing malaria transmission. As per the World Malaria Report of November 2018, there were 219 million cases of malaria in 2017, as compared to 217 million cases in 2016. The estimated number of deaths due to malaria reported in 2017 were 43,000, a number similar to the previous year.

With increasing cases of Malaria, it is important for the healthcare providers to ensure quality treatment for the people. Likewise, it is equally important for the public to have appropriate knowledge of the disease to prevent Malaria from spreading.

The awareness campaign launched by AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar will aim at spreading awareness by reaching out to as many people as possible. Health experts believe that the knowledge of preventive measures can play a major role in reducing the number of cases and save precious lives from the wrath of Malaria.

AMRI Hospitals suggest best Vitamins & Minerals to Relieve Joint Pain

A chronic inflammatory disorder, which mainly affects the joints, including those in the arms and feet -- Arthritis -- usually starts in middle-age and is common in old people. Most patients are more likely to lead an active life, if they undergo a timely treatment.

There are certain supplements, which are effective in controlling pain, swelling and alleviating the damage caused to the joints. Including the vitamins and minerals in your diet can help you in improving the overall condition.

Glucosamine

A supplement, which helps your joints in moving better, Glucosamine occurs naturally in the fluid around the joints, in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi. It is mainly consumed in three forms— glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl-glucosamine.

Chondroitin Sulfate

Keeping a checking on the progression of osteoarthritis, Chondroitin Sulfate is effective in lowering arthritis pain and inflammation, say health experts at AMRI Hospitals, the best hopsital in Kolkata. It helps in keeping your cartilage healthy, which makes it one of the most commonly used dietary supplements for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

SAM-e

Health experts at AMRI Hospitals, situated in Dhakuria, Mukundapur, Saltlake, Southern Avenue and Bhubaneswar recommends S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) as it helps in producing and regulating hormones along with maintaining cell membranes.it is a compound found naturally in the body. Various studies have shown that it provides pain relief, improvement in joint function, and produces a very few side effects.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties, Omega-3 Fatty Acids are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory conditions. These can help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in lowering their dose of corticosteroids or NSAIDs.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important for people with joint pain. Research shows that people with low levels of vitamin D may have more joint pain.

Stomach Heat: Here’s How You Can Keep Your Stomach Cool Naturally.

An upset stomach, inflammation and irritation; we have all been there. This problem of excessive stomach heat occurs due to spicy foods, binge-drinking, late night meals. Basically, stomach heat is a condition where excessive heat is produced as a result of a faster digestive process. Stomach heat should be brought under control. Let us look at what exactly is stomach heat and what causes this common condition and some foods to cure it naturally.

The heat produced by stomach while digesting difficult foods can be a problem. There is no typical cause of a raised stomach temperature however, there are some common causes of stomach heat related to the digestive system, some of them which may include-

1. Spicy foods
2. Overeating
3. Late night meals
4. Excessive alcohol
5. Taking too many painkillers

Stomach heat can be treated with certain foods that help cool the temperature and reduce excessive acid levels. Home remedies are extremely effective in this case; however, medical treatment may be needed if the condition still persists.

Here are some foods that can help reduce stomach heat and in turn can give your stomach some relief.

1. Yogurt

While most dairy products can be difficult to digest, plain yogurt can have quite the opposite reactions. The active cultures in yogurt help increase the number of good bacteria in your gut further helping release the heat and aiding in digestion and other mechanisms. Alternatively, you can drink buttermilk every day to get some relief.

2. Cold milk

Cold milk helps cool down the temperature in the stomach and also reduces the level of acid present. Its soothing properties help settle down the uneasiness caused by the heat in the stomach. A glass of raw or cold milk every day may help relieve you from a heated tummy.

3. Boiled rice

A heated stomach may not have many symptoms apart from the uneasiness. What comes as a rescue option is boiled white rice that cools the stomach and increases water content. Do not add any spice or herb in the rice eat it just bland. In fact, you can also pair it up with plain yogurt.

4. Cooling herbs

Cooling herbs like peppermint and chamomile help reduce the heat in the stomach thanks to their cooling properties. A cup of peppermint and chamomile tea will ensure your stomach is relieved of excessive acid levels in the stomach.

5. Water-rich foods

Grab non-citrus foods like apple, peach, watermelon, cucumber, and avoid citrus foods that may only increase acids in the stomach raising temperature levels. Including water rich foods will help cool down the heat and ensure proper digestive system.

6. Lots of water

Drink lots of water to immediately soothe the heat in the stomach caused by various eating and drinking habits. Water will help flush out the toxins produced by excessive heat and ensure a healthy digestive system.

7. Coconut water

Coconut water helps neutralize the acid levels in the stomach; thanks to its alkaline nature. It also helps cool the lining of the stomach, reducing the heat produced.

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Neurological Disorders – A Common Problem of Aging

As we age, all of us notice changes in our hair, skin and joints that let us know we are getting older. Along with these visible changes, our brains and central nervous system are going through the aging process too. This is one reason you are more likely to suffer from a neurological problem after the age of 65.

Some of the more common neurological disorders that affect seniors include strokes, neuropathy, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Chances are, you know someone who has dealt with one of these medical problems.

If you believe you are suffering from a neurological issue, the first step is being assessed by a neurologist. During your appointment, you will be asked a series of questions to learn more about your condition, and possibly undergo some neurological testing. Fortunately, many disorders of the brain and nervous system can be successfully treated and the different treatments doctors utilize are constantly improving.

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These are some of the more common neurological disorders you are likely to encounter:

Neuropathy – This nerve disorder causes symptoms such as numbness and weakness, often affecting the hands and feet. It can be the result of systemic diseases such as diabetes, as well as medications and other causes.

Alzheimer’s disease – A form of dementia, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys cells in the brain and ultimately interferes with a person’s most basic mental and physical functions. The exact cause is still unknown.

Parkinson’s disease – A chronic and progressive movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease involves the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain. Treatment options include medication and surgery to manage symptoms.

Myopathy – A disorder of the muscles, myopathy is characterized by muscle weakness that is usually the most severe in the upper arms and thighs.

Stroke – This dangerous, life-threatening event occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Warning signs include face drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulty.

Myasthenia Gravis – A chronic autoimmune disorder, this disease blocks the signals from the nerves to the muscles and makes the muscles unable to move. A key indication of the disease is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest.

Muscular Dystrophy – A group of progressive muscle disorders that has a genetic basis. Symptoms begin with a weakening of the muscles closest to the trunk of the body and later progress to severe muscle deterioration and muscle contraction.

Can neurological disorders be prevented?

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to minimize your chances of a neurological disorder. The first step is controlling risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and lack of exercise which can contribute to stroke, and possibly other neurological issues, consult doctors at AMRI Hospitals, best hospitals in kolkata. Even if you do suffer from a neurological problem  when you get older, the healthier you are the better able you will be able to deal with it.

10 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy in Summer

1. Eat five times per day. Okay this doesn’t mean chow down five full meals in one day. Space out your recommended calories with three normal meals and two snacks. For instance, have breakfast (within one hour of waking or after a morning workout), lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and one more evening snack. This will speed up your metabolism and prevent your body from going into starvation mode, which causes the body to store fat for future energy.
2. Drink 8-10 glasses of water, and only water, every day. Cut out all those sugary soft drinks and juices and load up on water. Not only will you save money, cut a large amount of unnecessary sugar from your diet and facilitate fat metabolism, you will end up eating less because water fills you up. So before you devour your long-awaited lunch, chug a full glass of water.
3. Interval train to save time and burn more fat. Don’t spend hours at the gym to get in shape, switch to interval training for better results and less time on your cardio machine. According to the doctors at AMRI Hospitlas, more calories are burned in short, high intensity exercises. Studies have shown that interval training can help “increase your metabolism, burn calories from fat and carbohydrates, and keep burning calories long after you finish exercising.” For instance, if you like to run for your cardio workout, try alternating jogging and sprinting in two-minute increments. You’ll be surprised at how fast the time goes by compared to your old, long and slow endurance routine.
4. Exercise as soon as you wake up.Before you raid the refrigerator for breakfast, try squeezing in a morning workout. This is the optimal time to burn fat instead of carbohydrates because your body has been fasting throughout the night, creating a depletion of glycogen (stored carbohydrate) and lower blood sugar. Plus, if you exercise in the morning, you not only burn fat during your workout but at an accelerated rate for hours after.
5. Choose wheat instead of white. It’s no secret that whole grain/wheat is healthier than white bread. But how can this help you lose weight?Whole grain and whole wheat carbs contain much more fiber than white carbs. This magical ingredient suppresses your appetite, increases your rate of digestion and improves intestinal health.
6. Stretch every day. How do you think dancers and avid yoga practitioners stay so slim? Stretching helps elongate our muscles so us females don’t “bulk up.” If you exercise, be sure to stretch for at least half the time of your workout.
7. It takes fat to burn fat. Sounds like an oxymoron, but actually “good fats”(monounsaturated fats), which are found in olive oil, avocados, nuts and omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, help control your insulin levels, slow down carbohydrates rate of entry into the blood stream and sends a signal to your brain to stop eating, according to doctors at AMRI Hospitals.”.
8. Eat Breakfast! A common misconception is to skip breakfast to cut daily calories. But actually, studies show that those who eat breakfast actually weigh less than those who skip. According to Meal Matter nutrition, “when you skip breakfast, your metabolic rate slows down and your blood sugar drops. As a result, you become hungry and have less energy. This sets you up to impulsively snack in the morning – often on high-fat sweets – or to eat extra servings or bigger portions at lunch or dinner.When you eat breakfast, your body feels nourished and satisfied, making you less likely to overeat the rest of the day.”
9. Eat these sweets, consume less sugar. With an all-new and creative caffeinated drink coming out each season, coffee has become more of a liquid dessert than an energy booster. If you’re not a fan of plain coffee or green tea, choose Starbucks’ Skinny Latte, which contains only 90 calories, zero grams of fat and uses sugar-free syrup. For your cookie cravings, try South Beach Diet’s cookies and meal bars. These are not only delicious, but have little to no grams of sugar and are low in calories.
10. Take home leftovers when dining out. It’s hard to diet when there are so many delicious Valley eateries serving up mouth-watering, and practically euphoric dishes. Don’t feel bad, just be sure to take at least 1/3 of it home for later.

Brain Tumors in Children, Causes and Symptoms

Pediatric brain tumors are masses or growths of abnormal cells that occur in a child’s brain or the tissue and structures that are near it. Many different types of pediatric brain tumors exist — some are noncancerous (benign) and some are cancerous (malignant).

Treatment and chance of recovery (prognosis) depend on the type of tumor, its location within the brain, whether it has spread, and your child’s age and general health. Because new treatments and technologies are continually being developed, several options may be available at different points in treatment.

Treatment for brain tumors in children is typically quite different from treatment for adult brain tumors, so it’s very important to enlist the expertise and experience of pediatric specialists in neurology and cancer.

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Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of a brain tumor in children vary greatly and depend on the brain tumor type, size, location and rate of growth. Some signs and symptoms may not be easy to detect because they’re similar to symptoms of other conditions.

Some of the more common symptoms of a brain tumor in children include:

• Headaches, which may become more frequent and more severe
• Feeling of increased pressure in the head
• Unexplained nausea or vomiting
• Abrupt onset of vision problems, such double vision

Other possible signs and symptoms, depending on the tumor location, include:

• A fuller soft spot (fontanel) on the skull in babies
• Seizures, especially when there’s no history of seizures
• Abnormal eye movement
• Slurred speech
• Trouble swallowing
• Loss of appetite; or in babies, difficulty feeding
• Difficulty with balance
• Trouble walking
• Weakness or loss of sensation in an arm or a leg
• Weakness or drooping on one side on the face
• Confusion, irritability
• Memory problems
• Personality or behavior changes
• Hearing problems

What is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are unique among dental specialists in a number of ways. After completing four years of dental school, they go on to spend another four years in a hospital-based residency program for surgery. There, they are trained alongside other medical residents in the techniques of emergency medicine, general surgery and anesthesiology. In fact, they are the only health care specialists (aside from anesthesiologists) who can administer all levels of sedation, up to general anesthesia.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons at AMRI Hospitals focus on treating problems related to the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws (the upper jaw is referred to as the maxilla). While they sometimes work in a hospital, their practices are more often located in comfortable office settings. You may be referred to one of these specialists by your general dentist for a complex tooth extraction. Or, your orthodontist may send you for an examination if he or she suspects a problem with the alignment of your jaws.

It isn’t necessary to have an oral and maxillofacial surgeon perform every type of oral surgery; many dentists are expert at the more common procedures, such as simple extractions. However, for complex treatments that may require more invasive procedures or deeper levels of sedation, these specialists may be recommended. What kinds of procedures are they well-suited to perform? Let’s look at a few.

Procedures Performed by Oral Surgeons

Tooth extractions are possibly the most common procedure that oral surgeons perform. Patients are often referred to these specialists when wisdom teeth are impacted—that is, forming in a position where they can’t erupt or grow into the bite properly. Minor surgery is usually required to remove impacted wisdom teeth, and is generally recommended even if the impacted teeth aren’t (yet) producing any symptoms. Fortunately, this procedure is routine, and it is often done in the dental office using the techniques of sedation dentistry.

Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery is sometimes needed when orthodontics is not enough to correct a misaligned bite. In other cases, surgical treatment is necessary to repair congenital abnormalities (birth defects), or to treat severe orthodontic conditions, skeletal problems, and other disorders. In this procedure, usually performed under general anesthesia, the bones of the face and jaw may be reshaped and repositioned, and the jaws and teeth realigned. Oral surgeons often work closely with orthodontists in planning and carrying out this type of surgery, which may be needed when orthodontics alone can’t correct the problem.

Cleft lip /palate surgery is a special type of surgery often performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons to correct the changes in facial structure caused by this birth defect.
Reconstructive surgery may be necessary after traumatic dental injury or facial trauma, which can result from an auto accident, a workplace injury, and many other causes. This surgery is also sometimes needed following the removal of a tumor or another operation. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in repairing and reconstructing facial structures, and are adept at working with both hard and soft tissues.

These specialists can also set a solid foundation for cosmetic and restorative dental work, including the placement of dental implants, the system of tooth replacement preferred by many patients. Depending on the condition of the jaw, bone grafting procedures may be required for proper placement of the implants in the jaw. When dentures are the chosen tooth replacement method, oral surgeons can smooth and reshape alveolar (jaw) bone as needed, to ensure a comfortable fit in the mouth.

In addition to these common procedures, oral and maxillofacial surgeons may be called on to consult with cases of obstructive sleep apnea, facial pain and infection, biopsies and removal of lesions, and diagnosis and treatment of some oral cancers. The extensive clinical experience these specialists bring to their patients can provide help when it’s needed most.

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5 Daily Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy

To maintain a healthy brain comes down to a number of life changes, but there are many daily habits people can get into that keep their brains healthy.

1. Change your diet

Dieting is a major trend in modern society, but most people diet to drop a few pounds. But those diets affect the brains in often negative ways. Changing the intake of certain carbohydrates and drinking more water can result in better brain health.

2. Exercise

When schedules get busy, one of the first things that gets ignored is exercise. The doctors of AMRI Hospitals, stresses the importance of exercise in reducing stress on the brain, increasing the flow of oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the brain and ultimately protecting it against harmful spikes in sugar levels.

3. Kill ANTs

The one of the most dangerous things to the brain are automatic negative thoughts, or ANTs. Negative thoughts happen to everyone, but letting them fester in the mind is a surefire way to harm your brain. AMRI Hospitals, best neurology hospital in Kolkata  experts offers a number of strategies for taking down these ANTs, most notably questioning the thought intensely to identify how it makes you feel and how you can overturn that feeling by changing the perspective on that thought.

4. Spend time with positive people

Removing negativity triggers chemical alterations to the brain that lead to more positive and energized thought. Taking stock of whom you spend time with and spending more time with positive people will keep your brain healthy and make you more productive and happy.

5. Learn something new every day

Einstein once said that if people spent 15 minutes a day learning something new, in a year they would be an expert and in five they’d be a national expert. The doctors of AMRI Hospitals, agrees and notes that learning new things breaks up routine and keeps the brain revitalized and stimulated.

10 ways to keep your brain young

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.

1. Get mental stimulation 

Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found that brainy activities stimulate new connections between nerve cells and may even help the brain generate new cells, developing neurological “plasticity” and building up a functional reserve that provides a hedge against future cell loss.

Any mentally stimulating activity should help to build up your brain. Read, take courses, try “mental gymnastics,” such as word puzzles or math problems Experiment with things that require manual dexterity as well as mental effort, such as drawing, painting, and other crafts.

2. Get physical exercise

Research shows that using your muscles also helps your mind. Animals who exercise regularly increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that is responsible for thought. Exercise also spurs the development of new nerve cells and increases the connections between brain cells (synapses). This results in brains that are more efficient, plastic, and adaptive, which translates into better performance in aging animals. Exercise also lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, helps blood sugar balance and reduces mental stress, all of which can help your brain as well as your heart.

3. Improve your diet

Good nutrition can help your mind as well as your body. For example, people that eat a Mediterranean style diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, unsaturated oils (olive oil) and plant sources of proteins are less likely to develop cognitive impairment and dementia.

4. Improve your blood pressure

High blood pressure in midlife increases the risk of cognitive decline in old age. Use lifestyle modification to keep your pressure as low as possible. Stay lean, exercise regularly, limit your alcohol to two drinks a day, reduce stress, and eat right.

5. Improve your blood sugar

Diabetes is an important risk factor for dementia. You can help prevent diabetes by eating right, exercising regularly, and staying lean. But if your blood sugar stays high, you’ll need medication to achieve good control.

6. Improve your cholesterol

High levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol are associated with an increased the risk of dementia. Diet, exercise, weight control, and avoiding tobacco will go a long way toward improving your cholesterol levels. But if you need more help, ask your doctor about medication.

7. Consider low-dose aspirin

Some observational studies suggest that low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of dementia, especially vascular dementia. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate.

8. Avoid tobacco

Avoid tobacco in all its forms.

9. Don’t abuse alcohol

Excessive drinking is a major risk factor for dementia. If you choose to drink, limit yourself to two drinks a day.

10. Care for your emotions

People who are anxious, depressed, sleep-deprived, or exhausted tend to score poorly on cognitive function tests. Poor scores don’t necessarily predict an increased risk of cognitive decline in old age, but good mental health and restful sleep are certainly important goals.

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AMRI Bhubaneswar Observes Fire Service Week; Garners Awareness Around Safety and Prevention

The Fire Service Week (FSW) is observed nation-wide during April 14 – 20 in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire that erupted and the explosions that followed on 14th April, 1944 at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay Port. The focus for this week-long remembrance is on Fire Safety awareness among all with a bid to prevent Fire accidents.

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar has initiated a week-long program to generate awareness among all staff, patients and relatives on the modern methods of fire prevention, various mechanisms of fire detection, fire dousing and the firefighting readiness in the Hospital. The program was inaugurated on 15 April 2019 by Mr Tanjai Kapoor, VP (G&D) from Corporate office, Dr Chirantan Bose, AVP (Medical Services) and Ms Nilanjana Mukherjee, AVP (Operations) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Conference Hall where all firefighting gadgets were displayed.

The Management Team and senior staff of the Hospital was explained the importance and working of such gadgets by Mr. Dayanidhi Gochhait, Sr. Manager and HOD, Security Department and Mr D K Behera, Manager, Security Department. Various workshops will be organized throughout this week which would include Theoretical sessions, Fire safety Film Screening and Hands-on training for patients and relatives. HR initiatives like Quiz competition, Poster competition, etc will be organized to spread awareness among staff and others.

AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar boasts of a robust firefighting system and highly trained staff – who are trained in early detection of fire, firefighting and evacuation system. In fact, Fire Drill is held regularly every week, supervised by trained Fire Officers and often attended by representatives from Directorate of Fire Services, Homeguard & Civil Defence, Govt of Odisha. AMRI Hospitals also participate in the various training programs organized by the Directorate. Presently two staff members are undergoing such training at the Directorate campus in Bhubaneswar.

Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage

Your nervous system is involved in everything your body does, from regulating your breathing to controlling your muscles and sensing heat and cold.

There are three types of nerves in the body:

Autonomic nerves. These nerves control the involuntary or partially voluntary activities of your body, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation.

Motor nerves. These nerves control your movements and actions by passing information from your brain and spinal cord to your muscles.

Sensory nerves. These nerves relay information from your skin and muscles back to your spinal cord and brain. The information is then processed to let you feel pain and other sensations.

Because nerves are essential to all you do, nerve pain and damage can seriously affect your quality of life.

What Are the Symptoms of Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage?

With nerve damage there can be a wide array of symptoms. Which ones you may have depends on the location and type of nerves that are affected. Damage can occur to nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It can also occur in the peripheral nerves, which are located throughout the rest of your body.

Autonomic nerve damage may produce the following symptoms:

• Inability to sense chest pain, such as angina or heart attack
• Too much sweating (known as hyperhidrosis) or too little sweating(known as anhidrosis)
• Lightheadedness
• Dry eyes and mouth
• Constipation
• Bladder dysfunction
• Sexual dysfunction

Damage to motor nerves may produce the following symptoms:

• Weakness
• Muscle atrophy
• Twitching, also known as fasciculation
• Paralysis

Sensory nerve damage may produce the following symptoms:

• Pain
• Sensitivity
• Numbness
• Tingling or prickling
• Burning
• Problems with positional awareness

In some instances, people with nerve damage will have symptoms that indicate damage to two, or even three, different types of nerves. For instance, you might experience weakness and burning of your legs at the same time.

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Summer Diet Tips: Add These Two Ingredients To Coconut Water To Stay Hydrated

It’s super-hot and humid outside and the moment you get inside your house, you get to savour a chilled glass of coconut water. Heavenly, isn’t it? Most of us must have lived this moment. Coconut water is one summer cooler that is replete with health-benefiting properties. Not only does it fills you with an antioxidant load, but also ensures that your body is fully hydrated. Coconut water provides our body with a good dose of electrolytes that have the potential of doing wonders to your heart-health, skin-health and waistline.

However, if you wish to make the most of this thirst-quencher, add two kitchen ingredients to it that can take the nutritional value of the drink a notch higher. We are talking about honey and mint. Honey and mint both have a high nutritional profile. A lot of people use these two ingredients in their weight loss journey; thanks to their weight-loss promoting properties. These two ingredients can also help keep bloating and acidity at bay.
Coconut water is a naturally delicious drink that is devoid of preservatives and added sugars. Combining coconut water with honey and mint is a good way to keep indigestion at bay. If you happen to suffer from acid reflux and digestion issues, the enzymes present in coconut water would ease your tummy and keep bowel-related issues away. You can have this drink in the morning to boost your body’s metabolism or even carry it in a bottle to your workplace and sip it through the day. Making this drink is an easy task and would take just five minutes.

Here Is How You Can Make Coconut Water With Lemon And Mint At Home:

Ingredients:
1 glass coconut water
1 tsp honey
2 sprigs mint

Method:
To begin with, take a glass and pour coconut water in it.Then, add in honey in the coconut water and mix well. Separate mint leaves from the sprig. You can either add the whole leaves or make a mint paste of it by grinding them in a mortar and pestle.
Mix all the ingredients properly and drink it chilled.
So, make the most of this drink while summer lasts and tell us in the comments section below if you know of more such ingredients that can be added in coconut water to make it more nutrient-dense.

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Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease then your doctor will use a rating scale to establish the stage of your disease and to track the progression. The rating scale will assess motor symptoms such as movement and tremors, as well as non-motor symptoms such as loss of smell.

There are five different stages of Parkinson’s disease, starting with mildest and leading up the most severe.

Stage 1
Mild symptoms such as tremors along one side of the body may be presented at this stage. Often the symptoms are mild enough not to interfere with daily life, but slight changes in walking, posture, or facial expressions may be noticed by those around them.

Stage 2
Both sides of the body may be affected by slightly worsened tremors or rigidity. Issues with posture and walking may become quite noticeable and everyday activities may be harder to achieve but patients will still be able to do things for themselves.

Stage 3
As motor symptoms become worse, patients may begin to experience loss of balance leading to falls and movement can become very slow. Although many patients can still live independently they may have difficulty in everyday activities such as eating or dressing.

Stage 4
In this later stage, symptoms are now extremely limiting. Many patients can still stand without assistance but movement is greatly impaired. Most will need help with everyday activities and will not be able to look after themselves.

Stage 5
This is the most advanced stage of the disease and most patients will experience difficulty in walking and standing, often requiring a wheelchair. Assistance will be needed in all areas of daily life as motor skills are seriously impaired. In addition, people with advanced Parkinson’s disease may also begin to suffer hallucinations.

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