Medical Blogs | VPS Lakeshore Hospital

VPS Lakeshore performs the second ‘protected' TAVI in Kerala

2022-10-20

The Cardiac team at VPS Lakeshore hospital performed the second ‘protected' TAVI case in Kerala on a 79-year-old man with severe aortic stenosis.

Multivessel MICS CABG AND VALVE Surgery

2022-08-24

MICS CABG (Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery/Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) is a heart procedure performed through tiny incisions instead of the traditional open-heart surgery. Read more to know about MICS CABG.

The new Monkey Pox outbreak raises numerous questions. Why is it serious?

2022-08-10

Monkey Pox has already kept us on alert and we have to be careful. Here is everything you need to know about Monkey Pox.

Cautionary measures to take during a trek or hike

2022-02-16

We explore the risks of trekking along with measures to face them so that you're totally prepared for you next big trek .

Tips on taking care of yourself after a snake bite

2022-02-08

A short blog by VPS Lakeshore Hospital on the steps to be taken if you've been bitten by a snake.

Getting to know your Thyroid: Diseases, Causes, Treatment and more

2022-01-28

Thyroid gland and common Thyroid diseases along with their causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Heart Speak - Heart Day Special Webinar

2021-09-29

വിപിഎസ് ലേക്ക്‌ഷോര്‍ ഹോസ്പിറ്റല്‍ സംഘടിപ്പിച്ച വെബിനാറില്‍ എഡിജിപി വിജയ് സഖാറെ, ശീമാട്ടി സാരഥി ബീനാ കണ്ണന്‍, ഹൃദ്രോഗവിദഗ്ധര്‍ തുടങ്ങിയവരും പങ്കെടുത്തു

Breastfeeding: A Vital Source of Growth

2021-09-04

Ever pondered on why breastfeeding is extremely essential for every newborn? Here's all you need to understand right from the start point of breastfeeding to each of its benefits that are still not known to many.

VA- ECMO: A New Modality for Patients with Cardio-Respiratory Failure

2021-07-02

VA-ECMO is of great help to the heart and lungs that stand at risk. Find out all about this latest technological advancement that becomes resourceful to many.

Children’s Endoscopy Procedure - All You Need to Know

2021-06-24

Pediatric Endoscopy Procedure is often looked at with apprehensions regarding its process. Here’s an account that explains its process, types and scope in detail.

VPS Lakeshore introduces world’s most advanced Cath Lab first time in Kerala

2021-06-07

VPS Lakeshore introduces world’s most advanced Azurion 7M 20 Clarity IQ Cath Lab first time in Kerala.

Antibody Cocktail: All You Need To Know!

2021-06-06

കൊവിഡ് ചികിത്സയ്ക്ക് ആന്റിബോഡി കോക്ക്ടെയിൽ- കൂടുതൽ അറിയാം

Successful Kidney Transplantation Performed in Covid 19 Survivors

2021-04-17

Five patients who were recently recovered from Covid 19 underwent successful Kidney transplantation at VPS Lakeshore hospital. After the surgeries, all the patients are doing well.

Aortic Stenosis resolved in 75 year old patient through TAVR

2021-03-22

The cardiology department at VPS Lakeshore performed successfully its first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure in a 75 year old patient from Oman.

'Poem' to solve Esophageal Problems

2021-03-15

അന്നനാളത്തിന്റെ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനവൈകല്യം മൂലം ഭക്ഷണം ഇറക്കാന്‍ കഴിയാത്ത അവസ്ഥയാണ് അക്കലേഷ്യ കാര്‍ഡിയ. അക്കലേഷ്യ ചികിത്സയിൽ ഏറ്റവും നൂതനവും മികച്ച ഫലവും തരുന്ന ചികിത്സാരീതിയാണ് പോയം.

Heel pain: Causes & Treatments

2021-03-12

പാദത്തിനുണ്ടാകുന്ന പ്രശ്നങ്ങളിൽ സാധാരണമായ ഒന്നാണ് ഉപ്പൂറ്റി വേദന അഥവാ പ്ലാന്റാർ ഫാസിയൈറ്റിസ്.

World Kidney Day 2021 - Living Well with Kidney Disease

2021-03-11

Once you are diagnosed with CKD it puts a lot of uncertainty and despair on the patients and their caregivers. A reasonable knowledge about Kidney disease may help to allay many of these anxieties.

Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia

2021-03-10

POEM is an endoscopic procedure that is performed for the treatment of certain disorders of swallowing including Achalasia. The following blog explains, more about the procedure and its advantages.

RIRS: A Novel Procedure to Treat Renal Stones

2021-03-06

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery is an endoscopic surgery performed to eliminate kidney stones. Read to know more about the procedure and it’s advantages.

Dark Circles Under Eyes: Causes & Treatment

2021-02-23

Worrying about dark circles should not become another reason to have it worse. Here are the causes and preventive care to tackle up your black circles.

A POEM healed 87 year old man’s swallowing difficulty

2021-02-13

A minimally invasive procedure performed on an 87-year old man with a rare esophageal condition brought his life back to normal.

Stroke Symptoms - Be prepared to act F.A.S.T

2020-11-25

Know about the signs and symptoms of stroke (FAST - Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call). By knowing these symptoms of strokes, might save your life or someone else. Also, read how to prevent stroke.

Psoriasis : Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

2020-10-21

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. Learn more about what it is, why it appears, and how it is treated.

Preterm Babies Care - Omnibed Incubator

2020-10-19

The NICU of VPS Lakeshore is equipped with an advanced Giraffe OmniBed facility, a radiant warmer to take care of your infant in a controlled, stress-reduced environment, much like that of a mother's womb.

BREAST CANCER – Facts, Symptoms & Treatment

2020-10-13

VPS Lakeshore Hospital Kochi, the flagship of health services in Kerala encourages the early diagnosis and screening.

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

2020-09-28

Learn more about trigeminal neuralgia, that is sudden, severe facial pain often described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity.

Nutritional Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

2020-09-23

ക്യാൻസറിന്‌ കീഴ്‌പ്പെടാതിരിക്കാം: ഭക്ഷണ ശൈലിയിൽ വരുത്തേണ്ട മാറ്റങ്ങൾ

Successful Hip surgery for a woman at the age of 99, mobilized on the same day

2020-09-16

99-year old, Pennamma Abraham recovers walking ability after tremendous fracture in the hip.

A 45-year old woman gave birth to triplets after IVF treatment in VPS Lakeshore

2020-09-12

After three consequent failed IVF Pregnancy, 45-year old Suja Selvan gave birth to triplets on the fourth time.

Aortic Valve replaced through a minimally invasive surgery

2020-09-03

At VPS Lakeshore, Kochi, a patient’s Aortic valve was replaced through Right Anterior Thoracotomy by a minimally invasive method.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement was successfully done on a 57-year-old lady

2020-08-17

In VPS Lakeshore, Kochi, a Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement was done on a 57-year-old lady with severe Aortic Stenosis who was presented with dyspnea on exertion and palpitation.

Cervical spondylitis is on the rise... What can be done?

2020-07-29

People complaining of Neck pain in increasing a lot nowadays? Why? What can be the reasons. Know more about Cervical spondylitis :

Joint Preservation and Replacement

2020-07-17

Joint preservation helps you to prevent or delay major surgeries with relatively simpler procedures. Find out more about this procedure:

What Goes On in Flow Cytometry?

2020-07-07

Did you know that a Flow Cytometry test can characterize leukemic cells or blood cancer cells? Find out more about this procedure:

Urinary stone disease and management

2020-06-26

Urinary stone disease, symptoms, precautions and its management, read on to find out:

What is a minimally invasive cardiac surgery?

2020-06-09

Top results in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, in VPS Lakeshore, Kochi, Kerala. Read more on the procedure here

What is Renal biopsy ?

2020-05-27

Renal biopsy or kidney biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of kidney is removed from the body for microscopic examination, which can provide the information needed to diagnose, monitor or treat problems of the kidney.

Diabetic Foot Infection - Causes and Treatment

2020-05-20

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that is caused by dysregulation of the glucose metabolism of the body, leading to high blood sugar levels. India is known to be the Diabetic capital of the world with over 70 million diagnosed cases.

What is Herd Immunity and can we really achieve it with CoronaVirus?

2020-05-16

Herd immunity is an epidemiological concept that describes a state where the human population is sufficiently immune to a disease such that the infection will not spread within the said population.

Bariatric Surgery - Types, Benefits and Cost - VPS Lakeshore

2020-02-06

Know everything about Bariatric Surgery - Types, Benefits and Cost - VPS Lakeshore

The Next Phase - Dr. Joseph.K. Joseph

2019-08-03

A write-up on Diabetics by Dr. Joseph.K. Joseph of VPS Lakeshore, in The Week Magazine, Aug 2019 edition.

അമ്മിഞ്ഞപ്പാൽ എന്ന സ്നേഹാമൃതം

2019-08-01

അമ്മിഞ്ഞാപാൽ എന്ന സ്നേഹാമൃതം - Dr. Smitha Joy, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Bronchial Asthma: The Neglected Aspect - By Dr. Rahul Antony Simon

2019-07-25

Blog by Dr. Rahul Antony Simon (Department of Pulmonology) on the topic "Bronchial Asthma" : The Neglected Aspect

Palliation Holistic Healing - Dr. Narayana Hari Mohan

2018-10-08

Palliation Holistic Healing - Dr. Narayana Hari Mohan

41 year old gentleman gets " SECOND LIFE "

2017-10-27

Read about 41-year-old Mr. Riyas recovery story