January 16, 2025

Climate Change, Temperature Extremes, and Respiratory Infections in Winter

Dr. Sofia Salim Malik, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Allergy, Immunology &Sleep Consultant, SUT Hospital, Pattom.
The impact of climate change on winter seasons is evident in the sharp [...]
January 16, 2025

The Hidden Risks of Overprotective Parenting

Reshmi Mohan A, Child Therapist, SUT Hospital, Pattom.
Real protection lies in teaching children to manage risks independently rather than shielding them from every challenge. As the saying goes[...]
January 16, 2025

The Impact of Body Shaming on Infants: A Silent yet Harmful Trend

Nithin A. F, Consultant Psychologist, SUT Hospital, Pattom.
Body shaming is a form of criticism or mockery directed toward someone's physical appearance.[...]
December 16, 2024

Know Your Lung Function

Dr. Sofia Salim Malik, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Allergy, Immunology & Sleep Consultant, SUT Hospital, Pattom
'Know your lung function' is the theme of this year's World COPD Day. It is meant to highlight the importance of measuring one's lung function, also known as spirometry[...]
November 27, 2024

Presbycusis

Dr. Dhanashree A. Iyengar,  Junior Consultant ENT, SUT Hospital, Pattom
Hearing loss associated with the physiological aging process in the ear is known as presbycusis. It usually manifest at around the age of 60years. But certain stressors can speed the rate of deterioration of hearing[...]
November 21, 2024

The Impact of Positive Parenting on Child Development

Reshmi Mohan A, Child Development Therapist, SUT Hospital, Pattom
Real parenting aims to keep children grounded and authentic. It involves approaches that are realistic, empowering, accessible, and loving. Parenting encompasses the activities of parents to provide care[...]
November 21, 2024

World Pneumonia Day – November 12th

Dr. Sofia Salim Malik, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Allergy, Immunology &Sleep Consultant, SUT Hospital, Pattom.
The day falls on November 12th. The theme is 'Championing fight to Stop Pneumonia'. The aim is to raise awareness about this serious, life-threatening lung infection.[...]
November 21, 2024

World Diabetes Day – November 14th

Dr. K P Poulose MD, FRCP (L), Principal Consultant in Medicine, SUT Hospital, Pattom
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on November 14thsince 1991, the birthday of Sir Fredrick Banting (Canada)[...]
October 29, 2024

Bleeding Per Rectum: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Ranjith Vijayahari, Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, SUT Hospital, Pattom
Bleeding per rectum, or rectal bleeding, is a symptom that involves the passage of blood from the anus, usually noticed during bowel movements. It can range from mild, occasional spotting to severe[...]