Episodes

  • Pioneering Health: The Latest in Medical Technology

    Pioneering Health: The Latest in Medical Technology
    Jul 18 2024
    In the latest episode of Healthwise, our host Kartik explores the groundbreaking innovations changing medicine and healthcare. Discover the impact of personalized medicine, genomics, wearable technology, and AI on patient care and early disease detection. Learn about the latest trends in digital therapeutics, mental health apps, surgical robotics, regenerative medicine, and CRISPR gene editing. Tune in to see how these advancements are shaping the future of health and wellness, offering new possibilities for treatment, prevention, and cures for genetic disorders.
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    7 mins
  • Early Detection and Advancements in Bladder Cancer Treatment: Insights from Dr. T Raja

    Early Detection and Advancements in Bladder Cancer Treatment: Insights from Dr. T Raja
    Jul 8 2024
    Building on to our previous episode on bladder cancer, we discuss misconceptions, new treatment and stories of how patients deal with the disease. Despite its higher incidence in urban areas, awareness remains low, leading to delayed diagnoses and advanced-stage detections. In the latest episode of Healthwise, Kartik aka RJ Ilahi, talks with Dr. T Raja, MBBS, MD, DM. Dr. Raja is also the Director of Medical Oncology at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai. With 20 years of experience as a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Raja has a proven track record of dealing with cancer patients. His expertise and insights in cancer treatment make him one of the top oncologists in the country. Tune in for expert insights!
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    16 mins
  • The Human Side of Healing: Doctors’ Day Special Episode

    The Human Side of Healing: Doctors’ Day Special Episode
    Jun 28 2024
    Join our host Kartik aka RJ Ilahi on this special Doctors' Day episode of Healthwise, as he sits down with Dr (Major General) Soumyesh N Bhaduri, to discuss how they cope with the emotional challenges of their profession, including the potential desensitization to disease and death, and the strategies they use to maintain their mental health. Dr (Major General) Soumyesh N Bhaduri, is a medical graduate from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune; had his post graduate training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and a PhD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He has more than three decades experience as a Physiatrist and a Senior Medical Administrator in Armed Forces Medical Services. He as Medical Director, heads the medical team of specialist, therapists, rehab nursing, counsellors, and the State of the Art facility at SerensaHealth. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion and gain valuable insights into the lives of those dedicated to saving others.
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    21 mins
  • We Cannot Be Healthy Without a Healthy Environment

    We Cannot Be Healthy Without a Healthy Environment
    Jun 5 2024
    Join our host Kartik aka RJ Ilahi on this special World Environment Day episode of Healthwise, as he sits down with Karthik Ganeshan, a distinguished Fellow and Director of Research Coordination at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Karthik holds a Masters degree in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and an M.Tech in Infrastructure Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He continues to be an active researcher with the power sector and air pollution work programmes. In this enlightening conversation, RJ Ilahi and Karthik explore the intricate connections between environmental sustainability and public health. They delve into the ways our environment forms a part of the our lived experience. Karthik highlights how there is no 'silver bullet' solution to protecting the environment. He also shares his experience of bringing up his kid in Delhi. Tune in for an insightful discussion and tips on how individuals and communities can adopt greener lifestyles.
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    23 mins
  • From Diagnosis to Treatment: Dr. Vineet Talwar on Bladder Cancer

    From Diagnosis to Treatment: Dr. Vineet Talwar on Bladder Cancer
    May 29 2024
    Bladder cancer affects 18,000 to 20,000 new patients annually, predominantly impacting men who are three to four times more likely to develop the disease than women. Despite its higher incidence in urban areas, awareness remains low, leading to delayed diagnoses and advanced-stage detections. In the latest episode of Healthwise, RJ Ilahi aka Kartik, talks with Dr. Vineet Talwar, Director of Medical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi. With over two decades of oncology expertise, Dr. Talwar discusses the critical need for increased awareness and early detection of bladder cancer. Tune in for expert insights!
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    26 mins
  • Why Do People With Hearing Disabilities Still Lack Aids?

    Why Do People With Hearing Disabilities Still Lack Aids?
    Apr 23 2024
    Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in humans today. As per WHO estimates in India, there are approximately 63 million people, who are suffering from Significant Auditory Impairment. In this episode, Deepti Ahuja, head of content at HT Smartcast, speaks to Avinash Pawar, CEO at WSA - Wonderful Sound for All. Pawar says that despite the stigma surrounding hearing aids, they are trying to change the narrative through awareness campaigns such as #HearTheChange initiative.
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    13 mins
  • How CGM technology Can Help Empower You to Monitor Diabetes

    How CGM technology Can Help Empower You to Monitor Diabetes
    Apr 17 2024
    Uncover the future of diabetes care with Prof. Ramzi Ajjan and Dr. Prashanth Subramanian. As diabetes cases surge by 44% in India, exceeding 101 million, technology emerges as a game-changer. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) offers a lifeline, simplifying management through lifestyle modifications and regular monitoring. Join us to explore how CGM is revolutionizing disease management, and empowering individuals to lead healthier lives.
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    9 mins
  • 40: Coronavirus mutation in the UK: what does it mean for us?

    40: Coronavirus mutation in the UK: what does it mean for us?
    Dec 23 2020

    Officials in Britain sounded an urgent alarm about what they called a highly contagious new variant of the coronavirus circulating in England. In this episode, @sanchx talks to Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging about what does the mutation mean for us?
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    14 mins