Category: News & Updates

CK Birla Hospital has announced the launch of ‘The Breast Centre’ in Gurugram. It offers a full spectrum of breast health services including prevention and genomics, screening (breast exams, ultrasound, and mammogram) breast surgeries, breast reconstruction and conservation, chemotherapy and post-treatment support in the form of rehabilitation and counselling services. Speaking on the launch, Avanti […]

Music has a wide reach and scope that goes beyond the regular genres and benefits that we know about. Observing its potential to heal, CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, recently launched its Music and Healing Programme. The event was graced by Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who resonate with the idea that music can help a […]

Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test performed during pregnancy where a small sample of amniotic fluid is taken from the uterus. This sample contains cells from the fetus and it is analyzed in the laboratory.  Your doctor may prescribe amniocentesis in the following instances: If the fetus has higher than normal risk of Down syndrome. If […]

Thalassemia is a condition that affects the red blood cells due to defective production of haemoglobin. These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to all organs of the body and the person affected with this condition has too few red blood cells causing anaemia. Thalassemia is a genetic disorder, hence it does not have a […]

The idea of music as a healing influence finds mention in the writings of Aristotle and Plato. In the 20th century, it became part of hospital routine when musicians — both amateur and professional — began playing for the war wounded after the two World Wars, seeking to relieve emotional trauma of the conflicts. For […]

Rh isoimmunization is a nightmarish condition for expectant mothers wherein the lady having Rh-Negative blood group develops antibodies against Rh-positive blood groups. This condition causes Fetal Anemia in the fetus and has devastating effects such as cardiac failure and fetal death in utero. Dr. Shreyasi Sharma, a Fetal Medicine Consultant at CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon […]

Usually, the first symptom noticeable for breast cancer will be a lump within your breast. However, other symptoms and signs are also there to be noticed regarding breast cancer mentioned below: A throbbing pain in your breast. A noticeable change in size or shape of one breast.  Alteration to the skin texture which may be […]