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besity has a strong correlation with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and in obese people due to increased fat deposition in the throat, the upper airway narrowing shall occur along with decreased muscle activity which leads to multiple hypoxic and apneic episodes through the sleep. The decreased oxygenation ultimately is a contributory factor to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. In India, the incidence of OSA is about 3-17 per cent, with males affected more than females among an age group of around 30 -50 years. The most common risk factors include obesity, DM2, hypercholesteremia, hypertension, depression. OSA is an important health crisis that demands multi-layered intervention which if diagnosed early can be treated, and can improve the overall health of the individual. Dr Chandramohan, Senior ENT Surgeon, Kamineni Hospitals on the context of the sudden death of Bappi Lahiri cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that requires constant interference in the breathing process during sleep. Breathing in such patients stops for about 10 seconds during sleep and is repeated multiple times. The condition is due to excessive relaxation of muscles that assists in breathing. Excessive relaxation narrows the throat resulting in breathlessness. If not diagnosed and managed early, OSA may result in several complications, including dry eye, glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels, and gestational diabetes. The therapies for OSA include positive airway pressure machines and oral devices. Dr Satyanarayana Mysore, HOD & Consultant - Pulmonology, Lung Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road People learn best by doing, which is why healthcare is a natural fit for immersive VR training. Findings support the equivalence and superiority of VR training, the time to skill mastery, and the economic savings compared to traditional methods. Our need to train healthcare professionals to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of care effectively and efficiently just keeps growing. Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals The vision of the ACT (After Completion of Therapy) Clinic is to provide continuous care and support to those children who
have completed treatment for various oncology and haematology conditions and help them to lead normal lives. The clinic will help in addressing the problems of survivorship by ensuring regular follow-ups, both clinical as well as emotional. The department will offer psychological consultation, screening and even interventions. The clinic will also assist eligible paediatric cancer survivors with financial support for their late effects treatment. The purpose of the clinic is to handhold survivors as they return back to society and add quality to the life that lies ahead of them. Dr Sunil Bhat, Head of the department of Paediatric haematology, oncology and BMT, Narayana Health City No one company or government can solve the challenges of healthcare alone. We need to harness the power of collaboration. There is a need for increased investment in healthcare by the government including infrastructure, training and education, skill development and creating incentives for MedTech innovation. I believe Asia and particularly India has the potential to be a driving force in the global healthcare transformation that we envision. India has the right mix of IT and R&D expertise; and an innovation mindset that strives to deliver solutions and deploy new technologies. Geoff Martha, Chairman and CEO, Medtronics
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