Healthcare/Biotech

3rd December 2018: Timely diagnosis & a successful intervention by the Cardiac team at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur helped avert a life-threatening situation in a 79-year-old patient hailing from Gangapur city. The patient suffered from carotid artery stenosis - blockage in the arteries that supplies oxygenated blood to the brain. "When the patient came to the hospital, he was partially bedridden. In the last 2-3 months, he had suffered recurrent episodes of falling down/fainting & injuring himself, every time he attempted to walk a few meters. When we took the patient's history, we found out that the patient had suffered a right-sided paralysis attack three years ago from which he had now recovered. These symptoms made us suspect that the brain was not receiving enough blood which was confirmed via diagnostic tests" said Dr. Anshul Patodia, Consultant - Cardiology at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur. DSA (Angiography) Test results revealed 100% blockage in the left carotid artery & 95% blockage in the right carotid artery. The blood flow to the brain was severely compromised & any further blockage would lead to immediate death. This made prompt treatment necessary. This case was extremely risky as previously the brain was surviving on minimal blood, it received from the right artery only. Opening of the blocked artery would lead to sudden rush of blood to the brain. If not managed well, this could cause enormous spike in blood pressure potentially leading to severe brain swelling, bleeding or even death. Also, while performing the procedure, if there was even a minor disruption in the blood flow to the brain - it could lead to on-table death. After evaluating all treatment options, right carotid artery stenting was found to be the most feasible & practical as the patient had multiple co-morbidities too. Despite it being an extremely risky case, where even a slight error could prove fatal, we took up the challenge & were successful added Dr. Patodia. The patient was taken to the hospital's cath lab & carotid artery stenting was swiftly & successfully performed. Through a small nick in the groin, a catheter helped deliver a metal stent with inflatable balloon which opened the blockage. Special measures were undertaken, including inserting special filters to avoid any dislodged blood clot from blocking blood flow to the brain and having interventional neurologist Dr. Prashant Singh throughout to ensure prompt action in case of any neuro-emergency. The patient recovered well & he could walk again without any difficulty, within 24 hours. "It has been seen that patients who have high risk factors or who have to undergo a complex surgery or intervention do best at specialized centers where the clinical & support team has a lot of experience. We are happy that the team could successfully perform the intervention and save the patient" said Dr. Mala Airun, Zonal Clinical Director, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur.

Cocoon Fertility Pvt Ltd, one of India's leading IVF chain, has expanded its footprints in Kerala with their franchise centre in Kochi, Ernakulum. Dr Anagha Karkhanis, Director of Cocoon Fertility Pvt Ltd, says, "The journey of Cocoon Fertility has been wonderful till now. We believe that the good work that we do in Maharashtra should also be available to the people of Kerala. We look forward to spread awareness about the IVF treatment which is unfortunately still considered as a taboo in our country. We believe in reaching out to couples facing their silent struggle with infertility. " Market research suggests that the Indian IVF Market will reach $829.5 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 16.2%. There are almost 27.5 million infertile couples in India. Of these only 10% seek medical help. India shows high infertility prevalence due to many factors including late marital age, rising alcohol and tobacco consumption etc. "The Indian IVF market is showing growing steadily and has a high potential attracting private equity and venture capital investments e.g. AHH, TPG etc. Stand alone IVF centers make demographic, financial and operational sense making the business scalable and replicable. Affordable treatments will increase the penetration of services in the market", says Dr.Rajalaxmi Walavalkar, Consultant IVF, Cocoon Fertility. Talking about franchise mode of expansion Dr Anagha adds, "Cocoon chooses FOCO model for pan India expansion, with both parties shouldering the investments. Our model allows for faster growth with ideal business mixture of Cocoon technical expertise and local market insight of the franchisee. We chose to start in the South as it is definitely a market with growth potential." "Between our doctors, we have 50 years of combined IVF expertise with solid European training. Our franchise team has 25 years experience with franchising bringing complete professionalism to our expansion ventures. Cocoon Fertility ethos is offering the luxury of affordable treatments with a humane touch without compromising quality and ethical working. We believe through the franchise model we will offer our excellent services pan India. We invite people that share our vision to come and join hands with us to start a venture that helps bring smiles to everyone." concluded Dr Rajalaxmi. Currently Cocoon Fertility has centres at Thane, Versova, Dadar, Santacruz, Cochin and Pune. We have centres coming up at Nasik, Vashi and Pune. Cocoon Fertility Pvt Ltd. Website: www.cocoonfertility.com Email: franchise@cocoonfertility.com, info@cocoonfertility.com Phone Number: +91 9930702322

Do away with bleaching creams and expensive medical treatments - get whiter glowing skin by using the Namyaa Skin Lightening Serum. It's not a pill, not a drug, not a supplement, not a cream, not even an oil, it's just a simple serum! After years of research and innovation, Namyaa has formulated some great skin care products, which are scientifically proven to be safe with zero side effects. Women who face this issue of intimate skin darkening often feel embarrassed to wear a sleeveless top or a bikini. But how does the skin get darker in the first place? And does this skin lightening serum actually work? Image source: https://www.amazon.in/Qraa-Namaya-Intimate-Lightening-Serum/dp/B07C57JJJS Whitening products like bleaches and other gels may lighten your skin, but Namyaa has formulated a serum that not only covers up the darker intimate skin but removes them resulting in the flawless radiant skin. Whitening the skin isn't a new concept. Historically, it began in the Victorian era with only powder and paint being available to the then ladies, foreshadowing the invention of today's foundation. European women were literally painting their faces with lead paint. Queen Elizabeth I was known to consume arsenic complexion wafers, which were essentially little pills of poison to give her that 'white' look. Queen Elizabeth I's early and meticulous efforts to appear pure white and nearly transparent during her 16th-century rule soon became known as the "Elizabethan ideal of beauty". The whiter one's skin was, the more beautiful and noble they were perceived to be. The concept of having white radiant skin took a leap further. Today, skin lightening is not limited just to the face, hands, and legs, but also to the intimate body parts of a woman. As fashion and lifestyle evolved and clothes became trendier and bolder, more skin is exposed for people to see. Wearing bolder clothes is not the issue but exposing dark and patchy intimate skin under those bold clothes surely reduces the confidence of many women today. Imagine if you were rewarding your efforts of maintaining a good body by wearing trendy bolder clothes that expose more skin and flaunt your shape. But in the process, you expose your dark underarm skin and some blemishes you're ashamed of. This is where it gets frustrating for women who have tried multiple products for intimate skin darkening but yet have failed. While some women are blessed with healthy skin and fair tone, others have intimate areas that appear to be darker than the rest of their body's skin tone. What exactly causes intimate skin darkening? The intimate areas are not that exposed as compared to the other areas of the body. Due to the lack of exposure, these areas need some special attention. The darkening of the private areas is perfectly normal and can be caused by a number of factors. Some of these factors can be easily dealt with. It is also important that you should not feel unattractive or disturbed due to such discoloration. The reason for a hyperpigmentation of intimate skin is because the vaginal skin naturally has the highest density of melanocytes that cause dark skin pigments. Although this causes a slightly darker tone to the intimate areas, some women have distinctive variations in dark intimate skin tones. There are 5 main factors that cause intimate darkening. Ventilation - The intimate regions are generally confined and not easily exposed. The skin in intimate parts like the underarms and genitals, do not receive enough air. With such restricted ventilation, the skin texture and tone is affected. Therefore, it is important to wear undergarments that allow free circulation of air to the intimate body parts. Don't wear tight clothes and the ones made from fabrics that don't allow the free flow of air. Age - With age, private regions naturally turn dark. This is due to hormonal changes as a person gets older. Most older women will always find their intimate areas a little darker compared to younger women. This is, however, just one of the factors that affect the intimate skin tone. Hence, a young woman can still face the problem of skin darkening despite her age. Friction - Constant friction in the intimate areas can cause skin darkening. The friction mostly occurs when you walk, exercise, and even when you have sex. As a result, this affects the skin texture leading to a change in skin tone. Shaving and waxing the pubic area causes more pigmentation due to heat, inflammation, and friction. In general, anything that produces heat, inflammation, laceration, and friction may cause hyperpigmentation, also known as Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). Sweat - Our body naturally produces sweat which is a body-waste in the form of moisture droplets exuded from the pores of the skin due to heat. Sweat contains some biochemicals which can affect the skin tone in the genital area. Although sweat in the vulva maintains the pH balance of the vagina, it still contributes to the darkening of the skin if it isn't taken care of. Because the private regions are confined, sweat will likely remain in the area until you take a shower. With these chemicals on the intimate skin for a long time, the skin discoloration is likely to happen. Having understood the entire problem that women face about intimate skin darkening, Namyaa has provided a solution. The new Namyaa Intimate Skin Lightening Serum which contains natural extracts and serums from plants make it a safe product to apply over your intimate areas. The lightening serum is free from: Hydroquinone Perfumes Parabens Namyaa Intimate Lightening Serum can be used for: Underarms Back of the neck Elbows Genitals Knees Apart from lightening the intimate areas, the Namyaa Intimate Lightening Serum has other benefits as well. This intimate skin serum can also reduce blemishes and redness caused by shaving, especially in the genital areas. Scars and pigmentations in the underarms and under-breast areas can be lightened with this serum. Using it as a skin treatment over a certain birthmark for 6 weeks can significantly reduce the pigmentation and the desired skin tone can be achieved. Using deodorants also contributes to skin darkening. Antiperspirant and deodorants temporarily clog sweat glands to decrease sweating. This results in a constant build-up of the antiperspirant gel in the pores of the underarm skin. Ultimately, the covered pores of the underarm skin lead to dark pigmentation and eventually darker underarms! Using this serum on underarms can eradicate the build-up of the antiperspirant. The serum contains plant extracts which have detox properties open the clogged pores and reduce pigmentation and body odor in the process. The application process is fairly simple. All you have to do is clean the area with an intimate wash or a regular clean cloth. Pat dry the intimate area with a clean dry towel. Take a few drops of the Namyaa Skin Lightening Serum and apply on the area twice a day. Continue this process for 6 weeks for a lighter glowing intimate skin. With so many benefits of using the Namyaa Intimate Lightening Serum, you can confidently wear all possible fashionable trendy clothes that are sleeveless, strapless, short, cold-shouldered, and many more. These benefits are visible and well appreciated by the women who have already used Namyaa as their daily body care product. Here are some testimonials from women who have used Namyaa Skin Lightening Serum: "It is an excellent and easy product to use. It's effective over dark circles as well. I really like the fact that it's a natural product. And it has been really effective over pigmentations." "I used the product, I found it useful as it is safe for intimate areas, no harsh chemicals and it is made from natural plant-based ingredients. It helps reducing dark shade skin of intimate area. Tried it and got the good result." "The best natural lightening cream which does work very effectively, awesome product" Also, Namyaa takes care of your needs by creating a discreet packaging for your order so that you can have convenience in ordering it even at office spaces. The package does not have labels that have product details mentioned. Some of the verified reviews : You can get your Namyaa Skin Lightening Serum at Flipkart, Amazon, and Nykaa. So what are you waiting for?

Infertility is an escalating problem impacting couples worldwide. It is known to affect about 1 in 6 couples, and various studies conducted have revealed that about 1 in every 3 cases are due to fertility issues in male partner. Hence male fertility in current times is an alarming issue that needs to be given utmost attention. Dr Anagha Karkhanis, Director and IVF Consultant at Cocoon Fertility, tells about male infertility. So what exactly is male infertility? This is when a man has a reduced chance of making his female partner pregnant. The condition is based on the quality of his sperm cells. The below-mentioned factors of semen have a major impact on fertility: Sperm Count: An imperative characteristic of semen is the concentration of sperms and their total number, in a given sample of semen. Sperm Motility: An indispensable function of healthy sperm cells is their capacity to swim. It is usually measured as the fraction of mobile sperm cells in a semen sample. Infertility problems can have many causes and may be determined by factors like genetics, overall health, sickness and nutritional contaminants. Moreover, a healthy lifestyle and appropriate diet are of prime importance. Some nutrients and diets are linked to superior fertility. Factors that may cause male infertility Male infertility is generally due to snags that affect either production or transportation of sperm. About two-thirds of infertile men face a problem with producing sperm. Either low numbers of sperm are produced or the sperms are functionally poor. The blockage of the Vas deference is seen in about 1 in 5 infertile men and is responsible for causing either complete or partial lack of sperm in semen. Infertility issues in men can also arise due to hereditary causes, infections, hormone imbalance, torsions (means the twisting of testes in the scrotum), and the problem of varicocele or varicose veins of the testes, certain medications and damage caused by radiation. Apart from these; some less known causes of infertility are: sexual dysfunction and anti-sperm antibodies may not cause any problem. Mentioned below are a couple of clinical terms that are used in relation to male factor infertility. Azoospermia- Defines complete lack of sperm in the semen sample. About 2 percent of the total male population is affected by this condition. It may be caused either due to lack of production of a sperms or due to a hindrance in the seminal ducts . Impotence- Defines incapability to uphold an erection. Oligospermia- The presence of less than twenty millions of total sperm per ml of semen sample. Oligoasthenospermia- Poorly moving capacity of sperm. Y Chromosome Deletion- A genetic condition where a bit of genetic material is missing from the Y chromosome that is absent or partly missing. This can lead to low count of sperms . Varicocoele- It is an unusual enlargement of the veins that drain the deoxygenated blood from the testes. It more common on the left side and may lead to a reduced sperm creation by increasing temperature, lessening the flow of blood or altering hormone levels. Necrospermia- A condition wherein all sperms in the semen sample are dead. Retrograde Semen reflux- A condition in which sperm do not flow in a forward direction and hence tend to reflux into the bladder. It can be produced by surgical nerve injury leading to the bladder neck, diabetes and side effects of medications. Teratospermia- Refers to sperms that are shaped abnormally. Medical Treatments that can aid in improving sperm quality in men, thus bringing the couple close to embracing the dream of parenthood: Artificial Insemination - This is a procedure in which sperms are instilled directly into the uterus to enable pregnancy. Electro-therapy - This is an electrical stimulation of nerves to help release of sperm in men suffering from injuries of the spinal cord. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) - This is a process in which sperm is injected into an oocyte on specialised IVF equipment. This is one of the main treatments for male factor infertility. TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration) and PESA- (Percutaneous Sperm Retrieval) - This is a clinical practice of surgical extraction of sperm from the testes. Donor Sperm- These are sperms that have been donated. This option is in cases of men with no sperm or very insufficient sperm. Potential donors are thoroughly screened for sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. Bodily, therapeutic and individual characteristics are provided to aid in matching various traits. By Law, donors need to remain anonymous. The bottom lines are that infertility affects many men around the globe, but can be treated with timely medical assistance and intervention. Additionally, a healthy lifestyle and well-balanced diet are extremely significant in improving your sperm count. Cocoon Fertility - +912271237070 Email - info@cocoonfertility.com Website - http://www.cocoonfertility.c om Cocoon Fertility Branches- Thane, Versova, Dadar, Santacruz, Pune, Kochin.

Today history seems to repeat itself. Beard has become a style statement and an accessory for men to flaunt all over again. Beards have been attracting women since the beginning of time, and thankfully women still appreciate a well-groomed beard even today. A full thick beard is definitely shedding the stereotypical clean-shaved look! As the Times of India rightly said, the beard is here to stay. Women perceive male faces with fuller beards as the most masculine, aggressive and socially mature. Accordingly to a research by Psychology Today, men with a trimmed beard attracted most women as they perceived the men to be more dominant than the ones without a beard. You must be wondering, 'yes, a full beard can be a women-luring weapon, but how do I get one?'. Well, the answer to that would simply be to grow one, and there are some products that can help you grow and maintain your beard to its best shape. Consider it like a gym for your beard. No, it's no more a hipster, call it a mane. Some people have tried growing a beard and yet fail. Some have patchy beards that no one is a fan of and eventually end up shaving it. Some grow a beard but cannot maintain it due to traveling and pollution. Some can grow and maintain a long beard, but a dry and dull one. Qraa men have found a solution for all your beard-issues. If you could only invest in one product to nourish, hydrate, grow and maintain your beard- it would be our beard vitalizer. The beard vitalizer is a beard-growing serum designed to help men cure their issues of maintaining a beard. A little beard serum with added extracts of essential oil is all that it takes to tame flyaway hair and reduce beard dandruff. There's more to the benefits of this product. Well, if you've got the genes and have always had a thick growth of hair, without any dryness or dandruff, and a beard that smells great, then you might just be able to get away without any products. But seriously how many of us are that lucky? The beard vitalizer is a rescue to those trying to grow their beard. Not just for the facial hair, but using this product also allows you to have a healthy skin underneath that mane. So, a simple comb for your beard is not the only grooming product you will be needing. Our Happy customers : Beard dandruff, popularly known as beardruff, is a common problem in men trying to grow a long beard. Also, men with naturally thick facial hair, deal with white dry skin-flakes on their beard on a daily basis. Even if you have a long beard, you can still have dry skin during winters and using harsh skin care products can also cause your beard to become dry, eventually leading to dandruff. Keeping your beard moisturized and hydrated with a high-quality beard serum can definitely regain your beard's natural texture. Using the beard vitalizer will keep your beard soft, be easy to tame, and allow you to stay clear from dandruff and flakes. 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