Connect with us

Technology

A Landmark Step Towards Kidney Health Awareness – Manipal Hospitals Yeshwanthpur and Malleshwaram Host a Comprehensive Kidney Health Forum

Published

2 years ago

on

BENGALURU, India, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a bid to highlight the increasing significance of kidney health, especially on the occasion of World Kidney Day, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur and Manipal Hospital Malleswaram hosted a joint event featuring two insightful and educative panel discussions, tailored to engage a diverse audience that included senior citizens and college-goers. The forum was designed to resonate with both age groups, highlighting how kidney health concerns affect individuals across all life stages, from active young adults to the elderly.

The event moderator, Dr Deepak Kumar Chitralli, Senior Consultant – Nephrology and Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur and Hebbal, set the stage with an introduction to the theme of World Kidney Day 2025 – “Are your kidneys OK?” Emphasizing the need for proactive engagement with kidney health, Dr. Chitralli stated, “World Kidney Day serves as a reminder that kidney health should not be overlooked. By increasing awareness and encouraging regular screenings, we can prevent unnecessary complications and ensure that kidney diseases are diagnosed early, giving patients a better chance for effective treatment.”

Key Highlights of the Event

Panel 1: Nephrologists Discuss Kidney Disease, Risk Factors, and Early Intervention

The first panel featured esteemed nephrologists, Dr G K Prakash, Consultant – Nephrology & Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram and Millers road and Dr Santosh S, Consultant – Nephrology, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, who tackled the urgent issue of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its rising prevalence due to lifestyle changes.

Noting the alarming status of about 850 million people worldwide living with CKD with over 200 million of them progressing to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and about 10% of the Indian adult population being affected as well, Dr. G K Prakash, pointed out the lifestyle factors contributing to CKD, stating, “The rise in CKD is linked to unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and the widespread use of over-the-counter drugs. Early intervention, such as reducing salt intake and regular health screenings, can go a long way in preventing progression.” Dr. Prakash also spoke on the role of obesity as an independent high risk factor for kidney disease and stated, “Obesity is the mother of all diseases, including kidney disease. Hence, combating obesity across all age groups is crucial, with particular attention to children, as recent years have seen a significant rise, affecting at least 10-15% of children in our society.”

Adding on to the information, Dr. Santosh S expanded on the differences between acute kidney failure and chronic kidney failure, emphasizing, “Acute kidney failure is often transient (temporary) and reversible with early treatment, while chronic kidney failure requires long-term management.” Dr. Santosh emphasized the importance of managing diabetic kidney disease through a multidisciplinary approach and stated, “Combating high blood sugar levels through regular monitoring significantly helps in preventing or managing the progression of kidney disease.”

Panel 2: Urological Insights into Kidney Cancer, Stones, and Surgical Advancements

The second panel focused on urological perspectives. Dr V Mohan Kumar, Consultant – Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur and Dr Vishnu Prasad, Consultant – Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur enlightened the audience with insights on advanced treatments in kidney stone management and kidney cancer.

Dr. V Mohan Kumar spoke about the role of laser surgeries in kidney stone management, stating, “Being minimally invasive techniques, laser treatments have revolutionized surgical management bypassing the need for larger incisions as seen in conventional open surgeries. The laser surgical techniques are highly effective, promote faster healing and recovery with minimal to nil chances of complications, thereby, improving outcomes for kidney stone patients.” Dr. Mohan also addressed some popular myths about kidney stones and advocated the audience to not to resort to any extreme or hearsay measures to prevent the formation or home-management of already formed kidney stones. He stated, “It is rather unfortunate that kidney stone formation cannot be prevented. But ensuring adequate hydration and regular check-ups can significantly reduce the risk of stone formation”.

Dr. Vishnu Prasad talked about kidney cancer with a focus on early detection. “Kidney cancer is often asymptomatic in the early stages. Patients need to be vigilant about unexplained weight loss, blood in the urine, or persistent back pain. Regular health check-ups can make a critical difference in early-stage detection and treatment,” he explained. Addressing treatment options for kidney cancer, Dr. Prasad went on to discuss the effectiveness of both traditional surgeries and newer robotic techniques, saying, “Robotic-assisted surgeries are revolutionizing the way we approach kidney cancer. These methods offer greater precision, faster recovery times, and significantly better outcomes for patients.”

Manipal Hospitals kidney health awareness programs continue to garner attention and make a tangible impact, signalling a growing commitment to protecting kidney health at the community level.

For more information, please visit: https://www.manipalhospitals.com/

Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2657335/Manipal_Hospitals_Host_Forum.jpg
Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2657334/Manipal_Hospitals_Awareness.jpg

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/a-landmark-step-towards-kidney-health-awareness–manipal-hospitals-yeshwanthpur-and-malleshwaram-host-a-comprehensive-kidney-health-forum-302419564.html

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Technology

2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

Published

11 minutes ago

on

October 19, 2026

By

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

For more convenient attendance, please click here for pre-registration:
https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2026-canton-fair-design-award-winners-showcase-chinas-innovation-strength-302911954.html

SOURCE Canton Fair

Continue Reading

Technology

InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

Published

12 minutes ago

on

October 19, 2026

By

First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/instamall-launches-same-day-fashion-delivery-experience-bringing-80-brands-to-shoppers-doors-in-miami-302911889.html

SOURCE InstaMall

Continue Reading

Technology

PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Published

12 minutes ago

on

October 19, 2026

By

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

About

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

Investors

Michael Maguire
mmaguire@ptc.com
investor@ptc.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ptc-to-announce-fourth-fiscal-quarter-and-full-year-2026-results-on-wednesday-november-4-2026-302912229.html

SOURCE PTC Inc.

Continue Reading

Trending