End-stage kidney failure is a growing concern in Sri Lanka especially among the elderly population. Among those greatly at risk are individuals with Diabetes Mellitus while people with high blood pressure, polycystic kidney disease and anatomical problems of the urinary tract are also at risk from the same. Individuals with end-stage kidney failure have to…
Pregnancy is a joyful time for women but uncertainty can fill expecting mothers with fear and worry. The maternity care at Durdans Hospital is designed to address the needs and concerns of soon to-be mothers throughout their pregnancy, labour and birth thereby creating an environment of trusted care. The Maternity Unit is dedicated to the…
Fractures can be painful, incur high medical costs and even result in mortality. Patients with fractures do not recover fully and may require long term care. Therefore, finding the risk of a fracture in order to prevent it can preserve quality of life for individuals. Durdans Hospital Hologic Horizon W DEXA Scanner is the latest…
Durdans Hospital Heart Centre conducts pioneering high-risk minimally invasive cardiac procedures that give a new lease of life to individuals dealing with hard to diagnose heart conditions. Mrs. D. Fernando (41), a patient with end stage heart failure, saw her heart function improve dramatically through a novel cardiac intervention that involved the use of harvested…
The latest Heart Health Forum took place on 24th February from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. where Durdans panel of in-house cardiac specialists and lifestyle healthcare professionals shared expert advice and insights on lifestyle led preventive heart healthcare to an auditorium of attentive listeners. The first few sessions were based on Lifestyle management. Dr. Shreen…
Mr. L. K. Ramaiah (56) a patient with severe coronary artery blocks underwent a heart surgery following a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) but experienced a quick recovery due to a minimally invasive Bypass Surgery. Durdans Heart Centre, the centre of excellence for all types of cardiac interventions has completed over 40,000 procedures since its inception…
Durdans Hospital announces its latest edition of Heart Health Forum, a periodic event aimed at spreading awareness about Cardiovascular Disease prevention and overall cardiac care. “Prevention Before Crisis” Durdans Heart Health Forum will be conducted by a panel of specialists and will take place on Saturday the 24th February 2018 from 11 a.m to 1…
February is the ideal time to appreciate our nearest and dearest and even reminds us to love ourselves with a little TLC (tender loving care). Durdans Cosmetic Centre offers latest minimally invasive, non-invasive and non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures that can lend tender loving care to a body that has been through ravages of time…
The overuse of joints from repetitive movement, especially in sports, can cause damage to tendons, ligaments and cartilage while prolonged pressure and reduced cartilage in older patients can lead to various joint pains. Conventional treatment for joint pain disorders vary from prescribed medication, anti-inflammatory drugs to surgery. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy…
Health checks done regularly can help identify risk factors before they evolve into an illness or detect diseases at an early stage. Another advantage of health checks is the fact that risk factors and symptoms of critical illnesses are not always visible or felt. Comprehensive Health Checks at Durdans Hospital are aimed at preserving individual…