In the News: Dr Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy
Dr Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy, ENT, Head & Neck and Neurotology surgeon, has been in the news in leading newspapers and media publications for complex surgical cases, specialist ENT care, patient education and public health awareness.
This collection brings together selected media coverage highlighting two important aspects of his professional work: Surgical Expertise and Patient Information & Health Education.
Surgical Expertise
Selected media reports featuring complex cases and specialised surgical procedures include:
- “Thanks to city docs, Nigerian gets weight off her throat” — a report on the successful treatment of a rare laryngeal haemangioma in a Nigerian patient after multiple previous procedures and diagnostic challenges. Read the full media report
- “City docs help African woman breathe easy” — coverage of treatment for bilateral vocal cord paralysis following complications after thyroid surgery abroad. The published report describes laser cordotomy performed in Bengaluru to improve the patient’s airway. Read the full media report
- “A rare condition, a long wait for surgery” — DNA India coverage of a patient who had waited approximately 15 years for treatment because of complex anatomy and the need for specialised surgical expertise. Read the DNA India report
- “Rogue gland: What a pain in the leg!” — coverage of a patient whose persistent symptoms had previously been attributed to other causes before the underlying neck pathology was identified. View the published report
- “Bravo! City docs save Iraqi General’s face” — Bangalore Mirror coverage of the treatment of an Iraqi patient with a large tumour involving the ear and surrounding structures, where preservation of the face and ear was an important surgical consideration. View the published report
- “Too many surgeries and tests to cure two-year-old Bangalorean” — DNA India coverage of a rare branchial fistula case in a young child. Read the DNA India report
- “Ear pain can be life-threatening” — DNA India coverage highlighting the importance of recognising serious conditions that can present with ear pain. Read the DNA India report
- “Brain gain for Bangalore” — coverage of specialised doctors returning to Bengaluru and contributing advanced expertise to healthcare in the city. View the published report
Patient Information & Health Education in the news media
Beyond individual surgical cases, Dr Kumaresh has contributed to public education on cancer prevention, tobacco use, sinus disease, hearing loss, sleep disorders, allergic rhinitis and other ENT and head & neck conditions.
Cancer, Tobacco & Head and Neck Health
- Bangalore walks for a cause — walkathon for public awareness against smoking View the newspaper coverage
- Demystifying Cancer — Bangalore Mirror Read the article
- What are the Warning Signs of Head and Neck Cancers? View the patient information article
- Know About Thyroid Cancers — DNA Newspaper View the newspaper article
- FB Cancer Campaign Fizzles Out: Blame It on the Drinks — Bangalore Mirror Read the article
- Walkathon, Concert and Counselling Against Tobacco Use — The Hindu Read the article
- Smoke Alarm: There Are More Reasons to Quit Smoking — Bangalore Mirror Read the article
- Tobacco Use Increases Your Chances of Head and Neck Cancers — Times Wellness View the newspaper coverage
- Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer — Hindustan Times Read the article
The Bangalore Mirror cancer article is currently accessible, and its text identifies Dr Kumaresh as a cancer specialist discussing cancer awareness and the relationship between alcohol and cancer. The Demystifying Cancer article is also accessible and contains substantial discussion of cancer awareness, early detection and Dr Kumaresh’s experience.
Sinus & Allergy
- Balloon Sinuplasty: The Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery Introduced in Bangalore View the newspaper coverage
- Patient Education About Allergic Rhinitis — Times of India View the article
- 9% Bangaloreans Have Chronic Sinusitis — Times of India Read the article
Hearing & Ear Health
- What Is Halitosis? How Can It Affect Your Life and What Can Be Done About It? View the newspaper article
- What Are Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids? — Deccan Herald View the article
- Importance of Newborn Hearing Screening — OAE, Times Prescription View the article
- Anyone Listening? Stop Honking, Else You Might Not Be Able to Hear Soon — Times of India Read the article
Snoring & Sleep Disorders
- Snoring a Lot Lately? It’s Time to See the Doctor — DNA Newspaper View the article
- Sleep Disorders on the Rise View the original article
- Snoring Can Be an Indication of Sleep Apnoea Read the article
- Sleep Disorders Can Sap Energy and Ruin Relationships — Times Prescription View the article
Other ENT & Head and Neck Education
- What Is a Sore Throat? — Be Healthy View the article
- A Tongue That Doesn’t Twist Right — Bangalore Mirror Read the article
- CME in Emergencies Must for Dentists — The New Indian Express Read the article
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