Apollo Hospitals Launches Integrated Neuro-ENT Vertigo and Balance Disor ders Clinic at Apollo One
Chennai, 6th December 2024: Apollo H ospitals, a leader in medical care, is pr oud to announce the launch of its Inte grated Neuro-ENT Vertigo and Balance Disorders Clinic at Apollo One. This in novative clinic combines the expertise of neurologists and ENT specialists, off ering advanced care for patients deali ng with vertigo, imbalance (functional balance disorder), and the fear of falli ng. The clinic utilizes state-of-the-art d iagnostic technologies, including video nystagmography (VNG), Video Head Im pulse Test (vHIT), caloric testing, and b rain imaging, ensuring precise and co mprehensive evaluations.
In addition, Apollo Hospitals will host the Chennai Vertigo Summit 2024 on D ecember 7th and 8th at the Taj Coroma ndel, Chennai. This summit will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in the treatment of vestibular, ocular motor, and balan ce disorders.
Vertigo, imbalance, and the fear of fall ing are complex conditions that signifi cantly impact the quality of life. These disorders require precise diagnostics and a multidisciplinary approach to tr eatment. The newly launched clinic at Apollo One integrates the expertise of neurologists and ENT specialists, sup ported by audiologists and vestibular rehabilitation therapists, to offer com prehensive care that addresses every aspect of these conditions. The clinic le verages cutting-edge technologies, suc h as videonystagmography (VNG), Vid eo Head Impulse Test (vHIT), caloricte testing, and brain imaging, for thoroug h and accurate diagnostics.
Ms. Preetha Reddy, the Vice Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “The l aunch of the Integrated Neuro-ENT Ver tigo and Balance Disorders Clinic is an important step in tackling a critical he althcare issue that is often overlooked in India. Launching this at Apollo One is particularly significant, as it enables early detection and intervention throu gh preventive health checks, helping i dentify these conditions before they se verely impact an individual’s quality o f life. By combining the latest technolo gy with the expertise of our highly skil led doctors, we aim to raise the stand ard of care and reinforce our commi t ment to providing advanced, patient-focused healthcare across the country. As leaders in healthcare, Apollo Hospi tals continues to strengthen its capabi lities to offer exceptional care to our p atients.”
To raise awareness about balance and fall prevention, Apollo Hospital Vanag aram is launching the Dance4Balance challenge. This fun initiative encourag ages participants to showcase their da nce moves to a special music clip, whi le also highlighting the importance of balance in daily life. The challenge co mbines entertainment and education to promote awareness about balance-related conditions like vertigo, imbala nce, and the fear of falling.
Additionally, a Cyclothon will take plac e on December 9th to further promote awareness. The event will begin at 6:30 AM and conclude at Apollo Hospital, V anagaram by 1:30 PM. The Cyclothon w ill be flagged off by the Honourable Go vernor of Pondicherry, with Sri. Sylen dra Babu also joining the ride.
About Apollo Hospitals:
It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launch ing India’s first corporate hospital – Ap ollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asi a’s foremost trusted integrated health care group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 50 00 pharmacies, over 400 Primary Care clinics and 1228 Diagnostic centres, 70 000 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical ed ucation centres and a Research Found dation with a focus on global Clinical T rials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Ch ennai.
Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mi ssion to bring healthcare of internatio nal standards within the reach of ever y individual. In a rare honour, the Gov ernment of India had issued a comme morative stamp in recognition of Apol lo’s contribution, the first for a health care organization. Apollo Hospitals Cha mirman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.
For 40 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
