ASTER CMI HOSPITAL TREATS 5 MONTH OLD CHILD WEIGHING LESS THAN 5 Kgs FROM A RARE CONGENITAL IMMUNE DISORDER -LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY (LAD).

LAD is a rare genetic disease that causes severe immuno deficiency which prevents the body's immune system from normal functioning.This makes children with LAD very susceptible to infections,which can be fatal.The only curative  treatment for LAD is Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) from a healthy donor.Fortunately,the mother emerged as a beacon of hope as she was human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatible with the baby.

Addressing the media,Dr.Anoop P.Sr. Consultant-Haematology,Paediatric,Haemato-Oncology &BMT,Aster CMI Hospital said,"Due to the complications involved,most treatment centers even in affluent countries may prefer to perform BMT after a baby weighs 10 Kgs and is completely free of  active infection.The procedure was challenging,however,our team went ahead with transplantation with cautious optimism.We are delighted that the procedure was successful,the infant is now recovering well,her immune system is  healthy, and she is expected to lead a normal life".

The BMT was conducted along with the team of experts comprising of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & BMT, Senior Consultants,Dr.Stalin Ramprakash & Dr. Raghuram CP,and Dr.Sagar Bhattad, Consultant-Paediatric Immunology,& Rheumatology,
played a crucial role in the early diagnosis of this disease and saved the baby's life.

KICKSTART FC INKS HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOR THREE YEARS.

 In a move to redefine the landscape of Indian Football,Kickstart FC,a Premier Football Club and Academy based in Karnataka proudly announced their strategic partnership with renowned English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur football club. This partnership will be for three years  for developing young players and aspiring coaches to avail technical support and will shape the club's training,curriculum and all other footballing aspects.

Kickstart FC is already having an impressive record as their Women's team  finished Runners Up in the recently concluded Indian Women's League Tournament.Creating synergies for talent development, Kickstart FC's  youth team will also be provided the oppurtunity to travel to UK to train with Tottenham's youth teams. Mr.Shekar Rajan,Founder & Chairman,Kickstart FC said,"There is a lot to learn from a Club like Tottenham Hotspur and we are eager to imbibe all of it". Mr.Laxman Bhattarai,Founder & CEO,Kickstart FC said," We are confident that the shared expertise and resources will not only benefit our academy but will also contribute to the overall growth of Indian Football".

Mr.Ledley King,Ambassador,Tottenham Hotspur said,"we will be bringing our authentic coaching methodology to this region through our Global Football Coaching Team,with the aim of making a positive and lasting impact on the Indian Football landscape with Kickstart FC". This event was graced by Mr.Osvaldo Ardiles,Former Argentina's International &  part of 1978 World Cup winning team and Mr.N.A.Haris, President,Karnataka State Football Association.