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  • Total Knee Replacements prove to be a boon for severe arthritis patients

    New Delhi : Advancements in the field of Total Knee Replacement has become a boon for patients especially for those who have become severely disabled due to knee arthritis. “Surgeries through Minimally Invasive techniques and involving technology, has provided an enhanced pathway for better recovery by providing patients with a better quality of life. We always try […]

    Latest Angioplasty technique – A boon for renal failure patients

    Coronary Angioplasty is a well-established treatment for blockages in the coronary arteries. When performed by an experienced operator in a center where it is routinely done, it is safe and has good long-term results. An iodine contrast dye is used during coronary angioplasty. This dye is removed from the body by the kidneys. In patients […]

    Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, Dr Vivek Bindra to hold a seminar in Bangalore

    Bengaluru : For the first time, internationally acclaimed motivational speaker & leadership trainer, Dr Vivek Bindra will hold a seminar, ‘Bounce Back’ in Bangalore on December 16, 2018 at Hotel Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Malleswaram, Rajajinagar. Dr Bindra specializes in empowering people to realize their true potential and is also an author of many high […]

    Aishwarya Trust funds 55 successful Heart Transplants

    Chennai : Heart transplant is a life saving procedure. Tamil Nadu leads the COUNTRY in organ donation because of the excellent initiatives of the Government of Tamil Nadu. However, affordability of the operation is always a problem due to the costs involved.   Aishwarya Trust, one of the leading NGOs dedicated to the cause of […]

    Alzheimer disease – the most common cause of dementia

    Dr. Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, Consultant – Neurology, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield Alzheimer disease is a neurological disorder that causes memory loss due to early death of brain cells. It is a condition that mostly arises in old age and keeps progressing with time. It affects the memory, behaviors and thinking capacity of a person. Research […]

    Govt notifies commonly used medical devices as drugs

    Government has notified commonly used medical devices nebulizers, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers and glucometers as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. It will enable the government to ensure their quality and performance. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) will regulate the import, manufacture and sale of these devices from January 2020. The […]

    Century Hospital’s Doctors resurrect life of a young man by giving new heart with the support from Jeevandhan

    Hyderabad : Century Hospitals, leading mid-sized healthcare provider in Hyderabad has given a new lease of life to a young man by transplanting a new heart in the patient’s body with the support from Jeevandhan network. The procedure was an expensive surgery performed at no-cost to the patient’s family under the Aarogyasri scheme. Dr. I […]

    Experts discussed on new techniques for preserving natural joints

    New Delhi : The 5th International Congress of Indian Cartilage Society (ICS) concluded today in the Rajasthan capital Jaipur where specialists discussed on measures to ensure the health and longevity of human body’s natural joints for a long time with the help of cartilage regeneration and restoration. In this two-day conclave, around 200 cartilage specialists from India […]

    The Life-Changing Technology That Can Help You & Your Family Get Through This Flu Season

    As another flu season rapidly approaches, the need for fast, accurate flu testing is more important than ever. The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, and is sometimes mistaken for the common cold, making it difficult for people to receive the treatment they need. With rapid flu […]

    Shalby Hospital Bags FICCI Award for Medical Value Travel in Joint Replacements

    New Delhi  : Ahmedabad-based Shalby Hospitals has won the Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital Award 2018 in the category of “Orthopaedics – Joint Replacement” given by FICCI during the Advantage Health Care India 2018 summit, jointly organized by the industry body FICCI and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. Dr. Vikram Shah, Founder & CMD, Shalby Hospitals, said: “We are honoured […]