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  • Five organ transplants at the same time, KIMSHEALTH creates history

    Thiruvananthapuram : KIMSHEALTH creates history in the field of organ transplant by transplanting  organs of a brain-dead person in three patients simultaneously. KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum also achieved the milestone by becoming the only hospital in Kerala to perform two multi-organ transplants at the same time. It was a 24-hour-long effort of around 100 healthcare professionals, including […]

    A Tale of Two States: Successful Heart Transplant at Medica unites Tripura and Bengal

    ~Opening doors to advanced clinical care for neighbouring states~ Mumbai/Kolkata : As a first step towards opening the excellent clinical care for neighbouring states, Medica Group of Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, conducted Tripura’s first successful Heart Transplant and cured Mr. Ranjit Roy, a 44-year-old shopkeeper from Barjala, Sepahijala, Tripura with […]

    Here’s How Leukemia Stem Cell Transplant Can Trigger New Blood Cells And Help Beat Leukemia

    By Dr. Joydeep Chakrabartty, HOD & Sr. Consultant, Dept of Hematology and BMT, HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata Leukemia or blood cancer is a cancer of the system’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. There are several forms of leukemia; some conditions are common in children, while others primarily develop in adults. Leukemia […]

    12-year-old Nigerian boy’s genital organs surgically reconstructed through very complex and rare surgeries at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

    Bengaluru : Rare and complex multiple surgeries were successfully performed on a 12-year-old Nigerian boy who lost his external genitalia in a road accident six years ago. He was a victim of multiple body injuries and had undergone amputation of his entire penis and right testes, owing to the major accident. Since then he has been […]

    Advancements in Radiation Therapy to treat Prostate Cancer

    Dr. Sridhar PS, Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru Radiation therapy also termed radiotherapy is a highly effective cancer treatment with a broad spectrum of uses. Radiation therapy supports to cure of cancer in patients either singly or combined with other treatments. Also, it eases symptoms, extends the survival period in more advanced forms of […]

    Manipal Hospital Sarjapur, organises meet to discuss groundbreaking technologies in the field of Cardiology

    Bangalore: Manipal Hospital Sarjapur, organized a press meet on December 20th to discuss complex cases in which cardiologists used advanced technologies to treat patients. At the press meet, Dr. Saikat Kanjilal, Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital Sarjapur, Dr. Suraj Narasimhan A, Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist & Structural Intervention Specialist, Manipal Hospital Sarjapur, and Dr. […]

    10 Cm Cervical Fibroid Weighing One-And-Half Kg Successfully Removed from A 48-Year-Old Woman

    Mumbai: A team led by Dr Rajashri Tayshete Bhasale Consultant Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon & Obstetrician, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road successfully removed a 10 cm cervical fibroid weighing one-and-half kgs through a laparoscopic hysterectomy. 48-year-old resident of Boisar, Palghar district, Maharashtra a mother of two. She underwent tubal surgery and 2 LCSC surgeries for deliveries. Post […]

    A 22-Year-Old Boy With A Rare Heart Condition Successfully Treated At Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road

    Mumbai: A team led by Dr Mayuresh Pradhan, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and consisting Dr Chetan Bhambhure( Cardiologist), Dr Vasudeo( Anaesthetist), Mr Shankar Gupta ( Perfusionist)gave  second lease of life to a 22-year-old boy with   Aortic Dissection, a rare and serious condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the body’s main artery (aorta) […]

    70-year-old patient successfully treated for rare eye infection at Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital

    Patasho Devi was at risk of losing complete vision; her diagnosis done through a specialised ocular microbiology lab 13th of October is observed at World Sight Day New Delhi : Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital treated a 70-year-old female patient, Patasho Devi (from Sonipat, Haryana) for a rare eye infection, keratitis. The patient was partially […]

    Safe Abortion: A basic human right

    An abortion is a medical procedure that terminates pregnancy. For millions of women who become pregnant, it is a fundamental healthcare requirement. It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in abortion every year worldwide. According to the United Nations Population Funds’ State of the World Population Report 2022 abortion is the third leading […]