New Delhi: In a major bureaucratic development, senior IAS officer Sunil Kumar Barnwal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Authority (NHA). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment, granting him the rank of Additional Secretary
In a significant ruling underscoring the urgency of uninterrupted healthcare access, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the additional director of the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) to provide immediate cashless treatment to a cancer patient. This order was issued despite an administrative delay caused
In a case that truly showcased the technological advancements achieved by Bangalore, India in the field of Neuroscience, Niyati (name changed), a 37-year-old young IT Professional from Bengaluru working at US decided to head home for a complex surgery at the junction on base of
A new analysis published in The Lancet has raised caution over the growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, warning that it may inadvertently lead to the deskilling of medical practitioners.The report highlights that while AI-enabled technologies are transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient
This procedure ensured safe delivery and fibroid removal in a high-risk pregnancyMyomectomy is a surgical removal of fibroids and is classified as rare during pregnancy due to the significant risk it poses to the mother and the fetus. Performing this procedure on a pregnant uterus
Contaminated food and water during the monsoon can trigger a sharp rise in Hepatitis A cases among children. Early signs such as yellowing of the skin and eyes, fever, and loss of appetite should not be ignoredWith the onset of monsoon, there is a marked
Dr. Priyanka Kuri, Consultant - Dermatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruWhen we think of premature aging, our minds immediately jump to sunlight and UV rays — and rightly so. Sun exposure is the single biggest external factor behind wrinkles, pigmentation, and sagging skin. But what most
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruTurning 30 often feels like crossing into a new chapter of adulthood. Careers stabilize, responsibilities multiply, and health sometimes takes a back seat. But the 30s are also when the body begins to show the
The Indian robotic surgical systems market is poised for substantial growth, forecasted to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% through 2036, according to a recent report by GlobalData. This surge is driven by increasing adoption of advanced robotic surgical technologies
India has officially released its first-ever national guidelines for animal blood transfusion and blood banks, set to bring major scientific, ethical, and operational advances to veterinary care across the country.Landmark Guidelines for Veterinary Blood Banks The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry
