A cancer patient seeking access to a life-saving medicine has died after her petition was reportedly listed for hearing 57 times without a final resolution, reigniting concerns over delays in cases involving access to essential medicines. The incident has prompted the Working Group on Access
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home starter dose for Leqembi (lecanemab), the Alzheimer's disease therapy jointly developed by Eisai and Biogen, marking a significant step toward improving treatment convenience for patients with early Alzheimer's disease. Until now, patients initiating Leqembi therapy
Doctors have clarified that the recent COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district do not indicate a resurgence of the virus, describing the infections as an isolated cluster rather than the beginning of a new wave. The reassurance comes after the district reported two
The multidisciplinary team at Wadia Hospital treated a 2.5-month-old baby girl with life-threatening hypertriglyceridemia caused by Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency (LPLD), a very rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 1,000,000 individuals in the general population What began as an evaluation for an enlarged heart in a
Continuing its nationwide quot; Save the Brain quot; movement, the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) organized Stroke 360°, a one-day scientific and educational program in Salem on 12th July 2026. Conducted in association with Stroke Academy, Salem Brain Club, and the Association of Physicians of India (API), Salem Chapter,
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an advanced Placenta on Chip platform that replicates the human placental barrier, offering a powerful new tool to study foetal development, maternal health and the safety of medicines used during pregnancy. The innovation is
Apollo Children's Hospitals has launched its Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Robotic Urology, marking the successful completion of more than 400 robotic surgeries in children. The milestone reflects over a decade of pioneering work in minimally invasive paediatric surgery and strengthens the hospital's position as
Milann Fertility and Birthing Hospital, Bengaluru successfully managed a challenging case of chronic endometritis, a silent inflammatory condition of the uterus that can affect embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes, helping a 39-year-old woman achieve an ongoing IVF pregnancy under the expert supervision of Dr. Shilpa Ellur, Senior Consultant, Reproductive
AIIMS Patna has developed a Government of India patented indigenous tubular brain retractor designed to improve the precision and safety of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures while significantly reducing treatment costs. The innovation is expected to enhance access to advanced brain surgeries by offering a cost
Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
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