Advanced Endovascular Procedure Saves 45-Year-Old Patient Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Seethammadhara, successfully treated a rare and complex giant brain aneurysm in a 45-year-old man using a minimally invasive endovascular procedure, eliminating the need for open brain surgery. The life-saving intervention was performed by the Neuro and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate three major healthcare infrastructure projects at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, to the nation on July 17, significantly enhancing the institute's capacity for specialised treatment, critical care and medical research. The announcement
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of packaged food manufacturers, prompting the industry to seek greater clarity on food definitions, labelling norms and standards for emerging ingredients. The move is part of the regulator's broader efforts to
Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospital successfully treated a 67-year-old man with a complex coronary artery disease using an advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) guided left main bifurcation stenting procedure, eliminating the need for open heart bypass surgery. According to Dr. Spandana, Consultant Cardiologist, the patient, Dudekula
India's five year breast cancer survival rate has improved to 65.7%, reflecting progress in cancer care, but it continues to lag behind high-income countries, according to new estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the journal Nature Medicine. The findings underscore the need
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has inaugurated Ashoka Health City and the Ashoka Women & Children Hospital in Nashik, marking a major addition to healthcare infrastructure in North Maharashtra. The integrated healthcare campus aims to improve access to advanced super speciality care, medical education and
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's commitment to becoming a global leader in healthcare innovation by promoting indigenous research, medical technology and affordable healthcare solutions. Addressing a convocation ceremony in Lucknow, he said the country's growing capabilities in gene therapy, nuclear medicine, medical devices
Forus Health has launched FH Eyepal, a portable Connected Digital Eye Clinic designed to expand access to comprehensive eye care by enabling healthcare providers to conduct advanced eye examinations beyond traditional hospital settings. The solution aims to improve early detection of eye diseases through intelligent
Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has facilitated cashless healthcare treatment worth ₹1.91 lakh crore through a network of more than 37,000 empanelled hospitals across India, highlighting the scheme's growing role in expanding financial protection and access to quality healthcare. The
