A 50-year-old patient suffering from a severe headache for nearly a month was successfully treated at Medicover Hospital, Kharghar, after doctors diagnosed a rare neurological condition. The patient's headache became worse while sitting or standing and improved on lying down. Further investigations revealed a leak
Dr. Vishakha Agarwal, Oral and Maxillofacial Oncosurgeon at HCG Cancer Centre Vadodara How long should a mouth ulcer last before you worry? When does a hoarse voice stop being "just a cold"? And could a seemingly harmless lump in the neck be more than a swollen gland? For many
In a significant medical achievement, doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital, Sheelanagar, successfully performed a complex brain tumour removal surgery while the patient was awake and conversing, ensuring no neurological damage. The brain, being one of the most delicate and vital organs in the human body,
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which disease causing fungi suppress the human immune system, a breakthrough that could pave the way for more effective treatments against life threatening fungal infections and antifungal resistant "superbugs." The study, conducted using zebrafish models and human immune
Even mild abnormalities in heart function may be associated with tissue damage in brain regions responsible for memory and cognition, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. The findings provide fresh evidence of the close relationship between cardiovascular health and
Drinking coffee regularly may significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver related deaths, according to a new study that adds to the growing body of evidence supporting coffee's potential role in liver health. Researchers found that individuals consuming up to
Hospitals across several cities in India are reporting a resurgence of Influenza A (H1N1) cases amid fluctuating weather conditions, with doctors observing an increase in patients presenting with severe respiratory symptoms, including persistent cough, high fever and lung congestion. While most patients are being managed
Medical educators across India have raised concerns over the declining standards of medical education and training, warning that the rapid expansion of medical colleges without corresponding investments in infrastructure, faculty and clinical training capacity could adversely affect healthcare quality and patient safety. The concerns were
A 29-year-old woman with a severe post burn deformity of the left chest and breast, resulting from a childhood burn injury, has successfully undergone very complex reconstructive plastic surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi. The patient sustained flame burns injuries at the age of five. The
Dr Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital For decades, the public health message around oral cancer has been incredibly black and white: if you don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or drink heavily, you’re basically safe. But lately, those of us in oncology and
