An 89-year-old woman, left completely paralyzed after a fall, regains movement and independence following complex spine surgery and intensive recovery care In a deeply emotional and challenging case, Dr. Amit Sharma, Spine Surgeon, Neo Spine Clinic, Mumbai, helped an 89-year-old woman regain movement and independence after she was
An 8-year-old boy from Kolkata who had lost his ability to walk owing to a severe 74-degree spinal deformity (kyphosis), loss of two vertebrae, and progressive paralysis (paraparesis). This complex case of advanced spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s spine) was treated successfully by a team of expert neurologists at KIMS Hospitals
This wearable polygraph doesn’t detect lies, it detects stress. Researchers have developed a next generation wearable “polygraph” device capable of continuously detecting and monitoring stress levels in real time, marking a significant advancement in mental health monitoring and wearable healthcare technology. The newly developed device is
Dr Ankit Mahuvakar, Consultant Head & Neck Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali "Thyroid cancer is being diagnosed more often in India and across the world, especially among women and younger adults. In India, registry data show that thyroid cancer incidence in women rose from 2.4 to 3.9 per
Dr Intezar Mehdi, Director and HOD, Paediatric Haemato-Oncologist and BMT Specialist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru. For many years, thalassemia treatment was only about blood transfusions. While transfusions remain essential and life-saving for patients with severe cases of thalassemia, they are only a part of managing the condition but not
Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospitals. People often sort of automatically tie the word “thyroid” to women’s health. Like from pregnancy complications to weight gain and hormonal imbalance, thyroid disorders are presented as a kind of female problem. And even though women are diagnosed
Dr. S M Fayaz, Lead & Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, KIMS Hospitals(Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences),Mahadevapura, Bengaluru "Grandfather's disease" is officially entering its new era. As of 2026, hypertension is no longer a disease that affects our grandparents but has become a hallmark of successful youth. ● Chronic
Dr A Satya Srinivas, Medical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Hospital, Vijayawada In oncology, stage at diagnosis is one of the most consequential variables in a patient's outcome. It is a clinical term, but it carries an entirely human meaning: the earlier a cancer is found, the more options
Dr. Dandu Hemanth Naga Varma, Consultant Surgical Ongologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag It often starts in a way that feels almost too ordinary to worry about, a sore throat that lingers a little too long, a voice that sounds slightly different, or the uncomfortable feeling that something is
Dr Nikhil Mehta Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Cervical cancer has long been associated with middle aged women, but a concerning shift is underway. Increasingly, younger women, especially those in their 20s and early 30s are being diagnosed with the disease. This emerging trend underscores a critical
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