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
Andhra Pradesh recorded its first successful pancreas organ donation, marking a significant milestone in the state's organ transplantation programme under AP Jeevan Daan. Marishetty Chinna Rao (26), a resident of Munagapaka village in Anakapalli district, sustained severe injuries in a road accident and was admitted to
In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and advanced neurosurgical expertise, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar successfully treated a 32-year-old HR professional from Bolani who had been suffering from severe chronic head pain for nearly four years following a traumatic workplace accident. The patient sustained a life threatening
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
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
A new study has shed light on why the Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine, widely used to protect against tuberculosis (TB), may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that the vaccine appears to reprogram the immune system, creating long term changes that
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
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Family's decision to donate kidneys, corneas and skin underscores the life saving impact of deceased organ donation ~ In a profound act of compassion amid grief, the family of a 69 year old (F) Mumbai resident, declared brain dead on 28 June 2026, chose to give life beyond
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Director - Stereotactic and Functional Neurosciences & Senior Consultant Dept. of NeuroSpine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund For many years, epilepsy management primarily focused on controlling seizures through medication. While this approach remains a cornerstone of treatment, advances in neurological care have transformed our understanding of
