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
Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru, has announced the onboarding of five distinguished specialists; four Consultant Medical Gastroenterologists and two senior Interventional Cardiologists; marking a major advancement in its mission to deliver comprehensive, advanced, and compassionate care for patients with complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic disorders as well as advanced cardiac rhythm
Mankind Pharma today launched “Act at 30 – It’s Time for a Heart Check,” a nationwide preventive health movement aimed at redefining when cardiovascular vigilance must begin, shifting the focus to age 30. Emerging clinical evidence indicates that nearly one in four Indians aged 30–39 may
Health Experts Call for Early Detection, Preventive Care and Lifestyle Action Ahead of World Hypertension Day 2026 “In today’s time, it is essential that we make our communities more sensitive and aware, and strengthen awareness about hypertension. Due to changing lifestyles and reduced attention to physical
Cardiovascular experts in India are highlighting that while cutting edge stent technologies and modern cardiac interventions are transforming heart treatment outcomes, long term success still depends on patient adherence, lifestyle changes, preventive healthcare, and a collaborative “heart team” approach. Medical specialists note that advancements such as
Bengaluru witnessed a landmark moment in healthcare with the successful hosting of REVIVE 2025, the first-ever international conference on Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation in Karnataka. Organized by Vaayu Chest and Sleep Specialty Center, the event brought together over 140 delegates in this one-day conclave including leading pulmonologists, cardiologists, rehabilitation
marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cardiovascular care and intervention. This innovative catheter system is designed to enhance precision, safety, and procedural efficiency in cardiac procedures, offering physicians a next-generation solution for complex interventions. With cardiovascular diseases being one of the leading causes of
- Effective solutions for every cardiac problem - Tollywood Actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas - No need for abortions just because of heart issues in unborn children - It’s our responsibility to protect and restore their health - Grand celebration of World Heart Day at KIMS Hospital When parents hear that
Visakhapatnam doctors perform CPR with ECMO - Man accidentally inhaled isobutyl nitrate - Rare, life-saving procedure brings him back from the brink The thought of the heart suddenly stopping is terrifying. But in Visakhapatnam, a man’s heart stopped multiple times. Luckily, being at the right hospital at the
By Dr. Achal Saradava, Sr. Orthopedic Surgeon,HCG Hospitals, Rajkot Does age play a significant role in Joint Replacement Surgery, or Arthroplasty? The answer would be “No”. What truly matters is the quality of life people will be living irrespective of age. If your joint pain is affecting the quality of your life,
