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
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at accelerating India's efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework adopts a life
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to unveil a comprehensive child healthcare programme aimed at strengthening early childhood care and improving health outcomes for children from birth to three years of age. The initiative will focus on providing structured home based care, early
Dr Rajesh KS, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, Kinder Women's Hospital Bangalore Even as we observe Autistic Pride Day, we know that while plenty of attention is given to communication and social development in this area, three equally important aspects of a child's well-being are often ignored.
Sankara Eye Hospital, India and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize paediatric eye care and myopia treatment, marking a major step forward in clinical collaboration, research and education. Researchers from India and Hongkong commit to collaborate to
A new study has highlighted a growing public health challenge among children living in India's urban slums, revealing that many face a double burden of malnutrition experiencing both undernutrition in early life and obesity during childhood. Researchers from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, tracked 250 children
A baby's laughter may be more than just a heartwarming moment for parents it could offer valuable insights into early brain development, social learning, and emotional growth, according to emerging research in developmental neuroscience. Scientists studying infant behaviour have found that laughter plays a crucial role
With May observed as Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Manipal Hospital Dwarka in collaboration with IAP Delhi and IAP West Delhi, organised its Annual Celiac Support Group & Kids Wellness Day to promote awareness around gut health, early diagnosis, and healthy gluten free living among children.
Doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children successfully performed a complex, high-risk, four-hour brain tumour surgery on a 3-month-old infant weighing just 5.6 kg, giving the child a second chance at life. The surgery was led by Dr. Abhishek Nadkarni, Consultant Neurosurgeon, along with Dr. Sheena Ali, Consultant Neurosurgeon, and the paediatric
After years of weakness and pain due to post-polio syndrome, the patient experiences improved strength, balance, and confidence through a comprehensive cell-based treatment approach~ Walking across a room is something most people do without thinking. For 33-year-old Sumit, it had long been a daily struggle requiring
