Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
Three-hour microsurgical procedure successfully repairs rare pediatric canalicular injury Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kurnool, successfully restored the eyelid anatomy and tear drainage function of a six year-old girl after performing a complex three hour microsurgical reconstruction following a severe eye injury sustained in a domestic accident. Sharing
dedicated exclusively to women and children, today inaugurated its state-of the art 120 bed super speciality hospital in Vijay Nagar, Indore. Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav Hon'ble Mayor, Indore was present during the launch of the new hospital. The launch marks Ankura Hospitals' strategic entry into Madhya Pradesh,
Dr. Mithun K N, Consultant Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru When a child complains of pain while urinating, wets the bed repeatedly, or makes too many trips to the bathroom, parents tend to reach for familiar explanations. Some of those explanations are accurate.
Apollo Children's Hospitals has launched its Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Robotic Urology, marking the successful completion of more than 400 robotic surgeries in children. The milestone reflects over a decade of pioneering work in minimally invasive paediatric surgery and strengthens the hospital's position as
Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
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
Researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered mobile application designed to support clinicians in making faster and more accurate decisions in pediatric emergency departments, potentially improving outcomes for critically ill children before laboratory and imaging results become available. The application is powered
A diarrhoeal outbreak in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has been traced to E. coli contaminated drinking water that was being sold illegally, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and launch an investigation into unauthorized water distribution practices. The incident has raised fresh concerns over drinking water
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
