Health activist A. Veronica Mary has called for the establishment of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan facilities in rural government hospitals across Tamil Nadu. This appeal follows a Right to Information (RTI) revelation indicating that the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation
Treatment for Bilateral Wilms Tumour Achieved - Only 16 Similar Cases Documented Worldwide-In a ground-breaking medical achievement, Doctors at Fortis Escorts, Okhla, have successfully performed India's first treatment of Bilateral Wilms Tumour (nephroblastoma), a rare and complex form of paediatric kidney cancer in a 6-year-old
Dr. N Sapna Lulla, Lead Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangalorePregnancy is a transformative period marked by significant physiological changes. While most pregnancies progress smoothly, some may involve complications that require immediate medical attention. One such complication is the formation of a
Tumor Mapped Through 3D ModellingFirst-of-its-Kind Keyhole Surgery in Such Anomalous Tumor Performed SuccessfullyA 45-year-old woman from Kompally, Hyderabad, was diagnosed with a rare congenital condition where her kidneys were fused and pancake-shaped, instead of the usual bean-like structure. Moreover, the kidneys were positioned abnormally lower
Both kidneys of the patient were present on the same side, fused together, with tangled arteries, veins, and ureters, adding significant complexity to the removal of the tumor. The advanced features offered by the robotic system enabled the surgeons to precisely remove the tumor
The patient presented with abdominal distension, weight loss, and loss of appetite over two months and underwent Hypothermic, Intraperitoneal, Exothermic Chemotherapy (HIPEC) suregry~ A team led by Dr Donald Babu,Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai saved the life of a 60-year-old woman detected with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)
This article aims to shed light on the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for diseases that impact one’s breathing. Emphysema (causes shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (making one prone to constant
American Oncology Institute (AOI) in Imphal has successfully treated two patients with advanced thyroid cancer, marking a major achievement in combating a condition that has been rising rapidly, especially among East Asian populations and in northeast India.Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumor of
Dr. Akila-V- Nephrologist-Aster CMI Hospital-Bangalore.Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard deposits formed from minerals and salts that crystallize in the kidneys. Affecting millions worldwide, these stones can cause severe pain and discomfort.The Formation of Kidney StonesKidney stones form when urine becomes concentrated,
In a remarkable display of medical expertise and patient resilience at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, an 85-year-old woman has made a full recovery after undergoing a complex surgery for ovarian cancer.Mrs. Savitri Agarwal was initially diagnosed through a CT Scan with an ovarian mass
