The surgical gastroenterology team at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, has successfully removed a rare and highly complex functioning paraganglioma from a woman who had been suffering from debilitating symptoms for nearly eight years. The patient was treated at several prestigious institutes in North and South India.
The multidisciplinary team at Wadia Hospital treated a 2.5-month-old baby girl with life-threatening hypertriglyceridemia caused by Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency (LPLD), a very rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 1,000,000 individuals in the general population What began as an evaluation for an enlarged heart in a
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
Dr. Vishakha Agarwal, Oral and Maxillofacial Oncosurgeon at HCG Cancer Centre Vadodara How long should a mouth ulcer last before you worry? When does a hoarse voice stop being "just a cold"? And could a seemingly harmless lump in the neck be more than a swollen gland? For many
Drinking coffee regularly may significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver related deaths, according to a new study that adds to the growing body of evidence supporting coffee's potential role in liver health. Researchers found that individuals consuming up to
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
A rare, life threatening combination of cardiac and intestinal emergencies in a newborn was successfully managed through seamless multidisciplinary care at Ankura Hospital, giving the baby a new lease on life and a chance to grow healthy For the first time in India, a highly coordinated
Following the news that MasterChef India Season 1 winner Pankaj Bhadouria has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the need to raise awareness about the disease has once again come into focus. Early detection of breast cancer can make treatment more effective and significantly improve a
