The two-year-old baby was having Hirschsprung’s disease which affects 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 children and leads to severe constipation. The baby became Mumbai’s first patient to be treated through a scarless endoscopic procedure called PREM at Gleneagles Hospital In a remarkable milestone, Gleneagles Hospital has become
In a landmark regulatory reform to ensure patient safety, standardization, and quality assurance, the Government of India has made it mandatory for all diagnostic laboratories—including standalone, hospital-based, and chain labs—to register under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act (CEA), 2010. The Ministry of Health and
In a firm stance aimed at addressing gender imbalance and reinforcing accountability within the healthcare system, the Government of Haryana has issued show-cause notices to the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) in-charges of 12 Community Health Centres (CHCs) across the state. These centers have reported alarmingly
KIMS Hospital, Minister Road, has conducted Its largest-ever AI-driven study on pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) detection using chest X-rays (CXRs). A total of 16,675 CXRs of adult patients were analyzed retrospectively using an advanced AI tool, qXR, without direct clinician intervention. The study focused on two
Dr Vinay Kumaraswamy, Consultant-Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Rajaji Nagar Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or arthritic knee joint with an artificial joint made of metal, plastic, or ceramic materials. India has emerged as a popular
With its first centre at Prestige Tech Park, Narayana Health combines cutting-edge diagnostics with fast-track health assessments and advanced screening for working professionals Narayana Health today announced the formal launch of Narayana Aarogyam, a preventive screening initiative designed to empower individuals through early detection and personalised
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a groundbreaking inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at developing India's first real-time early warning system to detect zoonotic diseases that may spill over from birds to humans. This initiative underscores the nation's commitment to proactive public health
A team led by Nitin Singhal removed the 8 cm long tumor from a sensitive area behind the abdominal cavity by using advanced da Vinci robotic technology. The tumor was in a challenging location, making removal difficult. However, robotic-assisted surgery minimized surgical trauma, reduced
Parag Ingle, Consultant Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Nagpur Your kidneys may be small, but their role in keeping you healthy is massive. These bean-shaped organs filter waste, balance electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and even support bone health. Yet, despite their importance, kidney disease
Launches Advanced Pathology Laboratory Offering Over 2500+ Tests in collaboration with Star Path Lab in Pathankot American Institute of Pathology & Laboratory Sciences Pvt Ltd (Ampath), has expanded its footprint in Punjab with the launch of a new pathology laboratory in Pathankot. This expansion is in
