Transported from Solapur to Hyderabad by road on ECMO support Managed on ECMO and ventilator support for a week Discharged in good health after 25 days of multidisciplinary treatment Doctors at KIMS Hospitals successfully saved the life of a 32-year-old woman doctor from Solapur, Maharashtra, who developed severe
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
Dr Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital For decades, the public health message around oral cancer has been incredibly black and white: if you don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or drink heavily, you’re basically safe. But lately, those of us in oncology and
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Unified Health Interface (UHI), a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aimed at creating an open, interoperable and citizen centric digital healthcare ecosystem. The platform is designed to enable seamless access to healthcare
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital A sore throat during summer is often triggered by environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, allergies, or viral infections rather than the season itself. Summer sore throats are usually linked to dryness, temperature changes, and increased exposure to
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges and institutions across the country to initiate the conversion of postgraduate diploma seats into corresponding MD and MS seats, marking a significant policy shift in India's postgraduate medical education framework. In a recent directive, the NMC instructed
Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR Chennai Many people suffer from knee pain, back pain or joint stiffness and learn to live with it. Many assume this is a normal part of ageing and get used to the discomfort. But
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
Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi, Sr Consultant, Medical oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Kalaburagi. The human esophagus is a masterpiece of muscular coordination, a hollow, ten inch conduit that serves as the vital link between the external world and our internal chemistry. In a healthy body, a series of rhythmic contractions
Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor. While these drugs are being hailed as 'miracle' shots for weight loss, they come with a complex set of side
