Boston Scientific’s Watchman device, designed to prevent stroke by closing off the left atrial appendage in the heart, has recently come under scrutiny after the FDA flagged safety concerns linked to its use. As of July30, 2025, Boston Scientific has reported 120 serious injuries and
In a nation where lakhs await life-saving transplants due to the unavailability of the desired organ, Sahyadri Hospitals has launched ‘Zindagi Milegi Dobara’, an initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and encouraging citizens to pledge for organ donation. India has one of the lowest organ
Aster MIMS, Calicut, has made medical history by performing Kerala’s first and the country’s fifth Fetal Balloon Aortic Valvotomy a rare and complex keyhole heart valve intervention on a six-month old fetus of a 25-year-old expectant mother, Muhsina. The case came into attention when Muhsina underwent
Visakhapatnam doctors perform CPR with ECMO - Man accidentally inhaled isobutyl nitrate - Rare, life-saving procedure brings him back from the brink The thought of the heart suddenly stopping is terrifying. But in Visakhapatnam, a man’s heart stopped multiple times. Luckily, being at the right hospital at the
Be Cautious — It Could Be Life-Threatening Middle-aged adults urged to differentiate symptoms and seek timely care Many neglect feeling it as a gastric problem Take over-the-counter medication, particularly antacids Should consult doctors for such symptoms Suggests Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Kamineni
Kauvery Hospitals, one of South India’s fastest-growing healthcare institutions, announced the successful completion of 760+ organ transplants across its network since 2024, spanning kidney, liver, heart, and lung procedures. The Electronic City unit alone contributed 64 successful transplants, including 52 kidney and 11 liver transplants
Over 70% of employees face lifestyle-related health risks; Only 20% of employers offer regular health screening MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, in collaboration with CII, today unveiled the second edition of its corporate wellness report, marking a continued effort to decode the evolving landscape
In honour of National Doctor’s Day, Medgate Today hosted a special podcast episode at its state‑of‑the‑art studio in Jasola, New Delhi. Titled “The Healing Edge: Story Behind the Stethoscope”, the series welcomed more than 20 distinguished doctors to share their heartfelt experiences, crafting an inspiring
Dr Milind Jambagi, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Head of PICU & Emergency Services at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, has been named Global Chairperson of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies’ (WFPICCS) Education Committee, Ontario, marking a proud milestone for
In a breakthrough that blends surgical precision with patient-centric innovation, doctors at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, have successfully treated a 48-year-old IT professional from Pune through a minimally invasive triple vessel coronary artery bypass procedure. The surgery, performed on April 28, 2025, by
