The pioneering surgeries were performed on two patients—an elderly individual with a hip fracture and another suffering from advanced hip arthritis, both presenting multiple comorbidities. In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Dr Ramneek Mahajan and his team at Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, have
Private hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have suspended Aarogyasri healthcare services, citing substantial unpaid dues from the respective state governments. This suspension has left numerous beneficiaries without access to essential medical treatments, exacerbating healthcare challenges for economically disadvantaged populations. Mounting Financial Strain on Private Hospitals The
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
Innovative Research Highlights Environmental Concerns and Health Implications A recent study utilizing spider webs as natural air samplers has uncovered the presence of at least 12 heavy metals in the air of Kochi city, some of which are known to be toxic. This pioneering research offers
Advancement in Thoracic Surgery Marks a New Era in Patient Care All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, has successfully performed a complex lung surgery on a patient diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. This achievement underscores the institute's commitment to providing cutting-edge
The Telerobotic-assisted Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting procedure was successfully completed in 58 minutes, with exceptional precision and a total latency of less than 35-40 milliseconds (1/20th of a second) The world’s first Robotic Beating Heart Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB) was performed
India's medical technology (MedTech) sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, positioning the nation as a formidable player on the global stage. With a current market share of 1.65%, India ranks among the top 20 MedTech markets worldwide and stands as the fourth largest in Asia. Projections
Manipal Hospital Whitefield today launched a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Bay within its emergency department, aiming to enhance the quality of care for young patients in a child-friendly and comforting environment. A significant step forward in enhancing paediatric care, this newly established facility will address the
The roadshows aimed at training more Indian surgeons in innovative robotic techniques for hernia surgery and safer cholecystectomy approaches, enhancing patient outcomes. The training was done using one of the latest robotic-assisted surgery technologies, the da Vinci Xi system. Intuitive, a global leader in minimally
Wegener’s Granulomatosis, a rare disease that is 1 in 10,00,000 children A 7-year-old girl was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor. A detailed medical evaluation revealed a rare, life-threatening autoimmune condition, Wegener's Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA),
