India may face a significant increase in the number of cancer patients over the next decade and a half, with cases projected to rise to nearly 2 million (20 lakh) by 2040, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, informed the
The announcement was made on the 39 th Foundation Day of the Aster DM Healthcare 5 state-of-the-art radiation therapy centres to be established across India; first centre inWayanad to be operational within six monthsAster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integratedhealthcare providers in India, announced
Dr. Aishwarya R Consultant - Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield HospitalWorld AIDS Day 2025 highlights key signs and symptoms of HIV that people often miss. Knowingthem early can support timely testing and care.World AIDS Day is marked every year to raise awareness about HIV and to remind
RG Hospitals is pleased to announce a significant advancement in itsclinical and technological capabilities with the signing of an agreement to acquire four state-of-the-artIntuitive Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery Systems, which will be installed across RG Hospitals key locations.This powerhouse upgrade equips RG Hospitals to
Located in the Financial District of Hyderabad, the 25-floor, 5,00,000 sq. ft. Medicover Hospital stands as India’s tallest and most technologically advanced healthcare tower, offering 550 beds, 13 operation theatres, 200 ICU beds, and comprehensive specialty services under one roof Marking a new milestone in India’s healthcare journey, Medicover Hospitals has
Dr. Ganesh Shenoy, Director of SurgicalGastroenterology and Robotic Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City,Bengaluru, has set a world record of completing the most number of robotic herniasurgeries-13, by a single surgeon using a single da Vinci surgical system in a singleday. This achievement showcases Dr.
Dr. Arcy Billoria, Head Lab & HIC, Consultant Microbiologist, Infection Control Specialist, Aster Prime HospitalAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is when microorganisms develop the ability to grow, even when they are exposed to antimicrobial medicines that are meant to kill them or limit their growth.The World AMR
- Blockage in a major brain blood vessel of a 60-year-old man- Mechanical thrombectomy performed by KIMS Icon Hospital doctors- Procedure completed in record timeDoctors at KIMS Icon Hospital, Visakhapatnam, set a remarkable record by successfully treating a stroke patient in just 9 minutes. The
The OSSI survey revealed that 87.2% of surgeons saw higher patient interest after the 2019 IRDAI mandate for inclusion of bariatric and metabolic surgery. However, most surgeons reported under-utilization of insurance coverage due to low awareness, high out of pocket costs, and complex paperwork. A
Aster Whitefield implemented the state-of-the-art technology for cancer treatment last year and is India’s only hospital offering IOeRT, completing 140+ procedures with proven clinical success in a year. Radiation delivered during surgery ensures higher precision, faster recovery, and minimal damage to healthy tissue. Clinical
