Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, successfully removed a large kidney stone from a pregnant woman in her early second trimester, ensuring the safety of both the mother and the foetus. According to Dr. Y. Manoj Kumar, Head of the Department of Urology and Senior Consultant Urologist,
India's rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem is failing to reach millions of people living with diabetes due to persistent digital inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health. The research highlights that older adults, rural populations, women and economically disadvantaged communities continue
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Aster Prime Hospital, successfully removed a rare 500-gram abdominal tumor from a sixmonth old baby girl weighing just six kilograms. One month after the surgery, the infant is thriving, gaining weight appropriately, feeding well, and enjoying a healthy
Healthcare services at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, have been affected following a week long strike by nearly 700 contractual employees, who are demanding regularisation of their services and promotions without mandatory examinations. The protesting staff, many of whom were recruited during
The child suffered nearly 60% burn injuries after accidentally falling into a container of hot liquid and later developed cardiac arrest. Advanced pediatric intensive care, infection control, wound management, and multidisciplinary treatment at Ankura Hospital for Women & Children, Pune, helped him overcome life threatening
India has crossed the milestone of more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, reflecting growing public awareness and support for organ and tissue donation across the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The achievement marks a significant step in the
Health authorities have intensified preparedness measures for dengue and other vector borne diseases following concerns that El Niño weather conditions could increase the risk of outbreaks during the upcoming transmission season. The advisory comes after observations of higher dengue incidence during previous El Niño years,
China has become the first country to approve a commercially available invasive brain computer interface (BCI) system, authorizing the use of NEO, a coin sized neural implant designed to help people with paralysis regain motor function and communicate through direct brain signals. The approval positions
A new Australian study has shed light on why walking tends to become slower, less efficient, and more tiring as people age, revealing that the body increasingly prioritizes stability over energy efficiency in an effort to reduce the risk of falls. The research, led by Flinders
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