Andhra Pradesh recorded its first successful pancreas organ donation, marking a significant milestone in the state's organ transplantation programme under AP Jeevan Daan. Marishetty Chinna Rao (26), a resident of Munagapaka village in Anakapalli district, sustained severe injuries in a road accident and was admitted to
Kerala has reported two deaths due to leptospirosis and identified nine new cases of the bacterial disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and public awareness measures amid the ongoing monsoon season. The state health department has urged residents, particularly those in high risk areas,
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
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
National Conference Conducted Under the Aegis of KIMS Hospitals, Seethammadhara Experts Participated from Across the Country Such Conferences Are Crucial for Young Doctors ‘Gastro Update 4th Edition’ Concludes Successfully Gastrointestinal and liver diseases are increasing as part of changing lifestyles, said Dr. Chalapathi Rao Achanta, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and
Dr Intezar Mehdi, Director and HOD, Paediatric Haemato-Oncologist and BMT Specialist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru. For many years, thalassemia treatment was only about blood transfusions. While transfusions remain essential and life-saving for patients with severe cases of thalassemia, they are only a part of managing the condition but not
Aster Whitefield Hospital Launches Karnataka’s First Dedicated Liver ICU: Pivotal shift in Liver specific critical care in the Region Bengaluru, April 24, 2026: Taking a major initiative towards expert liver care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has declared the launch of the first dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Karnataka.
Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead & Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Bengaluru World Liver Day, celebrated each year on 19th April, is a global event that seeks to increase awareness regarding liver health, promote prevention,
Catering to individuals at risk of fatty liver, hepatitis, alcohol related liver disease, and metabolic disorders, the new Liver Clinic provides structured screening, advanced diagnostics, and personalised care for long term liver health With liver related conditions such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis, alcohol-related liver damage,
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation. Body weight has served as a main measurement tool for metabolic health assessment since the commencement of
