A lung transplant may offer a survival advantage for carefully selected patients with advanced lung cancer confined to the lungs, according to a new study published in JAMA. The findings suggest that transplantation could become a treatment option for patients who have exhausted conventional therapies
In a significant milestone for India's medical technology sector, Vadodara based Mediyant Technologies has secured USFDA 510(k) clearance and a Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) Class C manufacturing licence for what is being recognized as India's first indigenously manufactured heart lung machine. The achievement
A Class XII student from Hyderabad has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model for the early detection of lung cancer, combining DNA methylation biomarkers with machine learning to improve the accuracy of non invasive cancer screening. The research highlights the growing potential of AI-driven diagnostics
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
Vaping is increasingly gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults worldwide, but healthcare experts are warning that the trend may carry serious health risks despite being widely perceived as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, are battery-operated devices
A 65-year-old woman from Faridabad is breathing independently one year after a bilateral lung transplant, marking a first by a private hospital in Delhi and an important milestone for lung transplant care in the capital. A year ago, a 65-year-old woman from Faridabad was living with
A nine-month-old infant suffering from severe respiratory complications was successfully treated and saved after being airlifted from Chhattisgarh to Hyderabad and undergoing intensive care for over a month at KIMS Cuddles, Kondapur. According to Dr Parag Dekate, Clinical Director of Paediatrics and Head of the Paediatric
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Associate Director - Lung Transplantation, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Bengaluru Attributed to Dr. Pavan Yadav, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Associate Director - Lung
Lungs and eyes suffered chemical injury due to ammonia exposure 15 days of intensive treatment helped patient recover Doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital, Visakhapatnam, saved the life of a 37-year-old man who sustained severe injuries following a blast at his workplace and exposure to ammonia gas and
Leading multi-specialty healthcare provider Medanta – The Medicity has launched a year-round lung health awareness and screening initiative across the Delhi NCR, aimed at addressing the growing burden of respiratory diseases in the region. The initiative focuses on promoting preventive respiratory care through early screening, public
