In a significant milestone for hearing healthcare in India, doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, have successfully performed the country's first Smart Cochlear Implant surgery on a three-year-old child suffering from severe hearing loss. The procedure marks an important advancement in cochlear implant technology and opens
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to impact India’s medical tourism sector, with a noticeable decline in overseas patient inflow to leading hospitals across the country, according to industry observers. India has long been a preferred destination for international patients seeking affordable, high
Zydus Lifesciences is set to enter the digital healthcare space with the planned launch of artificial intelligence (AI)-based glucose monitoring devices, marking a strategic expansion into technology driven diabetes management solutions. The upcoming devices are expected to leverage AI algorithms and real-time data analytics to provide
Dr. Vidyashankar Panchangam, Director & Lead Consultant, Nephrology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru. Kidney disease is also referred to as a “silent condition,” which means that most people are unaware of the signs and symptoms of kidney disease until it is in advanced stages. Although blood tests are commonly used
Marking World Kidney Day, Aster Prime Hospital organized a Walkathon and Yoga session at Krishna Kanth Park, Yousufguda, on Sunday morning to create awareness about kidney health and the importance of preventive care. The event was conducted in association with Krishna Kanth Park Walker's Association and
International conference on vascular diseases held in Hyderabad Emphasising the importance of continuous learning and practical exposure for medical professionals, Dr. Bhaskar Rao, CMD of KIMS Group of Hospitals, said that training workshops and academic conferences play a vital role in equipping young doctors with the
Call by LB Nagar Kamineni doctors on the occasion of World Kidney Day Do not risk lives due to misconceptions about dialysis and transplantation Dr. A. Santosh Kumar, Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Kamineni Hospitals Inspiring experiences of kidney disease survivors shared at awareness programme Nearly one in ten people across
VLCC has become the first organized wellness brand in India to receive recommendation from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for its weight management, slimming and metabolic wellness services setting a new benchmark for medical governance within the country's fast-growing wellness sector. The Weight Management and Wellness
Associations call for stronger regulation and specialised training for hair transplant and cosmetic treatments. Beware of 'Online Dermatologists': Medical Bodies Raise Alarm Over Misleading Listings Leading medical bodies — the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
Associations call for stronger regulation and specialised training for hair transplant and cosmetic treatments. Beware of ‘Online Dermatologists’: Medical Bodies Raise Alarm Over Misleading Listings Leading medical bodies — the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) — today raised
