The two-year-old baby was having Hirschsprung’s disease which affects 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 children and leads to severe constipation. The baby became Mumbai’s first patient to be treated through a scarless endoscopic procedure called PREM at Gleneagles Hospital In a remarkable milestone, Gleneagles Hospital has become
The newborn with transient hyperglycemia (neonatal diabetes) having a novel heterozygous mutation of the ABCC8 gene was successfully managed at Medicover Hospital ~ In an exceptional medical achievement, a team of expert doctors at Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, led by Dr Tanmesh Kumar Sahu, Consultant Neonatologist and NICU In Charge and Dr Rachana Keshwani, Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist successfully managed
Dr Madhu Devarasetty, Senior Oncology Surgeon Shares Details In a rare and challenging medical case, a two-year-old boy, unaware of the severity of his condition, was diagnosed with an advanced stage of Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer that affects only about eight in one million
In a striking projection that underscores the country’s ongoing health sector transformation, CareEdge Ratings has reported that India’s total healthcare expenditure is expected to rise from 3.3% to 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2030. The anticipated growth reflects a combination
In a landmark regulatory reform to ensure patient safety, standardization, and quality assurance, the Government of India has made it mandatory for all diagnostic laboratories—including standalone, hospital-based, and chain labs—to register under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act (CEA), 2010. The Ministry of Health and
In a firm stance aimed at addressing gender imbalance and reinforcing accountability within the healthcare system, the Government of Haryana has issued show-cause notices to the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) in-charges of 12 Community Health Centres (CHCs) across the state. These centers have reported alarmingly
In a landmark development poised to strengthen India’s medical research ecosystem, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, inaugurated the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) at AIIMS Bhubaneswar today. The advanced facility is expected to serve as a critical hub for interdisciplinary
In a significant regulatory overhaul aimed at streamlining administrative workflows and enhancing transparency, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the implementation of an automated re-application process for the issuance of Compliance Certificates (CoCs) for medical device manufacturers. This initiative is set to
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, despite treatment strategies continuously evolving to improve patient outcomes. One of the key areas of focus in breast cancer treatment is axillary radiation therapy, which plays a crucial role in managing
In a transformative step toward enhancing patient care and coordination across India's premier medical institutions, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda, officially launched the 'Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal'. This landmark initiative is aimed at streamlining the patient referral process among all All
