More than 70 maternal deaths are reported in Mumbai every year, according to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that nearly half of these cases involve women referred from neighbouring districts, including Thane, Palghar
The state government has tightened hospital protocols and directed stricter implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across healthcare facilities following maternal deaths reported in Kota and Bikaner. The move comes after an investigation conducted by experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
Dr. Sunitha Mahesh, Medical Director & Senior Consultant Infertility and Maternal Fetal Medicine, Milann Fertility & Birthing Hospital, Bengaluru When couples struggle to conceive, attention often turns to age, hormonal imbalances, stress or lifestyle habits such as smoking and obesity. However, an often overlooked factor is micronutrient deficiency. Three
Aahwahan Foundation has announced the establishment of a new dialysis unit at Vanivilas Hospital, a government hospital in Bangalore, in partnership with Aptiv Components India Pvt. Ltd. This 19th model dialysis unit by Aahwahan Foundation aims to provide affordable and accessible renal care to underprivileged
An awareness initiative by Dr. Yasmin Imdad, Sr. consultant obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Bangalore Cervical cancer is often spoken about in the context of diagnosis and treatment, but what is less discussed and far more important is the long, silent
This procedure ensured safe delivery and fibroid removal in a high-risk pregnancy Myomectomy is a surgical removal of fibroids and is classified as rare during pregnancy due to the significant risk it poses to the mother and the fetus. Performing this procedure on a pregnant uterus
Women's health is influenced by a myriad of factors, from lifestyle choices to biological changes and societal perceptions. Among many issues affecting women worldwide, cervical cancer, often associated with the Human Papillomavirus, is one of the most widely discussed topics. As much as various risk
In a landmark medical feat, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Bharat Shah, Dr. Shruti Tapiawala, Dr. Pradeep Rao, Dr. Jitendra Jagtap, and at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, successfully performed the city’s first HLA compatible, acceptable mismatch domino kidney transplant of the year. This extraordinary
Dr. Varini N, Sr. Consultant - Obestetrician & Gynaecologist, Milann Fertility Center, Bengaluru A C-section is a determined decision for a reason during delivery. It is usually taken when a woman cannot deliver or have complications in delivering a baby through vagina. The decision to do
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