Coinciding with World Health Day, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma unveiled several pivotal health initiatives aimed at enhancing the state's healthcare landscape. The event, held at the Rajasthan Ayurvedic Research Institute in Jaipur, was attended by Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar and other dignitaries. Key Health
In a rare medical occurrence, a 78-year-old man from Kurnool was diagnosed with Amyand’s Hernia, a condition where the appendix enters a hernia and ruptures. This case posed significant challenges due to the patient’s pre-existing heart condition, requiring meticulous surgical intervention. The emergency surgery was
Dr. Sudarshan G T, Additional Director Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road In recent years, India has witnessed a significant transformation in the field of cardiovascular care. With the advent of robotic heart surgeries, patients are now benefiting from minimally invasive procedures that
Dr Vinay Kumaraswamy, Consultant-Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Rajaji Nagar Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or arthritic knee joint with an artificial joint made of metal, plastic, or ceramic materials. India has emerged as a popular
Dr. Sandhya Mishra, Consultant - Reproductive Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Milann Fertility Hospital, Bengaluru A woman's eggs can be preserved for later use by a medical process called egg freezing, often referred to as oocyte cryopreservation. In order to create many eggs, the ovaries are
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is emerging as a modality that prioritizes comfort, efficiency, and an improved experience for patients in addition to better healthcare outcomes. With fewer complications, less pain and shorter hospital stays, RAS speeds up recovery, easing the burden on both patients and
A team of engineers and physicians at Northwestern University has unveiled the world's smallest pacemaker, a groundbreaking device designed to provide temporary cardiac pacing, particularly for newborns with congenital heart defects. Measuring just 1.8 millimeters in width, 3.5 millimeters in length, and 1 millimeter in
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is emerging as a modality that prioritizes comfort, efficiency, and an improved experience for patients in addition to better healthcare outcomes. With fewer complications, less pain and shorter hospital stays, RAS speeds up recovery, easing the burden on both patients and
A team led by Nitin Singhal removed the 8 cm long tumor from a sensitive area behind the abdominal cavity by using advanced da Vinci robotic technology. The tumor was in a challenging location, making removal difficult. However, robotic-assisted surgery minimized surgical trauma, reduced
Bradycardia is a type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) where the heart beats slower than 60 beats per minute. People with irregular heartbeats often face serious health challenges and require a pacemaker to regulate their heart rate. In a remarkable medical breakthrough, a 71-year-old patient
