Currently, there is a surge in the incidence of prostate cancer among men over 65. However, even men in their 40s are also getting diagnosed with this form of cancer. To commemorate Men's Health Week, Dr Jyoti Mehta, MD Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre Talegaon, underscores
3 out of 10 people above the age of 40 suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee in India.[i] Out of about 32 lakh patients, who need knee replacement surgery every year, only 5 .5 lakhs undergo the surgery. Robotic knee replacement surgery reduces recovery
The sedentary lifestyle prevalent in modern India has undeniably led to widespread health problems and an increased vulnerability to diseases. Today, the country is witnessing a surge in conditions like obesity and hernias. The link between obesity and hernias is particularly concerning in India, where
32-year-old engineer recovers from recurrent heart failure and frequent hospitalizations In a remarkable demonstration of medical excellence on par with global standards, doctors at Aster Hospitals performed a rare heart re-transplant, only the second instance in India. For seven years (2016 – 2023), a 32-year-old engineer
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children has accomplished a remarkable milestone, saving the life of a newborn baby boy afflicted with vocal cord palsy through an innovative endoscopic surgery. This unprecedented achievement was the result of a collaborative effort between Neonatology and ENT specialists, marking a significant advancement in pediatric medicine. The
Gurugram, 10 June 2024: Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Global Health Ltd. was awarded by the International Congress of Cardiac Surgery, as one of the “Seven Wise Coronary Surgeons of the Golden Era of the 90's." This Congress is a
-Born with normal hearing, the patient was diagnosed and treated for hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear(cochlea) – when she was 20 years old- Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road successfully implanted two hearing devices simultaneously in a single procedure on a 23-year-old Nigerian woman
(Dr Rajeev Premnath, General Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Minimally Invasive Proctology Department at Ramakrishna Hospital, Bengaluru) Proctology, a medical specialty focused on rectal and anal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, experiences a troubling rise in cases every year in India. This escalation, especially prevalent
Dr Manisha Singh, Senior Consultant - Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore The yearning for parenthood is a powerful force, and for couples struggling with infertility, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become a beacon of hope. Yet, even with
Authored by Dr. Parth Jani, Consultant Neurosurgeon, M.Ch Neurosurgery (Gold Medalist), HCG Hospital, Ahmedabad The human brain, with its complex network of neurons and supporting structures, is protected by several layers of membranes that serve as a shield against external threats. These membranes, known as the meninges,
