The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's health research ecosystem through a unified national framework focused on digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, disease burden and pandemic preparedness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home starter dose for Leqembi (lecanemab), the Alzheimer's disease therapy jointly developed by Eisai and Biogen, marking a significant step toward improving treatment convenience for patients with early Alzheimer's disease. Until now, patients initiating Leqembi therapy
Milann Fertility and Birthing Hospital, Bengaluru successfully managed a challenging case of chronic endometritis, a silent inflammatory condition of the uterus that can affect embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes, helping a 39-year-old woman achieve an ongoing IVF pregnancy under the expert supervision of Dr. Shilpa Ellur, Senior Consultant, Reproductive
Transported from Solapur to Hyderabad by road on ECMO support Managed on ECMO and ventilator support for a week Discharged in good health after 25 days of multidisciplinary treatment Doctors at KIMS Hospitals successfully saved the life of a 32-year-old woman doctor from Solapur, Maharashtra, who developed severe
The interesting event combined scientific learning, multidisciplinary discussions, technology updates, and professional networking, providing a platform for cancer specialists to exchange knowledge while also encouraging camaraderie beyond the clinical setting Onco Life Cancer Centre organised an exclusive Doctors' Scientific Evening, bringing together oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists,
The patient developed a large tear in the lower food pipe following forceful vomiting. A multidisciplinary team at Gleneagles Hospital successfully treated her through advanced endoscopic vacuum therapy and autologous fat grafting, avoiding the need for major surgery Mumbai: A team led by Dr. Shankar Zanwar, Senior
Aster DM Quality Care has appointed Varun Khanna as its Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), marking a significant leadership transition following the successful merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India. The appointment positions Khanna to lead one of India's
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
Suffering from severe hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with extreme heart obstruction despite multiple medications, a 71-year-old woman was struggling with chest pain, breathlessness, and difficulty walking. As open heart surgery carries a very high risk, doctors at Medicover Hospitals successfully performed Navi Mumbai and Raigad district’s first
Over 250+ women riders participate in Breast Cancer awareness ride; free breast screening camp conducted HCG Cancer Hospital Bengaluru on Saturday organised Pinkvolution Women’s Bikeathon, a breast cancer awareness initiative aimed at encouraging women to adopt regular breast self-examinations, undergo timely screenings and seek early medical intervention. The event
