A 26-year-old man from Karimnagar had unknowingly carried a pen cap in his lungs for 21 years after accidentally swallowing it at the age of five. Over the past month, he had been experiencing persistent cough and unexplained weight loss. His condition worsened significantly over
First Metal Stent-Less Angioplasty in Maharashtra outside MumbaiA 70-year-old diabetic patient who had suffered a heart attack underwent Pune’s first laser-assisted, stent-less angioplasty at Sahyadri Hospitals. The revolutionary procedure, performed under the expertise of Dr. Abhijeet Palshikar, Director – Cardiology at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital,
Recent studies have revealed that surgical site infection (SSI) rates in India are significantly higher compared to many high-income countries (HICs), posing a substantial challenge to patient safety and healthcare quality nationwide.Higher SSI Rates in IndiaWhile global SSI rates range from 0.5% to 15%, studies
Diverse stories of health challenges – 13 cancer survivors, 6 organ transplants, pediatric health, generic health, mental health, women's health and more will be covered through this exhibition Mumbai ART for HEALTH is part of a larger initiative, Rang De Neela, which aims to harness the
The Indian Stroke Association (ISA) has launched ‘MISSION BRAIN ATTACK’, in Varanasi on May 24. It is an initiative designed to enhance stroke awareness in India. The campaign, titled ‘Each One Teach One’, addresses the concerning increase in stroke incidents throughout India and highlights the
Dr. Wasim GhoriAs we observe World Diabetes Day on November 14th, it's imperative to address the escalating diabetes pandemic in India. As a Diabetologist, I emphasize the critical role of early detection, screening, and prevention in mitigating the burden of diabetes.The Alarming Reality:India is home
Prachi Kaushik, founder and director of Vyomini Social Enterprise, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Mahila Seva Shiromani Samman Award’ by the Voluntary Health Association of Delhi (VHAD). This accolade recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of women's menstrual health and hygiene, which have improved
By Dr. Vandana BhatiaIn vitro fertilization (IVF) has transformed fertility treatments, offering new hope to couples facing infertility due to factors like blocked fallopian tubes, male infertility, recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, and diminished ovarian reserve. IVF involves fertilizing eggs outside the body in a controlled lab
Winner of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards 2023 – Nurse Margaret Shepherd from the UK donates to a fund for free genetic testing for neonatal diabetes from the 2 CR INR prize. This donation is part of efforts to mark World Diabetes Day 2024, which
This key accreditation opens doors to expanded global business opportunities by enabling quicker approvals in other PIC/S member countries.Venus Remedies Limited, a leading exporter of affordable generic drugs with presence in more than 80 countries, has achieved a major regulatory milestone by receiving Good Manufacturing
