Delhi Hospital Removes Rare Spinal Tumour in Uzbek Woman
Doctors at Delhi's Aakash Healthcare successfully removed a rare, complex spinal tumour from a woman from Uzbekistan in a high-risk, two-stage surgery. Read about the medical breakthrough.
Category : Medical News
PAD: A Warning Sign for Heart Attack and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic experts explain new 2024 guidelines: Peripheral Artery Disease is a powerful 'risk enhancer' for heart attacks and strokes. Learn why early team-based care is crucial for saving limbs and lives.
Mid-tier Indian hospitals bet on expansion amid consolidation
As large hospital chains consolidate, mid-tier players like Jupiter, Paras, and KIMS are scaling up regionally. Driven by demand and insurance growth, they add thousands of beds, eyeing buyouts later. Explore the details.
Breast Milk Reduces Food Allergy Risk in Babies: Study
New research reveals breast milk carries food proteins & antibodies, training a baby's immune system for tolerance. A farm-lifestyle study offers crucial insights for parents.
One Combo Pill for High BP Better Than Multiple Tablets: AHA
The American Heart Association recommends single combination pills for high blood pressure, improving adherence and reducing heart attack and stroke risk by up to 30%. Learn how this simplifies treatment.
Ex-MLA performs mid-air CPR, saves American passenger
Former Karnataka MLA Dr Anjali Nimbalkar revived an American woman using CPR on a Goa-Delhi flight. CM Siddaramaiah praised her act of humanity. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Resident Doctors Raise Stipend, Security Issues
Central MARD delegation met state's principal secretary, highlighting stipend delays, poor security & hostel woes. Official promises urgent online meeting with all deans for solutions.
FDA Won't Add Boxed Warning to COVID Vaccines
The US FDA has decided against placing its most serious 'boxed warning' on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing data review. Learn the details and implications for public health policy.
KGMU Saves 11-Month-Old from Congenital Lung Defect
Doctors at Lucknow's KGMU performed a successful 3.5-hour surgery on an 11-month-old boy suffering from lobar emphysema, a rare congenital lung defect. Read the inspiring story of survival.
SRN Hospital Prayagraj to begin kidney transplant services
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj gets approval for kidney transplants, offering affordable care. First mother-to-son surgery expected soon. Read more.
SRN Hospital Dialysis Unit Closed for Maintenance on Dec 17-18
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj suspends dialysis services for 24 hours for deep cleaning and technical checks to ensure infection-free patient care. Details inside.
Kanpur's Ursula Hospital to Provide Free Cochlear Implant Surgery
Ursula Hospital in Kanpur becomes UP's first district hospital approved for free cochlear implants under a central scheme. Six children identified for surgery in 2026. Read more.
Fire in Rewa Hospital OT Charred Stillborn Infant's Body
A fire broke out in the OT of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Rewa, during a caesarean. The mother was saved, but the stillborn infant's body was partially charred. Hospital initiates probe.
Infant Death Highlights Paediatric Healthcare Shortage in Rajasthan
A newborn's death while being transferred from Bharatpur to Jaipur reveals critical gaps in paediatric surgery facilities at district hospitals in Rajasthan. Read more about the urgent need for specialised care.
Two Chousingha Die at Delhi Zoo, Rabies Suspected
Two endangered four-horned antelopes died at Delhi Zoo. Officials suspect rabies, recalling a 2016 outbreak. Details on quarantine and postmortem awaited.
Odisha Doctors Announce Hour-Long OPD Suspension Daily
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.
Nasal Cancer: Symptoms, Risks & Why Men Are More Vulnerable
Frequent nose pain could signal rare nasal cancer, rising in men. Learn the symptoms, risk factors like wood dust & smoking, and prevention steps. Early detection is key.
100-bed Tuem Hospital in Goa to start ops soon
The long-awaited 100-bed hospital in Tuem, built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, is set to begin operations, affiliated with Goa Medical College. Key departments to open within two months.
Cliff Richard, 85, Cleared of Prostate Cancer
British pop icon Cliff Richard, 85, shares hopeful health update after prostate cancer treatment. He urges UK to expand national screening for early detection. Read his full story.
Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Dates Revised
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Harvard Finds Gut-Liver Hub Key to Treating Diabetes, Obesity
A new Harvard study uncovers how gut microbes signal the liver to influence metabolism, offering a novel holistic approach to managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Read the breakthrough findings.
Glenmark Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Ziac in US
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls over 11,100 bottles of Ziac tablets in the US due to cross-contamination with a cholesterol drug. Check lot numbers and consult your doctor.
8-Month Pregnant Woman Dies in Bundi, Hospital Staff Under Probe
A 42-year-old pregnant woman died at Bundi district hospital, sparking protests. A high-level committee investigates alleged medical negligence. Read the full report.
Ludhiana: Screen Time Causes Spine Crisis in Young Adults
Ludhiana physiotherapists report an alarming surge in severe neck & spinal issues among 25-30 year olds, linked to excessive mobile use. Hospitals see cases double post-COVID. Learn symptoms & prevention.
Nagpur Medical College HoD Found Guilty of Sexual Harassment
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
SMS Hospital's Cardiac Sciences Institute Delayed, Awaits Opening
The state-of-the-art Institute of Cardiac Sciences at Jaipur's SMS Hospital remains non-operational, missing its December deadline. Officials cite quality work and final construction stages. Read for details.
New Multi-Speciality Hospital Launched in Palghar
A new 116-bed multi-speciality hospital in Palghar, funded by the Memon community, aims to transform healthcare for tribal populations. It offers cardiac care, MRI, and free treatment for the poor.
Doctor gets 3-year jail for negligent treatment causing death
A Panvel court sentenced a homeopathic doctor to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for administering allopathic injections, leading to a patient's death in 2016. The court fined him Rs 1.10 lakh. Read the full details.
Fitness linked to 41% lower urinary cancer risk in men
A 22-year study finds high cardiorespiratory fitness slashes urinary tract cancer risk, especially for men. Discover how fitness acts as a key cancer prevention marker.
India's New Plan to Boost Domestic Diagnostic Startups
India launches a new handbook to help diagnostic startups commercialize products faster, aiming to reduce the 80-85% import dependency and slash costs by 30-50%. A major push for 'Make in India' in healthcare.
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