Category: health
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A Journey from Critical Illness to Recovery: 85-Year-Old Stroke Patient Regains Mobility at Home
Sept 14: At 85, Mr. Sukumar Banerjee’s journey from a life-threatening stroke and prolonged critical illness to regaining mobility and returning to near-normal life stands as a remarkable example of how coordinated home-based critical care and rehabilitation can support recovery. Mr. Banerjee was admitted to a renowned hospital after suffering a severe stroke complicated…
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Age Alone Should Not Decide Cancer Treatment, Says Apollo Hospital Navi Mumbai as It Launches Geriatric Oncology Clinic
Navi Mumbai, Sep 09: With a dedicated Geriatric Oncology Clinic, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai brings specialised geriatric cancer care to the private healthcare setting in Navi Mumbai. Chronological age does not always reflect a person’s physical fitness, functional independence or ability to withstand intensive treatment. Factors such as frailty, nutritional status, cognitive health, existing medical…
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New diagnostic system strengthens access to comprehensive eye care and advanced refractive surgery across Delhi NCR
Palwal, Sep 09: Centre for Sight Group of Eye Hospitals has introduced the region’s first advanced Scansys Anterior Segment Analyser at its Palwal centre, strengthening access to detailed diagnostic evaluation for patients considering LASIK and other refractive procedures. The introduction of Scansys further strengthens Centre for Sight’s expertise in refractive and spectacle-removal surgery. Through its…
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Dr. V. Mohan Receives Prestigious Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Leadership Award in Healthcare and Medicine
Bengaluru, Sep 09: Renowned diabetes specialist and researcher Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre & Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai was conferred the prestigious Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Leadership Award in Healthcare and Medicine by the Florida International University, Miami, USA on September 8, 2026 in recognition of his distinguished contributions…
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5 Health Startups Making Cross-Border Healthcare More Accessible
Sep 09: Patients have been crossing borders for treatment for decades, chasing shorter waitlists, lower prices, or a procedure their own healthcare system won’t cover. What has changed recently is how much of that cross-border patient care now runs through dedicated platforms instead of word of mouth and a travel agent. Booking a hospital abroad,…
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Health Ministry Unveils SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to Accelerate Maternal and Newborn Care
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a two-day national workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3 to advance the implementation of SUMAN Roadmap 2030, with the objective of accelerating progress towards zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Held under the chairpersonship of Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission,…
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National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Marks Golden Jubilee with New Clinical and Research Facilities
The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of contribution to homoeopathic education, research and patient care. The milestone event also saw the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence, aimed at strengthening the institute’s clinical services, academic capabilities and research infrastructure. The…
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Tata Trusts Urge India to Rethink Dementia: From Memory Loss to Loss of Identity, with Their Campaign, ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood’
From redefining what dementia takes from a person to encouraging families to act early, the campaign showcases a film that calls for difficult conversations before identity begins to slip away. Mumbai, Sept 02: This World Alzheimer’s Month, the Tata Trusts have launched ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood’, a new campaign on awareness of dementia that seeks to shift…
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ECMO as a Bridge to Recovery: DPU Super Specialty Hospital’s 24/7 ECMO Retrieval Team Saves Critically Ill H1N1 Pneumonia Patient
Pune, Aug 31: With H1N1 and severe respiratory infections continuing to be a concern across the country, the importance of early recognition of respiratory deterioration and access to advanced critical care therapies such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is increasingly relevant. In a life-threatening case of H1N1 pneumonia, the Critical Care Medicine team and dedicated 24/7 ECMO…
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The Brain Health Movement Just Got Bigger with BrainHealth.com
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 29: The American Academy of Neurology has launched BrainHealth.com, a new public resource offering expert-reviewed information, tools and stories to help people improve androtect their brain health. BrainHealth.com is designed for people living with neurological conditions, supporting a loved one or just looking for ways to embrace brain health in everyday life. “Brain health is essential throughout…
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