Ahead of World Blood Cancer Day, DKMS Foundation India, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, honoured lifesavers from Kerala who have given patients a second chance at life. These eight warriors selflessly donated blood stem cells to save the life of patients battling blood cancer and […]
OGH to have ROUND THE CLOCK (24x7x365) patient assistance services with a dedicated HELPLINE
Osmania General Hospital (OGH), Telangana s largest and oldest tertiary care hospital, will for the first time have round the clock patient assistance support services along with a dedicated Help Line that will assist patients for mobility, navigational support and other patient care support services. Round-the-clock, the availability of patient support services particularly wheelchairs and stretchers in large and complex hospital landscape through a […]
New Age Habits, Traditional Values: Gen Zs Lead the Charge on Term Insurance for Financial Security
Despite being digital natives, India’s working Gen Zs are emerging as a surprisingly pragmatic generation—especially when it comes to financial protection. A new study by Tata AIA Life Insurance, conducted with NielsenIQ, reveals that term insurance has become the top financial priority for this cohort, driven by a strong desire for long-term security, affordability, and simplicity. Titled ‘New Age […]
On World Emergency Medicine Day, Apollo Hospitals Launches ‘Fleet of Hope’ to Raise Awareness on 1066 Emergency Services
Spreading awareness through the flag-off of Chennai’s Largest Hospital Ambulance Fleet Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, marked World Emergency Medicine Day with the launch of Fleet of Hope, an activity bringing 1066 Emergency Services to focus. Through this campaign, Apollo Hospitals aims to encourage a behavioural shift—urging the public to call 1066 instead of driving loved ones to […]
7 Must-Have Vaccines Every Adult Should Know About
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru We often associate vaccines with childhood, but adult vaccination is just as vital. As we grow older, the immunity we once built begins to wane, making us vulnerable to diseases we thought we’d left behind. Fortunately, there are safe and effective […]
MeshApp Modernizes Doctor–Pharma Interactions with Seamless Digital Platform’
MeshApp, a groundbreaking solution, redefining efficiency in the healthcare sector, specifically for doctors and medical representatives (MRs), is thrilled to announce that in a significant step towards bridging gaps between the medical and pharmaceutical communities, MeshApp has launched a powerful digital platform that reimagines how doctors and pharma representatives engage, collaborate, and grow. Tailored specifically for India’s […]
India Seeing Spike in Pre-Leukaemia Condition as Population Ages
The increasing number of elderly people in India is leading to a slow but steady rise in cases of a pre-leukaemia condition called Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of blood cancer where the bone marrow produces abnormal blood cells that don’t mature properly. Patients of MDS show symptoms such as anaemia, frequent infections and fevers, […]
What to Do If You or Your Partner Is a Thalassaemia Carrier: 6 Essential Steps
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Learning that you or your partner carries the thalassaemia trait can be surprising—especially if you’re in good health. Being a carrier (also known as having thalassaemia minor) doesn’t mean you have the disease. It simply means you […]
Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society and Fernandez Hospital collaborate for Prenatal Diagnosis for Thalassemia/Sickle Cell anemia in Pregnant Women
Kamala Hospital and Research Centre, a unit of the Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society (TSCS), Hyderabad, has taken a significant step toward the prevention of genetic blood disorders by initiating Prenatal Diagnosis (PND) testing for couples identified as Thalassemia or Sickle Cell carriers. This initiative is an essential component of the society’s comprehensive prevention program aimed at reducing […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Hosts the second edition of ‘ATICON 2025’
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has commenced the second edition of ATICON 2025, a significant academic event organized by the Departments of Respiratory Medicine and Thoracic Surgery. The three-day conference, to be held at Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram between 23rd and 25th May, brings together leading Pulmonologists, Thoracic surgeons, and academic experts from across India to explore advancements […]