Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute (SSEI), in association with Smart Commute Foundation, Cycle Chala, City Bacha, and BYCS, organized its ‘Miles for Sight’ Cyclothon today. The event raised awareness about the critical need for eye donation and vision restoration, while also marking SSEI’s second anniversary and National Eye Donation Fortnight (August 25 – September 8, 2025) – […]
Rapid Advances in Cancer Therapy will Soon Turn Cancer into a Chronic Disease like Any Other, say Top Oncologists
Recent years have seen tremendous advances in diagnosis, staging, prognostication and therapy of cancer patients. Overall survival rate of cancer patients has rapidly increased over the last 10-15 years. In many non-curative settings, cancer is now being converted into just a chronic disease with which patient can live. This was said by top oncologists assembled […]
Experts Warn India’s Future at Risk as Young Lungs Struggle to Breathe
India’s youth, the foundation of its future workforce are already paying the price of polluted air. Experts cautioned that lung health in younger Indians is deteriorating rapidly, with nearly 81,700 new cases of lung cancer each year reflecting the magnitude of the threat. Once thought of as diseases of old age, lung cancer, COPD, and […]
Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital Inaugurates New Facility in Mangaluru
Residents of Mangaluru and the coastal belt of Karnataka will now have access to advanced eye care with the launch of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital at Kankanady, Mahaveer Circle. Spread across 15,000 sq. ft., the new facility is equipped with next-generation diagnostic and surgical technology, bringing a wide range of super-specialty ophthalmic services under one […]
Glenmark Initiates a Multi-Country Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Envafolimab in Resectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a research-led, global pharmaceutical company, today announced the initiation of a multi-country (ex-China) Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Envafolimab, a novel subcutaneous PD-L1 inhibitor, in patients with resectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in the neoadjuvant/adjuvant setting. The Company has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) […]
Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Benefits, and Awareness
Dr. Anoop P, Sr. Consultant – Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Aster RV Hospital. Sickle cell anaemia is a permanent disorder that influences the structure and the activity of red blood cells. The cells are supposed to be round and flexible, but in individuals with the disease, they become stiff and crescent […]
Apollo SHINE Foundation Targets 1 Lakh College Students in National Drive Against Rising Youth NCDs
Apollo SHINE Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Apollo Hospitals, has launched Catch ‘Em Young, India’s largest college health initiative aimed at preventing and tackling the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among youth. The initiative was formally launched at the Women’s Christian College Centenary Hall, Nungambakkam, in the presence of Dr. Govi Chezhian, Hon’ble Minister […]
Heritage launches Multi-Speciality Hospital in Noida
Noida has rapidly emerged as a hub for advanced healthcare, with top medical institutions and brands establishing their presence in the region. Adding to this growing ecosystem, Heritage Hospitals, one of Eastern Uttar Pradesh’s most trusted and respected healthcare institutions, has officially launched its new facility in Noida on September 1. This expansion marks a […]
Apollo Hospitals Creates History with India’s First SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Valve
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has achieved a historic milestone by performing the country’s first implantation of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA transcatheter aortic valve (TAVI). This next-generation valve is designed to last longer and reduce the need for repeat procedures, transforming outcomes for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis. The inaugural procedure was performed by […]
Early Detection Saves Lives: Let’s Not Wait to Fight Cancer
By Dr Nandish kumar Jeevangi is Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology at HCG Cancer Centre Kalburgi In the world of cancer treatment, timing can make all the difference. When the illness is found early, care tends to work better, chances of survival improves, and recovery is often less painful—both physically and mentally. Still, in India, many people […]