An 11-year-old boy from Yemen and a 34-year-old man from Bengaluru, both suffered from end-stage kidney disease Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, recently achieved yet another significant clinical milestone with the successful completion of complex Robotic Kidney Transplant Surgeries for end-stage kidney disease. The procedures were conducted on two patients: an 11-year-old boy from Yemen, and a 34-year-old […]
The Future of Asthma Treatment: The Impact of Monoclonal Antibodies
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Asthma remains a significant global health concern, affecting an estimated 262 million people worldwide as of 2019 and causing approximately 455,000 deaths annually (World Health Organization (WHO)). The prevalence and impact of asthma vary significantly across different regions and are influenced […]
Advancements in Orthopedic Surgery: Treatment for Knee and Hip Conditions
Dr Chetan Jakaraddi, Consultant Trauma and Orthopedic Surgeon, MBBS, D’Ortho, MRCS (Edin), FRCS (UK)(T&O) CCST (UK), HCG Suchirayu Hospitals, Hubli In today's fast-paced world, lifestyle choices play a crucial role in shaping our overall health and well-being. From sedentary desk jobs to hectic schedules that leave little time for exercise, modern lifestyles often contribute to a […]
A Comprehensive Guide To Understanding Mastectomy or Breast Removal Surgery
Dr. Bhavisha Ghugare, Surgical Oncology – HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer to affect women across the globe. Since breast cancer can develop in different parts of the breast, including the ducts, lobules, and connective tissues, it is crucial to restrict its spread, especially in high-risk […]
The Power of Precision: Personalized Medicine in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Dr Vishal Rao U.S, Director – Head & Neck, Surgical Oncologist & Robotic surgery, HCG, K R Road, Bangalore In the story of modern medicine, we see tales of courage and hope. Among the many chapters in this story, the toughest battles are against head and neck cancer. But there’s a ray of hope in […]
MGM Healthcare Doctors Save a Polish Pediatrician from A Rare Bile Duct Liver Cancer for The First Time.
Clinicians Reveal a Potential New Approach to Treatment Using the Emerging Transplant Oncology MGM Healthcare is proud to announce the successful recovery of a patient diagnosed with a rare bile duct cancer of the liver called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The emerging advancements in transplant oncology paved the way for customized treatment by transplant surgeons Dr.Thiagarajan Srinivasan, […]
Life-Changing Surgery Allows 30-Yr-Od Bahrain Athlete To Be Back on Track
The neurosurgeons at APCC carried out the surgery of rare skull base tumour for over 26 hrs Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), South East Asia’s first and largest proton therapy centre, successfully treated a rare skull base tumor in a 30-year-old athlete from Bahrain. Led by Dr. Joy Varghese, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgeon & Neuro-Interventional Surgeon, […]
Healing the Heart: The Role of Stem Cells in Cardiac Care
Dr. Renish Bera, Consultant Cardiologist, HCG Hospitals, Rajkot For decades, the human heart has been perceived as a tireless engine, working vigorously yet unable to self-repair. But this paradigm is shifting radically with the advent of stem cells, offering a spark of hope for billions living with heart illnesses. The heart’s ability to regenerate itself […]
Successful Endoscopic Skull Base Tumour Surgery at MGM Healthcare: 13-Year-Old Overcomes Uncommon Nasopharyngeal Vascular Tumor masquerading as Enlarged Adenoids
MGM Healthcare, a multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in the heart of Chennai, today announced the successful surgical breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of an uncommon case of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) mistaken earlier for enlarged adenoids in a 13-year-old boy. This remarkable incident sheds light on the relatively uncommon occurrence of JNA tumors in […]
First-of-its-kind Minimally Invasive Skull Base Tumour Through Mouth Successfully Performed On 67-Year-Old Woman
Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Director – Head & Neck Surgery, Oncology and Director – Clinical Innovation, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore In a ground-breaking surgical achievement, a 67-year-old woman from Bangalore has successfully undergone an innovative and pioneering procedure to remove a tumour from her skull base though mouth. Mangala (name changed) was presented with a 2×2 cm […]