Category: Health

Acute Pancreatitis Explained: What Patients Need to Know

By:- Dr. Muzaffer Rashid Shawl, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas — a small but important organ in the belly that helps digest food and control blood sugar. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, digestive juices (enzymes) start attacking the pancreas […]

A First of Its Kind: 17-Year-Old Becomes World’s Youngest to Undergo Robotic Knee Replacement at Apollo Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 10: In a rare and clinically significant case, doctors at Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, have successfully treated a 17-year-old boy suffering from severe knee pain caused by advanced osteonecrosis, making him the youngest patient globally to undergo robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. The condition, which is rarely seen at such a young age, had caused persistent pain for over a year, severely limiting the patient’s physical function.  Following detailed clinical evaluation […]

SIMS Hospital strengthens healthcare partnership with Seychelles during President Herminie’s India Visit

Left to right: Dr. Raju Sivaswamy, Vice President, Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of SRM Group, President of the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Dr Patrick Herminie, Mrs. Veronique Herminie, First Lady of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Marvin Nolan Fanny, Hon’ble Minister of Health, Seychelles, Mr. Paul Robin, CEO, SIMS International. Chennai, Feb 6: His […]

Beyond Hospitalisation: Comprehensive Financial Protection for Critical Illnesses

Bangalore, Feb 5: India is facing a significant rise in critical, non‑communicable diseases. Diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes together account for nearly 63% of all deaths nationwide. The treatment costs for these illnesses are often substantial, ranging from several lakh rupees for surgeries to even higher amounts for long-term therapies like […]

KIMSHEALTH Opens Developmental Pediatric Clinic at Its Attingal Medical Centre

Dr. M I Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director, KIMSHEALTH inaugurating the Developmental Pediatric Clinic, at KIMSHEALTH Medical Centre, Attingal. Dr. Deepa Binod, Consultant, Department of Developmental Pediatrics, KIMSHEALTH; Sudheer Mohammed, Cluster Manager, KIMSHEALTH Medical Centres; Jacob Mathew, DGM Operations, KIMSHEALTH; Jerry Philip, CEO, KIMSHEALTH; Dr. Babu George, Senior Consultant, Department of Developmental Pediatrics, KIMSHEALTH nearby. Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5: KIMSHEALTH has opened its Developmental Pediatric Clinic, at KIMSHEALTH Medical Centre, Attingal. The newly launched clinic is dedicated […]

Beyond Survival: What a Long-Term Study Reveals About Premature Birth

Feb 4:A longitudinal study by researchers at Vilnius University’s Faculty of Medicine shows that nearly 80 percent of all diagnoses in children born prematurely are identified before the age of seven, underscoring the need for early, long-term and personalised follow-up care. Analysing health trajectories from birth to adulthood, Dr Rūta Morkūnienė and Prof. Dr Janina […]

Budget 2026 Strengthens Education, Healthcare, and Knowledge Ecosystems

 By:- Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University “The Union Budget 2026 presents a thoughtful and forward-looking roadmap for nation-building by placing strong emphasis on education and healthcare as foundational pillars of growth. The strategic push toward initiatives such as SHAKTI biopharma, the development of university townships, and the establishment of Education Excellence Zones […]

Spain’s Zonair3D is advancing its “Made in India” initiative as indoor air quality becomes a central focus in India’s health agenda.

New Delhi, India, Jan 30: Zonair3D, a Spanish clean-air technology company, has renewed its long-term commitment to India with a plan focused on local growth. The company aims to make advanced indoor air purification more accessible in institutions, businesses, and high-end homes. This move comes as more people and organisations in India pay attention to […]

9th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship Tees-Off on Friday

Hyderabad, Jan 29: The three-day 9th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship, a flagship fundraiser and cancer awareness initiative, tees off this Friday, January 30, at the scenic Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli, and will continue until February 1, 2026. Hosted by Cure Foundation in association with Apollo Cancer Centres, the Championship has grown into one of the most sought-after and […]

Over 7.6 Crore Patients Benefit from Maharashtra Government’s Mahalabs Programme

Mumbai: The National Free Laboratory Diagnostic Services Programme in Maharashtra, Mahalabs, implemented by HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) for the Government of Maharashtra, stands out as one of the most successful free laboratory diagnostic services programmes in India. Under the programme, patients receive a wide range of diagnostic services – from basic laboratory tests to advanced […]