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Rare tracheal tumour removed, Pune woman breathes free again

Talegaon: A 59-year-old hypertensive woman from Pune has regained normal breathing after battling a rare tracheal tumour. Struggling with progressive shortness of breath and stridor (noisy breathing), she received timely care at TGH Onco Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon Dabhade. Under the expertise of Dr Utkarsh R. Ajgaonkar, Dr Vivek Bande, Dr Ashish Bawiskar, Dr Madhura, …

World Sleep Day: Why doctors are warning against melatonin gummies

In an era of high-stress careers and constant digital connectivity, a good night’s sleep has become a luxury. This desperation has fuelled a massive surge in melatonin gummies — brightly coloured, sweet-tasting supplements marketed as a harmless, natural way to drift off. But Indian medical experts are sounding the alarm: melatonin is no simple vitamin; …

Thane docs give hope to 94-year-old suffering from repeated heart failure

A 94-year-old patient suffering from repeated heart failure was successfully treated by Thane doctors with a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at the hospital.  The patient was admitted under Dr Nitin Burkule, consultant – Interventional Cardiologist, at Jupiter Hospital. Due to severe narrowing of the heart valve, the patient had been hospitalised twice within a …

Mumbai docs help deaf man hear again 7 years after medicines changed his life

In a rare but life-altering case, a young man who lost his hearing completely due to medication-induced damage has begun to regain sound and communication following a cochlear implant. This highlights the importance of early recognition and timely intervention in adult hearing loss. While cochlear implants are commonly associated with children born with hearing impairment, …

78 pct of urban population exposed to pesticide residues, toxins: Survey

As many as 78 per cent of the urban population tested in India were found to be exposed to pesticide residues, posing serious health risks, according to a latest study by Bengaluru-based gut health startup MicrobioTx. The findings are based on the analysis of 200 Indian blood samples, aimed at understanding hidden chemical exposures, including …