Osteoarthritis (OA), long considered a wear-and-tear disease of old age, is increasingly being diagnosed in patients as young as 30 years, according to a review by researchers published in the journal International Orthopaedics. The review, published on May 15, reframes osteoarthritis as a heterogeneous syndrome rather than a single disease, driven by diverse biological, biomechanical, …
In a deeply emotional and challenging case, a Mumbai doctor has helped an 89-year-old woman regain movement and independence after she was left completely paralysed following a fall at home. The surgery was performed by Dr Amit Sharma, spine surgeon at Neo Spine Clinic, at Jaslok Hospital. It all started when a simple accident quickly …
A visit to the hospital that began with treatment for a serious heart infection suddenly turned into a race against time for 32-year-old woman who lost her ability to speak and move the right side of her body within moments after suffering a severe stroke inside the hospital. In a remarkable example of timely intervention, …
The insurance market in India expected to grow by 10.7 per cent annually over the next decade, ahead of nominal GDP growth of 10.1 per cent, helped by rising life expectancy and gaps in social protection, according to a report released on Wednesday. Demographic change, rising life expectancy and gaps in social protection remain key …
In a high-stakes race against time, a specialist medical team led by Dr Prof. N.N. Khanna, Senior Consultant Cardiologist and North India Lead Consultant for Endovascular Services for the Apollo Group of Hospitals, has successfully performed a life-saving procedure on a patient with a leaking "hidden killer" spanning his chest and abdomen. Aortic aneurysms, abnormal …
In today’s fast-paced world, symptoms such as hair fall, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, poor concentration, disturbed sleep, and mood swings are commonly blamed on stress, unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, or hectic lifestyles. While lifestyle factors certainly play a role, these symptoms may sometimes point toward an underlying thyroid disorder that often goes unnoticed …
A 32-year-old man, who was struggling to breathe after a fish head got stuck in his throat, was saved by doctors in Jharkhand`s West Singhbhum district on Monday following a timely surgical intervention, officials said. Champai Gagrai, a resident of the Sonua area, was brought to the Sadar Hospital in a critical condition after a …
A hospital in Delhi has treated a 35-year-old woman suffering from recurrent upper abdominal pain caused by gallstones with a mini-laparoscopic technique that uses very small surgical ports, helping patients recover faster, experience less pain and have minimal scarring, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, it is currently …
In an inspiring medical case of neuro-rehabilitation, doctors at a Mumbai hospital have helped a 38-year-old man regain the ability to breathe independently after spending nearly six months dependent on a ventilator following a severe cervical spinal cord injury. The man, a resident of Hyderabad, had suffered a devastating cervical spinal cord injury following a …
As part of the World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31 every year, Central Railway undertook awareness activities at various stations in Mumbai to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. The initiative saw messages appealing to passengers to refrain from consuming tobacco products prominently displayed on boards across the railway station …
