Ambalapuzha police have registered a case against former head of gynaecology Dr Lalithambica Karunakaran after surgical forceps were left inside a patient during a 2021 hysterectomy. The patient recently underwent surgery to remove the instrument.
Doctors at KMC Hospital Attavar successfully managed a complex pregnancy with multiple complications, delivering a baby at 29 weeks and ensuring both mother and child's safe discharge after extended hospital care.
A landmark study reveals India's inaugural childhood cancer survivor registry indicates a 94.5% overall survival rate, with 98.2% five-year survival for tracked patients.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories announced the USFDA has accepted its biologics license application for DRL_AB, a proposed biosimilar to Orencia. If approved, it will treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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A retired doctor in India faces legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after surgical artery forceps were discovered and removed from a woman's abdomen, highlighting medical negligence concerns.
The UAE has unveiled two ambitious gene therapy initiatives focused on treating autism and rare brain disorders by addressing genetic root causes, marking a shift from symptom management to precision medicine.
Dr. Venkatesh Movva leads India's regenerative orthopedics movement with autologous stem cell and platelet therapies, offering tissue repair alternatives to surgery for joint and spine conditions.
Bethenny Frankel reveals her chronic kidney disease has advanced from stage 2 to stage 3. She shares doctor's advice on water intake and warnings about turmeric and moringa supplements.
Dr. Tanmoy Ghatak of SGPGI has invented a guidewire trap device to prevent accidental wire loss during catheter insertion, addressing a serious under-reported medical error with global implications.
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Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis after years of abnormal pap smears. The Jersey Shore star shares her journey and emphasizes the critical importance of early detection and regular screenings for women's health.
A 27-year-old man in Noida suffered a severe abdominal injury from a chainsaw accident, exposing his intestine. Emergency surgery saved his life after a three-hour operation.
A 10-year-old boy who suffered 86% burns in a gas geyser explosion in Rajasthan was successfully treated in Ahmedabad, where doctors used advanced techniques to overcome a 10% survival rate.
A retired gynecologist in Kerala denies allegations of leaving forceps inside a patient during surgery, claiming the instrument could have been from a prior operation. The patient suffered severe pain for five years.
Mumbai's KEM Hospital inaugurates a state-of-the-art IVF center offering treatment at one-fifth of private sector costs, marking 40 years since India's first documented test-tube baby was born there.
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Upendra Kumar Singh, owner of Aarav Pharma, faces allegations of supplying spurious snake antivenom to Goa's health services. A Mapusa court has extended his interim protection until the next hearing.
A 74-year-old man from Pimpri Chinchwad overcame stage IVA throat cancer with advanced helical tomotherapy, preserving his larynx and regaining his voice at a Pune cancer center.
The plastic surgery team at Father Muller Medical College Hospital successfully restored the forearm of a 58-year-old NRI who suffered severe chemical burns from a sulphuric acid spill in Dubai.
The Indian government and PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras are actively encouraging citizens to purchase generic medicines online to enhance affordability and accessibility in healthcare.
Alappuzha Medical College admits a possible surgical lapse after artery forceps were discovered in a woman's abdomen post-operation. Doctors removed a 3kg tumor but ruled out prior surgery as the source.
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An Indore couple used IVF technology to conceive a genetically matched 'saviour sibling' whose bone marrow transplant has cured their elder daughter's Thalassemia Major after years of transfusions.
A 31-year-old daily wage earner from Kolkata underwent a pioneering osteochondral allograft procedure at RG Kar Medical College, marking the first such surgery in eastern India to treat a severe femur fracture.
India's Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of a pharmaceutical firm's pleas, criticizing the company for tarnishing the nation's image over cough syrup-linked child deaths in Uzbekistan.
India's first indigenous CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19, has been approved, signaling a transformative phase in cancer treatment and biotech manufacturing. This breakthrough promises more affordable and accessible advanced therapies for patients.
Medical experts at King George's Medical University advise individuals with thyroid disorders to limit cruciferous vegetables like cabbage due to potential hormone interference, especially in iodine-deficient regions of Uttar Pradesh.
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A new treatment approach for advanced abdominal cancers, including peritoneal carcinomatosis, offers hope to patients with limited options. Combining surgery and chemotherapy, it improves survival rates and quality of life.
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Mysuru is set to receive a 40-bed Regional Endocrinology Centre at PKTB premises on KRS Road, costing Rs 50 crore. The facility will treat hormone-related disorders like diabetes and thyroid issues, serving patients from neighbouring districts.
