health

Guwahati, Mar 12: A Guwahati family has shared its experience of hospital–based palliative care after their mother, diagnosed with advanced-stage liver cancer, was shifted to comfort-focused treatment during a recent admission at Peerless Hospital Guwahati. The 62-year-old patient had initially been admitted for what the family expected would be a short hospital stay. During the admission, doctors informed them that immunotherapy had not been effective and the disease had progressed, making palliative care the most appropriate course of treatment. While home-based care was discussed, the family felt her condition required continuous medical supervision. “We wanted her…

Mumbai, Mar 11th: On the occasion of World Kidney Day, observed every year on 12 March, doctors from Mumbai are urging people to prioritise kidney health through awareness, early detection and healthy lifestyle choices. This year’s global theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” highlights the need for preventive care and equal access to treatment for kidney patients.Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…

Gurugram, Mar 10: Minimally invasive treatment, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, offers several advantages such as smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stay. The GI surgical team at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, has been using these advanced techniques in the management of chronic pancreatitis, treating patients with complex pancreatic duct stones and ductal obstruction. Chronic pancreatitis often affects young patients…

Bengaluru,  Mar 10: Be.ing painfree, a science-led menstrual wellness startup, has launched the world’s first sanitary pads with in-built cramp relief technology, introducing an integrated approach that combines menstrual hygiene with active pain management with a single product.  Be.ing painfree operates at the intersection of menstrual hygiene and pain relief, two categories that have traditionally functioned separately. The brand aims to bridge this gap by…

Paris, 9 March, 2026 – kyron.bio, a biotechnology company pioneering precision glycoengineering for antibody therapeutic development, today announced a strategic partnership with Servier, an international pharmaceutical group governed by a Foundation. Under the terms of the agreement, kyron.bio will use its technology to glycoengineer an antibody selected by Servier, who will fund the associated research activities. Servier will have the option to further explore antibody engineering…

Innovative glycobiology platform aimed at enhancing the efficacy, safety, and scalability of next-generation antibody therapeutics across multiple disease areas Paris, Mar 09 – kyron.bio, a biotechnology company pioneering precision glycoengineering for antibody therapeutic development, today announced a strategic partnership with Servier, an international pharmaceutical group governed by a Foundation. Under the terms of the agreement, kyron.bio will use its technology to glycoengineer an antibody selected…

  The campus aims to train 100,000 yoga teachers annually through structured yogic education Bengaluru, India | Mar 09— Akshar Yoga Kendraa has announced the launch of PURANTHA, a Himalayan-origin centre dedicated to advanced yoga and spiritual science. Conceptualised under the vision of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, the new campus has been developed near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Spread across about 165,000 square feet, the…

During cancer surgery, one of the most challenging decisions surgeons face is identifying exactly where a tumor ends and healthy tissue begins. To the naked eye, cancer tissue often looks very similar to surrounding tissue, making it challenging to resect tumors completely without damaging healthy areas. As a result, studies across multiple cancer types suggest that 20–30% of patients may require additional treatment or repeat surgery due…

Hyderabad, Mar 6: In a significant milestone for cardiac care in India, doctors at Gleneagles Hospitals (Fortis Network) in Hyderabad have successfully performed South India’s first Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair (T-TEER) on a 75-year-old patient suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation and advanced heart failure.  The procedure was led by renowned cardiologist Dr. M. Sai Sudhakar and also marks the first implantation of India’s indigenously…

By Marta Wegorzewska When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure — referred to as a radical small bowel resection — can lead to long-term liver damage and even failure, requiring a liver transplant. There are no medications to prevent or manage this serious complication that’s been reported to affect…