By-Dr. Joseph Sunny, CEO and Founder Prayatna Centre For Child Development, Kochi Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent neurological and developmental disorders affecting children worldwide. Defined by a broad spectrum of symptoms ranging from social difficulties to repetitive behaviours, autism presents unique challenges for both individuals and their families. What is ASD? ASD is characterized by a combination of challenges in…
Swallowed toothbrush retrieved without surgery successfully at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
New Delhi, 17th June 2025: In a rare and possibly fatal emergency in the early hours of 24th May, a 37-year-old female was admitted to Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, part of Manipal Hospitals – Eastern India’s one of the largest hospital chains at 2:00 AM with accidental swallowing of a toothbrush. Dr. Sanjoy Basu, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, who performed the emergency…
New guidelines for monitoring IBD patients to prevent bowel cancer
June 17th, 2025: The new guidelines, developed for the British Society of Gastroenterology by academics at the Universities of Newcastle, Oxford, Central Lancashire and others, have been published in the UK journal Gut. This work was supported by the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Despite improved treatments and regular…
Dr. Deepak Raina of Max Hospital Highlights When Joint Replacement Becomes the Right Move Toward Pain-Free Living
By-Dr. Deepak Raina,Senior Director & Unit Head – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Max Hospital, Dwarka Joint pain can be more than just discomfort— it can take away your ability to move freely, enjoy daily activities, or maintain your independence. When medications, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement surgery may be the next step toward a more active and pain-free life. But…
Rare Brain Bypass Surgery Gives Pune Software Engineer a New Lease on Life
Pune, 12th June 2025: Neurosurgeons at Manipal Hospitals, Baner, were able to successfully perform a superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) bypass (commonly known as brain bypass surgery) on a 32-year-old software engineer from Pune with rare condition. The patient had repeated ischemic episodes and had lost vision in one eye after a stroke. After surgery, the patient has recovered well, able to…
The Silent Heart Attack, Often Missed But Deadly
By-Dr. Deepankar Vatsa, Consultant – Cardiology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Heart attacks have long been associated with dramatic chest pain and older age. But in recent years, a silent and deeply concerning trend has emerged as young adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are increasingly falling victim to heart attacks, and in many cases, without any warning signs at all. These are called…
Brain Tumor: A Silent Time Bomb in Your Head Early diagnosis &Treatment Can Stop It
Hyderabad, 7th June 2025: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the…
Fortis Escorts Okhla, New Delhi Launches Aorta Centre & Multi Specialty OPD in Dehradun
Dehradun, 7th June, 2025: Fortis Escorts Okhla Road, New Delhihas launched its specialized Aorta Centre & Multi Specialty OPD Centre at Safe Gate Medical Center, Dehradun. This initiative marks a significant milestone in bringing Delhi’s leading super-specialty healthcare expertise closer to the residents of Uttarakhand. This launch was graced by esteemed Guests of Honour from the Government of Uttarakhand – Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble…
World Brain Tumour Day- 8th June 2025
Mumbai, 7 June 2025: On World Brain Tumour Day, observed annually on June 8, the medical community highlights the urgent need for awareness, early diagnosis, and better management of brain tumours — conditions that often go unnoticed until they cause significant neurological damage. Brain tumours affect thousands of people every year in India, ranging from benign to aggressive malignant forms. Among them, meningiomas are the…
Epilepsy- The psychological implications on patients
By-Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital In a developing comity like India. Where there still existing misconceptions about epilepsy due to which patients and their family member are discriminated against. Often patients do not have access to adequate treatment due to have which they may uncontrolled seizures due to which they may not be able to Lead a normal life like…