Chennai, March 16th, 2024 –Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet organized a Laughter Yoga Therapy session today, in commemoration of World Kidney Day observed on 14th March. The event aimed at increasing awareness on stress management and how stress can be a risk factor for Kidney Disease. The event had participation from people who were eager to learn […]
Category: Health & Medical
Metropolis’ MedEngage Program awards 301 Medical Students with Scholarships and Research Grants totaling INR 1.7 Crore.
~Almost 60% of scholarship recipients are women~ ~6,019 applications received from 603 cities in 29 states of India~ ~150+ applications received from Aspirational districts~ India, Chennai, 10th March 2024: Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of India’s leading diagnostic chain, Metropolis Healthcare Limited, hosted the 6th edition of the MedEngage Annual Summit 2024 today in […]
Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Launches Relex SMILE PRO – Most Advanced Procedure for Myopia, in Chennai
Fully AI-driven, SMILE PRO features automated laser calculations of eye power correction. Its algorithm is based on the treatment data of over 8 million eyes worldwide. In SMILE PRO procedure, a tissue (known as lenticule) is extracted from the eye and reshapes the cornea – thus, allowing light to focus correctly onto the retina. […]
Roche launches Vabysmo® (faricimab), the first and only bispecific monoclonal antibody for the eye, to treat two leading causes of vision loss
Vabysmo targets and inhibits two disease pathways that cause neovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) Vabysmo’s revolutionary dual-pathway mechanism of action (MoA) neutralises angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) to restore vascular stability for patients living with nAMD and DME Vabysmo is the only injectable eye medicine […]
Introducing NOVA: World’s First Carbon-Neutral Baby Aadavi, Child Ambassador of Green Mission Tamilnadu & Awardee of Asia Book of Records
In a groundbreaking event that captured the world ‘s attention, NOVA, the world’s first carbon-neutral baby, was introduced to the global community by Seerakku. Born on March 3, 2023, in Tamil Nadu, India, NOVA, also known as D.J. Aadavi, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming carbon neutral at just 11 months and 16 days […]
CMRL associates with SIMS Hospital to launch AI-Integrated Pharmacies at 40 Metro Stations
– SIMS Hospital to offer exclusive benefits for CMRL Commuters Chennai, Feb 27th, 2024: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) associates with SIMS Hospital to launch SIMS Pharmacy outlets in 40 metro stations across Chennai, which is a crucial step in ensuring the health of commuters on the metro. As part of this initiative, the […]
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai launches a Basic Life Support Training Programme for the Local Community Through the Gleneagles Community Connect Initiative
Chennai, February 24th, 2023: In its ongoing commitment to community health and safety, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai is pleased to announce the launch of its Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Program under the Gleneagles Community Connect Initiative. This program aims to equip members of the community with essential life-saving skills, ensuring they are prepared to respond […]
Doctors at Dr Mehta’s Hospitals Save 10-Day-Old Infant with Blocked Airways
~ The surgeons utilized an open mouth technique for preoxygenation to infant, since the choanal atresia condition posed a real challenge~ Chennai, February 17th, 2024: Surgeons at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals in Chennai successfully performed critical surgery on a 10-day-old baby with blocked nasal passages. This life-threatening condition, known as bilateral choanal atresia, occurs when […]
27-Year-Old Housewife Successfully Undergoes Lung Transplantation at Gleneagles Health City Chennai After Accidentally Consuming Pesticide Mixed Fruit Juice
~ The First Successful Lung Transplant performed by a Hospital in Tamil Nadu on a Patient with significant lung Injury owing to Paraquat poisoning~ Chennai, 14th February 2024: A homemaker aged 27 years old hailing from Andhra Pradesh’s Ongole District faced a life-threatening situation when she accidentally consumed a weed killer (pesticide) mixed with Fruit […]
VS Hospitals and VS Medical Trust’s VIPOS 2024: Pioneering the Future of Cancer Care with Global Oncology Summit
Chennai, Saturday, 10th February 2024: Chennai’s VS Hospitals and VS Medical Trust proudly announce the commencement of the landmark VS International Precision Oncology Summit (VIPOS 2024), held at Ramada Plaza, Guindy, Chennai, on February 10th and 11th, 2024. This groundbreaking event marks a pivotal moment in cancer care, assembling a global community of oncology experts […]