Chennai, 22 January 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has successfully performed a highly complex and rare TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR procedure with bioprosthetic valve fracture on a 78-year-old patient, marking one of the first such procedures in the world. The advanced transcatheter intervention was undertaken to treat a repeatedly failing heart valve in a …
Read More »Chennai, January 20, 2026: Dr. Soosan Jacob has been appointed as President of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), marking a significant global recognition for Indian ophthalmology. Her elevation to this prestigious position highlights India’s increasing influence and leadership in the field of refractive surgery. ISRS is a leading …
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Chennai, January 20, 2026: Marking a rare milestone in advancing bloodless cardiac surgery, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has successfully performed a combined valve replacement and bypass surgery on a 69-year-old male with the extremely rare Bombay Blood Group, without the use of any blood transfusions. The patient is recovering well. The patient had critical narrowing of the aortic valve due to heavy …
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Chennai, January , 2026: SIMS Hospital has unveiled SIMS Hello Doctor Health on Wheels, India’s first medical bus designed to deliver essential and comprehensive medical services and teleconsultations with specialists to rural communities. Health on Wheels offers on-the-go consultations, health screenings, vaccinations, and basic diagnostic services backed by a 24×7 …
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Thanjavur, January 9, 2026: The neurosurgery team at Meenakshi Hospital, Thanjavur has successfully completed a highly complex operation on a four-year-old child, relieving spinal cord compression by correcting severe upper neck bone misalignment that had resulted in the paralysis of both arms and both legs. While pediatric spinal surgery itself involves …
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January 2026: Winter does strange things to your mouth. Sensitivity jumps. Breath feels drier. Gums get more easily irritated. And all of this often happens quietly — until that first sip of hot chai sends a sharp reminder of the season’s effects. Why sensitivity feels worse in winter: Cold air causes your …
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Chennai, January 08, 2026: For the first time in Tamil Nadu, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched an advanced electroanatomical mapping technology, to provide cutting-edge cardiac electrophysiology treatments for complex heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation of the upper chambers and the dangerously fast ventricular tachycardia of the lower chambers. The …
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Chennai, January 6, 2026: Doctors at MGM Cancer Institute have successfully treated a 41-year-old male smoker with advanced tongue cancer (squamous cell carcinoma), a condition previously considered inoperable at several hospitals as the tumour, measuring approximately 5 × 3 cm with significant vertical extension, had spread across the entire anterior …
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2025: Madha Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) has proudly announced the installation of the advanced Acuson Origin ultrasound system powered by artificial intelligence at its facility, marking it as the first medical institution in South India to adopt this innovative technology. The Acuson Origin by Siemens …
Read More »Chennai December 2025: As the world transitions into 2026, the traditional New Year’s resolutions of gym memberships and strict diets are being joined by a surprising newcomer: the Oral Health Reset. Emerging research and a renewed focus on holistic wellness are highlighting that a healthy mouth is the cornerstone of a …
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