Chennai, 20th August 2025: Setting a new milestone in pediatric transplantation, MGM Cancer Institute has saved the life of a 12-year-old girl with Bloom Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, by performing a complex procedure known as TCR alpha beta depleted haploidentical bone marrow transplant (BMT), using life-saving stem cells from …
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Mumbai, August 2025. Dr. Chintan Hegde, a well-known orthopedic surgeon at Thunga hospital in Mumbai, is the first surgeon at Thunga Hospital in India to utilize the Evolution® NitrX™ Medial-Pivot Knee implant system, featuring the innovative NitrX™ coating, in a knee replacement surgery. Dr. Hegde observes that patients come to him daily with clear signs and symptoms of severe arthritis and deformity in both knees. This, coupled with swelling and pain, significantlyimpacts patients’ mobility and …
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Chennai, August 19, 2025: In a remarkable medical achievement, the multidisciplinary team at SIMS Hospital successfully treated a young IT professional suffering from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP), a rare and aggressive skin cancer that swiftly spreads to surrounding tissues, including muscle and bone. In the patient’s case, the cancer had severely …
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Chennai, 19th August 2025: A 75-year-old men from Belgium, who had been experiencing severe regurgitation, a persistent cough, and the passage of undigested food for more than 15 years in his country was successfully treated at Gleneagles Hospital Chennai using a rare and complicated Z-POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) procedure. A large …
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Chennai | August 18, 2025: Geri Care, India’s pioneer in integrated eldercare, today announced the inauguration of its newest Assisted Living facility in Velachery, Chennai. This milestone marks Geri Care’s 10th facility since inception in 2018, a testament to the organisation’s rapid growth and unwavering dedication to transforming eldercare in …
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Chennai, August 15, 2025: In a moving celebration of both health and independence, hundreds of cardiac patients who had fully recovered after life-saving interventions at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani walked hand-in-hand with their treating cardiologists at Anna Nagar Tower Park on 15th August, 2025, Independence Day. The “Namma Heart Walk” was …
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Chennai, 13th August, 2025 — In a remarkable feat of medical expertise, specialists at Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet have performed a rare, life-altering craniosynostosis surgery on a five-year-old child suffering from a severe facial deformity. The intricate, multi-hour procedure not only transformed the child’s appearance but also improved vital functions, offering …
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Chennai, 13 August 2025: Rela Hospital organised an Awareness Walkathon to commemorate World Organ Donation, observed annually on 13 August, drawing participation of over 400 individuals including college students, faculty, doctors, and hospital staff. The Walkathon aimed to amplify the message on organ donation and encourage individuals to pledging organs …
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Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, August 12, 2025: SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRMMCHRC) concluded its week-long celebration of World Breastfeeding Week with a powerful valedictory function aimed at promoting breastfeeding awareness among parents, healthcare professionals, and the wider community. Acclaimed South Indian actress, dancer, director, producer, and writer Ms. Poornima Bhagiyaraj graced the …
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Chennai, 10th August 2025: In a significant step toward enhancing women’s preventive healthcare, Iswarya Hospital launched the Iswarya Breast Centre, a state-of-the-art facility exclusively focused on comprehensive breast health screening and diagnosis. The Iswarya Breast Centre is equipped with advanced 3D Digital Mammography with Tomosynthesis, a next-generation imaging technology that delivers sharper, more detailed breast scans …
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