Category: Healthcare

International Travelling Exhibition “Vaccines Injecting Hope” inaugurated at Science City, Kolkata

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Today, an international travelling exhibition “Vaccines Injecting Hope” was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Balram Bhargava, Padma Shri awardee and former Director General of ICMR, at Science City, Kolkata, in the august presence of Prof. Partha P. Majumder, National Science Chair (Scientific Excellence), Government of India; Dr. Roger Highfield, Director, Science, Science Museums Group, London; Dr. […]

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DEBUNKING MYTHS: CATARACT SURGERY & SUMMER

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By Dr. Madhusmita Behera, Consultant Opthalmologist, Rotary Techno Netralaya What is cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, causing blurry vision similar to looking through a foggy window; this condition usually develops slowly and can initially be managed with brighter lighting and glasses, but eventually may require surgery to replace the cloudy lens […]

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Manipal Hospital Broadway and Manipal Foundation unite to save life of 16-Year-Old girl in critical condition

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Kolkata : In a remarkable testament to humanity and medical excellence, a 16-year-old girl who had a critical fall from a building’s terrace on 19th March and was brought back from the brink of death by the dedicated team at Manipal Hospital Broadway. The young student, from a lower-middle-class family, who stayed with her relatives, was rushed […]

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Expert at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Highlights How a Father’s Health Influences Fertility and Child Well-being

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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SWAN Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd. on 07april25 at GRSE Bhavan, Kolkata. The strategic partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening indigenous shipbuilding capabilities in the commercial segment and supports the national vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” in the maritime sector. […]

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Diabetes Can Damage Your Organs Without Symptoms: Experts

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Dr. Joydeep Ghosh, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. While many individuals are aware of the immediate symptoms—such as increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue—the more insidious aspect of diabetes is its potential to cause silent damage to vital organs over time. This […]

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5 Hidden Signs of Nutrient Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In the fast-paced world we live in today, we tend to only think about what we consume in terms of calories, proteins, and fats, but we hardly ever take the time to think about whether our bodies are receiving the necessary […]

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This World Oral Health Day, Listerine Highlights the Importance of Using a Mouthwash to #CompleteTheRoutine

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  Hosts an immersive scientific event to highlight the importance of a holistic oral care by using a daily mouthwashAccording to the World Health Organization, over 95% of adults in India have cavities *Cavities, gum problems and bad breath are the top oral health issues in India Kolkata:  On the occasion of World Oral Health […]

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ইস্টার্ণ ইন্ডিয়া অপ্টোমেট্রিক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন এবং কল্যানী আই কেয়ারের ওয়ার্ল্ড অপ্টোমেট্রি ডে উজ্জাপন

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কলকাতা: নিমতৌড়ি, পূর্ব মেদিনীপুরে, ইস্টার্ণ ইন্ডিয়া অপ্টোমেট্রিক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন এবং স্থানীয় চক্ষু হসপিটাল কল্যানী আই কেয়ারের মিলিত প্রচেষ্টায় ও উদ্যোগে উজ্জ্বাপিত হল ওয়ার্ল্ড অপ্টোমেট্রি ডে। ওয়ার্ল্ড অপ্টোমেট্রি ডে হল এমনই একটি দিন যা অপামর অপ্টোমেট্রিষ্টদের কাছে প্রতি বছর এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভুমিকা পালন করে এবং বিভিন্ন কর্মকান্ডের মাধ্যমে এই পেশার প্রচার ও প্রসার নিয়ে এক জাগরন তৈরির […]

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Apollo Cancer Centres Launches ‘ColFit’, A Comprehensive Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Amidst Rising Cases

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Kolkata : In response to the rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) cases across India, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC) has launched ColFit, a comprehensive screening program designed to detect and prevent colorectal cancer at an early stage. This initiative aims to improve survival rates, reduce treatment costs, and address the concerning trend of late-stage diagnoses, which currently […]

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Revolutionary Cardiac Milestone funded by Manipal Foundation CSR: Medica successfully performs World’s First Leadless Pacemaker Implant in Glenn Shunt Patient

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Kolkata: In a rarest of rare case and a groundbreaking medical achievement, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, part of the Manipal Hospitals group, achieved a momentous feat by successfully implanting a Micra leadless pacemaker in a 33-year-old woman suffering from a complex congenital heart disease, tetralogy of Fallot (obstruction in the pulmonary valve leading from the right […]

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