Kolkata: A 60-year-old international patient from Ghana has made a swift recovery following a minimally invasive keyhole spine surgery performed at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, a unit of the Manipal Hospitals group. The patient, Yaw Boakey, had earlier undergone a successful kidney transplant at the same hospital and had returned to Kolkata for a routine medical […]
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Howrah: In a significant step toward strengthening nursing education in Eastern India, Westbank School of Nursing (established in 2012) and Westbank College of Nursing (established in 2020) have been officially merged and renamed as College & School of Nursing – Narayana Hospital, a unit of the Asia Heart Foundation. The unified institution is affiliated with […]
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Kolkata: The Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST), an educational initiative of the JIS Group, organised a two-day international conference titled “Frontiers in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences: Translating Innovation into Impact.” The conference brought together global experts, academicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore emerging trends and innovations […]
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Kolkata: In a landmark development for oncology in India, the Institute of Breast Diseases, Kolkata (IBDK) hosted the India edition of the globally renowned St. Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference at Taj Taal Kutir, bringing together leading global and Indian experts to deliberate on the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment, research, and equitable access […]
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Strengthening Early Hearing Detection and Intervention for Newborns Across Eastern India Kolkata : Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre has launched a state-of-the-art Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant (CI) Clinic at its Paediatric Multispecialty Hospital in New Town, marking a significant step forward in early hearing detection and intervention for newborns and children across […]
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Kolkata: In a significant boost to public healthcare infrastructure, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)-run ESI Hospital Maniktala has achieved a major milestone with the addition of 19 state-of-the-art Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) beds. With this expansion, the total ITU bed strength of the hospital now stands at 52, making it one of the largest […]
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Kolkata : In a landmark cardiac procedure, BM Birla Heart Hospital has successfully retrieved a leadless pacemaker that had been implanted for more than seven years and eight months — the first such documented case in Southeast Asia, including India. The complex procedure was performed by Anil Mishra, Director of Cardiology at the hospital, marking […]
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Kolkata: In a major advancement for respiratory care in Eastern India, the Department of Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine at Ruby General Hospital has successfully carried out two rare and life-saving Advanced Interventional Pulmonology procedures over the past month, offering patients instant relief without the need for conventional open surgery. Advanced Interventional Pulmonology is a rapidly […]
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Kolkata: In a move aimed at strengthening digital healthcare infrastructure, Kolkata-based technology firm SRM Ornik AI Tech Private Limited has introduced three AI-powered solutions tailored for doctors and clinics. The launch marks a step toward making healthcare services more efficient, technology-driven, and patient-centric. The services were officially unveiled on Tuesday at a press conference held […]
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Kolkata : In a significant advancement in vascular care, Manipal Hospital has successfully performed its first advanced atherectomy-assisted procedure for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in Kolkata. The minimally invasive intervention was led by Dr. Ranjan Kr. Sharma, Senior Consultant – Cardiology and enabled a 75-year-old patient to regain pain-free mobility within just 24 hours. The […]
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