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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By Dr. Priyabrata AdhikariConsultant – Urology, Uro-Oncology & Advanced Robotic SurgeryNarayana Health – Howrah Howrah: Tobacco use is widely recognised as a major cause of urological cancers, but it is far from the only risk factor. Cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate and testicles are increasingly being linked to a combination of unhealthy lifestyle habits, […]
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Kolkata: Reinforcing the life-saving power of early cancer detection, Apollo Cancer Centre, Kolkata, has launched its impactful ‘Zero to Hero’ campaign in observance of World Cancer Day, placing the spotlight on Stage Zero cancer detection and its potential to dramatically improve survival, recovery and quality of life. India is witnessing a sharp rise in cancer […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised “Celebrating Cancer Warriors”, a cancer survivors’ meet aimed at spreading awareness and hope. Doctors, survivors, caregivers and community members came together to highlight that with early detection and advanced treatment, cancer is increasingly manageable and often curable. Cancer survivors shared inspiring journeys of resilience and life beyond cancer, encouraging patients […]
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Kolkata : Echoing William Shakespeare’s timeless words from As You Like It — “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” — Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, in association with Ashokenagar Natyaanan, presented another evocative edition of its acclaimed theatre initiative Rongo Byango at Uttam Mancha, Kolkata. Titled ‘Ebhabeo Phire Asa […]
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The workshop placed strong emphasis on hands-on clinical training, with detailed analysis of workshop videos and real clinical data. Participants were trained using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic instruments, focusing primarily on the diagnosis and management of amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. Live demonstrations and real case-based learning sessions formed the core of the programme. Dr. […]
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