Kolkata : The Association of Chest Physicians, West Bengal (ACP-WB), is set to host the 29th ACPCON 2026, its annual flagship academic conference, on 7th and 8th February 2026 at Swabhumi Rangdurbar, Kolkata. The conference is expected to bring together around 350 doctors from West Bengal and other states, including eminent pulmonologists, critical care specialists, […]
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Kolkata : The term radiation therapy often evokes fear and anxiety among patients and their families. Many still associate it with severe side effects, long hospital stays, or lasting damage to the body—perceptions shaped largely by outdated information and experiences from decades ago. However, the reality today is very different. Modern radiation therapy has evolved […]
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Kolkata : Senior cancer specialists from Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, underscored the critical importance of screening and early detection in improving cancer survival rates and quality of life at a Cancer Awareness Health Talk, organised in collaboration with the Press Club, Kolkata, on Tuesday. The session witnessed participation from over 50 media professionals, highlighting the growing […]
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Howrah:In a remarkable demonstration of advanced neonatal care in Howrah, doctors at Narayana Hospital, Chunavati successfully saved the life of a critically premature baby girl born at just 27 weeks of gestation, weighing only 760 grams. The baby was delivered at Narayana Hospital, Chunavati, and developed severe breathing difficulties immediately after birth. She required mechanical […]
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Kolkata : With growing global recognition of the aorta as a distinct and critical organ, the medical community is calling for heightened public and clinical attention on aortic health. Doctors at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, have reported a steady increase in patients presenting with complex and super-complex aortic diseases, highlighting the urgent need for […]
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Kolkata: Reaffirming the Xaverian spirit of service and its guiding motto “Nihil Ultra” (Nothing Beyond), the St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), in collaboration with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, successfully organised the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 on Sunday at the Raghabpur Campus of St. […]
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Kolkata: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is universally recognised as essential for an infant’s optimal growth, development, and immunity. Complementary feeding should begin after six months, while breastfeeding may be continued up to two years or beyond with an adequate, diverse, and age-appropriate diet. However, despite clear guidelines, the reality in […]
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Siliguri: Manipal Hospital Siliguri, a unit of the Manipal Hospitals Group—one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare networks—successfully treated a 22-year-old student who sustained a severe head injury after falling from a third-floor rooftop while flying kites. The patient, Ravi Gupta (name changed), a resident of Kishanganj, was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2026, […]
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Kolkata: Every life saved begins with a race against time, and at the heart of that race are ambulance drivers who navigate chaos, uncertainty, and urgency to deliver hope. Honouring these unsung heroes and the families who stand firmly behind them, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata organised ‘Salute the Real Heroes Family’, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to […]
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Kolkata: With India ranked 5th globally for pollution in 2023, the rising burden of pollution-related diseases—particularly allergic rhinitis (AR)—has emerged as a major public health concern. Studies indicate that 20–30% of the population suffers from AR, while 53% of patients with nasal symptoms were found to have allergic rhinitis across 19 Indian states. Pollution has […]
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