Kolkata: Patients suffering from complex brain and neurological conditions now have access to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Kolkata, with the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) starting the advanced treatment facility. The facility was inaugurated at the seminar hall on the ninth floor of the institute. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a form of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) […]
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Kolkata: What does life look like after a Stage IV cancer diagnosis? For some patients, the answer lies in returning to ordinary routines—riding a motorcycle, shopping for groceries, travelling with family or simply planning for the next year. These experiences came into focus at a cancer survivors’ gathering organised by the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care […]
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Kolkata : For around 10 heart attack survivors, a gathering at Desun Hospital on Friday was less about medical statistics and more about sharing the journeys that brought them back to normal life. The hospital organised a Heart Attack Survivors’ Meet where survivors interacted with cardiac specialists and spoke about their experiences of diagnosis, treatment […]
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Kolkata: Teachers from across Kolkata were brought together for a health-focused programme on Sunday as Manipal Hospitals Kolkata organised ‘Gurudakshina’, a Teachers’ Health Summit, combining CPR training, preventive healthcare discussions and a special felicitation of educators who had overcome serious health challenges. The programme focused on health concerns particularly relevant to teachers, including emergency preparedness, […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre organised the Cancer Warrior Sports Summit – ‘Zindagi Zindabad’, bringing together cancer warriors for a day of sports, entertainment, interaction and celebration of life. The summit aimed to move beyond the clinical aspects of cancer treatment and provide patients with an opportunity to reconnect with confidence, companionship and […]
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Kolkata : For Prof. Parboty Chakraborty, teaching has always been more than a profession—it has been her life’s purpose. A distinguished Sanskrit academic and teacher, she is now back to her teaching and academic activities after successfully undergoing a hysterectomy at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake. Prof. Chakraborty had been suffering from persistent pain and discomfort […]
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Kolkata : Tobacco remains one of the leading preventable causes of cancer in India, with head and neck cancers emerging as some of its most devastating consequences, according to Dr. SLN Chandra Mohan, Head Neck Oncologist and ENT Surgeon at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur. Experts say these cancers often develop silently over several years, […]
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By Dr. Debashree Gangopadhyay, Consultant – Pediatric Cardiology, Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur Kolkata : Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common birth defect worldwide, continues to be a major cause of illness and mortality among children. Medical experts emphasize that early diagnosis and timely treatment can dramatically improve outcomes, allowing most affected children to […]
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By Dr. Upasana Palo, Consultant, Gynaecologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the “silent killer” because its symptoms are usually subtle and can easily be mistaken for common digestive or hormonal issues. Many women ignore these warning signs, believing them to be temporary discomforts. Unfortunately, this often leads to late-stage […]
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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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