Category: Health

Lucknow: A six-year-old boy, Arsh Ali, has successfully undergone complex cardiac surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences (VPIMS), Lucknow, for chronic constrictive pericarditis, a condition in which the pericardium becomes abnormally thickened and restricts normal heart function. Arsh, who had been receiving regular medication for the condition, was admitted to the institute with ascites, breathing difficulties, general weakness, fatigue and difficulty carrying out routine activities. A CT scan showed severe chronic constrictive pericarditis with significant thickening of the pericardium. Doctors subsequently planned a pericardiectomy to relieve the…

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Raebareli: AIIMS Raebareli observed World Patient Safety Day 2026 by organising an awareness programme on the theme “Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases” at the Cardiology OPD. The programme was organised by the Quality Cell of the Department of Hospital Administration to highlight the importance of patient safety in the prevention, diagnosis and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular and other chronic conditions. Executive Director Dr Amita Jain inaugurated the programme from the board room and emphasised the need to strengthen a culture of patient safety across the institution. She…

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Lucknow: A team of doctors at the Apex Trauma Centre of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has successfully treated a 50-year-old road accident victim suffering from severe pyothorax, a collapsed lung and a large accumulation of thick pus in his chest. The challenging case involved the removal of nearly 1.2 litres of thick pus from the patient’s chest along with a dense pleural peel that had tightly encased the lung and prevented it from expanding. Doctors performed the complicated procedure using Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), enabling the…

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Lucknow: Hospitals and healthcare institutions across Uttar Pradesh are set to organise a public service campaign on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, with fruit distribution among patients and blood donation camps planned as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’. The Health Department will organise service-oriented and community welfare activities in Lucknow and other parts of the state. The campaign will focus on extending support to hospitalised patients and encouraging voluntary blood donation to help ensure timely availability of blood for those in need. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief…

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Bareilly: A two-day Coloproctology Conference and Training Workshop began at SRMS Medical College on Saturday, bringing together senior surgeons and medical professionals from across the country for academic discussions, knowledge-sharing and training in advanced surgical procedures. Organised by the Department of General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at SRMS Medical College in association with the Bareilly chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India, the conference opened with an inaugural session followed by 11 scientific sessions on the first day. Senior surgeon and former Bareilly mayor Dr I.S. Tomar and senior…

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Lucknow: As the world observes World Sepsis Day on September 13, the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, is highlighting the urgent need for early recognition, timely treatment and responsible antibiotic use to reduce deaths from sepsis. The theme for World Sepsis Day 2026 is “Invest in Sepsis – Save Lives”, underlining the need to invest in prevention, early diagnosis and quality care, healthcare professionals, research and innovation, as well as stronger health systems and coordinated global action. “Every minute matters in…

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Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme at the Kalam Centre to mark World Physiotherapy Day, bringing together physiotherapists, medical professionals and students to discuss rehabilitation, sports injuries and the growing role of physiotherapy in healthcare. Dr Yogesh Madhyan, senior physiotherapist at Apollo Hospital, spoke about rehabilitation protocols for patients recovering from shoulder surgery and explained approaches for restoring mobility and function. Dr Abhishek Chaudhary, a sports medicine specialist, discussed shoulder injuries commonly suffered during sports and outlined preventive measures and precautions. The programme…

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Lucknow: A free health check-up camp was organised at Amrawati Sports City in association with Medanta Hospital, offering residents and visitors access to basic health screenings and consultations with specialist doctors. More than 60 people attended the camp and benefited from complimentary medical consultations and diagnostic tests. The initiative was designed to promote preventive healthcare and encourage people to identify possible health concerns at an early stage. Participants underwent a range of screenings, including blood pressure and random blood sugar tests, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Bone Mineral Density (BMD) assessment…

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