Category: Health

SGPGI CCM Department Organises Workshop on End-of-Life Care

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Department of Critical Care Medicine (CCM) at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) organised a workshop on End-of-Life Care  at the Hargobind Khurana Hall, Lecture Theatre Complex. Amit Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary, Medical Education and Health, Government of Uttar Pradesh, was the chief speaker on the occasion. In his address, he elaborated on the need for structured end-of-life care in medical institutions to ensure a dignified death for patients suffering from incurable illnesses. He emphasised the importance of training all doctors in this…

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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow Organises Women’s Health Awareness Workshop; 250 Women Participate

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: MAX Healthcare’s Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow organised a Health Awareness Workshop on Women’s Health, witnessing the participation of over 250 women from different communities, underscoring the growing awareness about preventive healthcare among women. Sharing details of the programme, Ashish Sharma, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, said the initiative aimed at educating women about early detection, lifestyle-related disorders, and the importance of regular health screening. The workshop brought together leading specialists from multiple disciplines to address key health concerns affecting women today. The health awareness sessions were conducted by…

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KGMU Performs Total Hip Replacement Surgery Using ‘Bikini Incision’ Technique for the First Time

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — The Orthopedic Surgery Department at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing a total hip replacement surgery using the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA), commonly known as the ‘bikini incision’ technique, for the first time. The patient has recovered well and is now able to walk normally. Dr. Ravindra Mohan from the Orthopedic Surgery Department explained that 45-year-old Rajendra, a resident of Pratapgarh, had been suffering from severe hip pain for the past two years, which severely affected his daily activities. Despite trying…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Grants Essentiality Certificate for New Super-Specialty Course at KGMU

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a landmark development for medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has granted an Essentiality Certificate (EC) to King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow for starting a new super-specialty programme—FNB (Trauma Anaesthesiology and Critical Care)—making KGMU the first institution in the state to introduce this course. The Essentiality Certificate has been issued by the Medical Education Section-2, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under order number I/1195044/2026, dated January 5, 2026. The approval allows KGMU to launch the two-year super-specialty postgraduate course with two seats per year, marking a…

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Romsons Group Expands Hygiene Portfolio with Poochie Baby Diapers and Bloom Disposable Period Panty

Arijit Bose

Director Sahil Khanna Unveils New Product Lines at The Startup Caffe, Targets Underserved Segments with Advanced Core Technology and Shift-Free Comfort New Delhi – Romsons Group, a leading player in India’s healthcare and hygiene industry with over 70 years of legacy, has launched two new products aimed at expanding its presence across the personal hygiene spectrum – Poochie Play Pants Baby Diapersand Dignity Bloom Disposable Period Panty. Director Sahil Khanna revealed details about both product lines during his appearance on The Startup Caffe podcast, explaining how the company is leveraging its…

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Tender Palm Hospital Performs Second Successful M-TEER Procedure, Strengthening Advanced Cardiac Care in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Tender Palm Hospital, Lucknow, has achieved another landmark in minimally invasive cardiac treatment by successfully completing its second Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (M-TEER), also known as the My Clip procedure. The breakthrough intervention was performed on a 75-year-old woman suffering from severe Mitral Regurgitation (MR) and valvular heart disease, conditions that had led to repeated heart failure and debilitating breathlessness. According to Dr. Gautam Swaroop, Director of the Cardiology Department, the patient was considered unfit for traditional open-heart surgery due to her age and fragile health. A comprehensive…

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New State-of-the-Art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit Inaugurated at KGMU’s Haematology Department

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant advancement for cancer care in Uttar Pradesh, the Haematology Department of King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit. The facility has been established with a generous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant of ₹3.15 crore from Aditya Birla Capital, marking a major step toward accessible and affordable treatment for blood cancers and genetic blood disorders. Vice Chancellor Prof. Soniya Nityanand highlighted the importance of the new unit, emphasizing that it will significantly improve access to life-saving treatments, especially for women and…

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NTPC Organises Large-Scale Eye Camp for Rural Residents

Arijit Bose

Unchahar: In a major community outreach initiative, NTPC Unchahar organised a large eye care camp at Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalaya, Umran, aimed at extending healthcare benefits to residents of nearby villages. The camp was held under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to support the well-being of local communities. Project Head Abhay Kumar Srivastava said that NTPC remains committed to improving the quality of life of people living around its project areas. “Under our CSR policy, we continuously undertake welfare activities for the health and better living of the community.…

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Dedicated Clinic for fatty liver disease and Obesity @ SGPGIMS

Arijit Bose

Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease—A Public Health Challenge Lucknow: India is witnessing a rapid rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Fatty liver disease and the obesity are the most important ones among them. Studies estimate that nearly 30–35% of Indian adults may have fatty liver disease, and the number is increasing every year. According to National Health and Family Health Survey report, almost 25% of Indian are obese or over weight. Unfortunately, fatty liver disease and obesity, both, are increasing among children and adolescent also. Fatty liver disease, obesity, and diabetes are…

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Bandhan Bank Donates 10 ambulances across India, two in Bangalore

Arijit Bose

Donates fully equipped ambulance to CBCI Society for Medical Education (Bangalore) and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, (Bangalore) Bangalore : Bandhan Bank, as part of its CSR initiatives, has donated 10 fully equipped ambulances across India, including two in Bangalore, to strengthen emergency medical access and improve healthcare delivery across diverse communities. Announced during the Bank’s 10th Foundation Day celebrations, the initiative has now been implemented with the donation of ambulances. The initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to improving the reach and responsiveness of healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive timely medical…

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