Category: Health

Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Finding the right and certified specialist for skin, hair, and aesthetic treatments is now set to become much easier. Mumbai-based Aakar Medical Technologies Limited has launched XELIX, India’s first digital platform that connects patients with certified dermatologists, trichologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic specialists from across the country. Through the platform, patients can search for qualified doctors in their city and conveniently book appointments online. Dermatologist Dr. Vijay Nagdev said, “Aesthetic procedures are medical treatments and should always be performed by qualified and trained doctors. XELIX will help…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya chaired a comprehensive review meeting with administrative officials of all departments in Bareilly, directing authorities to ensure efficient governance, farmer welfare, improved public services and stronger implementation of development schemes. Reviewing compliance with directions issued during his previous meeting in April, Maurya instructed officials to ensure hassle-free procurement of farmers’ produce and said farmers should not face difficulties in transporting soil from their own fields for personal use. He emphasised that no action should tarnish the government’s image and urged officials…

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New Delhi: In a significant step towards promoting women’s health and encouraging open dialogue on menopause, FICCI FLO, in partnership with Fortis Healthcare, organised “Menopause 360°”, a first-of-its-kind awareness initiative aimed at educating and empowering women with accurate information and holistic support. The interactive session brought together more than 70 women entrepreneurs from FICCI FLO, who participated in engaging discussions and a lively question-and-answer session on the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of menopause. The expert panel featured Dr. Tripat Choudhary, Principal Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme, who…

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New Delhi: The Centre is preparing a major expansion of India’s health research ecosystem, with the draft National Health Research Policy 2026 proposing a more than sixfold increase in public investment by 2047. The ambitious roadmap aims to accelerate the development of new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic technologies and treatment strategies to address the country’s growing burden of serious diseases. Under the draft policy, spending on health research is proposed to rise from the current 0.024 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 0.072 percent by 2037 and further to 0.15…

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Khyati Agrawal Gupta  Nearly 3.5 million babies are born prematurely in India every year, yet very few parents are prepared. When my son was born at seven months & spent nearly 20 days in Dr. Pandita’s NICU, I witnessed firsthand the expertise required to save premature babies. Dr. Aakash Pandita is Director, Paediatrics& Neonatology at Medanta Lucknow. An ICMR awardee, a gold-medalist & President of the regional National Neonatology Forum, he has decades of experience in managing extremely premature babies & sick newborns. According to him, the biggest preventable cause…

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Gonda: In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare services in the region, RN Pandey Private Hospital Limited, located on ITI Road in Gonda, inaugurated a world-class Vertigo Diagnostic and Treatment Machine on Tuesday. The advanced medical technology is expected to provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for patients suffering from vertigo and related balance disorders. The state-of-the-art machine was formally inaugurated by the hospital’s Director, Dr. Rajesh Pandey, who highlighted the importance of bringing advanced healthcare facilities closer to patients. He said that the new technology would enable precise evaluation…

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Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening breastfeeding support in healthcare facilities, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched India’s first Facility-Based Lactation Management (FBLM) Training Module for healthcare professionals. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding practices across the state. The training module was formally launched on July 4 by Amit Kumar Ghosh, during a State-Level Training of Trainers (ToT) programme organized by the Directorate of Family Welfare under the National Health Mission. The programme received technical support…

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Lucknow: Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) have successfully performed a complex surgery to remove a massive 5-kilogram uterine fibroid from a 30-year-old woman while preserving her reproductive organs and fertility. The patient had reported to the Gynecology Outpatient Department with complaints of a large abdominal swelling that had spread across her entire abdomen. Medical evaluation revealed a giant uterine fibroid measuring 25 × 17 cm along with a 7-cm ovarian cyst. Following detailed assessment, a team of specialists carried out a successful surgical procedure to…

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Lucknow: Department of Endocrine Surgery at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Lucknow, has successfully performed a rare and complex minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) to remove a 5.5 cm ectopic parathyroid adenoma located in the mediastinum near the heart and major blood vessels. The 51-year-old female patient had been suffering from repeated hip fractures due to primary hyperparathyroidism, a condition causing excessive parathyroid hormone secretion and severe bone weakening. Advanced imaging identified the rare tumour deep in the chest, accounting for a small percentage of such cases and…

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