Category: Health

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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Raebareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raebareli, has introduced a dedicated bronchoscopy facility, enabling patients to access the important diagnostic procedure within the institute instead of travelling elsewhere for the service. The facility was formally inaugurated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday by Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain, who launched the service by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Bronchoscopy services will be available at AIIMS Raebareli every Tuesday and Thursday. The inauguration was attended by Additional Medical Superintendent Dr. Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr. Kumar Dharmendra,…

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Dr. Gyan Chand recognized for pioneering research in robotic thyroid surgery Lucknow: Prof. (Dr.) Gyan Chand, Professor in the Department of Endocrine and Breast Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), has been conferred the Best Paper Award at the 21st International Conference of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASICON 2026). The prestigious honour was presented on August 30, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention & Exhibition Centre in Kolkata for his research paper comparing advanced approaches in robotic thyroid surgery. The award represents…

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Lucknow: God is present within every living being and guides human beings from within, said Swami Muktinathananda, President of Ramakrishna Math, Lucknow, during his weekly Sunday discourse on the Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita. Explaining the universality of God, Swami Muktinathananda referred to a well-known story narrated by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa about an elephant and its mahout. He said the story conveys an important message: although God is present in every creature, this does not mean that people should abandon reason, intelligence and practical wisdom. According to the story, a guru told…

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Lucknow: Organised under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Hematology Group (UPHG), UP-Hemophilia Conclave 2026, was convened in Lucknow, in association with King George’s Medical University (KGMU),on 30th August 2026. The conclave brought together distinguished hematologists, physicians, researchers, pathologists, healthcare professionals from Hemophilia treatment centres across Uttar Pradesh, policymakers and patient groups. This conclave was like a Hemophilia Consensus Meeting, first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, with the central theme ‘Uniting Care. Improving Lives.’ The conclave was inaugurated by Professor A. K. Tripathi, Dr. Vineeta Gupta, Dr. Om Shankar Chaurasia, Dr…

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Rae Bareli: The Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at AIIMS Rae Bareli successfully organised a workshop on advanced laser surgery, focusing on the use of laser technology in the management of complex airway and laryngeal disorders. The two-day workshop brought together ENT surgeons from across India and aimed to strengthen their skills through practical training and exposure to advanced laser-assisted surgical techniques. The first day featured live surgical procedures, giving participating surgeons an opportunity to observe the practical application of laser technology in challenging airway conditions. The sessions…

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