Category: Health

Lucknow: Amid growing concerns over the global energy crisis and rising fuel consumption, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences took a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and environmental responsibility by organising a symbolic cyclothon within its campus on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The initiative was aimed at encouraging the reduction of motorised vehicle usage for short-distance commuting inside the institute campus and promoting cycling as an eco-friendly and healthy alternative. The cyclothon began at 9 am from the Director’s Office located in the Administrative Block and followed a…

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Lucknow: Doctors at the Department of Pediatric Surgical Superspecialities, SGPGIMS successfully managed and removed a foreign body lodged in the left bronchus of a 15-month-old child hailing from Jaunpur district. The child had been suffering from persistent vigorous cough, recurrent episodes of fever, and respiratory distress for nearly 20 days before being referred to SGPGI. According to the treating team, the child had initially been managed with medications elsewhere for recurrent respiratory symptoms; however, the symptoms persisted due to an undiagnosed airway foreign body. Detailed evaluation and imaging at SGPGIMS…

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Lucknow: The Chemical Pathology section under the Department of Pathology at King George’s Medical University underwent a two-day assessment on May 16 and 17, 2026, as part of the fifth cycle of NABL accreditation under ISO 15189:2022 standards for clinical biochemistry and immunoassay markers. The assessment was conducted by a team from Delhi comprising experts from leading medical institutions, who carried out a detailed review of the laboratory’s quality systems, documentation processes, technical competence, patient safety measures and reporting standards. The opening session was chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Soniya…

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Lucknow: EQUICON–2026, a national conference on Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare, concluded successfully at the Kalam Centre, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, with a strong emphasis on inclusive, stigma-free, and evidence-based healthcare for LGBTQIA+ communities in India. The conference was organised through a collaborative effort by the Department of Psychiatry, Department of Infectious Diseases, and Department of Plastic Surgery, KGMU, with support from the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) LGBTQIA+ Taskforce and the Association of Clinical Psychiatrists. The event was held in observance of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Mumbai will witness a unique blend of humanity, compassion, and technology on May 17, as Narayan Seva Sansthan organises a mega free disability corrective surgery screening, selection, and 3D-printed modular artificial limb measurement camp. The camp, scheduled at Nico Hall in Dadar (East), aims to bring renewed confidence and self-reliance to thousands of differently-abled individuals. Designed using advanced Japanese and German technology, these lightweight and durable artificial limbs are expected to significantly improve mobility and quality of life for beneficiaries. Inspired by Padma Shri awardee Kailash Manav,…

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Lucknow: Orthodontics is that specialized field of dentistry which deals with the diagnosis and rectification of malpositioned teeth and jaws. The specialist who performs such corrections in dental irregularities and improves facial appearance is called an Orthodontist. Malocclusion causes harmful effects on an individual. Because of irregular teeth, the tissues surrounding the teeth become weak. Thus, the support is reduced and incidence of caries (tooth decay causing cavities) is more, and chewing of food is impaired. This might lead to strain on the jaw joints and muscles when teeth do…

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Anil Jaiswal Lucknow: Marking the observance of World Hypertension Day 2026, Cardiology Department of King George’s Medical University organised a comprehensive awareness programme, under the official global theme “Controlling Hypertension Together!” to spread awareness about the dangers of uncontrolled high blood pressure and the importance of collective action in tackling the disease. The programme was led by senior experts including Prof Rishi Sethi, Prof Akshyaya Pradhan, Prof Monika Bhandari, Prof Akhil Sharma and Umesh Tripathi. During the event, medical experts described hypertension as a rapidly growing public health concern and…

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Lucknow: In a significant step toward strengthening allied and healthcare education in the state, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has formally constituted the Uttar Pradesh State Allied and Healthcare Council under the Medical Education Department. The council has been established in accordance with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act passed by Parliament on March 24, 2021, and officially notified in the Gazette on March 28, 2021. Following the national legislation, the Uttar Pradesh government issued its state gazette notification on February 17, 2023. Dr. Kamal Pant was…

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Lucknow: In a remarkable medical achievement, a 100-year-old woman with a pacemaker successfully underwent a high-risk hip surgery at Medinity Multispeciality Hospital under the supervision of orthopedic specialist Dr. R. P. Singh. The elderly patient had suffered a hip fracture and required immediate surgical intervention. Doctors replaced the damaged hip with a socket implant to accelerate healing and reduce recovery time. Despite the complexities involved due to her cardiac condition and advanced age, the surgery was completed successfully. Hospital officials said the patient showed exceptional recovery and was able to…

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