Category: Medical News

One of the world’s longest reported VV-ECMO bridges to bilateral lung transplantation using a single oxygenator without circuit exchange Patient survives irreversible lung damage caused by accidental paraquat poisoning Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has successfully performed a life-saving bilateral lung transplant on a 41-year-old woman after supporting her on an artificial lung (VV-ECMO) for 119 consecutive days, one of the longest… Continue reading "Apollo Hospitals Saves 41-Year-Old Woman with Double Lung Transplant After 119 Days on Artificial Lung Support"

India’s pioneering paediatric robotic surgery programme, started in 2012, becomes South India’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence in the field Nearly half the 400 children treated were under five, with the youngest patient just 50 days old Apollo Children’s Hospitals announced the launch of its Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Robotic Urology, marking the successful completion of more than 400… Continue reading "Apollo Children’s Hospitals Launches Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Robotic Urology, Marking 400 Surgeries"

Kundrathur Panchayat Union, in association with India Turns Pink, organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Programme, featuring a Walk and Signature Campaign at the Block Development Office, Padappai, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote early detection and preventive healthcare among women. The event was graced by Tmt. Kalaiselvi Mohan, I.A.S., District Collector of Kanchipuram, as the Chief Guest, along with Mr. P.A. Ananda… Continue reading "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign held in Chennai"