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Preeti Urology and Kidney Hospital

Hyderabad surgeons achieve national first with groundbreaking ureteral reconstruction

Preeti Urology and Kidney Hospital performs India’s first laparoscopic bilateral ureteral replacement using intestine segments in marathon over 9 hour surgery — one of just nine such cases ever reported globally.

columbai university

Columbia University Researchers finds how stomach tumors hijack Nerve Signals to fuel their growth

Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer forms electrical connections with nearby sensory nerves, using these circuits to fuel tumor growth and spread. This groundbreaking finding suggests that cancers exploit neural pathways, creating a feedback loop with the brain. Blocking these signals with migraine drugs (CGRP inhibitors) slowed tumor growth in mice, offering a potential new cancer treatment.

National Wildlife Health Policy

Five years after Covid, India moves to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance

New National Wildlife Health Policy currently under ministerial review, proposes an integrated wildlife disease monitoring network, expanded research initiatives, and the establishment of new diagnostic laboratories for early disease detection.

India’s first sensory room

Bengaluru airport unveils India’s first sensory room for neurodivergent travelers

The sensory room at Kempegowda International Airport provides a controlled environment tailored for passengers with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

AIIMS OPD

Rise in ADHD cases among young adults at AIIMS OPD raises concerns

This developmental disorder, typically diagnosed in childhood, affects behavioral patterns, attention spans, and overall cognitive function.

Celebrity chef Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins Harvest Plus’ initiative against malnutrition

HarvestPlus Solutions' Nutri-Pathshala program envisions a future "where every child has access to nutritious meals that nourish lifelong health."

WHO warns of rising breast cancer cases due to aging and limited healthcare access

Breast cancer diagnosis and deaths are projected to increase globally by 2050, with cases rising by 38% and fatalities by 68%, as one in 20 women worldwide is expected to be affected by the disease, according to WHO and IARC.