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Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS Signs MoU

16Oct

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Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS Signs MoU

Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS Signs MoU with Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Chennai, 14 Oct. 2025 In a landmark move that redefines the future of affordable tertiary healthcare in India, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, under Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, on 14th October 2025 at Kurinji Hall, SMCH. This partnership bridges two healthcare giants — Saveetha, known for its compassion and accessibility, and Apollo, synonymous with cutting-edge transplant care. Together, they bring the same world-class liver transplant expertise to patients at half the cost — ensuring that a life-saving surgery once reserved for the elite is now within reach of every Indian...

3Oct

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Landmark National Study Links India’s Adverse Dietary Profile

Landmark National Study Links India’s Adverse Dietary Profile to Surging Diabetes and Obesity Chennai, 30th September 2025: According to the latest evidence generated from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study published in Nature Medicine, India’s rapidly changing eating habits are fueling dramatic rises in diabetes and obesity. The cross-sectional survey was conducted in collaboration with Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), and included a nationally representative sample of 1,21,077 Indian adults from urban and rural areas of 36 states, union territories and the National Capital Territory (NCT)-Delhi. Detailed dietary data from every fifth participant, was used to characterize India’s dietary profile across regions and examine inter- and intra...

Transforming Indigenous Surgical Care in Tamil Nadu:

30Sep

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Transforming Indigenous Surgical Care in Tamil Nadu:

Transforming Indigenous Surgical Care in Tamil Nadu: Dr. Parimuthukumar Completes 100 Robotic Abdominal Surgeries. ~ Celebrated for pioneering India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery, bridging urban-rural healthcare gaps. ~ Chennai, September 25, 2025: Prashanth Hospitals proudly announced a groundbreaking healthcare milestone led by Dr. Parimuthukumar, Clinical Lead, Institute of Robotic Surgeries - Prashanth Hospitals. With 100 successful indigenous robotic abdominal surgeries completed, the first surgeon in Chennai to reach this milestone, Dr. Parimuthukumar is setting new standards in surgical precision and patient care across Tamil Nadu. Amongst his achievements, he is also the first doctor to perform the country's first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery covering a distanc...

26Sep

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Transforming Indigenous Surgical Care in Tamil Nadu:

Transforming Indigenous Surgical Care in Tamil Nadu: Dr. Parimuthukumar Completes 100 Robotic Abdominal Surgeries ~ Celebrated for pioneering India’s first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery, bridging urban-rural healthcare gaps. ~ Chennai, September 25, 2025: Prashanth Hospitals proudly announced a groundbreaking healthcare milestone led by Dr. Parimuthukumar, Clinical Lead, Institute of Robotic Surgeries - Prashanth Hospitals. With 100 successful indigenous robotic abdominal surgeries completed, the first surgeon in Chennai to reach this milestone, Dr. Parimuthukumar is setting new standards in surgical precision and patient care across Tamil Nadu. Amongst his achievements, he is also the first doctor to perform the country's first inter-hospital robotic telesurgery covering a dist...

India’s First Paediatric Liver Transplant for PFIC 13 Gives Eight-Year-Old

25Sep

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India’s First Paediatric Liver Transplant for PFIC 13 Gives Eight-Year-Old

India’s First Paediatric Liver Transplant for PFIC 13 Gives Eight-Year-Old New Life at Rainbow Children’s Hospital Chennai In addition, the hospital successfully carried out two more Paediatric liver transplants on infants under the age of 7 months, both suffering from severe liver disorders. The procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary team of Rainbow Paediatric Liver Institute which included liver transplant surgeons, hepatologists, and paediatric intensive care unit physicians. Chennai, 24th September 2025 – Rainbow Children’s Hospital, India’s leading Paediatric multi-specialty and perinatal care hospital chain, has achieved a landmark in the nation’s medical history by performing India’s first live Paediatric liver transplant for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Ch...

First-Ever Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025

24Sep

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First-Ever Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025

First-Ever Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025 From European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Conferred Upon Dr. V. Mohan at Vienna ~ The award was in recognition of Dr V Mohan’s extensive and high impact work in the field of Diabetes Healthcare, Research, Charity, Education, Training, Awareness and Policy. ~ Chennai, 19th September, 2025: Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation has been honoured recently with the Inaugural EASD Diabetes Global Impact Prize 2025 by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Dr. Mohan is the first person in the world to receive this prestigious award which is conferred on him at Vienna during the 61st Annual Conference of the EASD. Dr. Mohan also delivered the...

RMD Specialities Hospital announces the Grand Inauguration

11Sep

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RMD Specialities Hospital announces the Grand Inauguration

RMD Specialities Hospital announces the Grand Inauguration of Its State-of-the-Art Hospital in Kilpauk Chennai, September 10th, 2025: RMD Specialities Hospital, a premier destination for advanced healthcare, proudly announces the grand inauguration of its new 35 bedded Multispeciality Hospital in Kilpauk. The RMD Group of Hospitals has been serving the Patients for more than30 years. With 100 beds in 3 locations, more than 1.6 Lakhs patients and 90,000 Geriatric Patients have been served so far. The New Hospital was inaugurated by Dr Republica Sridhar, Chairman RMD Group of Hospitals. Distinguished Dignitaries, Doctors, Medical Professionals and community leaders participated in the inauguration. The new facility is designed to bring world-class healthcare servi...

Vasan Eye Care Offers Free Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

31Aug

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Vasan Eye Care Offers Free Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

Vasan Eye Care Offers Free Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Under CMCHIS Scheme Chennai : Vasan Eye Care Hospital is proud to offer free treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS).This initiative aims to combat vision loss due to diabetes, which affects 1 in 10 diabetic individuals, with higher prevalence in South Tamil Nadu. Dr. P. Asokan, Consultant – Medical Retina, stated, "Early detection through annual retina screening can prevent permanent vision loss in diabetic patients."Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging retinal blood vessels, often progresses silently until vision loss begins. Symptoms include blurred vision, dark spots (floaters), faded colors, and retinal bleeding....

24Aug

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VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL

VASAN EYE CARE HOSPITAL Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Under the Scheme (CMCHIS) Free Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy DIABETIC RETINOPATHY DISEASE: Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes. In diabetic patients, excess sugar in the blood gradually weakens the blood vessels in the eye, damaging the retina. In the early stages, this condition may not show any symptoms. However, if left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. This condition takes years to develop into a vision-threatening stage. If identified early and treated appropriately, vision loss can be prevented. Hence, it is recommended that people with diabetes undergo an annual retina screening with an eye specialist to prevent vision complications. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY &...

Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Launches Specialised Clinics in Neurology

22Aug

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Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Launches Specialised Clinics in Neurology

Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Launches Specialised Clinics in Neurology and Brain & SpineSurgery - Pioneering a New Era in Patient-Centred Neurosciences Care Chennai, 21 August, 2025 – In a significant step towards advancing excellence in neurosciences, KauveryHospital, Radial Road, proudly announces the launch of Specialised Clinics in Neurology and Brain & Spine Surgery, along with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Stroke Services. This transformative initiative is designed to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive managementof neurological and neurosurgical conditions, reflecting the hospital’s unwavering commitment to innovation, expertise, and patient-centric care. A Transformative Approach to Neurosciences Care With the gl...