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Apollo Cancer Centres Collaborates With Accuray to Launch
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Apollo Cancer Centres Collaborates With Accuray to Launch

Apollo Cancer Centres Collaborates With Accuray to Launch Indian Sub Continent's First Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery ProgramLaunch Indian Sub Continent's First Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program The Educational Centre will enhance the development of oncology care, thereby, advancing healthcare landscape of the region Participants will engage in in-depth discussions and demonstrations, ensuring a robust and practical learning experience Chennai, June 25, 2024 – Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), in association with Accuray, a global provider of radiation therapy devices, today announced the launch of Indian Sub- Continent's first robotic and stereotactic therapy education centre, Robotic & Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program. This initiative will be established at ACC in...
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Celebrates 100 Plus
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Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Celebrates 100 Plus

Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Celebrates 100 Plus successful Robotic Assisted Cancer Surgeries in One Year ~ Padmashri Kamal Hasaan Graced the Occasion ~ Chennai, 24th June 2024: Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai marks the completion of 100 plus robotic cancer surgeries within a year. The oldest patient was a 82 year old lady with stage III ovarian cancer who underwent robotic cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC a first in INDIA. This procedure was made possible with the latest Da Vinci Xi System, latest fourth-generation robot. The Hospital celebrated this accomplishment with Padma Shri Kamal Hasan, Actor and Director . “This fourth-generation technology has enabled our hospital to conduct over 100 complex yet successful robotic cancer surgeries with unparalleled precision and efficienc...
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70 வயதான முதியவருக்கு சிறுநீரகக் குறைப்பு சிகிச்சை மூலம்

70 வயதான முதியவருக்கு சிறுநீரகக் குறைப்பு சிகிச்சை மூலம் கட்டுப்பாடற்ற உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தத்திற்கு வெற்றிகரமாக சிகிச்சை அளிக்கப்பட்டது கடந்த ஆறு ஆண்டுகளாக உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தத்தாலும் (High BP) அவதிப்பட்டு வந்த 70 வயது முதியவருக்கு, ரேடியல் ரோட்டில் உள்ள காவேரி மருத்துவமனையில் சிறுநீரகக் குறைப்பு (RDN – Renal Denervation) என்ற சிகிச்சை அளிக்கப்பட்டது.  2019 முதல் உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தத்துடன் முதியவர் போராடி வந்தார். உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தத்திற்கு ஐந்து வெவ்வேறு மருந்துகளை எடுத்துக் கொண்டும், ஒரு குறிப்பிட்ட காலத்திற்குப் பின் மருந்தின் அளவை அதிகரித்தும் கூட, அவரது இரத்த அழுத்தம் 200/120mm Hg என்ற அளவிற்கு அதிகமாகவே இருந்தது. மேலும் அதனுடன் தொடர்புடைய, அவரது வாழ்க்கை தரத்தைப் பாதித்து வந்த அறிகுறிகளான தலைவலியும், படபடப்பும் அடிக்கடி தோன்றின. இத்தகைய கட்டுப்பாடற்ற உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம், பக்கவாதம், ...
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Performs Record Breaking
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Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Performs Record Breaking

Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Performs Record Breaking Four HIPEC Procedures in One Year ~ 80-year-old woman successfully undergo Robotic assisted HIPEC surgery in chennai ~ Chennai, 29th May 2024: Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai marks one year since the successful completion of its first robotic assisted Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedure. Over the past year, four additional robotic HIPEC procedures have been performed, with all patients currently under follow-up for up to six months. The first patient, an 80-year-old woman from Chennai, was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer with peritoneal spread. Following a rigorous regimen of chemotherapy, she responded excellently, making her an ideal candidate for the complex CRS+HIPEC procedure. This minimally ...
Gleneagles Health City Makes History with Two Hand Transplants in a week
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Gleneagles Health City Makes History with Two Hand Transplants in a week

Gleneagles Health City Makes History with Two Hand Transplants in a week ~ First Hospital to perform the 3 Hand Transplants in the State ~ Chennai, 23rd May 2024: Gleneagles Health City has made history in the field of hand transplants by surgically attaching a brain-dead donor's hands to Mr. R. Karthick, a real estate consultant from Chennai. Karthick, now aged 31, lost both his hands a year ago when, while attending a funeral, the firework celebrations caused irreparable damage to his hands. He sought medical help in Chennai, where doctors at another hospital recommended amputation. After struggling for nearly a year without hands, Karthick received a new pair a few days ago from a donor who had met with an untimely road traffic accident. Another patient, Mr. M. Buvan from Thanjavur ,...
ACC spearheads raising awareness and the battle against PIDs
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ACC spearheads raising awareness and the battle against PIDs

Unmasking Primary Immune Disorders: ACC spearheads raising awareness and the battle against PIDs Early diagnosis and treatment can help PIDs-affected children to lead a good quality life Chennai, April 30, 2024 – Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC) advocates raising awareness and addresses the challenges posed by the often-overlooked Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PIDs). In commemoration of the World Primary Immunodeficiency Week, observed from April 22nd to 29th, ACC spearheads discussions around this crucial health issue, shedding light on its prevalence and impact. Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders represent a group of inherited conditions that compromise the body's immune system, leaving individuals susceptible to infections. Shockingly, a significant portion of individuals with PI...
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (“AHEL”)
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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (“AHEL”)

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (“AHEL”)    Apollo 24|7 to raise INR 2,475 Crores from Advent International; Merge Keimed with Apollo 24|7 Apollo HealthCo Limited (“Apollo 24|7” or “AHL”), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (“AHEL”) has today entered into a binding agreement to raise equity capital of INR 2,475 Crores from Advent International (“Advent”), one of the world’s largest and most experienced global private equity investors. In addition, Apollo 24|7 has entered into a framework agreement to integrate 100% of Keimed Private Limited (“Keimed”), India’s leading wholesale pharma distributor, in a phased manner over the next 24-30 months. Advent shall invest in compulsory convertible instruments over 2 tranches to secure 12.1% stake in the merged entity, by...
Dr. Sitaram Jindal Conferred with Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award
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Dr. Sitaram Jindal Conferred with Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award

Dr. Sitaram Jindal Conferred with Prestigious Padma Bhushan Award by the President of India New Delhi, 23nd April 2024: Dr. Sitaram Jindal, the visionary pioneer in philanthropy and healthcare, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony, graced by Prime Minister and distinguished dignitaries, marked a momentous occasion recognizing Dr. Jindal's exceptional contributions to society. Born on 12th September 1932 in the serene village of Nalwa, Haryana, Dr. Sitaram Jindal's journey is nothing short of inspirational. His entrepreneurial acumen as the founder Chairman of Jindal Aluminium Limited (JAL) has been instrumental in sculpting India's largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer. Yet...
State-of-the-Art Emergency Care Unit Launched at MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar
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State-of-the-Art Emergency Care Unit Launched at MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar

State-of-the-Art Emergency Care Unit Launched at MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar, a leading multispecialty quaternary care hospital and part of MGM Healthcare, proudly announces the launch of its state-of-the-art Emergency Care Unit. This new facility is dedicated to providing advanced trauma care and enhancing patient outcomes. The inauguration of the Emergency Department at MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar was honored by Thiru. J.M.H. Aassan Maulaana, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Velachery Constituency, along with Ms. Kala Balasundaram, Founder of ALERT NGO, Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan and Dr. Urjitha Rajagopalan, Directors of MGM Healthcare, and Mr. Venugopal B, COO, MGM Healthcare Malar. The newly launched Emergency Unit is equipped with cutting...
Empowering Civic Responsibility – Prashanth Hospitals organises Voting Awareness Drive
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Empowering Civic Responsibility – Prashanth Hospitals organises Voting Awareness Drive

Empowering Civic Responsibility - Prashanth Hospitals organises Voting Awareness Drive : Chennai’s leading super-speciality hospital Prashanth Hospitals, orchestrated a three-day campaign to raise awareness about voting, urging the public to actively exercise their democratic rights. With a focus on fostering awareness and achieving maximum public engagement in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Prashanth Hospitals collaborated with enthusiastic students from Annai Violet Arts and Science College in Ambattur. Together, they conducted the campaign featuring energetic and interactive mime performances across prominent parks such as Tower Park, Bougainvillea Park in Anna Nagar and SIDCO Park in Villivakkam. Armed with vibrant placards and banners they passionately motivated and educa...