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Rainbow Children’s Hospital Marks Women’s Day with Music
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Rainbow Children’s Hospital Marks Women’s Day with Music

Rainbow Children’s Hospital Marks Women’s Day with Music and Community Run in Chennai Chennai, March 10, 2026: Marking International Women's Day, over 5000 participants from across the city came together for a series of engaging community activities organised by Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals in Chennai, promoting women’s health, wellness, and empowerment. The initiative began on March 7 with a lively Women’s Day music event at Uptown Kathipara, where attendees enjoyed an energetic evening featuring live band performances, engaging activities, and interactive sessions. The gathering drew enthusiastic participation from women and families, creating a vibrant atmosphere highlighting the spirit and achievements of women. Continuing the initiative...
Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Launches Genomic Lifestyle Counselling Program;
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Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Launches Genomic Lifestyle Counselling Program;

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Launches Genomic Lifestyle Counselling Program; Heralding a New Era in Precision Medicine Chennai, March  2026: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest and most respected diabetes care networks, has launched its Genomic Lifestyle Counselling (GLC) program, an innovative initiative that integrates genetic insights with personalized lifestyle interventions to support the prevention and management of metabolic diseases. Speaking at the launch, Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman, said healthcare is rapidly shifting from a generalized approach to precision-based care. He noted that advances in genomic science now enable clinicians to understand an individual’s susceptibility to conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardio...
Iswarya Hospital Opens Advanced Cancer Centre in Chennai;
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Iswarya Hospital Opens Advanced Cancer Centre in Chennai;

Iswarya Hospital Opens Advanced Cancer Centre in Chennai; Introduces Al-powered PET-CT scan & cutting-edge oncology services.  Chennai,  March 2026: Strengthening its commitment to advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment, Iswarya Hospital has inaugurated the Iswarya Cancer Centre at its OMR Taramani facility in Chennai. The new centre introduces a comprehensive range of oncology services including high-precision radiotherapy, immunotherapy, complex cancer surgeries, and an AI-powered PET-CT scan designed to enable highly accurate early detection and evaluation of cancer. The centre was inaugurated by actor Sathyaraj, who attended as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Dr. S. Rajasundaram, CEO of Iswarya Hospital, and Dr. Arun Muthuvel, Managing Director, along with the hospital’s m...
BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals Brings To City ‘One Of Its Kind’
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BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals Brings To City ‘One Of Its Kind’

BirthRight by Rainbow Hospitals Brings To City ‘One Of Its Kind’ Holistic Maternal Care Clinic For Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - "Vannam" Prioritising structured diagnosis and pattern-based evaluation before intervention Strengthening BirthRight’s 360° maternal and child care ecosystem under one roof Chennai, March 5, 2026: After four consecutive miscarriages, a 35-year-old woman in Chennai recently delivered a healthy baby following structured evaluation and closely monitored care. Doctor says her case reflects a larger concern, as many women undergo repeated miscarriages without detailed investigation, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach. With recurrent pregnancy loss affecting nearly 2–3% of pregnancies, particularly among women in their 20s and 30s, Birthright by...
Billroth Hospital Launches Advanced Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty
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Billroth Hospital Launches Advanced Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty

Billroth Hospital Launches Advanced Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty Services with New Heart Dysfunction Clinic and Pulmonary Embolism Referral Center Unveils comprehensive integrated care programmes and gifts Rs. 20 lakhs to a heart transplant survivor, reinforcing its commitment to advanced medicine and patient-first philosophy.  Chennai, February 2026 Billroth Hospitals, one of the city’s leading multispecialty centres and a pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and laser procedures, marked a significant milestone with the launch announcement of its comprehensive Cardiac & Pulmonary Specialty Services, with a new Heart Dysfunction Clinic and Pulmonary Embolism Referral Center at The Leela Palace Chennai. The newly introduced specialty programmes — including the Cardiac Tra...
Gleneagles Hospital Chennai launches Sakhi – Comprehensive
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Gleneagles Hospital Chennai launches Sakhi – Comprehensive

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai launches Sakhi - Comprehensive One-Stop Breast Care Clinic ~ Free mammogram screening was provided to the 10 non-affordable Individuals and Patients will also receive a 50% discount on mammograms and free consultations till March 31, 2026, marking the launch of Sakhi~ Chennai, 25 February 2026: Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, a part of Fortis Healthcare, today inaugurated Sakhi, a Comprehensive Breast Care Clinic; a dedicated centre designed to deliver integrated breast health services ranging from screening and diagnosis to advanced treatment and reconstruction. The clinic was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Guest Kalaimamani Ms Nalini, acclaimed Indian actress. Senior leadership present included Dr Balaji Ramani, Director, Gleneagles Institute of Oncol...
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet Successfully Removes 15-cm Colon Tumor
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Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet Successfully Removes 15-cm Colon Tumor

Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet Successfully Removes 15-cm Colon Tumor in 80-Year-Old Using Advanced Zoom Scope Technology ~First time in Tamil Nadu: Minimally invasive Zoom-assisted endoscopic procedure enables complete tumor removal without open surgery~ Chennai, 24 February 2026: Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, successfully performed a complex minimally invasive endoscopic procedure to remove a large 15 cm laterally spreading adenoma, a type of Polyp in the sigmoid colon of an 80-year-old woman using Advanced Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. It is supported by Zoom scope technology, marking the first time this advanced technology has been used for such a, a type of procedure in Tamil Nadu. The patient had presented with rectal bleeding and abdominal pain and was diagn...
Apollo Hospitals Achieves 8,000+ Robotic Surgery Milestone,
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Apollo Hospitals Achieves 8,000+ Robotic Surgery Milestone,

Apollo Hospitals Achieves 8,000+ Robotic Surgery Milestone, Building Tamil Nadu's Most Advanced Surgical Ecosystem.  Patients benefit from up to 50% less blood loss, 1-2 day shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery compared to conventional surgery. Chennai, 12 February 2026: Apollo Hospitals announced the successful completion of over 8,000 robotic-assisted surgeries across multiple specialities, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to precision-led, patient-centric surgical care. With this achievement, Apollo Hospitals has established Tamil Nadu's largest multi-platform robotic surgery programme and the most comprehensive robotic surgical ecosystem in Chennai, significantly expanding access to advanced surgical precision for patients across the state. Apollo Hospi...
*Kauvery Hospital Brings Chennai Together for the 4th Edition of K10K Cancer
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*Kauvery Hospital Brings Chennai Together for the 4th Edition of K10K Cancer

*Kauvery Hospital Brings Chennai Together for the 4th Edition of K10K Cancer Awareness Run* 7050 Participants Run to Support Cancer Awareness and Early Screening *Chennai, 1st February 2026* – Chennai witnessed a strong show of community participation as thousands of runners came together for the 4th Edition of the K10K Cancer Awareness Run, organized by Kauvery Hospital. Held in the city, the annual run continues to grow as a key platform to promote awareness on cancer, the importance of early screening, and preventive health practices. Participants from across age groups and backgrounds took part in the 5 km and 10 km categories, with representation from fitness groups, families, students, corporate teams, and seasoned runners. The enthusiastic turnout highlighted the city’s incr...
AI “Eye Scan” Offers New Way to Detect Diabetes Without Blood Test
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AI “Eye Scan” Offers New Way to Detect Diabetes Without Blood Test

AI “Eye Scan” Offers New Way to Detect Diabetes Without Blood Test National, January 28, 2026:   A team of Researchers from Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University (Mangalore), Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (Chennai), and Emory University (Atlanta, USA) have detected a way to detect diabetes among Indians by taking a high-resolution photo of the retina (back of the eye). Hide quoted text The retina is the only place in the entire body where doctors can see live blood vessels without any surgery or invasive tools, by clicking a photograph. The scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to look at the feature of the blood vessels and found that in the veins in the eyes show considerable changes in people with diabetes.  This research study has been published in Diab...