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Mumbai doctors save life of Mulund resident after complex heart & liver surgery

Mumbai doctors save life of Mulund resident after complex heart & liver surgery

Babu Michael was diagnosed with cirrhosis seven years ago after non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but has now finally found a new lease of life after a complex surgery by Mumbai doctors

12 December,2024 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai: Hand, foot, and mouth disease on rise in city

Mumbai: Hand, foot, and mouth disease on rise in city

Doctors say the paediatric disease has now been affecting elderly immunocompromised people, too, in recent weeks

19 October,2024 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: 85-year-old successfully undergoes complex ovarian cancer surgery

Mumbai: 85-year-old successfully undergoes complex ovarian cancer surgery

Savitri Agarwal was initially diagnosed through a CT Scan with an ovarian mass two months prior but the family grappled with the decision due to the octogenarian's advanced age and the associated risks. However, after her conditioned worsened, city doctors had to carry out the operation

16 October,2024 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Daughter’s push for check-up saves mother’s life

Mumbai: Daughter’s push for check-up saves mother’s life

Elderly woman underwent a robotic-assisted hysterectomy at Jaslok hospital last month and has since been in stable condition

17 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world

Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world

Born with achondroplasia, commonly referred to as dwarfism, Kapil Gala had multiple leg deformities and underwent eight surgeries on his feet to enable independent walking. Employed in the financial industry and managing a family independently, he faced a sudden onset of paraplegia a year ago, threatening his mobility and independence

25 July,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai: SRCC Children’s Hospital faces blood shortage

Mumbai: SRCC Children’s Hospital faces blood shortage

Shortage affects 15 to 20 children; requests sent to other hospitals to tide over the shortage

12 July,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai doctors perform total knee replacement on elderly US man weighing 193 kg

Mumbai doctors perform total knee replacement on elderly US man weighing 193 kg

The doctors at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre said the man has successfully undergone a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure, which was done on January 7, but the journey to recovery was equally crucial, and that has been reported successfully

26 April,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Eight-year-old treated for cancer that mostly impacts adults

Mumbai: Eight-year-old treated for cancer that mostly impacts adults

The patient is likely the second youngest in India to be treated for the condition

06 March,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
My biggest achievements have been my students: Mumbai-based Dr Ashwin Mehta

My biggest achievements have been my students: Mumbai-based Dr Ashwin Mehta

mid-day speaks with two Padma awardees who touched thousands of lives

30 January,2024 01:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Mumbai: ‘Do not ignore respiratory illness this winter’

Mumbai: ‘Do not ignore respiratory illness this winter’

Walking pneumonia could affect people who have a weakened immune system, those living in crowded places, asthmatics and those who use tobacco

11 December,2023 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

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