Eight Ayurvedic tips to beat the heat this summer
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): We all have to deal with summer heat and have hated it most of the time due to skin eruptions, sweat and dehydration, summers are mostly about these problems. However, thanks to Ayurveda that practices the science of natural health and has a lot to offer.
Rotary Club of Madhyamgram Metropolitan, AAPI successfully running Rotary Clinic
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Madhyamgram Metropolitan in association with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), USA, has successfully been running a 10 bedded day clinic with all amenities named as 'Rotary Clinic' for treatment & prevention of diseases of women and child and vision care for all at Madhyamgram in collaboration with Rotary Club of Brentwood, USA (Rotary International District 6760) under the aegis of The Rotary Foundation Global Grant.
Vattikuti Foundation invites applications from young surgeons
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): The Vattikuti Foundation has invited applications from young surgeons who earned a MCI-recognized degree, in the last one year, in a medical specialty currently using surgical robotics.
Surgeons from pediatrics, urology, bariatrics head to learn from peers
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): In the backdrop of the recent National Health Protection Plan announcement, hundreds of surgeons from paediatrics, urology, bariatrics are headed to a specialist conference to gain insights from fellow practitioners in their field this week.
Roving Robot visiting Kolkata Hospitals
Kolkata Feb 3 (IBNS): Cancer is a relentless disease. Damaging organs and tissue in its wake, cancer can be insidious in its onset, hiding malignant cells and tumours in the most unreachable parts of the body. Early detection is a daunting challenge. Once detected, patients find it hard to accept its presence wasting time in exploring alternatives. Eventually calling for surgery, medication and a combination of Radio and Chemotherapy.
da Vinci Surgical Robot to be a star attraction for AICOG 2018 attendees
Bhubaneswar Jan 15 (IBNS): A da Vinci Surgical Robot promises to be a star attraction for hundreds of experienced gynaecologists attending the annual conference in the city starting January 17, 2018.
SPPC introduces top 5 Naturopathy treatments to detoxify your body
New Delhi-based Swami Parmanand Prakritik Chikitsalaya (SPPC), a guided health and wellness center offering lifestyle programs through alternative healing principles of Naturopathy, Yoga, Ayurveda etc, has introduced top five naturopathy treatments to detoxify bodies.
Medicon International 2017 focuses on importance of general medicine
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Super speciality treatment is important, but general medicine is the base of any treatment, said Dr. Sujit Kar Purakayastha, one of the patrons of the organizing committee of Medicon International being held in Kolkata.
Drug resistant malaria is a major problem in SE Asia : Expert
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Drug resistant malaria has now become one of the biggest problems in South East Asia, a Myanmar-based health expert said here at an international medical conference.
World Diabetes Day observed by Kolkata Metro Railways
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Metro Railways, Kolkata in association with Rotary Calcutta Metro City, Rotary District 3291 and SRL Ltd organized Two mega Diabetes Detection Camps at the Park Street and Central stations from 9 am- 1 pm where over 450 beneficiaries were screened for Diabetes on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day on Tuesday.
World Diabetes Day observed by Eastern Railways at Sealdah Station
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): Eastern Railways, in association with Rotary Calcutta Metro City, Rotary District 3291 and SRL Ltd, organized a diabetes screening camp at the Sealdah Railway Station where 325 tests were conducted on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday.
Bengal Chamber and Protiviti guide healthcare personnel how to address disruptive risks in their profession
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Kolkata's Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Protiviti (a global consulting firm) recently organised a programme to help members of the healthcare industry to face and resolve some of the key challenges facing them in execution of their duties.
Mental health is as important as physical wealth
The ever-increasing complexities of modern life are creating more problems for the human mind than it can cope with. Mental illness, including addiction and alcoholism, is assuming greater proportions as challenging social problems. Kolkata-based Antara strives to extend a helping hand to the mentally-distressed in ways more than one. KamalPrakash, President, Antara, talks about the challenges on World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10.
Training of Robotic Surgeons to spur growth of da Vinci Surgical Robots
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Eminent Robotic surgeons have urged senior specialist surgeons in the country to train themselves ahead of the spread of Surgical Robots in their hospitals.
Eminent Fortis, Max, Medanta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Surgeons launch da Vinci Surgical Robot on wheels
New Delhi July 4 (IBNS): To address constraints to expansion of robotic surgery into smaller towns in India--non availability of trained surgeons, cost of computer assisted procedures and equipment--Vattikuti Technologies and Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Roving da Vinci Surgical Robot on wheels to drive into smaller towns and cities
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Robotic Surgery has made its mark in top Indian cities - its precision and accuracy helping surgeons achieve superior patient outcomes. Now it is set to make inroads into tier two cities in the country as well.
Bengal Chamber hosts group discussion on Trust-The Currency of Healthcare
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): When India celebrates Doctors Day in honour of doctor and former CM of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a group discussion on Trust-The Currency of Healthcare, here on Saturday.
Kolkata hosts TB-free India: Creating awareness on MDR TB
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291Rotary and Club of Calcutta Victoria in association with14 other Rotary Clubs joined hands to present a District Seminar "TB-free India: Creating awareness on MDR TB" at Hotel Park Plaza here recently.
Apollo founder Dr Prathap Reddy lauds robotic surgeons for superior outcomes among cancer patients
Chennai, Apr 10 (IBNS): Eminent corporate healthcare pioneer Dr Prathap C Reddy lauded the role of robotic surgeons in ensuring better outcomes among cancer patients in India.
Decoding the causes of foot problem in diabetes
CMO, Swami Parmanand Chikitsalaya Yoga Avam Anusandhan Kendra, Dr Thampi decodes the cause of foot problems due to diabetes.
Oncology surgeons from North East India meet surgical robot
Guwahati, Mar 28 (IBNS):The Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute based in Guwahati saw an unusual rise in footfalls last week.
When robots ease the pain of womens health issues
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): In India, the medical community has been boldly embracing a revolutionary surgical option to help women conquer an increasing range of gynaecological maladies.
Bengal Chamber holds workshop on safe uses of pesticides
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) in collaboration with Hindustan Insecticides Limited (HIL) and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) organised a workshop on safe uses of pesticides in Kolkata recently.
Never forget the interaction between cancer and heart disease: Cardiac Specialist
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): During the MEDICON International 2016, an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiac Specialist Arjun Ghosh said that a patient, who is undergoing cancer treatment, could face cardiac problems.
Heart failure a major health problem in UK: Expert
Kolkata, Dec 19 (ibns): During an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiologist Jean McEwan said that heart failure was a persistent and progressive disease in the world, while it was a major health problem in the UK.
Everyone deserves affordable treatment: Panelists say at Medicon International 2016
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): During a panel discussion at an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, experts agreed that there should be free or affordable treatment facilities in India for all middle class and poor citizens.
Maternal mortality rate is steadily declining in India, says UK doctor
Kolkata, Dec 19: During the MEDICON International 2016, an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiac Specialist Jean McEwan said India's Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has decreased over the time.
India has the highest number of people with diabetes in the World: Rebecca Reynolds
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Based on a report, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2013, Metabolic Medicine's professor Rebecca Reynolds said that India has the highest number of diabetic patients in the world.
Kolkata hosts international conference, Medicon International 2016, on Advanced Clinical Medicine
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): With an aim to exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with trainee doctors, Peerless Hospital and B. K. Roy Research Centre, Association of Physicians of India (West Bengal Chapter) and UK's Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh jointly hosted a two-day international conference on Advanced Clinical Medicine- Medicon International 2016- in Kolkata's Hyatt Regency hotel on Saturday(December 17) and Sunday (December 18).
Kolkata hosts third international conference on Advanced Clinical Medicine
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): Kolkata is playing host to a very special programme - MEDICON International 2016 - the third international conference on "Advanced Clinical Medicine", being organised by Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK and Association of Physicians of India (West Bengal Chapter).
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