Zombie drug wreaks havoc in US, American Orthopedic raises alarm about rising impact of flesh-rotting xylazine sedative; here’s how it worksThe animal tranquilizer xylazine, mixed with fentanyl, is causing severe health problems in the US. Doctors report a significant rise in xy...
16 Oct, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Flesh-eating bacteria, which kill 1 in 5 spreading across US? Here is how to protect yourself from deadly infectionsLouisiana confirms six deaths from Vibrio vulnificus this year. Twenty-two people are hospitalized after contracting the bacteria. Infectio...
30 Aug, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
Sumit Antil: The para-javelin star who defended his gold with a record throw at Paris ParalympicsOn Monday, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F64 final at the Paris Games with a throw of 70.59 meters, su...
02 Sep, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Ipca launches new topical therapy against diabetic foot ulcerIpca Laboratories introduced Diulcus, a topical gel designed to treat diabetic foot ulcers, priced at Rs 1365 per pack. The gel is based on...
16 Aug, 2024, 09.48 PM IST
You know what’s a heart attack. But a leg attack?Most patients and many doctors are unable to diagnose this condition, called a leg attack. But if not treated in time, it can cost you a li...
03 Apr, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
Healthcare veteran Dr Ravindranath Kancherla invests in Makers HiveThe company said that Dr. Ravindranath's investment signifies the successful conclusion of Makers Hive's bridge round, positioning the orga...
06 Feb, 2024, 05.11 PM IST
Limb amputation risk: Uncooked Tilapia fish connection to deadly bacteria; treatment, transmission and all about the life-threatening infectionWoman Loses Limbs After Consuming Contaminated Tilapia - A Shocking Case of Bacterial Infection.
18 Sep, 2023, 10.09 AM IST
Turning tragedy into victory: An amputee coach in Gaza is inspiring young swimmersMajdi El-Tattar, a qualified swimming coach, is inspiring young swimmers in the Gaza Strip. He lost his right leg aged nine and uses his am...
09 Aug, 2023, 08.29 PM IST
Here’s why you need diabetes shoes to keep feet ulcers at bay, stave off amputation riskApart from wearing diabetes footwear, one should also schedule regular foot checkups.
21 Jun, 2022, 05.27 PM IST
World Plastic Surgery Day: WFH-era makes it easy for people to get cosmetic proceduresDid you know plastic surgery originated in India?
15 Jul, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
Mysterious blood clots are Covid-19’s latest lethal surpriseBlood clots aren't just dangerous for our limbs, but can make their way to the lungs, heart or brain, where they may cause lethal pulmonary...
29 Apr, 2020, 12.26 AM IST
Stempeutics Research receives patent for critical limb ischemia treatment method"The US patent is for the method of treating ischemia by administering pooled allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells," Stempeutics Research s...
01 Nov, 2019, 08.58 PM IST
Surgeon to gift artificial limb to tiger with amputated paw“The procedure has been done for dogs and elephants around the world but not for tigers,” said orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sushrut Babhulkar, wh...
06 Feb, 2018, 10.44 AM IST
No information about gangs forcing children into begging: GovernmentThe government said it has no information about gangs operating in metro cities which kidnap young children and force them into begging.
01 Dec, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
Phase I/II trials for DFU potential drug successful: NovaLeadPune-based NovaLead Pharma today announced completion of global phase I/II clinical trial of its repositioned investigational drug, Galnoba...
03 Nov, 2015, 07.54 PM IST
- Experts say big cat was shot at from close range
The Nagarahole tiger, hiding near a tribal colony bordering the reserve, may have been shot at by poachers. Vets have suggested amputation ...
02 Apr, 2015, 01.37 AM IST
- Arunima brought to AIIMS; she will walk again: Docs
Doctors attending on her said that there is infection in the stump of her amputated limb which require surgical removal of the infected tis...
19 Apr, 2011, 09.52 AM IST