India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...
26 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
IITs reach for global stature amid endowment crunchIndian Institutes of Technology are actively expanding their global presence. They are forging international partnerships, establishing ove...
24 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Career advice of the day from famous cardiac surgeon, Dr Devi Shetty: 'When you don't get something, remember that God has something better for you'Renowned doctor Devi Shetty shared a personal story of career setback. He faced rejection for a registrar position in England. This unexpec...
06 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
PGIMER doctors perform India's first robot-assisted vasovasostomyDoctors at PGIMER Chandigarh have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully performing India's first robot-assisted vasovasostomy. The...
10 Jul, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Lucknow medical college professor's viral dance steps steal the show: WatchA professor at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow has gone viral for his charming ramp walk and dance ...
23 Oct, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr Vera Gedroits, Russia's first female military surgeon, on her birth anniversaryShe was born into a prominent family of Lithuanian royal descent in Kiev.
19 Apr, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
IIT researchers develop robot for less painful, more affordable spine surgeriesThe project is India's first robotic system for spinal surgery - making such procedures right-first-time across skill level of surgeons and...
27 Aug, 2019, 05.13 PM IST
- Ancient Peru's cranial surgeons highly skilled: Study
New York, June 9 (IANS) The survival rate for cranial surgery performed by Inca surgeons in ancient Peru was twice more than those during t...
09 Jun, 2018, 05.22 PM IST
Surgery could be the answer to severe headaches caused by migraineThere is at least a 50% reduction in frequency and intensity of pain, with surgical removal providing long-term relief.
13 Nov, 2017, 10.54 AM IST
Future of medicine: Robots will carry out surgeries soonRobots, instead of doctors, will be performing certain surgeries in the Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
03 May, 2017, 06.57 PM IST
- This automated, robotic drill may perform surgery in 2.5 minutes
New York, May 1 (IANS) A computer-driven automated drill that could perform a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster -- decreasing...
01 May, 2017, 05.45 PM IST
Now, robot drill for 50 times faster skull surgeryThe automated drill, similar to those used in machine auto parts, produces fast, clean and safe cuts, reducing the time the wound is open a...
01 May, 2017, 02.11 PM IST
This ridiculously tiny robotic device is going to change surgery - and it's thinner than a paperclipThey make for smaller incisions, which lead to reduced pain and quicker recovery time. They take up less space inside the body, minimizing ...
31 Jul, 2015, 12.00 PM IST
Indian-American doctor gets prestigious US awardAn Indian-origin doctor has been selected for prestigious "Outstanding American by Choice" award for his valuable contribution to US heatlh...
09 Nov, 2013, 11.39 AM IST
- Surgeons from England bolstering ties with Kolkata medics
A delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England visited Kolkata recently, courtesy the British Council.
19 Jan, 2013, 05.33 PM IST
- Lt Gen Kaul new AFMC Commandant
Lt Gen S K Kaul, a well-known cardio-thoracic surgeon, has been appointed Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC...
02 Mar, 2007, 01.20 PM IST