Steffy Thevar

Pune: Doctors at the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) in Pune performed a rare surgery recently, using lasers to cut off blood supply to a weaker foetus that was feeding off the healthier one.

In a pioneering procedure at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune, doctors use laser technology to save a healthy foetus by removing a parasitic twin, a rare condition encountered during pregnancy.

The beams were directed at the blood supply cord inside the uterus to ensure the healthy baby survived, the doctors said.The mother is a nurse from

Pune: The 5,445 cases of chikungunya infection Maharashtra recorded in 11 months of this year, across several of its cities, was the biggest spike of the disease the state recorded in six years.

Pune: A comprehensive 30-year research, which studied more than 2,000 women, has established a link between healthy mothers with normal B12 levels

Pune: Quick money, a six-day work week, non-emergency duties and a relatively safer shift compared to their colleagues are among reasons why many

Pune: There was a huge increase in the number of outbreaks involving waterborne illnesses in the state this year, going up from 19 in 2023 to a worrisome 72.

Health News: A combination of patient awareness and modern diagnostics such as AI and blood tests can help detect cancer even at Stage 0, say experts

Jupiter Hospital, Pune, celebrated 52 successful bone marrow transplants in three years, launching an expanded BMT unit and a patient support group. Sixty percent of the transplants benefited children, with 12 performed free of charge. The expanded unit doubles capacity and enhances digitalized services, while the 'Nav Chaitanya' support group provides resources and emotional backing for patients and families.

Pune: Organs of a 21-year-old Bhigwan car crash victim on Wednesday gave new life to six patients, including a seven-month-old baby, who all were unde.