Researchers from Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute have developed a ‘Haemoglobin Calculator’ to accurately determine the haemoglobin level in our body within seconds
It’s a list every country dreads to top. Unfortunately though, India has the largest number of women — a whopping 14.67 crore — affected by anaemia, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia. Globally, 61.4 crore women, aged 15-49 years, are affected by anaemia. In order to tackle the growing number of anaemia cases, researchers […]
Recently a 10th standard boy from Chakan, Pune had met with a bike accident on March 19, while he was still in the middle of appearing for his SSC examinations. He had suffered a major fracture in his right ankle and was unable to walk. That’s when Dr Vijay Gokule stepped in to help him write his papers from the hospital
SSC board exams are a milestone in our academic life. Every student works hard to secure a good result, so that they can have a bright career ahead. Ganesh Hake, a 15-year-old student was doing the same; he put in his best efforts for the exams. But unfortunately, he met with an accident, while his […]
Under the directives of Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, B J Medical College organised a one day seminar on promotion of generic drugs at the MG Auditorium on March 19. More than 300 doctors including interns, faculty of all medical colleges in and around Pune attended the seminar
The goal for achieving health for all is a massive responsibility for the Ministry of Health. Its further challenging to achieve this target in the face of rising costs of drugs, consumables and medical procedures. One of the initiatives by the Government in order to achieve this goal is introduction of the policy for prescribing […]
In the last week, a 36-year-old woman, married for 12 years, with a known case of paranoid schizophrenia for the last 20 years, delivered a baby at the Sassoon General Hospital, Pune
Neha Sane (name changed), 36-year-old, has successfully delivered a baby even after suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, diabetes, fibroid. She was admitted in Pune’s Sassoon General Hospital. The brave lady overcame all the obstacles and battled it with a never-say-die spirit. In October 2017, Neha was admitted in the hospital due to psychological disorder. As per […]
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, My Medical Mantra applauded women from different streams who through their achievements created their niche by setting a strong example in the society. Similarly, a Pune-based food blogger has once again proved that ‘Impossible is Nothing’. Meet 43-year-old brave heart Natasha Diddee, who has no stomach but she develops healthy and yummilicious recipes to help people fulfil their stomach. The Instagram sensation popularly known as the gutless foodie didn’t let a life-threatening health condition stop her from following her passion
Natasha Diddee, 43, a Pune-based food blogger and recipe developer, stands out from the rest due to the fact that she doesn’t have a stomach! Now, she has more than 65,000 Instagram followers on her page, where she shares all healthy recipes. Natasha Diddee, 43, is trained from Mumbai’s famous Dadar Catering College. She was […]
A year ago, Pune had witnessed its first heart transplant. To mark this event, Ruby Hall Clinic organised a program to commemorate its first anniversary. Till date, Pune has witnessed 13 heart transplants in the year. All the transplants were carried out at this hospital
For the heart transplant team at Ruby Hall Clinic, it’s not just about performing a surgery, but it is a mission to keep the heart of a brain-dead patient alive, in order to give a new lease of life to the recipient. Exactly one year ago, Pune had witnessed its first heart transplant. To celebrate […]
As the incidence of cancer is rising in the country, so is the cancer related death toll. Statistics suggest that one woman dies of cervical cancer every 8 minutes in India and for every two women diagnosed with breast cancer in the world, one woman dies of it in India
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) in Pune, has taken up the fight against cancer. A special awareness program and cancer screening will be held on Thursday, March 08 from 9 am to 1 pm at the SGH campus. At this camp, women will be screened for breast cancer, cervical […]
The modern wellness industry no longer allows chest thumping on Ayurveda. Thai massages, Aromatherapy, Mexican massages, Hawaiian massages are equally becoming popular and thus competitive to assert their ‘wellness’ claims. As per Cochrane Library, that there is still not much research done to prove the high claims of different touch therapies
Therapeutic massages and spas claim to relieve stress, reduce pain, boost mood and promote relaxation. But all these claims are yet to be proved beyond doubt to be true. The Cochrane Library, which gathers and summarizes the best evidence from research to help in making informed choices about treatment, says that there is still not […]
A recent study conducted at the Chellaram Institute of Diabetes, Pune, has found that type 2 diabetes, which affects almost 70 million people in India; can be reverse in its initial stages with a low calorie diet
Doctors from the institute shared that such studies are also conducted globally with similar results. Dr Unnikrishnan AG, Chief Endrocrinologist and CEO at Chellaram Diabetes Institute said that selective patients who are younger and have had diabetes for a shorter duration and who are slightly obese can reverse their diabetes by making proper lifestyle changes. […]
An organ donation performed at Sassoon Hospital on Tuesday. The family of brain-dead patient consented to donated two corneas, two kidneys, a liver and a heart which helped save six lives. The patient was brought to the hospital after he met with an accident and was declared brain-dead later. According to the hospital authority, this is Sassoon Hospital's seventh cadaver donation
On being asked about this organ donation, the dean of Sassoon Hospital, Dr Ajay Chandanwale said, “The family members of the deceased made a very brave decision by donating the organs and saving so many lives. The heart was donated to Ruby Hall Clinic, and the liver was sent to Sahyadri Hospital. The corneas gave […]
It’s a list every country dreads to top. Unfortunately though, India has the largest number of women — a whopping 14.67 crore — affected by anaemia, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia. Globally, 61.4 crore women, aged 15-49 years, are affected by anaemia. In order to tackle the growing number of anaemia cases, researchers […]
SSC board exams are a milestone in our academic life. Every student works hard to secure a good result, so that they can have a bright career ahead. Ganesh Hake, a 15-year-old student was doing the same; he put in his best efforts for the exams. But unfortunately, he met with an accident, while his 
The goal for achieving health for all is a massive responsibility for the Ministry of Health. Its further challenging to achieve this target in the face of rising costs of drugs, consumables and medical procedures. One of the initiatives by the Government in order to achieve this goal is introduction of the policy for prescribing 
Natasha Diddee, 43, a Pune-based food blogger and recipe developer, stands out from the rest due to the fact that she doesn’t have a stomach! Now, she has more than 65,000 Instagram followers on her page, where she shares all healthy recipes. Natasha Diddee, 43, is trained from Mumbai’s famous Dadar Catering College. She was 
For the heart transplant team at Ruby Hall Clinic, it’s not just about performing a surgery, but it is a mission to keep the heart of a brain-dead patient alive, in order to give a new lease of life to the recipient. Exactly one year ago, Pune had witnessed its first heart transplant. To celebrate 
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) in Pune, has taken up the fight against cancer. A special awareness program and cancer screening will be held on Thursday, March 08 from 9 am to 1 pm at the SGH campus. At this camp, women will be screened for breast cancer, cervical 
Therapeutic massages and spas claim to relieve stress, reduce pain, boost mood and promote relaxation. But all these claims are yet to be proved beyond doubt to be true. The Cochrane Library, which gathers and summarizes the best evidence from research to help in making informed choices about treatment, says that there is still not 
Doctors from the institute shared that such studies are also conducted globally with similar results. Dr Unnikrishnan AG, Chief Endrocrinologist and CEO at Chellaram Diabetes Institute said that selective patients who are younger and have had diabetes for a shorter duration and who are slightly obese can reverse their diabetes by making proper lifestyle changes. 
On being asked about this organ donation, the dean of Sassoon Hospital, Dr Ajay Chandanwale said, “The family members of the deceased made a very brave decision by donating the organs and saving so many lives. The heart was donated to Ruby Hall Clinic, and the liver was sent to Sahyadri Hospital. The corneas gave