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From Fast Food to Fat Stats: The Rising Obesity Crisis in India By Dr. G. MoinddinConsultant – Bariatric & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Manipal Hospital The Role of Insulin and Diabetes:One of the key factors linked to obesity is insulin resistance. Excessive sugar consumption forces the pancreas to produce more insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.…

Mumbai Surgeons Help 7-Year-Old Yemeni Girl Overcome Bladder Condition, Bringing New Hope to Children and Families In a heartwarming success story that bridges borders, team of doctors at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, recently transformed the life of a 7-year-old girl from Yemen facing a severe condition known as neurogenic bladder and bowel. This condition had left…

A Tragic Accident Averted: A Cautionary Tale for Parents Children are bundles of energy and curiosity, but sometimes their actions, though innocent, can lead to serious consequences. This was evident in a recent case where a five-month-old baby sustained a severe head injury after being accidentally dropped by his five-year-old sister. The child suffered a…

Innovation and Teamwork Save the Day in a Unique Surgical Challenge A recent adenotonsillectomy for a 10-year-old girl showcased the extraordinary adaptability and quick thinking of a surgical team. The procedure, performed on a healthy patient (ASA I), began routinely with a smooth nasotracheal intubation using a 5.5 ID PVC endotracheal tube (ETT). However, during…

Midnight Emergency: A Critical Airway Rescue In a dramatic midnight emergency, doctors successfully saved the life of an elderly man who was rushed to the hospital after choking on a large piece of meat. The patient’s medical history, which included coronary artery disease (CAD) and a previous stroke (CVA), made the situation even more critical.…

The Hidden Dangers of Outdated Medical Practices: Insights from Dr. Udaya Bhaskar Tupakula We live in a world where technology has advanced immensely—rovers are on Mars, humans have walked on the Moon, and smartphones with 5G and AI are in our hands. Yet, when it comes to healthcare, outdated and primitive practices still harm our…

Success in Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery Nagamani and Sai Nath, parents from Proddatur, brought their 7-month-old baby to Shanthiram Hospital, concerned about severe bloating, abdominal swelling, and vomiting. Scans revealed a large mass in the baby’s abdomen (Retroperitoneal Tumor). Further tests showed that the baby had critically low hemoglobin levels (6.0), prompting a blood transfusion before…

Successful Laparoscopic Repair of a Rare Lumbar Hernia A 31-year-old man successfully underwent laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) mesh repair for a rare left-sided primary upper lumbar hernia, known as Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia. This condition is extremely uncommon, with fewer than 300 cases reported worldwide. The patient reported intermittent swelling in the left superior lumbar region over…

Hernia Surgery on 23-Day-Old Infant: Dr. M. Saravana Balaji Leads Rare Procedure, Only Fourth Known Case Worldwide Chennai, 6 September 2024: A 23-day-old premature baby, born at just 28 weeks, has successfully undergone a rare and complex surgery to treat Amyand’s hernia, a condition where a ruptured appendix is located in the groin. This marks…