According to Dr. Preeti Yadav, a board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Gurgaon with over 15 years of experience, understanding the reality of plastic surgery is essential before undergoing any treatment. “Plastic surgery is not just about improving appearance. It is a medical procedure that requires proper planning, realistic expectations, and…
Apr 14 (BNP): The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026 began in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders to discuss the future of India’s pharmaceutical industry. The two-day conference, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in collaboration with FICCI and…
Mumbai, Apr 14: A woman in her 60s suffering from progressive Parkinson’s disease for several years has shown significant improvement after undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery by Dr. Manish Baldia at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, following initial diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Prashant Makhija, Consultant Neurologist. The patient initially presented…
Experts have raised concerns over the increasing cases of Parkinson’s disease, particularly its growing impact among younger individuals. Changing lifestyles, rising stress levels, and environmental factors are contributing to its faster emergence compared to earlier years. Doctors highlight that early symptoms are often ignored, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.…
Some of the most “ribbiting” research happening on campus stems from regeneration – the science of reforming, repairing, or regrowing lost tissue. This is the prerogative of researchers in the Tseng Lab, which recently observed that certain frog larvae can regrow their eyeballs. “We’re building a blueprint for eye tissue…
Chennai, India Apr 10: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai announces a major milestone in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in India, the country’s first clinical activation of Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS). The procedure was carried out on 2 March 2026 by Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Dr. Arvind Sukumaran, and their team. The programme is led by clinicians with advanced international fellowship training in…
EL PASO, Texas —Joshua M. Ekladios, D.P.M., and Marina R. Tony, D.P.M., joined Texas Tech Health El Paso to address a growing need for complex foot and ankle care in our Borderplex. Their work focuses on limb preservation, reconstruction, foot and ankle trauma and expanding access to specialized treatment close…
Prominent ecosystem scientist and author Alan Townsend, Ph.D., will lead the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University announced today following a national search. Townsend will join the Sabin Center effective July 1. A highly collaborative organization focused on tackling environmental challenges through innovative partnerships, the…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new healthcare-linked facility under ‘NPS Swasthya’, aimed at combining retirement savings with medical support for subscribers. Under this initiative, eligible National Pension System (NPS) subscribers can now use a portion of their pension corpus to meet hospitalisation and in-patient…
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): World Homoeopathy Day is being observed on April 10, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the German physician who founded homoeopathy in the late 18th century. This year’s theme, “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” highlights the growing focus on holistic and long-term wellness through…