hand transplant

A mother's love proved stronger than fear when her 17-year-old son Armaan faced acute liver failure. Renu Khanna donated a portion of her liver in a life-saving transplant at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Doctors successfully performed the surgery, and both mother and son are now recovering. This remarkable act highlights the power of maternal sacrifice and medical expertise.

Conduct Rare Bilateral Transplant After Kin Of Brain-Dead Man Donate His Limbs

Late spring is an ideal time to refresh garden mulch, but only after the ground has firmed and dried sufficiently. Rushing the process can harm waking plants and hinder their establishment. Proper mulching, done at the right time, suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and regulates soil temperature, offering significant benefits with minimal effort.

Colon cancer is preventable through simple daily choices. Doctors are concerned about rising cases in younger adults. Maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, avoiding processed meats, alcohol, and smoking are key. Prompt screening and consulting a doctor for warning signs are crucial. These habits significantly lower risk and protect long-term digestive health.

Daily alcohol consumption, even in seemingly moderate amounts, silently damages the liver in India, a growing concern. This insidious progression, from fatty liver to irreversible cirrhosis, often goes unnoticed until severe complications arise. Experts warn that the liver doesn't adapt to constant alcohol intake; it deteriorates, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and intervention.

Back in 1991, the film industry was electrified by 'Shanti Kranti', a daring multi-lingual venture that saw Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna embody the same character in various linguistic versions. This high-stakes action crime drama, boasting a lavish budget and an impressive cast including Juhi Chawla and Khushbu, unfortunately did not resonate with audiences and became a box office disaster.

Many serious illnesses begin silently, making prevention crucial. Healthcare is shifting from treating sickness to stopping it before it starts, especially for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Early detection through regular screenings, particularly after 40 or with a family history, significantly improves outcomes, reduces treatment complexity, and lowers costs. Lifestyle choices also play a vital role in long-term health.

Doctors at Kolkata's IPGMER & SSKM Hospital performed a groundbreaking bone transplant on a 10-year-old boy using donor bone from the hospital's newly functional bone bank. This marks the first such procedure utilizing the facility, eastern India's only government bone bank, offering a vital alternative to synthetic grafts and reducing donor risks.

The 21-year-old Madhya Pradesh youngster, who underwent a hand transplant in BMC-run KEM Hospital 19 days back, is “happy” to get back one arm and the financial help he has received from his state government and doctors in the civic hospital.

More than a month after she became the first person to undergo a hand transplant here, Monika More (24) will get discharged from the hospital.

The city witnessed the ninth hand transplant being carried out on Monday. While both donor and recipients hailed from Gujarat, the bilateral hand transplant was carried out at Parel's Global Hospital.

Six months after getting a new pair of hands, Mumbai’s first hand transplant patient Monika More has another reason to cheer: she has developed sensation in her fingers and even manages to playfully ‘hit’ her younger brother.

In India, the possibility of a complication on the surgical table is higher than the global average, opening an added dimension of risk