Aster Medcity becomes the First Centre in South Asia to introduce NeuroNav MER system (Alpha Omega) in partnership with Medtronic for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy done for Parkinson’s Disease patients The partnership with Medtronic aims to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease, the role of DBS as a standard of care in the disease and …
Kochi: A 22-year-old person who died in a private hospital in Thrissur on Saturday was infected with Monkeypox virus, Lab reports said.Fifteen people have been identified in the primary contact list. These include his friends, relatives and health workers.A high-level inquiry has been ordered into it.First the swab was examined at Alappuzha Virology and Pune …
Kochi: Dental diseases are most common among people and government hospitals in Kerala are offering exemplary services to the masses at a pittance.Most of the government-owned medical Colleges in the state have dental colleges attached to them and one such is at Kottayam where the rich and the poor throng the institution seeking solution to …
Kochi: Amidst WHO announcing a medical emergency following the spread of monkeypox in 70 countries, India has reported its fourth case in New Delhi. A 31-year-old man with no travel history is admitted to Maulana Azad Medical College with no travel history. Three other cases in India are reported in Kerala and had travel history to …
Kochi: A 15-year-old boy died of a heart attack at Kasaragod today.Arul Vimal of Chayothu suffered breathing problems in the wee hours of today. Arul, who was a class tenth student, was taken to the hospital, but could not be saved.His father Amal Jose, who was a physical instructor, died of a heart attack two …
Kochi: One person has been hospitalized showing signs of Monkeypox disease in Kannur. The test report of the person, who came from abroad via Kannur airport, will be available in three days, media reports said. With the country ‘s first Monkeypox case being reported from Kollam in Kerala, strong measures have been put in place …
Kochi: The Health Department has asked people to remain vigilant in five districts in view of Kerala confirming the first case of monkeypox in the state. Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha are the states alerted by the government, media reports said. The health department has not been able to make a credible route map …
Kochi: A person with suspected case of monkeypox is under observation in the state, media reports said.The person had come to Kerala three days back from UAE.With the person showing signs of the disease, he has been isolated, the reports said.His samples have been sent to the virology institute in Pune.The result is expected to …
Kerala’s premier hospital to join hands with ‘Kidney Priest’ Fr Davis Chirmel as a part of ‘Aster Care Together’ scheme. Thrissur: As part of creating awareness about cancer diseases and providing quality treatment at minimal cost, Aster Medcity will be joining hands with charity worker Fr Davis Chiramel. Fr Davis Chirmel, who is known as …
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Kochi: Even though cancer in children is a rare phenomena, early detection of the disease would help in getting a complete cure. Coinciding with World Cancer Day on February 4, parents, teachers, and friends should essentially know the symptoms of cancer in children, K Rugmini, president Indian Association of Pediatrics said. They should know what …
Kochi: A few selfless people have come forward to eradicate the destructive Giant African snails even as the government agencies may have failed to deal with it. A panchayat ward in Muhamma is offering free tickets on Kochi Metro for ten people for destroying maximum snails. The offer that started on December 1 is open …
Kochi: Close on the heels of a 12 year old child succumbing to NIPAH virus infections, two persons have come under surveillance after they started showing signs of the infection in Kozhikode. The two are health workers who were in contact with the deceased child. One of them is from Calicut Medical College while the other …
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