Health
If you feel a sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of your heel with the very first steps in the morning, and then the pain slowly eases after a few minutes of walking, congratulations, you’ve just identified the classic hallmark of Plantar Fasciitis. The Root of the Problem: Your Foot’s Shock Absorber Running along the…
If you’ve ever struggled to wear a shirt, comb your hair, or even reach for a masala jar on the kitchen shelf because of shoulder pain, you’re not alone. Many people in Odisha—whether office workers in Bhubaneswar, farmers in Cuttack’s outskirts, fishermen in Puri, or homemakers in Sambalpur—often dismiss such discomfort as a minor strain….
New Delhi: Birla Fertility & IVF, a leading IVF network in India and part of the CK Birla Group, has announced its acquisition of ARMC IVF Fertility Centre, signaling its entry into South India. The move comes as part of Birla Fertility & IVF’s ambitious plan to expand its footprint to 100 clinics, backed by…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards advancing pain management services, Pain Free Odisha has initiated the establishment of the Professional Pain Training Academy, ProPainTA. Spearheaded by renowned pain management expert, Prof (Dr) Shovan Kumar Rath, and supported by Dr Debasish Jena, the academy aims to enhance the expertise of senior doctors in pain management. ProPainTA’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering feat for healthcare in Odisha, the Department of Clinical Hematology at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here has achieved a milestone by successfully performing a Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) on a female patient diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dr Priyanka Samal, professor and head of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing quality standards and ensuring patient safety, SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) here has achieved the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) Prime certification. The certification, awarded on Wednesday, marks a remarkable accomplishment for SUMUM, positioning it as the first hospital in Odisha to attain this recognition with an impressive compliance…
Bhubaneswar: In honour of World Voice Day, a free laryngeal checkup for patients with voice disorders was conducted at the Phulnakhara campus of the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital on Tuesday. Organised by the ENT department of the hospital, the initiative aimed to raise awareness about the importance of vocal health and early…
Bhubaneswar: A 42-year-old male suffering from acute pyelonephritis, a severe bacterial infection leading to kidney inflammation and septic shock, has been successfully treated at the Phulnakhara campus of the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital. The patient was admitted on April 3 with symptoms including fever, breathlessness, and altered sensorium. Under the expert care…
Bhubaneswar: Dr Ramasamy Kim, president of the Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), emphasised the transformative power of telemedicine in extending healthcare services to previously inaccessible areas. Speaking at the 12th annual conference of the Odisha chapter of TSI, Dr Kim underscored how technological advancements have made geographical barriers irrelevant in healthcare delivery. Addressing the gathering…
Bhubaneswar: Addressing an awareness programme on World Parkinson’s Disease Day, renowned neurosurgeon Prof (Dr) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra emphasised the critical rise in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He highlighted that this neurodegenerative disorder, caused by a lack of dopamine hormone in the brain, affects memory, sleep, concentration and emotion, particularly with age progression. The event,…
