Health
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive discussion on bone tumours and related interventions took centre stage at a mid-term Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised by the Musculoskeletal Society India (MSS) in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here on Sunday. The day-long seminar, themed “MSK Tumours Imaging and Interventions,” brought together experts to…
Cuttack: The surgeons at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Phulnakhara campus in Bhubaneswar, have successfully removed a vascular tumour from the nose of a 16-year-old boy. The tumour, identified as Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma, extended up to the skull base, posing a complex surgical challenge. Led by Prof (Dr) Khageswar Rout, the surgical…
Bhubaneswar: The SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) has received the ‘Excellence in Hospitality and Healthcare Service Award’ at an event in Kuala Lumpur on March 22. Dr Swetapadma Dash, CEO of SUMUM, accepted the accolade on behalf of the hospital, acknowledging it as the top hospital in eastern India, as recognised by ‘MIRCHI’. Dr Dash attributed…
Bhubaneswar: Surgeons at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital’s Phulnakhara campus successfully extracted a 1.5kg tumour from a pregnant woman. Led by Dr Smrutishree Sahu, the surgical team ensured the safety of both the mother and the baby during delivery. The team performed a cesarean section to deliver a healthy baby boy while…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of compassion and medical expertise, SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM), a quaternary care hospital in Bhubaneswar, organised the successful transplantation of vital organs from a brain dead patient for the second time in nine months. The liver and heart of Krushna Chandra Mahabhoi, a 48-year-old CRPF jawan, were procured after he…
New Delhi: In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Sir Gangaram Hospital here, have successfully extracted 39 coins and 37 magnets from the intestine of a 26-year-old schizophrenia patient. The patient, who believed that ingesting zinc from the coins would help “build his body”, was discharged two days ago after a week of post-surgery hospitalization,…
Berhampur: In a significant milestone for healthcare in South Odisha, chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the new campus of SUM Hospital, a major initiative by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), at Sitalapalli. The newly inaugurated campus at Sitalapalli will initially house 200 beds, with plans to expand to 500 beds in the future. The hospital aims…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) is set to embark on a collaborative research venture with US-based THINQ Pharma and Ayurvidya Healthcare Innovations. The focus of this collaboration is the development of pharmaceuticals derived from both natural and synthetic sources to combat challenging diseases. The decision was made during a meeting held…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) received praise from VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, for its significant contribution in reducing Covid-19 fatalities in Odisha. Speaking at a ceremony during the ongoing 1st World Odia Language Conference at SOA, Pandian highlighted the university’s pivotal role in establishing and operating five…
Pune: In a momentous recognition for his exceptional contributions to the field of pain management, Dr Shovan Kumar Rath, founder of Pain Free Odisha and an acclaimed pain physician, has been honoured with the “Pain Management Awareness Award” for the year 2024. The award was presented during the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)…
