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Mumbai doctors perform kidney transplant on woman with rare 'Bombay' blood group

Mumbai doctors perform kidney transplant on woman with rare 'Bombay' blood group

The recipient, a 30-year-old woman had been suffering from kidney failure due to diabetes since 2022. Now, she is able to lead a normal life

05 February,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Breathe Easy! HMPV virus has always been in the air

Breathe Easy! HMPV virus has always been in the air

Doctors say the self-limiting virus infection can be treated for symptoms, urging parents to not panic

08 January,2025 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Veteran nuclear scientist R Chidambaram passes away at 88

Veteran nuclear scientist R Chidambaram passes away at 88

Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20 am, the official said

04 January,2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai doctors save life of Mulund resident after complex heart & liver surgery

Mumbai doctors save life of Mulund resident after complex heart & liver surgery

Babu Michael was diagnosed with cirrhosis seven years ago after non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but has now finally found a new lease of life after a complex surgery by Mumbai doctors

12 December,2024 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai: Hand, foot, and mouth disease on rise in city

Mumbai: Hand, foot, and mouth disease on rise in city

Doctors say the paediatric disease has now been affecting elderly immunocompromised people, too, in recent weeks

19 October,2024 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: 85-year-old successfully undergoes complex ovarian cancer surgery

Mumbai: 85-year-old successfully undergoes complex ovarian cancer surgery

Savitri Agarwal was initially diagnosed through a CT Scan with an ovarian mass two months prior but the family grappled with the decision due to the octogenarian's advanced age and the associated risks. However, after her conditioned worsened, city doctors had to carry out the operation

16 October,2024 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Daughter’s push for check-up saves mother’s life

Mumbai: Daughter’s push for check-up saves mother’s life

Elderly woman underwent a robotic-assisted hysterectomy at Jaslok hospital last month and has since been in stable condition

17 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world

Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world

Born with achondroplasia, commonly referred to as dwarfism, Kapil Gala had multiple leg deformities and underwent eight surgeries on his feet to enable independent walking. Employed in the financial industry and managing a family independently, he faced a sudden onset of paraplegia a year ago, threatening his mobility and independence

25 July,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Mumbai: SRCC Children’s Hospital faces blood shortage

Mumbai: SRCC Children’s Hospital faces blood shortage

Shortage affects 15 to 20 children; requests sent to other hospitals to tide over the shortage

12 July,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai doctors perform total knee replacement on elderly US man weighing 193 kg

Mumbai doctors perform total knee replacement on elderly US man weighing 193 kg

The doctors at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre said the man has successfully undergone a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure, which was done on January 7, but the journey to recovery was equally crucial, and that has been reported successfully

26 April,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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