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Hans India
a day ago
- Health
- Hans India
Hospital achieves breakthrough with first valve-in-valve TAVR procedures
Mangaluru: Ina milestone for cardiac care in India, Indiana Hospital and Heart Institute in Mangaluru has successfully performed two complex Valve-in-Valve TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedures—marking the first time such interventions have been conducted in the region. Dr Yusuf Ali Kumble, Interventional Cardiologist and Managing Director of the hospital, said the procedures were part of their Structural Heart Program, which is now in its sixth year of serving Karnataka's coastal, Malnad, and North Malabar regions. The first case involved a 72-year-old man with multiple health complications, including a prior open-heart valve replacement done 20 years ago in Kochi. Deemed inoperable by other centres, the patient was successfully treated with Valve-in-Valve TAVR combined with angioplasty. The second case, performed the same day, involved an 80-year-old woman with prior valve surgery and recurring heart failure. Encouraged by the earlier success, she underwent TAVR and recovered without complications. Unlike conventional open-heart reoperations, Valve-in-Valve TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure where a new valve is inserted inside the old one using a catheter, significantly reducing patient Hospital had also performed Karnataka's first surgical Valve-in-Valve procedure four years ago, but this marks a leap forward in precision and safety. With these successful cases, the hospital has reaffirmed its role as a regional leader in advanced structural heart interventions.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Free liver health screening camp for police personnel launched
To commemorate 'World Hepatitis Day', GEM Hospital has launched a free liver health screening camp for police personnel. It has also launched 'LIV 24/7 on Call - around the clock liver care support' for the public in Chennai. Pakerla Cephas Kalyan, Joint Commissioner of Police, South Zone - Greater Chennai Police launched the initiative. The screening camp from July 28 will offer complimentary liver health checks, consultations and guidance on liver disease prevention and management. The screening includes liver function tests, fibrosis scans, hepatitis B and C testing and personalised health counselling, according to a press release.
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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Ex-college student who pleaded guilty to infanticide faces sentencing on Aug 8
GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here today fixed Aug 8 for sentencing a former college student who pleaded guilty to infanticide in May this year. Judge Rofiah Mohamad set the date after hearing arguments, including mitigation and a social behaviour report from the Welfare Department's Mohd Zahir Harun. "This is not a simple case. The court needs more time to consider all the arguments to do justice. "As such, the court sets Aug 8 for sentencing," she said today. M. Santhiea, now 23, had on July 16, 2020, been charged with the murder of her newborn at the driveway leading to the fourth-floor parking lot of Sri Ivory Apartment in Air Itam at about 8.25am on July 10 the same year. She was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. She was only 18 at the time. It was reported then that the newborn was thrown from the 13th floor of the apartment unit. The teen mother and her 18-year-old boyfriend, with whom she admitted having had sexual intercourse, were detained soon after the incident to assist in investigations. On May 29 this year, she pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of infanticide. The charge was framed under Section 309A of the Penal Code, which states that a woman commits infanticide when she causes her newborn's death while suffering from a disturbed state of mind, having not fully recovered from childbirth. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nurul Khairiah Dahalaan prosecuted, while Santhiea was represented by a team of three counsels led by RSN Rayer. Earlier during proceedings, Santhiea wept uncontrollably and was seen shivering when shown several photographs of the incident as the facts of the case were presented. She had to be consoled by Rayer and later by her mother. In mitigation, Rayer appealed for his client to be released on a bond of good behaviour. He said the accused, 18 at the time of the incident, could be considered a young offender under the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). Under the law, he added, the court has the discretion to replace a jail sentence. Rayer said his client had already been remanded for four months since July 2020 when she was initially charged with murder, a charge that carried the mandatory death penalty. "Even at that time, my client and her family went through a living hell. "They were ostracised by society. "As such, I humbly appeal to the court to take all this into consideration and to temper justice with mercy," he said, adding that his client was also an excellent student in school. Rayer also told the court that psychiatric evaluation conducted by Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta showed his client suffered from major depressive disorder with anguish and distress. "What happened to my client was truly heartbreaking, something no 18-year-old should have to go through. "She even considered ending her own life. "It is our hope that she is given a second chance to start anew," he added. Rayer also said that only his client was subjected to legal action, while her boyfriend was released without charge. Meanwhile, Nurul Khairiah urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence due to the seriousness of the offence and in the interest of the public. She said the accused had already been given the privilege of a reduced charge despite the gravity of the offence, and had been released on bail since January 2021. "If the child had been given a chance to live, she would have been a cute five-year-old today," she said.
The Star
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Smooth operator? Hawker caught using kitchen knife to shave legs
Compiled by TARRENCE TAN and BEH YUEN HUI A STREET vendor was reportedly using the same knife to cut food and shave her legs, China Press reported. Her act was exposed by a netizen, identified only as Bai. According to Bai, the hawker selling burgers in Weifang of China's Shandong province had used a knife to chop ingredients. 'When there were no customers, the vendor used the same knife to shave her legs and trim her fingernails,' said the whistleblower, who witnessed the act on July 19. The incident went viral on Chinese social media platforms, drawing widespread criticism. > Sin Chew Daily reported that a man in Kelantan has taken it upon himself to repair the damaged walkways outside Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II in Kota Baru. An online video shows sidewalks around the hospital in disrepair, overgrown with weeds and riddled with potholes. Many healthcare workers have to walk carefully to avoid tripping. 'This is not an ordinary road – it's the route medical staff take to work and a place where patients can get some fresh air,' the man said. He began the repair work after obtaining permission from the hospital's security personnel, toiling under the blazing sun, pulling weeds and clearing rubbish. His heartwarming actions have moved some social media users, who labelled him 'a true urban hero'. Concerned netizens have since urged authorities to pay more attention to the infrastructure surrounding hospitals. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
Ya Biladi
22-07-2025
- Health
- Ya Biladi
Morocco launches national program to rehabilitate 83 hospitals and build new CHUs by 2030
Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui announced on Monday, during the oral question session in the House of Representatives, the launch of a national program to rehabilitate 83 hospitals, with a combined capacity of 8,700 beds. Of these, 1,729 beds are expected to be operational by 2025, with an additional 2,056 by 2028. Responding to a question from the opposition Socialist Ittihadi Group about the development and rehabilitation of public hospital infrastructure, Tahraoui said the ministry is pursuing an ambitious investment strategy aimed at upgrading and modernizing public healthcare facilities. As part of this strategy, he outlined plans to rehabilitate hospitals by 2030, including the construction of five new University Hospital Centers (CHUs) in Agadir, Laayoune, Errachidia, Guelmim, and Béni Mellal, along with the reconstruction of Rabat's Ibn Sina Hospital. The total projected capacity for these projects is 3,807 beds. The program also includes the modernization and upgrading of existing CHUs in Fès, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Oujda, through infrastructure improvements and the installation of state-of-the-art medical equipment. Turning to rural healthcare, Tahraoui noted that the ministry is continuing its national program to rehabilitate 1,400 rural health centers. So far, 950 centers have been upgraded, with the remainder expected to be completed by the end of 2025. He also highlighted that 71% of Morocco's health infrastructure is located in rural areas, comprising 2,186 facilities, including 433 second-level centers equipped with maternity wards or local emergency units.
