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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
New spinal navigation tech enhances surgeries at Hillsdale Hospital
Hillsdale Hospital has introduced the VELYS Spine Navigation Platform, a new surgical navigation system designed to enhance precision and improve outcomes for patients undergoing spine surgeries. The platform provides three-dimensional imaging to assist surgeons with real-time guidance during procedures, according to a community announcement. Spinal conditions are among the leading causes of chronic pain and disability, impacting millions worldwide. Research shows that 40% of adults over age 40 experience spinal degeneration, with the figure rising to 80% by age 80, according to the announcement. Dr. Amritraj Loganathan, a neurosurgeon performing procedures at Hillsdale Hospital, has conducted more than 500 spinal navigation cases using the new technology. 'It allows the surgeon to have a three-dimensional view of the spine while placing instrumentation such as screws,' Loganathan wrote in the announcement. Loganathan said spinal navigation is becoming the standard of care for high-quality spine surgery, and Hillsdale Hospital is among the first in the nation to adopt the newest version of the technology. More: Hillsdale Hospital's top execs land on national lists of 'Leaders to Know' For more information about neurosurgery services at Hillsdale Hospital, visit This story was created by David DeMille, ddemille@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Hillsdale Daily News: New spine surgery technology at Hillsdale Hospital Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
72 homeless people rescued in Madurai under ‘Kaval Karangal'
Madurai: As many as 72 homeless people have been rescued under the 'Kaval Karangal' initiative between March and Aug, city police commissioner J Loganathan said on Wednesday. Out of the rescued, 32 elderly people were reconnected with their families, while others received medical care in Government Rajaji Hospital and were sent to govt-aided homes. Speaking to reporters, Loganathan said that the initiative, which was already a big success in Greater Chennai Corporation, was adopted in Madurai city too and undertaken with the help of various NGOs. He also said that WhatsApp groups with the public have proved fruitful in identifying issues. "We can prevent anything if we get information on time," he said. All 100 wards have a group with at least 100 members. He added that their social media cell was also receiving a lot of complaints on platforms like Instagram and email. On the upcoming Vinayaka Chathurthi festival, the commissioner said the same rules from the previous year will prevail, and a similar number of idols are likely to be permitted. Loganathan also returned lost mobile phones that were recovered to the owners. Between March and Aug, a total of 299 mobile phones valued at 44,85,000 were recovered by the city crime branch. Of these, 103 were retrieved from Tallakulam, 54 from Thilagar Thidal, 48 from Thideer Nagar, 31 from Tiruparakundram, 28 from Temple Circle, 23 from Anna Nagar, six from Avaniyapuram, four from South Gate Circle, and two from Sellur. As of this year, 577 lost mobile phones have been handed over to the owners.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
BSNL launches I-Day offer to mobile phone users
The BSNL announced the launch of a special prepaid mobile connection at ₹1 as a part of Independence Day celebrations under the banner of 'BSNL Freedom Offer ', aimed at providing affordable telecom services to the user public, said its General Manager P. Loganathan here on Saturday. This limited-period offer includes unlimited voice calls, 2GB high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day and free 4G SIM card among others for just ₹1, making it one of the most affordable and value-driven telecom offers in the country. The offer is valid till August 31 and available through BSNL customer service centre and retailers. The freedom offer, Mr Loganathan said, aims to extend the benefits of digital connectivity to more people, especially students. Citizens are encouraged to make use of this opportunity and experience seamless, high-speed connectivity with BSNL. This initiative marks BSNL's celebration of India's Independence Day and offers citizens a chance to experience India's own indigenously developed 4G technology at no cost. BSNL 'Freedom Plan' gives every Indian a chance to test and experience this indigenous network for 30 days—free of cost—and is confident that customers would see the difference. The BSNL is rolling out 1 lakh 4G sites across the country using Make-in-India technology and this initiative is a major milestone towards empowering digital India with secure, high-quality and affordable mobile connectivity. Citizens can avail themselves of the freedom plan by visiting the nearest BSNL customer service centres or mela locations.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
14 swimmers brave choppy, cold waters of English channel; 4 finish 132km relay in 33hours
Bengaluru: Certain tasks seem unattainable, yet many people throughout history have proved that inner voice wrong. Crossing the English Channel is one of those tasks. A gruelling 33km swim from the coast of England to France was completed by a group of 14, including 12 from the city, with a group of three from Bengaluru completing the rare four-member two-way English Channel relay. The group comprising Manish Jaswal, Dr Santosh Loganathan, Tejas Sati and Avinash Thandani (Mumbai) is all above the age of 40. The quartet swam the gruelling 132km in 33 hours and 3 minutes. One member of the team would swim for some time and then tag a teammate, waiting on the safety boat, which tailed them. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Swimming is my therapy: Psychiatrist at Nimhans Dr Loganathan, a professor of psychiatry, began his swimming journey in 2015 during a fellowship in the US. "I felt rejuvenated, I remembered how I enjoyed sports as a child, and I wanted to continue this. Swimming is my the therapy," he said. His path to swimming the channel was long and started with a curiosity about open water swimming. "I kept building my open water experience and then eventually signed up to swim the channel in 2023," he said. The dedication and training required to complete such a feat can make it challenging to balance professional life and sporting passion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But Loganathan who practices and teaches at Nimhans managed them well with the support from the institution. "Nimhans has been a great help throughout," he said. Back spasm, nausea didn't deter group The swim itself was not short on challenges. The first leg of the swim from England to the French coast was relatively comfortable for the group, without any trouble from the water. The return leg, however, proved to be trickier with strong currents holding the team in place. The night swim was cold and choppy. They dealt with fatigue, back spasms, and nausea. Jaswal, a corporate employee who has been swimming since childhood, held down the fort through strong currents, putting the team back on course and within touching distance of the English coast. "There are no words to describe the moment," said Dr Loganathan of the feeling of returning to the English coast. All four team members jumped into the water and swam the last 200m together and received a huge round of applause by onlookers as they climbed onto the beach. "This challenge is open for everyone; we want everyone to have this sense of accomplishment. Everyone knows swimming the channel is equivalent to climbing Mt. Everest," said M Satish Kumar, managing director and coach, SwimLife that oversaw the training of the swimmers, fostering a team spirit. "More than 70% of attempts fail," he added. Rana Ghosh, a 50-year-old marketing professional who swam along the channel, exemplified team spirit in his swim as he pushed through an injury. "I had a deep cut on my wrist. I did the swim with tape and stitches because I didn't want to let my fellow swimmers down," he said. - By Aryan Thumboochetty BOX The channel crew Manish Jaswal; Tejas Sati; Rana Ghosh; Kiran Rajagopal; Vishwanatha KC; Nalin Mujumdar; Madhur Gopal; Yajnanarayana Somayaji; Santosh Loganathan; Vrushali Prasade; Danish Abdi; Satish Kumar; Avinash Thadani (Mumbai); and Arunima Bose (Goa).
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Three farmers arrested for assaulting woman
Trichy: Three farmers were arrested on Friday for assaulting a woman cultivating near their field. The accused hit the woman after the water from her field entered their field and soaked their harvested paddy grains. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to sources, the paddy fields of Palanisamy and Indhirani are located next to each other. Palanisamy's sons and Indhirani recently harvested their fields after cultivating summer paddy crops. While Indhirani moved the grains from her field, Palanisamy's sons had kept theirs before the movement. On June 5, Indhirani's husband M Backiyaraj allegedly directed water from a borewell to puddle his field and prepare it for the next cultivation. The excess water drained from Indhirani's field and entered Palanisamy's field, causing inundation and soaking the harvested paddy grains. Palanisamy's sons Loganathan, 25, Subramanian, 27, and son-in-law Karthikeyan, 25, confronted Indhirani that night. The three abused and threatened Indhirani and assaulted her with wooden logs. A case was registered on Friday at Manikandam police station based on the complaint from Backiyaraj. Police arrested Loganathan, Subramanian, and Karthikeyan. The three were booked under BNS sections 296b (abuse), 118-1 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 351-3 (criminal intimidation), and under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women Harassment Act. They were produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.
