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India.com
4 days ago
- Health
- India.com
World No Tobacco Day 2025: Protecting Tiny Hearts— The Silent Victims Of Smoking
Every year, World No Tobacco Day on May 31 is a stark reminder of the devastating health impacts of tobacco. While much of the focus is on the smoker, there is very little attention on the quiet tragedy that befalls those who have no voice, no choice, and no protection — unborn babies and pregnant mothers. Dr Rujul Jhaveri - Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecologist Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai shares how to protect tiny hearts who are silent victims of smoking. A Baby's First Breath Should Not Begin with Smoke From the moment a woman conceives, her body becomes a sanctuary — nurturing and growing new life. But when tobacco enters this sacred space, it brings poison instead of protection. Cigarette smoke contains over 7,000 harmful chemicals, many of which go past the placenta and reach the baby, disrupting what should be a safe, nurturing environment. The Real Cost of Smoking During Pregnancy Smoking and pregnancy do not mix. Any exposure to tobacco – whether direct or indirect – can lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy. Some of them include: Low Birth Weight and Premature Birth - Nicotine and carbon monoxide reduce oxygen and nutrients to the baby, often resulting in low birth weight and preterm delivery. These babies may spend weeks in neonatal ICUs, fighting to survive with underdeveloped organs. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Smoking during pregnancy or near a newborn doubles the risk of SIDS, a tragic and sudden loss of life that shatters families. Lifelong Struggles - Children born to mothers who smoke may experience developmental delays, learning disabilities, chronic respiratory conditions, and even behavioural issues like ADHD. Miscarriage and Stillbirth - Tobacco increases the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Entire lives are lost before they begin — not due to chance, but due to exposure to toxic substances that could have been avoided. The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke You don't have to be the one smoking to harm your baby. Secondhand smoke — from a partner, family member, or co-worker — can be just as lethal. Pregnant women exposed to it are more likely to face complications like placental abruption, preterm labour, and growth restrictions in the baby. After Birth: The Battle Continues The dangers don't disappear once the baby is born. Side effects of tobacco / smoking are far reaching: ➔ Babies exposed to smoke are more likely to suffer from asthma, bronchitis, frequent infections, and even sudden death. ➔ They may grow up in environments where smoking is normalised, increasing their likelihood of becoming smokers too — perpetuating a deadly cycle. There Is Hope: Pregnancy Can Help Triumph Over Addiction Quitting smoking is one of the hardest challenges many face — but pregnancy offers a profound reason to do it. Thousands of mothers have successfully quit, not because it was easy, but because the life growing inside them was worth every struggle. And if a pregnant woman wants to quit smoking, she does not need to walk alone. Help is available: ➔ Counselling and support groups specifically for pregnant women ➔ Nicotine replacement therapy under medical guidance ➔ Smoke-free home campaigns that involve the whole family
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Robotic-assisted surgery steadily transforming gynaecological care: Study
Bengaluru: A study released to coincide with Women's Health Month, is shedding light on how robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is steadily transforming gynaecological care across the country. May month is observed as Women's Health Month worldwide, to focus on raising awareness about women's health issues and encouraging women to prioritise their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 'Women's Health Month is a time to reflect on how surgical technology innovations like the da Vinci robotic technology are enhancing healthcare outcomes for women,' said Dr Rooma Sinha, Honorary Professor and Chief Gynaecologist at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, one of the surgeons who oversaw the study. The multi-institutional study, 'Trends in Gynaecological Robotic Surgery in India: A Real-World Scenario', was conducted across five tertiary care hospitals -- Apollo Health City (Hyderabad), PGIMER (Chandigarh), Manipal Hospital (Bengaluru), Narayana Health (Bengaluru), and Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai). It analysed the data of surgeries performed using the da Vinci technology over a decade. The study documents a significant rise in the use of robotic surgery for both benign and malignant conditions and is significant for its implications on access, recovery, and surgical outcomes for women. 'Robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly being used to manage benign gynaecological conditions such as fibroids and endometriosis, offering enhanced precision and improved outcomes across a wide range of cases,' said Dr Sinha, who is also the Founder-President of Association of Gynecological Robotic Surgeons. According to her, over 70 per cent of robotic gynaecological procedures took place in the final five years, indicating a strong upward trajectory. 'We have seen that with robotic procedures, women often spend less time in the hospital and experience fewer complications related to blood loss,' said Dr Vanita Jain, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, who was also part of the study. She noted that it is not just about using new technology. 'It is about making recovery more manageable, especially for women who are balancing responsibilities at home and work,' added Dr Jain. The study found that fibroids were the most common benign indication for robotic surgery, followed by endometriosis, adenomyosis, vault prolapse, and ovarian cysts. These conditions, said the doctors, often require careful dissection and suturing, particularly when fertility preservation is important. 'Myomectomy, or the removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus, especially calls for such precision,' explained Dr Subhas C Saha, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, another key facilitator of the study. 'Advanced robotic systems like the da Vinci platform offer us better visualisation and manoeuvrability, which can make a real difference in these challenging cases,' he added. While more public and private insurers are beginning to include robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in their coverage, the study highlights that there is still room to improve affordability and access. To optimise value and accessibility, surgeons are refining techniques -- using fewer robotic arms and incorporating multifunctional instruments -- to reduce costs while still delivering high-quality care and better patient outcomes. 'Given the clear benefits demonstrated in studies like this, there is a strong case for insurance payers to further expand coverage for robotic-assisted surgery. Broader, streamlined reimbursement support can help ensure more women across India have access to advanced surgical options,' Dr Saha added.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Robotic-assisted surgery steadily transforming gynaecological care: study
A study released to coincide with Women's Health Month, is shedding light on how robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is steadily transforming gynaecological care across the country. May month is observed as Women's Health Month worldwide, to focus on raising awareness about women's health issues and encouraging women to prioritise their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. "Women's Health Month is a time to reflect on how surgical technology innovations like the da Vinci robotic technology are enhancing healthcare outcomes for women," said Dr Rooma Sinha, Honorary Professor and Chief Gynaecologist at Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, one of the surgeons who oversaw the study. The multi-institutional study, 'Trends in Gynaecological Robotic Surgery in India: A Real-World Scenario', was conducted across five tertiary care hospitals -- Apollo Health City (Hyderabad), PGIMER (Chandigarh), Manipal Hospital (Bengaluru), Narayana Health (Bengaluru), and Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai). It analysed the data of surgeries performed using the da Vinci technology over a decade. The study documents a significant rise in the use of robotic surgery for both benign and malignant conditions and is significant for its implications on access, recovery, and surgical outcomes for women. "Robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly being used to manage benign gynaecological conditions such as fibroids and endometriosis, offering enhanced precision and improved outcomes across a wide range of cases," said Dr Sinha, who is also the Founder-President of Association of Gynecological Robotic Surgeons. According to her, over 70 per cent of robotic gynaecological procedures took place in the final five years, indicating a strong upward trajectory. "We have seen that with robotic procedures, women often spend less time in the hospital and experience fewer complications related to blood loss," said Dr Vanita Jain, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, who was also part of the study. She noted that it is not just about using new technology. "It is about making recovery more manageable, especially for women who are balancing responsibilities at home and work," added Dr Jain. The study found that fibroids were the most common benign indication for robotic surgery, followed by endometriosis, adenomyosis, vault prolapse, and ovarian cysts. These conditions, said the doctors, often require careful dissection and suturing, particularly when fertility preservation is important. "Myomectomy, or the removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus, especially calls for such precision," explained Dr Subhas C Saha, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, another key facilitator of the study. "Advanced robotic systems like the da Vinci platform offer us better visualisation and manoeuvrability, which can make a real difference in these challenging cases," he added. While more public and private insurers are beginning to include robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in their coverage, the study highlights that there is still room to improve affordability and access. To optimise value and accessibility, surgeons are refining techniques -- using fewer robotic arms and incorporating multifunctional instruments -- to reduce costs while still delivering high-quality care and better patient outcomes. "Given the clear benefits demonstrated in studies like this, there is a strong case for insurance payers to further expand coverage for robotic-assisted surgery. Broader, streamlined reimbursement support can help ensure more women across India have access to advanced surgical options," Dr Saha added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams anti-state propaganda, stresses harmony for development
SALBONI (WEST MIDNAPORE): CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the barrage of negative propaganda against Bengal, showcasing the 1,600-MW JSW power plant in Salboni and stressing the importance of unity and harmony in development. 'The synergy committee that we have formed has already approved investments of Rs 1,000 crore in the last 15 days. Five big companies are coming to the industrial park in Raghunathpur,' Banerjee said while inaugurating the Salboni plant. A hospital project — announced by Narayana Health founder-chairman Devi Shetty during the Bengal Global Business Summit — would be inaugurated later this month, she added. Banerjee also gave details of a 660-MW power plant in Sagardighi that was nearing completion and the planned projects in Durgapur, Bakreswar and Santaldih, questioning the anti-Bengal propaganda and how these projects were taking shape if nothing ever happened in the state. 'You can criticise me but cannot ignore me,' Banerjee said, adding that investments of Rs 13 lakh crore — out of the proposals worth Rs 19 lakh crore unveiled during BGBS — were already taking shape. JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal backed up Banerjee's claims, speaking about the development he was witnessing in Salboni, which he last visited 10 years ago. 'Everyone is very positive about what is happening in Bengal,' he said, referring to other seniors in his team who made the trip with him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Banerjee brought up the issue of unity and harmony and its role in development. 'India is a vast country with many religions, languages, cultures, food habits and customs. We are a big family and we have to strengthen it, not divide it,' she added. Banerjee has harped on this issue several times in the backdrop of the Murshidabad violence and the protests against the centre's new waqf law. The CM reminded the audience of Bengal's 'load-shedding state' moniker when the Left Front was in office, contrasting it with the 24x7 power availability now. Rs 76,000 crore has been spent on infrastructure development since 2011 to ensure adequate generation, transmission and distribution of power. More than Rs 48,000 crore would be invested in the near future, she said, mentioning that the number of connections since 2011 had doubled to 2.3 crore.
