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India Today
30-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Fragile beginnings: Inside a premature baby's fight for survival
In a remarkable instance of medical precision, innovation, and care, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai has successfully treated a 30-week-premature infant born with low birth weight and a life-threatening congenital condition called Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula (TEF). With a survival rate of less than 50% in such high-risk cases, this milestone achievement is a testament to coordinated paediatric care, cutting-edge neonatal surgery, and multidisciplinary RARE AND COMPLEX START TO LIFEThe baby, born prematurely in Vapi, Gujarat, weighed only 1.3 kg at birth and was diagnosed with Type C Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula—a condition where the food pipe (oesophagus) and windpipe (trachea) are abnormally connected. This causes choking, excessive salivation, and lung infections. The condition required urgent medical parents contacted Dr Fazal Nabi, Director of Paediatrics at Jaslok Hospital, who personally travelled to Vapi to oversee the safe transfer of the baby to Mumbai, ensuring continuous artificial ventilation and expert monitoring during CARE IN THE PAEDIATRIC ICU Upon arrival at Jaslok Hospital's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the infant was placed on ventilator support. Stabilisation included haemodynamic management, inotropes to support the heart and blood pressure, and aggressive infection control Fazal Nabi led the intensive care, preparing the fragile infant for critical surgery. "Every hour mattered. The risks were high, but early intervention was the only chance," he Day 3, the baby was stable enough for surgery. Dr. Nargish Barsivala, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, performed a one-stage corrective procedure involving the ligation of the fistula and end-to-end oesophageal anastomosis.'Surgery on such a tiny patient is extremely high risk—the tissues are delicate, and precision is everything,' said Dr Barsivala. The operation was successful, but challenges continued POST-SURGICAL DIGESTIVE CHALLENGESDespite successful correction of the TEF, the infant's digestive tract, underdeveloped due to prematurity, posed further complications. The intestines weren't moving as expected, and the baby couldn't swallow adequately. Feeding was managed via a nasogastric (NG) tube alongside partial Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).After a month, when swallowing issues persisted, the team decided to perform a Feeding Gastrostomy—a surgical insertion of a feeding tube into the stomach, allowing more effective and comfortable nutrition delivery.A DELICATE OESOPHAGEAL DILATATION PROCEDUREThe turning point came with an extremely delicate oesophageal dilatation to resolve narrowing in the oesophagus. Dr Pankaj Dhawan, Consultant Gastroenterologist, performed the high-risk procedure using the smallest dilator operation required seamless coordination between the surgical team, anaesthesia support, and the PICU. Gradually, the baby began swallowing independently, allowing for the removal of feeding Trupti, the infant's mother, shared, 'My baby was born after 8 years of marriage through IVF. To see him survive such odds feels like a miracle. I am forever grateful to the doctors at Jaslok for treating him like their own.'TEAMWORK, TECHNOLOGY, AND TENACITYadvertisementDr Milind Khadke, Chief Medical Officer at Jaslok Hospital, highlighted the broader significance of the case: 'This is more than just a successful surgery—it's an example of what's possible when medical expertise meets compassionate care and advanced technology. It marks a rare achievement in neonatal surgery in India.'EMPOWERING THE FAMILY FOR HOME CAREAs the baby, now weighing 1.8 kg and breastfeeding independently, prepares to go home, the Jaslok team is guiding the family on post-discharge care. This includes safe feeding techniques, medication protocols, and early warning signs to monitor for possible extraordinary case underscores the vital role of specialised neonatal surgery, early intervention, and coordinated hospital care in improving survival outcomes for premature infants with rare conditions. Thanks to the expertise at Jaslok Hospital, one more child is headed home healthy, and one family is whole Watch
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PUCT now accepting applications for Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT grant program
May 28—AUSTIN — The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on Wednesday began accepting applications for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside ERCOT Grant Program. The Outside ERCOT Grant Program provides funding for transmission and distribution infrastructure or electric generating facilities in Texas outside of the ERCOT power region. Qualifying projects must address the modernization of infrastructure, weatherization, reliability and resiliency enhancements, or vegetation management. Applicants must complete and submit an application on the TEF Portal and file a separate submission statement on the PUCT Interchange under Project No. 57830. Information on the application process, project eligibility requirements, and additional resources for applicants can be found on the TEF Online website and in PUCT rule 16 TAC §25.512. The Outside ERCOT Grant Program is one of four TEF programs in the Powering Texas Forward Act. Texans voted to create the TEF through a constitutional election on November 7, 2023. The TEF provides grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric facilities in Texas inside and outside of the ERCOT power region. Additional information about the TEF and the Outside ERCOT Grant Program is available on the PUCT website.
Reuters
22-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Telefonica sells Uruguay unit to Millicom for $440 million
MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Spanish telecom company Telefonica ( opens new tab said on Wednesday it agreed to sell its Uruguayan unit for $440 million to Luxembourg-based Millicom International (MICC.F), opens new tab as part of its strategy to exit Spanish-speaking Latin America. At the end of the transaction Millicom, which operates telecom companies all over Latin America under the brand Tigo, will buy 100% of Telefonica's Uruguay unit, Telefonica said in a statement. Telefonica did not specify whether the sale will imply a capital impairment on its accounts. The Spanish company has recently sold its business in Peru and Argentina as it opted to focus on Spain, Brazil, Britain and Germany. The company had to book an accounting loss of 1.7 billion euros ($1.93 billion) during the last quarter from the disposals in both South American countries. ($1 = 0.8821 euros)
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Telefonica (TEF) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. While you may have an investing style you rely on, finding great stocks is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores. These are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on value, growth, and/or momentum characteristics. Different than value or growth investors, momentum-oriented investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks. Based in Madrid, Spain, Telefonica, S.A. provides mobile and fixed communication services in Europe and Latin America. In recent years, Telefonica has invested heavily in the deployment and transformation of its network to provide excellent connectivity in terms of capacity, speed, coverage and security. The business operations are classified according to the following segments. TEF sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), holds a Momentum Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. The stock is up 4.1% and up 2.6% over the past one-week and four-week period, respectively, and Telefonica has gained 11.7% in the last one-year period as well. Additionally, an average of 666,694.56 shares were traded over the last 20 trading sessions. A company's earnings performance is important for momentum investors as well. For fiscal 2025, two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for TEF, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $0.40 per share. TEF also boasts an average earnings surprise of 18.3%. With strong earnings growth, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, investors should think about adding TEF to their portfolios. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Telefonica SA (TEF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Telefonica (TEF) This Year?
Investors interested in Utilities stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Telefonica (TEF) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Utilities peers, we might be able to answer that question. Telefonica is a member of the Utilities sector. This group includes 106 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #2. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst. The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Telefonica is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for TEF's full-year earnings has moved 29.5% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend. According to our latest data, TEF has moved about 25.1% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, Utilities stocks have gained an average of 9%. This means that Telefonica is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns. One other Utilities stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is United Utilities Group PLC (UUGRY). The stock is up 14.1% year-to-date. In United Utilities Group PLC's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 0.8% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Breaking things down more, Telefonica is a member of the Diversified Communication Services industry, which includes 15 individual companies and currently sits at #157 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 9% so far this year, so TEF is performing better in this area. United Utilities Group PLC, however, belongs to the Utility - Electric Power industry. Currently, this 60-stock industry is ranked #50. The industry has moved +9.4% so far this year. Investors interested in the Utilities sector may want to keep a close eye on Telefonica and United Utilities Group PLC as they attempt to continue their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Telefonica SA (TEF) : Free Stock Analysis Report United Utilities Group PLC (UUGRY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
