News Desk, News Nation 360 : Dr Ranjan Kr. Sharma, a Senior Cardiology Consultant at Manipal Hospital in Salt Lake, recently achieved a first: the first advanced atherectomy-assisted procedure for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in Kolkata by the hospital group. The patient, a 75-year-old with pre-existing heart stents, came in with difficulty breathing and severe pain in the legs, which indicated that the heart and leg arteries were clogged. While the heart received a normal

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The largest diagnostic chain in Eastern India, Suraksha Diagnostic Limited ("Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics"), which is accredited by the NABL and CAP, hosted an educational session on interventional radiology procedures at its Shyambazar location. This follows the Grand Radiology Meet 2025, where Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostics, in partnership with United Imaging, unveiled the UAcademy Learning Centre. During the discussion, Dr Soham Dasgupta, a

News Desk, News Nation 360 : To explore women's intimate health, wellness, and related medical procedures, Petals Aesthetics sponsored a panel discussion on cosmetic gynaecology that brought together speakers, industry experts, and medical professionals. The goal of the event was to dispel popular misconceptions about the topic while promoting educated discussions. The topic of discussion was cosmetic gynaecology, which encompasses both aesthetic and functional operations mea

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The world's largest multinational healthcare provider, IHH Healthcare, in collaboration with its subsidiary Fortis Healthcare, announced the launch of "IHH Catalyst | Fortis India Edition," a national healthcare innovation platform intended to expedite the implementation of patient-centric, technology-enabled solutions throughout India's hospital ecosystem. This significant move is in line with the Government of India's Startup India and innovatio

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Apollo Cancer Centre in Kolkata has started the "ZERO TO HERO" campaign to raise awareness about Stage Zero Cancer identification and improve survival and recovery, building on the global focus around World Cancer Day. Apollo Cancer Centre in Kolkata has launched the "Zero to Hero" program to fight the burgeoning volume of cancer in India, where over 1.5 million new cases were recorded in 2024 alone. Though the number of cancer patients is inc

News Desk, News Nation 360 : One of the myths about cancer is that screening is only required when there are symptoms. Still, many cancers develop silently without any pain or visible manifestations. Dr Gautam Mukhopadhyay, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead - Surgical Oncology, suggests that Cancer screening is actually intended for healthy individuals to identify the disease or pre-cancerous lesions at an early stage, when it is easier to treat. Waiting for symptoms such as

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The 29th ACPCON 2026, the Association of Chest Physicians, West Bengal's annual flagship conference, will take place in Kolkata on February 7 and 8, 2026. Prominent pulmonologists, critical care specialists, researchers, and medical professionals from all across the nation will come together for this meeting, which will involve about 350 doctors from West Bengal and other states. Lung issues, particularly COPD and respiratory disorders, have signi

News Desk, News Nation 360 : Care Health Insurance draws attention to the rising cost of cancer treatment in India on World Cancer Awareness Day. According to its research, cancer treatment is expensive and time-consuming, which can put a strain on patients and their families. According to the claims analysis, the cost of treating cancer is rapidly increasing. While early-stage treatment usually costs ₹5–7 lakh per case, advanced and high-complexity cancers can cost up to ₹20

News Desk, News Nation 360 : At a Cancer Awareness Health Talk organised in association with the Press Club, Kolkata, senior cancer doctors from Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, emphasised how early diagnosis greatly enhances cancer survival outcomes and quality of life. More than fifty members of the media attended the event, which had as its goal educating the public about cancer prevention, early detection, and medical advancements in treatment. Active participation in the sess

News Desk, News Nation 360 : With the opening of the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre, which has a state-of-the-art Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata enhanced its oncology capabilities in honour of World Cancer Day. The hospital also introduced KAWACH – A Community Health Screening Programme, a Manipal Foundation effort in partnership with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), further demonstrat