Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 21: Insulinomas are rare and elusive pancreatic tumours that frequently evade routine diagnostic scans Measuring just 1.3 cm and situated at the neck of the pancreas, the tumour's location added significant surgical complexity.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 30: In a historic moment for Indian medicine, Sai Ganga Panakeia Limited (SGP), under the aegis of Novadigm Health, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) and the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), inaugu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 20: Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, a leading healthcare institution renowned for its advanced surgical techniques, has performed a rare and complex robotic-assisted spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy on a 75-year-old male patient . The patient, who h
Mitochondria are responsible for creating energy, which fuels cells and keeps them functioning. However, mitochondrial abnormalities have been linked to the development of disorders like type 2 diabetes. Patients with this illness are unable to produce enough insulin or use the insulin produ
In a major step forward for cancer treatment, Israeli and Japanese researchers have created a highly targeted inhibitor for an enzyme that plays a critical role in helping cancer grow and spread. The findings offer new hope to patients battling aggressive forms of cancer, particularly in th
One novel approach to treating type 1 diabetes may involve blocking the somatostatin hormone to stop harmful blood glucose dips. A study carried out at the University of Gothenburg, among other places, has demonstrated this. It is claimed that the suggested course of action could save lives.
Men with enlarged breast tissue that is not caused by extra weight--a condition medically known as gynecomastia--may be at an increased risk of dying before the age of 75.
Researchers have looked into the disappearance of pancreatic islet cells in people who have never suffered pancreatitis. They determined that the loss of insulin-producing beta cells was the primary cause of islet cell loss in the elderly after finding notable trends in the types of cells lo
Scientists discovered major trends in the types of cells lost owing to islet cell loss in different age groups and sexes, concluding that ICL in the elderly was mostly caused by insulin-producing beta cell loss.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: Vishal Pandit from Pune, currently battling kidney and pancreas problems for the past four years, issues a heartfelt plea for help via ImpactGuru.com as he faces the financial challenges associated with his medical journey.
Children suffering from thalassemia major and sickle cell anaemia require lifelong blood transfusion. These blood transfusions are life-saving, but this leads to problem of excess iron deposition in children suffering from these diseases. Excess iron in the body deposits in tissues and ca