Health & Lifestyle

Dehradun:  With the rising prevalence of diabetes across the country, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) has emerged as a leading cause of preventable vision impairment and blindness. Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and regular eye screening, Dr.BM Vinod Kumar, Consultant – Ophthalmologist, stated that timely detection and appropriate intervention can significantly reduce the risk of permanent…

Dehradun: In a remarkable life-saving effort, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, successfully treated a 45-year-old woman who suffered a rare and extremely dangerous windpipe injury following a road accident near Haridwar. Ms. Poonam, a school teacher, was riding as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle when her dupatta got caught in the wheel,…

Dehradun: Observing January as a month dedicated to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, raises awareness and highlights the importance of cervical health by encouraging women to prioritise early screening, regular check-ups and timely preventive measures to reduce the burden of cervical cancer and promote long-term well-being. The initiative is being led by Dr….

Dehradun: Max Super Specialty Hospital, Dehradun, has marked a significant advancement in pediatric ENT care with the successful bilateral cochlear implant surgery on an 11-month-old male infant. The advanced surgery was performed by Dr Iram Khan, Senior Consultant- ENT, highlighting the hospital’s growing expertise in advanced hearing restoration procedures. The infant was brought to Max Hospital, Dehradun,…

Dehradun: Advancing access to high-end renal transplant services in Uttarakhand, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, has successfully conducted an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant—an advanced procedure that allows transplantation across blood groups. The achievement is expected to significantly benefit patients who struggle to find a compatible blood-group-matched donor within their family. The recipient, 24-year-old Aditi, a student…

Dehradun : Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, has achieved a major milestone in advanced head and neck cancer care by successfully performing two complex tongue reconstruction surgeries—both representing the highest level of precision-driven oncological and reconstructive expertise available in the region. The landmark surgeries involved complete and partial tongue reconstruction using microvascular free-flap techniques, enabling patients…

Dehradun: Max Hospital, Dehradun, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a Trans-Axillary Minimally Invasive Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure—a specialised heart surgery technique for complex cardiac conditions. The procedure was conducted on a 32-year-old male patient using a tiny incision under the arm, offering a safer, faster, and better alternative to traditional heart…

Dehradun: As New-born Care Awareness Week is observed annually from November 15–21, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun, underscores the crucial importance of safe, informed, and timely new-born care practices. The week-long initiative aims to empower parents, caregivers, and the community with essential knowledge to reduce preventable complications during the first 28 days of life —…