Chennai, 23rd July 2026 – Knee replacement surgery is entering a new era where restoring natural knee mechanics is becoming as important as relieving pain. Reflecting this shift, Dr. Vetri Kumar, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Parvathy Hospital, Chennai, has become the first surgeon in South Asia to complete more than 300 Total Knee Replacement…
Chennai, 21st July 2026: ORA Senior Care, a premium senior care ecosystem combining clinical excellence with the warmth of a home, was inaugurated today at Vepery, Chennai. The launch marks the arrival of one of the city’s centrally located premium senior care destination, offering families a thoughtfully designed alternative that brings together medical support, rehabilitation,…
● Introduces Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy (ELCA), offering a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with complex coronary artery disease and strengthening emergency cardiac care in the region. Chennai, 17th July, 2026: Prashanth Hospitals, one of South India’s leading super-speciality healthcare providers, today announced the introduction of Excimer Laser Coronary Atherectomy (ELCA) at its Velachery unit, becoming the…
Non-Surgical “Post ROSS Double Valve Rescue” for a man aged 58 in Hybrid Cath Lab Chennai, July 10th 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has successfully treated two failing heart valves in a patient without repeat open-heart surgery, in what is believed to be the world’s first reported completely catheter-based treatment following a Ross procedure. The procedure…
Chennai, July 9, 2026: Marking its return to Chennai after 7 years, Zydus Pinkathon officially unveiled the city’s much-awaited edition at a press conference hosted by Hyatt Regency Chennai held on Thursday, bringing together the event’s founders, partners and inspiring women who will lead the movement on race day. Scheduled to take place on August…
1. Dr. S. Arumugam, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Specialist and Head – Department of Robotic Joint Reconstruction at Prashanth Hospitals, has been felicitated for achieving a significant milestone of completing 1,000 successful robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries, making him the first surgeon in South India to accomplish this feat. 2. The recognition was presented by Padma…
Why Chennai’s Young Professionals Need to Take Orthopaedic Health Seriously By Dr. Shriram Krishnamoorthy, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon For many young professionals, a typical workday involves long hours in front of a computer, endless virtual meetings, and very little movement. While this routine may seem harmless, it is increasingly becoming one of the biggest contributors to…
Chennai, 30 June 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare, the Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk today inaugurated four additional dialysis machines at the Rotary Kilpauk Dialysis Centre located at the Government Hospital, Saidapet. The occasion also marked the initiation of the Rotary Blood Bank, further strengthening critical healthcare services for the community….
Global public health leader calls on every Chennaite to become a ‘Citizen Scientist’ in building a healthier, climate-resilient future Chennai, June 28, 2026: “Nutrition is the best vaccine” was the powerful message shared by internationally acclaimed public health leader Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Chairperson M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation during an engaging edition of Super Chennai’s Arattai series, where she reflected on…
25th June 2026, Chennai: Kauvery Hospital successfully launched its Mobile Mammogram Unit, a CSR initiative in association with Lions Club of Chennai KVG Charitable Trust and Lions District 3241 C. The dedicated mammography van aims to improve access to early screening, especially for women who may face challenges in visiting a hospital or diagnostic centre…
