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12 Yr Old Undergoes Successful Multi-Organ Transplant: Tamil Nadu
In Chennai, a 12-year-old boy underwent a successful multi-organ transplant surgery for a rare liver disease. As many as 20 doctors were involved in the 18-hour long surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Rajanikanth Patcha told ANI, "This boy has been diagnosed with Primary Hyperoxaluria (PH) type- II." Furthermore, boy's aunt and… read-more
Tags: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hospitals, Lung disease, Kidney
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Bengaluru Reports Increased Lung Diseases Following 'Diwali Pollution'
Many hospitals in Bengaluru have observed a rise in the number of patients suffering from respiratory diseases as the air quality has deteriorated since Diwali. Air Quality Index around Diwali jumped by 23% compared to the same time last year. The number of people suffering from lung diseases has increased by approximately 30%. Doctors advise people to avoid going out too much and use masks at all times.
Tags: Diwali, Air Pollution, lungs, Lung disease, air quality index
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Passive Smoking Also Causes Lung Cancer: Health Experts
Passive smoking increases the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers as well, according to health experts. "Almost 25% of all lung cancer patients are non-smokers," said Dr Ashu Abhishek, the senior consultant at Fortis Hospital. Pollution, genetic exposure and occupational exposure are some ways, through which a person can be indirectly exposed to nicotine that increases the risk. However, the doctor said lung cancer in non-smokers was less… read-more
Tags: Lung Cancer, Lung disease, Cancer awareness, Health News, Smoking
Courtesy: The Indian Express
