AI model developed to detect prostate cancer found to perform like ‘experienced radiologist’ – ET HealthWorld

AI model developed to detect prostate cancer found to perform like ‘experienced radiologist’ – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: An AI model developed for detecting prostate cancer found that its performance was “not different from that of experienced radiologists”. A team, including researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, US, said as a “potential assistant” to a radiologist, the model could help improve diagnosis from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans through increased … Read more

OGH doctors perform two kidney transplants in a day

OGH doctors perform two kidney transplants in a day

Doctors at the Osmania General Hospital successfully performed two consecutive kidney transplants on November 2, offering a new lease on life to the recipients. The recipients, identified as Katta Bhagyamma, a 52-year-old woman hailing from Theratpalli in Nalgonda district, and Afsha Ruhi, a 37-year-old resident of Hafiz Baba Nagar in Hyderabad, are both on their … Read more

From Kanniyakumari to California: Puppet artiste to perform in the U.S.

From Kanniyakumari to California: Puppet artiste to perform in the U.S.

B. Muthuchandra Rao with a puppet. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Folk arts, especially puppetry, is fighting for space and survival when smartphones and the social media have become all pervasive. A few artistes in Kanniyakumari district continue to perform puppetry, known as ‘Thol Pavai Koothu’, and keep the art alive. In recognition of his … Read more

Will perform magic tricks to earn money, but won’t let people of Jodhpur down: Gehlot

Will perform magic tricks to earn money, but won’t let people of Jodhpur down: Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was born into a family of professional magicians in Jodhpur. | Photo Credit: PTI Terming himself as ‘Pratham Sewak‘ of the people of Jodhpur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on June 4 said if the need arises he would earn money by performing magic tricks, but would not let the people … Read more

Madurai GRH doctors perform gender reassignment surgery for first time – ET HealthWorld

Madurai GRH doctors perform gender reassignment surgery for first time – ET HealthWorld

Madurai: The transgender speciality team of Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) performed gender reassignment surgery for the first time for two transgender people. As per a statement issued on Tuesday by GRH dean Dr A Rathinavel, gender reassignment surgery was performed on a 21-year-old BCom graduate and a 24-year-old MCom graduate. The duo, who have been … Read more

Startup develops fertility monitor that enables phones to perform tests at home – ET HealthWorld

Startup develops fertility monitor that enables phones to perform tests at home – ET HealthWorld

Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Inito on Monday announced that its Fertility Monitor has cleared the regulatory pathway of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This paves the way for the product’s launch in the US, and also allows access to countries that have signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement with the FDA, it said … Read more