CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, March 27, 2026: The Colitis & Crohn's Foundation of India (CCFI) today announced the launch of its Tamil Nadu Chapter, marking a significant step towards improving awareness, early diagnosis, and comprehensive care for individuals affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  The meeting will be held on 29th March 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Hotel Residency Towers, T. Nagar, Chennai.  (L to R) Dr.P.Piramanayagam; Dr.Ubal Dhus; Dr.K.R.Palaniswamy, Convenor of Tamilnadu Chapter; Dr.K.Premkumar; Dr.A.Rathnaswamy IBD is a chronic condition characterized by persistent inflammation of the intestines, often recurring and significantly impacting a patient’s quality of life. Common symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, reduced physical functioning, anxiety, and in many cases, social isolation. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The disease primarily includes two major conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, which affects the colon and rectum, and Crohn's Disease, whi...

Chennai, March 27, 2026: In a notable step towards enhancing urban safety and reinforcing community-led security, ICL Fincorp, in partnership with the Lions Club and Tamil Nadu Police, has rolled out a 100-camera CCTV surveillance network across Ashok Nagar. The initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering safer neighbourhoods through collaborative civic action. The programme, held at R3 Ashok Nagar Police Station, was inaugurated by K.G. Anilkumar, Goodwill Ambassador of LACTC and CMD of ICL Fincorp, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries. The event was presided over by Uma Anilkumar, Whole-Time Director, Vice Chairman and CEO of the company. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The occasion was marked by felicitations from senior officials including S. Kuthalingam, Deputy Commissioner of Police, T. Nagar District; R. Aldrin; S. Sathishkumar; and G. Manilal, Past District Governor and Cabinet Advisor, Lions Club District 3241 F. A leading NBFC with a strong...

Chennai, 27 March 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras today announced a significant philanthropic commitment from its alumnus Arvind Raghunathan towards advancing foundational research in computer science. The contribution will support the establishment of the Arvind Raghunathan Centre for Theoretical Computer Science (ARtCS), a dedicated hub for deep, curiosity-driven inquiry into the mathematical underpinnings of computing. Arvind Raghunathan, Founder, Roc360 and Founder/CEO, House IQ The newly established centre aims to serve as an enduring intellectual home for long-term theoretical research, fostering innovation in areas that form the backbone of modern computational advancements. By focusing on foundational disciplines, ARtCS seeks to strengthen both institutional and national capabilities in theoretical computer science. Youtube Video link 👇  Expressing his appreciation, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, said, “The generosity of Mr. Raghunathan and his ...

Chennai, March 26, 2026: MGM Healthcare has established the world’s largest intestinal rehabilitation and transplant program in a record three years, marking a major milestone in advanced medical care. With over 40 intestinal transplants completed so far—including 21 in 2025 alone—the program has achieved the highest annual transplant volume globally. (Standing): Doctors from I ntestinal  R ehabilitation and Transplant Center; (Sitting): Successfully treated patients Launched under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Anil Vaidya, Chair and Director of the Institute of Multi-Visceral and Abdominal Organ Transplant, the program was conceptualized following his return from the Cleveland Clinic. A highly coordinated multidisciplinary team, including Dr. Senthil Muthuraman, Dr. Venkatesh BS, Dr. Sivakumar Mahalingam, and Dr. Manoj Prabhakar, alongside intensivists and anaesthetists such as Dr. C. P. Dinesh Babu, the late Dr. Nivash Chandrashekar, and Dr. Saravanan, has driven the program’s rapi...

Chennai, March 24, 2026: In a landmark advancement for cardiac care in India, Madras Medical Mission (MMM) has successfully performed the country’s first implantation of the Evaheart Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), while also achieving a global first with the implantation of the latest-generation Evaheart 3 model. The breakthrough procedure offers renewed hope for patients suffering from end-stage heart failure with limited treatment options. The procedure was carried out on a 42-year-old man who presented with severe chest pain and breathlessness and was diagnosed with a massive heart attack that caused extensive damage to the heart muscle. Despite aggressive medical management, including pharmacological support and an intra-aortic balloon pump, his condition deteriorated into advanced heart failure, compounded by kidney dysfunction. Due to the severity of his condition, he was deemed unsuitable for conventional interventions such as bypass surgery or angioplasty. With no viabl...

Chennai, March 25, 2026: In a remarkable and rare medical achievement, doctors at SRM Global Hospitals successfully performed a high-risk dual emergency surgery on a 32-week pregnant woman, saving both mother and child. The patient had developed a severe spinal condition that left her unable to walk and caused loss of bowel and bladder control. In a carefully coordinated procedure, the medical team first performed an emergency Caesarean section to safely deliver the baby. This was immediately followed by a complex spinal surgery to relieve critical nerve compression and prevent permanent paralysis. Following the surgery, the mother has regained her ability to walk, while the newborn remains stable. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The condition was diagnosed as Cauda Equina Syndrome, a rare and life-threatening neurological emergency caused by a lumbar disc extrusion at the L4-L5 level. The condition occurs when the spinal disc bulges out and compresses the cauda equina—a bundle o...