CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

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...

Chennai, March 25: Wagg n Dine, a cloud kitchen dedicated to preparing fresh, human-grade meals for pets, was officially launched in Chennai at Taj Connemara. The brand aims to redefine pet nutrition by offering freshly cooked meals for dogs, made using natural ingredients and delivered directly to customers’ doorsteps as a healthier alternative to conventional processed pet food. The launch comes amid strong growth in India’s pet care industry, which is expanding at over 20%, with the pet cloud kitchen segment witnessing a surge driven by premiumisation and the increasing humanisation of pet diets. With rising pet ownership in urban centres, more pet parents are prioritising nutrition and opting for fresh, minimally processed food options for their animals. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Operating as a specialised cloud kitchen, Wagg n Dine prepares meals daily in a dedicated human-grade facility using fresh chicken, purified RO water, and carefully sourced ingredients. The ser...

Chennai, March 24, 2026: The All India uPVC Profile Manufacturers Association has raised a serious concern over the sharp rise in imported uPVC window profiles into India, warning that the domestic manufacturing ecosystem is under significant strain due to unfairly priced imports, largely from China. At a national-level press conference held in Chennai, key office bearers including Founder President Arokiaswamy, President Eniyan Shivam, Vice Presidents Vinod and Sanjay, Treasurer Senthil Murugan, and Joint Secretary Ram Kumar highlighted that India imported nearly 1.6 lakh metric tonnes of uPVC window profiles in 2025. Alarmingly, about 99% of these imports originated from China. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Addressing the media, President Eniyan Shivam emphasized that the association—representing manufacturers across the country—urges both the government and the public to recognize the mounting challenges faced by the sector. He pointed out that imported profiles are being so...

Chennai, March 23, 2026: Marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, GEM Hospital has unveiled a series of initiatives focused on promoting early detection and public awareness of colorectal cancer. The programme includes a free colorectal screening initiative for Tamil Nadu Government pensioners, a felicitation ceremony honouring colorectal cancer survivors, and an expert-led public awareness session. Colorectal cancer is emerging as a significant health concern in India. According to GLOBOCAN 2022 data, the country records approximately 65,000 new cases and nearly 38,000 deaths annually. The rising incidence is attributed to urban lifestyles, dietary patterns, and ageing populations. Alarmingly, a majority of cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, adversely affecting survival outcomes. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  Highlighting the importance of early detection, Dr. P. Senthilnathan said the free screening programme aims to make preventive healthcare accessible, especially fo...