CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

SIMS Hospital performed over 800 life saving aortic aneurysm surgeries, including Marfan Syndrome patients with genetically weak aortas Chennai, 19th   September 2024 – The Institute of Cardiac and Aortic Disorders at SIMS Hospital has successfully performed more than 800 complex surgeries on aortic aneurysm patients, including Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that weakens the aorta and increases the risk of life-threatening aortic aneurysms and dissections. The hospital’s expertise in handling such high-risk cases has given a new lease on life to numerous individuals, making it a leader in this field. On the occasion of World Aortic Dissection Awareness Day, 10 patients, including families where multiple members were affected, shared their experiences. Among them were a mother and her two sons, as well as a brother and sister, all of whom had undergone successful surgeries. Marfan syndrome, a hereditary disorder affe...

95% of back and neck pain problems are result of poor lifestyle: Kauvery Hospital Chennai, 19th September 2024:   “Spine Recharge” is an initiative of Kauvery Spine Institute, Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet,  headed by Dr. G. Balamurali, Senior consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon. This event is aimed to create public awareness about avoiding back and neck pain to lead a healthy  life. The program will happen on 21st September 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Anna Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram. The entry is free.  (2nd from left) Dr G Balamurali, Head of Kauvery Spine Institute; (Right)  Dr Soma Sundar S, Consultant Ortho and Spine Surgeon Back and neck problems are the second most common cause of hospital visits world-wide.  It is estimated that 8 out of 10 people will suffer after the age of 40. Approximately 95% of these problems are not serious and are mostly the result of lifestyle problems related to work, activity, posture, injury or obesity, smoking and se...

Chennai, 18th September, 2024: With the onset of the festive season,  Amazon.in brought extraordinary interactive experiences in the heart of Chennai from September 14th to 18th. The “Amazon Festive Box” is a larger-than-life installation that celebrates Chennai’s vibrant spirit and culture through stunning art, while giving customers a fun way to engage with Amazon’s upcoming Great Indian Festival sale. At this one-of-a-kind activation, the audience can “make a wish” and share what they would love to gift their loved ones. This initiative is a perfect blend of Chennai’s uniqueness and Amazon’s biggest annual celebration.  Ranjit Babu, Director, Consumer Electronics, Amazon India Amazon.in has reported significant response from consumers for the Consumer Electronics category in Tamil Nadu and Chennai ahead of the festive season. The smartphone category has seen healthy double-digit growth in customer demand, making Chennai one of the top-performing regions. Both Tamil Nadu...