CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, April 29, 2026: In a landmark advancement for cardiac care in India, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, has successfully performed the country’s first combined minimally invasive cardiac procedures—Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) along with the implantation of a dual chamber leadless pacemaker—in a single patient, entirely without open-heart surgery. The breakthrough procedure was carried out on a 75-year-old woman with a prior history of bypass surgery, who presented with severe breathlessness affecting her daily life. She had also experienced multiple episodes of loss of consciousness over three months, pointing to a serious cardiac condition. Detailed diagnostic evaluation, including a CT aortogram, revealed severe aortic stenosis—a critical narrowing of the heart’s main valve—and a 2:1 atrioventricular (AV) block, a condition that disrupts the heart’s electrical signaling. The coexistence of these conditions, combined with her age and surgical history, placed the ...

Chennai, April 29, 2026: What initially appeared to be routine, recurrent chest infections in a 10-year-old boy turned into a life-threatening medical condition, underscoring the dangers of silent symptoms in pediatric illnesses. Doctors at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, successfully diagnosed and removed a rare 900-gram mediastinal germ cell tumor that had occupied a significant portion of the child’s chest. The young patient had been experiencing repeated respiratory infections, which masked the severity of the underlying condition. A detailed evaluation by a multidisciplinary team led to an ultrasound-guided biopsy, confirming a mediastinal germ cell tumor. Alarmingly, the child’s alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were recorded at 2,68,000—far above the normal range—indicating malignancy. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The child underwent five cycles of chemotherapy over three months in an effort to shrink the tumor. However, the mass continued to occupy over 75% of the c...

Chennai, April 28, 2026: CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. has expanded its haircare portfolio with the launch of Nyle++, a new, innovation-led range under its Nyle haircare brand franchise, aimed at redefining daily routines through high-performance, multi-benefit formulations. The launch introduces two first-of-their-kind formats—Serum Shampoo and Chia Seed Gel Shampoo—marking the brand’s entry into hybrid haircare solutions designed for modern consumers seeking both efficiency and results. Positioned as a next-generation upgrade, Nyle++ reflects a dual promise: performance-driven outcomes and an elevated sensorial experience. The brand explains the “++” as a combination of enhanced efficacy and indulgent textures, fragrances, and wash experiences tailored to evolving consumer preferences. The Serum Shampoo, infused with macadamia nut oil serum, is engineered to deliver smooth, glass-shine hair in a single wash, effectively eliminating the need for additional post-wash serums. This streamlined app...