Pic for representational purpose Pune: A 44-year-old woman arrived at the hospital with severe pain on the left side of her abdomen. During evaluation, doctors found an unexpected anatomical finding: her internal organs were a complete mirror image of normal anatomy — a condition called Situs Inversus Totalis (SIT).This rare congenital variant occurs in roughly…
Authorities have urged vulnerable groups — including the elderly, outdoor workers and those with chronic illnesses — to avoid peak-heat hours, stay hydrated and seek early medical care Pune: Maharashtra has recorded 292 heatstroke cases and 15 suspected deaths between March 1 and June 4 this year, with six fatalities confirmed so far as intense…
Pune: The city has recorded a sharp rise in detected cases of diabetes and hypertension, a surge health officials attribute to a massive expansion in screening coverage by the PMC. By integrating civic-run outdoor patient department (OPD) clinics, Aarogyavardhini centres, maternity homes and hospitals into the diagnostic network, the city has significantly widened its net…
Extreme heat can affect the body in multiple ways, ranging from dehydration and exhaustion to severe heatstroke, which can be life-threatening Pune: The state health department has reported 270 heatstroke cases and 17 deaths across Maharashtra between March 1 and May 26 this year, with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar emerging as the worst-affected district, recording 50 cases…
