Category: Medicine

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Speaks about the Civil Casualties in Gaza

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, an American trauma surgeon who has volunteered in Gaza, briefed the United Nations on the injuries he has seen in children and pregnant women and what he called the deliberate destruction of a health-care system. ‘Rain of fire and death’: Doctor describes civilian casualties he’s treated in Gaza View video Clip here:… Continue reading Dr. Feroze Sidhwa Speaks about the Civil Casualties in Gaza

Why Mumbai doctor Farokh Udwadia wrote a play to teach history-taking and bedside manners

Polymath doctor brings his work to Delhi to inspire junior doctors Written by Rinku Ghosh   Dr Farokh Udwadia (Express photo by Praveen Khanna) For years, Dr Farokh Udwadia has sat by the bedside of his patients at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, holding hands, listening and talking to them.… Continue reading Why Mumbai doctor Farokh Udwadia wrote a play to teach history-taking and bedside manners

Bahrom Firozgary: Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career Bahrom Firozgary, MD, used to play college basketball Bahrom Firozgary, MD, has loved sports for as long as he can remember. He grew up in Houston watching and playing a number of different sports, but as his height climbed to 6-foot-9, he says basketball chose him.  He… Continue reading Bahrom Firozgary: Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

Dr. Rustom Soonawala, a distinguished gynaecologist noted for his work in women’s health and family planning, passed away at 95. His invention of the polyethylene IUD and significant contributions to infertility treatments were groundbreaking. Respected for his dedication, he was a medical advisor at Breach Candy Hospital and remained active in the profession until recently.… Continue reading Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

Cancer surgeon Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Receives Prestigious Mary Pearson Award

Under a canopy of stars at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park, the 2024 Soirée Under the Stars annual fundraising gala celebrated excellence and dedication in healthcare on Saturday, November 9. Dr. Shahriyour Andaz, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Director of Thoracic Oncology, was the recipient of the esteemed Mary Pearson Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to… Continue reading Cancer surgeon Dr. Shahriyour Andaz Receives Prestigious Mary Pearson Award

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Dr. Zeryab Setna Conferred the Hilal-E-Imtiaz One of Pakistan’s Highest Civilian Honors.

Pakistan’s Renowned gynecologist, Dr. Zeryab Setna, has been awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest honors. This accolade recognizes Dr. Setna’s remarkable contributions to women’s health and his pioneering work in gynecology. The President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, has conferred the ‘Hilal-e-Imtiaz’ upon Dr. Zeryab Setna, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to… Continue reading Dr. Zeryab Setna Conferred the Hilal-E-Imtiaz One of Pakistan’s Highest Civilian Honors.

The West is complacent’: inside the world’s biggest vaccine factory

There’s every chance your Covid jab was made at the Serum Institute of India, where ambitious staff are on course to eliminate malaria. So why do they worry about Britain? The anti-malaria drug R21 is manufactured at a rate of 400 doses a minute at the Serum Institute in Pune Article Ben Spencer | Photographs… Continue reading The West is complacent’: inside the world’s biggest vaccine factory

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Unlocking the secrets of the Parsi gene: What makes them live longer, protects them from certain cancers

A life sciences firm has turned to this community to understand how certain diseases occur in the general population Written by Anuradha Mascarenhas | Indian Express The project, started by a Bangalore-based life sciences firm, seeks to identify genetic risk factors within the Zoroastrian Parsi population that predispose individuals to cancers and diseases with high… Continue reading Unlocking the secrets of the Parsi gene: What makes them live longer, protects them from certain cancers

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