Umesh Isalkar

Principal Correspondent at The Times of India

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How blood sugar might be quietly stealing your memory, brain power

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

How blood sugar might be quietly stealing your memory, brain powerAs new research reveals a strong link between diabetes and cognitive decline, docs say there is need to focus on improving ‘brain spans’
Pune doctors use Google Maps-like tech to fix IT worker’s spine

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

NewsCity Newspune NewsPune doctors use Google Maps-like tech to fix IT worker’s spineTrendingAn IT professional, Nikhil, found relief from severe back pain through a new surgery. Doctors at a Pune hospital used navigation-guided endoscopic lumbar spine surgery. This advanced method combines 3D mapping with a thin endoscope. It allows for precise treatment and quick recovery. Nikhil returned to work within a week.
Third hospital in state seeks nod to perform uterine transplants

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

NewsCity Newspune NewsThird hospital in state seeks nod to perform uterine transplantsTrendingPune: A third major healthcare hub in Maharashtra — Pune's Sahyadri hospital (Deccan branch) — has now applied for permission to carry out uterine transplants in select patients. The first two to do so — DY Patil Medical College and Hospital in Pune and Mumbai's HN Reliance Hospital — have already received the mandatory approval from Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
Heatwave triggers surge in brain vein clot cases

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

Pune: As Pune swelters under a heatwave, with daytime temperatures consistently soaring above 40°C on most days, neurologists are witnessing a worrisome trend — an uptick in cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), a potentially life-threatening brain condition that often masquerades as common fatigue and headache in its early stages.
Blood in stool? It won’t always be piles, doctors warn as they recommend colonoscopy screenings

2 months ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

NewsCity Newspune NewsBlood in stool? It won’t always be piles, doctors warn as they recommend colonoscopy screeningsTrendingPune: When 50-year-old Anil* visited multiple doctors with complaints of blood in his stool, the specialists diagnosed him with piles, prescribed medication and even carried out surgery. Yet, strangely, the blood appeared again. It was only after a colonoscopy that the real culprit revealed itself: Anil had colon cancer.
40 going on 20: Millennials take a new shot at longevity

2 months ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

40 going on 20: Millennials take a new shot at longevityA new IV drip therapy called NAD+, which became a go-to for Hollywood celebs, is now getting popular with Indians who want to pep up their lives with this ‘miracle molecule’
Fever, vomiting and then vision loss: Three strange cases in Pune stump doctors

2 months ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

Pune: A routine emergency call turned into a full-blown medical mystery. A few days ago in Pune, a 62-year-old woman was rushed to the city's Shashwat Hospital with severe headache, vomiting, breathing difficulties and a mild redness in her eye. Within 48 hours of these symptoms, she ended up with significant vision loss in both her eyes. Doctors first suspected a neurological issue in her, but an MRI scan was normal. As her condition stabilized, focus shifted to what was happening in her eyes.
Surgeons in India turn to the ‘Japanese Fix’ to treat massive irreparable shoulder tears

Mar 24, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

NewsCity Newspune NewsSurgeons in India turn to the ‘Japanese Fix’ to treat massive irreparable shoulder tearsTrendingPune: Dr Chandrashekhar Gillurkar, a Nagpur-based diabetologist, spent years grappling with a persistent shoulder pain that had disrupted his daily routine, so much so that even simple tasks like lifting his arm, reaching for an object and sleeping had become extremely difficult for the 58-year-old physician. The pain stayed, despite multiple consultations and therapy sessions.
In aesthetic surgery, experts stress on fixing form and function

Mar 23, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

NewsCity Newspune NewsIn aesthetic surgery, experts stress on fixing form and functionTrendingPune: Rohit, a 25-year-old professional who moved to Pune for a high-paying corporate job, found himself struggling despite financial success. Since childhood, he had been self-conscious about a nose deformity, which made him a target for bullying. As he grew older, he also developed chronic snoring, affecting sleep quality and his overall well-being.
Parents team up for a unique autism centre in Pune

Mar 20, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Umesh Isalkar

Pune: "We realized early on that if we keep fighting alone, there would be no support for our children once we are gone," said Supriya Deshpande, one of 25 parents who teamed up to establish a one-of-a-kind residential and training centre for those with autism, at Purandar's Devadi village, about an hour from Pune city. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects one in 65 children in India, yet resources for long-term care and specialised training have been scarce.