Umesh Isalkar

1 week 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

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

NewsCity Newspune NewsIndia’s first homegrown CAR T-Cell therapy shows 73% success rate against cancerTrendingPune: For patients battling aggressive blood cancers like B-cell lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia, treatment options are often very limited, especially when the cancer relapses or becomes resistant to existing therapies. But a new breakthrough in India is offering fresh hope.