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Sixteen-year-old West Bengal boy found with female sexual organs

The boy, who is otherwise a male, had a uterus, ovaries, a rudimentary vagina and fallopian tubes.

Oct 21, 2016, 12:59 PM IST

Fortis Healthcare shares climb nearly 5%

Shares of Fortis Healthcare rose nearly 5 percent Monday as the company completed the acquisition of 51 percent stake in Fortis Hospital and also acquired compulsorily convertible preference shares issued by Escort Heart Institute and Research Centre.

Oct 17, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Weight-loss surgery, a cure for diabetes

Peters noted that weight-loss surgery is dramatically more effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes than a conventional treatment of diet changes and medication.

Apr 07, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Cases of spinal, gential TB doubled in recent years: Doctors

Doctors say nearly 90 percent women with genital tuberculosis are in the 15-40 age group. Infertility figures due to genital tuberculosis is 60-80 percent.

Mar 23, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

Fortis Healthcare in talks with investors for SRL

Fortis Healthcare on Friday said it is in talks with a number of investors to facilitate an exit by the existing PE investors from the company's diagnostic arm SRL.

Feb 19, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

Rare PaedCard heart transplant conducted successfully

Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Dr S Narayani claimed that this is the second PaedCard transplant conducted in the state.

Jan 31, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Another child dies of dengue in Delhi

Another dengue death was reported here on Saturday with a nine-year-old girl succumbing to the disease, hospital officials said. Her family members alleged she was refused admission by two private hospitals despite the government directions.

Sep 27, 2015, 00:22 AM IST

$5-mn Indian aid to treat heart disease among Afghan kids

India has decided to grant $5 million to the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) for the treatment of Afghan children suffering from congenital heart disease, the Indian embassy said here on Monday.

Sep 14, 2015, 21:37 PM IST

Fortis Healthcare reappoints Bhavdeep Singh as CEO

Fortis Healthcare has reappointed its former Chief Executive Officer Bhavdeep Singh in the same position effective on Friday.

Jul 24, 2015, 17:20 PM IST

Fortis completes 100% stake sale in RadLink for SGD 111 mn

Fortis Healthcare on Tuesday said its Singapore arm has completed 100 per cent stake sale in RadLink for SGD 111 million (over Rs 530 crore) to Fullerton Healthcare Group.

May 12, 2015, 12:24 PM IST