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'We take patients nearly to brink of death...': Dr Devi Shetty on handling high-pressure surgeries

May 23, 2026 5:10 pm

From prayer to precision, surgeons often rely on mental calm and spiritual grounding to handle the intense pressure of life-saving operations.

Weight loss trends ranked by surgeon for sustainability and health

Surgeon ranks 6 popular weight loss trends, reveals only one worth a ‘100/10’ score

May 14, 2026 11:00 am

Weight loss surgeon ranks weight training and walking as the ultimate, sustainable secrets for long-term health.

Surgeon with 36 years of experience reveals 3 things he never does: 'ENT wisdom in 60 seconds'

March 30, 2026 5:46 pm

An ENT surgeon shares three hygiene habits he avoids and follows.

Surgeon says 'more people die from untreated gallstones than from gallbladder surgery': 'Doctor, bas gas hai...kuch strong de do'

January 26, 2026 4:53 pm

Gallstones don’t need to be obvious to be dangerous. Catching them early can help prevent serious complications

Neurosurgeon challenges you to do the viral 'Foot and 6' brain trick, asks if you are a 'superbrainer'

December 24, 2025 5:27 pm

Since hand movements are usually more precise and dominant, the brain unconsciously adjusts the foot to follow the hand’s direction

NHS surgeon calls chia seeds yoghurt 'gold dust', says it works 'better than in water' for the gut; dietitian verifies

October 08, 2025 6:38 pm

Chia in water provides a quick, dairy-free option for hydration and fibre, making it ideal for vegans, those with lactose intolerance

In Pune, at least 70% brachial-plexus injuries stem from road accidents, with the majority (90%) involving two-wheelers, hand surgeons have said. (Express File/Representational Photo)

As nerve damage spikes due to two-wheeler accidents, doctors stress on use of helmets and protective gear

December 11, 2024 5:42 pm

According to hand surgeons, at least 70 per cent of brachial plexus injuries in Pune stem from road accidents, with the majority involving two-wheelers.

Surgeons recall first experience of spearheading a surgery: 'When the OT lights came on, I felt butterflies in my stomach'

July 01, 2024 8:38 pm

This National Doctors' Day, we spoke to surgeons across various fields, and requested them to recount their first-ever experience of spearheading a surgery.

'Heartfelt': Memoir of renowned cardiac surgeon P Venugopal to release on July 7 New Delhi

June 28, 2023 3:28 pm

"Heartfelt", written by Dr. Venugopal with his wife Priya Sarkar, is a rare account of the world-renowned surgeon's personal and professional milestones, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, a look at why there are so few women surgeons in India

March 05, 2023 9:15 am

Be it cultural conditioning, punishing hours in the operation theatre or the resistance of male peers — women surgeons have an uphill task to make their presence felt