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India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
"Telangana Rising 2047" aims to make Hyderabad hub for medical, health tourism
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has stated that medical tourism will be included as one of the priority sectors in the 'TelanganaRising 2047' document, which the State Government is preparing, as stated in the release. According to the release, Hyderabad has already become a centre of excellence in medical care, and patients from various countries visit the city for medical treatment. The Chief Minister stated that the 'Telangana Rising' document will focus more on developing the historical city of Hyderabad as a hub for medical and health tourism in the country. Stating that the government is moving forward with plans to provide free medical care and quality education to the poor, CM Revanth Reddy said the government has already earmarked Rs 11,500 crore funds for the development of the medical sector and Rs 21,500 crore for education in the current financial year. Doctor Nori Dattatreya has also been appointed as a cancer care consultant to the government. The CM emphasised that the government hospitals should compete with private corporate hospitals, and the doctors should serve in government hospitals for at least one month as a social responsibility. The Chief Minister said that the State government is already providing free medical treatment to the poor up to Rs 10 lakhs, and there is a need to take more precautions to prevent health problems. For this, the government is planning to create a health profile card for women in self-help groups. The health profile cards will have a unique ID. Appealing to AIG Hospital Chairman Dr Nageshwar Reddy to join as a partner with the government in the endeavour to strengthen the medical and health sectors, CM Revanth Reddy said that it is a matter of pride that patients from 66 countries are coming for treatment at AIG Hospital. 'Dr Nageshwar Reddy has brought laurels to Hyderabad and Telangana, and he deserves India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna,' said the Telangana CM. The CM said he will pursue the centre to recognise the noted doctor's services and present the prestigious award to him. The visit of Miss World contestants to the renowned hospital showcased the advancements in medical care in Telangana on a global scale. Listing out initiatives taken by the government to strengthen medical care, the Chief Minister said that the family doctor system once existed, but specialist doctor services are now in high demand. Government hospitals are already under construction in different parts of the State and the works for the new Osmania hospital are under progress. A total of 7000 additional beds will be available after the completion of all new hospital building works, the CM said. Since Hyderabad has become a hub of IT and emerging healthcare services provider in the world, the Chief Minister said that government is holding talks with the union government to increase direct flight connectivity between Middle East countries and Hyderabad. More air connectivity will help Hyderabad to develop further. (ANI)
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
AI tool developed by Hyderabad hospital brings down fatty liver screening cost from ₹5,000 to ₹500
Researchers at AIG Hospital have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tool that can detect fatty liver disease with 95-96% accuracy using basic blood tests and body measurements, at a 10% cost of existing technologies. The innovation, developed in collaboration with the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, uses four widely available blood parameters, complete blood count, liver function test, HbA1c, and lipid profile combined with BMI and waist circumference data. The tool is designed to predict both steatosis (fat accumulation) and fibrosis (hardening of the liver), traditionally detected using expensive machines like FibroScan, which costs over ₹1.2 crore. 'This model brings down the cost of screening from ₹4,000 to 5,000 per scan to just ₹500. We have validated it on over 10,000 patients internally, and it is now being rolled out in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at community level,' said Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, Director of Endoscopy at the Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy. This was announced during an awareness session held at the hospital on Wednesday, ahead of Global Fatty Liver Day, which is observed annually on the second Thursday of June. 'Earlier, it was seen as a benign condition. Now we know it is the epicentre of all cardiometabolic disorders. It worsens diabetes, increases heart disease risk, and even leads to liver cancer. What we are seeing is a silent epidemic,' said Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, AIG. 'Fatty liver is like a red flag for what is going on in the rest of the body. Many patients with fatty liver actually die of heart attacks, not liver failure,' said Dr. Anuj Kapadia, a cardiologist. Dr. Merugu Chandhana, an endocrinologist, said nearly 70% of her diabetic patients have fatty liver, with many having Grade 2 or 3 disease detected on ultrasound. 'Earlier we thought of them as separate diseases. Now we know they are deeply connected,' she said. Despite ongoing research, no drug has yet been approved in India specifically for fatty liver disease, the doctors cautioned. The only proven treatment is lifestyle modification. '5% weight loss reduces liver fat, 7% reduces liver inflammation and 10% can reverse liver fibrosis,' the doctors said.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Doctors warn: Liver cancer could hit you in your 20s. Here's what to watch out for in your diet
Liver cancer is fast emerging as a major health concern, particularly in South India, where lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity and fatty liver are driving a sharp increase in cases. High alcohol consumption and changing dietary habits have further fuelled this rise, making liver cancer a growing threat. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Praveen Kesav, Senior Consultant and Head of Division - Interventional Radiology at Gokulam Hospital in Trivandrum, shared, 'What's especially concerning is that fatty liver disease, once seen in older adults, is now being diagnosed in children as young as five or six. If we don't act now, we could soon see liver cancer affecting people in their twenties or thirties, making early transplants a harsh reality.' He revealed, 'Despite being one of the deadliest cancers due to late detection, liver cancer is often preventable. Regular screening, healthy lifestyle choices, and advancements in minimally invasive treatments like ablation and Balloon TACE offer hope in tackling this growing epidemic.' Bringing his expertise to the same, Dr Jignesh Reddy, Consultant Interventional Radiologist at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad's Gachibowli, cautioned, 'We're seeing a worrying rise in liver cancer, especially among younger people, and a lot of it comes down to lifestyle. Processed foods are now a part of our diets from infancy, gradually altering liver function in ways we don't always realise. In South India, factors like high processed rice consumption, a humid climate and fructose-heavy diets could be fueling metabolic liver diseases more than in North India, where wheat and millet are more common.' He concluded, 'With conditions like diabetes and hypertension playing a bigger role, fatty liver disease is now recognised as Metabolic Associated Liver Disease (MASH). The focus really needs to be on prevention, raising awareness, making healthier choices, and catching issues early. While surgery or transplant offers the best chance at a cure, only a small percentage of patients qualify, which is why early intervention is so important.' Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
