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Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet Achieves JCI Accreditation, Strengthening Chennai’s Position as Asia’s Healthcare Capital

Chennai:

Kauvery Hospital proudly announces that its Alwarpet unit has achieved the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) 8th Edition Accreditation, following the Vadapalani unit’s accreditation in January 2025. With this dual recognition, Kauvery joins an exclusive group of hospitals in India with multiple JCI-accredited centers, reaffirming its role as a trusted destination for world-class healthcare.

The JCI 8th Edition standards represent the most rigorous and updated benchmarks in global healthcare. Covering more than one thousand measurable elements, these standards emphasize:

● Patient Safety First: Robust infection control practices, stringent medication management, and strict adherence to surgical safety protocols.

● Clinical Excellence: Continuous monitoring of treatment outcomes, use of evidence-based medicine, and integration of multidisciplinary expertise in patient care.

● Transparency & Rights: Clear communication with patients and families, respect for patient rights, and shared decision-making in treatment.

● Emergency Preparedness: Advanced systems to handle critical care situations, ensuring patients receive timely, life-saving interventions.

● Continuous Improvement: Regular staff training, clinical audits, and technology adoption to constantly enhance care quality.

● Green Hospital: For Kauvery Hospital, this means that care goes beyond treating illness — it includes protecting the environment in which patients live and ensuring healthcare remains safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations. By aligning with these global standards, Kauvery demonstrates its responsibility not only to today’s patients but also to the health of tomorrow’s communities. Global Health Impact is not just a standard — it is a promise: to provide world-class care that is safer for patients, smarter for communities, and kinder to the planet

Speaking on this achievement, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital, said:

“This achievement is more than an institutional milestone — it is a moment of pride for Chennai. Dual JCI accreditation at Kauvery Alwarpet and Vadapalani reflects our city’s growing stature as a global healthcare hub.

JCI accreditation ensures globally benchmarked systems for patient safety, infection control, clinical governance, and continuous improvement. Every step of care — from admission to discharge — follows evidence-based protocols that lead to fewer medical errors, faster recovery, and higher patient satisfaction.

At the same time, efficiency, reduced wastage, and better coordination help lower the overall cost of care. By doing things right the first time, we make healthcare both high in quality and affordable. This accreditation reassures our patients that they are receiving care aligned with the world’s best standards.”

For the community, this accreditation translates into safer surgeries, lower infection risks, accurate diagnostics, and improved treatment outcomes. It also assures international patients that Chennai, long recognized as the healthcare capital of Asia, continues to uphold and exceed global standards of care.

With two JCI-accredited units, Kauvery Hospital sets a benchmark in clinical excellence and patient safety, reinforcing Chennai’s reputation as a trusted healthcare destination for both local and global communities.

With advanced technology, specialized expertise across disciplines, and a compassionate care model, Kauvery Hospital is redefining excellence in Chennai’s healthcare ecosystem. This dual accreditation is a powerful affirmation of the city’s reputation as a preferred destination for medical travelers and a trusted choice for local communities.

Apollo Cancer Centres Raises Awareness on Hereditary Cancer!

Chennai:

Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), one of India’s foremost cancer care networks, is leading the charge during Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week to highlight the critical importance of recognizing hereditary cancers. The focus is on to emphasize early detection through genetic testing and proactive screening, aiming to educate families, empower high-risk individuals, and underscore how timely intervention can save lives.

Hereditary cancers arise from inherited gene mutations passed from parents to children, which increase, but do not confirm, the risk of developing cancer. These mutations disrupt genes responsible for cell growth, repair, and tumour suppression. Globally, hereditary cancers account for 5–10% of all cancers (PMC.NCBI), while most are caused by lifestyle, environmental factors, or random mutations. Common hereditary cancer syndromes include Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC), Lynch syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

In India, breast cancer accounted for 1,78,361 cases and ovarian cancer for 45,701 cases in 2020 (Globocan Report). Over 10% of these are linked to BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, with prevalence across Indian studies ranging from 2.9% to 28% (IJMIO). Other gene mutations linked to HBOC remain underreported. Lynch syndrome, which causes 2–3% of colorectal cancers (ScienceDirect), is also associated with elevated risks of cancers in the endometrium, stomach, pancreas, ovary, urinary tract, and more. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a rare inherited condition causing numerous colon polyps and a near-certain risk of colorectal cancer by age 40, with limited data available in India (NCBI).

Against this backdrop, ACC Chennai recently treated a remarkable case of familial clustering where four members of a single family from Guwahati, spanning two generations, were diagnosed with cancers linked to Lynch syndrome. The mother, Mrs. Namita Dey, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 50 years and treated in 2011, while her daughter, Mrs. Deepa Ghosh, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 26 years and treated in 2012. More recently, her other two children, Mrs. Shikha Sarkar and Mr. Mathura Nath Dey, both diagnosed at 40 years, were treated in 2024 for right colon cancer. All four are currently doing well, underscoring how timely intervention and surgical care can change treatment outcomes to lead a better-quality life.

Speaking about the significance of this case, Dr. Venkat P, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, said, “These cases clearly demonstrate that cancer is not always sporadic—it can often be inherited and run through families across generations. When multiple family members are affected, it is a strong signal that genetic factors may be at play. In such high-risk families, genetic counselling and proactive screening become invaluable tools. They not only help us identify individuals who may be predisposed but also enable us to take preventive or early treatment measures, offering patients the best chance of cure, survival, and improved quality of life.”

Adding perspective, Dr. Priya Kapoor, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, noted, “Families with multiple cases of colorectal, ovarian, or endometrial cancers must take their medical history seriously and not dismiss these patterns as coincidence. Such clustering is often the first indication of an inherited cancer syndrome. Genetic testing becomes the essential first step in identifying those at risk, followed by structured surveillance plans. Regular colonoscopies, timely removal of polyps, and in some cases even preventive surgeries, allow us to intervene before cancers fully develop—helping save lives and reducing the emotional and physical toll on families.”

The Patient said, “When cancer struck not just one but four of us in our family, it felt overwhelming and frightening. But our Doctors at Apollo Cancer Centres, helped us, not just with treatment, but guidance and compassion at every step. Today, we are all doing well, and we carry hope instead of fear. It has shown me that even when cancer runs in families, timely care can truly change the story.”

Reinforcing ACC’s commitment, Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said, “At Apollo Cancer Centres, our commitment goes far beyond offering advanced treatment—we see it as our responsibility to lead awareness and education on cancers that can be inherited. Too often, families don’t realize that cancer can run in their genes until multiple members are affected. Awareness, when combined with timely action, is the strongest weapon to win over cancer.”

The event highlighted ACC’s expertise in hereditary cancers, featuring insights from the treating oncologists and showcasing real-life patient cases. Through these efforts, ACC continues to reinforce its leadership in hereditary cancer education, raising awareness about genetic risk, early detection, and proactive care, and demonstrating its commitment to improving patient outcomes across India.

'இறுதி முயற்சி' விமர்சனம் 

வெங்கட் ஜனா இயக்கத்தில், வெங்கடேசன் பழனிச்சாமி தயாரிப்பில், வைரம் சினிமாஸ் சார்பில் ரஞ்சித், மேகாலி மீனாட்சி, விட்டல் ராவ், கதிரவன், புதுப்பேட்டை சுரேஷ், சிறுமி மவுனிகா, சிறுவன் நீலேஷ்  ஆகியோர் நடிப்பில் உருவாகியுள்ள படம் தான் 'இறுதி முயற்சி' (https://www.tamillive.news/2025/10/iruthi-muyarchi-movie-review.html)

சரி வாங்க விமர்சனத்தை பார்ப்போம்:

ரஞ்சித் ஒரு ஜவுளி கடை வியாபாரி. தொழிலில் நஷ்டம் அடைந்து கந்துவட்டி ரவுடி ராஜப்பாவிடம் எண்பது லட்சம் ரூபாய் கடன் வாங்குகிறார். கடனை கட்ட முடியாமல் வட்டிக்கு மேல் வட்டி ஏறுகிறது. ராஜப்பா ஒரு கோடி ரூபாய் கொடுக்க வேண்டும் இல்லையென்றால் உன் மனைவி மற்றும் மகளை நிர்வாணமாக நிற்க வைத்துவிடுவேன் என்று தொடர்ந்து மிரட்டி வருகிறார். ரஞ்சித்துக்கு ஒரு மகனும் மகளும் உள்ளனர். (https://www.tamillive.news/)

கடனை கட்ட முடியாமல் ரஞ்சித்தின் வீட்டு வாசலில் இரண்டு அடியாட்கள் எப்போதும் இருக்கிறார்கள். இவர்கள் இரண்டு பேரும் ரஞ்சித்தின் மனைவி மேகாலி மீனாட்சி குளிக்கும் போது வீடியோ எடுக்க முயற்சி செய்து அடாவடி செய்கின்றனர். 

இது ஒருபுறம் இருக்க ரஞ்சித் வீட்டின் அருகே ஒரு சைக்கோ கொலையாளி இரவு நேரங்களில் மட்டும் கொலை செய்துவிட்டு மறைந்து வாழ்கிறான். ரஞ்சித் தனது கடனை அடைக்க முடியாமல் குடும்பத்துடன் தற்கொலை செய்ய முயற்சி செய்கிறார். பிறகு என்ன நடந்தது? என்பதே கதை..... (https://www.tamillive.news/)

ரஞ்சித் சிறப்பாக எதார்த்தமாக நடித்திருக்கிறார் என்றே சொல்லலாம். ரஞ்சித்தின் மனைவியாக நடித்திருக்கும் மெஹாலி மீனாட்சி, கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு பொருத்தமான தேர்வு. கணவன் நிலை மற்றும் சூழல் அறிந்து நடக்கும் மனைவியாக எதார்த்தமாக நடித்திருப்பவர், அளவான பேச்சு,  இயல்பான உடல்மொழி என்று தனது கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு பலம் சேர்த்திருக்கிறார்.

கருணை இல்லாத மனிதராக கந்துவட்டி தாதாவாக நடித்திருக்கும் விட்டல் ராவ், அவரது தம்பியாக நடித்திருக்கும் புதுபேட்டை சுரேஷ், குற்றவியல் ஆய்வாளராக நடித்திருக்கும் கதிரவன், ரஞ்சித்தின் மகளாக நடித்திருக்கும் சிறுமி மெளனிகா, மகனாக நடித்திருக்கும் சிறுவன் நீலேஷ் என மற்ற வேடங்களில் நடித்திருப்பவர்கள் கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு ஏற்ப நடித்திருக்கிறார்கள்.

கடன் பிரச்சனைகள் எல்லா குடும்பத்திலும் இருப்பதால் அனைவரையும் இந்த கதை கொஞ்சம் இணைக்கும். ஆனால்

கதையில் பல இடங்களில் லாஜிக்கே இல்லை.... இசையில் கூடுதல் கவனம் வேண்டும்.... போலீஸ் கதாபாத்திரத்தில் வேற ஆட்களை நடிக்க வைத்திருக்கலாம்.... (https://www.tamillive.news/)

மொத்தத்தில் இந்த 'இறுதி முயற்சி' கடன்காரர்களின் மனதை தொடும்.....    

RATING: 2.6/5

(https://www.tamillive.news/)

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Kauvery Hospital Performs World’s First Breakthrough Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement on a High-Risk Elderly woman aged 83

Chennai:

In a historic achievement, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, has successfully performed the world’s first transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) with an extended external wrap and atrialized implant through femoral vein (groin) access on an 83-year-old patient who had been considered “inoperable” by multiple cardiac surgeons.

The patient had multiple comorbidities and had recurrent hospital admissions due to heart failure caused by severe Mitral Valve dysfunction caused by severe Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC). As she had  undergone radiotherapy to the chest twice in the past – first for cancer of the esophagus, and later following breast cancer surgery, any form of open-heart surgery or even minimally invasive surgical approaches was deemed too dangerous. Several cardiothoracic surgeons in India across major centers had declined surgery, leaving the patient without options.

Severe Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC) – is a condition where heavy calcium deposits build up around the mitral valve of the heart. The mitral valve works like a door that opens and closes to regulate blood flow from left upper chamber (atrium) to lower chamber (ventricle). In MAC, this “doorframe” becomes rock-hard, jammed with calcium, making the valve unable to function properly. Patients develop severe breathlessness, fatigue, and heart failure. Surgery is usually very risky because stitching a new valve into this calcified ring can cause cracks, bleeding, or failure of the new valve. Standard catheter-based methods are also unsafe because the valve cannot be securely anchored.

“To overcome these challenges, we developed a first-of-its-kind trans-catheter technique. A replacement valve was modified with an external wrap to ensure secure fixation and prevent leaks. It was then implanted in a slightly higher-than-usual position (atrialized implant) for proper anchoring, preventing leak around valve and preventing obstruction to left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). Previously reported procedures were completed through ope heart surgery, with direct implantation through left atrium. Most importantly in this case, the entire procedure was completed through the right femoral vein in the groin, avoiding the need to open the chest. Patient recovered well from the procedure and was discharged home after a week. This is the world’s first case of its kind and it gives new hope to similar high-risk patients globally,” said Dr Rajaram Anantharaman, Senior Interventional Cardiologist at Kauvery hospital Alwarpet, Chennai

Actor Nadhiya Inaugurates Ramyyam Sarees and Unveils the Premium Subhaga Silks Collection at Ramraj Cotton’s T. Nagar Store

Chennai:

Ramraj Cotton, a trusted name in traditional Indian attire, celebrated a milestone today with the inauguration of an exclusive Ramyyam section at its expanded T Nagar store (Opposite Panagal Park). The launch was graced by acclaimed actor Nadhiya, who inaugurated the new space, accompanied by Ramraj Cotton Founder and Chairman Mr. K.R. Nagarajan and Managing Director Mr. B.R. Arun Eashwar, Directors, Mrs. Sumathi Nagarajan and Mrs. Aartika Arun Eashwar.

The highlight of the inauguration was the unveiling of Subhaga Silks sarees, a premium collection that celebrates the richness of traditional weaves with a contemporary flair. The Ramyyam sarees are crafted from fine fabrics such as Cotton, Art Silk, Semi Raw Silk, Semi Tussar, Semi Linen, Tissue, and Kerala Sarees, the range brings together intricate detailing and timeless elegance, offering versatile drapes perfect for festive occasions, special gatherings, and refined everyday wear.

Speaking at the event, Mr. B.R. Arun Eashwar, Managing Director, Ramraj Cotton, said: “Ramyyam has been a much-loved collection among our patrons, and dedicating a special section allows us to showcase its diversity and craftsmanship more effectively. With the launch of Subhaga Silks, we are delighted to offer our customers an exclusive silk experience that blends tradition with timeless elegance. Nadhiya’s presence has added immense charm to this celebration.”

Actor Nadhiya expressed her admiration for the collection, stating: “It’s wonderful to see Ramraj Cotton continually innovate while staying true to its roots. Ramyyam brings a refreshing energy to traditional wear, and the new Subhaga Silks range is truly exquisite, it celebrates Indian craftsmanship while keeping designs fresh and stylish.”