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AWARENESS WALK BY RUBY CANCER CENTRE ON WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

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We all know that consumption of tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and also a key factor in lung cancer, heart attack and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Since tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive, it makes the process of quitting often very prolonged and difficult. On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (31 st May, 2024), Ruby Cancer Centre , a unit of Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, had organized a colourful walk on 30 th May, 2024, to encourage people in quitting tobacco and fighting the tobacco epidemic . Ruby Cancer Care and Research Foundation , had also been a part of this event and shared on what you can do, make a pledge and take various actions to reduce the impact that Head and Neck cancer has on individuals, families and communities. There were more than 350 participants in the rally and cancer survivours, who are the real celebrities had been felicitated by the celebrities of other fields and eminent personalities. Qu...
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Dengue Fever in Kolkata: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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  Introduction Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness that is a major health concern in Kolkata, India. With its tropical climate and dense population, the city is particularly susceptible to dengue outbreaks. This blog post will provide valuable information about the symptoms and treatment of dengue fever in Kolkata, as well as tips on how to prevent mosquito bites and reduce your risk of infection. Symptoms of Dengue Fever High fever Severe headaches Joint and muscle pain Fatigue and weakness Rash Bleeding Vomiting and nausea Mild respiratory symptoms Treatment of Dengue Fever in Kolkata There is no specific treatment for dengue fever . Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications. This may include: Drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated Getting plenty of rest Taking pain relievers like paracetamol to reduce fever and pain Avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin, as they can increase the risk of bleedi...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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EVEN UNEXPECTED SCARS HEAL WITH PROPER CARE IN TIME

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  A 46 year old gentleman from Kolkata Police had presented in the Emergency department of Ruby GeneralHospital after a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) with complaints of pain and bleeding from an injury over the right lower limb and was admitted under the care of Dr. Dipanjan Bhadra (Orthopaedic Surgeon) and Dr. Deepanjan Dey (Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon). After a thorough evaluation, relevant investigations were advised and with proper written and informed consent, the gentleman was posted for surgery. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) of tibia (right) with reconstruction of right leg wound with a fasciocutaneous transposition flap and skin sight on donor defect was done. Fasciocutaneous flaps are tissue flaps consisting of skin and underlying tissues including fascia (A collagen-rich lining tissue) and are used to provide coverage to bones and tendons in surgery when skin grafting is insufficient. They are less bulky and are used for most of this kind of surgery, ...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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OVERCOMING A MAJOR CHALLENGE

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A 53 year old lady presented at Ruby General Hospital with complaints of right flank pain for about a year. She had been put under the expert care of Dr. Sujoy Basak (Consultant Urologist). After a thorough evaluation, an USG revealed a 43 mm calculi (Stone, usually composed of mineral salts) in the pelvis of right kidney and mild Hydronephrosis (Swollen and stretched kidney due to a build-up of urine inside them) in left kidney. The digital X – ray of KUB revealed a large staghorn calculus (A type of kidney stone with branches that takes up a large portion of the urinary collecting area) and another small sized calculi in right kidney. Our 128 slice CE CT scan of KUB also confirmed the calculus measuring 4.5 cm X 3 cm, presence of stone within the ureters with mild proximal hydroureteronephrosis (Dilation of the ureter due to obstruction of urine outflow). The calculus in the left middle ureter at L5 level measured 1.4 cm. The lady was a known patient of hypothyroidism along with...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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AFTER DARKNESS COMES LIGHT

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  A 40 year old lady had been presented in the Emergency department of Ruby GeneralHospital with complaints of preterm premature rupture of membranes for last 7 days at 27 weeks of pregnancy. The lady had been admitted under the care of Dr. Ayan Mukhopadhyay ( Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecologist ) and Dr. Aparupa Ghosh (Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecologist) and after relevant investigation, the USG report revealed nil liquor. The consultants were faced with multiple challenges, on one hand there was a possibility of chorioamnionitis (A serious condition in pregnancy when the membranes that surround the foetus and the amniotic fluid are infected by bacteria), extreme prematurity along with nil liquor and on the other hand there were every chances of foetal respiratory distress due to immature lungs. The problems became manifold when the patient’s blood sugar reported as high as 370 mg/dl, thus, increasing the chances of an already ongoing chorioamnionitis. After a detail...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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BOUNDARIES FADE WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING LIVES

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  An 80-year-old male from Bhutan presented with a right anterior thigh mass. An excisional biopsy revealed myxofibrosarcoma (A type of soft tissue sarcoma which starts as a small lump in the connective tissue), a relatively rare cancer. He underwent excision of the lesion in Bhutan and the tumour was 1.7 cm  X  1.1 cm with margin involvement. The final biopsy report was confirmatory for the same. The gentleman was referred to Ruby Cancer Centre, a unit of Ruby General Hospital in Kolkata for further treatment. Proper metastatic work–up started. He was put on adjuvant radiation under the guidance of Oncology Unit 1, Dr. Sanjoy Roy and Dr. Sandip Sarkar. It reduces the risk of cancer coming back after the primary treatment, eg. surgeries like microscopic bits of cancer sometimes remain undetectable post-removal of all visible cancer. The gentleman has completed 25 fractions of radiation without any complications and had tolerated the treatment perfectly well. Ruby General...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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A RARE TYPE OF INTERNAL HERNIA - GIANT PARAESOPHAGEAL HIATUS HERNIA

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  A 65-year-old lady had presented with complaints of chronic cough, chest pain, and discomfort associated with food regurgitation for a few years. She had a history of hypertension and hypothyroidism. After receiving treatment for some time, the symptoms kept recurring and she consulted Dr. Sumanta Dey (Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and GI Surgeon) at Ruby General Hospital . After a thorough evaluation, relevant investigations were advised which revealed a giant Paraesophageal Hiatus Hernia (Type – III). A giant Paraesophageal Hiatus Hernia (Type – III) is a rare type of internal hernia where the esophagus (food pipe) along with the stomach slides into the chest causing compression over the lungs and heart. Thus, the patient usually presents with chest pain, breathing distress, dry cough, food regurgitation and bloating sensation. Sometimes, the blood supply of the stomach gets blocked and causes severe abdominal pain due to strangulated hernia which is a life-threatening sit...
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Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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