Unity Hospital introduces advanced Philips Azurion Cathlab in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Unity Hospital, has launched the Philips Azurion Cathlab – Version 3.0, a state-of-the-art interventional suite for cardiac, neurovascular, and radiology procedures.
This is the first time such a system has been installed in coastal Karnataka. The ceiling-mounted Cathlab is equipped with the latest technology to provide world-class precision and safety in minimally invasive treatments.
Hospital officials said the Philips Azurion 3.0 has been designed to reduce procedure time, enhance accuracy, and ensure better outcomes for patients. The system offers exceptional image quality, giving doctors greater clarity during complex cardiac and neurovascular procedures. It also ensures higher safety standards by cutting radiation exposure and reducing the use of contrast medium by up to 30 percent, benefitting both patients and clinicians.
Another key feature is the Dynamic Coronary Roadmap (DCR), which provides real-time visual guidance for quicker and more accurate stent placement. The system also comes with global coronary tools such as Stent Boost Live and DCR Live Guidance, making interventions safer and more predictable. Its ceiling-mounted design creates a flexible and streamlined workspace, making it suitable for advanced procedures in cardiology, neurology, and radiology.
With the introduction of the Philips Azurion 3.0, Unity Hospital has strengthened its facilities for cardiac and neurovascular care, aiming to provide advanced healthcare not only to Mangaluru but also to the wider region.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
