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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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
