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Knee Pain Isn’t Just Ageing: Signs You May Need a Joint Replacement

Many people believe that knee pain is an inevitable part of growing older. While occasional discomfort may occur with age, persistent or worsening knee pain should never be considered “normal.” In many cases, chronic knee pain is caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, old injuries, or joint degeneration that can be effectively treated […]

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Knee Pain Isn’t Just Ageing: Signs You May Need a Joint Replacement
20 July, 2026
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Healthy Monsoon Living: Essential Hygiene Practices and Foods to Eat
15 July, 2026
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Robotic Total Knee Replacement: A New Era in Precision Joint Care at Ruby General Hospital
12 July, 2026
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Monsoon Diseases in Kolkata: How to Protect Your Family This Rainy Season
5 July, 2026

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Timely Diagnostics at Ruby General Hospital: Key to Accurate Treatment and Better Health Outcomes

Accurate and timely diagnosis is the foundation of effective medical care, ensuring that patients receive the right treatment at the right time. At Ruby General Hospital, diagnostics play a vital role in identifying underlying health conditions, guiding treatment decisions, and preventing complications. Many illnesses, especially in their early stages, show mild or non-specific symptoms that […]

August 28, 2025

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Bronchitis and Children’s Health in Monsoon: Expert Care and Prevention from Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department

Bronchitis is one of the most common respiratory conditions that tends to worsen during the monsoon season due to increased humidity, damp surroundings, and sudden changes in temperature. It occurs when the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs, become inflamed, leading to persistent coughing, chest tightness, mucus build-up, and breathing difficulty. […]

August 25, 2025

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Safeguarding Children’s Health During Monsoon: Expert Tips from Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department

Immune systems make them more vulnerable to seasonal illnesses. Damp surroundings, waterlogged streets, and fluctuating temperatures create favourable conditions for infections like diarrhoea, viral fevers, respiratory infections, and skin problems. Parents need to be extra cautious during this period to ensure their children remain safe and healthy. Specialists at Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department highlight […]

August 22, 2025

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Coughing and Congestion in Monsoon: When to Seek Medical Help at Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonary Department

During the monsoon season, high humidity and damp surroundings often trigger respiratory problems such as coughing, congestion, and nasal stuffiness. Sudden temperature changes and environmental allergens worsen these symptoms, and untreated cases can linger for weeks. Specialists at Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department frequently observe such conditions during this time of the year. A common […]

August 19, 2025

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Hydration and Hygiene Tips to Stay Healthy This Monsoon: Expert Advice from Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department

Monsoon brings much-needed relief from summer heat but also increases the risk of infections and respiratory problems. High humidity, stagnant water, and unhygienic food habits create conditions for waterborne diseases, stomach infections, and seasonal cough and cold. Staying hydrated and maintaining hygiene are simple yet effective ways to prevent illness. Experts at Ruby General Hospital’s […]

August 16, 2025

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Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava : A Rare Cancer

A 17 year old young man from a foreign country (Bangladesh), had been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (A type of bone cancer) of left upper humerus in his native country. The MRI of left shoulder revealed a localized tumour 7.5 X 7 X 6.7 cm involving left humerus (Bone of the upper arm or forelimb). As […]

August 16, 2025

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Asthma and Allergies During Monsoon: How to Control Respiratory Triggers with Expert Care from Ruby General Hospital’s Pulmonology Department

Rainy days may seem refreshing, but for people with asthma or chronic allergies, this season can bring an increase in breathing difficulties and frequent flare-ups. The combination of high humidity, damp surroundings, and airborne allergens such as mould spores and dust mites creates an environment that easily triggers respiratory symptoms. Sudden temperature fluctuations and exposure […]

August 13, 2025

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Salvaging a Limb with Osteosarcoma of a Foreign Patient

A 17 year old young man from a foreign country (Bangladesh), had been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (A type of bone cancer) of left upper humerus in his native country. The MRI of left shoulder revealed a localized tumour 7.5 X 7 X 6.7 cm involving left humerus (Bone of the upper arm or forelimb). As […]

August 12, 2025

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A rare ventricular septal defect of a 12 year old boy

A 12 year boy from Patna had been admitted in Ruby General Hospital under the care of Dr. Sanjay Singh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon) with a history of perimembranous ventricular septal defect (A hole in the upper section of the heart’s ventricular septum, usually located beneath the aortic valve) from birth along with severe aortic […]

August 4, 2025

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Mycoplasma pneumonia with congenital heart disease of a 4 month old baby boy

A 4 month 13 days old male child had been presented in the Emergency of Ruby General Hospital with complaints of fever and respiratory distress for last four days associated with cough and cold. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment but his condition deteriorated further and was brought to Ruby Emergency where […]

July 31, 2025

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Monsoon Maladies: Protecting Your Family from Common Seasonal Illnesses

The monsoon season brings welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also paves the way for a rise in respiratory illnesses. With increased humidity, damp indoor environments, and a surge in allergens like mold and dust mites, monsoon becomes a high-risk season for those with pulmonary issues. At Ruby General Hospital, our Pulmonology Department […]

July 31, 2025

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When Complex Means Simple

A 21 year old young woman had been presented in the Emergency Department of Ruby General Hospital in the wee hours of the morning with complaints of headache, fever associated wth dysuria (Difficult urination), nausea, vomiting followed by altered sensorium along with weakness of left upper and lower limb. After a thorough evaluation and relevant […]

May 27, 2025

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Ruby General Hospital celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 25th, 2025.

The hospital was inaugurated on April 25th, 1995 by Honb’le Chief Minister Jyoti Basu as the FIRST NRI HOSPITAL OF EASTERN INDIA. Mother Teresa inaugurated the Cardiac Surgery Unit and Mother Teresa Ward on 27th October, 1995. On this auspicious occasion Chief guests Sister Michael MC and Sr. Joel MC from Missionaries of Charity and […]

May 1, 2025

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