Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Achieves a New Clinical Milestone

May 14, 2026

The Department of Neurology in collaboration with the Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT) successfully performed its first ever centrifuge based therapeutic plasma exchange for Neuromyelitis Optica, a rare autoimmune neurological disorder affecting the optic nerve and spinal cord.

The successful execution of this procedure at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital marks a notable advancement in its clinical services. The achievement reflects the Institution's commitment to adopting advanced medical techniques and delivering high quality patient centered care.