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32-yr-old man weighing 209 kg gets another lease of life at AIIMS, loses 49 kg

32-yr-old man weighing 209 kg gets another lease of life at AIIMS, loses 49 kg

A 32-year-old weighing 209 kg and suffering from super-super obesity was given a new lease of life after AIIMS doctors conducted a successful bariatric surgery. After treatment, he lost 49 kg. The patient initially couldn't fit safely on a standard operating table. He was prepared for surgery for 32 days, and his abdominal girth reduced from 198 to 178 cm.

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DD News 2:18 PM • 7 Aug 2026
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Common daily habits that worsen your migraine pain

Common daily habits that worsen your migraine pain

Migraine pain can worsen due to common daily habits such as dehydration, poor sleep, excessive caffeine or alcohol, prolonged screen time and skipping meals. Experts suggest staying hydrated, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, limiting personal triggers, taking screen breaks and eating balanced meals to help manage symptoms and reduce migraine-related discomfort.

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Medical Dialogues 12:09 PM • 7 Aug 2026
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I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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2 IIT-Bombay canteens shut for operating without licences

2 IIT-Bombay canteens shut for operating without licences

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stop-business notices to two canteens of IIT-Bombay after they were found to be allegedly operating without FSSAI licences. "Some students asked where they would eat...Our officers told them that they were in Mumbai, where several eateries operate with valid licences, and that they could eat there instead," an official reportedly said.

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Indian Express 11:20 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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New DBS technique may make Parkinson’s treatment safer

New DBS technique may make Parkinson’s treatment safer

A Jaslok Hospital study has found a reliable method to improve the accuracy of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) electrode positioning for Parkinson's and movement disorders. The research, involving 35 patients, showed that rotational fluoroscopy can accurately determine electrode orientation, helping doctors personalise DBS programming.

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Medical Dialogues 10:55 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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RRU trains 30 MP prison staff to spot mental health risks

RRU trains 30 MP prison staff to spot mental health risks

Thirty prison personnel from Madhya Pradesh completed a week-long Project PRAHARI training in Bhopal to identify and manage psychological distress among inmates. The programme covered depression, anxiety, suicide risk, substance dependence, crisis communication and prevention strategies.

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Medical Dialogues 10:22 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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Bhopal gas survivor groups flag BMHRC service cuts

Bhopal gas survivor groups flag BMHRC service cuts

Bhopal gas tragedy survivor groups have alleged that BMHRC has stopped pathology services at all eight mini units and is moving to discontinue X-ray facilities. They claim diagnostic delays and reduced access are affecting victims. The organisations have urged the Health Ministry, ICMR and authorities to restore essential services and will raise the issue before the Supreme Court.

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Medical Dialogues 10:20 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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Jana Sena MP seeks two more AIIMS for Andhra Pradesh

Jana Sena MP seeks two more AIIMS for Andhra Pradesh

Jana Sena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh has urged the Centre to sanction two AIIMS-level institutions in Rayalaseema and North Coastal Andhra. He also sought expansion of AIIMS Mangalagiri, citing Andhra Pradesh's large population, regional healthcare disparities and the need for timely access to advanced medical treatment.

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Medical Dialogues 10:18 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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IGIMS Patna patients raise healthcare concerns

IGIMS Patna patients raise healthcare concerns

During the inauguration of a new dialysis centre at IGIMS Patna, patients and attendants raised complaints about alleged medical negligence, treatment delays, and Ayushman Bharat scheme issues before Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar. The Minister heard grievances, inspected facilities, and directed officials to resolve complaints.

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Medical Dialogues 10:16 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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Govt tightens drug rules to stop fake data in approvals

Govt tightens drug rules to stop fake data in approvals

India's Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to strengthen transparency in drug regulation. Applicants submitting fake or fabricated data or documents may be barred from filing new applications for a specified period. The move aims to ensure drug approvals rely on reliable scientific evidence and strengthen accountability, safety and regulatory compliance.

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Medical Dialogues 9:39 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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Bombay HC orders striking doctors to return to work immediately

Bombay HC orders striking doctors to return to work immediately

The Bombay High Court rebuked striking doctors and ordered them to return to work immediately, warning that salaries could be withheld. Doctors are protesting Maharashtra's decision to allow homeopathy practitioners to practise modern medicine after a bridge course. The court stressed patient safety and questioned who would be responsible if patients died during the strike.

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Medical Dialogues 9:07 AM • 7 Aug 2026
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