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Man donates part of liver to save 5-month-old niece

Man donates part of liver to save 5-month-old niece

A 24-year-old man donated part of his liver to his five-month-old niece, Saanvika Shukla, who developed severe liver failure after bile duct blockage and liver scarring. Dr Ashish George and his team performed the complex paediatric transplant. Doctors used a preserved cadaveric vein due to the infant's tiny blood vessel. She recovered and was discharged after 20 days.

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Medical Dialogues 9:51 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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4-cm kidney stone during pregnancy treated after delivery

4-cm kidney stone during pregnancy treated after delivery

A 27-year-old pregnant woman with a nearly 4-cm staghorn kidney stone was closely monitored as she remained stable during pregnancy. She delivered a healthy baby by Caesarean section. Six weeks later, doctors performed percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to remove the stone successfully. Dr Deepak Ragoori said treatment timing depends on the mother's and baby's condition.

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Medical Dialogues 9:50 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

From Tracking to Transformation, My Journey with Zylo AI Calorie Counter

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Why should adolescents get the HPV vaccine early?

Why should adolescents get the HPV vaccine early?

Dr Satyapriya Sahoo explains that HPV vaccination works best when given before exposure to the virus, ideally during early adolescence. Children aged 9-14 generally need two doses, while those starting at 15 or older require three. The vaccine helps prevent several HPV-related cancers and genital warts and is recommended for both boys and girls.

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Medical Dialogues 9:46 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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Flu vs Dengue vs Typhoid: Which vaccines can help prevent them?

Flu vs Dengue vs Typhoid: Which vaccines can help prevent them?

Dr Sanah Merchant explains that flu, dengue and typhoid have different causes and transmission routes, requiring specific prevention strategies. Flu vaccination is recommended for many high-risk groups, while dengue prevention focuses on avoiding mosquito bites. Typhoid conjugate vaccines are recommended from six months. Vaccination should complement hygiene, sanitation and other precautions.

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Medical Dialogues 9:45 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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Could Vitamin B12 therapy target brain cancer cells?

Could Vitamin B12 therapy target brain cancer cells?

A modified vitamin B12 compound, nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl), crossed the blood-brain barrier and accumulated in glioblastoma cells in animal studies. Dr Swaroop Gopal said the research showed stronger tumour-suppressing effects when NO-Cbl was combined with temozolomide or TRAIL. However, the therapy remains at the preclinical stage and requires human trials to establish safety and effectiveness.

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Medical Dialogues 9:41 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO: ₹150.79 crore legal cases pending

Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO: ₹150.79 crore legal cases pending

Symbiotec Pharmalab's ₹1,757-crore IPO has six tax cases and one major civil case pending against the company, involving ₹150.79 crore, its RHP revealed. The company warned that adverse outcomes could affect its business and finances. Legal proceedings involving directors, subsidiaries and promoters have also been disclosed ahead of the IPO.

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Medical Dialogues 9:36 AM • 27 Aug 2026
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Zylo AI Calorie Tracker

I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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H1N1 spreading at home: Why families are falling sick one by one?

H1N1 spreading at home: Why families are falling sick one by one?

H1N1 infections are increasingly spreading through households, with one family member often falling sick after another. Doctors attribute the rise to close contact, shared indoor air, seasonal changes, low flu-vaccine uptake, reduced immunity and increased testing. Experts stress that the circulating H1N1 strain is not new or unusually dangerous.

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Times Now 11:44 AM • 26 Aug 2026
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Sister donates kidney to brother after 2 years on dialysis

Sister donates kidney to brother after 2 years on dialysis

A 45-year-old woman donated her kidney to her 40-year-old brother, who had been on dialysis for over two years due to chronic kidney disease. Doctors at ShardaCare-HealthCity successfully performed the ABO-compatible transplant. Both siblings recovered well, while the transplant offered the patient a chance to move beyond long-term dialysis and improve his quality of life.

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Medical Dialogues 11:32 AM • 26 Aug 2026
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Can vaccines help protect you from monsoon infections?

Can vaccines help protect you from monsoon infections?

Monsoon can increase the risk of infections linked to contaminated food and water, mosquitoes and humidity. Dr Koulsoum Houssein explains that vaccines for influenza, typhoid, hepatitis A and, in some cases, Japanese encephalitis may help reduce risks. However, vaccination should be based on individual needs and combined with hygiene, safe water and mosquito protection.

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Medical Dialogues 11:30 AM • 26 Aug 2026
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Why are some people vitamin B12 deficient despite eating meat?

Why are some people vitamin B12 deficient despite eating meat?

Eating meat does not always protect against vitamin B12 deficiency. Problems with absorption, stomach disorders, certain medications, autoimmune conditions and digestive diseases can prevent the body from using B12 effectively. Doctors explain why deficiency can occur despite adequate dietary intake and highlight warning signs, testing and treatment options to restore healthy B12 levels.

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Times Now 5:14 AM • 26 Aug 2026
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