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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management
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A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..
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![Fire Therapy and Cupping Treatment For Obese Chinese Boy](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/obesity-11.jpg)
Fire Therapy and Cupping Treatment For Obese Chinese Boy
An 11-year-old boy who weighs 23 stone (330 pounds) is going through frightening traditional Chinese medicine treatment .
![Baby Smuggling Network in Kolkata Busted by CID](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/stockholm-syndrome.jpg)
Baby Smuggling Network in Kolkata Busted by CID
Baby smuggling seems to be rise in Bengal with the involvement of several old age homes, clinics and NGO’s.
![Patient Survival In Glioblastoma Depends on DNA Modifications](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/brain13.jpg)
Patient Survival In Glioblastoma Depends on DNA Modifications
Study shows the distribution of a DNA defect in the glioblastoma genome and its relationship with patient survival.
![New Drug for Food Allergy and Asthma Developed](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/university-of-western-australia.jpg)
New Drug for Food Allergy and Asthma Developed
A new drug to help prevent asthma and allergies to foods such as peanuts and shellfish is being developed.
![Benzodiazepine Use Increases Risk of Hip Fractures Among Alzheimer’s Patients](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/new-drug-shows-promising-results-in-treating-alzheimers-disease.jpg)
Benzodiazepine Use Increases Risk of Hip Fractures Among Alzheimer’s Patients
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in persons with Alzheimer's disease.