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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/kannur-teen-tonsil-surgery-death-shrc-findings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/3oiv3zzu/tonsil-surgery-medical-negligence-kerala.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>His father, P Shahji, alleged that there were shortcomings during the surgery and that Fatima Hospital failed to provide emergency treatment to the boy, due to which he died.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The case was then investigated by an Inspector General of Police who found that Dr. Priyadarshan did not have the mandatory registration with the Kerala Medical Council that is required to practice in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T19:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Minister Downplays SHRC Findings in Kannur Teen’s Death After Tonsil Surgery</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/high-blood-pressure-primary-care-management</loc>
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<image:caption>High blood pressure often develops without noticeable symptoms, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T18:44:53.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Managing High Blood Pressure: Why Your Primary Care Doctor Should Be Involved Early</news:title>
<news:keywords>Medicine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/shoulder-specialist-rotator-cuff-pain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/jphpfxq1/Orthopedic-Surgeon-Specializing-in-Shoulders-for-Rotator-Cuff-and-Joint-Pain.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Persistent shoulder pain, weakness or difficulty lifting your arm may require specialist attention.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/c0s20c0k/Orthopedic-Surgeon-Specializing-in-Shoulders-for-Rotator-Cuff-and-Joint-Pain.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>An orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulders can help diagnose rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis and persistent joint pain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T16:09:48.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why You Want an Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Shoulders for Rotator Cuff and Joint Pain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Orthopaedic</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/california-bans-creatine-weight-loss-supplement-sale-to-minors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/smudjzsm/creatine.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Approximately 8.9% of adolescents in the general population had used non-prescription weight loss products.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/n32ja5pe/pexels_andres_ayrton_6551132.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>AB 2030 will come into force from the 1st January 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can California Teens Still Buy Creatine in 2027? A New Law Is Targeting Weight-Loss and Muscle-Building Supplements, and the Rules May Surprise You</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weight-Loss, creatine supplements, Muscle-Building, Green Tea Extract, Steroids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/neet-pg-residency-dropout-attrition-aiims-jipmer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/ayltidlg/exam.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Postgraduate doctors are walking away from residency programme midway at some of India’s leading and most prestigious medical institutes. Right to Information (RTI) replies obtained by a doctors’ body.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/p9uuww3w/pexels_rdne_7092540.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>For an MBBS Graduate preparing for NEET-PG counselling that institutional prestige does not guarantee a healthy training environment. Because dropout rates vary from 2% at AIIMS Bibiganagar to 31% at AIIMS Gorakhpur, aspirants can use attrition figures as a proxy for institutional health.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T12:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-PG Attrition Crisis: Why Are PG Doctors Quitting AIIMS and JIPMER? RTI Data Shows 477 Course Exits Amid Concerns Over Residency Conditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET PG, NEET-PG dropouts, AIIMS residency resignation , Medical student attrition India, UDF United doctors front , Doctor burnout India, JIPMER PG exit data , Medical residency working hours , RTI medical college dropouts </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/10-year-old-narela-boy-death-firecracker-accident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/ql1i7qbi/fire-cracker.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi boy suffered serious chest injuries after a firecracker exploded.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/opzg68e2/pexels_crudop_michaelp_2161062507_37192050.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the child suffered burn injuries after a firecracker exploded and was pronounced dead upon arrival.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T09:30:47.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-Year-Old Boy Dies in Delhi's Narela After Firecracker Explodes; Family Alleges Hospital Negligence and Delayed Medical Treatment</news:title>
<news:keywords>medical negligence, Firecracker Explodes,  Post-Mortem, hemothorax, pneumothorax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/iv-therapy-longevity-preventive-wellness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-05/jxg2d03v/patient-with-IV.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>People now pay closer attention to sleep quality, inflammation, hydration, recovery time, and nutrient status.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T09:18:34.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How IV Therapy and Longevity Trends Are Changing Preventive Wellness</news:title>
<news:keywords>wellness, preventive care, IV therapy and longevity, longevity wellness, preventive wellness, preventive health, IV hydration therapy, IV therapy benefits</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/astaxanthin-skin-benefits-uv-protection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/3ggimwqd/Smiley-woman-outdoors-in-the-sun-covering-her-face.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Can an antioxidant supplement help your skin withstand sunlight?</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/ni00yh3v/gummies.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Astaxanthin is gaining attention for skin health.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T07:01:43.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reading the Evidence on Astaxanthin, Skin and Ultraviolet Light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supplement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/chiropractic-adjustments-myths-facts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/qooq89km/Chiropractor-checking-spine.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Do chiropractic adjustments really fix spinal alignment, relieve pain or simply produce a cracking sound?</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-10/1kmf1skt/2149277865.webp</image:loc>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T05:35:19.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aligned Integrated Health on Chiropractic Adjustments: Separating Myth From Fact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/inicet-preparation-platforms-courses-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/4u7yyn1y/INI-CET-Preparation-Platforms-2026.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The entire process for the INI-CET examination is conducted by AIIMS, including the application, examination, results, counselling and seat allocation.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/wma05j30/WhatsApp_Image_2026_11_09_at_23_20_55.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>PrepLadder was started in their basement with a minimum investment of 40K INR.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/bdtpkgfx/WhatsApp_Image_2026_11_09_at_23_20_55__1_.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cerebellum Academy also offers offline coaching sessions and preparation for other entrance exams such as NEET PG and FMGE.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/vbv3azok/WhatsApp_Image_2026_11_09_at_23_20_56.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The platform offers simulation of the real examination through its MCQ-generating feature.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/8y8itmjy/WhatsApp_Image_2026_11_09_at_23_20_56__1_.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>ReflexPrep works with TROCAR, which is a daily 15-minute topic-wise PYQ quiz, and HAMMER.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/5pcnf044/WhatsApp_Image_2026_11_09_at_23_20_56__2___1_.webp</image:loc>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-10T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preparing for INI-CET 2026? Explore 5 Online Coaching Platforms and What Their Courses, Features and Fees Actually Offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Medical Entrance Exams, NEET, INI-CET, NEETPG, Preparation Platform, Online lectures, question banks, mock tests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/pharmacy/novartis-pelacarsen-novo-nordisk-ziltivekimab-achieve-target-fail-clinical-trial</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/ofoqo5sp/trial-drugs.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pelacarsen was designed to reduce Lp(a) levels.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/h7imb35m/pexels_towfiqu_barbhuiya_3440682_11931275.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ziltivekimab targeted the Interleukin-6 (IL-6) protein.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pelacarsen and Ziltivekimab Fail Major Heart Trials: Why Did Drugs That Lowered Lp(a) and Inflammation Not Prevent Cardiovascular Events?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Clinical Research, Pelacarsen, Ziltivekimab, Cardiovascular, inflammation, lipoprotein, adverse event</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/honors/indian-doctors-stanford-top-2-percent-scientists-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/9waic9r8/stanford.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three doctors from India’s leading health and medical institutes have been named among the world’s top 2% of scientists in General Clinical Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/muc6bgjg/shiela-nainan-myatra.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Her primary sub-field is Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, with a secondary sub-field in Anesthesiology. In the 2026 list, she ranked 112,059th globally based on her composite score (excluding self-citations).</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T20:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 Indian Doctors Feature in Stanford–Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists List 2026 for Clinical and Critical Care Research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stanford School of Medicine, Elsevier, Stanford top 2% scientists list 2026, Stanford Elsevier top scientist 2026, Indian doctors in Stanford list 2026, World’s top 2 percent scientists India , Top clinical medicine researchers India , How are scientists selected for Stanford ranking, Top emergency and critical care medicine researchers in India </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/patent-ip-careers-biotechnology-clinical-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/k5jjj919/beyond-laboratory-biotech-ip-careers.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Having a science degree can be a great way to enter IP.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/rpz6l680/pexels_rdne_7841818.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>As scientific research becomes ever more specialized and commercialized IP will remain an important aspect of healthcare.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T17:11:17.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond the Laboratory: Exploring Patent and Intellectual Property Careers in Biotechnology and Clinical Research</news:title>
<news:keywords>patent, Intellectual Property, Careers in Biotechnology, Patent Analyst, IP Research Associate, IP &amp; Competitive Intelligence Analyst, IP Licensing &amp; Commercialization Specialist</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/pune-doctor-adnan-ali-sarkar-sentenced-six-years-jail-isis-terror-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/uommahcq/adnanali-sarkar.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Saturday, a special court in Mumbai designated under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act sentenced 46-year-old Pune-based consulting anesthesiologist Dr. Adnan Ali Sarkar to six years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 65,000.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/a1f8ac4w/pexels_kaveh_keshtiara_232855560_15656807.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Operating under Special NIA Judge Abhay A. Joglekar, the court convicted Sarkar after he voluntarily pleaded guilty to participating in a 2023 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror conspiracy case aimed at threatening India’s unity, integrity, security and sovereignty.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T16:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Did a Pune Doctor Get Drawn Into an ISIS Terror Module? Anesthesiologist Adnan Ali Sarkar Gets 6 Years in Jail After Pleading Guilty in Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>terrorist, Dr. Adnan Ali Sarkar , Pune doctor ISIS case, Maharashtra ISIS terror module case, NIA special court Mumbai , Pune anaesthesiologist sentenced, Why did Pune doctor plead guilty in ISIS case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/alappuzha-medical-college-vacb-private-lab-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/c56kgfvs/healthcare-medical-college-fraud.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly cleared the laboratory’s bills at its own self-set rates without proper scrutiny until 2021.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/iy6ctbk5/pexels_gustavo_fring_6285355.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>​The case has been registered under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T14:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alappuzha Medical College Corruption: VACB Books 5 Officials, Including a Doctor, in Rs 3.26 Crore Case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, healthcare fraud, Alappuzha Medical College corruption, VACB investigation, Kerala medical college scam, doctor booked Kerala, Chetana Janakeeya Lab</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cord-blood-banks-india-cost-comparison</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-06/8fegb88y/stem-cell.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cord blood banking involves harvesting cord blood, which is stored after processing and freezing. Parents can store the cord blood for possible future uses.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-06/6bte00bg/lc.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>LifeCell International is the number one stem cell bank in India, established in 2004.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-06/wr7p7jkv/cryoviva.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>CryoViva Biotech India Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2006 and is based in Gurugram, India.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-06/cm55yf7w/stemcyte.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>StemCyte India is based in Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/qjbdxosy/Screenshot_2026_11_09_133913.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cordlife India is an established subsidiary of the Singapore-headquartered Cordlife Group.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-06/7iwntsxn/reelabs.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>ReeLabs was founded in 2010 and is based in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/62uu7yam/Screenshot_2026_11_09_132300.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>School of Tropical Medicine (STM) is India’s first government-run public cord blood bank, established under the Department of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/3kebn6n5/Screenshot_2026_11_09_132339.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeevan Stem Cell Foundation (Be The Cure), Headquartered in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning to Preserve Your Baby's Stem Cells? Compare India's Cord Blood Banks, Storage Plans, and Services</news:title>
<news:keywords>stem cell therapy, Stem cell banking in India , Cord blood banking cost in India, Stem cell preservation cost in India , Umbilical cord blood banking , Newborn stem cell storage price, Hematopoietic stem cell transplant India , ICMR guidelines cord blood banking , Top Stem cell banks in India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/delhi-school-girl-death-pediatric-sudden-cardiac-arrest-cpr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-09/tkkt2bca/cctv-footage-from-the-incident.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A nine-year-old Class 3 girl collapsed at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar, Phase 2, in East Delhi around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-11-07/tu6p0db7/pexels_castorlystock_4058278.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clinical reviews and pediatric cardiology guidelines identify several primary cardiac and non-cardiac etiologies responsible for sudden cardiopulmonary collapse in children.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T10:08:05.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9-Year-Old Delhi Student Dies After Collapsing in Classroom: Causes of Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest and School CPR Protocols</news:title>
<news:keywords>cardiac arrest, CPR, child, Delhi school student death , 9 year old girl collapses in classroom , East Delhi school cardiac arrest news , Class 3 girl dies after PT period, Pediatric sudden cardiac arrest , Exercise-induced cardiac arrest in children, Warning signs of heart problems in children</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/bengal-re-verification-1-1-lakh-doctor-credentials</loc>
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<image:caption>The initiative comes after allegations of irregularity with medical registration certificates.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Concerns have been raised about the validity of registration certificates issued by the WBMC, which can be valid for five years.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-11-09T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake Degree Allegations Shake West Bengal's Medical System: Why 1.1 Lakh Doctors Are Now Facing a Massive Credential Verification Drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>doctor, West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) , Know Your Doctor, Manual Know Your Doctor (MKYD), Video Know Your Doctor (VKYD)</news:keywords>
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