{
  "id": 6591885,
  "title": "B.K. Birla College Kalyan Holds Stroke Awareness Session, Experts Stress Early Detection & Prevention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/b-k-birla-college-kalyan-holds-stroke-awareness-session-experts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T12:54:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/bk-birla-college-kalyan-holds-stroke-awareness-session-experts-stress-early-detection-prevention"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan: B.K. Birla College Kalyan recently hosted an awareness session on stroke prevention and emergency response, led by medical experts from Fortis Hospital. The event's primary objective was to educate students and faculty members on the warning signs of stroke and the necessary actions to take during a medical emergency. Dr Rakesh Lalla, a neurologist, stressed the importance of early detection and timely treatment, highlighting symptoms such as facial drooping, blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness in an arm, and sudden neurological changes. He stressed that immediate medical attention can save lives and minimise long-term complications. Dr Lavina Beskar, a physiotherapist, discussed the significance of maintaining proper posture, especially in work environments, to reduce physical strain and improve overall productivity. The event was organised by Prof Dr Dheeraj Shekhawat and received support from various college officials, including Madhavi Varik from Fortis Hospital, Head of the Department Dr Maninder Kaur Dhaliwal, and Vice-Principal Dr Harish Dubey. The organisers aimed to promote awareness about stroke prevention and encourage healthier lifestyles among the participants.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: The Department of Microbiology at B.K. Birla College Kalyan organised an awareness lecture on brain stroke prevention and emergency response, with medical experts highlighting the importance of early detection of symptoms, timely treatment and a healthy lifestyle. Experts discuss stroke awareness The programme was organised to create awareness among students and faculty members about the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}