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B.Sc, M.Sc.

Amrita Surendranath

Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..

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 Stillbirth Becomes a Major Concern Due to Alarming Rise

Stillbirth Becomes a Major Concern Due to Alarming Rise

Stillbirth rates continue to increase around the world though it can be prevented by better monitoring and treatment methods for pregnant women.

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 Ibuprofen for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women Reduces the Need for Antibiotics

Ibuprofen for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women Reduces the Need for Antibiotics

An alternative to antibiotic therapy? Ibuprofen is found to be effective against certain cases of urinary tract infections without the use of antibiotics.

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Screening for Cancers and Its Impact on Saving Lives Questioned

Screening for Cancers and Its Impact on Saving Lives Questioned

Cancer screening procedures for early detection of cancer are considered risk posing many health issues. They are to be done for people in high-risk group.

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 Aspirin Reduces Risk of Death Due to Prostate Cancer

Aspirin Reduces Risk of Death Due to Prostate Cancer

Regular use of aspirin lowers the odds of dying due to prostate cancer according to a study by researchers from Harvard Medical School.

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 Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a silent vision killer and January is the month to create awareness by spreading knowledge about its risk factors, incidence and preventive steps.

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