Chrisy Ngilneii's Profile
B.Sc (Psychology), M.A (Sociology), Ph.D. (Epidemiology)
Chrisy is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the University of Madras. Her area of specialization is in Epidemiology of Cancer. Writing is her passion. She has published scholarly articles on health topics in prominent journals, and had also edited two books in the academic field which are now available on view more..
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Meet Immunoscore – The New and Effective Test for Colon Cancer
Immunoscore an effective tool that predicts which patients are at high risk of tumor recurrence among colon cancer patients has been developed by experts. Immunoscore will help improve the care and treatment of colon cancer.
Diabetes Patients Need to be Happy – Here’s Why
Depression in type-1 diabetes patients is associated with higher levels of the inflammatory protein galectin-3. Galectin-3 levels may be used for diagnosing depression. It can also be a new treatment target for depression associated with type-1 diabetes.
What is the Best Treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
The best treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) may be lower pressure volumes of ventilation called "ultra-protective mechanical ventilation," as it creates less risk for typical lung injuries such as hyperinflation and barotrauma.
Cancer in Children Follow These 4 Steps to Grow
Cancer cells in children tend to develop by following four main trajectories that can occur simultaneously in a single tumor and two of them are linked to relapse of the disease, according to a new study at the Lund University in Sweden.
Taking Aspirin Before and After Coronary Artery Bypass may Enhance Survival
Taking aspirin before and after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is associated with reduced mortality risk after four years. Preoperative and postoperative uses of aspirin are defined as within five days preceding surgery and continuously on discharge respectively.