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Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Achieving Equality Through Equity on Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is a worldwide celebration of women’s historical, cultural, and political achievements. The goal in 2023 is to fight gender inequality
New Drug to Combat Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
An intravenous drug formulation called AKYNZEO I.V. is approved to reduce nausea and vomiting that occur due to chemotherapy
Swabs from Nose and Throat may Accurately Detect COVID-19
Swabbing both the nose and throat in self-test kits for COVID-19 may detect SARS-CoV-2 more accurately, state researchers
Higher Risk of Stroke and Stroke-related Deaths in South Asians
South Asians have a higher risk of stroke when compared to whites. Are pre-existing diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol levels playing an important role?
Drugs and Surgery Help Treat Childhood Obesity Over Diet and Exercise
Pediatricians recommend anti-obesity drugs for 12 years and bariatric surgery for 13-year-olds children with obesity.
