Dr. Meenakshy Varier's Profile
BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..
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New Theory Explains Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
A disorder of the ear characterized by hearing loss, can lead to dementia. This understanding can be used to understand Alzheimer's disease better and find ways to prevent illness in the future.

Smell Nerve Cells Better at Fighting Influenza Virus
Olfactory neurons or smell nerve cells can fight influenza virus better compared to other cells. The olfactory cells activate a set of genes that attack the virus by halting its replication. The cells do not get destroyed themselves.

Fear of Bankruptcy High Among Americans
The rising cost of healthcare, including the high pricing of drugs, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, has instilled a sense of fear of bankruptcy in Americans, especially among minority groups.

How to Deal With Dengue During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The overlapping symptoms of dengue and COVID-19 infection makes it difficult to distinguish between the two. Besides, a lack of a vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for both diseases makes dengue a double whammy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Natural Alkaline Hydrogel Helps Promote Wound Healing
The novel alkaline alginate hydrogel (pH 8.38-8.57) is prepared. It offers a good physiological environment around the wound, to promote the growth of new cells.