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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

Dr. Meenakshy Varier

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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Want to Stave Off Dementia? Hit the Sauna

Want to Stave Off Dementia? Hit the Sauna

Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

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Running Enhances Functional Brain Connectivity

Running Enhances Functional Brain Connectivity

Running may affect the structure and function of the brain in ways similar to complex tasks like playing a musical instrument.

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Blood Test to Predict the Risk of Throat Cancer Recurrence

Blood Test to Predict the Risk of Throat Cancer Recurrence

A simple blood test that identifies the presence of two antibodies for two proteins, E6 and E7 helps predict risk of throat cancer recurrence.

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Ultrasound For Cancer Detection

Ultrasound For Cancer Detection

Ultrasound and nanodroplets help in enhanced detection of cancer biomarkers from extracellular vesicles in blood stream.

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Now, Functional Heart Pacemaker Cells From Stem Cells

Now, Functional Heart Pacemaker Cells From Stem Cells

The human pacemaker cells were shown to function as a biological pacemaker, by activating the electrical impulses.

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