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Dr. Namitha Kumar's Profile
MA, PhD
Namitha A Kumar has a PhD in psychology from the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) focusing on the cognitive aspects of disability. She works in the field of rare, genetic disorders and currently, develops all the medical content for the Open Platform for Rare Diseases (OPFORD).
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Lassa Fever / Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever
Lassa fever caused by the lassa virus is a severe and fatal hemorrhagic fever.
Peyronie´s Disease
Peyronie''s disease is caused by scar tissue along the length of the penis, which causes the penis to bend during erection in men.
Pancreas Transplantation
Pancreas transplant is a surgical procedure involving the replacement of a dysfunctional pancreas in a person with Type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes.
Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload)
Learn more about hemochromatosis or iron overload, its symptoms, causes and treatment.
Balantidiasis
Balantidiasis is an intestinal bacterial infection that is transmitted mainly from pigs to humans. Patients experience vomiting, cramping in the stomach, and muscle pain.
