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Madhumathi Palaniappan

Madhu, an alumni of Madras Medical College writes on drugs and handles the drug section on Medindia. Her long term dream and desire is to become an entrepreneur in the Pharma field.

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Prevent Stroke to Reduce Dementia In the Elderly

Prevent Stroke to Reduce Dementia In the Elderly

The prevention of stroke strategy in Canada could help to reduce dementia in the elderly, reveals study.

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Innovative Wound Dressing From Shrimp Shells

Innovative Wound Dressing From Shrimp Shells

A protective wound dressing material from the shells of shrimps could improve thousands of people’s lives, reveals study.

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Heart Attack Risk Found to be Higher Among Non-O Blood Groups

Heart Attack Risk Found to be Higher Among Non-O Blood Groups

People with non-O blood groups are at a higher risk of heart attack and cardiovascular mortality, reveals study.

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Test Your Knowledge on Chickenpox

Test Your Knowledge on Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection commonly seen in the younger age group. This quiz looks into the common doubts that arise with regards to the disease.

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Simple Glaucoma Test Facilitates Early Diagnosis, Prevents Blindness

Simple Glaucoma Test Facilitates Early Diagnosis, Prevents Blindness

A simple eye test Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells or DARC could help detect the earliest signs of glaucoma and prevent blindness, reveals study.

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