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Mary Selvaraj is a post-graduate (MSc) in Foods and Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietician and a Certified Diabetes Educator. She is a member of Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ISPEN). She loves Bonzo, her dog.
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Piggyback Heart Transplant Procedure in Chennai – Interview With Dr.Ejaz Ahmed Sheriff
Dr. Ejaz Ahmed Sheriff performed a piggyback heart transplant in Chennai at the Madras Medical Mission (MMM) Hospital. Medindia interviewed him to find out more about the novelty of such a heart transplant.
Parental Barriers in Teen Transition to Adulthood
Parents admit to being the main obstacles for their wards’ independence. There is an ongoing tussle between parents and their wards to teen independence.
Generate Energy for Small Devices from the Knee by Walking
Energy harvesters that power small electronics with biomechanical energy by bending movements of joints such as the knee, during walking at no cost to the human have been developed.
Metabolic Syndrome and Living Healthy - Interview With Dr. Usha Sriram at ISPEN 2019
Incidence of metabolic syndrome is high in India, with risks such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. There are five contributing factors and the presence of any three contributes to a diagnosis.
Most Dietary Supplements are ‘Not’ Heart-healthy
Most nutrient supplements such as vitamins and minerals and other diets do not protect from heart disease or mortality. Although most supplements or diets do not cause harm, health benefits are seen only from few diets.
