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M.Sc.

Sheela Philomena

A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.

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Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

A drug used to treat cancer is found to be effective against Niemann-Pick disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects children.

Health In Focus
World Zero Discrimination Day 2016

World Zero Discrimination Day 2016

The World Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated on the 1st of March to prevent prejudice based on race, color, creed, health status, nationality and sexuality.

Health Watch
Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Zika virus has risen to be a global threat. Take the quiz to find out how much you know on how to safeguard against the fiercely spreading virus.

Health Quiz
Small Eye Syndrome

Small Eye Syndrome

Small eye syndrome is medically known as microphthalmia. It is a disorder in which one or both the eyes of the newborn baby are underdeveloped.

Disease & Condition
Test your Knowledge on Tooth Decay

Test your Knowledge on Tooth Decay

Tooth decay or dental caries destroys the tooth structure resulting in tooth loss. Test your knowledge on tooth decay by taking this quiz.

Health Quiz