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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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Banish Jet Lag While You Sleep

Banish Jet Lag While You Sleep

Light flashes at specific times during sleep can help prevent jet lag benefiting travelers, athletes, shift workers and teenagers.

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Eye Cell Replacement Success Sparks Hope for Glaucoma Treatment

Eye Cell Replacement Success Sparks Hope for Glaucoma Treatment

Retinal ganglion cells were successfully transplanted in mice by scientists who hope for cure for glaucoma.

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SALA or LASA Drugs

SALA or LASA Drugs

Medication errors due to drug names that sound similar or appear similar with few examples.

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Watch Out! Weight Gain During Vacation May Add to Long Term Obesity Woes

Watch Out! Weight Gain During Vacation May Add to Long Term Obesity Woes

Weight gain during vacations does more harm than expected, leading to creeping weight gain and associated complications.

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Role of Workplace Adjustments in Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Role of Workplace Adjustments in Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the primary cause of painful, disabling musculoskeletal pain and injuries. Most MSDs are work-related occurring in the workplace.

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