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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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Geographic Tongue / Geographic Stomatitis

Geographic Tongue / Geographic Stomatitis

Geographic tongue is a harmless condition and the tongue develops a “map-like” or a “geographic” appearance with red and smooth patches on its surface.

Disease & Condition
Balloon Atrial Septostomy

Balloon Atrial Septostomy

Balloon atrial septostomy, also called as endovascular atrial septostomy, is a catheterization-based procedure to expand an atrial septal defect in the heart.

Surgical Procedures
Cyanotic Heart Disease

Cyanotic Heart Disease

Cyanotic heart disease is a group of congenital heart defects which occurs due to deoxygenated blood bypassing the lungs and entering the systemic circulation.

Disease & Condition
Cleft Palate Surgery / Palatoplasty

Cleft Palate Surgery / Palatoplasty

Cleft palate surgery or cleft palate repair is a type of plastic surgery that corrects a gap in the palate or roof of the mouth.

Surgical Procedures
What You Ought to Know About Chin Reconstruction

What You Ought to Know About Chin Reconstruction

Chin reconstruction is a surgical procedure to reshape, enhance or reduce the size of the chin. Learn more about chin reconstruction.

Surgical Procedures