Surangama Guha's Profile
MA (Sociology), MA (Media and Communications)
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Surangama hails from Kolkata, and has worked as a full time lecturer of Sociology in Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Kolkata, for two years, before moving to Chennai. She has been freelancing for various national newspapers and online news portals for over five years. She is an avid view more..
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Parkinson's Disease : Autoimmunity Could Play Key Role in Neuronal Damage
Abnormal alpha synuclein accumulation in dopamine neurons induces the T-cells to attack and destroy these neurons, thereby contributing to Parkinson’s disease.
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A Vaccine That Lowers Cholesterol Could Help Prevent Heart Disease
The cholesterol-lowering vaccine, AT04A, triggers the production of antibodies that target an enzyme involved in regulating levels of blood cholesterol.
![Gene Variations Increasing Testicular Cancer Risk Identified](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/genetic-risk-of-testicular-cancer.jpg)
Gene Variations Increasing Testicular Cancer Risk Identified
Gene variations have been identified by a research team from the Institute of Cancer Research that are found to increase risk for testicular cancer by 10 fold.
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International Yoga Day – “India’s Prescription Of Wellness To The World”
International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June, annually hopes to spread awareness about the innumerable benefits of regular yoga practice to the world.
![New Drugs Show Potential in Benefiting Psoriatic Arthritis Patients](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/two-new-drugs-show-potential-benefits-in-psoriatic-arthritis.jpg)
New Drugs Show Potential in Benefiting Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Clinical trials are evaluating two new drugs, tofacitinib and guselkumab, for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. The results appear promising.