Sushma Rao's Profile
M.A (Communication & Journalism)
Sushma's passion for writing has taken her far and wide, to places in the advertising and IT industries, where she has contributed towards Content and Digital Marketing. Her other interests are baking, dancing and traveling.
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D-limonene Found in Citrus Oil Could Reduce Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients
Compound in citrus oil called d-limonene reduces symptoms of dry mouth caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients.
Extending Nephron Development In Preterm Babies May Prevent Kidney Disease Later
Scientists identify a possible therapeutic target to extend kidney development in preterm babies that would reduce the risk of kidney failure later in life.
Nanoparticles Produced from Tea Leaves Inhibit Lung Cancer
Quantum dots, (a type of semiconductor nanoparticle) derived from tea leaves extract were found to inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells in a recent study.
World Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day
Annually, World Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day is observed on 20th May. It is a virtual, online AUTOrace that aims to raise awareness about the disease.
Predicting Life Expectancy After Heart Failure With New Algorithm
The “Trees of Predictors” algorithm uses machine learning and 53 data points to more accurately predict life expectancy after heart failure.