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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Measurement of Neutrophil Motility may Have Predictive Value in Sepsis
Microfluidic device developed recently could accurately predict onset of life threatening sepsis in very ill hospitalized patients by measuring neutrophil motility patterns using just a single drop of blood
World Head Injury Awareness Day
Every year, World Head Injury Awareness Day is observed on 20th March. The theme for this year 2018 is #ChangeYourMind, which aims to create awareness about the trauma of brain injury.
Sacubitril/Valsartan and Ivabradine: Promising Drugs for Severe Heart Failure
The cardiovascular drugs sacubitril/valsartan and ivabradine have been included in recent guidelines by the ACC, AHA and the HFSA for the treatment of severe heart failure.
Robots May Soon Help Doctors Accurately Diagnose Breast Cancer on Imaging
Robots (artificial intelligence) may soon learn to accurately detect breast cancer lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans promoting early diagnosis and treatment and to improve patient outcome.
Is a High Radiation Dose Better Than Standard Radiation Treatment in Prostate Cancer Patients?
Higher doses of radiation therapy does not improve survival in patients with prostate cancer.