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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Stephen Hawking - Longest Survivor of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in History
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a neuromuscular disease that causes degeneration of voluntary muscles and nerves. World famous physicist, Stephen Hawking was the longest survivor of the condition in history.
New Technology Restores Movement and Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation Patients
Scientists design novel system that can turn on sensation of movement of missing arm, in persons with upper limb amputation, helping them control their bionic prosthetic limb to perform more precise movements.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2018
The month of March is observed as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A blue ribbon is used to create awareness for screening, early detection, prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer.
World Sleep Day: Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life
World Sleep Day observed on 16th March aims to raise awareness on the importance of sleep and a call to action on issues related to sleep. Every individual must sleep eight hours a day. Lack of sleep can trigger a host of health issues.
Newly Invented ‘Life Support System for The Limb’ Could Avoid Amputations from Battlefield Injuries
New treatment technique could potentially save the limbs of soldiers, if they sustain major traumatic combat injuries and avoid amputation.