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M.A (Communication & Journalism)

Sushma Rao

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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Cognitive Decline Faster In Patients With Poor Diabetes Control

Cognitive Decline Faster In Patients With Poor Diabetes Control

Rate of cognitive decline higher in diabetics, especially if sub-optimally controlled, compared to persons with well controlled blood glucose levels.

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Tiny Doses of Drugs Delivered Directly to the Brain Using Ultrathin Needles

Tiny Doses of Drugs Delivered Directly to the Brain Using Ultrathin Needles

Ultrathin needles can now be used to deliver tiny doses of drugs to treat neurological disorders that affect specific regions deep inside the brain.

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New Sensitive HIV Test on Saliva Sample

New Sensitive HIV Test on Saliva Sample

New test to detect HIV in the saliva has been developed, which appears to be more sensitive than the previous tests on the saliva.

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Gut Microbiome Influences Efficacy of Cancer Immunotherapy

Gut Microbiome Influences Efficacy of Cancer Immunotherapy

Patients with melanoma treated with anti-PD1 drugs have their disease controlled, if they have a more diverse population of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

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Test Your Knowledge on Blood Groups

Test Your Knowledge on Blood Groups

Blood groups are of four important types determined by the presence or absence of specific proteins on the red blood cells. Take this quiz on blood groups.

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