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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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Arthritis and Psoriasis Medication can Increase Survival of Patients With Blood Cancers

Arthritis and Psoriasis Medication can Increase Survival of Patients With Blood Cancers

Etanercept, an existing tumor necrosis factor-alpha blocker allows transplanted stem cells to thrive in new host.

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CRISPR Technology Shows Promise in Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

CRISPR Technology Shows Promise in Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Adeno-associated virus used to carry CRISPR-Cas9 genes into motor neurons to delay onset of symptoms of Lou Gehrig's disease in mice.

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Specific Natural Killer Cells Promote Fetal Growth During Pregnancy

Specific Natural Killer Cells Promote Fetal Growth During Pregnancy

Uterine natural killer cells secrete growth factors pleiotrophin and osteoglycin that promote fetal growth and prevent retardation during early pregnant months.

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Urine Test To Detect Active Tuberculosis in HIV-negative Patients

Urine Test To Detect Active Tuberculosis in HIV-negative Patients

Patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis infection, but, without HIV infection can be now be tested accurately for tuberculosis by a urine test.

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Mepolizumab Approved for Autoimmune Disorder - Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Mepolizumab Approved for Autoimmune Disorder - Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Mepolizumab has been approved by the US FDA to treat eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, providing patients with the autoimmune disorder hope.

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