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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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FDA-Approval for Bevacizumab-awwb for Treatment of Advanced Cancers

FDA-Approval for Bevacizumab-awwb for Treatment of Advanced Cancers

Bevacizumab-awwb, a biosimilar to the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab, has received FDA approval for the treatment of several advanced cancers.

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Smartphone Accessory Could be Used as a Breathing Monitor

Smartphone Accessory Could be Used as a Breathing Monitor

A new software allows low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track an individual’s breathing rate and also monitor stress.

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Active Ingredient from Coralberry Leaves to Fight Asthma

Active Ingredient from Coralberry Leaves to Fight Asthma

A newly identified compound, FR900359 (FR), from coralberry leaves inhibit G protein and prevent broncho-constriction in asthmatic mouse.

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Mepolizumab Antibody Therapy to Help Treatment of Resistant COPD Patients

Mepolizumab Antibody Therapy to Help Treatment of Resistant COPD Patients

About 40% of COPD patients are resistant to standard treatment and continue to have flare ups; mepolizumab, an antibody therapy may help them, says study.

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Genetic Factors Found to Play Vital Role in Late Onset Type 1 Diabetes

Genetic Factors Found to Play Vital Role in Late Onset Type 1 Diabetes

A first study on diabetes and the underlying genetic cause confirms the role of certain genes that predispose one to type 1 diabetes.

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