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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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Cervical Mucus Test may Predict Preterm Births
Cervical mucus testing may reveal a pregnant woman’s risk of going into labor too early. Permeability and adhesiveness of the mucus can predict the risk.
Scratch-and-Sniff Test Could Predict Parkinson's Much Earlier
Poor sense of smell can predict the risk of Parkinson’s disease 10 years prior to the actual diagnosis.
Red Meat and Poultry can Increase Risk of Diabetes
Consumption of red meat and poultry had a positive association with increasing the risk of diabetes. Fish and shellfish intake was not linked to diabetes risk.
Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitors May Improve Chemotherapy Delivery to Bone Marrow
The concurrent administration of nitric oxide synthase inhibitors with the anticancer drug cytarabine improved outcomes in mice with acute myeloid leukemia.
Genetic Testing During Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Uncovers Rare Autosomal Trisomies
Noninvasive prenatal testing including all 23 pairs of chromosomes discovers rare trisomies that suggest feto-placental diseases and miscarriages.
