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Amrita Surendranath

Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..

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Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Surgery for Kidney Failure Patients Slows Down Decline of Kidney Function and Delays Start of Hemodialysis

Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Surgery for Kidney Failure Patients Slows Down Decline of Kidney Function and Delays Start of Hemodialysis

Arteriovenous fistula surgery to facilitate dialysis slows down decline of kidney function in chronic kidney disease patients.

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International Yoga Day 2016

International Yoga Day 2016

International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga.

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Predictors of Residual Kidney Function in Hemodialysis Patients

Predictors of Residual Kidney Function in Hemodialysis Patients

Trace protein levels βTP and β2M in the serum are found to predict glomerular filtration rate and residual kidney function among hemodialysis patients.

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'There Will Be Tomorrow' - A Film on Hope for HIV Patients

'There Will Be Tomorrow' - A Film on Hope for HIV Patients

‘There will be tomorrow’ is a film directed by Bhushan Gaur that aims to raise awareness about HIV and to instill hope among the affected.

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Blood Test to Detect Signs of Depression

Blood Test to Detect Signs of Depression

A diagnostic blood test has been designed to identify patients with severe mental illness.

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