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B.Sc, M.Sc.

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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World Kidney Day 2016 Focus on Kidney Disease in Children and the Message 'Act Early to Prevent It'

World Kidney Day 2016 Focus on Kidney Disease in Children and the Message 'Act Early to Prevent It'

World Kidney day 2016 is being celebrated on 10th March with the theme 'Kidney Disease and Children - Act Early to Prevent It'.

Health Watch
Sleep Awareness Week 2016 - #7days4bettersleep

Sleep Awareness Week 2016 - #7days4bettersleep

Sleep awareness week is celebrated between March 6th and March 13th 2016 to spread awareness about the benefits of sleep and tips to improve sleep.

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Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

A drug used to treat cancer is found to be effective against Niemann-Pick disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects children.

Health In Focus
Zika Virus Spreads Through Organ Transplantation

Zika Virus Spreads Through Organ Transplantation

Zika virus spread has caused international concern and transplant professionals are now warned about an emerging risk via transplantation.

Health In Focus
World Zero Discrimination Day 2016

World Zero Discrimination Day 2016

The World Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated on the 1st of March to prevent prejudice based on race, color, creed, health status, nationality and sexuality.

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