Angela Mohan's Profile
MD Pharmacology

Angela hails from Chennai and has done her MD in Pharmacology. She believes that the study of pharmacology is essential for the growth and completeness of a healthcare worker to achieve higher levels of professionalism and service. Her hobbies are writing, listening to music and painting.
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Monkeypox May Become a Sexually Transmitted Disease in America
America reported 244 monkeypox cases till date, with another 43 spotted this week in 25 states and Washington DC, while the count worldwide is around 4,000.

Interrupting Immunosuppressants Improve Antibody Response
The VROOM trial looked at the effect of interrupting methotrexate treatment for two-weeks after taking COVID-19 booster in adults with autoimmune conditions.

Antiretroviral Drug Enhances Cognition in Mouse Model: Study
Lamivudine, a commonly-used drug for HIV increases cognition in a mouse model of Down syndrome, as per the new study.

Can D-Dimer Detects Snake Venom Induced Blood Clotting?
Researchers want to assess the accuracy and marginal value of D-dimer in detecting venom-induced consumption coagulopathy (VICC) in a new study.

Vaccination and Counter Measures Against Monkeypox
Insights into vaccination and preventive measures against monkeypox could improve clinical outcomes of infected patients