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Dr. Avinash Ramani's Profile
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Dr. Avinash Ramani earned his BTech and Master's in Bioinformatics from Anna University and conducted significant research at IIT Madras. His innovations in cfDNA-based diagnostics have led to a US Patent, multiple government grants, and advancements in early cancer detection and non-invasive view more..
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Von Recklinghausen's Disease
Von Recklinghausen's Disease / Neurofibromatosis can cause bone deformities and skin problems. Multiple soft-nerve tumors or neurofibromas are seen. Light brown tan spots develop on the skin.
Toddler Constipation
Toddler constipation is non-passage of stool/ motion by child for 4 days or more. Toddler constipation may also be passing of hard, painful stool. It is relieved by dietary changes & medicines.
Jaundice
Jaundice is yellowing of skin, conjunctival membranes of eyes and other mucous membranes due to elevation of bilirubin levels in blood. Jaundice can be a sign of an underlying major disease.
Impact of Drug Abuse on Health and Society
Drug abuse is a negative social trend that pushes youth to drug addiction in the pretext of getting psychological effects like excitation.
Neurocysticercosis
Neurocysticercosis or Cysticercosis of brain is the most common cause of epilepsy and the most common parasitic infection of the brain. Neurocysticercosis is more common in the developing countries.
