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B.Sc (Psychology), M.A (Sociology), Ph.D. (Epidemiology)
Chrisy is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the University of Madras. Her area of specialization is in Epidemiology of Cancer. Writing is her passion. She has published scholarly articles on health topics in prominent journals, and had also edited two books in the academic field which are now available on view more..
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Novel Imaging Technique for Joint Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Novel positron emission tomography (PET) imaging method that more fully evaluates the extent of rheumatoid arthritis inflammation has been developed by a research team. The new method is designed to target translocator protein (TSPO) expression in the synovium.
Learning Music Promotes Creativity
Training in musical improvisation may teach the brain to think differently, finds a recent research at the Columbia University. The brains of improvisers show a pattern of electrical activity distinct from non-improvising musicians.
Promising Allograft Transplantation for Knee Pain Among Older Adults
Older patients with knee pain may benefit from a fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation. The therapy is recommended for older patients for the treatment of focal cartilage defects, a common cause of knee pain in adults.
New Blood Test to Measure Antibodies Against Malaria Developed
A promising new tool to measure antibodies against malaria using a small amount of blood has been developed by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL). The test assesses natural and vaccine-induced responses to malaria and other parasites.
Chronic Inflammation a Risk for White Matter Disease in Older Adults
Increasing and persistent chronic inflammation in the decades spanning middle-to late-life is tied to white matter diseases in older adults. It has an adverse effect on important aspects of the brain's structure necessary for cognitive function.
