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MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)
Dr. Bharati is a Public Health Consultant based in New Delhi. He obtained his PhD in Physiology with specialization in Vaccinology from the University of Calcutta in 2001. He did his Post-doctoral Fellowship from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, specializing in Immunology and Molecular view more..
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World Down Syndrome Day: Get Connected
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March every year. It raises awareness about Down syndrome worldwide. It aims to reduce the global disease burden and improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer
Biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer is a condition that occurs in men who have previously been cured of prostate cancer. In BCR, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is elevated above normal.
World Kidney Day: ‘Living Well With Kidney Disease’
World Kidney Day is celebrated on Thursday 11th March 2021. The theme for this year is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – Living Well with Kidney Disease”.
World Rare Disease Day – Rare Diseases Not So Rare
World Rare Disease Day is celebrated annually on the last day of February. It aims to create more awareness about rare diseases among the general public, decision-makers and other stakeholders.
Hirayama Disease
Hirayama disease was first described by Dr. Keizo Hirayama in Japan. It causes muscle wasting in the right hand of teenage boys, leading to disability. It occurs due to damage to the spinal cord in the neck region.
