Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman's Profile

MD

Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..

Written / Edited / Medically Reviewed

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is usually done on a hip joint damaged due to age from osteo-arthritis. This results in pain and limits daily activities without relief from medications.

Surgical Procedures
Congenital Hypothyroidism/Cretinism

Congenital Hypothyroidism/Cretinism

Congenital hypothyroidism is deficient thyroid hormone in newborns. It is critical for normal development. T3, T4 and TSH levels should be measured in all newborns.

Disease & Condition
Some of the Best Home Remedies for Psoriasis

Some of the Best Home Remedies for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that can be treated with herbs, lifestyle changes and also home phototherapy.

Home Remedies
Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast Augmentation Surgery

What do Demi Moore, Victoria Beckham and Pamela Anderson have in common? They have all undergone breast augmentation to enhance their appearance.

Surgical Procedures