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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..
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11 Alarming Symptoms & Signs You Should Look Out For Nerve Damage
Our nervous system is involved in numerous functions such as sensing touch and pain, breathing, digestion, limb movement, passing urine, and emptying bowels. Imagine what would happen if nerves get damaged due to disease.

Disorders Included in Newborn Screening
Disorders included in newborn screening in US and India are discussed. Most disorders are either inherited disorders or developmental defects in vital organs such as heart. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of these are key to overall improved outcome.

Copper Deficiency
Copper is an essential trace element in the body for maintaining good health. However, copper deficiency can cause a wide variety of symptoms, usually due to underlying disease conditions.

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancers are ER negative, PR negative, and lack overexpression of HER-2. They are difficult to treat and are very aggressive.

CAR T-Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell therapy is a type of gene therapy where the patient’s T-lymphocytes are genetically altered to target cancer cells within the patient’s body.