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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

Dr. Meenakshy Varier

A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..

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Genetic Mutations Not Induced By E-Cigarettes

Genetic Mutations Not Induced By E-Cigarettes

E-cigarette vapor does not induce DNA mutations commonly observed with tobacco smoke exposures in lab-based tests.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Related Cerebral Lesions Could Be Detected Using Llama Antibodies

Alzheimer’s Disease Related Cerebral Lesions Could Be Detected Using Llama Antibodies

Two types of llama antibody capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier has been identified which is a non-invasive approach to reach brain cells.

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Seat of Human Consciousness may Originate in the Brain Stem Region of the Brain

Seat of Human Consciousness may Originate in the Brain Stem Region of the Brain

Regions and networks of the brain that may play a crucial role in maintaining human consciousness has been identified.

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Inborn Metabolic Errors Can Be Detected By Metabolite Screening Of Urine

Inborn Metabolic Errors Can Be Detected By Metabolite Screening Of Urine

Inborn errors of metabolism can be detected by metabolomics-based screening of a single urine sample.

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Pupillary Response Could Be The New Biological Marker For Depression Relapse

Pupillary Response Could Be The New Biological Marker For Depression Relapse

Pupillary response to negative stimuli like anger and sad faces, but not positive stimuli predicts the risk of depression recurrence.

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