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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management
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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Restricted Blood Transfusion Safe for Heart Patients With Anemia
The restrictive strategy of blood transfusion in heart attack patients with anemia is 84% cost-effective compared to the liberal approach, in addition to improving cardiac clinical outcome of patients, with less chance of developing an infection or acute lung injury.
Safe Kidney Transplant Possible from Hepatitis-C Positive Donors
Kidneys from deceased donors infected with hepatitis-C virus infection can be safely transplanted to healthy recipients when a regimen of antiviral therapy is initiated two to three days following the transplant.
COVID-19: Re-Test Recommended In Recovering Patients After Thirty Days
A re-test will help rule out the chance of lingering infection in patients infected with COVID-19. This is because it take 30-36 days for the virus to clear from the body, and a recovering patient, though asymptomatic, can spread the infection to others.
Use of Permanent Hair Dye Does Not Increase Cancer Risk, Study
There is no positive association seen between the use of permanent hair dyes and cancer. However, a slight increase in the risk of certain cancers has been observed. This could be because some darker shades of dyes can have a higher concentration of ingredients, which may increase the risk.
Suicide Risk Higher Among Sexually Harassed Employees
Suicidal behaviors are increasingly observed among workers facing sexual harassment at the workplace. Targeting the social work environment and behaviors could decrease the burden of suicide.
