Dr. Meenakshy Varier's Profile
BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management
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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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Vitamin A Fortified Orange Maize Improves Night Vision
Biofortifed orange maize helps to combat problems related to vitamin A deficiency in children.
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Obesity Can Be Tackled By Attending GP Referral Weight-Loss Programs
Attending weight loss programs referred by GPs during routine consultation is effective, acceptable and takes 30 seconds of physicians’ time.
![Antibiotic-Releasing Nanofiber Coating Prevents Infections Of Prosthetic Joints](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/lloyd-miller-johns-hopkins-medicine.jpg)
Antibiotic-Releasing Nanofiber Coating Prevents Infections Of Prosthetic Joints
A novel coating made with antibiotic-releasing nanofibers has the potential to prevent serious bacterial infections related to total joint replacement surgery.
![New Therapeutic Target For Severe Allergic Reactions Identified](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/munoz-et-al-2016.jpg)
New Therapeutic Target For Severe Allergic Reactions Identified
A motor protein Kinesis-1 that controls the release of inflammatory factors that triggers fatal allergic reactions has been identified.
![Eating Dark Chocolates For Breakfast Offers Various Health Benefits](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/chocolate-for-breakfast-hot-new-food-trend.jpg)
Eating Dark Chocolates For Breakfast Offers Various Health Benefits
Eating chocolates for breakfast can help in weight loss and general health improvement.