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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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Late Night Dinners can Have Adverse Effects on Health and Increase Risk Of Heart Attack

Late Night Dinners can Have Adverse Effects on Health and Increase Risk Of Heart Attack

Late night dinner, taken especially within two hours of bedtime, leaves the body on ‘high alert’ and increases the risk of heart attack.

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IPads Are As Effective As Conventional Sedatives For Lowering Anxiety In Children Before Surgery

IPads Are As Effective As Conventional Sedatives For Lowering Anxiety In Children Before Surgery

Mobile interactive tools have been found to be effective in reducing child anxiety at parental separation during surgery.

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Artificial Intelligence Software Expedites Efficient Prediction of Breast Cancer Risk

Artificial Intelligence Software Expedites Efficient Prediction of Breast Cancer Risk

A new artificial intelligence software can scan mammograms and in a short time determine breast cancer risk and prevents false-positives and biopsies.

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Getting Stuck In Traffic Jams Could Increase Various Health Risks, Including Cancer

Getting Stuck In Traffic Jams Could Increase Various Health Risks, Including Cancer

Pollution levels inside cars stuck in traffic jams and traffic signals are significantly higher compared to cars moving down the road.

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Genetic Tests Could Be The New Diagnostic Tool For Fever In Infants & Children

Genetic Tests Could Be The New Diagnostic Tool For Fever In Infants & Children

Genetic tests help rule out serious bacterial infections in febrile infants and to distinguish viral and bacterial infections in febrile children.

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