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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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’Fire to Fight Fire’ Strategy to Combat Infections May Backfire

’Fire to Fight Fire’ Strategy to Combat Infections May Backfire

The strategy of introducing less virulent strains into a population of pathogenic strains can increase severity of the disease.

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Women With Advanced Kidney Disease

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Low Among Women With Advanced Kidney Disease

Many women with advanced kidney disease are not receiving recommended breast or cervical cancer screening.

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Marijuana Legalization Spikes Syndrome Related to Weed Smoking

Marijuana Legalization Spikes Syndrome Related to Weed Smoking

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is on a rise due to legalization of marijuana in many states across U.S.

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Find It Difficult to Maintain Eye Contact While Conversing? That's Because You are a Good Conversationalist

Find It Difficult to Maintain Eye Contact While Conversing? That's Because You are a Good Conversationalist

Scientists decode the inability to maintain eye-to-eye contact while engaging in conversation.

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Asthma-Related ER Visits Among Children Fell After Indoor Smoking Bans

Asthma-Related ER Visits Among Children Fell After Indoor Smoking Bans

Introducing clean indoor air regulations, prohibiting smoking in public places reduces asthma exacerbation among children.

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