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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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Stroke Risk Higher After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Stroke Risk Higher After Major Noncardiac Surgery

Though the risk of deaths and heart attack after noncardiac surgery declined, there was an increase in the incidence if ischemic stroke.

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Obesity is the New Normal Among Middle-Aged Adults in England

Obesity is the New Normal Among Middle-Aged Adults in England

Four-fifth of the middle aged adults in the UK are either overweight, physically inactive or drink and smoke excessively.

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Diabetes Drug Can be Used to Treat Cancer

Diabetes Drug Can be Used to Treat Cancer

A combination of diabetes drug along with antihypertensive drug combats cancer by inhibition of the cellular respiration in the mitochondria.

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Diabetes Becomes the Most Expensive Health Care Condition in U.S

Diabetes Becomes the Most Expensive Health Care Condition in U.S

A new comprehensive financial analysis examines the cost of 155 conditions including diabetes, ischemic heart disease and many more from 1996-2013.

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Homeless More Likely to Have Insomnia

Homeless More Likely to Have Insomnia

The homeless not only sleep less but are more likely to suffer from insomnia and daytime fatigue.

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