Dr. Meenakshy Varier's Profile
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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Tests Help to Identify Obese Pregnant Women at the Risk of Developing Diabetes
Timely targeted intervention can be offered to obese pregnant women by identifying those at heightened risk of developing diabetes, early in pregnancy.
Artificial Beta Cells to Strengthen the War Against Diabetes
A simple and straightforward approach has been used by the researchers in creating beta cells from human kidney cells.
Smallpox-Not an Ancient Disease?
Smallpox which was once though of as an ancient disease, may have emerged in more recent times.
One Hour of Yoga a Day Keeps Blood Pressure at Bay
Practicing yoga, helps to reduce prehypertension in people and thus protect them from cardiovascular events.
Direct Electrical Stimulation of The Brain does not Enhance Memory
Deep brain stimulation of the regions of the brain that are involved in memory results in 5 to 20% of memory impairment.