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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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Parents’ Screen Time Surpass That of Their Kids

Parents’ Screen Time Surpass That of Their Kids

A new study has found that when compared to children, parents spend more than 9 hours a day on mobile devices, computers and television.

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Diabetic Drug to Slow Parkinson’s Progression?

Diabetic Drug to Slow Parkinson’s Progression?

The new diabetic drug preserves critical brain fucntion and slows down the progression od Parkinson’s disease.

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Highest Number of Mumps Cases in a Decade-United States

Highest Number of Mumps Cases in a Decade-United States

The CDC reports the highest number of cases of mumps in the United States in a decade.

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New Test to Detect Merkel Cell Carcinoma Recurrence

New Test to Detect Merkel Cell Carcinoma Recurrence

New findings show how immune system marker can help and often outperform imaging studies for recurrence of Merkel cell carcinoma.

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Direct Electrical Stimulation of The Brain does not Enhance Memory

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.

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