Dr. Shivani Shourie's Profile

MBBS, PG-DHA, PG-DMLS, DHI

Dr. Shivani Shourie

A post graduate in hospital administration and medico-legal systems, Shivani has experience of both the clinical and non-clinical sides of medicine. She is also an avid blogger and short story writer.

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Micronutrients Influence Prostate Cancer Risk

Micronutrients Influence Prostate Cancer Risk

Vitamin intake may influence prostate cancer risk beneficially or adversely, depending on the type and dose of the vitamin.

Health In Focus
Sodium Intake in Germans Measured from Sodium Excreted in Spot Urine Samples

Sodium Intake in Germans Measured from Sodium Excreted in Spot Urine Samples

Daily sodium intake estimation in the German population by measuring the sodium excreted in spot urine samples revealed higher than recommended sodium levels.

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Combined 3D and 2D Mammography More Sensitive in Detecting Breast Cancer

Combined 3D and 2D Mammography More Sensitive in Detecting Breast Cancer

3D mammography with 2D mammography or synthetic 2D mammography can detect more cases as compared to 2D mammography alone during breast cancer screening.

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Aspirin Not Effective in Preventing Strokes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Aspirin Not Effective in Preventing Strokes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Aspirin is still preferred over anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation despite recommendations against the same.

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HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited

HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited

Various health insurance policies of HDFC ERGO insurance and their key features, benefits, and exclusions.

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