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Dr. Smitha Dutt received a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, USA with a specialization in Oncology. She completed her post-doctoral training from University of California, Davis, USA. She is active contributor to the site as a freelance writer on a view more..
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Melanoma
Melanoma of the skin is a dangerous type of skin cancer that usually appears as a cancerous mole due to exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) - Triple Bypass Surgery
Triple bypass surgery, an open heart surgery involves grafting blood vessels from either the chest or leg onto 3 blocked blood vessels.
Hashimoto´s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid causing hypothyroidism. Synthetic hormone levothyroxine is an effective lifelong oral drug.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare congenital condition, which affects normal blood circulation. Surgery is the recommended treatment.
Hepatotoxicity Due to Drugs
Hepatotoxicity is damage to the liver due to chemical, environmental, bacterial, and viral infections. Hepatitis or cholestasis or both may occur.
