Ishwarya Thyagarajan's Profile
Masters in Development
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After pursuing a Master's in Development from Azim Premji University, Ishwarya was working as a Research Associate with Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying gender and institutions of family and marriage before joining MOHAN Foundation. At MOHAN Foundation she is a Helpline Executive view more..
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![World Organ Donation Day – Pledge Your Organs and Save Lives](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/world-organ-donation-day-2019.jpg)
World Organ Donation Day – Pledge Your Organs and Save Lives
World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13th every year in many parts of India to promote the cause among the public.
![Blood Test can Detect Antibody-Mediated Kidney Rejection in Transplant Recipients](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/new-biomarker-to-detect-rejection.jpg)
Blood Test can Detect Antibody-Mediated Kidney Rejection in Transplant Recipients
A newly developed, non-invasive bio-marker could help identify patients with kidney rejection symptoms caused by antibodies after transplants.
![Transplant Recipients May Not Require Anti-rejection Drugs Anymore](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/transplant-tolerance-can-achieved-immunosuppressive-drugs.jpg)
Transplant Recipients May Not Require Anti-rejection Drugs Anymore
Anti-rejection drugs are not needed for transplant recipients, as immune tolerance to transplant could be achieved in recipients even in the absence of anti-rejection drugs, reports a new study.
![New Hydration Sensor Device Improves Dialysis Outcomes](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/hydration-sensor-helps-dialysis-patients.jpg)
New Hydration Sensor Device Improves Dialysis Outcomes
New hydration sensor device developed helps in measuring the hydration levels of patients on dialysis and monitoring their blood pressure. The device could also help people with congestive heart failure, athletes and elderly who are at the risk of dehydration.
![Initiating Dialysis With Higher Kidney Function may Pose Death Risk in Children](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/dialysis-with-higher-kidney-function.jpg)
Initiating Dialysis With Higher Kidney Function may Pose Death Risk in Children
Children with kidney failure, who start dialysis early with a higher kidney function, are at a greater risk of dying. On the other hand, delayed dialysis may benefit asymptomatic children.