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Masters in Development

Ishwarya Thyagarajan

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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Organ Donation Drive in India Led by Youngsters

Organ Donation Drive in India Led by Youngsters

Organ donation drive in India is being led by youngsters. The youth of India has emerged as the backbone of the country’s organ donation and transplantation program and this is a welcome move.

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Hypertension May Pose Health Risks to Older Kidney Donors

Hypertension May Pose Health Risks to Older Kidney Donors

Older living kidney donors with hypertension have a higher risk of developing kidney failure across 15 years after donation. However, those with hypertension are not at risk of dying early.

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World Blood Donor Day – Safe Blood for All

World Blood Donor Day – Safe Blood for All

‘Safe blood for all,’ emphasizes on universal access to safe blood and urges people to become blood donors on this World Blood Donor Day. WHO has been observing World Blood Donor Day every year on the 14th of June, since 2005.

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Wearing Medical-alert Bracelets may Help Chronic Kidney Patients

Wearing Medical-alert Bracelets may Help Chronic Kidney Patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients wearing medical-alert accessories may have a lower risk of developing kidney failure as compared to those receiving regular care, reveals a new study.

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Blood Transfusion During Liver Cancer Surgery May Lead to Recurrence of Cancer and Death

Blood Transfusion During Liver Cancer Surgery May Lead to Recurrence of Cancer and Death

Blood transfusion during liver cancer surgeries may increase the risk the cancer recurrence and premature death in patients, a new study suggests

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