Madhumathi Palaniappan's Profile
B.Pharm
Madhu, an alumni of Madras Medical College writes on drugs and handles the drug section on Medindia. Her long term dream and desire is to become an entrepreneur in the Pharma field.
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How to Predict Autism Among High-Risk Infants
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can be predicted in high-risk infants by a new neuroimaging technique.
New Biomarker Detects Heart Disease Risk in Lupus Patients
A biomarker called High sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T (HS-cTnT) in the blood of a lupus patient, without any symptoms of heart disease, detects risk of heart attack.
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Romosozumab Drug Could Reduce Spine Fracture Risk
Osteoporosis could weaken the bones and cause fractures. Romosozumab drug has been found to reduce the risk of spine fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
3D-Printed Patch: Novel Approach To Treat Ischemia
Ischemia often occurs when the blood flow is restricted or reduced in some parts of the body. Newly designed 3-D printed patches can help to treat ischemia.
Arthritis Drug Could Potentially Treat Severe Heart Condition
Rheumatoid arthritis drug shows promise in keeping the heart valve leaflets supple. It has potential in treating severe heart condition.