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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Dronabinol: Anti-Nausea Drug to Treat Sleep Apnea
A new study has found dronabinol an anti-nausea drug could help to treat sleep apnea.

Combination of Low-Dose Blood Pressure Medications : Effective Therapy for Hypertension
A combination of blood pressure medications at a low-dose could be effective in treating hypertension when compared to a single dose drug.

Wireless, Battery-Less Pacemaker Discovered
Abnormal heart rhythms can be controlled by implanting a new wireless, battery-less pacemaker into the patient’s heart.

Cancer Treatment: Electronic Patient-Reported Symptom Monitoring Linked to Increased Survival in Patients
The integration of electronic patient-reported symptom monitoring was associated with increased survival among cancer patients.

New Disposable Diagnostic Patch Could Improve Sleep Apnea Testing
Sleep apnea causes breathing pauses during sleep. A new disposable diagnostic patch could help improve sleep apnea testing.