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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Test Your Knowledge on Blood
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Silicon Nanoparticles to Combat Cancer
Nanoparticles could be effectively heated up and used for cancer treatment. Silicon nanoparticles are cheaper and safe when compared to metal.

Bone Marrow Cancer: New Insights into Boosting Tumor-Fighting Cells
Bone marrow cancer can be treated by using a new way that would boost the tumor-fighting cells.

FDA Approves Generic Drug Atomoxetine to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Generic version of atomoxetine drug has been recently approved by the FDA for treating Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Can Oxytocin Reduce Cravings for Methamphetamine Drug?
Oxytocin, a naturally occurring molecule for social bonding and childbirth could help to reduce the drug-seeking behavior for methamphetamine.