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Mary Selvaraj is a post-graduate (MSc) in Foods and Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietician and a Certified Diabetes Educator. She is a member of Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ISPEN). She loves Bonzo, her dog.
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Glomerulus on a Chip: Major Breakthrough in Vitro Model in Kidney Disease
Development of an in vitro glomerulus paves a way to study the mechanisms of injury to the glomerulus in kidney disease.
Women with Diabetes at Risk of Sleep Disturbance
During the menopausal transition, women go through hormonal changes. Also, women with diabetes in this transition phase undergo sleep disturbances and frequent urination that could keep them awake in the night.
Man’s Dentures Got Stuck in Throat Leading to Multiple Surgeries and Hospital Care
Elderly man from the UK got his dentures lodged in his throat because surgeons forgot to remove his dentures for his chest surgery.
Wearable Device Detects the Onset of Falls Among Elderly
New wearable device attached to the upper arm monitors heart rate and temperature and sends messages to an emergency call center that delivers first aid supplies.
Diet Change Required to Conserve Bio-Diversity
Global consumption of meat and dairy products lead to loss of bio-diverse regions - areas that have a wealth of mammals, birds, amphibians, and plant life.
